Cleared Traditional

K990389 - MOSS GASTROSTOMY TUBE (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K990389 · Moss Tubes, Inc. · Gastroenterology & Urology device
Mar 1999
Decision
42d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K990389 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MOSS GASTROSTOMY TUBE. This device is classified as a Tubes, Gastrointestinal (and Accessories) (Class II - Special Controls, product code KNT).

Submitted by Moss Tubes, Inc. (Elizabeth, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 22, 1999, 42 days after receiving the submission on February 8, 1999.

This device falls under the Gastroenterology & Urology FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 876.5980.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K990389 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 08, 1999
Decision Date March 22, 1999
Days to Decision 42 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Gastroenterology & Urology (GU)
Summary Statement
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
114d faster than avg
Panel avg: 156d · This submission: 42d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code KNT Tubes, Gastrointestinal (and Accessories)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.5980
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.

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