510(k) · Cleared
ClearedR-40 EEG Amplifier
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Lifelines, Ltd. · GWL Amplifier, Physiological Signal
Cleared on Oct 23, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K103140 (Carefusion 209, Inc., 2011) after a 133-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 2000. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Oct 23, 2015
- Review
- 133 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GWL
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K001564 (2000). 14 ancestors in all, the oldest K964280 (1997). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 5 generations backK001564 Scan LT40 (40 Channels)Neuro Scan Labs · 2000
- 4 generations backK023536 NuampsNeuroscan · 2003
- 3 generations backK060803 G.UsbampG.Tec Medical Engineering GmbH · 2006
- 2 generations backK090957 Blackrock Neuroport Biopotential Signal Processing SystemI2s Micro Implantable Systems, LLC · 2009 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK103140 Nicolet Wireless EegCarefusion 209, Inc. · 2011 · Recalled
- This deviceK151600 R-40 EEG AmplifierLifelines, Ltd. · 2015
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK172271 Trackit T4 EEG AmplifierLifelines, Ltd. · 2018
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K172271Trackit T4 EEG AmplifierLifelines, Ltd. · 2018 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5 | K001564 | Scan LT40 (40 Channels) | Neuro Scan Labs | 2000 | — |
| −4 | K023536 | Nuamps | Neuroscan | 2003 | — |
| −3 | K060803 | G.Usbamp | G.Tec Medical Engineering GmbH | 2006 | — |
| −2 | K090957 | Blackrock Neuroport Biopotential Signal Processing System | I2s Micro Implantable Systems, LLC | 2009 | 2 |
| −1 | K103140 | Nicolet Wireless Eeg | Carefusion 209, Inc. | 2011 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K151600 | R-40 EEG Amplifier | Lifelines, Ltd. | 2015 | — |
| +1 | K172271 | Trackit T4 EEG Amplifier | Lifelines, Ltd. | 2018 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 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.
Planning a device in GWL? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new GWL device
- #1 K232210 X-trodes System Mscore 10.4 · 13 generations · no Class I recall
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What was it cleared against? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K103140 | Nicolet Wireless EegSummary page 4…alent Device Company Product 510(k) # Carefusion 209, In. Nicolet Wireless EEG Amplifier K103140 DEVICE DESCRIPTION The R‐40 EEG Amplifier is a multi‐channel electroencephalograph designed for use in routine EEG and lab monit… | 2011 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K172271 | Trackit T4 EEG Amplifier | 2018 | 0 |
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 15 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.1 years on median.
- 3 of the 14 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K172271 (Lifelines, Ltd., 2018) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K103140.
How does its category compare?
All GWL devicesGWL Amplifier, Physiological Signal: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2015, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · GWL
1in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · GWL
133in 2024
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · GWL
1in 2013
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · GWL
1in 2018
MAUDE reports naming product code GWL, 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 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 133 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The R-40 EEG Amplifier is intended to be used as a front-end amplifier to acquire, store and transmit electrophysiological signals (wireless or cabled).
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K151600 · printed Nov 4, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K151600: R-40 EEG Amplifier.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K151600
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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