Cleared Traditional

K834337 - URIHESIVE SYSTEM - IMPROVED

K834337 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for URIHESIVE SYSTEM - IMPROVED by Convatec, A Division of E.R. Squibb & Sons. It is a Class 2 Gastroenterology & Urology device (product code KNX) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 60-day FDA review.

K834337 · Convatec, A Division of E.R. Squibb & Sons · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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K834337 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the URIHESIVE SYSTEM - IMPROVED. Classified as Collector, Urine, (and Accessories) For Indwelling Catheter (product code KNX), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Convatec, A Division of E.R. Squibb & Sons (Mchenry, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on February 10, 1984 after a review of 60 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 K834337 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 12, 1983
Decision Date February 10, 1984
Days to Decision 60 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
70d faster than avg
Panel avg: 130d · This submission: 60d
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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Devices cleared under the same product code (KNX) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K834337.
CHESEBROUGH-POND'S REUSABLE URINARY LEG
K842553 · Chesebrough-Pond'S U.S.A. Co. · Jul 1984
CYSTO-AID
K841197 · E-Z-Em, Inc. · Jul 1984
CURITY RIG FOLEY CATH TRAY
K841169 · The Kendal Co. · Jul 1984
COLOPLAST BABY URINE COLLECTORS
K833570 · Coloplast A/S · Jan 1984
CLOSED SYS. DRAINAGE BAGS & TRAYS
K832822 · Medline Industries, Inc. · Oct 1983
URINE BAG SYSTEM
K831796 · I M, Inc. · Aug 1983