Cleared Special

K092913 - EP-4TM CARDIAC STIMULATOR, MODELS: EP-04-02, EP-04-04 (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K092913 · Ep Medsystems · Cardiovascular device
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K092913 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the EP-4TM CARDIAC STIMULATOR, MODELS: EP-04-02, EP-04-04. Classified as Generator, Pulse, Pacemaker, External Programmable (for Electrophysiological Studies Only) (product code JOQ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Ep Medsystems (West Berlin, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 16, 2009 after a review of 24 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Cardiovascular FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.1750 - the FDA cardiovascular device oversight 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.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K092913 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 22, 2009
Decision Date October 16, 2009
Days to Decision 24 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Cardiovascular (CV)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
101d faster than avg
Panel avg: 125d · This submission: 24d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code JOQ Generator, Pulse, Pacemaker, External Programmable (for Electrophysiological Studies Only)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.1750
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 Cardiovascular devices follow this clearance model.