No
The summary describes a standard EEG acquisition and display system with basic signal processing features (filters, remontaging). There is no mention of AI/ML terms, data analysis beyond basic display, or performance metrics typically associated with AI/ML algorithms.
No
The device is described as an EEG system that acquires, records, transmits, and displays physiological data for EEG studies. Its "Intended Use" explicitly states its function is for "physiological data for electroencephalographic (EEG) studies," which is diagnostic, not therapeutic.
Yes
Explanation: The device is indicated to "acquire, record, transmit, and display physiological data for electroencephalographic (EEG) studies," which is a process used to diagnose neurological conditions. The "Device Description" also explicitly states it is a "Quantitative Electroencephalogram (QEEG) system," where "quantitative" implies analysis for diagnostic purposes.
No
The device description explicitly states that the Q21 system consists of an amplifier, software, and components of a standard personal computer, indicating it includes hardware components beyond just software.
Based on the provided information, the NeuroField Q21 System is not an In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) device.
Here's why:
- Intended Use: The intended use is to "acquire, record, transmit, and display physiological data for electroencephalographic (EEG) studies". This involves measuring electrical activity from the brain, which is a physiological process within the body.
- Device Description: The description details a system for recording and displaying EEG data, including an amplifier, software, and computer components. This aligns with a device used for physiological measurement.
- Lack of IVD Characteristics: IVD devices are designed to examine specimens derived from the human body (like blood, urine, tissue) to provide information about a physiological state, health, or disease. The NeuroField Q21 System does not process or analyze such specimens. It directly measures electrical signals from the patient's scalp.
Therefore, the NeuroField Q21 System falls under the category of a physiological monitoring or recording device, not an In Vitro Diagnostic device.
N/A
Intended Use / Indications for Use
The NeuroField Q21 System is indicated for prescription use to acquire, record, transmit, and display physiological data for electroencephalographic (EEG) studies of patients of all ages.
Product codes
GWO
Device Description
The Q21 is a 20-Channel Quantitative Electroencephalogram (QEEG) system which records 24-bit high resolution EEG data. NeuroField EEG is the main software which runs on a Windows-based computer/laptop where basic data is collected and controls the Q21. This software records the patient information and displays and stores the EEG. The Q21 system provides for typical EEG functions, including realtime EEG recording and viewing, adjustable vertical and horizontal display scale, adjustable highpass, lowpass, and notch filters, file import and export, offline review, the ability to show and hide individual channels, remontaging, and the ability to add event markers. The Q21 system supports both individual electrodes and standard 19-channel Electrocap electrode arrays. Each Q21 system consists of an amplifier, software, and components of a standard personal computer (monitor, keyboard, and mouse). The Q21 amplifier is a 19+1 channel, 24-bit, low-noise, non-multiplexed, battery-powered, optically-isolated amplifier. The "+1" channel can be used as an auxiliary physiological channel. The amplifier has an input dynamic range of ± 375 mV, and can record 256 samples per second per channel. The amplifier input impedance is greater than 1000 GΩ, and the CMRR is greater than 110dB.
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Indicated Patient Age Range
all ages
Intended User / Care Setting
prescription use
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Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)
Comparative performance evaluations are not necessary to demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate device.
Clinical performance evaluations are not necessary to demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate device.
The Q21 device was tested and meets the requirements of the following external standards:
- ANSI AAMI ES60601-1:2005/(R)2012 and A1:2012, C1:2009/(R)2012 and A2:2010/(R)2012 (Consolidated Text)
- IEC 60601-1-2:2014+A1:2020
- IEC 80601-2-26:2019
In addition, software verification and validation testing were conducted following FDA guidance for software contained in medical devices. The software was determined to be "moderate" level of concern since a failure or latent flaw could indirectly result in a minor injury to the patient through incorrect or delayed information or through action of the operator.
Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
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Reference Device(s)
Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information
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§ 882.1400 Electroencephalograph.
(a)
Identification. An electroencephalograph is a device used to measure and record the electrical activity of the patient's brain obtained by placing two or more electrodes on the head.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).
