Cleared Traditional

K871809 - FLEXIBLE BIOPSY FORCEP

K871809 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for FLEXIBLE BIOPSY FORCEP, manufactured by Surgi-Aid Endoscopics, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Gastroenterology & Urology device with product code OCZ cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 41-day FDA review.

K871809 · Surgi-Aid Endoscopics, Inc. · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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Class 2
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K871809 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the FLEXIBLE BIOPSY FORCEP. Classified as Endoscopic Grasping/cutting Instrument, Non-powered (product code OCZ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Surgi-Aid Endoscopics, Inc. (Valencia, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 18, 1987 after a review of 41 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

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: 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 - K871809

510(k) Number K871809 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 08, 1987
Decision Date June 18, 1987
Days to Decision 41 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
89d faster than avg
Panel avg: 130d · This submission: 41d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

OCZ Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code OCZ Endoscopic Grasping/cutting Instrument, Non-powered
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.1500
Definition To Manually Grasp Stones, Tissues Or Other Objects Through An Endoscope. To Manipulate, Sample Or Cut Tissues Through An Endoscope.
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 - OCZ Endoscopic Grasping/cutting Instrument, Non-powered

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Devices cleared under the same product code (OCZ) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K871809.
OVAL CUP WITH NEEDLE BIOPSY FORCEP (MODEL 23/1)
K874014 · Endovations · Dec 1987
HOLLOW ALLIGATOR GRASPING FORCEP (MODEL 23/12)
K874015 · Endovations · Dec 1987
OVAL CUP BIOPSY FORCEP(23/5) USED W/GASTRO/SIGOIDO
K874016 · Endovations · Dec 1987
(URETEROSCOPIC) STRICTURE SCAPEL OR KNIFE
K870355 · Cook Urological, Inc. · Apr 1987
VAN-TEC DOUBLE SHEATH GRASPING FORCEPS
K865087 · Van-Tec, Inc. · Mar 1987
DAVOL RETRIEVAL BASKETS & FORCEPS
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