K842176 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the RAAF DUAL LUMEN CATHETER. Classified as Catheter, Percutaneous (product code DQY), Class II - Special Controls.
Submitted by Quinton, Inc. (Walker, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 13, 1984 after a review of 35 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.
This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.1250 - the FDA cardiovascular device oversight 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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