K243982 · Natus Neurology Incorporated · GWF · Jan 22, 2025 · Neurology
Device Facts
Record ID
K243982
Device Name
Nicolet EDX
Applicant
Natus Neurology Incorporated
Product Code
GWF · Neurology
Decision Date
Jan 22, 2025
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 882.1870
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Nicolet EDX is intended for the acquisition, display, analysis, storage, reporting, and management of electrophysiological information from the human nervous and muscular systems including Nerve Conduction (NCS), Electromyography (EMG), Evoked Potentials (EP), Autonomic Responses and Intra-Operative Monitoring including Electroencephalography (EEG). Evoked Potentials (EP) includes Visual Evoked Potentials (VEP), Auditory Evoked Potentials (AEP), Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SEP), Electroretinography (ERG), Electrooculography (EOG), P300. Motor Evoked Potentials (MEP) and Contingent Negative Variation (CNV). The Nicolet EDX with Natus Elite Software may be used to determine autonomic responses to physiologic stimuli by measuring the change in electrical resistance between two electrodes (Galvanic Skin Response and Sympathetic Skin Response). Autonomic testing also includes assessment of RR Interval variability. The Nicolet EDX with Natus Elite Software is used to detect the physiologic function of the nervous system, for the location of neural structures during surgery, and to support the diagnosis of neuromuscular disease or condition. The listed modalities do include overlap in functionality. In general, Nerve Conduction Studies measure the electrical responses of the nerve; Electromyography measures the electrical activity of the muscle and Evoked Potentials measure electrical activity from the Central Nervous System. The Nicolet EDX with Natus Elite Software is intended to be used by a qualified healthcare provider.
Device Story
Nicolet EDX is a computer-based electrodiagnostic system for acquiring, displaying, analyzing, and managing electrophysiological signals (NCS, EMG, EP, EEG, autonomic responses). System components include a base unit, 2- or 8-channel amplifier, control panels, PC (laptop/desktop) running Natus Elite software, and various stimulators (electrical, auditory, visual). Used in professional healthcare facilities by qualified providers. Inputs include electrical signals from nerves/muscles via electrodes; system performs A/D conversion (48 kHz) and signal processing. Outputs are displayed on a monitor or printed. Device supports intra-operative monitoring and location of neural structures. Integrated ultrasound display/control is available via Natus Elite software. Device does not provide diagnostic conclusions; it supports clinical diagnosis of neuromuscular conditions.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data presented. Performance and safety were established through verification and validation activities comparing technical specifications and functional modules to predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Computer-based system; 1-8 channel isolated amplifier; 24-bit A/D conversion at 48 kHz; >1000 MΩ input impedance; 0.05 Hz-5 kHz low filter; 30 Hz-20 kHz high filter; 50/60 Hz notch filter. Powered by mains (100-240VAC) via isolation transformer. Connectivity via USB. Software-based signal processing and protocol management.
Indications for Use
Indicated for pediatric and adult patients with neuromuscular diseases or conditions requiring electrophysiological assessment of the nervous and muscular systems.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An evoked response electrical stimulator is a device used to apply an electrical stimulus to a patient by means of skin electrodes for the purpose of measuring the evoked response.
Predicate Devices
Carefusion Nicolet EDX with Synergy Software (K120979)
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January 22, 2025
Natus Neurology Incorporated Judy Samson Regulatory Affairs Specialist 3150 Pleasant View Road Middleton, Wisconsin 53562
Re: K243982
Trade/Device Name: Nicolet EDX Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.1870 Regulation Name: Evoked Response Electrical Stimulator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GWF, IKN, JXE, GWJ, GWE, GZP, OLT Dated: December 17, 2024 Received: December 23, 2024
Dear Judy Samson:
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 (the 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 available 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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Patrick Antkowiak -S for Jay Gupta Assistant Director DHT5A: Division of Neurosurgical,
Neurointerventional, and Neurodiagnostic 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
Submission Number (if known)
Device Name
Nicolet EDX
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Nicolet EDX is intended for the acquisition, display, analysis, storage, reporting, and management of electrophysiological information from the human nervous and muscular systems including Nerve Conduction (NCS), Electromyography (EMG), Evoked Potentials (EP), Autonomic Responses and Intra-Operative Monitoring including Electroencephalography (EEG).
