Cleared Traditional

MARLOW SUCTION/IRRIGATION PROBES (K914872) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K914872 · Marlo Surgical Technology · Microbiology device
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Nov 1991
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Class 2
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K914872 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MARLOW SUCTION/IRRIGATION PROBES. Classified as Antiserum, Fluorescent, Francisella Tularensis (product code GSJ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Marlo Surgical Technology (Willoughby, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 19, 1991 after a review of 21 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Microbiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 866.3280 - the FDA microbiology 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 K914872 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 29, 1991
Decision Date November 19, 1991
Days to Decision 21 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Microbiology (MI)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
81d faster than avg
Panel avg: 102d · This submission: 21d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code GSJ Antiserum, Fluorescent, Francisella Tularensis
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 866.3280
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 Microbiology devices follow this clearance model.