Cleared Traditional

K181431 - Laser Ureteral Catheter (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Jul 2018
Decision
59d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K181431 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Laser Ureteral Catheter. This device is classified as a Powered Laser Surgical Instrument (Class II - Special Controls, product code GEX).

Submitted by Cook Incorporated (Bloomington, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 30, 2018, 59 days after receiving the submission on June 1, 2018.

This device falls under the Gastroenterology & Urology FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 878.4810. A Laser (light Amplification By Stimulated Emission Of Radiation) Based Device Having Coherence, Collimated And Typically Monochromatic Radiation. Typically Indicated To To Cut, Destroy, Remove Or Coagulate Tissue, Generally Soft Tissue, For General Surgical Purpose In Medical Specialties Of General And Plastic Surgery, Dermatology/aesthetic, Podiatry, Otolaryngology (ent), Gynecology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics (soft Tissue), Dental And Oral Surgery, And Dentistry. The Classification Regulation 21 Cfr 878.4810 Describes A Device That Is Carbon Dioxide Or Argon Laser Intended To Cut, Destroy, Remove Or Coagulate Tissue By The Light..

Submission Details

510(k) Number K181431 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received June 01, 2018
Decision Date July 30, 2018
Days to Decision 59 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Gastroenterology & Urology (GU)
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Device Classification

Product Code GEX — Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 878.4810
Definition A Laser (light Amplification By Stimulated Emission Of Radiation) Based Device Having Coherence, Collimated And Typically Monochromatic Radiation. Typically Indicated To To Cut, Destroy, Remove Or Coagulate Tissue, Generally Soft Tissue, For General Surgical Purpose In Medical Specialties Of General And Plastic Surgery, Dermatology/aesthetic, Podiatry, Otolaryngology (ent), Gynecology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics (soft Tissue), Dental And Oral Surgery, And Dentistry. The Classification Regulation 21 Cfr 878.4810 Describes A Device That Is Carbon Dioxide Or Argon Laser Intended To Cut, Destroy, Remove Or Coagulate Tissue By The Light.

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