Cleared Special

K112348 - RS-4I MUSCLE STIMULATOR

K112348 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for RS-4I MUSCLE STIMULATOR by Rs Medical. It is a Class 2 Physical Medicine device (product code IPF) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 156-day FDA review.

K112348 · Rs Medical · Physical Medicine device
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K112348 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the RS-4I MUSCLE STIMULATOR. Classified as Stimulator, Muscle, Powered (product code IPF), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Rs Medical (Vancouver, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 19, 2012 after a review of 156 days - an extended review cycle.

This device falls under the Physical Medicine FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 890.5850 - the FDA physical medicine 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. Standard predicate reliance. 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 K112348 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 16, 2011
Decision Date January 19, 2012
Days to Decision 156 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Physical Medicine (PM)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
41d slower than avg
Panel avg: 115d · This submission: 156d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code IPF Stimulator, Muscle, Powered
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 890.5850
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 Physical Medicine devices follow this clearance model.

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