Disposable Non-invasive EEG Sensor is applied directly to the patient's skin to enable recordings of electrophysiological (such as EEG) signals.
Device Story
Disposable non-invasive EEG sensor assembly; consists of pre-gelled electrodes on flexible printed circuit board (FPC) with medical foam and pressure-sensitive adhesive. Device applied to patient skin (forehead, temporal, above eyebrow, mastoid process) to record electrophysiological signals; transmits signals to external monitor via silver/silver chloride circuit. Used in clinical settings by healthcare providers; provides signal continuity for EEG monitoring. Benefits include ease of use and accurate electrode placement for patient monitoring.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included electrical safety per ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1, performance testing per ANSI/AAMI EC12:2000/(R)2015, and biocompatibility testing per ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-10. Package integrity and functional performance were validated via accelerated aging tests.
Technological Characteristics
Sensor assembly using FPC, medical foam, and conductive gel (water, NaCl, gums, glycerin, parabens). Ag/AgCl electrodes. Dimensions/form factor vary by model (3-6 electrodes). Non-sterile, single-patient use. Complies with ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1 and ANSI/AAMI EC12. Biocompatible per ISO 10993-5/10.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult and pediatric patients requiring electrophysiological (EEG) signal recording via skin-applied sensors.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A cutaneous electrode is an electrode that is applied directly to a patient's skin either to record physiological signals (e.g., the electroencephalogram) or to apply electrical stimulation.
Predicate Devices
Covidien BIS Sensors (BIS Quatro Sensor, BIS Extend, BIS Pediatric Sensor, BIS Bilateral Sensor) (K143506)
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January 19, 2023
Shenzhen Med-link Electronics Tech Co., Ltd. Yi Liu Regulatory Affairs Specialist 4th and 5th Floor, Building Two, Hualian Industrial Zone, Xinshi Community, Dalang Street Shenzhen, Guangdong 518109 China
Re: K220448
Trade/Device Name: Disposable Non-invasive EEG Sensor (Models: B-BIS-6A, B-BIS-6A-02, B-BIS-6A-01, B-BIS-6A-03, B-BIS-5A, B-BIS-5A-01, B-BIS-4A, B-BIS-4A-01, B-BIS-4P, B-BIS-4P-01, B-BIS-3A, B-BIS-3A-02, B-BIS-3A-01, B-BIS-3A-03, B-BIS-3AL, B-BIS-3AL-01, B-BIS-3AR, B-BIS-3AR-01) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.1320 Regulation Name: Cutaneous electrode Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GXY Dated: February 11, 2022 Received: February 16, 2022
Dear Yi Liu:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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for Heather Dean, PhD Assistant Director THT5B3: Acute Injury Devices Team DHT5B: Division of Neuromodulation and Physical Medicine Devices OHT5: Office of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K220448
#### Device Name
Disposable Non-invasive EEG Sensor (Device Models: B-BIS-6A-02, B-BIS-6A-01, B-BIS-6A-03, B-BIS-5A, B-BIS-5A, 01. B-BIS-4A. B-BIS-4A-01, B-BIS-4P. B-BIS-4P-01. B-BIS-3A, B-BIS-3A-01, B-BIS-3A-03. B-BIS-3AL, B-BIS-3AL-01, B-BIS-3AR, B-BIS-3AR-01)
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Disposable Non-invasive EEG Sensor is applied directly to the patient's skin to enable recordings of electrophysiological (such as EEG) signals.
