Cleared Traditional

K961909 - READY-SET PUNCTAL PLUGS

K961909 · Fci Ophthalmics, Inc. · Ophthalmic device
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K961909 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the READY-SET PUNCTAL PLUGS. Classified as Plug, Punctum (product code LZU).

Submitted by Fci Ophthalmics, Inc. (Marshfield Hills, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 25, 1996 after a review of 70 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Ophthalmic FDA review panel. 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.

FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K961909

510(k) Number K961909 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 16, 1996
Decision Date July 25, 1996
Days to Decision 70 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Ophthalmic (OP)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
40d faster than avg
Panel avg: 110d · This submission: 70d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence.

LZU Device Classification - Class 0,

Product Code LZU Plug, Punctum
Device Class -

Regulatory Peers - LZU Plug, Punctum

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