Cleared Special

LAP-iX Suction Irrigation (K200638) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K200638 · Sejong Medical Co., Ltd. · General & Plastic Surgery device
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K200638 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the LAP-iX Suction Irrigation. Classified as Laparoscope, Gynecologic (and Accessories) (product code HET), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Sejong Medical Co., Ltd. (Paju-Si, KR). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 3, 2020 after a review of 24 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the General & Plastic Surgery FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 884.1720 - the FDA general and plastic surgery 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 K200638 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 10, 2020
Decision Date April 03, 2020
Days to Decision 24 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
91d faster than avg
Panel avg: 115d · This submission: 24d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code HET Laparoscope, Gynecologic (and Accessories)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 884.1720
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 General & Plastic Surgery devices follow this clearance model.

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Priscilla Chung

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