Cleared Traditional

K894072 - THE PUDENZ IN LINE VALVE

K894072 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for THE PUDENZ IN LINE VALVE by Baxter Healthcare Corp. It is a Class 2 Neurology device (product code JXG) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 60-day FDA review.

K894072 · Baxter Healthcare Corp · Neurology device
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K894072 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the THE PUDENZ IN LINE VALVE. Classified as Shunt, Central Nervous System And Components (product code JXG), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Baxter Healthcare Corp (Niles, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 7, 1989 after a review of 60 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.5550 - 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 K894072 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received June 08, 1989
Decision Date August 07, 1989
Days to Decision 60 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
88d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 60d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code JXG Shunt, Central Nervous System And Components
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.5550
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 - JXG Shunt, Central Nervous System And Components

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