Cleared Special

geko T-3 Neuromuscular Stimulator (K181059) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K181059 · Firstkind Limited · Physical Medicine device
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May 2018
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K181059 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the geko T-3 Neuromuscular Stimulator. Classified as Stimulator, Muscle, Powered (product code IPF), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Firstkind Limited (High Wycombe, GB). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 23, 2018 after a review of 30 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Physical Medicine FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 890.5850 - the FDA physical medicine 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 K181059 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 23, 2018
Decision Date May 23, 2018
Days to Decision 30 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Physical Medicine (PM)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
85d faster than avg
Panel avg: 115d · This submission: 30d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code IPF Stimulator, Muscle, Powered
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 890.5850
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 Physical Medicine devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Consultant

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Sheila Hemeon-Heyer

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