# K203141: Uramix CuraWay Biopsy Needle

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Uramix, Inc.
- Decided: Sep 17, 2021 after 332 days
- Product code: KNW (Instrument, Biopsy)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 876.1075
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 2 generations back to K922939 (1993). 2 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 3 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K133948: Bard (R) Monopty (R) Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument, Bard (R) Max-Core (R) Disposable Core Instrument, Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. (2014) Summary page 4.

## Indications for use
The Uramix Curaway Automatic Core Biopsy Instrument is intended for use in obtaining biopsies from soft tissues such as liver, kidneys, prostate, spleen, lymph nodes and various soft tissue tumors. It is not intended for use in bone, or breast.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K203141
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology