Cleared Traditional

K161275 - EZ-Tip Singles, EZ-Tip Vial of 20, EZ-Grip (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Class II Obstetrics & Gynecology device cleared through predicate-based substantial equivalence - typically does not require clinical trials.

K161275 · Research Instruments Limited · Obstetrics & Gynecology device
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K161275 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the EZ-Tip Singles, EZ-Tip Vial of 20, EZ-Grip. Classified as Microtools, Assisted Reproduction (pipettes) (product code MQH), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Research Instruments Limited (Falmouth, GB). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 23, 2017 after a review of 262 days - an extended review cycle.

This device falls under the Obstetrics & Gynecology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 884.6130 - the FDA obstetrics and gynecology device framework. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Standard predicate-based submission. Standard predicate reliance. This clearance follows a standard predicate-based equivalence path within the Obstetrics & Gynecology review framework, consistent with the majority of Class II 510(k) submissions.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K161275 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 06, 2016
Decision Date January 23, 2017
Days to Decision 262 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
102d slower than avg
Panel avg: 160d · This submission: 262d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code MQH Microtools, Assisted Reproduction (pipettes)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 884.6130
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 Obstetrics & Gynecology devices follow this clearance model.