Cleared Traditional

K780837 - URINARY DRAINAGE BAG

K780837 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for URINARY DRAINAGE BAG by Intermed, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Gastroenterology & Urology device (product code KNX) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 65-day FDA review.

K780837 · Intermed, Inc. · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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K780837 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the URINARY DRAINAGE BAG. Classified as Collector, Urine, (and Accessories) For Indwelling Catheter (product code KNX), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Intermed, Inc. (Mchenry, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 27, 1978 after a review of 65 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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Submission Details

510(k) Number K780837 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 23, 1978
Decision Date July 27, 1978
Days to Decision 65 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Gastroenterology & Urology (GU)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
65d faster than avg
Panel avg: 130d · This submission: 65d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

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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ARGYLE URINE METER
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K770762 · Travenol Laboratories, S.A. · May 1977
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K770516 · Extracorporeal Medical Specialities, Inc. · Mar 1977