Cleared Special

K173284 - OptiCross HD, 60 MHz Coronary Imaging Catheter (Paper DFU) (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Also includes:
OptiCross HD, 60 MHz Coronary Imaging Catheter (e-DFU)

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

K173284 · Boston Scientific Corporation · Cardiovascular device
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K173284 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the OptiCross HD, 60 MHz Coronary Imaging Catheter (Paper DFU). Classified as Catheter, Ultrasound, Intravascular (product code OBJ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Boston Scientific Corporation (Fremont, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 16, 2017 after a review of 31 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.1200 - 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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Submission Details

510(k) Number K173284 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 16, 2017
Decision Date November 16, 2017
Days to Decision 31 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
94d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 31d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code OBJ Catheter, Ultrasound, Intravascular
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.1200
Definition For Intracardiac And Intraluminal Visualization Of Cardiovascular Anatomy And Physiology.
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 Peers - OBJ Catheter, Ultrasound, Intravascular

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