Cleared Traditional

K161370 - Durepair Dura Regeneration Matrix (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K161370 · Medtronic Neurosurgery · Neurology device
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Nov 2016
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Class 2
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K161370 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Durepair Dura Regeneration Matrix. Classified as Dura Substitute (product code GXQ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Medtronic Neurosurgery (Goleta, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 2, 2016 after a review of 169 days - an extended review cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.5910 - 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: Standard predicate-based submission. Standard predicate reliance. This clearance follows a standard predicate-based equivalence path within the Neurology review framework, consistent with the majority of Class II 510(k) submissions.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K161370 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 17, 2016
Decision Date November 02, 2016
Days to Decision 169 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
21d slower than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 169d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code GXQ Dura Substitute
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.5910
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.