Cleared Traditional

COSGROVE DEPTH ELECTRODE KIT(CDEK) (K961858) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K961858 · Radionics, Inc. · Neurology device
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Aug 1996
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Class 2
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K961858 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the COSGROVE DEPTH ELECTRODE KIT(CDEK). Classified as Neurological Stereotaxic Instrument (product code HAW), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Radionics, Inc. (Burlington, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 7, 1996 after a review of 85 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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Submission Details

510(k) Number K961858 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 14, 1996
Decision Date August 07, 1996
Days to Decision 85 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
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Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
63d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 85d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

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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