K Number
K060803
Device Name
G.USBAMP
Date Cleared
2006-05-02

(39 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
882.1835
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
Measuring, recording and analysis of electrical activity of the brain and/or through the attachment of multiple electrodes at various locations to aid in monitoring and diagnosis as routinely found in clinical settings for EEG.
Device Description
The g.USBamp is a fully programmable system which provides a total of 16 analog input channels each of which can be configured, amplified and converted to digital form (analog to digital conversion). The applied part is optically isolated. The amplifier receives its power from a dedicated AC/DC adapter, meeting the IEC 601-1 requirements, which feeds in +5V DC. Internally, the +5V DC is further isolated by a dedicated DC/DC type converter. The g.USBamp is intended to be used for measuring, recording and analysing of electrical activity of the brain and/or through the attachment of multiple electrodes at various locations to aid in monitoring and diagnosis as routinely found in clinical settings for EEG. It captures the data, converts it into digital form and passes it on to a host computer running appropriate software. The device can be used for adults, children, infants and animals. The host computer must use Microsoft XP. g.USBamp comes with a C Application Programming Interface (C API) which allows to control the device. The system consists of the AC/DC adapter (power supply unit), g.USBamp (the amplification and digitization unit), a USB connector cable to connect the device to a host computer and the C API. g.USBamp works in the same manner as the approved and predicate device.
More Information

No
The description focuses on the hardware (amplifier, digitization) and basic data transmission to a host computer for analysis. There is no mention of AI/ML algorithms for data processing or interpretation.

No.
The device is used for measuring, recording, and analyzing electrical activity for monitoring and diagnosis (EEG), not for providing therapy.

Yes
The device is described as aiding in "monitoring and diagnosis" of the electrical activity of the brain, a function explicitly tied to diagnostic purposes in clinical settings for EEG.

No

The device description explicitly details hardware components such as an amplifier, AC/DC adapter, and USB connector cable, indicating it is not a software-only device.

Based on the provided information, this device is not an In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD).

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use is to measure, record, and analyze the electrical activity of the brain (EEG) to aid in monitoring and diagnosis. This is a measurement of physiological signals directly from the patient's body.
  • Device Description: The device is an amplifier and digitizer that processes electrical signals from electrodes attached to the body. It does not analyze samples taken from the body (like blood, urine, tissue, etc.).
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: There is no mention of analyzing biological samples, reagents, or any of the typical components or processes associated with IVD devices.

IVD devices are specifically designed to examine specimens derived from the human body to provide information for diagnostic purposes. This device is a physiological signal acquisition and processing system.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

Measuring, recording and analysis of electrical activity of the brain and/or through the attachment of multiple electrodes at various locations to aid in monitoring and diagnosis as routinely found in clinical settings for EEG.

Product codes

GWL

Device Description

The g.USBamp is a fully programmable system which provides a total of 16 analog input channels each of which can be configured, amplified and converted to digital form (analog to digital conversion). The applied part is optically isolated. The amplifier receives its power from a dedicated AC/DC adapter, meeting the IEC 601-1 requirements, which feeds in +5V DC. Internally, the +5V DC is further isolated by a dedicated DC/DC type converter.

The g.USBamp is intended to be used for measuring, recording and analysing of electrical activity of the brain and/or through the attachment of multiple electrodes at various locations to aid in monitoring and diagnosis as routinely found in clinical settings for EEG. It captures the data, converts it into digital form and passes it on to a host computer running appropriate software. The device can be used for adults, children, infants and animals. The host computer must use Microsoft XP. g.USBamp comes with a C Application Programming Interface (C API) which allows to control the device.

The system consists of the AC/DC adapter (power supply unit), g.USBamp (the amplification and digitization unit), a USB connector cable to connect the device to a host computer and the C API.

g.USBamp works in the same manner as the approved and predicate device.

Mentions image processing

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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Input Imaging Modality

Not Found

Anatomical Site

brain

Indicated Patient Age Range

Adults, children and infants. (Stated for predicate device, inferred for subject device due to substantial equivalence claim)

Intended User / Care Setting

routinely found in clinical settings

Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

Not Found

Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)

The amplifier was tested with an external signal generator which applies sinusoidal signals with different frequencies and amplitudes to the inputs of the amplifier. The correct signal transmission and amplification are determined with BODE diagrams for each channel. The impedance measurement was tested with test impedances.

Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)

Not Found

Predicate Device(s)

K023536

Reference Device(s)

Not Found

Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

Not Found

§ 882.1835 Physiological signal amplifier.

(a)
Identification. A physiological signal amplifier is a general purpose device used to electrically amplify signals derived from various physiological sources (e.g., the electroencephalogram).(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).

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K060803

2 2006 MAY

510(k) Summary

The following 510(k) summary has been prepared pursuant to requirements specified in 21CFR 807.92(a).

