Cleared Traditional

K971247 - SNT DISPOSABLE BIOPSY NEEDLE

K971247 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for SNT DISPOSABLE BIOPSY NEEDLE by Surgical Navigation Technologies, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Neurology device (product code HAW) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 74-day FDA review.

K971247 · Surgical Navigation Technologies, Inc. · Neurology device
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K971247 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SNT DISPOSABLE BIOPSY NEEDLE. Classified as Neurological Stereotaxic Instrument (product code HAW), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Surgical Navigation Technologies, Inc. (Broomfield, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 16, 1997 after a review of 74 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 K971247 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 03, 1997
Decision Date June 16, 1997
Days to Decision 74 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
74d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 74d
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.

Regulatory Peers - HAW Neurological Stereotaxic Instrument

All 241
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