Cleared Traditional

K854774 - EMPI MODEL 720 NMS

K854774 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for EMPI MODEL 720 NMS by Empi. It is a Class 2 Physical Medicine device (product code IPF) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 75-day FDA review.

K854774 · Empi · Physical Medicine device
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Feb 1986
Decision
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Class 2
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K854774 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the EMPI MODEL 720 NMS. Classified as Stimulator, Muscle, Powered (product code IPF), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Empi (Minneapolis, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on February 12, 1986 after a review of 75 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Physical Medicine FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 890.5850 - the FDA physical medicine 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 K854774 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - NSE Converted (SN)
Date Received November 29, 1985
Decision Date February 12, 1986
Days to Decision 75 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Physical Medicine (PM)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
40d faster than avg
Panel avg: 115d · This submission: 75d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

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.

Regulatory Peers - IPF Stimulator, Muscle, Powered

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