Cleared Traditional

K190187 - Gynescope System (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Class II Obstetrics & Gynecology device cleared through predicate-based substantial equivalence - typically does not require clinical trials.

May 2019
Decision
96d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K190187 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Gynescope System. Classified as Colposcope (and Colpomicroscope) (product code HEX), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Illumigyn , Ltd. (Neve Ilan, IL). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 8, 2019 after a review of 96 days - within the typical 510(k) review window.

This device falls under the Obstetrics & Gynecology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 884.1630 - the FDA obstetrics and gynecology device framework. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Standard predicate-based submission. Standard predicate reliance. This clearance follows a standard predicate-based equivalence path within the Obstetrics & Gynecology review framework, consistent with the majority of Class II 510(k) submissions.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K190187 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 01, 2019
Decision Date May 08, 2019
Days to Decision 96 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB)
Summary Summary PDF
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
62d faster than avg
Panel avg: 158d · This submission: 96d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code HEX Colposcope (and Colpomicroscope)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 884.1630
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 Obstetrics & Gynecology devices follow this clearance model.