Cleared Traditional

K190256 - Rulo Radiofrequency Lesion Probe

K190256 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for Rulo Radiofrequency Lesion Probe by Epimed International, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Neurology device (product code GXI) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 29-day FDA review.

K190256 · Epimed International, Inc. · Neurology device
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K190256 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Rulo Radiofrequency Lesion Probe. Classified as Probe, Radiofrequency Lesion (product code GXI), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Epimed International, Inc. (Farmers Branch, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 8, 2019 after a review of 29 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.4725 - 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 K190256 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 07, 2019
Decision Date March 08, 2019
Days to Decision 29 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review Yes - reviewed by an FDA-accredited third party
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
119d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 29d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required. Third-party reviewed.

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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Mark Job

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