Cleared Special

IMAGELESS HIP MODULE FOR THE STEALTHSTATION SYSTEM (K052623) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II Neurology device cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway - typically does not require clinical trials.

K052623 · Medtronic Navigation, Inc. · Neurology device
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K052623 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the IMAGELESS HIP MODULE FOR THE STEALTHSTATION SYSTEM. Classified as Neurological Stereotaxic Instrument (product code HAW), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Medtronic Navigation, Inc. (Louisville, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 2, 2006 after a review of 160 days - an extended review cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.4560 - the FDA neurology 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. Standard predicate reliance. 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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Submission Details

510(k) Number K052623 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 23, 2005
Decision Date March 02, 2006
Days to Decision 160 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
12d slower than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 160d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code HAW Neurological Stereotaxic Instrument
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.4560
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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