Cleared Special

MODIFICATION TO BRENNEN BIOSYNTHETIC SURGICAL MESH MATRIX (K993459) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II Gastroenterology & Urology device cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway - typically does not require clinical trials.

K993459 · Advanced Uroscience, Inc. · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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Nov 1999
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K993459 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFICATION TO BRENNEN BIOSYNTHETIC SURGICAL MESH MATRIX. Classified as Mesh, Surgical, Non-synthetic, Urogynecologic, For Stress Urinary Incontinence, Retropubic Or Transobturator (product code PAG), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Advanced Uroscience, Inc. (St. Paul, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 5, 1999 after a review of 23 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Gastroenterology & Urology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 878.3300 - 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.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K993459 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 13, 1999
Decision Date November 05, 1999
Days to Decision 23 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Gastroenterology & Urology (GU)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
107d faster than avg
Panel avg: 130d · This submission: 23d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code PAG Mesh, Surgical, Non-synthetic, Urogynecologic, For Stress Urinary Incontinence, Retropubic Or Transobturator
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 878.3300
Definition Transvaginal Surgical Repair Of Female Stress Urinary Incontinence (sui) Due To Intrinsic Sphincter Deficiency (isd) And/or Urethral Hypermobility.
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.