Pulse Generator KALOS-04
by Biotronik Sales, Inc. 510(k)
Active
510(k) K841950
Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK841950 | Date25 Jun 1984 | StatusActive |
Coverage
- Active
- Expiring
- Withdrawn
- Listed
- Not covered
United States — FDA 510(k) Active
Recalls
No FDA recalls on record, checked 22 Oct 2026.
Specification
- 510(k) Number
- FDA Product Code
- DXY
- Device Class
- Class III
- Regulation
- 21 CFR Part 870.3610
- Advisory Committee
- Cardiovascular
- FDA Decision
- SESE Substantially Equivalent
Overview
AI-generated summary, 18 Sep 2026
The Pulse Generator Kalos-04 is an Implantable Pacemaker Pulse-Generator, a Class 3 medical device designed to regulate cardiac rhythm by delivering electrical impulses to the heart. It is intended for patients requiring pacing support due to bradycardia or other conduction disorders, ensuring consistent and reliable cardiac function.
This device is supplied sterile and intended for single-use implantation, adhering to FDA 510(k) clearance under product code DXY and regulation 870.3610. It is classified as a high-risk, life-sustaining cardiovascular device, with no MRI safety data specified. Storage and handling must comply with sterile medical device protocols, and its regulatory status is confirmed via FDA_510K clearance (K841950) under the Traditional pathway.
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Questions
AI-generated answers, 18 Sep 2026
What clinical conditions is the Pulse Generator Kalos-04 designed to address, and how does it work?
The Pulse Generator Kalos-04 is specifically designed to regulate cardiac rhythm for patients with bradycardia or conduction disorders. It achieves this by delivering controlled electrical impulses to the heart, ensuring consistent and reliable cardiac function. This device is intended for implantation in patients who require pacing support to maintain proper heart rhythm.
Is the Pulse Generator Kalos-04 intended for single-use or reusable implantation, and how should it be handled?
The Pulse Generator Kalos-04 is supplied sterile and intended for single-use implantation only. Due to its sterile packaging, it must be handled following strict sterile medical device protocols to prevent contamination before and during use. Reuse is not recommended or supported by the manufacturer.
What regulatory pathway was used for FDA clearance of this device, and what product code does it fall under?
The Pulse Generator Kalos-04 received FDA clearance through the Traditional 510(k) pathway under the product code DXY and regulation 870.3610. This classification aligns with its designation as a high-risk, life-sustaining cardiovascular device, specifically an Implantable Pacemaker Pulse-Generator.
Does the device have any known compatibility with MRI procedures, and what storage requirements apply?
The device data does not specify any MRI safety data, meaning its compatibility with MRI procedures is not confirmed or recommended. For storage, the Pulse Generator Kalos-04 must be kept in accordance with sterile medical device protocols to maintain its integrity and sterility until implantation.
What advisory committee reviewed this device submission, and how does that relate to its intended use?
The submission for the Pulse Generator Kalos-04 was reviewed by the FDA’s Cardiovascular (CV) Advisory Committee, which evaluates devices intended for cardiovascular applications. This committee’s involvement reflects the device’s classification as a high-risk, life-sustaining pacemaker, ensuring its safety and effectiveness for patients requiring pacing support due to bradycardia or conduction disorders.