Cleared Special

K153306 - Imbibe Needle
(FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Dec 2015
Decision
32d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K153306 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Imbibe Needle. This device is classified as a Instrument, Biopsy (Class II - Special Controls, product code KNW).

Submitted by Orthovita, Inc. (Malver, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on December 18, 2015, 32 days after receiving the submission on November 16, 2015.

This device falls under the Gastroenterology & Urology FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 876.1075.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K153306 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received November 16, 2015
Decision Date December 18, 2015
Days to Decision 32 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Gastroenterology & Urology (GU)
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Device Classification

Product Code KNW — Instrument, Biopsy
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.1075

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