Cleared Special

K180450 - Corvocet Biopsy System

K180450 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for Corvocet Biopsy System, manufactured by Merit Medical Systems, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Gastroenterology & Urology device with product code KNW cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 20-day FDA review.

K180450 · Merit Medical Systems, Inc. · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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K180450 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Corvocet Biopsy System. Classified as Instrument, Biopsy (product code KNW), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (South Jordan, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 12, 2018 after a review of 20 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Gastroenterology & Urology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 876.1075 - the FDA gastroenterology and urology device 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 - K180450

510(k) Number K180450 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 20, 2018
Decision Date March 12, 2018
Days to Decision 20 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Gastroenterology & Urology (GU)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
110d faster than avg
Panel avg: 130d · This submission: 20d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

KNW Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code KNW Instrument, Biopsy
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.1075
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 Gastroenterology & Urology devices follow this clearance model.

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