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NeuroField Inc. % Tom Renner Ouality, Efficiency & Regulatory Affairs Consultant Vision28 915 SW Rimrock Way, STE 201 PMB 402 Redmond. OR 97756
Re: K221959
Trade/Device Name: Q21 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.1400 Regulation Name: Electroencephalograph Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GWO Dated: August 1, 2023 Received: August 1, 2023
Dear Tom Renner:
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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Enclosure
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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K221959
Device Name Q21
Indications for Use (Describe)
The NeuroField Q21 System is indicated for prescription use to acquire, record, transmit, and display physiological data for electroencephalographic (EEG) studies of patients of all ages.
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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Section 5: 510(k) Summary
Contact Details
| Applicant Name: | NeuroField Inc.
386 West Line St.
Bishop, CA 93514 |
|-----------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Contact Name: | Tom Renner
Quality, Efficiency & Regulatory Affairs Consultant
Vision28
tom@vision28.com
541 359 5939 |
| Date Prepared: | July 31, 2023 |
Device Name
| Trade Name: | Q21 |
|---|---|
| Product Code: | GWQ |
| Common and Classification Name: | Electroencephalograph |
| Classification Regulation: | 21 CFR 882.1400 |
| Product Class: | Class II |
Legally Marketed Predicate Device
| 510(k) | Product Code | Trade Name | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|
| K201819 | GWQ | Cadwell Apollo | |
| System | Cadwell Industries, Inc. | ||
| 909 North Kellogg Street | |||
| Kennewick, WA 99336 |
Legally Marketed Secondary Predicate Device
| 510(k) | Product Code | Trade Name | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|
| K192753 | GWQ | NeuralScan System | Medeia, Inc. |
| 3771 Southbrook Dr | |||
| Dayton, Ohio 45430 |
Device Description
I. Overview
The Q21 is a 20-Channel Quantitative Electroencephalogram (QEEG) system which records 24-bit high resolution EEG data.
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NeuroField EEG is the main software which runs on a Windows-based computer/laptop where basic data is collected and controls the Q21. This software records the patient information and displays and stores the EEG.
The Q21 system provides for typical EEG functions, including realtime EEG recording and viewing, adjustable vertical and horizontal display scale, adjustable highpass, lowpass, and notch filters, file import and export, offline review, the ability to show and hide individual channels, remontaging, and the ability to add event markers.
The Q21 system supports both individual electrodes and standard 19-channel Electrocap electrode arrays.
II. Major Components
Each Q21 system consists of an amplifier, software, and components of a standard personal computer (monitor, keyboard, and mouse).
The Q21 amplifier is a 19+1 channel, 24-bit, low-noise, non-multiplexed, battery-powered, optically-isolated amplifier. The "+1" channel can be used as an auxiliary physiological channel. The amplifier has an input dynamic range of ± 375 mV, and can record 256 samples per second per channel. The amplifier input impedance is greater than 1000 GΩ, and the CMRR is greater than 110dB.
III. Principles of Operation
The Q21 is a digital electroencephalograph system. During use, an Electrocap is applied to the patient using that product's provided instructions, and connected to the Q21 amplifier. The Q21 amplifier in turn is plugged into a CANBus USB adapter, which is connected to a personal computer. The NeuroField EEG software, running on that computer, controls the amplifier and displays the EEG signals.
For acquisition, the operator initiates an EEG session in NeuroField EEG. Once a session is started, the electrodes in the Electrocap detect analog changes in electrical activity. The Q21 amplifier converts the analog signals to digital signals. NeuroField EEG records the digital signals as selected by the operator and displays those signals on screen. Files are saved for later review or analysis by trained personnel.
For review, the operator opens a previous recording using NeuroField EEG. The digital signals are displayed on screen and can be manipulated and visualized in a variety of ways.
IV. Accessories
The following third-party accessories are supported for use with the Q21. These patient contacting accessories are commercially sourced, 510(k) cleared, and used without modification:
Electrocaps
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E1 Electrocaps from Electro-Cap International, Inc.
