Cleared Traditional

K843808 - DUAL CHENNEL BRAIN ACTIVITY MONITOR

K843808 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for DUAL CHENNEL BRAIN ACTIVITY MONITOR, manufactured by Datex Division Instrumentarium Corp.. The device is a Class 2 Neurology device with product code OLT cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 42-day FDA review.

K843808 · Datex Division Instrumentarium Corp. · Neurology device
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Nov 1984
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Class 2
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K843808 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the DUAL CHENNEL BRAIN ACTIVITY MONITOR. Classified as Non-normalizing Quantitative Electroencephalograph Software (product code OLT), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Datex Division Instrumentarium Corp. (Helsinki 10 Finland, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on November 8, 1984 after a review of 42 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.1400 - 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K843808

510(k) Number K843808 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 27, 1984
Decision Date November 08, 1984
Days to Decision 42 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
106d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 42d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

OLT Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

Product Code OLT Non-normalizing Quantitative Electroencephalograph Software
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.1400
Definition Analyze Electroencephalograph Data Using Conventional Methodology To Output And Display Standard Electroencephalograph Parameters For Interpretation By A Qualified User.
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.