FDA PRODUCT CODE · CLASS II
PGW — Ear, Nose, And Throat Stereotaxic Instrument
Intended as an aid for precisely locating a surgical instrument within anatomical structures in either open or percutaneous procedures for any medical condition in which a reference to a rigid anatomical structure in the field of ENT surgery can be identified relative to a CT- or MR-based model or digitized landmarks of the anatomy.
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What this classification requires
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510(K)
SPEQ READINGA premarket notification under 21 CFR Part 807 Subpart E is the route for this code. The submission argues substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate, so the engineering question is which predicate the design can actually be compared against, and the evidence question is what testing supports that comparison.
Class II (moderate to high risk): general controls and special controls
SPEQ READINGSpecial controls are the distinguishing feature: performance standards, guidance documents, patient registries or postmarket surveillance named for the device type. Find the special controls before designing the test plan — they usually name the tests.
Device is eligible for The Voluntary Malfunction Summary Reporting Program
SPEQ READINGMalfunctions for this code may be reported in periodic summary form rather than as individual MDRs under 21 CFR Part 803. Eligibility is a property of the product code; using it is a decision the manufacturer makes and must be able to justify.
Not exempt due to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)/Quality System
SPEQ READINGThe full Quality Management System Regulation (21 CFR 820, incorporating ISO 13485:2016) applies, and is what an FDA inspection of this device will be conducted against.
Device is not implantable
SPEQ READINGNo implant-specific expectations attach from the classification itself.
Device is not used for life sustaining purposes
SPEQ READINGNo life-sustaining designation attaches to this code.
Device is not a candidate for a third party review program
SPEQ READINGFDA reviews any premarket notification for this code directly.
Other product codes under 21 CFR 882.4560
One regulation usually governs several product codes. These share this code’s regulation, and therefore its classification basis.
21 CFR 882.4560 — Stereotaxic instrument
The classification regulation for this product code, as published by the Office of the Federal Register. This is the regulation text itself — no SPEQ interpretation appears in it.
(a) Identification. A stereotaxic instrument is a device consisting of a rigid frame with a calibrated guide mechanism for precisely positioning probes or other devices within a patient's brain, spinal cord, or other part of the nervous system.
(b) Classification. Class II (performance standards).
Source: Electronic Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21. 21 CFR is a work of the United States Government and is in the public domain. SPEQ read this section on October 22, 2026. CFR is amended continuously, so verify against the source before acting on it: read 21 CFR 882.4560 on eCFR →
Recent clearances
Recent recalls
It was determined that when the navigation system is configured with specific revision combinations of the Multi Instrument Adapter together with the Patient Tracker the system may not meet its specified accuracy for visual verification of device location within the patient s anatomy.
When using affected curette and software, there is a discrepancy between the actual curette tip location and the location displayed on navigation systems intended for use during surgical procedures of the Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) and ENT skull base surgery, which may cause delayed/prolonged surgery
Suction Instruments were incorrectly calibrated so they may not meet the system accuracy specification for visual verification of device location in the patient anatomy. If the surgeon does not detect the accuracy error, this could lead to an intraprocedural delay, a potential for reversible tissue
The firm became aware that three (3) lots of the NAV Suction Instruments contain calibration issues causing incorrect tip orientation display in the system.
The firm became aware that three (3) lots of the NAV Suction Instruments contain calibration issues causing incorrect tip orientation display in the system.
The firm became aware that three (3) lots of the NAV Suction Instruments contain calibration issues causing incorrect tip orientation display in the system.
Source: FDA device classification, 510(k)/PMA, and recall datasets. Recall entries count distinct FDA recall numbers, so one recall event affecting several products appears as several entries. Browse every product code SPEQ tracks →