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary
This 510(k) summary is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92. Type of submission: Traditional The assigned 510(k) number is: K220448
#### 1. Submitter information
Manufacturer Name: Shenzhen Med-link Electronics Tech Co., Ltd. Address: 4th and 5th Floor, Building Two, Hualian Industrial Zone, Xinshi Community, Dalang Street, Longhua District, 518109 Shenzhen, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA Tel: 0086-755-61568825 Fax: 0086-755-61120055 Establishment Registration Number: 3006636961
### 2. Correspondent
Yi Liu (Regulatory Affairs Specialist) E-mail: user22(@med-linket.com
#### 3. Data of Preparation
11. Feb. 2022
#### 4. Identification of the Device
Trade Name: Disposable Non-invasive EEG Sensor (Device Models: B-BIS-6A-02, B-BIS-6A-01, B-BIS-6A-03, B-BIS-5A, B-BIS-5A-01, B-BIS-4A, B-BIS-4A-01, B-BIS-4P-01, B-BIS-3A, B-BIS-3A-02, B-BIS-3A-01, B-BIS-3A-03, B-BIS-3AL, B-BIS-3AL-01, B-BIS-3AR, B-BIS-3AR-01)
Common Name: EEG Sensor
Classification Regulation: 21 CFR 882.1320
Regulation Name: Cutaneous electrode
Product Code: GXY
Class: II
Review Panel: Neurology
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#### 5. Identification of the Predicate Device
| No. | Device<br>Name | Common<br>Name | Manufacturer | Classification<br>and Product<br>Code | Classification<br>Regulation | 510(k)<br>Number |
|-----|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|---------------|---------------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------|
| 1 | Covidien<br>BIS Sensors<br>(BIS Quatro<br>Sensor, BIS<br>Extend, BIS<br>Pediatric<br>Sensor, BIS<br>Bilateral<br>Sensor) | Electrode,<br>Cutaneous<br>Electrode | Medtronic Plc | Class II,<br>GXY | 21 CFR<br>882.1320 | K143506 |
| 2 | GE Entropy<br>Sensor | Entropy<br>Sensor | GE Healthcare | Class II,<br>GXY | 21 CFR<br>882.1320 | K062580 |
Table 1 Predicate Device Information
#### 6. Intended Use and Indications for Use of the Subject Device
Disposable Non-invasive EEG Sensor is applied directly to the patient's skin to enable recordings of electrophysiological (such as EEG) signals.
#### 7. Device Description
Disposable Non-invasive EEG Sensor is a sensor assembly with pre-gelled electroencephalogram (EEG) electrodes. The Sensor is applied to the skin of the patient to record electrophysiological (such as EEG) signals. It is a low impedance, single patient use, non-sterile disposable electrode sensor that is designed for application to areas including forehead, temporal, above eyebrow and mastoid process. The Sensor is designed to provide ease of use and electrode placement accuracy. It is used in conjunction with a monitor with an EEG module.
The sensor design is constructed using FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit Board) and medical foam. Place the foam plate and conductive gel on the FPC board. The bottom of the foam is covered with medical grade pressure sensitive adhesive for skin adhesion. A printed circuit board, which is part of the FPC board and printed with conductive silver chloride, is pasted on the other side of the foam. The
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# Medlinket
flexible foam wrapped with conductive gel is used to contact the skin. When the flexible foam contacts the skin, the conductive gel will connect the skin with the FPC board to form a conductive bridge. The silver/silver chloride circuit provides signal continuity from each electrode to the monitor. The FPC board is attached to site like forehead and transmits EEG signals.
| Item | Proposed Device | Predicate Device #1 | Predicate Device #2 | Discussion |
|------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Trade<br>name | Disposable<br>Non-invasive EEG<br>Sensor | Covidien BIS Sensors<br>(BIS Quatro Sensor,<br>BIS Extend, BIS<br>Pediatric Sensor, BIS<br>Bilateral Sensor) | GE Entropy Sensor | N/A |
| 510(K)<br>Submitter | Shenzhen Med-link<br>Electronics Tech Co.,<br>Ltd. | Medtronic Plc | GE Healthcare | N/A |
| 510(K)<br>Number | K220448 | K143506 | K062580 | N/A |
| Classification<br>Regulation | 21 CFR 882.1320 | 21 CFR 882.1320 | 21 CFR 882.1320 | Same |
| Classification<br>and Code | Class II,<br>GXY | Class II,<br>GXY | Class II,<br>GXY | Same |
| Common<br>Name | EEG sensor | Electrode, Cutaneous<br>Electrode | Entropy sensor | N/A |
| Type of Use | Prescription | Prescription | Prescription | Same |
| Indications for<br>Use | Disposable Non-<br>invasive EEG Sensor is<br>applied directly to the<br>patient's skin to<br>enable recordings of<br>electrophysiological<br>(such as EEG) signals. | The BIS Sensor is<br>applied directly to the<br>patient's skin to enable<br>recordings of<br>electrophysiological<br>(such as EEG) signals. | The GE Entropy Sensor<br>is intended to be used<br>for adults with GE<br>Entropy measurement<br>devices to enable<br>recording of<br>physiological signals<br>(such as EEG). To<br>connect this sensor to the<br>measurement device,<br>use the GE Entropy<br>Cable. | Same |
## 8. Comparison to the Predicate Device
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| Number of<br>Electrodes | 3/4/5/6 | 4/6 | 3 | Different note<br>1 |
|--------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|---------------------------|--------------------------------------|
