Cleared Traditional

Relievant Medsystems RF Generator (K171143) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K171143 · Relievant Medsystems · Neurology device
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K171143 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Relievant Medsystems RF Generator. Classified as Generator, Lesion, Radiofrequency (product code GXD), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Relievant Medsystems (Redwood City, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 18, 2017 after a review of 122 days - within the typical 510(k) review window.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.4400 - 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 K171143 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 18, 2017
Decision Date August 18, 2017
Days to Decision 122 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
26d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 122d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code GXD Generator, Lesion, Radiofrequency
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.4400
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 - GXD Generator, Lesion, Radiofrequency

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