Cleared Traditional

K182369 - gammaCore Sapphire (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K182369 · Electrocore, Inc. · Neurology device
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Nov 2018
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Class 2
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K182369 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the gammaCore Sapphire. Classified as Non-invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulator - Headache (product code PKR), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Electrocore, Inc. (Basking Ridge, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 27, 2018 after a review of 88 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.5892 - 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: Fast-track predicate clearance. Standard predicate reliance. The short review cycle indicates strong predicate alignment - the FDA found sufficient equivalence without extended technical review.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K182369 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 31, 2018
Decision Date November 27, 2018
Days to Decision 88 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
60d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 88d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code PKR Non-invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulator - Headache
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.5892
Definition The Device Intended For Non-invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation (nvns) On The Side Of The Neck To Treat Cluster Headache And To Reduce The Frequency Of Cluster Headache Attacks.
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.