Cleared Special

K172297 - NovaCross Microcatheter

K172297 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for NovaCross Microcatheter, manufactured by Nitiloop , Ltd.. The device is a Class 2 Cardiovascular device with product code DQY cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 79-day FDA review.

K172297 · Nitiloop , Ltd. · Cardiovascular device
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K172297 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the NovaCross Microcatheter. Classified as Catheter, Percutaneous (product code DQY), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Nitiloop , Ltd. (Netanya, IL). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 18, 2017 after a review of 79 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

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. 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 - K172297

510(k) Number K172297 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 31, 2017
Decision Date October 18, 2017
Days to Decision 79 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
46d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 79d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

DQY Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code DQY Catheter, Percutaneous
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.1250
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.

Regulatory Consultant

Daniel & Daniel Consulting, LLC
Michael Daniel

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