Cleared Traditional

DYNEX REUSABLE, SELF-ADHERING ELECTRODE W/TENS (K854204) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

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

K854204 · La Jolla Technology, Inc. · Neurology device
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Jan 1986
Decision
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Class 2
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K854204 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the DYNEX REUSABLE, SELF-ADHERING ELECTRODE W/TENS. Classified as Electrode, Cutaneous (product code GXY), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by La Jolla Technology, Inc. (San Diego, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on January 10, 1986 after a review of 86 days - a notably fast clearance 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: 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 K854204 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 16, 1985
Decision Date January 10, 1986
Days to Decision 86 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
62d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 86d
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.

Regulatory Peers - GXY Electrode, Cutaneous

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