K172312 · Eemagine Medical Imaging Solutions GmbH · GWL · Mar 30, 2018 · Neurology
Device Facts
Record ID
K172312
Device Name
eego amplifiers
Applicant
Eemagine Medical Imaging Solutions GmbH
Product Code
GWL · Neurology
Decision Date
Mar 30, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 882.1835
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The eego amplifier is intended to be used by or under the direction of a physician for acquisition of EEG signals and to transmit them digitally to a computer. The device is intended for use on humans. The device is intended for use in a clinical environment (e.g., hospital, physician's office, etc). The device is not intended for use in life support systems.
Device Story
Multi-channel, plastic-enclosed EEG amplifier; models EE-2xx (battery-powered) and EE-4xx (USB-powered). Inputs: EEG signals from external electrodes (e.g., Waveguard EEG Cap); referential DC input channels; parallel trigger input channel. Operation: Amplifies physiological signals; performs low-pass filtering; measures electrode impedance; transmits digital data to a computer via USB. Used in clinical environments by physicians or under their direction. Output: Digital EEG signal stream for computer storage/analysis. Benefits: Enables clinical EEG monitoring and recording. Healthcare providers use output for neurophysiological assessment and diagnosis.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Performance confirmed via compliance with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-26, and IEC 62133 standards.
Technological Characteristics
Multi-channel EEG amplifier; plastic enclosure. Models: EE-2xx (rechargeable battery), EE-4xx (USB-powered). Features: Active shielding, referential DC input channels, parallel trigger input. Sampling rates: 0.5 kHz to 16 kHz. Connectivity: USB to computer. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-26, IEC 62133.
Indications for Use
Indicated for acquisition of EEG signals in humans in clinical environments (e.g., hospitals, physician offices) under physician direction. Not for use in life support systems.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A physiological signal amplifier is a general purpose device used to electrically amplify signals derived from various physiological sources (e.g., the electroencephalogram).
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March 30, 2018 eemagine Medical Imaging Solutions GmbH % Gary J. Syring Principal Consultant Ouality & Regulatory Associates, LLC 800 Levanger Lane Stoughton, Wisconsin 53589
Re: K172312
Trade/Device Name: eego amplifiers Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.1835 Regulation Name: Physiological Signal Amplifier Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GWL, GWQ, OMC Dated: July 25, 2017 Received: March 1, 2018
Dear Gary J. Syring:
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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Sincerely,
William J. Heetderks -S 2018.03.30 16:43:21 -04'00"
for Carlos L. Peña. PhD. MS Director Division of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K172312
Device Name eego™ amplifiers
Indications for Use (Describe)
The eego amplifier is intended to be used by or under the direction for acquisition of EEG signals and to transmit them digitally to a computer. The device is intended for use on humans. The device is intended for use in a clinical environment (e.g., hospital, physician's office, etc). The device is not intended for use in life support systems.
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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# K173312 510(k) Summary
## Submitter Information
| Submitter's Name: | eemagine Medical Imaging Solutions GmbH |
|----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|
| Submitter's Address: | Gubenerstr. 47, Fabrik |
| | D-10243, Berlin, Germany |
| Submitter's Phone: | Phone: +49 30 29 04 84 04 |
| Contact Person: | Frank Zanow, Chief Executive Officer |
| | or Ralf Hauffe, PhD, Chief Operations Executive Officer |
| Date Summary | |
March 29, 2018
# Subject Device
Prepared:
| Trade Name: | eego™ amplifiers |
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| Common Name: | Physiological signal amplifier |
| Classification Name: | 21 CFR 882.1835 Physiological signal amplifier<br>Class II |
| Product Code: | GWL, amplifier, physiological signal |
| Subsequent Code: | GWQ, full-montage standard electroencephalograph<br>OMC, reduced- montage standard electroencephalograph |
# Predicate Device
| 510(k) Number: | K060374 |
|----------------------|-------------------------------|
| Trade Name: | REFA, Physiological Amplifier |
| Submitter Name: | TMS International BV |
| Classification Name: | 21 CFR 882.1835 |
| Product Code: | GWL |
### Device Description
The eego amplifier is a multi-channel, plastic enclosed EEG amplifier. There are two ranges for the variations of amplifiers (models):
- 1. EE-2xx, and
- 2. EE-4xx.
