PQM · Class II · 21 CFR 878.5050

FDA Product Code PQM: Surgical Smoke Precipitator

The Device Is Intended To Precipitate Surgical Smoke To Allow Surgeons Adequately Visualize Laparoscopic Surgeries In The Using Surgical Smoke/aerosolized Particulate Surgical Tools.

Leading manufacturers include Alesi Surgical, Ltd. and Alesi Surgical Limited.

7
Total
6
Cleared
194d
Avg days
2016
Since
Declining activity - 1 submissions in the last 2 years vs 2 in the prior period
Review times improving: avg 136d recently vs 204d historically

FDA 510(k) Cleared Surgical Smoke Precipitator Devices (Product Code PQM)

7 devices
1–7 of 7

About Product Code PQM - Regulatory Context

510(k) Submission Activity

7 total 510(k) submissions under product code PQM since 2016, with 6 receiving FDA clearance (average review time: 194 days).

Submission volume has declined in recent years - 1 submissions in the last 24 months compared to 2 in the prior period.

FDA Review Time

Recent submissions under PQM have taken an average of 136 days to reach a decision - down from 204 days historically, suggesting improved FDA processing for this classification.

PQM devices are reviewed by the General Hospital panel. Browse all General Hospital devices →