Cleared Special

K121996 - BE PLUS LTM AMPLIFIER GWI AMPLIFIER (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

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K121996 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the BE PLUS LTM AMPLIFIER GWI AMPLIFIER. Classified as Amplifier, Physiological Signal (product code GWL), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Eb Neuro S.P.A. (Indianapolis, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on August 3, 2012 after a review of 25 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.1835 - 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 K121996 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 09, 2012
Decision Date August 03, 2012
Days to Decision 25 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
123d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 25d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code GWL Amplifier, Physiological Signal
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.1835
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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