Cleared Traditional

K073438 - PROSTIM 1000/2000

K073438 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for PROSTIM 1000/2000 by Bio Protech, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Neurology device (product code GZJ) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 62-day FDA review.

K073438 · Bio Protech, Inc. · Neurology device
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K073438 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the PROSTIM 1000/2000. Classified as Stimulator, Nerve, Transcutaneous, For Pain Relief (product code GZJ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Bio Protech, Inc. (Crofton, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on February 7, 2008 after a review of 62 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.5890 - 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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Submission Details

510(k) Number K073438 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 07, 2007
Decision Date February 07, 2008
Days to Decision 62 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review Yes - reviewed by an FDA-accredited third party
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
86d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 62d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required. Third-party reviewed.

Device Classification

Product Code GZJ Stimulator, Nerve, Transcutaneous, For Pain Relief
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.5890
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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