Cleared Traditional

K242435 - Dental Barrier and Sleeves (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Class II Dental device cleared through predicate-based substantial equivalence - typically does not require clinical trials.

K242435 · Wellmed Dental Medical Supply Co., Ltd. · Dental device
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K242435 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Dental Barrier and Sleeves. Classified as Dental Barriers And Sleeves (product code PEM), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Wellmed Dental Medical Supply Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen, CN). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 18, 2024 after a review of 63 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Dental FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 878.4370 - the FDA dental device regulatory 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 K242435 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 16, 2024
Decision Date October 18, 2024
Days to Decision 63 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Dental (DE)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
64d faster than avg
Panel avg: 127d · This submission: 63d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code PEM Dental Barriers And Sleeves
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 878.4370
Definition Intended To Serve As A Disposable Barrier For Dental Instruments To Reduce The Risk Of Cross Contamination Between Dental Patients.
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 Dental devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Consultant

Shanghai SUNGO Management Consulting Co., Ltd.
Luna Hu

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