Cleared Traditional

ASI CYSTOSCOPE SHEATH, GRASPING FORCEPS & FOR.BODY (K895182) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K895182 · Advanced Surgical Intervention, Inc. · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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Oct 1989
Decision
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Class 2
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K895182 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ASI CYSTOSCOPE SHEATH, GRASPING FORCEPS & FOR.BODY. Classified as Cystoscope And Accessories, Flexible/rigid (product code FAJ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Advanced Surgical Intervention, Inc. (San Clemente, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 24, 1989 after a review of 74 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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Submission Details

510(k) Number K895182 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 11, 1989
Decision Date October 24, 1989
Days to Decision 74 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
56d faster than avg
Panel avg: 130d · This submission: 74d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code FAJ Cystoscope And Accessories, Flexible/rigid
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.1500
Definition To Examine And Perform Procedures Within The Urinary Tract. For Reusable, Flexible Endoscopes In This Product Code, Validated Reprocessing Instructions And Reprocessing Validation Data Must Be Included In A 510(k) Submission (82 Fr 26807, Available At Https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/fr-2017-06-09/pdf/2017-12007.pdf).
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.

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