Cleared Traditional

SUB-4(TM), PERIPHERAL DILATATION CATHETER (K913689) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K913689 · Boston Scientific Corp · Cardiovascular device
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Oct 1991
Decision
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Class 2
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K913689 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SUB-4(TM), PERIPHERAL DILATATION CATHETER. Classified as Catheter, Angioplasty, Peripheral, Transluminal (product code LIT), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Boston Scientific Corp (San Jose, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 16, 1991 after a review of 58 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.1250 - 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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Submission Details

510(k) Number K913689 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 19, 1991
Decision Date October 16, 1991
Days to Decision 58 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
67d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 58d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code LIT Catheter, Angioplasty, Peripheral, Transluminal
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.1250
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.

Regulatory Peers - LIT Catheter, Angioplasty, Peripheral, Transluminal

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