Cleared Special

STATSIGN ELECTRODE CONDUCTIVITY GEL, GRAHAM-FIELD ELECTRODE CONDUCTIVITY GEL, MODELS 004008, 48-4000 2GF, 48-4000GF (K001705) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

Class II Neurology device cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway - typically does not require clinical trials.

K001705 · Chester Labs, Inc. · Neurology device
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K001705 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the STATSIGN ELECTRODE CONDUCTIVITY GEL, GRAHAM-FIELD ELECTRODE CONDUCTIVITY GEL,.... Classified as Media, Electroconductive (product code GYB), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Chester Labs, Inc. (Cincinnati, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on June 29, 2000 after a review of 24 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.1275 - the FDA neurology device framework. As a Special 510(k), this submission covers a manufacturer modification to an existing cleared device rather than a new device introduction.

Device pattern: Iterative device modification. Low regulatory complexity profile. This Special 510(k) clearance confirms that the manufacturer's modifications remained within the established regulatory envelope of the original cleared device.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K001705 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received June 05, 2000
Decision Date June 29, 2000
Days to Decision 24 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
124d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 24d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code GYB Media, Electroconductive
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.1275
What this classification means

Class II devices require demonstration of substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device. This pathway does not require clinical trials - it relies on engineering equivalence and performance data. Most Neurology devices follow this clearance model.

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