Evoked Potentials (EP) includes Visual Evoked Potentials (VEP), Auditory Evoked Potentials (AEP), Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SEP), Electroretinography (ERG), Electrooculography (EOG), P300. Motor Evoked Potentials (MEP) and Contingent Negative Variation (CNV). The Nicolet EDX with Natus Elite Software may be used to determine autonomic responses to physiologic stimuli by measuring the change in electrical resistance between two electrodes (Galvanic Skin Response and Sympathetic Skin Response). Autonomic testing also includes assessment of RR Interval variability. The Nicolet EDX with Natus Elite Software is used to detect the physiologic function of the nervous system, for the location of neural structures during surgery, and to support the diagnosis of neuromuscular disease or condition.
The listed modalities do include overlap in functionality. In general, Nerve Conduction Studies measure the electrical responses of the nerve; Electromyography measures the electrical activity of the muscle and Evoked Potentials measure electrical activity from the Central Nervous System.
The Nicolet EDX with Natus Elite Software is intended to be used by a qualified healthcare provider.
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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# 510(K) Summary
| Submitted By: | Natus Neurology Incorporated<br>3150 Pleasant View Road,<br>Middleton,<br>Wisconsin,<br>USA 53562 |
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| Contact Person: | Judy Samson<br>Regulatory Affairs Specialist<br>Tel: +1 800 387-7516<br>E-Mail: judy.samson@natus.com |
| Proprietary Name: | Nicolet EDX |
| Common Name: | Diagnostic Electromyograph |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Classification Name: | Evoked Response Electrical Stimulator<br>21 CFR 882.1870 |
| Product Codes | GWF (Primary) | |
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| | JXE | |
| | IKN | |
| | OLT | |
| | GWJ | |
| | GWE | |
| | GZP | |
| Predicate Devices: | K120979 | Carefusion Nicolet EDX with Synergy Software |
| | K243495 | Natus UltraPro S100 |
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#### Device Description:
The Nicolet EDX system is designed for the acquisition, display, analysis, reporting, and management of electrophysiological information from the human nervous and muscular systems. The system is designed to perform Nerve Conduction (NCS), Electromyoaraphy (EMG), Evoked Potentials (EP), and Autonomic Responses. Nicolet EDX system provides a variety of tests spanning the various modalities.
The Nicolet EDX system consists of the following major components:
- Base unit ●
- Amplifier (2- or 8-channel) ●
- Control panels ●
- Computer- laptop or desktop (with display, keyboard and mouse)
- . Display Monitor (for desktop system)
- . Application Software (Natus Elite)
The Nicolet EDX optional accessories/ components consist of the following:
- Audio stimulators (Headphones or other auditory transducers) ●
- . Visual stimulators (Natus Visual Stimulator, LED goggles or stimulus monitor)
- Electrical stimulators (RS10 comfort probe, WR50 comfort probe plus) ●
- . Cart and associated accessories (such as arms, mounts and isolation transformer
- . Miscellaneous options and accessories such as Patient Response button. Single/Triple footswitch, Tendon (Reflex) hammer, Natus photic stimulator, temperature probe, ultrasound device, bone conductor, printer, etc.
The electrodiagnostics system is powered by a connection to mains.
The entire user interface of Nicolet EDX system consists of two major elements:
- The primary means to interact with the system is via a personal computer (PC) running ● Natus Elite.
- . The second means of interaction is the user interface elements on the hardware.
The Nicolet EDX is intended to be used by a qualified healthcare provider. This device does not provide any diagnostic conclusion about the patient's condition to the user. The intended use environment is in a professional healthcare facility environment.
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#### Indications for Use:
The Nicolet EDX is intended for the acquisition, display, analysis, storage, reporting, and manaqement of electrophysiological information from the human nervous and muscular systems including Nerve Conduction (NCS), Electromyography (EMG), Evoked Potentials (EP), Autonomic Responses and Intra-Operative Monitoring including Electroencephalography (EEG).
