Cleared Special

K252921 - Radial Jaw 4 Pulmonary Biopsy Forceps

K252921 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for Radial Jaw 4 Pulmonary Biopsy Forceps, manufactured by Boston Scientific Corporation. The device is a Class 2 Anesthesiology device with product code BWH cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 14-day FDA review.

K252921 · Boston Scientific Corporation · Anesthesiology device
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K252921 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Radial Jaw 4 Pulmonary Biopsy Forceps. Classified as Forceps, Biopsy, Bronchoscope (non-rigid) (product code BWH), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Boston Scientific Corporation (Marlboro, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 26, 2025 after a review of 14 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Anesthesiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 874.4680 - the FDA anesthesiology and respiratory 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.

FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K252921

510(k) Number K252921 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 12, 2025
Decision Date September 26, 2025
Days to Decision 14 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Anesthesiology (AN)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
126d faster than avg
Panel avg: 140d · This submission: 14d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

BWH Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code BWH Forceps, Biopsy, Bronchoscope (non-rigid)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 874.4680
Definition If The Device Is Reusable, Validated Reprocessing Instructions And Reprocessing Validation Data For This Device Type Must Be Included In A 510(k) Submission (82 Fr 26807, Available At Https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/fr-2017-06-09/pdf/2017-12007.pdf).
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 Anesthesiology devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Peers - BWH Forceps, Biopsy, Bronchoscope (non-rigid)

Devices cleared under the same product code (BWH) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K252921.
RADIAL JAW 4 PULMONARY BIOPSY FORCEPS
K121186 · Boston Scientific Corp · May 2012
RADIAL JAW 4 PULMONARY STANDARD CAPACITY BIOPSY FORCEPS
K102336 · Boston Scientific Corporation · Jan 2011
REUSABLE BRONCHIAL BIOPSY FORCEPS
K022398 · Ballard Medical Products · Oct 2002
WILTEK BIOPSY FORCEPS
K930419 · Wiltek Medical, Inc. · Jun 1993
UNIVERSAL BY RUSH-HAMPTON ARTHROSCOPIC
K843282 · Rush Hampton Industries · Oct 1984
K252921 · Radial Jaw 4 Pulmonary Biopsy Forceps
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