Cleared Traditional

K992796 - ASPIRATION/IRRIGATION CATHETER, MODEL AC-1000 (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K992796 · Image-Guided Neurologics, Inc. · Neurology device
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Oct 1999
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Class 2
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K992796 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ASPIRATION/IRRIGATION CATHETER, MODEL AC-1000. Classified as Catheter, Ventricular (product code HCA), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Image-Guided Neurologics, Inc. (Melbourne, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 25, 1999 after a review of 67 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.4100 - 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 K992796 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 19, 1999
Decision Date October 25, 1999
Days to Decision 67 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
81d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 67d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code HCA Catheter, Ventricular
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.4100
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.