Cleared Special

K172433 - NICO BrainPath (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K172433 · Nico Corporation · Neurology device
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Sep 2017
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K172433 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the NICO BrainPath. Classified as Retractor, Self-retaining, For Neurosurgery (product code GZT), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Nico Corporation (Indianapolis, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 7, 2017 after a review of 27 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.4800 - the FDA neurology device framework. As a Special 510(k), this submission covers a manufacturer modification to an existing cleared device rather than a new device introduction.

Device pattern: Iterative device modification. Low regulatory complexity profile. This Special 510(k) clearance confirms that the manufacturer's modifications remained within the established regulatory envelope of the original cleared device.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K172433 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 11, 2017
Decision Date September 07, 2017
Days to Decision 27 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
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Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
121d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 27d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code GZT Retractor, Self-retaining, For Neurosurgery
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.4800
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 - GZT Retractor, Self-retaining, For Neurosurgery

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