Stimulator, Nerve, Electrical, Percutaneous (Pens), For Pain Relief
NHI · Class II — Moderate Risk (510(k) clearance required) · Neurology · 21 CFR 882.5890
Classification
FDA Product Code
NHI
Device class
Class II — Moderate Risk (510(k) clearance required)
Regulation
21 CFR 882.5890
Review panel
NE
Medical specialty
Neurology
Submission type
1
GMP exempt
N
Life sustaining
N
Implant
N
Third-party review
Y
Definition
Percutaneous electrical nerve stimulator (pens) is a device used for the treatment of pain. Unlike the classified transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator that apply an electrical current to electrodes on a patient's skin to deliver stimulation, a pens uses electrodes that are placed percutaneously to deliver stimulation,