Cleared Special

Ultrasonic Generator (K172691) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

K172691 · Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · General & Plastic Surgery device
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K172691 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Ultrasonic Generator. Classified as Instrument, Ultrasonic Surgical (product code LFL).

Submitted by Olympus Medical Systems Corp. (Hachioji-Shi, JP). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 4, 2017 after a review of 28 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the General & Plastic Surgery FDA review panel. 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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Submission Details

510(k) Number K172691 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 06, 2017
Decision Date October 04, 2017
Days to Decision 28 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel General & Plastic Surgery (SU)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
87d faster than avg
Panel avg: 115d · This submission: 28d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code LFL Instrument, Ultrasonic Surgical
Device Class -

Regulatory Consultant

Gyrus Acmi, Inc.
Graham A.L. Baillie

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