Cleared Traditional

K040986 - CADWELL LIMB MOVEMENT MODULE (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Class II Neurology device cleared through predicate-based substantial equivalence - typically does not require clinical trials.

K040986 · Cadwell Laboratories, Inc. · Neurology device
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Jul 2004
Decision
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Class 2
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K040986 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the CADWELL LIMB MOVEMENT MODULE. Classified as Device, Sleep Assessment (product code LEL), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Cadwell Laboratories, Inc. (Kennewick, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 1, 2004 after a review of 77 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.5050 - the FDA neurology device framework. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Fast-track predicate clearance. Standard predicate reliance. The short review cycle indicates strong predicate alignment - the FDA found sufficient equivalence without extended technical review.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K040986 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 15, 2004
Decision Date July 01, 2004
Days to Decision 77 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
71d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 77d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code LEL Device, Sleep Assessment
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.5050
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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