Cleared Traditional

MOLTENO IMPLANT (K890598) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K890598 · Iop, Inc. · Ophthalmic device
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Feb 1989
Decision
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Days
Class 2
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K890598 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MOLTENO IMPLANT. Classified as Implant, Eye Valve (product code KYF), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Iop, Inc. (Malibu, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on February 27, 1989 after a review of 21 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Ophthalmic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 886.3920 - the FDA ophthalmic 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 K890598 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 06, 1989
Decision Date February 27, 1989
Days to Decision 21 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Ophthalmic (OP)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
89d faster than avg
Panel avg: 110d · This submission: 21d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code KYF Implant, Eye Valve
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 886.3920
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 Ophthalmic devices follow this clearance model.

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