Cleared Traditional

cryoICE cryoXT cryoablation probe (cryoXT) (K250371) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

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K250371 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the cryoICE cryoXT cryoablation probe (cryoXT). Classified as Device, Surgical, Cryogenic (product code GXH), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by AtriCure, Inc. (Mason, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 10, 2025 after a review of 59 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.4250 - 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 K250371 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 10, 2025
Decision Date April 10, 2025
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 GXH Device, Surgical, Cryogenic
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.4250
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 - GXH Device, Surgical, Cryogenic

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iovera System
K220656 · Pacira Biosciences, Inc. · May 2022
Iovera System
K211334 · Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Sep 2021
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