K131882 · Electrical Geodesics, Inc. · OLT · Feb 12, 2014 · Neurology
Device Facts
Record ID
K131882
Device Name
GEODESICEEG SYSTEM 400 SERIES (GES 400)
Applicant
Electrical Geodesics, Inc.
Product Code
OLT · Neurology
Decision Date
Feb 12, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 882.1400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Geodesic EEG System 400 Series™ (GES 400) is intended to measure and record the electrical activity of the patient's brain. It can be used on adults, children, and infants.
Device Story
Digital electroencephalograph (EEG) system; captures electrical brain activity via proprietary electrodes (HCGSN) or third-party DIN 42802 electrodes. System comprises Net Amps amplifier, isolation transformer, power supply, data acquisition computer, and Net Station software. Operates by digitizing analog signals (up to 256 channels; 24-bit A/D conversion; sampling rates 8,000–20,000 Hz). Used in clinical settings by healthcare professionals to record EEG data for diagnostic purposes. Output consists of raw EEG waveforms displayed on a monitor for clinician review. Hardware upgrades from predicate include Ethernet interface and embedded Atom processor. System is fully software-controlled with selectable high/low pass and notch filters.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical or animal testing submitted. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including electrical safety (UL 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-26, CAN/CSA 601.1-M90, CAN/CSA 60601-2-26) and software verification/validation (EN 62304, EN 62366).
Technological Characteristics
Digital EEG system; 24-bit A/D conversion; up to 256 channels; sampling rates 8k-20k Hz; input impedance >1.0 GΩ; CMRR >90dB. Connectivity via Ethernet. Software-controlled filtering (high/low pass, 50/60 Hz notch). Components: Net Amps amplifier, isolation transformer, PC. Standards: UL 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-26, EN 62304, EN 62366.
Indications for Use
Indicated for measuring and recording electrical brain activity in adults, children, and infants.
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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K131882
FEB 12 2014
# 510(k) Summary
## Contact Details
| Applicant Name: | Electrical Geodesics, Inc.<br>1600 Millrace Drive, Suite 200, Eugene, OR 97403<br>541-687-7962 |
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| Contact Name: | Linda J. Bovard<br>Bovard Consulting LLC<br>29611 Simmons Road, Eugene, OR 97405 |
| Date Prepared: | February 11, 2014 |
## Device Name
Trade Name: Geodesic EEG System™ 400 Series
Common Name: Electroencephalograph
Classification Name: Electroencephalograph, 882.1400, primary code OLT Non-normalizing quantitative electroencephalograph, secondary code GWQ electroencephalograph
## Legally Marketed Predicate Device(s)
Geodesic EEG System™ 300 (GES 300) by Electrical Geodesics, Inc. K063797
## Device Description
The Geodesic EEG System™ 400 Series (GES 400) is a digital electroencephalograph system (EEG). Each system consists of an amplifier, central processing unit, software, electrodes, and components of a standard personal computer (monitor, keyboard, and mouse).
The GES 400 Series consists of 3 models (GES 400, GES 405, and GES 410), each of which has a slightly different amplifier. The amplifiers are very similar and all are called Net Amps ". They vary in connectors used to attach the electrodes and in the A/D chips, which support different maximum sampling rates. The other parts of the GES 400 Series are identical and consist of an isolation transformer, a power supply, Net Station software, proprietary EEG electrodes, and data acquisition computer. Optional accessories include a cart that holds the components of the system, interface cable, and articulated arm. The GES 400 Series also accepts third party DIN 42802 electrodes and an SpO22 electrode.
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## Intended Use/Indications for use
The Geodesic EEG System 400 Series™ (GES 400) is intended to measure and record the electrical activity of the patient's brain. It can be used on adults, children, and infants.
## Substantial Equivalence Comparison
The GES 400 Series is a modification to the Geodesic EEG System™ 300. In the charts below, the column labeled GES 400 gives a full description for comparison with the predicate device, GES 300. "Same" in the GES 405 and GES 410 columns means that this item is identical to the GES 400.
