Cleared Traditional

K871125 - ELECTRO-NERVE STIMULATOR TENS MODEL B5/SKN

K871125 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for ELECTRO-NERVE STIMULATOR TENS MODEL B5/SKN, manufactured by Biomedical Life Systems, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Neurology device with product code GZJ cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 74-day FDA review.

K871125 · Biomedical Life Systems, Inc. · Neurology device
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Jun 1987
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K871125 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ELECTRO-NERVE STIMULATOR TENS MODEL B5/SKN. Classified as Stimulator, Nerve, Transcutaneous, For Pain Relief (product code GZJ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Biomedical Life Systems, Inc. (Los Angeles, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 2, 1987 after a review of 74 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K871125

510(k) Number K871125 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 20, 1987
Decision Date June 02, 1987
Days to Decision 74 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
74d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 74d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

GZJ Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

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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