Cleared Special

K182335 - CPX 4 Breast Tissue Expander with Smooth Surface (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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K182335 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the CPX 4 Breast Tissue Expander with Smooth Surface. Classified as Tissue Expander And Accessories (product code LCJ).

Submitted by Mentor Worldwide, LLC (Irvin, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 25, 2018 after a review of 28 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the General & Plastic Surgery FDA review panel. 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 K182335 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 28, 2018
Decision Date September 25, 2018
Days to Decision 28 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel General & Plastic Surgery (SU)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
86d faster than avg
Panel avg: 114d · This submission: 28d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code LCJ Tissue Expander And Accessories
Device Class -

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