# K173936: Natus Photic Stimulator

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Natus Medical Incorporated Dba Excel-Tech Ltd. (Xltek)
- Decided: Jun 15, 2018 after 171 days
- Product code: GWE (Stimulator, Photic, Evoked Response)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 882.1890
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 4 generations back to K003154 (2001). 4 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 5 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K101691: Lifelines Photic Stimulator, Lifelines, Ltd. (2010) Summary page 4.

## Indications for use
The Natus Photic Stimulator is indicated for photic activation of the EEG during an EEG study and in the generation of visual evoked potentials.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K173936
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology