Browse hierarchy: [Neurology (NE)](/submissions/NE) → [Subpart F — Neurological Therapeutic Devices](/submissions/NE/subpart-f%E2%80%94neurological-therapeutic-devices) → [21 CFR 882.5235](/submissions/NE/subpart-f%E2%80%94neurological-therapeutic-devices/882.5235) → HCB — Device, Aversive Conditioning

# HCB · Device, Aversive Conditioning

_Neurology · 21 CFR 882.5235 · Class 2_

**Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/NE/subpart-f%E2%80%94neurological-therapeutic-devices/HCB

## Overview

- **Product Code:** HCB
- **Device Name:** Device, Aversive Conditioning
- **Regulation:** [21 CFR 882.5235](/submissions/NE/subpart-f%E2%80%94neurological-therapeutic-devices/882.5235)
- **Device Class:** 2
- **Review Panel:** [Neurology](/submissions/NE)
- **3rd-party reviewable:** yes

## Identification

An aversive conditioning device is an instrument used to administer an electrical shock or other noxious stimulus to a patient to modify undesirable behavioral characteristics.

## Classification Rationale

Class II (special controls), except for electrical stimulation devices for self-injurious or aggressive behavior. Electrical stimulation devices for self-injurious or aggressive behavior are banned. See § 895.105 of this chapter.

## Special Controls

*Classification.* Class II (special controls), except for electrical stimulation devices for self-injurious or aggressive behavior. Electrical stimulation devices for self-injurious or aggressive behavior are banned. See § 895.105 of this chapter.

## Recent Cleared Devices (6 of 6)

| Record | Device Name | Applicant | Decision Date | Decision |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [K911820](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/NE/subpart-f%E2%80%94neurological-therapeutic-devices/HCB/K911820.md) | GED (GRADUATED ELECTRONIC DECELERATOR | Behavior Research Institute, Inc. | Dec 5, 1994 | SESE |
| [K871158](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/NE/subpart-f%E2%80%94neurological-therapeutic-devices/HCB/K871158.md) | SIBIS REMOTE ACTUATOR | Human Technologies, Inc. | May 29, 1987 | SESE |
| [K853178](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/NE/subpart-f%E2%80%94neurological-therapeutic-devices/HCB/K853178.md) | SIBIS SELF INJURIOUS BEHAVIOR INHIBITING SYSTEM | Oxford Medilog, Inc. | Feb 28, 1986 | SESE |
| [K820622](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/NE/subpart-f%E2%80%94neurological-therapeutic-devices/HCB/K820622.md) | ELECTROSTIMULI AVERSION MACHINE | Michael R. Kiss | Apr 9, 1982 | SESE |
| [K790738](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/NE/subpart-f%E2%80%94neurological-therapeutic-devices/HCB/K790738.md) | HABITSABATER | Jackson Ent. | Jun 20, 1979 | SESE |
| [K760166](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/NE/subpart-f%E2%80%94neurological-therapeutic-devices/HCB/K760166.md) | STIMULATOR, SONIC CONTROL (AS-1) | Farrall Instruments, Inc. | Jul 20, 1976 | SESE |

## Top Applicants

- Behavior Research Institute, Inc. — 1 clearance
- Farrall Instruments, Inc. — 1 clearance
- Human Technologies, Inc. — 1 clearance
- Jackson Ent. — 1 clearance
- Michael R. Kiss — 1 clearance

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**Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/NE/subpart-f%E2%80%94neurological-therapeutic-devices/HCB](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/NE/subpart-f%E2%80%94neurological-therapeutic-devices/HCB)

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