Cleared Traditional

SECONDARY TROCAR AND SLEEVE WITH INSUFFLATION PORT (K964450) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K964450 · Pilling Weck Group · Obstetrics & Gynecology device
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K964450 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SECONDARY TROCAR AND SLEEVE WITH INSUFFLATION PORT. Classified as Laparoscope, Gynecologic (and Accessories) (product code HET), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Pilling Weck Group (Jeffrey, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 10, 1997 after a review of 65 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 K964450 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received November 06, 1996
Decision Date January 10, 1997
Days to Decision 65 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
95d faster than avg
Panel avg: 160d · This submission: 65d
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.

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