Cleared Traditional

K861451 - EMPI MODEL 720 NMS

K861451 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for EMPI MODEL 720 NMS by Empi. It is a Class 2 Neurology device (product code GZJ) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 76-day FDA review.

K861451 · Empi · Neurology device
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Class 2
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K861451 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the EMPI MODEL 720 NMS, TENS. Classified as Stimulator, Nerve, Transcutaneous, For Pain Relief (product code GZJ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Empi (Minneapolis, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 3, 1986 after a review of 76 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 K861451 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 18, 1986
Decision Date July 03, 1986
Days to Decision 76 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
72d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 76d
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

All 94
Devices cleared under the same product code (GZJ) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K861451.
CODETRON TRANSCUTANEOUS ELECTRICAL NERVE STIMULA.
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ULTRAPAC II SD (TM)
K862337 · Medical Devices, Inc. · Aug 1986
EMPI MODEL GLS 450, TENS
K861830 · Empi · Jul 1986
FASTENS(TM)
K854316 · Medical Devices, Inc. · Feb 1986
MINIPAC PERSONAL TOUCH (TM)
K854761 · Medical Devices, Inc. · Feb 1986
MINIPAC (TM)
K854317 · Medical Devices, Inc. · Jan 1986