Cleared Special

K182051 - FUJIFILM Duodenoscope Model

K182051 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for FUJIFILM Duodenoscope Model, manufactured by Fujifilm Corporation. The device is a Class 2 Gastroenterology & Urology device with product code FDT cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 63-day FDA review.

K182051 · Fujifilm Corporation · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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K182051 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the FUJIFILM Duodenoscope Model. Classified as Duodenoscope And Accessories, Flexible/rigid (product code FDT), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Fujifilm Corporation (Ashigara Kami-Gun, JP). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 2, 2018 after a review of 63 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Gastroenterology & Urology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 876.1500 - 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.

FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K182051

510(k) Number K182051 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 31, 2018
Decision Date October 02, 2018
Days to Decision 63 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
68d faster than avg
Panel avg: 131d · This submission: 63d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

FDT Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code FDT Duodenoscope And Accessories, Flexible/rigid
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.1500
Definition To Examine The Duodenum And To Perform Various Procedures Within The Duodenum. If The Device Is Reusable, Validated Reprocessing Instructions And Reprocessing Validation Data For This Device Type Must Be Included In A 510(k) Submission (82 Fr 26807, Available At Https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/fr-2017-06-09/pdf/2017-12007.pdf).
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.

Regulatory Consultant

Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A, Inc.
Jeffrey Wan

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