Cleared Special

UNIVERSAL ELECTRODES (K083818) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K083818 · Neurometrix, Inc. · Neurology device
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K083818 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the UNIVERSAL ELECTRODES. Classified as Electrode, Cutaneous (product code GXY), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Neurometrix, Inc. (Waltham, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 21, 2009 after a review of 30 days - a notably fast clearance 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. 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 K083818 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 22, 2008
Decision Date January 21, 2009
Days to Decision 30 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
118d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 30d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

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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