Cleared Traditional

K901339 - BIOPSY FORCEPS (NON-RIGID)

K901339 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for BIOPSY FORCEPS (NON-RIGID) by Applied Medical Technologies. It is a Class 2 Gastroenterology & Urology device (product code KNW) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 81-day FDA review.

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K901339 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the BIOPSY FORCEPS (NON-RIGID). Classified as Instrument, Biopsy (product code KNW), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Applied Medical Technologies (Independence, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 11, 1990 after a review of 81 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Gastroenterology & Urology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 876.1075 - 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 K901339 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 22, 1990
Decision Date June 11, 1990
Days to Decision 81 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
49d faster than avg
Panel avg: 130d · This submission: 81d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code KNW Instrument, Biopsy
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.1075
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 - KNW Instrument, Biopsy

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