Cleared Traditional

K203293 - Abbott Medical Grounding Pad, model RF-DGP-IS (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K203293 · Abbott Medical · Neurology device
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Jan 2022
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K203293 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Abbott Medical Grounding Pad, model RF-DGP-IS. Classified as Generator, Lesion, Radiofrequency (product code GXD), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Abbott Medical (Plymouth, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 21, 2022 after a review of 438 days - an unusually long review period, suggesting complex equivalence evaluation.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.4400 - 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: High-complexity regulatory submission. Elevated predicate reliance profile. The extended review timeline suggests the FDA required additional documentation before confirming substantial equivalence - a pattern common in complex or first-of-kind Neurology submissions.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K203293 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received November 09, 2020
Decision Date January 21, 2022
Days to Decision 438 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
290d slower than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 438d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code GXD Generator, Lesion, Radiofrequency
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.4400
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.

Regulatory Peers - GXD Generator, Lesion, Radiofrequency

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