The NEXT Station and NExT Station Advanced are physiological signal amplifiers intended to be used during Electromyography (EMG) and Evoked Potential (EP) exams to acquire bioelectric signals produced by the patient's central and peripheral nervous system and muscles. The devices include Galileo NT Line software to record and display acquired data to aid the diagnosis and monitoring of potential disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system and muscles. The devices include an electrical stimulator, an auditory stimulator, and a photic stimulator as accessories that may optionally be used in evoked response analysis.
Device Story
NExT Station and NExT Station Advanced are physiological signal amplifiers for EMG and EP exams. Devices acquire bioelectric signals from central/peripheral nervous systems and muscles; signals processed via Galileo NT Line software on a connected PC. System includes electrical, auditory, and photic stimulators for evoked response analysis. Available in mobile (cart-mounted) or portable (desktop) configurations. Operated by neurologists, neurophysiopathology technicians, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and ICU nursing staff in hospital/clinical environments. Output displayed on PC for clinical review; aids diagnosis and monitoring of nervous system/muscle disorders. Benefits include integrated signal acquisition, stimulation, and analysis platform.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Verification and validation testing performed for electrical, mechanical, and thermal safety (ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1), EMC (IEC 60601-1-2), and light safety (EN ISO 15004-2, EN 62471). Software verification performed at unit, integration, and system levels.
Technological Characteristics
Physiological signal amplifier; 4 EMG channels (NExT Station) or 4 EMG/8 EP channels (NExT Station Advanced). 24-bit A/D conversion; >110 dB CMRR; >100 MΩ input impedance. Connectivity via wired LAN (Ethernet/IEEE 802.3). Powered by 115V medical power supply. Includes electrical, auditory, and photic stimulators. Software: Galileo NT Line (Windows-based). Patient isolation: BF type.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing Electromyography (EMG) and Evoked Potential (EP) exams to acquire bioelectric signals from the central and peripheral nervous system and muscles for diagnosis and monitoring of potential disorders.
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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December 12, 2024
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EB Neuro S.p.A. % Barry Ashar President Makromed, Inc. 88 Stiles Road Salem, New Hampshire 03079
Re: K242832
Trade/Device Name: NExT Station; NExT Station Advanced Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.1835 Regulation Name: Physiological Signal Amplifier Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GWL, OLT, IKN, GWE, GWF, GWJ Dated: November 12, 2024 Received: November 12, 2024
Dear Barry Ashar:
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K242832
Device Name NExT Station NExT Station Advanced
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The NExT Station and NExT Station Advanced are physiological signal amplifiers intended to be used during Electromyography (EMG) and Evoked Potential (EP) exams to acquire bioelectric signals produced by the patient's central and peripheral nervous system and muscles. The devices include Galileo NT Line software to record and display acquired data to aid the diagnosis and monitoring of potential disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system and muscles.
The devices include an electrical stimulator, an auditory stimulator, and a photic stimulator as accessories that may optionally be used in evoked response analysis.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# K242832
## Special 510(k) SUMMARY NExT Station and NExT Station Advanced
| Date Prepared: | October 18, 2024 |
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| Submitter Information | |
| Company and<br>Manufacturer Name: | EB Neuro S.p.A. |
| Contact Person: | Name: Barry Ashar<br>Phone: 603.674.9074<br>Fax: |
| Device Information | |
| Trade Name: | NEXT Station and NEXT Station Advanced |
| Common Name: | Physiological Signal Amplifier |
| Classification and<br>Product Code: | 21 CFR 882.1835<br>GWL - Amplifier, Physiological Signal<br>Additional Product Codes:<br>OLT, IKN – EP and EMG<br>GWE, GWF, GWJ – Auditory, Photic and Electrical stimulators |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Predicate Device: | K133517, Nemus 2 System (Hardware, amplifier) (GWL)<br>K142064, Galileo NT Software (OLT)<br>EB Neuro S.p.A.<br>21 CFR 882.1835 |
