Cleared Traditional

Solitaire 2 and Solitaire Platinum Revascularization Device (K181060) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K181060 · Medtronic Neurovascular · Neurology device
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Aug 2018
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Class 2
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K181060 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Solitaire 2 and Solitaire Platinum Revascularization Device. Classified as Neurovascular Mechanical Thrombectomy Device For Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment (product code POL), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Medtronic Neurovascular (Irvine, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 24, 2018 after a review of 123 days - within the typical 510(k) review window.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.5600 - 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 K181060 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 23, 2018
Decision Date August 24, 2018
Days to Decision 123 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
25d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 123d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code POL Neurovascular Mechanical Thrombectomy Device For Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.5600
Definition A Neurovascular Mechanical Thrombectomy Device For Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment Is A Prescription Device Used In The Treatment Of Acute Ischemic Stroke To Improve Clinical Outcomes. The Device Is Delivered Into The Neurovasculature With An Endovascular Approach, Mechanically Removes Thrombus From The Body, And Restores Blood Flow In The Neurovasculature.
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.

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