Cleared Special

K182967 - Visor System (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

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

K182967 · Cerebrotech Medical Systems, Inc. · Neurology device
Nov 2018
Decision
28d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K182967 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Visor System. Classified as Impedance Plethysmograph, Cranial (product code QAF), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Cerebrotech Medical Systems, Inc. (Pleasanton, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 23, 2018 after a review of 28 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 870.2770 - 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.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K182967 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 26, 2018
Decision Date November 23, 2018
Days to Decision 28 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary Summary PDF
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
135d faster than avg
Panel avg: 163d · This submission: 28d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code QAF Impedance Plethysmograph, Cranial
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 870.2770
Definition Detect Or Measure Variations In Volume In The Cranium, Using Tissue Impedance Properties.
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.