K991032 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the GUIDANT MEGALINK BILIARY STENT, MODEL FG1002949-58. Classified as Stents, Drains And Dilators For The Biliary Ducts (product code FGE), Class II - Special Controls.
Submitted by Guidant Corp. (Santa Clara, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 30, 1999 after a review of 32 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.
This device falls under the Gastroenterology & Urology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 876.5010 - the FDA gastroenterology and urology device framework. As a Special 510(k), this submission covers a manufacturer modification to an existing cleared device rather than a new device introduction.
Device pattern: Iterative device modification. Low regulatory complexity profile. This Special 510(k) clearance confirms that the manufacturer's modifications remained within the established regulatory envelope of the original cleared device.