Cleared Traditional

K771558 - SILASTIC BRAND OBSTETRICAL VACUUM CUP (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K771558 · Dow Corning Corp. Healthcare Industries Materials · Obstetrics & Gynecology device
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Sep 1977
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Class 2
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K771558 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SILASTIC BRAND OBSTETRICAL VACUUM CUP. Classified as Extractor, Vacuum, Fetal (product code HDB), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Dow Corning Corp. Healthcare Industries Materials (Mchenry, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 20, 1977 after a review of 36 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Obstetrics & Gynecology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 884.4340 - the FDA obstetrics and gynecology device 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 K771558 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 15, 1977
Decision Date September 20, 1977
Days to Decision 36 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
124d faster than avg
Panel avg: 160d · This submission: 36d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code HDB Extractor, Vacuum, Fetal
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 884.4340
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 Obstetrics & Gynecology devices follow this clearance model.