Cleared Traditional

K050319 - MAYFIELD MR/CT SKULL CLAMP, MODEL 4-0-A-1104 (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Class II Neurology device cleared through predicate-based substantial equivalence - typically does not require clinical trials.

Mar 2005
Decision
50d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K050319 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MAYFIELD MR/CT SKULL CLAMP, MODEL 4-0-A-1104. Classified as Holder, Head, Neurosurgical (skull Clamp) (product code HBL), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Integra Lifesciences Corp. (Cincinnati, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 31, 2005 after a review of 50 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.4460 - 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.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K050319 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 09, 2005
Decision Date March 31, 2005
Days to Decision 50 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary Summary PDF
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
113d faster than avg
Panel avg: 163d · This submission: 50d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code HBL Holder, Head, Neurosurgical (skull Clamp)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.4460
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.