Evoked Potentials (EP) includes Visual Evoked Potentials (VEP), Auditory Evoked Potentials (AEP), Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SEP), Electroretinography (ERG), Electrooculography (EOG), P300. Motor Evoked Potentials (MEP) and Contingent Negative Variation (CNV). The Nicolet EDX with Natus Elite Software may be used to determine autonomic responses to physiologic stimuli by measuring the change in electrical resistance between two electrodes (Galvanic Skin Response and Sympathetic Skin Response). Autonomic testing also includes assessment of RR Interval variability. The Nicolet EDX with Natus Elite Software is used to detect the physiologic function of the nervous system, for the location of neural structures during surgery, and to support the diagnosis of neuromuscular disease or condition.
The listed modalities do include overlap in functionality. In general, Nerve Conduction Studies measure the electrical responses of the nerve; Electromyography measures the electrical activity of the muscle and Evoked Potentials measure electrical activity from the Central Nervous System.
The Nicolet EDX with Natus Elite Software is intended to be used by a qualified healthcare provider.
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### Summary of Technological Characteristics Compared to the Predicate Devices:
The Indications for use has remained unchanged from the primary predicate.
| 1. General | | | | |
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| | This submission | Primary Predicate | Reference Predicate | Discussion of differences |
| Characteristics | Natus Neurology Inc.<br>Nicolet EDX | Natus Neurology Inc.<br>Nicolet EDX<br>(K120979) | Natus Neurology Inc.<br>UltraPro S100<br>(K243495) | N/A |
| Product Code | GWF, IKN | GWF | GWF | Identical to predicate. |
| 1.1 Indications for Use | The Nicolet EDX is intended for the<br>acquisition, display, analysis, storage,<br>reporting, and management of<br>electrophysiological information from<br>the human nervous and muscular<br>systems including Nerve Conduction<br>(NCS), Electromyography (EMG),<br>Evoked Potentials (EP), Autonomic<br>Responses and Intra-Operative<br>Monitoring including<br>Electroencephalography (EEG).<br>Evoked Potentials (EP) includes<br>Visual Evoked Potentials (VEP),<br>Auditory Evoked Potentials (AEP),<br>Somatosensory Evoked Potentials<br>(SEP), Electroretinography (ERG),<br>Electrooculography (EOG), P300,<br>Motor Evoked Potentials (MEP) and<br>Contingent Negative Variation (CNV).<br>The Nicolet EDX may be used to<br>determine autonomic responses to<br>physiologic stimuli by measuring the<br>change in electrical resistance<br>between two electrodes (Galvanic<br>Skin Response and Sympathetic Skin<br>Response). Autonomic testing also<br>includes assessment of RR Interval<br>variability. The Nicolet EDX with | The Nicolet EDX is intended for the<br>acquisition, display, analysis, storage,<br>reporting, and management of<br>electrophysiological information from<br>the human nervous and muscular<br>systems including Nerve Conduction<br>(NCS), Electromyography (EMG),<br>Evoked Potentials (EP), Autonomic<br>Responses and Intra-Operative<br>monitoring including<br>Electroencephalography (EEG).<br>Evoked Potentials (EP) includes<br>Visual Evoked Potentials (VEP),<br>Auditory Evoked Potentials (AEP),<br>Somatosensory Evoked Potentials<br>(SEP), Electroretinography (ERG),<br>Electrooculography (EOG), P300,<br>Motor Evoked Potentials (MEP) and<br>Contingent Negative Variation (CNV).<br>The Nicolet EDX may be used to<br>determine autonomic responses to<br>physiologic stimuli by measuring the<br>change in electrical resistance<br>between two electrodes (Galvanic<br>Skin Response and Sympathetic Skin<br>Response). Autonomic testing also<br>includes assessment of RR Interval<br>variability. The Nicolet EDX with | The UltraPro S100 is intended for the<br>acquisition, display, analysis, storage,<br>reporting, and management of<br>electrophysiological information from<br>the human nervous and muscular<br>systems including Nerve Conduction<br>(NCS), Electromyography (EMG),<br>Evoked Potentials (EP), Autonomic<br>Responses and Intra-Operative<br>Monitoring including<br>Electroencephalography (EEG).<br>Evoked Potentials (EP) includes<br>Visual Evoked Potentials (VEP).<br>Auditory Evoked Potentials (AEP),<br>Somatosensory Evoked Potentials<br>(SEP), Electroretinography (ERG),<br>Electrooculography (EOG), P300,<br>Motor Evoked Potentials (MEP) and<br>Contingent Negative Variation (CNV).<br>The UltraPro S100 may be used to<br>determine autonomic responses to<br>physiologic stimuli by measuring the<br>change in electrical resistance<br>between two electrodes (Galvanic<br>Skin Response and Sympathetic Skin<br>Response).<br>Autonomic testing also includes<br>assessment of RR Interval variability. | Identical to predicate. |
