Cleared Traditional

K022986 - THE BIOPLATE BATTERY POWERED DRILL

K022986 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for THE BIOPLATE BATTERY POWERED DRILL, manufactured by Bioplate, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Neurology device with product code HBC cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 71-day FDA review.

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K022986 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the THE BIOPLATE BATTERY POWERED DRILL. Classified as Motor, Drill, Electric (product code HBC), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Bioplate, Inc. (Washington, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 19, 2002 after a review of 71 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.4360 - the FDA neurology device framework. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Fast-track predicate clearance. Standard predicate reliance. The short review cycle indicates strong predicate alignment - the FDA found sufficient equivalence without extended technical review.

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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K022986

510(k) Number K022986 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 09, 2002
Decision Date November 19, 2002
Days to Decision 71 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
77d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 71d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

HBC Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code HBC Motor, Drill, Electric
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.4360
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.

Regulatory Peers - HBC Motor, Drill, Electric

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