Cleared Traditional

K042375 - SMK

K042375 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for SMK by Technomed Europe. It is a Class 2 Neurology device (product code GXI) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 55-day FDA review.

K042375 · Technomed Europe · Neurology device
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K042375 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SMK, CX, CXE, RCN. Classified as Probe, Radiofrequency Lesion (product code GXI), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Technomed Europe (Maastricht-Airport, NL). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 26, 2004 after a review of 55 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.4725 - 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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Submission Details

510(k) Number K042375 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 01, 2004
Decision Date October 26, 2004
Days to Decision 55 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
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Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
93d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 55d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code GXI Probe, Radiofrequency Lesion
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.4725
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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