Cleared Special

K252910 - Orca Air/Water and Suction Valves

K252910 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for Orca Air/Water and Suction Valves, manufactured by Boston Scientific. The device is a Class 2 Gastroenterology & Urology device with product code ODC cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 27-day FDA review.

K252910 · Boston Scientific · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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K252910 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Orca Air/Water and Suction Valves. Classified as Endoscope Channel Accessory (product code ODC), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Boston Scientific (Marlboro, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 9, 2025 after a review of 27 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Gastroenterology & Urology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 876.1500 - the FDA gastroenterology and urology 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 - K252910

510(k) Number K252910 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Special 510(k) (SESK)
Date Received September 12, 2025
Decision Date October 09, 2025
Days to Decision 27 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Gastroenterology & Urology (GU)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
104d faster than avg
Panel avg: 131d · This submission: 27d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

ODC Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code ODC Endoscope Channel Accessory
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.1500
Definition To Give The Endoscope Channel Additional Or Improved Functionality.
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 Gastroenterology & Urology devices follow this clearance model.

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