Cleared Traditional

Lancing device (K221970) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K221970 · SteriLance Medical (Suzhou), Inc. · General & Plastic Surgery device
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Aug 2022
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K221970 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Lancing device. Classified as Multiple Use Blood Lancet For Single Patient Use Only (product code QRL), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by SteriLance Medical (Suzhou), Inc. (Suzhou, CN). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 30, 2022 after a review of 56 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 K221970 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 05, 2022
Decision Date August 30, 2022
Days to Decision 56 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
59d faster than avg
Panel avg: 115d · This submission: 56d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code QRL Multiple Use Blood Lancet For Single Patient Use Only
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 878.4850
Definition A Multiple Use Capable Blood Lancet Intended For Use On A Single Patient That Is Comprised Of A Single Use Blade Attached To A Solid, Reusable 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.

Regulatory Peers - QRL Multiple Use Blood Lancet For Single Patient Use Only

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