Cleared Traditional

K971675 - SNT STEREOTACTIC LOCALIZATION SYSTEM

K971675 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for SNT STEREOTACTIC LOCALIZATION SYSTEM, manufactured by Surgical Navigation Technologies, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Neurology device with product code HAW cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 68-day FDA review.

K971675 · Surgical Navigation Technologies, Inc. · Neurology device
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K971675 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SNT STEREOTACTIC LOCALIZATION SYSTEM. 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 July 14, 1997 after a review of 68 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 - K971675

510(k) Number K971675 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received May 07, 1997
Decision Date July 14, 1997
Days to Decision 68 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
80d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 68d
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.

Regulatory Peers - HAW Neurological Stereotaxic Instrument

All 355
Devices cleared under the same product code (HAW) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K971675.
CAROLINE GUIDE/DELIA LOCALIZER
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REGULUS NAVIGATOR
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SNT DISPOSABLE BIOPSY NEEDLE
K971247 · Surgical Navigation Technologies, Inc. · Jun 1997
ISG FAMILY OF VIEWING WANDS
K970865 · I.S.G. Technologies, Inc. · Jun 1997
OPTICAL TRACKING SYSTEM (OTS)
K964801 · Radionics Software Applications, Inc. · Jun 1997