Cleared Special

K990256 - CRX WORLD SHUNT

K990256 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for CRX WORLD SHUNT, manufactured by Phoenix Biomedical Corp.. The device is a Class 2 Neurology device with product code JXG cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 64-day FDA review.

K990256 · Phoenix Biomedical Corp. · Neurology device
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K990256 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the CRX WORLD SHUNT. Classified as Shunt, Central Nervous System And Components (product code JXG), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Phoenix Biomedical Corp. (Norristown, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 1, 1999 after a review of 64 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.5550 - the FDA neurology device framework. As a Special 510(k), this submission covers a manufacturer modification to an existing cleared device rather than a new device introduction.

Device pattern: Iterative device modification. Low regulatory complexity profile. This Special 510(k) clearance confirms that the manufacturer's modifications remained within the established regulatory envelope of the original cleared device.

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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K990256

510(k) Number K990256 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received January 27, 1999
Decision Date April 01, 1999
Days to Decision 64 days
Submission Type Special
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
84d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 64d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

JXG Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code JXG Shunt, Central Nervous System And Components
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.5550
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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