| Device Description | EMG Family devices (NEXT Station and NEXT Station Advanced) are capable of detecting electrical signals produced by the central and peripheral nervous systems and by striated muscles. In connection with a PC, where the Galileo NT Line software is installed, they allow to perform both spontaneous and evoked electromyographic activity easily and in all their phases. Their fields of application are Electromyography (EMG) and Evoked Potentials (EP).<br><br>EB Neuro EMG Family devices include all the elements necessary for the acquisition of neurographic signals, for their analog-digital conversion and pre-processing, for audio monitoring, for the delivery of electrical, acoustic and visual stimulation. The functions of user interface, presentation, post-processing, storage, signals archiving and printing and data extracted from them are managed by a PC installed with the Galileo NT Line software.<br><br>Two versions are available depending on the support where the Medical Device is placed:<br>- “Mobile” is a mobile device placed on a cart, powered at 115V by Isolation Transformer and connected with a PC with Galileo NT Line medical device software running on the PC.<br>- “Portable” is a portable device placed on a desk, powered at 115V by medical power supply and connected with a PC with Galileo NT Line medical device software running on a Laptop PC. |
| Intended Use: | The NEXT Station and NExT Station Advanced are physiological signal amplifiers intended to be used during Electromyography (EMG) and Evoked Potential (EP) exams to acquire bioelectric signals produced by the patient's central and peripheral nervous system and muscles. The devices include Galileo NT Line software to record and display acquired data to aid the diagnosis and monitoring of potential disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system and muscles.<br><br>The devices include an electrical stimulator, an auditory stimulator, and a photic stimulator as accessories that may optionally be used in evoked response analysis. |
| Technological<br>Comparison | The subject devices are essentially a bundled together package of our own previously cleared predicate devices. The first predicate device Nemus 2 is an EMG amplifier hardware and the second predicate device Galileo NT is an EMG analysis software. They were previously 510(k) cleared on their own and are now being bundled together as a full EMG system.<br><br>No new features are added to the subject devices compared to the predicate devices. The subject devices essentially have the same design as |
| | the predicate devices. Both the subject and predicate devices use very<br>similar components and accessories. |
| | The basic operational procedures including system setup, patient<br>preparations, signal acquisition, data storage and analysis are identical<br>between the subject and predicate devices. |
| | Subject devices' technological characteristics remain the same as those of<br>the predicate devices. The following changes are made in the subject<br>devices compared to the predicate devices:<br>- Two predicate devices (one hardware, the other software)<br>previously cleared in their own separate 510(k)s are now being<br>combined together as the subject device, with the exact same<br>intended use as the ones of the predicate devices.<br>- Since the subject device now includes the software, it is provided<br>with accessories like PC, keyboard, mouse and screen. Everything<br>is mounted together on a cart or offered as a desktop setup. The<br>predicate hardware device didn't include these. The predicate<br>software device didn't include these as the user was asked to<br>install the software on any platform of their choice.<br>- The predicate hardware device had 2 EMG channels, the subject<br>device has 4 EMG channels.<br>- Some hardware components have been upgraded for better<br>performance, for example, better quality Low Pass Filter for<br>improved noise reduction.<br>- The predicate hardware device included one visual stimulator, the<br>subject device includes three visual stimulators to address user<br>needs. All visual stimulators have passed EMC and Light Safety<br>testing. |
