Cleared Special

K993588 - MODIFICATION TO RX HERCULINK 14 BILIARY...

K993588 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for MODIFICATION TO RX HERCULINK 14 BILIARY... by Guidant Corp.. It is a Class 2 Gastroenterology & Urology device (product code FGE) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 26-day FDA review.

K993588 · Guidant Corp. · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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K993588 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODIFICATION TO RX HERCULINK 14 BILIARY STENT SYSTEM, MODELS 1005126-13, 1005.... 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 November 17, 1999 after a review of 26 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.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K993588 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 22, 1999
Decision Date November 17, 1999
Days to Decision 26 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Gastroenterology & Urology (GU)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
104d faster than avg
Panel avg: 130d · This submission: 26d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code FGE Stents, Drains And Dilators For The Biliary Ducts
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.5010
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.

Regulatory Peers - FGE Stents, Drains And Dilators For The Biliary Ducts

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