Cleared Traditional

BTL-785BNF Handpiece (K232172) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K232172 · BTL Industries, Inc. · Neurology device
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Sep 2023
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K232172 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the BTL-785BNF Handpiece. Classified as Stimulator, Transcutaneous Electrical, Aesthetic Purposes (product code NFO), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by BTL Industries, Inc. (Marlborough, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 18, 2023 after a review of 59 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.5890 - 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 K232172 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 21, 2023
Decision Date September 18, 2023
Days to Decision 59 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
89d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 59d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code NFO Stimulator, Transcutaneous Electrical, Aesthetic Purposes
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.5890
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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