Cleared Special

Geistlich Derma-Gide (K182838) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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K182838 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Geistlich Derma-Gide. Classified as Wound Dressing With Animal-derived Material(s) (product code KGN).

Submitted by Geistlich Pharma AG (Wolhusen, CH). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 8, 2018 after a review of 30 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 K182838 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 09, 2018
Decision Date November 08, 2018
Days to Decision 30 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel General & Plastic Surgery (SU)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
85d faster than avg
Panel avg: 115d · This submission: 30d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code KGN Wound Dressing With Animal-derived Material(s)
Device Class -

Regulatory Consultant

Biologics Consulting Group, Inc.
Samie Allen

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