Cleared Traditional

K181756 - Gangi-SoftGuard Coaxial Needle, Gangi-HydroGuard Coaxial Needle (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Dec 2018
Decision
169d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K181756 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Gangi-SoftGuard Coaxial Needle, Gangi-HydroGuard Coaxial Needle. This device is classified as a Biopsy Needle (Class II - Special Controls, product code FCG).

Submitted by Apriomed AB (Uppsala, SE). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on December 18, 2018, 169 days after receiving the submission on July 2, 2018.

This device falls under the Gastroenterology & Urology FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 876.1075.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K181756 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 02, 2018
Decision Date December 18, 2018
Days to Decision 169 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Gastroenterology & Urology (GU)
Summary Summary PDF

Device Classification

Product Code FCG - Biopsy Needle
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.1075

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