Cleared Special

K040360 - EMU128S

K040360 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for EMU128S by Excel Tech. , Ltd.. It is a Class 2 Neurology device (product code GWQ) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 28-day FDA review.

K040360 · Excel Tech. , Ltd. · Neurology device
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K040360 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the EMU128S, MODEL EX-NW-128S. Classified as Full-montage Standard Electroencephalograph (product code GWQ), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Excel Tech. , Ltd. (Oakville, Ontario, CA). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on March 12, 2004 after a review of 28 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.1400 - 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 K040360 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received February 13, 2004
Decision Date March 12, 2004
Days to Decision 28 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
120d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 28d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code GWQ Full-montage Standard Electroencephalograph
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.1400
Definition Acquire, Display, Store, And Archive Electroencephalographic Signals From The Brain Using A Full Montage Array (i.e., 16 Or More Electrodes) And User-specified Locations
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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