Cleared Traditional

ENDOSPOT (K963043) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

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Sep 1996
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Class 2
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K963043 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ENDOSPOT. Classified as Light Source, Fiberoptic, Routine (product code FCW), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Corin USA (Tampa, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 20, 1996 after a review of 46 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 K963043 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 05, 1996
Decision Date September 20, 1996
Days to Decision 46 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
84d faster than avg
Panel avg: 130d · This submission: 46d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code FCW Light Source, Fiberoptic, Routine
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.1500
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.

Regulatory Peers - FCW Light Source, Fiberoptic, Routine

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