Cleared Traditional

MERIDIAN CRANIAL PERFORATOR (K121253) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K121253 · Adeor Medical Technologies GmbH · Neurology device
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Jul 2012
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Class 2
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K121253 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MERIDIAN CRANIAL PERFORATOR. Classified as Drills, Burrs, Trephines & Accessories (compound, Powered) (product code HBF), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Adeor Medical Technologies GmbH (Pullach, DE). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 17, 2012 after a review of 83 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.4305 - 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 K121253 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 25, 2012
Decision Date July 17, 2012
Days to Decision 83 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
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Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
65d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 83d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code HBF Drills, Burrs, Trephines & Accessories (compound, Powered)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.4305
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.