Cleared Traditional

K894704 - 2.5 FRENCH LITHOTRIPTOR ELECTRODE

K894704 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for 2.5 FRENCH LITHOTRIPTOR ELECTRODE by Northgate Research, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Gastroenterology & Urology device (product code FFK) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 85-day FDA review.

K894704 · Northgate Research, Inc. · Gastroenterology & Urology device
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K894704 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the 2.5 FRENCH LITHOTRIPTOR ELECTRODE. Classified as Lithotriptor, Electro-hydraulic (product code FFK), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Northgate Research, Inc. (Arlington Heights, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 18, 1989 after a review of 85 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Gastroenterology & Urology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 876.4480 - the FDA gastroenterology and urology 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 K894704 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 25, 1989
Decision Date October 18, 1989
Days to Decision 85 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Gastroenterology & Urology (GU)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
45d faster than avg
Panel avg: 130d · This submission: 85d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code FFK Lithotriptor, Electro-hydraulic
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 876.4480
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 Gastroenterology & Urology devices follow this clearance model.

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