Cleared Traditional

K781743 - RESPONSE SYSTEM

K781743 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for RESPONSE SYSTEM by Tracor Instruments, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Neurology device (product code GWL) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 42-day FDA review.

K781743 · Tracor Instruments, Inc. · Neurology device
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Dec 1978
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Class 2
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K781743 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the RESPONSE SYSTEM, TN-3000. Classified as Amplifier, Physiological Signal (product code GWL), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Tracor Instruments, Inc. (Mchenry, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on December 1, 1978 after a review of 42 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. 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.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K781743 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 20, 1978
Decision Date December 01, 1978
Days to Decision 42 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
106d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 42d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

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.

Regulatory Peers - GWL Amplifier, Physiological Signal

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NEUROPACK II 5100
K841612 · Nihon Kohden America, Inc. · Jun 1984
AMPLIFIER OTRONA, MODEL N3A-EMG
K772102 · Honeywell, Inc. · Nov 1977
AMPLIFIER MODEL N3B-EEG
K771683 · Honeywell, Inc. · Sep 1977