Cleared Traditional

RAUMEDIC-ICP-TEMP-MONITORING-SYSTEM (K120252) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II Neurology device cleared through predicate-based substantial equivalence - typically does not require clinical trials.

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K120252 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the RAUMEDIC-ICP-TEMP-MONITORING-SYSTEM. Classified as Device, Monitoring, Intracranial Pressure (product code GWM), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Raumedic AG (Helmbrechts, DE). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 11, 2012 after a review of 75 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.1620 - 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 K120252 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received January 27, 2012
Decision Date April 11, 2012
Days to Decision 75 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
73d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 75d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required. Third-party reviewed.

Device Classification

Product Code GWM Device, Monitoring, Intracranial Pressure
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.1620
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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