Cleared Abbreviated

K073229 - NERVE MONITORING CABLE

K073229 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for NERVE MONITORING CABLE by Pioneer Surgical Technology. It is a Class 2 Neurology device (product code GXZ) cleared through the Abbreviated 510(k) pathway after a 204-day FDA review.

K073229 · Pioneer Surgical Technology · Neurology device
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K073229 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the NERVE MONITORING CABLE. Classified as Electrode, Needle (product code GXZ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Pioneer Surgical Technology (Marquette, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 6, 2008 after a review of 204 days - an extended review cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.1350 - the FDA neurology device framework. The Abbreviated 510(k) pathway was used, relying on FDA-recognized standards to demonstrate substantial equivalence.

Device pattern: Standards-based predicate clearance. Standards-verified equivalence. The Abbreviated pathway signals strong alignment with FDA-recognized performance standards - typically associated with lower review burden and faster clearance cycles.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K073229 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received November 15, 2007
Decision Date June 06, 2008
Days to Decision 204 days
Submission Type Abbreviated
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
56d slower than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 204d
Pathway characteristics
Standards-based clearance path.

Device Classification

Product Code GXZ Electrode, Needle
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.1350
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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