The Geodesic EEG System Series 100 products are intended to measure and record the electrical activity of the patient's brain. They can be used on adults, children, and infants.
Device Story
Digital EEG system for measuring/recording brain electrical activity; utilizes dense array of scalp electrodes (Geodesic Sensor Net) or standard/cap-type electrodes; includes amplifiers, central processing unit (Mac or PC), and software. System acquires, stores, and displays physiological signals. Used in clinical settings by healthcare professionals. Software (Net Station for Mac or Neurotravel Win for PC) controls data acquisition, storage, and review; does not perform diagnosis or independent analysis. Benefits include rapid electrode application and digital signal management.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data or comparative performance testing submitted. Compliance demonstrated via bench testing against international safety and electromagnetic compatibility standards (IEC 601.1, EN60601-1-2, EN 60601-2-26, EN 60601-2-40, ISO 10993).
Technological Characteristics
Digital EEG system; supports up to 256 electrodes; utilizes Geodesic Sensor Net or standard/cap electrodes. Mac or PC-based architecture. Software-controlled amplifiers. Standards: IEC 601.1 (safety), EN60601-1-2 (EMC), EN 60601-2-26/40 (EEG), ISO 10993 (biocompatibility).
Indications for Use
Indicated for measuring and recording brain electrical activity in adults, children, and infants. Prescription use only.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An electroencephalograph is a device used to measure and record the electrical activity of the patient's brain obtained by placing two or more electrodes on the head.
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### 510(k) SUMMARY
Submitter's name: Electrical Geodesics. Inc. 1600 Millrace Drive, Suite 307 Eugene, OR 97403 541-687-7962
June 21, 2004 Date summary prepared:
Device name:
Proprietary name: Common or usual name: Classification name:
Geodesic EEG System™ Series 100 EEG machine Electroencephalograph, 84 GWO Class II, 21 CFR 882.1400.
Legally marketed device for substantial equivalence comparison:
The predicate device for this submission is the Geodesic EEG System™ Model 200 submitted by Electrical Geodesics, Inc. and cleared for marketing under 510(k) *K012079.
Description of the device:
The Geodesic EEG System™ Series 100 products, also known as the GES Series 100, are digital electroencephalography systems (EEG) that can accommodate up to 256 electrodes. The GES Series 100 is computer controlled and capable of acquiring, storing, and displaying data. It includes electrodes, amplifiers, a central processing unit, and software. The GES Series 100 uses some components from the previously submitted and cleared Geodesic EEG System™ Model 200. It blends these with components from another manufacturer. The combined product is new and has not been previously submitted to FDA.
The GES Series 100 products are composed of the following components. The Geodesic Sensor Net® is a dense array of scalp electrodes designed to allow rapid application in an even distribution across the head and is the preferred electrode system. Standard EEG electrodes and cap-type electrodes purchased from other vendors may also be used. The Neurotravel WIDE consists of multiple amplifiers for physiological signals that are fully software controlled. The central processing unit can be either Mac based or PC based. Mac based systems use the proprietary Net Station® software package to control acquisition of data, storage of digital data, and manipulation of data for review. PC based systems use the Neurotravel Win software package to control similar system features. Neither software package performs any diagnosis. Additional components of the system are an articulated arm with extended cable, isolation transformer, rack system, various cables, standard components of personal computer (monitor, keyboard, and mouse), photic stimulator, video EEG, electrolyte solution, and disinfectant.
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Intended use of device:
The Geodesic EEG System Series 100 products are intended to measure and record the :: ectrical activity of the patient's brain. They can be used on adults, children, and infants.
Technological characteristics:
The technological characteristics of the Geodesic EEG System Series 100 are similar to those of the predicate device. Each product is a digital EEG system that is software controlled, and that can acquire, display, and record EEG data. The preferred electrodes for both systems are the Geodesic Sensor Nets. The amplifiers are different and so some differences in electrical parameters exist. The GES Series 100 can be based on either a Mac or a PC, with matching software, while the predicate device is based on a Mac. None of the software involved with these products analyzes the data independent of the operator or provides diagnosis.
#### Testing conducted:
Testing was conducted to ensure compliance with international standards related to electroencephalographs. The general safety standard used was: IEC 601.1 including Amendments 1 and 2. The electromagnetic compatibility standard was EN60601-1-2(1993). The electroencephalograph standards were EN 60601-2-26 (1994) and EN 60601-2-40 (1998). The biocompatibility standard was ISO 10993.
#### Performance testing:
Comparative performance testing and clinical evaluations were not submitted as part of this 510(k).
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## Previously Submitted Materials Being Withdrawn
The following materials which were submitted in the Original 510(k) or in the Supplement are being withdrawn or revised because of the withdrawal of the EP indication for use. All other parts of the previous submissions still support this application.
### Original 510(k)
| Section | Status |
|-------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Section 4 | Withdraw statements on page 16 describing Win software<br>support of EP/ERP. |
| Appendix IX | Neurotravel Win Technical Manual has been revised to<br>delete references to EP. Revised and complete manual<br>can be found in Appendix IV of the current submission. |
### Supplement
| Section | Status |
|--------------|--------------------------------|
| Cover Letter | Withdraw answer to question 1. |
| Appendix I | Withdrawn |
All other previously submitted material supports the EEG indications for use.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
AUG - 4 2004
Electrical Geodesics, Inc. c/o Ms. Linda J. Bovard, B.S. RAC R.S. McQuate & Associates 29611 Simmons Road Eugene, Oregon 97405
Re: K033399
KU33399
Trade/Device Name: Geodesic EEG System™ Series 100 (GES Series 100) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.1400 Regulation Name: Electroencephalograph Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GWQ Dated: June 22, 2004 Received: June 25, 2004
Dear Ms. Bovard:
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Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known):_K033399
Geodesic EEG System™ Series 100 (GES Series 100) Device Name:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Indications For Use:
The Geodesic EEG System™ Series 100 products are intended to measure and record The Clectrical activity of the patient's brain. They can be used on adults, children, and infants.
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use -------(21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Miriam C. Provost
(Division Sign-Off) Division of General, Restorative, and Neurological Devices
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