Cleared Traditional

K903554 - NORTECH MODEL 87202204 ELECTRODE (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Class II Neurology device cleared through predicate-based substantial equivalence - typically does not require clinical trials.

K903554 · Medtronic Andover Medical, Inc. · Neurology device
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Aug 1990
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Class 2
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K903554 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the NORTECH MODEL 87202204 ELECTRODE. Classified as Electrode, Cutaneous (product code GXY), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Medtronic Andover Medical, Inc. (Haverhill, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 30, 1990 after a review of 23 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.1320 - 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 K903554 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 07, 1990
Decision Date August 30, 1990
Days to Decision 23 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
125d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 23d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code GXY Electrode, Cutaneous
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.1320
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.

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