Cleared Special

K022776 - NESS SYSTEM

K022776 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for NESS SYSTEM, manufactured by Ness-Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Systems. The device is a Class 2 Physical Medicine device with product code IPF cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 21-day FDA review.

K022776 · Ness-Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Systems · Physical Medicine device
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K022776 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the NESS SYSTEM. Classified as Stimulator, Muscle, Powered (product code IPF), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Ness-Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Systems (Washington, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 11, 2002 after a review of 21 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Physical Medicine FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 890.5850 - the FDA physical medicine 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 - K022776

510(k) Number K022776 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 21, 2002
Decision Date September 11, 2002
Days to Decision 21 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Physical Medicine (PM)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
94d faster than avg
Panel avg: 115d · This submission: 21d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

IPF Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code IPF Stimulator, Muscle, Powered
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 890.5850
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 Physical Medicine devices follow this clearance model.

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