| Comparison | GES 400 Series | | | GES 300 |
|-----------------------------------|---------------------------|------------------|------------------|---------------------------|
| | GES 400 | GES 405 | GES 410 | K063797 |
| System components: | | | | |
| amplifier | Net Amps™<br>400 | Net Amps™<br>405 | Net Amps™<br>410 | Net Amps™ 300 |
| CPU | Intel based | Same | Same | Intel based |
| preferred electrodes | HCGSN | Same | Same | HCGSN |
| electrode connector | Hypertronics | GEM | Hypertronics | Hypertronics |
| other supported EEG<br>electrodes | None | Same | Same | None |
| other supported<br>electrodes | Yes – DIN<br>42802 | Same | Same | Yes - DIN 42802 |
| acquisition software | Yes - Net<br>Station® 4.5 | Same | Same | Yes - Net Station®<br>4.2 |
| diagnostic software | No | Same | Same | No |
#### Table 1: Overall Comparison
The overall features of the GES 400 Series and the GES 300 are very similar. They have the same basic components and accept the same electrode types. The software has been upgraded from Net Station 4.2 to Net Station 4.5. There are three models of amplifier, which lead to the three models in the GES 400 Series. These amplifiers are described more fully in Table 2. As noted in Table 1, the Net Amps 400 and Net Amps 410 accept HCGSN electrodes with a Hypertronics connector, just like the GES 300. The Net Amps 405 accepts HCGSN electrodes with a GEM connector, which was cleared with the Geodesic EEG System Mobile (GEM) under K 112353. The electrodes used with all models are identical.
In overall features the GES 400, GES 405 and GES 410 are substantially equivalent to the GES 300.
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| Comparison | GES 400 Series | | | GES 300 |
|---------------------------|----------------------------------|--------------|--------------|----------------------------------|
| | GES 400 | GES 405 | GES 410 | K063797 |
| Amplifier designation | Net Amps 400 | Net Amps 405 | Net Amps 410 | Net Amps 300 |
| Number of channels | Up to 256 | Up to 32 | Up to 256 | Up to 256 |
| A/D conversion | 24 bit | Same | Same | 24 bit |
| Sampling rate | 8,000 Hz | 8,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz | Up to 20,000 Hz |
| Sample and hold | Yes | Same | Same | Yes |
| Sensitivity | | | | |
| - digitization precision | 0.024 µV/bit | Same | Same | 0.024 µV/bit |
| - display sensitivity | selectable | Same | Same | selectable |
| High and low pass filters | Fully selectable in software. | Same | Same | Fully selectable in software. |
| Notch filter | 50 Hz and 60 Hz in software | Same | Same | 50 Hz and 60 Hz in software |
| Input impedance | >1.0 GΩ | Same | Same | >200 ΜΩ |
| CMRR | >90dB 50/60 Hz | Same | Same | 90dB 50/60 Hz |
| Noise level | 0.7 µV RMS (1.4 µV peak-to-peak) | Same | Same | 0.7 µV RMS (1.4 µV peak-to-peak) |
| Digital interface | Ethernet | Same | Same | FireWire |
| Processor | Embedded Atom processor | Same | Same | Embedded Mindready processor |
| Fully software controlled | Yes | Same | Same | Yes |
| Power supply | 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.0 A | Same | Same | 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.0 A |
#### Table ?. Amplifier Comparison
Both the Net Amps 400 Series and the Net Amps 300 are very similar. The Net Amps 400 and 410 accept the same number of channels as the Net Amps 300. Because the Net Amps 405 accepts only the GEM connector the maximum number of channels is 32. The sampling rate varies in the Net Amps 400 series, though the sampling rate in the Net Amps 410 is identical to the Net Amps 300. The input impedance of all the Net Amps 400 models has been improved with respect to the Net Amps 300. The digital interface and the embedded processor have changed from the Net Amps 300. Both of these hardware changes are upgrades to widely used current technologies. All other amplifier features are the same. None of the differences between the Net Amps 400 Series amplifiers and the Net Amps 300 raise new issues of safety and effectiveness.
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## Testing
Electrical safety and electromagnetic interference testing have been conducted to UL 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-26, CAN/CSA 601.1-M90, and CAN/CSA 60601-2-26. Additional standards used in the development of the product were EN 62304 and EN 62366. Verification and validation testing of the software has also been conducted.
No animal or clinical testing was submitted.
## Conclusion
The Geodesic EEG System™ 400 Series (GES 400) is substantially equivalent to the Geodesic EEG System™ 300 (GES 300) based on intended use and device features.
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Electrical Geodesics, Inc. c/o Ms. Linda J. Bovard, RAC Bovard Consulting LLC 29611 Simmons Road Eugene, OR 97405
Re: K131882
Trade/Device Name: Geodesic EEG System 400 Series (GES 400) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.1400 Regulation Name: Non-normalizing quantitative electroencephalograph software Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OLT Additional Product Codes: GWQ Dated: December 23, 2013 Received: December 27, 2013
Dear Ms. Linda J. Bovard:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food. Drug. and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act
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Carlos L. Peña, PhD, MS Director Division of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K131882
#### Device Name
Geodesic EEG System 400 Series (GES 400)
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Geodesic EEG System 400 Series (GES 400) is intended to measure and record the electrical activity of the patient's brain. It can be used on adults, children, and infants.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) > Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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