Cleared Traditional

K901691 - CVIS INSIGHT 15MHZ CATHETERS FOR PERIPH...

K901691 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for CVIS INSIGHT 15MHZ CATHETERS FOR PERIPH..., manufactured by Cardiovascular Imaging Systems, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Cardiovascular device with product code DQO cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 87-day FDA review.

K901691 · Cardiovascular Imaging Systems, Inc. · Cardiovascular device
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K901691 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the CVIS INSIGHT 15MHZ CATHETERS FOR PERIPHERAL USE. Classified as Catheter, Intravascular, Diagnostic (product code DQO), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Cardiovascular Imaging Systems, Inc. (Sunnyvale, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 6, 1990 after a review of 87 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.1200 - the FDA cardiovascular device oversight 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 - K901691

510(k) Number K901691 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 10, 1990
Decision Date July 06, 1990
Days to Decision 87 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
38d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 87d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

DQO Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code DQO Catheter, Intravascular, Diagnostic
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.1200
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 Cardiovascular devices follow this clearance model.

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