Cleared Traditional

K914433 - MEDTRONIC MDLS 3487/3487A/3587/3587A SCS LEADS (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

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Dec 1991
Decision
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Class 2
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K914433 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MEDTRONIC MDLS 3487/3487A/3587/3587A SCS LEADS. Classified as Stimulator, Spinal-cord, Implanted (pain Relief) (product code GZB), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Medtronic Vascular (Minneapolis, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on December 23, 1991 after a review of 80 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.5880 - 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 K914433 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 04, 1991
Decision Date December 23, 1991
Days to Decision 80 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
68d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 80d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code GZB Stimulator, Spinal-cord, Implanted (pain Relief)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.5880
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.