Cleared Traditional

K913816 - ORIGINEEDLE

K913816 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for ORIGINEEDLE, manufactured by Origin Medsystems, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Gastroenterology & Urology device with product code FHO cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 74-day FDA review.

K913816 · Origin Medsystems, Inc. · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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Nov 1991
Decision
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Class 2
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K913816 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ORIGINEEDLE, MODIFICATION. Classified as Pneumoperitoneum Needle (product code FHO), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Origin Medsystems, Inc. (San Mateo, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 8, 1991 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K913816

510(k) Number K913816 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 26, 1991
Decision Date November 08, 1991
Days to Decision 74 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Gastroenterology & Urology (GU)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
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.

FHO Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code FHO Pneumoperitoneum Needle
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.1500
Definition For Establishment Of A Pneumoperitoneum In Abdomen.
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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