Cleared Special

K040207 - EP-4 CLINICAL STIMULATOR

K040207 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for EP-4 CLINICAL STIMULATOR, manufactured by Ep Medsystems. The device is a Class 2 Cardiovascular device with product code JOQ cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 28-day FDA review.

K040207 · Ep Medsystems · Cardiovascular device
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K040207 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the EP-4 CLINICAL STIMULATOR. Classified as Generator, Pulse, Pacemaker, External Programmable (for Electrophysiological Studies Only) (product code JOQ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Ep Medsystems (West Berlin, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on February 27, 2004 after a review of 28 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.1750 - the FDA cardiovascular device oversight 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 - K040207

510(k) Number K040207 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received January 30, 2004
Decision Date February 27, 2004
Days to Decision 28 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
97d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 28d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

JOQ Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code JOQ Generator, Pulse, Pacemaker, External Programmable (for Electrophysiological Studies Only)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.1750
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 Cardiovascular devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Peers - JOQ Generator, Pulse, Pacemaker, External Programmable (for Electrophysiological Studies Only)

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