Cleared Traditional

K960873 - MODEL 1210

K960873 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for MODEL 1210, manufactured by Physiometrix, Inc.. The device is a Class 2 Neurology device with product code GXY cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 53-day FDA review.

K960873 · Physiometrix, Inc. · Neurology device
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Apr 1996
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K960873 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the MODEL 1210, MEDIUM E-NET. Classified as Electrode, Cutaneous (product code GXY), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Physiometrix, Inc. (N. Billerica, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 26, 1996 after a review of 53 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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FDA 510(k) Submission Details - K960873

510(k) Number K960873 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 04, 1996
Decision Date April 26, 1996
Days to Decision 53 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
95d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 53d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

GXY Device Classification - Class 2, Special Controls

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.

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