Cleared Traditional

CBIS CATHETER PULL-BACK DEVICE (K921879) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K921879 · Cardiovascular Imaging Systems, Inc. · Cardiovascular device
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Jul 1992
Decision
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Class 2
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K921879 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the CBIS CATHETER PULL-BACK DEVICE. 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 16, 1992 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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Submission Details

510(k) Number K921879 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 20, 1992
Decision Date July 16, 1992
Days to Decision 87 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
Summary Statement
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.

Device Classification

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.

Regulatory Peers - DQO Catheter, Intravascular, Diagnostic

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