Cleared Traditional

K961120 - MARKER SYSTEM FOR STEREOTAXIC NAVIGATION

K961120 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for MARKER SYSTEM FOR STEREOTAXIC NAVIGATION, manufactured by Howmedica Leibinger, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Neurology device with product code HAW cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 50-day FDA review.

K961120 · Howmedica Leibinger, Inc. · Neurology device
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K961120 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MARKER SYSTEM FOR STEREOTAXIC NAVIGATION. Classified as Neurological Stereotaxic Instrument (product code HAW), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Howmedica Leibinger, Inc. (Dallas, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on May 10, 1996 after a review of 50 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.4560 - 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K961120

510(k) Number K961120 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 21, 1996
Decision Date May 10, 1996
Days to Decision 50 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
98d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 50d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

HAW Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code HAW Neurological Stereotaxic Instrument
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.4560
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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