Cleared Traditional

K953190 - KSEA MODEL 203200 20 UNIMAT

K953190 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for KSEA MODEL 203200 20 UNIMAT by KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Obstetrics & Gynecology device (product code HET) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 87-day FDA review.

K953190 · KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. · Obstetrics & Gynecology device
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Oct 1995
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K953190 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the KSEA MODEL 203200 20 UNIMAT. Classified as Laparoscope, Gynecologic (and Accessories) (product code HET), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. (Culver City, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 5, 1995 after a review of 87 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Obstetrics & Gynecology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 884.1720 - 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 K953190 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 10, 1995
Decision Date October 05, 1995
Days to Decision 87 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
73d faster than avg
Panel avg: 160d · This submission: 87d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code HET Laparoscope, Gynecologic (and Accessories)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 884.1720
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.

Regulatory Peers - HET Laparoscope, Gynecologic (and Accessories)

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