Cleared Special

K221951 - Branchor Balloon Guide Catheter (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K221951 · Asahi Intecc Co., Ltd. · Neurology device
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Oct 2022
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K221951 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Branchor Balloon Guide Catheter. Classified as Catheter, Percutaneous, Neurovasculature (product code QJP), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Asahi Intecc Co., Ltd. (Seto, JP). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 11, 2022 after a review of 98 days - within the typical 510(k) review window.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.1250 - the FDA neurology 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. Standard predicate reliance. 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 K221951 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 05, 2022
Decision Date October 11, 2022
Days to Decision 98 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
50d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 98d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code QJP Catheter, Percutaneous, Neurovasculature
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.1250
Definition To Provide Vascular Access To The Neurovasculature For Interventional Or Diagnostic Procedures
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 Neurology devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Consultant

Asahi Intecc USA, Inc.
Cynthia Valenzuela

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