Cleared Traditional

K781290 - SIGNAL AVERAGER MODEL 4202

K781290 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for SIGNAL AVERAGER MODEL 4202, manufactured by Princeton Applied Research Corp.. The device is a Class 2 Neurology device with product code GWK cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 50-day FDA review.

K781290 · Princeton Applied Research Corp. · Neurology device
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K781290 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the SIGNAL AVERAGER MODEL 4202. Classified as Conditioner, Signal, Physiological (product code GWK), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Princeton Applied Research Corp. (Mchenry, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 15, 1978 after a review of 50 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.1845 - 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: Fast-track predicate clearance. Standard predicate reliance. The short review cycle indicates strong predicate alignment - the FDA found sufficient equivalence without extended technical review.

FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K781290

510(k) Number K781290 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 27, 1978
Decision Date September 15, 1978
Days to Decision 50 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
99d faster than avg
Panel avg: 149d · This submission: 50d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

GWK Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code GWK Conditioner, Signal, Physiological
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.1845
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.

Regulatory Peers - GWK Conditioner, Signal, Physiological

All 22
Devices cleared under the same product code (GWK) and FDA review panel - the closest regulatory comparables to K781290.
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K781290 · SIGNAL AVERAGER MODEL 4202
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