| Basis for Equivalence | The subject devices are essentially a bundled together package of our<br>own previously cleared predicate devices, with the same intended use<br>and technological characteristics. The first predicate device Nemus 2 is<br>an EMG amplifier hardware and the second predicate device Galileo NT<br>is an EMG analysis software. They were previously 510(k) cleared on<br>their own and are now being bundled together as a full EMG system. |
| Performance Testing | Due to the enhancements made to the electronic and electrical<br>components, it was necessary to verify the electrical/mechanical/thermal<br>safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of the subject devices.<br>This was performed using the exact same test methods used for the<br>predicate device using FDA-recognized external standards ANSI/AAMI<br>ES60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2. LED visual stimulators passed Light |
| Safety Testing performed in accordance with EN ISO 15004-2 (Light<br>Hazard Protection) and EN 62471 (Photobiological Safety of Lamps and<br>Lamp Systems). | |
| Incremental software enhancements and bug fixes in the subject devices<br>compared to the predicate devices were determined to not have any<br>safety or effective implications on the device. Each incremental released<br>version was subjected to verification testing, at unit, integration and/or<br>system level, as appropriate for the update in the scope of that version.<br>In addition, the subject devices of this 510(k) submission were subjected<br>to a complete and comprehensive V&V testing. | |
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| Item | Subject Devices | | Predicate Devices | | Comments |
|--------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| | NEXT Station | NEXT Station<br>Advanced | Nemus 2<br>(K133517) | Galileo NT<br>(K142064) | |
| Intended Use | The NEXT Station and<br>NEXT Station<br>Advanced are<br>physiological signal<br>amplifiers intended to<br>be used during<br>Electromyography<br>(EMG) and Evoked<br>Potential (EP) exams to<br>acquire bioelectric<br>signals produced by the<br>patient's central and<br>peripheral nervous<br>system and muscles.<br>The devices include<br>Galileo NT Line<br>software to record and<br>display acquired data to<br>aid the diagnosis and<br>monitoring of potential<br>disorders of the central<br>and peripheral nervous<br>system and muscles.<br><br>The devices include an<br>electrical stimulator, an<br>auditory stimulator, and<br>a photic stimulator as | The NEXT Station and<br>NEXT Station<br>Advanced are<br>physiological signal<br>amplifiers intended to<br>be used during<br>Electromyography<br>(EMG) and Evoked<br>Potential (EP) exams to<br>acquire bioelectric<br>signals produced by the<br>patient's central and<br>peripheral nervous<br>system and muscles.<br>The devices include<br>Galileo NT Line<br>software to record and<br>display acquired data to<br>aid the diagnosis and<br>monitoring of potential<br>disorders of the central<br>and peripheral nervous<br>system and muscles.<br><br>The devices include an<br>electrical stimulator, an<br>auditory stimulator, and<br>a photic stimulator as | Medical Device<br>intended to acquire<br>bioelectric signals<br>produced by the<br>patient's central<br>and peripheral<br>nervous system<br>and muscles. The<br>acquired signals<br>are transmitted to a<br>PC during<br>recording of<br>neurophysiology<br>examinations.<br>The device may<br>use electrical<br>stimulus, sound<br>stimulus, or visual<br>stimulus for use in<br>evoked response<br>analysis. | Intended to<br>record and<br>display EEG,<br>Video-EEG,<br>LTM, PSG,<br>EMG, EP data<br>acquired from the<br>patient body<br>through EB<br>Neuro acquisition<br>platform, to aid<br>the diagnosis and<br>monitoring of<br>potential<br>disorders of the<br>central and<br>peripheral<br>nervous system<br>and muscles. | Similar. See Note<br>1. |
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| Item | Subject Devices | | Predicate Devices | | Comments |
|---------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------|
| | NExT Station | NExT Station<br>Advanced | Nemus 2<br>(K133517) | Galileo NT<br>(K142064) | |
| | accessories that may<br>optionally be used in<br>evoked response<br>analysis. | accessories that may<br>optionally be used in<br>evoked response<br>analysis. | | | |
| Intended Usage<br>Site | Hospital environments. | Hospital environments. | Hospitals,<br>laboratory,<br>institutions, or<br>other test<br>environments.<br>The device may be<br>placed in Intensive<br>Care Unit or<br>Operating Room<br>for continuous<br>recording. | The device is<br>intended to<br>be used in the<br>clinical and<br>hospital<br>environment<br>(including the<br>hospital<br>room, emergency<br>room, intensive<br>care unit, neuro-<br>intensive care<br>unit, critical care<br>unit). | Same |
