Cleared Abbreviated

K133723 - OTC PATCH (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K133723 · Well-Life Healthcare Limited · Neurology device
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K133723 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the OTC PATCH. Classified as Stimulator, Nerve, Transcutaneous, Over-the-counter (product code NUH), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Well-Life Healthcare Limited (Yunghe City, Taipei County, TW). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 28, 2014 after a review of 53 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 Abbreviated 510(k) pathway was used, relying on FDA-recognized standards to demonstrate substantial equivalence.

Device pattern: Standards-based predicate clearance. Standards-verified equivalence. The Abbreviated pathway signals strong alignment with FDA-recognized performance standards - typically associated with lower review burden and faster clearance cycles.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K133723 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 06, 2013
Decision Date January 28, 2014
Days to Decision 53 days
Submission Type Abbreviated
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
95d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 53d
Pathway characteristics
Standards-based clearance path.

Device Classification

Product Code NUH Stimulator, Nerve, Transcutaneous, Over-the-counter
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.5890
Definition Temporary Relief Of Pain Due To Sore/aching Muscles
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.

Regulatory Peers - NUH Stimulator, Nerve, Transcutaneous, Over-the-counter

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