Cleared Traditional

K221433 - Facet 28G Universal Lancet (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Class II General & Plastic Surgery device cleared through predicate-based substantial equivalence - typically does not require clinical trials.

K221433 · Facet Technologies, LLC · General & Plastic Surgery device
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Jul 2022
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K221433 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Facet 28G Universal Lancet. Classified as Single Use Only Blood Lancet Without An Integral Sharps Injury Prevention Feature (product code QRK), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Facet Technologies, LLC (Atlanta, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 15, 2022 after a review of 59 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the General & Plastic Surgery FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 878.4850 - the FDA general and plastic surgery 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: Fast-track predicate clearance. Standard predicate reliance. The short review cycle indicates strong predicate alignment - the FDA found sufficient equivalence without extended technical review.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K221433 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 17, 2022
Decision Date July 15, 2022
Days to Decision 59 days
Submission Type Traditional
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
55d faster than avg
Panel avg: 114d · This submission: 59d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code QRK Single Use Only Blood Lancet Without An Integral Sharps Injury Prevention Feature
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 878.4850
Definition A Disposable Blood Lancet Intended For A Single Use That Is Comprised Of A Single Use Blade Attached To A Solid, Nonreusable Base That Is Used To Puncture The Skin To Obtain A Drop Of Blood For Diagnostic Purposes.
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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