| Intended User | Neurology physicians,<br>Neurophysiopathology<br>technicians under<br>physician's supervision,<br>other physicians such as<br>anesthesiologists,<br>neonatologists and<br>nursing staff of intensive<br>care unit. | Neurology physicians,<br>Neurophysiopathology<br>technicians under<br>physician's supervision,<br>other physicians such as<br>anesthesiologists,<br>neonatologists and<br>nursing staff of intensive<br>care unit. | The user can only<br>be on the order of a<br>physician. | This device is<br>intended to<br>be used by<br>qualified<br>medical<br>practitioners who<br>will exercise<br>professional<br>judgment in using<br>the information. | Same |
| Item | Subject Devices | | Predicate Devices | | Comments |
| | NExT Station | NExT Station<br>Advanced | Nemus 2<br>(K133517) | Galileo NT<br>(K142064) | |
| System<br>Configuration | It is a signal acquisition<br>device connected to a PC<br>with Galileo NT software<br>running on the PC. It can<br>be placed on a trolley<br>(mobile version) or on a<br>desk (portable version). | It is a signal acquisition<br>device connected to a PC<br>with Galileo NT software<br>running on the PC. It can<br>be placed on a trolley<br>(mobile version) or on a<br>desk (portable version). | It is a signal<br>acquisition device<br>intended to be<br>connected to a PC<br>with Galileo NT<br>software running on<br>the PC. The PC can<br>be placed on a<br>trolley (mobile<br>version) or on a desk<br>(portable version). | It is a software<br>only device,<br>deployed on a<br>Windows-based<br>PC. | Similar. See Note<br>2. |
| Power Supply | 115 V medical power<br>supply. | 115 V medical power<br>supply. | 115 V medical<br>power supply. | N/A | Same |
| Components and<br>Accessories | Acquisition and<br>stimulation modules<br>Medical AC/DC<br>adapter<br>LAN connection<br>LAN isolator<br>Electrical, visual and<br>audio stimulators<br>Windows PC<br>Keyboard, mouse,<br>printer<br>Trolley<br>Cables | Acquisition and<br>stimulation modules<br>Medical AC/DC<br>adapter<br>LAN connection<br>LAN isolator<br>Electrical, visual and<br>audio stimulators<br>Windows PC<br>Keyboard, mouse,<br>printer<br>Trolley<br>Cables | Acquisition and<br>stimulation<br>modules<br>Medical AC/DC<br>adapter<br>LAN connection<br>Electrical, visual<br>and audio<br>stimulators<br>Cables | Software<br>intended to be<br>deployed on a PC<br>equipped with<br>keyboard, mouse,<br>printer, and<br>mounted on a<br>desktop or<br>trolley. | Similar. See Note<br>3. |
| Computer | Desktop PC<br>Laptop PC | Desktop PC<br>Laptop PC | Intended for:<br>Desktop PC<br>Laptop PC | Intended for:<br>Desktop PC<br>Laptop PC | Same |
| Operating<br>System | Windows | Windows | Windows | Windows | Same |
| Item | Subject Devices | | Predicate Devices | | Comments |
| | NExT Station | NExT Station Advanced | Nemus 2 (K133517) | Galileo NT (K142064) | |
| Software | Resident and runtime downloadable. | Resident and runtime downloadable. | Resident and runtime downloadable. | Resident and runtime downloadable. | Same |
| Communication Protocol | TCP/IP link on:<br>"wired LAN "<br>ETHERNET/IEEE 802.3 | TCP/IP link on:<br>"wired LAN "<br>ETHERNET/IEEE 802.3 | TCP/IP link on:<br>"wired LAN "<br>ETHERNET/IEEE 802.3 | N/A | Same |
| Signal Acquisition | Analog to digital conversion at variable sampling rate | Analog to digital conversion at variable sampling rate | Analog to digital conversion at variable sampling rate | N/A | Same |
| Trigger Input<br>(synchronization<br>to external<br>signal) | TTL LEVEL – negative slope | TTL LEVEL – negative slope | TTL LEVEL – negative slope | N/A | Same |
| Trigger Output<br>(synchronization<br>for external<br>signal) | TTL signal - active high, 20us duration | TTL signal - active high, 20us duration | TTL signal - active high, 20us duration | N/A | Same |
| Patient Circuitry Isolation | Patient isolation BF type | Patient isolation BF type | Patient isolation BF type | N/A | Same |
| Device Dimensions | NExT-AMP Amplifier<br>190 (L) x 150 (W) x 60<br>(H) (mm) | NExT-AMP Advanced<br>Amplifier<br>190 (L) x 150 (W) x 60<br>(H) (mm) | NeMus 2 Base<br>Unit<br>170 (L) x 125 (W)<br>x 35 (H) (mm) | N/A | Similar values |
| Device Weight | NExT-AMP Amplifier<br>~1 Kg | NExT-AMP Advanced<br>Amplifier ~1 Kg | NeMus 2 Base<br>Unit 0.6 Kg | N/A | Similar values |
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6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.