Cleared Traditional

K942030 - BIOPSY SCISSORS (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K942030 · Surgical Technologies, Inc. · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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Jun 1994
Decision
62d
Days
Class 2
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K942030 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the BIOPSY SCISSORS. Classified as Endoscopic Grasping/cutting Instrument, Non-powered (product code OCZ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Surgical Technologies, Inc. (Miami Lakes, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 27, 1994 after a review of 62 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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Submission Details

510(k) Number K942030 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 26, 1994
Decision Date June 27, 1994
Days to Decision 62 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Gastroenterology & Urology (GU)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
68d faster than avg
Panel avg: 130d · This submission: 62d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code OCZ Endoscopic Grasping/cutting Instrument, Non-powered
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.1500
Definition To Manually Grasp Stones, Tissues Or Other Objects Through An Endoscope. To Manipulate, Sample Or Cut Tissues Through An Endoscope.
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.