Cleared Abbreviated

K990230 - ELECTRO-NERVE STIMULATOR TENS, MODEL LX

K990230 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for ELECTRO-NERVE STIMULATOR TENS, manufactured by Biomedical Life Systems, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Neurology device with product code GZJ cleared through the Abbreviated 510(k) pathway after a 206-day FDA review.

K990230 · Biomedical Life Systems, Inc. · Neurology device
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K990230 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ELECTRO-NERVE STIMULATOR TENS, MODEL LX. Classified as Stimulator, Nerve, Transcutaneous, For Pain Relief (product code GZJ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Biomedical Life Systems, Inc. (Vista, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 19, 1999 after a review of 206 days - an extended review cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.5890 - the FDA neurology device framework. The Abbreviated 510(k) pathway was used, relying on FDA-recognized standards to demonstrate substantial equivalence.

Device pattern: Standards-based predicate clearance. Standards-verified equivalence. The Abbreviated pathway signals strong alignment with FDA-recognized performance standards - typically associated with lower review burden and faster clearance cycles.

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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K990230

510(k) Number K990230 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received January 25, 1999
Decision Date August 19, 1999
Days to Decision 206 days
Submission Type Abbreviated
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
58d slower than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 206d
Pathway characteristics
Standards-based clearance path.

GZJ Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code GZJ Stimulator, Nerve, Transcutaneous, For Pain Relief
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.5890
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 - GZJ Stimulator, Nerve, Transcutaneous, For Pain Relief

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