| | | | | |
| | Natus Elite Software is used to detect<br>the physiologic function of the<br>nervous system, for the location of<br>neural structures during surgery, and<br>to support the diagnosis of<br>neuromuscular disease or condition. | Synergy software is used to detect<br>the physiologic function of the<br>nervous system, for the location of<br>neural structures during surgery, and<br>to support the diagnosis of<br>neuromuscular disease or condition. | The UltraPro is used to detect the<br>physiologic function of the nervous<br>system, for the location of neural<br>structures during surgery, and to<br>support the diagnosis of<br>neuromuscular disease or condition. | |
| | The listed modalities do include<br>overlap in functionality. In general,<br>Nerve Conduction Studies measure<br>the electrical responses of the nerve;<br>Electromyography measures the<br>electrical activity of the muscle and<br>Evoked Potentials measure electrical<br>activity from the Central Nervous<br>System. | The listed modalities do include<br>overlap in functionality. In general,<br>Nerve Conduction Studies measure<br>the electrical responses of the nerve,<br>Electromyography measures the<br>electrical activity of the muscle and<br>Evoked Potentials measure electrical<br>activity from the Central Nervous<br>System. | The listed modalities do include<br>overlap in functionality. In general,<br>Nerve Conduction Studies measure<br>the electrical responses of the nerve;<br>Electromyography measures the<br>electrical activity of the muscle and<br>Evoked Potentials measure electrical<br>activity from the Central Nervous<br>System. | |
| | The Nicolet EDX with Natus Elite<br>Software is intended to be used by a<br>qualified healthcare provider. | The Nicolet EDX with Synergy<br>Software is intended to be used by a<br>qualified healthcare provider. | The Natus UltraPro S100 with Natus<br>Elite Software is intended to be used<br>by a qualified healthcare provider. | |
| 1.2 Warnings | Items related to off label<br>use or misuse. | Items related to off label<br>use or misuse. | Items related to off label<br>use or misuse. | Identical to predicate |
| 1.3 Contraindications | Items related to design and indicated<br>use limitations, such as, not for use in<br>the presence of flammable<br>anesthetics or in conjunction with<br>defibrillation equipment. | Items related to design and indicated<br>use limitations, such as, not for use in<br>the presence of flammable<br>anesthetics or in conjunction with<br>defibrillation equipment. | Items related to design and indicated<br>use limitations, such as, not for use in<br>the presence of flammable<br>anesthetics or in conjunction with<br>defibrillation equipment. | Identical to predicate |
| 1.4 Target Population | Patients with neuromuscular diseases<br>for pediatric and adult patients | Patients with neuromuscular diseases<br>for pediatric and adult patients | Patients with neuromuscular diseases<br>for pediatric and adult patients | Identical to predicate |
| 1.5 Environment of Use | In a professional healthcare facility<br>environment. | In a professional healthcare facility<br>environment. | In a professional healthcare facility<br>environment. | Identical to predicate |
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| 2. General Design | | | | |
| 2.1 General<br>Systems Approach | Computer based equipment with<br>dedicated hardware peripherals /<br>components. | Computer based equipment with<br>dedicated hardware peripherals /<br>components. | Computer-based equipment with<br>dedicated hardware peripherals<br>/components. | Identical to predicate |
| 2.2 User Input<br>Device | Windows mouse/keyboard driven<br>graphic interface with dedicated<br>control panel. | Windows mouse/keyboard driven<br>graphic interface with dedicated<br>control panel. | Windows mouse/keyboard driven<br>graphic interface with<br>dedicated control panel. | Identical to predicate |
| 2.3 User Output<br>Device | Digital color display<br>and commercial<br>printers. | Digital color display<br>and commercial<br>printers. | Digital color display and commercial<br>printers. | Identical to predicate |
| 2.4 Patient Inputs | 1 to 8 channel amplifier, isolated | 1 to 8 channel amplifier, isolated | 1 to 4 channel amplifier, isolated…
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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.