Cleared Traditional

HAND EXTRACTOR HECTOR (K953109) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K953109 · Karl Storz Endoscopy · Obstetrics & Gynecology device
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Aug 1995
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Class 2
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K953109 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the HAND EXTRACTOR HECTOR. Classified as Hysteroscope (and Accessories) (product code HIH), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Karl Storz Endoscopy (Culver City, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 25, 1995 after a review of 53 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Obstetrics & Gynecology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 884.1690 - the FDA obstetrics and gynecology 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 K953109 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 03, 1995
Decision Date August 25, 1995
Days to Decision 53 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
107d faster than avg
Panel avg: 160d · This submission: 53d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code HIH Hysteroscope (and Accessories)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 884.1690
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 Obstetrics & Gynecology devices follow this clearance model.

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All 73
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