Cleared Special

K020670 - MODEL 4310 PSARRAY2 EEG ELECTRODE

K020670 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for MODEL 4310 PSARRAY2 EEG ELECTRODE, manufactured by Physiometrix, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Neurology device with product code GXY cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 221-day FDA review.

K020670 · Physiometrix, Inc. · Neurology device
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K020670 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODEL 4310 PSARRAY2 EEG ELECTRODE. Classified as Electrode, Cutaneous (product code GXY), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Physiometrix, Inc. (North Billerica, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 8, 2002 after a review of 221 days - an extended review cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.1320 - 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. Standard predicate reliance. 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K020670

510(k) Number K020670 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 01, 2002
Decision Date October 08, 2002
Days to Decision 221 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
72d slower than avg
Panel avg: 149d · This submission: 221d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

GXY Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code GXY Electrode, Cutaneous
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.1320
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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