3 ½" Ear Clips
E5-9SDROPS ear clips from Electro-Cap International, Inc.
Paste, Electro-Gel, Sponge Disks, Syringes, NuPrep, Swabs
Standard EEG skin-prep products are also supported, including:
- TEN 20 Paste
- Electro-Gel ●
- Sponge Disks ●
- Syringes & Blunt tip Inserts
- NuPrep
- Alcohol swabs
Intended Use/Indications for use
The NeuroField Q21 System is indicated for prescription use to acquire, record, transmit, and display physiological data for electroencephalographic (EEG) studies of patients of all ages.
Substantial Equivalence Comparison
Based upon comparisons of regulatory parameters, software features, and amplifier features, the NeuroField Q21 is substantially equivalent to the predicate device, the Cadwell Apollo System (K201819), and has spatial and temporal sampling substantially equivalent to the secondary predicate device, the NeuralScan System by Medeia, Inc. (K192753).
The comparison between the NeuroField Q21 and the predicate Cadwell Apollo System (K201819) below consists of a series of tables followed by explanations of the similarities and differences described in each table. A secondary predicate device, the NeuralScan System by Medeia, Inc. (K192753) is used in the subsequent discussion of spatial and temporal sampling.
I. Comparison of Regulatory Parameters
| Comparison | Neurofield Q21 | Cadwell Apollo System
(K201819) |
|---------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indications for use | The NeuroField Q21 System is
indicated for prescription use
to acquire, record, transmit,
and display physiological data
for electroencephalographic
(EEG) studies of patients of all
ages. | The Cadwell Apollo System is
indicated for prescription use
to acquire, record, transmit,
and display physiological and
environmental data for
electroencephalographic (EEG)
and polysomnographic (PSG)
ambulatory and/or clinical
studies of patients of all ages. |
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| Intended population | Patients of all ages. | Patients of all ages. |
|---|---|---|
| Common or usual | ||
| name | EEG | EEG |
| Regulatory Class | Class II | Class II |
| Classification name and | ||
| product code | 882.1400 Electroenceph- | |
| alograph | ||
| GWQ | 882.1400 Electroenceph- | |
| alograph | ||
| GWQ |
Discussion of Similarities and Differences
The two systems are materially the same in most regulatory parameters:
- Both are an electroencephalograph that can be used with all ages of patients
- . Both are for prescription use in EEG studies
- Both can acquire, record, transmit, and display physiological data
- Both have the same classification name, product code, and regulatory class .
The two systems differ slightly in their indications for use:
- The Cadwell Apollo System has indications for use for "polysomnographic (PSG) ambulatory and/or clinical" studies and "environmental data", whereas the Q21 does not. The Q21 therefore makes fewer claims than the predicate, but this does not affect the ability of either to perform as an electroencephalograph.
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II. Comparison of Features - Software
| Comparison | Neurofield Q21 | Cadwell Apollo System
(K201819) |
|-----------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|
| Realtime EEG recording and
viewing | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable vertical and horizontal
display scale | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable highpass, lowpass, and
notch filter | Yes | Yes |
| File import and offline review | Yes | Yes |
| File export and sharing | Yes (EDF (European Data
Format) and XDF
(Extensible Data Format)
file formats) | Yes (EDF (European Data
Format)) |
| Show/Hide individual channels | Yes | Yes |
| Remontaging | Yes | Yes |
| Ability to add event markers | Yes | Yes |
| Video recording | No | Yes |
Discussion of Similarities and Differences
The two systems are substantially equivalent with respect to the implementation of most standard EEG software features, including:
- Realtime EEG recording and viewing
- Adjustable vertical and horizontal display scale
- Adjustable highpass, lowpass, and notch filter
- File import and offline review
- File export and sharing
- Show/Hide individual channels
- Remontaging
- Ability to add event markers
The two systems differ with respect to video recording:
- . The Cadwell Apollo System can record video synchronized with the EEG, whereas the Q21 cannot. Given the lack of Q21 claims with respect to polysomnographic (PSG) studies, this lack of video recording is not detrimental to the intended use, whereas video EEG is a necessary feature for the predicate to allow it to perform PSG studies.
