Cleared Traditional

MODULAR FIBERSCOPE SYSTEM (K843683) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II Gastroenterology & Urology device cleared through predicate-based substantial equivalence - typically does not require clinical trials.

K843683 · Reichert Scientific Instruments · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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Jan 1985
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Class 2
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K843683 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODULAR FIBERSCOPE SYSTEM. Classified as Endoscope, Ac-powered And Accessories (product code GCP), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Reichert Scientific Instruments (Morris Plains, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 18, 1985 after a review of 122 days - within the typical 510(k) review window.

This device falls under the Gastroenterology & Urology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 876.1500 - 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: Standard predicate-based submission. Standard predicate reliance. This clearance follows a standard predicate-based equivalence path within the Gastroenterology & Urology review framework, consistent with the majority of Class II 510(k) submissions.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K843683 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 18, 1984
Decision Date January 18, 1985
Days to Decision 122 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
8d faster than avg
Panel avg: 130d · This submission: 122d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code GCP Endoscope, Ac-powered And Accessories
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.1500
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.