Cleared Special

K162418 - Pioneer Plus Catheter (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Class II Cardiovascular device cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway - typically does not require clinical trials.

K162418 · Philips Volcano · Cardiovascular device
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Dec 2016
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Class 2
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K162418 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Pioneer Plus Catheter. Classified as Catheter For Crossing Total Occlusions (product code PDU), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Philips Volcano (San Diego, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on December 2, 2016 after a review of 94 days - within the typical 510(k) review window.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.1250 - the FDA cardiovascular device oversight 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. Standard predicate reliance. 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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Submission Details

510(k) Number K162418 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 30, 2016
Decision Date December 02, 2016
Days to Decision 94 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
31d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 94d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code PDU Catheter For Crossing Total Occlusions
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.1250
Definition To Facilitate The Intraluminal Placement Of Conventional Guidewires Beyond Stenotic Lesions (including Subchronic And Chronic Total Occlusions) In The Peripheral Vasculature Prior To Further Percutaneous Intervention, Such As Angioplasty, Atherectomy Or Stent Placement.
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 Cardiovascular devices follow this clearance model.

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