Cleared Traditional

K071338 - FLEX ARM RETRACTOR SYSTEM

K071338 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for FLEX ARM RETRACTOR SYSTEM, manufactured by Koros USA, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Neurology device with product code GZT cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 15-day FDA review.

K071338 · Koros USA, Inc. · Neurology device
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K071338 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the FLEX ARM RETRACTOR SYSTEM. Classified as Retractor, Self-retaining, For Neurosurgery (product code GZT), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Koros USA, Inc. (Moorepark, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 29, 2007 after a review of 15 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.4800 - 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 - K071338

510(k) Number K071338 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 14, 2007
Decision Date May 29, 2007
Days to Decision 15 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review Yes - reviewed by an FDA-accredited third party
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
133d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 15d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required. Third-party reviewed.

GZT Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code GZT Retractor, Self-retaining, For Neurosurgery
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.4800
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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