Cleared Traditional

K844638 - ELECTROCAINE MODEL SR-IV

K844638 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for ELECTROCAINE MODEL SR-IV by Electrocaine Medical System. It is a Class 2 Neurology device (product code GZJ) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 41-day FDA review.

K844638 · Electrocaine Medical System · Neurology device
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K844638 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ELECTROCAINE MODEL SR-IV. Classified as Stimulator, Nerve, Transcutaneous, For Pain Relief (product code GZJ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Electrocaine Medical System (Los Angeles, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 8, 1985 after a review of 41 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 K844638 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received November 28, 1984
Decision Date January 08, 1985
Days to Decision 41 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
107d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 41d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code GZJ Stimulator, Nerve, Transcutaneous, For Pain Relief
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.

Regulatory Peers - GZJ Stimulator, Nerve, Transcutaneous, For Pain Relief

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