Cleared Traditional

K904283 - PS MEDICAL CRANIAL HAND DRILL (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K904283 · Pudenz-Schulte Medical Research Corp. · Neurology device
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Oct 1990
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K904283 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the PS MEDICAL CRANIAL HAND DRILL. Classified as Drills, Burrs, Trephines & Accessories (manual) (product code HBG), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Pudenz-Schulte Medical Research Corp. (Goleta, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 3, 1990 after a review of 16 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.4300 - 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 K904283 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 17, 1990
Decision Date October 03, 1990
Days to Decision 16 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
132d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 16d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code HBG Drills, Burrs, Trephines & Accessories (manual)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.4300
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.