FDA Product Code LQR: Dislodger, Stone, Biliary
FDA product code LQR covers biliary stone dislodgers used endoscopically or percutaneously to break up and remove calculi from the bile ducts.
These basket, balloon, or mechanical lithotripsy devices are used to capture, fragment, and extract stones from the common bile duct during ERCP procedures, avoiding the need for surgical common bile duct exploration.
LQR devices are Class II medical devices, regulated under 21 CFR 876.5010 and reviewed by the FDA Gastroenterology & Urology panel.
Leading manufacturers include Cook Incorporated, Boston Scientific Corp and Wilson-Cook Medical, Inc..
FDA 510(k) Cleared Dislodger, Stone, Biliary Devices (Product Code LQR)
About Product Code LQR - Regulatory Context
510(k) Submission Activity
38 total 510(k) submissions under product code LQR since 1985, with 38 receiving FDA clearance (average review time: 123 days).
Submission volume has increased in recent years - 3 submissions in the last 24 months compared to 2 in the prior period - suggesting growing market activity in this device classification.
FDA 510(k) Review Time - LQR Product Code
FDA review times for LQR submissions have been consistent, averaging 109 days recently vs 124 days historically.
LQR devices are reviewed by the Gastroenterology & Urology panel. Browse all Gastroenterology & Urology devices →