Cleared Traditional

K182720 - Freedom Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) System (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K182720 · Stimwave Technologies Incorporated · Neurology device
Mar 2019
Decision
182d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K182720 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Freedom Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) System. Classified as Stimulator, Spinal-cord, Implanted (pain Relief) (product code GZB), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Stimwave Technologies Incorporated (Pompano Beach, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 29, 2019 after a review of 182 days - an extended review cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.5880 - 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.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K182720 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 28, 2018
Decision Date March 29, 2019
Days to Decision 182 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary Summary PDF
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
20d slower than avg
Panel avg: 162d · This submission: 182d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code GZB Stimulator, Spinal-cord, Implanted (pain Relief)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.5880
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.