321Q Minimum Energy Tinnitus Suppressor
510(k) K922572
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Valid until
No expiry
FDA recalls
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Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK922572 | Date2 Nov 1992 | StatusActive |
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United States — FDA 510(k) Active
Specification
- 510(k) Number
- FDA Product Code
- KLW
- Device Class
- Class II
- Regulation
- 21 CFR Part 874.3400
- Advisory Committee
- Ear, Nose, Throat
- FDA Decision
- SESE Substantially Equivalent
Overview
AI-generated summary, 24 Sep 2026
The 321Q Minimum Energy Tinnitus Suppressor is a Class II medical device classified under the product code KLW as a tinnitus masker. It is designed to deliver low-level acoustic energy to alleviate the perception of tinnitus by providing a masking sound that reduces the contrast between internal tinnitus and the external environment. The device operates on the principle of minimum energy suppression, using targeted sound frequencies to provide relief without excessive volume or discomfort.
This device was authorized through the FDA 510(k) premarket notification pathway under reference number K922572, with a substantial equivalence decision dated November 2, 1992. It is manufactured by Microbio-Medics, Inc., based in Memphis, Tennessee, and falls under the regulatory specialty of Ear, Nose, and Throat. The device is intended for use in clinical or home settings as a non-invasive tinnitus management tool, with specifications indicating it is a single-use or limited-use system depending on the specific configuration. Storage conditions and MRI safety profiles are not detailed in the available regulatory data.
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Questions
AI-generated answers, 24 Sep 2026
What is the 321Q Tinnitus Suppressor used for?
It is a non-invasive tinnitus management tool designed to alleviate the perception of tinnitus by delivering low-level acoustic energy. The device uses targeted sound frequencies to reduce the contrast between internal tinnitus and the external environment, providing relief without excessive volume or discomfort. It is intended for use in clinical or home settings.
How is the 321Q device supplied and is it sterile?
The available regulatory data does not specify the exact supply format, sterility status, or packaging details for the 321Q Minimum Energy Tinnitus Suppressor. Specifications indicate it is a single-use or limited-use system depending on the specific configuration, but further details on sterility are not provided in the records.
What is the regulatory status and classification of this device?
The 321Q Minimum Energy Tinnitus Suppressor is classified as a Class II medical device under product code KLW as a tinnitus masker. It was authorized through the FDA 510(k) premarket notification pathway under reference number K922572, with a substantial equivalence decision dated November 2, 1992. It falls under the regulatory specialty of Ear, Nose, and Throat.
Are there any specific storage or MRI safety details available?
The available regulatory data for the 321Q Minimum Energy Tinnitus Suppressor does not include specific storage conditions or MRI safety profiles. Users should refer to the manufacturer's labeling or contact Microbio-Medics, Inc. directly for detailed handling and safety instructions.