Cleared Special

K183177 - Nitinol Thermocouple (TCN) Electrode (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K183177 · Boston Scientific Corporation · Neurology device
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Mar 2019
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Class 2
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K183177 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Nitinol Thermocouple (TCN) Electrode. Classified as Probe, Radiofrequency Lesion (product code GXI), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Boston Scientific Corporation (Valencia, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 8, 2019 after a review of 112 days - within the typical 510(k) review window.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.4725 - 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. Standard predicate reliance. 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 K183177 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received November 16, 2018
Decision Date March 08, 2019
Days to Decision 112 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
36d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 112d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code GXI Probe, Radiofrequency Lesion
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.4725
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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