Cleared Traditional

K240572 - Valleylab™ SM Smoke Management Pencil with Edge™ Blade Electrode, 10’ (3m) (VSMP10) (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Also includes:
Valleylab™ SM Smoke Management Pencil with Edge™ Blade Electrode, 15’ (4.6m) (VSMP15) Valleylab™ SM Smoke Management Pencil with Edge™ Blade Electrode, 10’ (3m), Non-Sterile Bulk (VSMP10NSB) Valleylab™ SM Smoke Management Extended Nozzle (for use with 4” (100mm) electrode) (VSMEN4) Valleylab™ SM Smoke Management Extended Nozzle (for use with 6.5” (165mm) electrode) (VSMEN6)
Jul 2024
Decision
123d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K240572 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Valleylab™ SM Smoke Management Pencil with Edge™ Blade Electrode, 10’ (3m) (VSMP10). This device is classified as a Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories (Class II - Special Controls, product code GEI).

Submitted by Covidien, LLC (Lafayette, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 1, 2024, 123 days after receiving the submission on February 29, 2024.

This device falls under the General & Plastic Surgery FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 878.4400. Validated Reprocessing Instructions And Reprocessing Validation Data For This Device Type Must Be Included In A 510(k) Submission If The Device Is Reusable And Has Specific Design Features (please Refer To Table 2 Of 82 Fr 26807, Available At Https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/fr-2017-06-09/pdf/2017-12007.pdf)..

Submission Details

510(k) Number K240572 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 29, 2024
Decision Date July 01, 2024
Days to Decision 123 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel General & Plastic Surgery (SU)
Summary Summary PDF

Device Classification

Product Code GEI — Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 878.4400
Definition Validated Reprocessing Instructions And Reprocessing Validation Data For This Device Type Must Be Included In A 510(k) Submission If The Device Is Reusable And Has Specific Design Features (please Refer To Table 2 Of 82 Fr 26807, Available At Https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/fr-2017-06-09/pdf/2017-12007.pdf).

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