Cleared Traditional

SYNTEC, INC. DISPOSABLE BARE END FIBER (K971338) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K971338 · Syntec, Inc. · Ophthalmic device
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May 1997
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Class 2
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K971338 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SYNTEC, INC. DISPOSABLE BARE END FIBER. Classified as Endoilluminator (product code MPA), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Syntec, Inc. (Crystal City, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 6, 1997 after a review of 26 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Ophthalmic FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 876.1500 - the FDA ophthalmic 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 K971338 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 10, 1997
Decision Date May 06, 1997
Days to Decision 26 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Ophthalmic (OP)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
84d faster than avg
Panel avg: 110d · This submission: 26d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code MPA Endoilluminator
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 Ophthalmic devices follow this clearance model.

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