510(k) · Cleared
ClearedElectro-Gel
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Electro-Cap Intl., Inc. · GYB Media, Electroconductive
Cleared on Jan 5, 2012 as substantially equivalent to K780045 (Electro-Cap Intl., Inc., 1978) and 3 other predicates after a 199-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1998. 8 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jan 5, 2012
- Review
- 199 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GYB
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K983964 (1998). 6 ancestors in all, the oldest K780045 (1978). 8 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.
- Root · 3 generations backK983964 Batch #6060 Conductive GelSkylark Device Co., Ltd. · 1998
- 2 generations backK022006 Conductive GelThe Dezac Group · 2002
- 1 generation backK033052 Conductive Eeg ElectrolyteCompumedics USA, Ltd. · 2003
- This deviceK111717 Electro-GelElectro-Cap Intl., Inc. · 2012
- Descendant · cites it directly · 6 of its ownK190050 Tech Dots - Adhesive and conductive gelSpes Medica Srl · 2019
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK192606 SAC2 - Electrode CreamSpes Medica Srl · 2020
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK161715 EndyGelEndymed Medical, Ltd. · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK200402 DR-HO'S Electro Therapy Conductive GelGuangzhou Xinbo Electronic Co., Ltd. · 2020
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK222770 Conductive GelTop-Rank Health Care Co., Ltd. · 2022
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Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 8 · See all- K190050Tech Dots - Adhesive and conductive gelSpes Medica Srl · 2019 · cites it directly6descendants
- K192606SAC2 - Electrode CreamSpes Medica Srl · 2020 · 2 generations on2descendants
- K161715EndyGelEndymed Medical, Ltd. · 2017 · cites it directly2descendants
- K200402DR-HO'S Electro Therapy Conductive GelGuangzhou Xinbo Electronic Co., Ltd. · 2020 · cites it directly1descendant
- K222770Conductive GelTop-Rank Health Care Co., Ltd. · 2022 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K983964 | Batch #6060 Conductive Gel | Skylark Device Co., Ltd. | 1998 | — |
| −2 | K022006 | Conductive Gel | The Dezac Group | 2002 | — |
| −1 | K033052 | Conductive Eeg Electrolyte | Compumedics USA, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K111717 | Electro-Gel | Electro-Cap Intl., Inc. | 2012 | — |
| +1 | K190050 | Tech Dots - Adhesive and conductive gel | Spes Medica Srl | 2019 | — |
| +2 | K192606 | SAC2 - Electrode Cream | Spes Medica Srl | 2020 | — |
| +1 | K161715 | EndyGel | Endymed Medical, Ltd. | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K200402 | DR-HO'S Electro Therapy Conductive Gel | Guangzhou Xinbo Electronic Co., Ltd. | 2020 | — |
| +2 | K222770 | Conductive Gel | Top-Rank Health Care Co., Ltd. | 2022 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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Top candidate predicates for a new GYB device
- #1 K243749 Jmoon Conductive Gelscore 10.9 · 7 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (4)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K780045 | Electrode CapSummary page 1…Media, Elect roco nd uctive Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.1275 Product Code: GYB Predicate Device(s): 510(k) Number: K780045 Manufacture: Electro-Cap International, Inc. Trade Name: Electra-Gel… | 1978 |
| * | K883149 | TEN20 ConductiveSummary page 1…Manufacture: Electro-Cap International, Inc. Trade Name: Electra-Gel 510(k) Number: K883149 Manufacture: Weaver and Company Trade Name: TEN20 Conductive Paste… | 1988 |
| * | K003924 | Mavidon Medical Electrode JellySummary page 1…Manufacture: Weaver and Company Trade Name: TEN20 Conductive Paste 510(k) Number: K(003924 Manufacture: Mavidon Trade Name: Mavidon Electrode Jelly… | 2001 |
| * | K033052 | Conductive Eeg ElectrolyteSummary page 1…(003924 Manufacture: Mavidon Trade Name: Mavidon Electrode Jelly 510(k) Number: K033052 Manufacture: Compumnedics USA, Ltd. Trade Name: QuikGel 1.0 Desc… | 2003 |
What descends from it? (8)
4 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 14 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.8 years on median.
- None of the 6 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K190050 (Spes Medica Srl, 2019) has gone furthest, with 6 descendants of its own.
- 7 other devices also cite its predicate K780045.
How does its category compare?
All GYB devicesGYB Media, Electroconductive: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2012, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · GYB
1in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · GYB
101in 2022
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · GYB
1in 2021
Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · GYB
2in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code GYB, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | — | 0 | 9 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 7 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 10 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 15 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 | 198 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 | — | 1 (1) | 4 |
| 2022 | 3 | 101 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Electro-Giel is intended for use in clinical and research EEG/EP recordings from humans. It is used with external electrodes as the conductor between the scalp and the (recessed) electrodes. It also reduces impedance (resistance to alternating current) between the electrode surface and the skin.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K111717 · printed Nov 6, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K111717: Electro-Gel.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K111717
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026