In total, there are 8 models, as follows:
| Model | EEG<br>Channels<br>(Referential) | Sampling rate configuration<br>(down sampling in API software,<br>internal 32 kHz for all) | Power Source |
|--------|----------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|
| EE-211 | 64 | 2 kHz | Rechargeable battery |
| EE-212 | 32 | 2 kHz | |
| EE-213 | 16 | 2 kHz | |
| EE-221 | 32 | 16 kHz | |
| EE-222 | 64 | 16 kHz | |
| EE-224 | 32 | 16 kHz | |
| EE-411 | 8 | 2 kHz | USB Connection to<br>Computer |
| EE-430 | 8 | 0.5 kHz | |
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The EE-411 and EE-430 amplifiers are built using identical components and share identical internal structure, functionality and performance.
The eego amplifier electroencephalography (EEG) input is from commercially available EEG electrodes from the Waveguard™ EEG Cap cleared in K110223.
The eego amplifiers support EEG acquisition and storage by:
- 1. referential DC input channels,
- 2. parallel trigger input channel.
Electrode Impedance values can be measured for all referential electrodes, reference and patient ground electrode. Signal sampling rate and gain are set through the user interface of the Software Development Kit (SDK).
The EE-2XX series of eego amplifier is powered by a built-in, rechargeable battery. The battery provides a minimum of 4 hours of operation time. The amplifier can be applied for data acquisition with the 12 V battery charger source applied. The USB port supports interface to the computer running the SDK.
The EE-4XX series of eego amplifier is powered by the USB port connection to a computer.
### Statement of Intended Use
The eego amplifier is intended to be used by or under the direction of a physician for acquisition of EEG signals and to transmit them digitally to a computer. The device is intended for use on humans. The device is intended for use in a clinical environment (e.g., hospital, physician's office, etc). The device is not intended for use in life support systems.
### Summary of Technological Characteristics & Comparison to Predicate
The following table provides a comparison the eego amplifiers to the predicate device identified to demonstrate substantial equivalence.
| Table 1: Substantial Equivalence Technical Characteristics | | | |
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| Feature | eego™ amplifiers<br>Subject Device K172312 | REFA Physiological Amplifier<br>Predicate K060374 | Comment |
| Intended Use | Used to electrically amplify signals<br>derived from electroencephalogram. | Used to electrically amplify signals<br>derived from various physiological<br>sources, including the<br>electroencephalogram. | Both devices are<br>amplifiers of signals<br>derived from physiologic<br>sources. |
| Indications for Use | The eego amplifier is intended to be<br>used by or under the direction of a<br>physician for acquisition of EEG signals<br>and to transmit them digitally to a<br>computer. The device is intended for<br>use on humans. The device is intended<br>for use in a clinical environment (e.g.,<br>hospital, physician's office, etc). The<br>device is not intended for use in life<br>support systems. | The REFA Physiological Amplifier<br>family is intended to be used by or<br>under the direction of a physician<br>for acquisition of EEG, polygraphy<br>and polysomnography signals and<br>transmission of the signals to a PC<br>during recording of neurophysical /<br>physiological research and exams.<br>Polygraphy and Polysomnography<br>may besides EEG, include<br>physiological information such as<br>EMG, ECG, EOG, EGG, PH,<br>Respiration, Temperature and<br>Oxygen Saturation. | Amplifiers are intended<br>for acquisition of EEG<br>signals to a computer. |
| Type of use | Prescription Use | Prescription Use | Same |
| Modes of Operation | Electroencephalography (EEG) | EEG, EMG, ECG, EOG<br>EGG, PH<br>Respiration, Temperature, | Both acquire EEG signals. |
| Table 1: Substantial Equivalence Technical Characteristics | | | |