807.92(a)(1)

Submitter Information

g.tec medical engineering GmbH Sierningstrasse 14 4521 Schiedlberg Austria

Phone: ++43 (7251) 22240-12 ++43 (7251) 22240-39 Fax:

Contact Person: Christoph Guger

186 December 2005 Date:

807.92(1)(2)

Trade Name: g.USBamp

Common Name: Physiological Signal Amplifier

Classification Names(s): Physiological Signal Amplifier (per 21 CFR section 21 CFR 882.1835)

Classification Number: GWL

807.92(a)(3)

Predicate Device(s)

SAMS AND SERVER SERVER SELLER SERVER SERVE

Neuroscan

Nuamps

K023536

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807.92(a)(4)

Device Description

The g.USBamp is a fully programmable system which provides a total of 16 analog input channels each of which can be configured, amplified and converted to digital form (analog to digital conversion). The applied part is optically isolated. The amplifier receives its power from a dedicated AC/DC adapter, meeting the IEC 601-1 requirements, which feeds in +5V DC. Internally, the +5V DC is further isolated by a dedicated DC/DC type converter.

The g.USBamp is intended to be used for measuring, recording and analysing of electrical activity of the brain and/or through the attachment of multiple electrodes at various locations to aid in monitoring and diagnosis as routinely found in clinical settings for EEG. It captures the data, converts it into digital form and passes it on to a host computer running appropriate software. The device can be used for adults, children, infants and animals. The host computer must use Microsoft XP. g.USBamp comes with a C Application Programming Interface (C API) which allows to control the device.

The system consists of the AC/DC adapter (power supply unit), g.USBamp (the amplification and digitization unit), a USB connector cable to connect the device to a host computer and the C API.

g.USBamp works in the same manner as the approved and predicate device.

807.92(1)(5)

Intended Use(s)

Measuring, recording and analysis of electrical activity of the brain and/or through the attachment of multiple electrodes at various locations to aid in monitoring and diagnosis as routinely found in clinical settings for EEG.

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807.92(a)(6)

Technological Characteristics
Itemg.tec medical engineering GmbH
g.USBamp
This SubmissionNeuroscan
Nuamps
K023536
Intended UseMeasuring, recording and analysis of
electrical activity of the brain and/or
through the attachment of multiple
electrodes at various locations to aid in
monitoring and diagnosis as routinely
found in clinical settings for EEG.The Neuroscan Nuamps is intended for
the measuring, recording and analysis of
the electrical activity of a patient's brain
and/or through the attachment of
multiple electrodes at various locations
to aid in monitoring and diagnosis as
routinely found in clinical setting for
EEG. Patient population: Adults,
children and infants.
EEG/Polygraphic channels16 monopolar40 monopolar
DC channel1640
Full scale input range$\u00b1$ 250 mV$\u00b1$ 130 mV
A/D conversion24 Bit Sigma-Delta22 Bit Sigma-Delta
Sampling rateUser selectable (16, 32, 64, 128, 256, ...
up to 38400 Hz/channel)Use selectable (125, 250, 500, 1000
Hz/channel)
CMRR>105 dB at 60 Hz100 dB at 60 Hz
Noise1010 Ohm>80 MOhm
FiltersDC up to 2000 Hz (depending on
sampling frequency)DC up to262 Hz (depending on sampling
frequency)
Frequency responseLinear between 0.1 and 100 HzLinear between 0.1 and 100 Hz

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807.92(b)(1)

The amplifier was tested with an external signal generator which applies sinusoidal signals with different frequencies and amplitudes to the inputs of the amplifier. The correct signal transmission and amplification are determined with BODE diagrams for each channel. The impedance measurement was tested with test impedances.

807.92(b)(2) Not applicable

807.92(b)(3)

Since g.USBamp and the predicate device amplify sinusoidal signals with varying frequencies and amplitudes in the same way the amplifier is working equivalent to the marketed device.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

MAY 2 2006

g.tec medical engineering GmbH c/o TUV Product Service Mr. Stefan Preiss 1775 Old Highway 8 New Brighton, Minnesota 55112-1891

Re: K060803

Trade/Device Name: g.USBamp Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.1835 Regulation Name: Physiological signal amplifier Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GWL Dated: April 11, 2006 Received: April 17, 2006

Dear Mr. Preiss:

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.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.

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 or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.

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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0120. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.

Sincerely yours,

Herbert Lerner to

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Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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8 Statement of indications for use

510(k) Number (if known):

K060803

Device Name:

g.USBamp

Indications For Use:

Measuring, recording and analysis of electrical activity of the brain and/or through the attachment of multiple electrodes at various locations to aid in monitoring and diagnosis as routinely found in clinical settings for EEG.

Prescription Use X AND/OR Over-The-Counter Use

(Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

(21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Devices (OIVD)

Helent Lemmerd

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510(k) Number K060803