Cleared Traditional

K870504 - NORTA (TM) UROBAG

K870504 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for NORTA (TM) UROBAG, manufactured by Beiersdorf, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Gastroenterology & Urology device with product code KNX cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 56-day FDA review.

K870504 · Beiersdorf, Inc. · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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Class 2
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K870504 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the NORTA (TM) UROBAG. Classified as Collector, Urine, (and Accessories) For Indwelling Catheter (product code KNX), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Beiersdorf, Inc. (Norwalk, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 1, 1987 after a review of 56 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 - K870504

510(k) Number K870504 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 04, 1987
Decision Date April 01, 1987
Days to Decision 56 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
74d faster than avg
Panel avg: 130d · This submission: 56d
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

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