| Feature | eego™ amplifiers<br>Subject Device K172312 | REFA Physiological Amplifier<br>Predicate K060374 | Comment |
| | | Oxygen Saturation | |
| Environment of Use | Clinical environment<br>(Example: hospital, physician's office,<br>etc) | Clinical environment<br>(Example: hospital, physician's<br>office, etc) | Same |
| Data Storage | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Electrode<br>impedance<br>measurement | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Filter | Low pass filtering in amplifier | Low pass filtering in amplifier | Same |
| Patient Contact | No<br>Patient contact is made by the<br>Waveguard™ EEG Cap (K110223). | No<br>Patient contact is made by<br>commercially available electrodes<br>and transducers. | Equivalent |
| Sampling rate | EE-2XX Series:<br>Up to 16384 Hz Set through the user<br>interface of the Software Development<br>Kit (SDK) software<br>EE-4XX Series: Up to 2048 Hz | Up to 20000 Hz | Equivalent |
| Video | Optional | No | Option to allow video |
| Amplifier active<br>shielding technique | Yes<br>(Protects the referential EEG inputs from<br>environmental noise) | Yes | Same |
| Amplifier CMRR<br>(referential) | >100 dB | 90 dB | Equivalent |
| Amplifier Input<br>Channels | Up to 64 | Up to 64<br>Special mode supports 128 EEG<br>inputs | Equivalent |
| Amplifier input<br>impedance<br>(referential) | >109 Ohm | >1012 Ohm | Equivalent for low<br>impedance of<br>physiological signal<br>inputs. |
| Amplifier power | EE-2XX Series: Rechargeable<br>integrated battery<br>EE-4XX Series: USB from Computer | AC Mains | DC power source for eego<br>amplifiers. |
| Amplifier operating<br>time on battery<br>power | EE-2XX Series: Up to 4 hours | Not Applicable | DC power source for eego<br>amplifiers. |
| Amplifier referential<br>DC input channels | Yes<br>8, 16, 32, or 64 channels | Yes<br>16, 32, 64 or 128 channels | Equivalent |
| Amplifier trigger<br>input | Yes,<br>EE-2XX Series: Optional 8 bit TTL<br>EE-4XX Series: Optional 2 bit TTL | Yes,<br>Optional 8 bit TTL | Equivalent |
| Amplifier trigger<br>input channel | Yes<br>(Parallel) | Yes | Equivalent |
| Amplifier USB<br>interface | Yes | Yes | Same |
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| Table 1: Substantial Equivalence Technical Characteristics | | |
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| Feature | eego™ amplifiers<br>Subject Device K172312 | REFA Physiological Amplifier<br>Predicate K060374 | Comment |
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| Safety standards applied | IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-2<br>IEC 60601-2-26<br>IEC 62133 | IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-2 | Appropriate standards applied |
## Performance Testing
To establish the equivalency of the eego amplifiers, evaluations were conducted to confirm compliance with performance requirements and standards including:
- IEC 60601-1:2005 (DIN EN 60601-1:2007), Medical electrical equipment Part 1: General 0 requirements for basic safety and essential performance.
- . IEC 60601-1-2:2007, Medical electrical equipment - part 1-2: general requirements for basic safety and essential performance - collateral standard: electromagnetic compatibility requirements and tests.
- IEC 60601-1-2:2014 Medical electrical equipment Part 1-2: General requirements for basic . safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility -Requirements and tests.
- . IEC 60601-2-26: 2012 Medical electrical equipment, Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of electroencephalographs.
- IEC 62133 Edition 2.0 2012-12. Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other . non-acid electrolytes - safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable applications.
### Conclusion
The eego amplifiers meet performance requivalent to the predicate device. The intended use and technology of the eego amplifiers are equivalent to the predicate device.
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