Cleared Special

K083818 - UNIVERSAL ELECTRODES

K083818 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for UNIVERSAL ELECTRODES, manufactured by Neurometrix, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Neurology device with product code GXY cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 30-day FDA review.

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.

FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K083818

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
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
119d faster than avg
Panel avg: 149d · This submission: 30d
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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