Cleared Special

K161221 - Biodesign Sling

K161221 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for Biodesign Sling, manufactured by Cook Biotech Incorporated. The device is a Class 2 General & Plastic Surgery device with product code FTM cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 27-day FDA review.

K161221 · Cook Biotech Incorporated · General & Plastic Surgery device
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K161221 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Biodesign Sling, Biodesign Plastic Surgery Matrix, Biodesign Anal Fistula Plug. Classified as Mesh, Surgical (product code FTM), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Cook Biotech Incorporated (West Lafayette, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 26, 2016 after a review of 27 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the General & Plastic Surgery FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 878.3300 - the FDA general and plastic surgery device framework. As a Special 510(k), this submission covers a manufacturer modification to an existing cleared device rather than a new device introduction.

Device pattern: Iterative device modification. Low regulatory complexity profile. This Special 510(k) clearance confirms that the manufacturer's modifications remained within the established regulatory envelope of the original cleared device.

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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K161221

510(k) Number K161221 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 29, 2016
Decision Date May 26, 2016
Days to Decision 27 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel General & Plastic Surgery (SU)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
88d faster than avg
Panel avg: 115d · This submission: 27d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

FTM Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code FTM Mesh, Surgical
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 878.3300
What this classification means

Class II devices require demonstration of substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device. This pathway does not require clinical trials - it relies on engineering equivalence and performance data. Most General & Plastic Surgery devices follow this clearance model.

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