Cleared Traditional

K870169 - CAPILLARY FLOW DIALYZERS

K870169 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for CAPILLARY FLOW DIALYZERS by Travenol Laboratories, S.A.. It is a Class 2 Gastroenterology & Urology device (product code FJI) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 82-day FDA review.

K870169 · Travenol Laboratories, S.A. · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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K870169 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the CAPILLARY FLOW DIALYZERS. Classified as Dialyzer, Capillary, Hollow Fiber (product code FJI), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Travenol Laboratories, S.A. (Round Lake, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 6, 1987 after a review of 82 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Gastroenterology & Urology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 876.5820 - 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 K870169 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received January 14, 1987
Decision Date April 06, 1987
Days to Decision 82 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
48d faster than avg
Panel avg: 130d · This submission: 82d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code FJI Dialyzer, Capillary, Hollow Fiber
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.5820
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 - FJI Dialyzer, Capillary, Hollow Fiber

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