Cleared Traditional

K831121 - CURITY LEG BAG

K831121 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for CURITY LEG BAG, manufactured by The Kendal Co.. The device is a Class 2 Gastroenterology & Urology device with product code KNX cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 23-day FDA review.

K831121 · The Kendal Co. · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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Class 2
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K831121 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the CURITY LEG BAG. Classified as Collector, Urine, (and Accessories) For Indwelling Catheter (product code KNX), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by The Kendal Co. (Mchenry, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 28, 1983 after a review of 23 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 - K831121

510(k) Number K831121 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 05, 1983
Decision Date April 28, 1983
Days to Decision 23 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
107d faster than avg
Panel avg: 130d · This submission: 23d
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

All 85
Devices cleared under the same product code (KNX) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K831121.
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URINE BAG SYSTEM
K831796 · I M, Inc. · Aug 1983
LEG DRAINAGE BAG STRAP BK6011
K831553 · Fred Sammons, Inc. · Jun 1983
CYSTOFLO URINARY DRAINAGE BAG W/ANTIMIC
K823716 · Travenol Laboratories, S.A. · Jan 1983
PEDIATRIC URINE COLLECTOR
K823411 · Sage Products, Inc. · Dec 1982
ADHESIVE SPRAY #4050-4060
K822307 · The Healthcare Group Laboratories, Inc. · Sep 1982