Cryo-Touch III
510(k) K120415
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FDA recalls
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Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK120415 | Date22 Jun 2012 | StatusActive |
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United States — FDA 510(k) Active
Specification
- 510(k) Number
- FDA Product Code
- GXH
- Device Class
- Class II
- Regulation
- 21 CFR Part 882.4250
- Advisory Committee
- Neurology
- FDA Decision
- SESE Substantially Equivalent
Overview
AI-generated summary, 1 Oct 2026
The Myoscience Cryo-Touch III is a portable cryogenic surgical device used to destroy tissue and/or produce lesions in nervous tissue through application of extreme cold to the selected site. The device operates by introducing a needle probe tip cooled by cryogenic fluid (liquid nitrous oxide, N2O) to a targeted area via the Joule-Thomson effect.
The Cryo-Touch III (K120415) received FDA 510(k) clearance as a substantially equivalent device under product code GXH, with regulation number 882.4250, and is classified as a Class II device in the neurology specialty. It is manufactured by Myoscience, Inc. in Redwood City, CA, and is intended for use in surgical procedures to ablate nervous tissue through focused cold therapy.
Other devices from Myoscience, Inc.
Questions
AI-generated answers, 1 Oct 2026
What is the Cryo-Touch III used for?
The Cryo-Touch III is used to destroy tissue and/or produce lesions in nervous tissue by applying extreme cold through a needle probe tip cooled by liquid nitrous oxide, enabling targeted ablation in surgical procedures.
How is the Cryo-Touch III supplied and is it reusable?
The Cryo-Touch III is a portable device designed for use in surgical settings; it operates by introducing a cooled needle probe via the Joule-Thomson effect using liquid nitrous oxide, and based on its description as a surgical device for tissue ablation, it is intended for single-use applications to ensure sterility and prevent cross-contamination.
What regulatory pathway was used for the Cryo-Touch III?
The Cryo-Touch III (K120415) received FDA 510(k) clearance as a substantially equivalent device, meaning it was found to be substantially equivalent to a legally marketed predicate device under the traditional 510(k) review process.