Cleared Abbreviated

M-Wave (K233485) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II Physical Medicine device cleared through the Abbreviated 510(k) pathway - typically does not require clinical trials.

K233485 · Zynex Medical, Inc. · Physical Medicine device
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K233485 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the M-Wave. Classified as Stimulator, Muscle, Powered (product code IPF), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Zynex Medical, Inc. (Englewood, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 26, 2024 after a review of 91 days - within the typical 510(k) review window.

This device falls under the Physical Medicine FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 890.5850 - the FDA physical medicine device framework. The Abbreviated 510(k) pathway was used, relying on FDA-recognized standards to demonstrate substantial equivalence.

Device pattern: Standards-based predicate clearance. Standards-verified equivalence. The Abbreviated pathway signals strong alignment with FDA-recognized performance standards - typically associated with lower review burden and faster clearance cycles.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K233485 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 27, 2023
Decision Date January 26, 2024
Days to Decision 91 days
Submission Type Abbreviated
Review Panel Physical Medicine (PM)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
24d faster than avg
Panel avg: 115d · This submission: 91d
Pathway characteristics
Standards-based clearance path.

Device Classification

Product Code IPF Stimulator, Muscle, Powered
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 890.5850
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 Physical Medicine devices follow this clearance model.

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