Cleared Traditional

K162891 - Complete Control System (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

Apr 2017
Decision
179d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K162891 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Complete Control System. Classified as Electrode, Cutaneous (product code GXY), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Coapt, LLC (Chicago, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 14, 2017 after a review of 179 days - an extended review cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.1320 - 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: Standard predicate-based submission. Standard predicate reliance. This clearance follows a standard predicate-based equivalence path within the Neurology review framework, consistent with the majority of Class II 510(k) submissions.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K162891 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 17, 2016
Decision Date April 14, 2017
Days to Decision 179 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary Summary PDF
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
16d slower than avg
Panel avg: 163d · This submission: 179d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

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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