Cleared Traditional

K780831 - URINARY CATHETERIZATION SYSTEM W/O FOLEY

K780831 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for URINARY CATHETERIZATION SYSTEM W/O FOLEY, manufactured by Medical Devices, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Gastroenterology & Urology device with product code KNX cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 66-day FDA review.

K780831 · Medical Devices, Inc. · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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Jul 1978
Decision
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Class 2
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K780831 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the URINARY CATHETERIZATION SYSTEM W/O FOLEY. Classified as Collector, Urine, (and Accessories) For Indwelling Catheter (product code KNX), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Medical Devices, Inc. (Mchenry, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 27, 1978 after a review of 66 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Gastroenterology & Urology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 876.5250 - the FDA gastroenterology and urology 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K780831

510(k) Number K780831 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 22, 1978
Decision Date July 27, 1978
Days to Decision 66 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Gastroenterology & Urology (GU)
Summary -
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: 130d · This submission: 66d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

KNX Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code KNX Collector, Urine, (and Accessories) For Indwelling Catheter
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.5250
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.

Regulatory Peers - KNX Collector, Urine, (and Accessories) For Indwelling Catheter

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Devices cleared under the same product code (KNX) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K780831.
CATHETER, EXTERNAL MALE NURSING CARE
K781780 · Medi-Tech, Inc. · Dec 1978
CUTTER RESIFLEX URINE METER
K781521 · Cutter Laboratories, Inc. · Nov 1978
LEG BAG
K780878 · Abco Dealers, Inc. · Jul 1978
URI-DRAIN COMBO KIT FOR MALE INCONTINENC
K770789 · Chesebrough-Pond'S U.S.A. Co. · Oct 1977
BAG, URINARY, DRAINAGE, 2D9013
K770762 · Travenol Laboratories, S.A. · May 1977
COLLECTOR, SANI-CATCH, NO. 1010
K770672 · Concord Laboratories, Inc. · Apr 1977