Cleared Special

K223866 - Carevix Suction Cervical Stabilizer

K223866 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for Carevix Suction Cervical Stabilizer, manufactured by Aspivix SA. The device is a Class 2 Obstetrics & Gynecology device with product code HDC cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 33-day FDA review.

K223866 · Aspivix SA · Obstetrics & Gynecology device
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K223866 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Carevix™ Suction Cervical Stabilizer. Classified as Tenaculum, Uterine (product code HDC), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Aspivix SA (Renens, CH). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 25, 2023 after a review of 33 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Obstetrics & Gynecology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 884.4530 - the FDA obstetrics and gynecology 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K223866

510(k) Number K223866 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 23, 2022
Decision Date January 25, 2023
Days to Decision 33 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
127d faster than avg
Panel avg: 160d · This submission: 33d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

HDC Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code HDC Tenaculum, Uterine
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 884.4530
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.

Regulatory Peers - HDC Tenaculum, Uterine

Devices cleared under the same product code (HDC) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K223866.
ASPIVIX v1.1 Cervical Suction Tenaculum
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ATRAUMATIC TENACULA
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ATRAUMATIC TENACULA
K891033 · Zinnanti Surgical Instruments, Inc. · Mar 1989
UTERINE TENTACULUM
K890379 · Kinetic Medical Products · Feb 1989