Cleared Traditional

MARKERS, STAINLESS STEEL (K770802) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

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Jun 1977
Decision
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Class 2
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K770802 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MARKERS, STAINLESS STEEL. Classified as Marker, Ostia, Aorto-saphenous Vein (product code KPK), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Cardio-Surgical, Inc. (Mchenry, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 27, 1977 after a review of 62 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 878.4650 - the FDA cardiovascular device oversight 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 K770802 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 26, 1977
Decision Date June 27, 1977
Days to Decision 62 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
63d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 62d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code KPK Marker, Ostia, Aorto-saphenous Vein
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 878.4650
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 Cardiovascular devices follow this clearance model.