Cleared Traditional

K871079 - FETALFLEX FETAL ELECTRODE

K871079 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for FETALFLEX FETAL ELECTRODE, manufactured by Epcom Medical Systems, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Obstetrics & Gynecology device with product code HGP cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 117-day FDA review.

K871079 · Epcom Medical Systems, Inc. · Obstetrics & Gynecology device
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K871079 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the FETALFLEX FETAL ELECTRODE. Classified as Electrode, Circular (spiral), Scalp And Applicator (product code HGP), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Epcom Medical Systems, Inc. (Hayward, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 13, 1987 after a review of 117 days - within the typical 510(k) review window.

This device falls under the Obstetrics & Gynecology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 884.2675 - the FDA obstetrics and gynecology 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 Obstetrics & Gynecology review framework, consistent with the majority of Class II 510(k) submissions.

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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K871079

510(k) Number K871079 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 18, 1987
Decision Date July 13, 1987
Days to Decision 117 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
43d faster than avg
Panel avg: 160d · This submission: 117d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

HGP Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code HGP Electrode, Circular (spiral), Scalp And Applicator
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 884.2675
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 Obstetrics & Gynecology devices follow this clearance model.

Regulatory Peers - HGP Electrode, Circular (spiral), Scalp And Applicator

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MULTI-PRONG FETAL SCALP ELECTRODE
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COROMETRICS-PUSH BUTTON SPIRAL ELECTRODE
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