| Application Site | Forehead/temporal/above<br>eyebrow/mastoid<br>process | Frontal/temporal area | Frontal/temporal area | Different note<br>2 |
| Duration of Use | Maximum 24 hours | Not publicly<br>available | Not publicly<br>available | Different note<br>3 |
| Usage | Disposable | Disposable | Disposable | Same |
| Applicable<br>Population | Adult and pediatric | Adult and pediatric | Adults only | Same as<br>Predicate<br>Device<br>#1 |
| Operation<br>Environment | Temperature: 5℃~40℃<br>Humidity:0~80%RH, non-<br>condensing atmospheric<br>pressure: 86kPa~106kPa | Not publicly available | Not publicly available | Different<br>note 4 |
| Storage<br>Environment | Temperature:<br>-10°C~40°C Humidity:0~<br>80% RH, non-condensing<br>atmospheric pressure:86<br>kPa〜106 kPa | Not publicly available | Not publicly available | Different<br>note 4 |
| Material | FPC, 3M Foam Tape (Silicone<br>coated paper liner, Foam<br>backing, Acrylate Adhesive),<br>AgCl electrode, and conductive<br>gel (a mixture of the following<br>components: | Not publicly available | Not publicly available | Different<br>note 3 |
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| | Water, Sodium Chloride, Gum Acacia, Guar Gum, and Xanthan Gum, Potassium Bitartrate, Glycerin, Methylparaben and Propylparaben.) | | | |
|----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| Electrical<br>Safety | Complies with<br>ANSI/AAMI<br>ES60601-1 | Performed. Specific<br>standard not specified in<br>510(k) Database. | Complies with<br>EN 60601-1 | Different<br>note 5 |
| Performance | Complies with<br>ANSI/AAMI EC 12 | Complies with<br>ANSI/AAMI EC 12 | Complies with<br>ANSI/AAMI EC 12 | Same |
| Biocompatibility | All the patient-contacting<br>materials are evaluated<br>by the biocompatibility<br>standards ISO10993-5,<br>ISO 10993-10. | Performed. Specific<br>standard not specified in<br>510(k) Database. | All the patient-contacting<br>materials are evaluated<br>by the biocompatibility<br>standards ISO10993-5.<br>ISO 10993-10. | Same as<br>Predicate<br>Device #2 |
| Sterilization | Non-sterile | Not publicly available | Non-sterile | Same as<br>Predicate<br>Device #2 |
Note 1
The number of 4/6 electrodes is the same as Predicate #1.
The number of 3 electrodes is the same as Predicate #2.
The number of 5 electrodes falls within the possible customizable number of electrodes of Predicate #1 (between 4 to 6 electrodes).
The difference of the number of electrodes of the proposed device does not affect its safe and effective usage in monitoring of EEG signals. The device has been tested in accordance with electrical safety and performance tests, and the tests passed. Thus, such a difference among the proposed device and the predicate devices does not affect substantial equivalence.
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### Note 2
Although the description of application sites of the proposed device are different from those of the predicate devices, the application sites are actually the same among three devices regarding frontal area. The actual use and application of the predicate devices on frontal area involve forehead and above eyebrow, with the description of the proposed device being more detailed. Regarding the additional application site of mastoid process that the proposed device specifies, it does not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness as the device meets safety and performance requirements.
#### Note 3
Although the usage time and material of the two predicate devices are not publicly available in the 510(k) Database, biocompatibility tests have been performed on the proposed device and the tests passed. Therefore, such a difference does not affect substantial equivalence among the proposed device and two predicate devices.
#### Note 4
The proposed device and the predicate devices all comply with electrical safety standards and performance standards. Therefore, absence of the information concerning Operation and Storage Environment of the two predicate devices does not raise questions of safety and effectiveness for the proposed device.
#### Note 5
Both the proposed device and the Predicate Device #2 performed electrical safety tests in accordance with 60601-1 standards.. Thus, the difference does not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness. The two devices are substantially equivalent regarding electrical safety.
#### 9. Non-clinical Test
The safety and effectiveness of the subject device are demonstrated through testing following ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1 General requirements for basic safety and essential performance and ANSI/AAMI EC12: 2000/(R)2015 Disposable ECG Electrodes. The results of bench testing provides reasonable assurance that the proposed device has been designed and validated to assure conformance to the requirements for its indication for use. Package integrity and functional performance testing were completed on the subject device following Accelerated aging test to support the proposed shelf life.
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### 10. Conclusion
Based on the comparison and analysis in this submission, it can be concluded that the Disposable Non-invasive EEG Sensor is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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