Cleared Special

K072234 - THERMOGARD XP THERMAL REGULATION SYSTEM

K072234 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for THERMOGARD XP THERMAL REGULATION SYSTEM, manufactured by Alsius Corp.. The device is a Class 2 Neurology device with product code NCX cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 13-day FDA review.

K072234 · Alsius Corp. · Neurology device
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K072234 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the THERMOGARD XP THERMAL REGULATION SYSTEM. Classified as System, Hypothermia, Intravenous, Cooling (product code NCX), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Alsius Corp. (Irvine, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 23, 2007 after a review of 13 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.5900 - 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. 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.

FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K072234

510(k) Number K072234 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 10, 2007
Decision Date August 23, 2007
Days to Decision 13 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
136d faster than avg
Panel avg: 149d · This submission: 13d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

NCX Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code NCX System, Hypothermia, Intravenous, Cooling
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.5900
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.

Regulatory Peers - NCX System, Hypothermia, Intravenous, Cooling

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