Cleared Special

K994243 - DIRECTFLOW KIT

K994243 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for DIRECTFLOW KIT, manufactured by Heartport, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Cardiovascular device with product code DWF cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 141-day FDA review.

K994243 · Heartport, Inc. · Cardiovascular device
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May 2000
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Class 2
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K994243 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the DIRECTFLOW KIT, 24 FR, SOFTCLAMP KIT, 24FR, STRAIGHTSHOT KIT, 23 FR, STRAIGHT.... Classified as Catheter, Cannula And Tubing, Vascular, Cardiopulmonary Bypass (product code DWF), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Heartport, Inc. (Redwood City, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 5, 2000 after a review of 141 days - within the typical 510(k) review window.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.4210 - the FDA cardiovascular device oversight 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. Standard predicate reliance. 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K994243

510(k) Number K994243 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 16, 1999
Decision Date May 05, 2000
Days to Decision 141 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
16d slower than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 141d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

DWF Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code DWF Catheter, Cannula And Tubing, Vascular, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.4210
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 Cardiovascular devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Peers - DWF Catheter, Cannula And Tubing, Vascular, Cardiopulmonary Bypass

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