Cleared Special

K021869 - OWL RADIOFREQUENCY SYSTEM

K021869 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for OWL RADIOFREQUENCY SYSTEM, manufactured by Diros Technology, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Neurology device with product code GXD cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 25-day FDA review.

K021869 · Diros Technology, Inc. · Neurology device
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K021869 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the OWL RADIOFREQUENCY SYSTEM, MODEL URF-2AP. Classified as Generator, Lesion, Radiofrequency (product code GXD), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Diros Technology, Inc. (Charleston, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 1, 2002 after a review of 25 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.4400 - 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K021869

510(k) Number K021869 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received June 06, 2002
Decision Date July 01, 2002
Days to Decision 25 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
123d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 25d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

GXD Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code GXD Generator, Lesion, Radiofrequency
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.4400
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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