Cleared Traditional

DOBBHOFF(R) RETRIEVAL FORCEPS (K901744) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class I Neurology device.

K901744 · Biosearch Medical Products, Inc. · Neurology device
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K901744 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the DOBBHOFF(R) RETRIEVAL FORCEPS. Classified as Goniometer, Nonpowered (product code KQW), Class I - General Controls.

Submitted by Biosearch Medical Products, Inc. (Somerville, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 3, 1990 after a review of 77 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 888.1520 - the FDA neurology 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 K901744 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 17, 1990
Decision Date July 03, 1990
Days to Decision 77 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
71d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 77d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence.

Device Classification

Product Code KQW Goniometer, Nonpowered
Device Class Class 1 - General Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 888.1520
What this classification means

Class I devices are subject to general controls only and most are exempt from 510(k) premarket notification. They represent the lowest regulatory burden in the FDA device framework.

Regulatory Peers - KQW Goniometer, Nonpowered

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BK-7511 BRASS GONIOMETER
K801717 · Fred Sammons, Inc. · Aug 1980
BK-7513 STAINLESS STEEL GONIOMETER
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