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510(k) · Cleared

Recalled · Class II · 2024

Nalu Neurostimulation System

K183047510(k) TraditionalCleared Mar 22, 2019140-day reviewClass II21 CFR 882.5880Recalls 1

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Boston Scientific Neuromodulation · GZB Stimulator, Spinal-Cord, Implanted (Pain Relief)

Cleared on Mar 22, 2019 as substantially equivalent to K170141 (Stimwave Technologies Incorporated, 2017) after a 140-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 1988. 6 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.

Decided
Mar 22, 2019
Review
140 days
Class
Class II
Product code
GZB
Recalls
1
Predicates
1

Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K883780 (1988). 8 ancestors in all. 6 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.

  1. Root · 6 generations backK883780 Xtrel, Model Number 3425Medtronic Vascular · 1988
  2. 5 generations backK141399 Freedom Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) SystemStimwave Technologies Incorporated · 2014
  3. 4 generations backK150517 Freedom Spinal Cord Stimulator SystemStimwave Technologies Incorporated · 2015
  4. 3 generations backK160600 Freedom Spinal Cord Stimulator SystemStimwave Technologies Incorporated · 2016
  5. 2 generations backK162161 Receiver Kit, Trial Kit, Spare Lead Kit, Sterile Revision Kit…Stimwave Technologies Incorporated · 2016
  6. 1 generation backK170141 Receiver Kit, Trial Kit, Spare Lead Kit, Sterile Revision Kit…Stimwave Technologies Incorporated · 2017
  7. This deviceK183047 Nalu Neurostimulation SystemBoston Scientific Neuromodulation · 2019
  8. Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK201618 Nalu Neurostimulation SCS systemBoston Scientific Neuromodulation · 2020
  9. Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK203547 Nalu Neurostimulation SystemBoston Scientific Neuromodulation · 2021
  10. Descendant · 3 generations on · 1 of its ownK221376 Nalu Neurostimulation SystemBoston Scientific Neuromodulation · 2022
  11. Descendant · 4 generations on · 0 of its ownK233801 Nalu Neurostimulation System for Spinal Cord Stimulation; Nalu…Boston Scientific Neuromodulation · 2024 · Recalled
  12. Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK202274 Nalu Neurostimulation Kit (lnte:gmted 40 em: Single 8/Dual 8), Nalu…Boston Scientific Neuromodulation · 2020

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Descendants cleared per year

2019: 12020: 22021: 12022: 12024: 1
2019high 2 (2020) · low 0 (2023)2026

Most influential descendants

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  • K201618Nalu Neurostimulation SCS systemBoston Scientific Neuromodulation · 2020 · cites it directly3descendants
  • K203547Nalu Neurostimulation SystemBoston Scientific Neuromodulation · 2021 · 2 generations on2descendants
  • K221376Nalu Neurostimulation SystemBoston Scientific Neuromodulation · 2022 · 3 generations on1descendant
  • K233801Nalu Neurostimulation System for Spinal Cord Stimulation; Nalu Neurostimulation System…Boston Scientific Neuromodulation · 2024 · 4 generations on0descendants
  • K202274Nalu Neurostimulation Kit (lnte:gmted 40 em: Single 8/Dual 8), Nalu Neurostimulation Kit…Boston Scientific Neuromodulation · 2020 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−6K883780Xtrel, Model Number 3425Medtronic Vascular1988—
−5K141399Freedom Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) SystemStimwave Technologies Incorporated2014—
−4K150517Freedom Spinal Cord Stimulator SystemStimwave Technologies Incorporated2015—
−3K160600Freedom Spinal Cord Stimulator SystemStimwave Technologies Incorporated2016—
−2K162161Receiver Kit, Trial Kit, Spare Lead Kit, Sterile Revision Kit, Wearable…Stimwave Technologies Incorporated2016—
−1K170141Receiver Kit, Trial Kit, Spare Lead Kit, Sterile Revision Kit, Wearable…Stimwave Technologies Incorporated2017—
0 (this device)K183047Nalu Neurostimulation SystemBoston Scientific Neuromodulation2019—
+1K201618Nalu Neurostimulation SCS systemBoston Scientific Neuromodulation2020—
+2K203547Nalu Neurostimulation SystemBoston Scientific Neuromodulation2021—
+3K221376Nalu Neurostimulation SystemBoston Scientific Neuromodulation2022—
+4K233801Nalu Neurostimulation System for Spinal Cord Stimulation; Nalu…Boston Scientific Neuromodulation20241
+1K202274Nalu Neurostimulation Kit (lnte:gmted 40 em: Single 8/Dual 8), Nalu…Boston Scientific Neuromodulation2020—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
199510
200110

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
201910
202020
202110
202210
202410
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K183047, 1988–2024Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.

