Cleared Special

K162970 - FlowTriever Retrieval/Aspiration System, Aspiration Guide Catheter, Retraction Aspirator
(FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Nov 2016
Decision
29d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K162970 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the FlowTriever Retrieval/Aspiration System, Aspiration Guide Catheter, Retraction Aspirator. This device is classified as a Peripheral Mechanical Thrombectomy With Aspiration (Class II - Special Controls, product code QEW).

Submitted by Inari Medical (Irvine, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 22, 2016, 29 days after receiving the submission on October 24, 2016.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 870.5150. To Mechanically Disrupt Thrombus And/or Debris Prior To Removal From The Peripheral Vasculature Through Aspiration..

Submission Details

510(k) Number K162970 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 24, 2016
Decision Date November 22, 2016
Days to Decision 29 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
Summary Summary PDF

Device Classification

Product Code QEW — Peripheral Mechanical Thrombectomy With Aspiration
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.5150
Definition To Mechanically Disrupt Thrombus And/or Debris Prior To Removal From The Peripheral Vasculature Through Aspiration.

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