Cleared Special

AquaShield System CO2 (K182258) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Also marketed or referenced as:
AquaShield System CO2 - PENTAX AquaShield System CO2 - Fujifilm

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

K182258 · United States Endoscopy Group, Inc. · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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Class 2
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K182258 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the AquaShield System CO2. Classified as Pump, Air, Non-manual, For Endoscope (product code FEQ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by United States Endoscopy Group, Inc. (Mentor, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 21, 2018 after a review of 31 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.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K182258 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 21, 2018
Decision Date September 21, 2018
Days to Decision 31 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Gastroenterology & Urology (GU)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
99d faster than avg
Panel avg: 130d · This submission: 31d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code FEQ Pump, Air, Non-manual, For Endoscope
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.1500
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 Peers - FEQ Pump, Air, Non-manual, For Endoscope

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AquaShield System CO2- Fujifilm
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