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Top candidate predicates for a new GZB device

  1. #1 K221376 Nalu Neurostimulation Systemscore 8.9 · 9 generations · no Class I recall
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What was it cleared against? (1)

Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K170141Receiver Kit, Trial Kit, Spare Lead Kit, Sterile Revision Kit, Wearable Antenna Assembly…
Summary page 4
…lanted (Pain Relief) Class: Class II Device Classification Panel: Neurology Legally Marketed Predicate Device(s) Freedom SCS System (K170141) by Stimwave Technologies, Inc. Hereafter, also referred to as the Stimwave Freedom SCS System. In addition, references are made…
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated2017—
†K141399Freedom Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) SystemStimwave Technologies Incorporated2014—
†K934065Medtronic Mattrix 3271/3272 Neurostimulation SystemMedtronic Vascular1995—
†K883780Xtrel, Model Number 3425Medtronic Vascular1988—
†K000852Renew Neurostimulation SystemAdvanced Neuromodulation Systems2001—

Also cleared against K170141: 2 other devices →

What descends from it? (6)

3 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K201618Nalu Neurostimulation SCS systemBoston Scientific Neuromodulation20203
K202274Nalu Neurostimulation Kit (lnte:gmted 40 em: Single 8/Dual 8), Nalu Neurostimulation Kit…Boston Scientific Neuromodulation20200
K190960Nalu Lead Blank (50cm)Boston Scientific Neuromodulation20190

Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)

Recalls of this device

DateClassRecallRoot causeReason
Jun 3, 2024Class IIZ-2257-2024Nonconforming Material/ComponentNeurostimulation Systems have a manufacturing non-conformance that may reduce the efficiency of the radiofrequency signals between the Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG) and the Therapy Disc, causing the IPG to be non-functional, which…

No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.

What does this lineage say?

  • The line of descent spans 31 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
  • None of the 8 ancestors has a recall.
  • Of its descendants, K201618 (Boston Scientific Neuromodulation, 2020) has gone furthest, with 3 descendants of its own.
  • 2 other devices also cite its predicate K170141.

How does its category compare?

All GZB devices

GZB Stimulator, Spinal-Cord, Implanted (Pain Relief): FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2019, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · GZB

1in 2024

2007: 22008: 12009: 32010: 12011: 42012: 22013: 22014: 22015: 22016: 22017: 22018: 12019: 42020: 22021: 12022: 12024: 1
2007high 4 (2011) · low 0 (2023)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · GZB

149in 2019

2009: 62 days median2011: 67 days median2019: 149 days median
2007high 149 (2019) · low 62 (2009)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · GZB

1in 2010

2008: 12010: 12026 (partial year): 1
2007high 1 (2008) · low 0 (2007)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · GZB

313in 2025

2007: 2012008: 682009: 592010: 1572011: 4712012: 1,0902013: 4,4282014: 10,8492015: 7,5072016: 4,5562017: 5,5112018: 5,2442019: 6432020: 4662021: 3322022: 2092023: 2362024: 3182025: 313
2007high 10,849 (2014) · low 59 (2009)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code GZB, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
20072—0201
20081—168
2009362059
20101—1157
20114670471
20122—01,090
20132—04,428
20142—010,849
20152—07,507
20162—04,556
20172—05,511
20181—05,244
201941490643
20202—0466
20211—0332
20221—0209
20230—0236
20241—0318
20250—0313
20260—1—

What is it indicated for?

The Nalu Neurostimulation System is indicated as the sole mitigating agent or as an adjunct to other modes of therapy used in a multidisciplinary approach for chronic, intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs, including unilateral or bilateral pain.

The trial devices are solely used for trial stimulation (no longer thank 30 days) to determine efficacy before recommendation for a permanent (long term) device.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K183047: Nalu Neurostimulation System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K183047

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Record history
  • FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
  • Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
  • Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
  • Page last updated Nov 3, 2026