Neurosurgical Nerve Locator
The Neurosurgical Nerve Locator is an ear, nose, and throat specialty device used to locate or monitor the function of spinal nerve roots or peripheral nerves during neurosurgery, helping surgeons identify and preserve neural structures. It falls under the Ear, Nose, Throat medical specialty and is classified as a Class 2 device under regulation 874.1820, requiring 510(k) premarket notification. These devices use electrical stimulation to elicit nerve responses and are essential tools in spine and cranial nerve surgery. It is not an implant and is not life-sustaining.
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Basic Information
- Product Code
- PDQ
- Device Class
- FDA class 2
- Regulation Number
- 874.1820
- Medical Specialty
- Ear, Nose, Throat
- Review Panel
- NE
- Submission Type
- 1
Device Characteristics
Definition
To locate or monitor function of spinal nerve roots or peripheral nerves during neurosurgery.
510(k) Clearance History
Related 510(k) Clearances
This FDA classification is associated with 35 510(k) clearances via K numbers.
| K Number | Device Name | Decision Date | Decision | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K253580 | Sterile Insulated Dilators, 5, 10, 16mm (MDT-0442S); Sterile, Insulated Dilator, 20mm (MDT-0469S) | Apr 26, 2026 | Substantially Equivalent | Tedan Surgical Innovations |
| K243636 | Neuralytix iD3 System (NTX-9001) | Jun 26, 2025 | Substantially Equivalent | Neuralytix, LLC |
| K223438 | TELIGEN System Peripheral Motor Nerve Stimulation Indications | Feb 10, 2023 | Substantially Equivalent | Medos International SARL |
| K221821 | ATEC IOM Accessory Instruments | Sep 23, 2022 | Substantially Equivalent | Alphatec Spine, Inc. |
| K220160 | PediGuard Threaded | Mar 31, 2022 | Substantially Equivalent | Spineguard S.A. |
| K203684 | Neurosign V4 Intraoperative Nerve Monitor | Mar 17, 2021 | Substantially Equivalent | Magstim Company, Ltd. |
| K201454 | DSG Connect Technology | Feb 10, 2021 | Substantially Equivalent | Spineguard S.A. |
| K191723 | ATEC IOM Accessory Instruments | Oct 18, 2019 | Substantially Equivalent | Alphatec Spine, Inc. |
| K190163 | ALARA Neuro Access Kit | Jul 16, 2019 | Substantially Equivalent | SurGenTec, LLC |
| K182617 | ATEC IOM Accessory Instruments | May 09, 2019 | Substantially Equivalent | Alphatec Spine, Inc. |
| K182662 | NAV PAK Needle, NIM NAV PAK Needle | Apr 10, 2019 | Substantially Equivalent | Boston Endo Surgical Tech, |
| K181559 | Neurosign V4 Intraoperative Nerve Monitor | Nov 09, 2018 | Substantially Equivalent | Magstim Company, Ltd. |
| K180542 | NIM PAK Needle; NIM XPAK Needle; NIM Pedicle Probe | Aug 22, 2018 | Substantially Equivalent | Boston Endo Surgical Tech, |
| K173526 | SENTIO MMG Gen 2 | Apr 05, 2018 | Substantially Equivalent | Medos International SARL |
| K173134 | SENTIO MMG Pedicle Access Needles | Mar 22, 2018 | Substantially Equivalent | Medos International SARL |
| K171807 | ES2 Neuromonitoring Accessory Instruments | Jul 18, 2017 | Substantially Equivalent | Stryker Corporation |
| K162313 | NuVasive Next Generation NVM5 System | Mar 16, 2017 | Substantially Equivalent | Nu Vasive, Incorporated |
| K161893 | Neuromonitoring Kit | Oct 18, 2016 | Substantially Equivalent | SI-BONE, Inc. |
| K152747 | DSG Threaded Drill System | Jun 10, 2016 | Substantially Equivalent | Spineguard S.A. |
| K152942 | NuVasiveNVM5 System | Jan 13, 2016 | Substantially Equivalent | Nu Vasive, Incorporated |
| K143641 | NuVasive NVM5 System | Mar 27, 2015 | Substantially Equivalent | Nu Vasive, Incorporated |
| K142438 | Nerve Monitoring Cable System | Mar 05, 2015 | Substantially Equivalent | Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc. (Rti Surgical, Inc.) |
| K143159 | Cannulated PediGuard Needle#1, Cannulated PediGuard Needle#2, Cannulated PediGuard Needle 120mm, Cannulated PediGuard Handle; PediGuard Tri Tip Ø4.0mm, PediGuard Tri Tip Ø3.2mm, PediGuard Tri Tip Ø2.5mm, PediGuard Ø2.5mm XS, PediGuard Curv, PediGuard Curv XS | Jan 23, 2015 | Substantially Equivalent | Spineguard S.A. |
| K141968 | NUVASIVE NVM5 SYSTEM | Nov 14, 2014 | Substantially Equivalent | Nuvasive, Inc. |
| K140088 | PHANTOM XL INSULATED DILATORS | Sep 25, 2014 | Substantially Equivalent | Tedan Surgical Innovations, LLC |
| K131304 | SENTIO MMG | May 29, 2014 | Substantially Equivalent | Innovative Surgical Solutions, LLC ("Iss") |
| K132694 | NUVASIVE NVM5 SYSTEM | May 16, 2014 | Substantially Equivalent | Nu Vasive, Incorporated |
| K133530 | NUVASIVE EMG ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE | May 02, 2014 | Substantially Equivalent | Nu Vasive, Incorporated |
| K132138 | RHYTHMLINK DISPOSABLE CONCENTRIC STIMULATING PROBE | Apr 11, 2014 | Substantially Equivalent | Rhythmlink International, LLC |
| K132373 | BIOMET ACCESS SYSTEM | Mar 27, 2014 | Substantially Equivalent | Biomet Spine (Aka Ebi, LLC) |
| K123390 | PEDIGUARD NERVE DETECTOR SYSTEM | Aug 08, 2013 | Substantially Equivalent | Spineguard S.A. |
| K130806 | NEUROVISION INK PRINTED ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE ELECTRODE | Jul 12, 2013 | Substantially Equivalent | Neurovision Medical Products, Inc. |
| K120590 | DILATOR TUBE SET | May 07, 2013 | Substantially Equivalent | Koros USA, Inc. |
| K123307 | NUVASIVE NVM5 SYSTEM | Apr 23, 2013 | Substantially Equivalent | Nuvasive, Inc. |
| K123589 | CADWELL DISPOSABLE PROBE HANDLE | Mar 19, 2013 | Substantially Equivalent | Cadwell |
FEI Numbers
This FDA classification entry is associated with 58 FEI numbers. Click on an entry to view related FDA registrations.
Registration Numbers
This FDA classification entry is associated with 58 registration numbers. Click on an entry to view related FDA registrations.