# K140586: Ascend Electrode

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Neurometrix, Inc.
- Decided: Nov 17, 2014 after 255 days
- Product code: GXY (Electrode, Cutaneous)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 882.1320
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 6 generations back to K945676 (1995). 12 ancestors in all.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 14 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K121816: Sensus Electrode, Neurometrix, Inc. (2012) Summary page 4.
- K130987: Valutrode Neurostimlation Electrodes, Axelgaard Mfg. Co., Ltd. (2013) Summary page 4.

## Most influential descendants
- K230533: Motive™ Electrode (2023), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The ASCEND Electrode is intended for use as disposable, conductive, adhesive interface between the user's skin and a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K140586
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology