Cleared Traditional

K251802 - STAR RF Ablation System (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K251802 · Merit Medical Systems, Inc. · Neurology device
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Feb 2026
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K251802 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the STAR RF Ablation System. Classified as Probe, Radiofrequency Lesion (product code GXI), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (South Jordan, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on February 13, 2026 after a review of 246 days - an extended review 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: Standard predicate-based submission. Standard predicate reliance. This clearance follows a standard predicate-based equivalence path within the Neurology review framework, consistent with the majority of Class II 510(k) submissions.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K251802 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received June 12, 2025
Decision Date February 13, 2026
Days to Decision 246 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
98d slower than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 246d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

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.

Regulatory Peers - GXI Probe, Radiofrequency Lesion

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Devices cleared under the same product code (GXI) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K251802.
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K242841 · Abbott Medical · May 2025
OptaBlate BVN Intraosseous Nerve Ablation System (10mm Probe Single Kit)
K250213 · Stryker Instruments · May 2025
RF Cannula
K241367 · Shanghai Samedical & Plastic Instruments Co., Ltd. · Jan 2025