Cleared Special

DETACHABLE MONOPOLAR EMG NEEDLE, MODELS 610-725, 610-737, 610-637, 610-744, 610-650, 610-570 (K021118) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II Neurology device cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway - typically does not require clinical trials.

K021118 · Class A Ent. · Neurology device
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K021118 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the DETACHABLE MONOPOLAR EMG NEEDLE, MODELS 610-725, 610-737, 610-637, 610-744, 6.... Classified as Electrode, Needle (product code GXZ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Class A Ent. (Hesperia, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 28, 2002 after a review of 50 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.1350 - the FDA neurology device framework. As a Special 510(k), this submission covers a manufacturer modification to an existing cleared device rather than a new device introduction.

Device pattern: Iterative device modification. Low regulatory complexity profile. This Special 510(k) clearance confirms that the manufacturer's modifications remained within the established regulatory envelope of the original cleared device.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K021118 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 08, 2002
Decision Date May 28, 2002
Days to Decision 50 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
98d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 50d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code GXZ Electrode, Needle
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.1350
What this classification means

Class II devices require demonstration of substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device. This pathway does not require clinical trials - it relies on engineering equivalence and performance data. Most Neurology devices follow this clearance model.

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