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III. Comparison of Features – Hardware
| Comparison | Cadwell Apollo System (predicate K201819) | Neurofield Q21 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum number of channels | 32 | 20 |
| Individual electrode support | Yes | Yes |
| Electrocap support | Yes | Yes |
| Input dynamic range | > ± 300 mV | ± 375 mV |
| A/D resolution | 16 bit | 24 bit |
| Sampling rate | Up to 2300 Hz | 256 Hz |
| Notch filter | 50 Hz and 60 Hz | 50 Hz and 60 Hz |
| Input impedance | 20 GΩ | >1000GΩ |
| Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) | >110dB | >110dB |
| Noise level | 2500 V | >2500 V |
| Digital interface | Ethernet | CANBus |
| Power supply | Li-Ion Battery | Li-Ion Battery |
Discussion of Similarities and Differences
The hardware for the two systems has many similar features, including:
- Support for the standard Electrocap electrode system
- Notch filtering at 50 and 60 Hz to reduce mains (line) noise
- . High input impedance
- High common mode rejection ratio
- Input dynamic range that meets or exceeds IEC 80601-2-26:2019
- Patient isolation exceeding 2500 V
- A digital interface ●
- Battery power using Li-Ion
The spatial and temporal sampling of the two systems differ in that the predicate samples 32 locations at up to 2300 Hz, whereas the Q21 device samples 20 locations at 256 Hz. By considering a secondary predicate EEG device, the NeuralScan System by Medeia, Inc. (K192753), it's made apparent that 20 locations and 256 Hz is still common for traditional EEG systems:
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| Comparison | Medeia, Inc. NeuralScan System
(secondary predicate K192753) | Neurofield Q21 |
|-------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|
| Maximum number of
channels | Up to 21 | 20 |
| Sampling rate | 200, 500, 1000 Hz | 256 Hz |
That secondary predicate device is itself favorably compared (in K192753) to systems with maximum temporal sampling of 250 Hz, and maximum spatial sampling of 19 and 7 channels. Consequently, the 20 channels and 256 Hz sampling of the Q21 is substantially equivalent to the spatial and temporal sampling of the secondary predicate device and other contemporary EEG systems.
The Q21 and predicate hardware differs in a few other ways:
- . The Q21 hardware has a better A/D conversion depth (24 bits) than the predicate device (16 bits).
- The Q21 hardware has a better input impedance (1000 GΩ) than the predicate ● device (20 GΩ).
- . The Q21 hardware has optical patient isolation, whereas the predicate device uses an isolation transformer.
- The Q21 hardware uses CANbus for digital communication, whereas the predicate device uses Ethernet.
IV. Comparative Performance Evaluations
Comparative performance evaluations are not necessary to demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate device.
V. Clinical Performance Evaluations
Clinical performance evaluations are not necessary to demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate device.
Non-Clinical Performance Evaluations VI.
The Q21 device was tested and meets the requirements of the following external standards:
- . ANSI AAMI ES60601-1:2005/(R)2012 and A1:2012, C1:2009/(R)2012 and A2:2010/(R)2012 (Consolidated Text)
- IEC 60601-1-2:2014+A1:2020
- IEC 80601-2-26:2019
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In addition, software verification and validation testing were conducted following FDA guidance for software contained in medical devices. The software was determined to be "moderate" level of concern since a failure or latent flaw could indirectly result in a minor injury to the patient through incorrect or delayed information or through action of the operator.
VII. Conclusion
The two devices have the same intended use and the same main classification. They have many of the same features. They are used on the same populations. The two products are different in minor ways that do not materially affect their technological basis or use.
Based upon comparisons of regulatory parameters, software features, and amplifier features, the NeuroField Q21 is substantially equivalent to the predicate device, the Cadwell Apollo System (K201819), and has spatial and temporal sampling substantially equivalent to the secondary predicate device, the NeuralScan System by Medeia, Inc. (K192753).