510(k) · Cleared
ClearedZMI Self-Adhesive Electrodes
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Zmi Electronics, Ltd. · GXY Electrode, Cutaneous
Cleared on Jun 28, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K132998 (Wandy Rubber Industrial Co., Ltd., 2013) and 1 other predicate after an 87-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 1990. 9 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jun 28, 2018
- Review
- 87 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GXY
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K903402 (1990). 17 ancestors in all. 9 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- Root · 7 generations backK903402 Geohesive (TM), Model Numbers 1022L, 1023L, 1026LMedi-Source, Inc. · 1990
- 6 generations backK963125 M and R Reusable Electrodes (Multiple)M & R Mfg., Inc. · 1997
- 5 generations backK020735 Sof-Pach Reusable Neurostimulation ElectrodesCathay International, Ltd. · 2002
- 4 generations backK080276 Self-Adhesive ElectrodesCathay Health Care Equipment Manufacturing, Inc. · 2008
- 3 generations backK090198 Jiajian Self-Adhesive ElectrodeWuxi Jiajian Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. · 2009
- 2 generations backK132998 Wandy Self-Adhesive ElectrodesWandy Rubber Industrial Co., Ltd. · 2013
- 1 generation backK160138 Adhesive ElectrodesGmdasz Manufacturing Co., Ltd. · 2016
- This deviceK180865 ZMI Self-Adhesive ElectrodesZmi Electronics, Ltd. · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 6 of its ownK222252 Self-adhesive ElectrodeShenzhen Roundwhale Technology Co., Ltd. · 2023
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 5 of its ownK223802 accufitMettler Electronics Corporation · 2023
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 4 of its ownK233926 accufitMettler Electronics Corporation · 2024
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 2 of its ownK241685 SofWave SystemSofwave Medical, Ltd. · 2024
- Descendant · 5 generations on · 1 of its ownK250146 SofWave SystemSofwave Medical, Ltd. · 2025
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 9 · See all- K222252Self-adhesive ElectrodeShenzhen Roundwhale Technology Co., Ltd. · 2023 · cites it directly6descendants
- K223802accufitMettler Electronics Corporation · 2023 · 2 generations on5descendants
- K233926accufitMettler Electronics Corporation · 2024 · 3 generations on4descendants
- K241685SofWave SystemSofwave Medical, Ltd. · 2024 · 4 generations on2descendants
- K250146SofWave SystemSofwave Medical, Ltd. · 2025 · 5 generations on1descendant
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −7 | K903402 | Geohesive (TM), Model Numbers 1022L, 1023L, 1026L | Medi-Source, Inc. | 1990 | — |
| −6 | K963125 | M and R Reusable Electrodes (Multiple) | M & R Mfg., Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −5 | K020735 | Sof-Pach Reusable Neurostimulation Electrodes | Cathay International, Ltd. | 2002 | — |
| −4 | K080276 | Self-Adhesive Electrodes | Cathay Health Care Equipment Manufacturing, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −3 | K090198 | Jiajian Self-Adhesive Electrode | Wuxi Jiajian Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. | 2009 | — |
| −2 | K132998 | Wandy Self-Adhesive Electrodes | Wandy Rubber Industrial Co., Ltd. | 2013 | — |
| −1 | K160138 | Adhesive Electrodes | Gmdasz Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | 2016 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K180865 | ZMI Self-Adhesive Electrodes | Zmi Electronics, Ltd. | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K222252 | Self-adhesive Electrode | Shenzhen Roundwhale Technology Co., Ltd. | 2023 | — |
| +2 | K223802 | accufit | Mettler Electronics Corporation | 2023 | — |
| +3 | K233926 | accufit | Mettler Electronics Corporation | 2024 | — |
| +4 | K241685 | SofWave System | Sofwave Medical, Ltd. | 2024 | — |
| +5 | K250146 | SofWave System | Sofwave Medical, Ltd. | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 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 GXY? 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 GXY device
- #1 K232052 Ceribell Instant EEG Headbandscore 16.3 · 6 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K132998 | Wandy Self-Adhesive ElectrodesSummary page 4…usable Neurostimulation Electrodes Classification Name: Electrodes, cutaneous Regulation Number: 882.1320 Product Code: GXY Classification: Class II Predicate Devices: K132998 Wandy self-adhesive electrodes (WANDY Rubber Industrial Co., Ltd.) *Primary Predicate K160138 Adhesive Electrodes (GMDASZ Manufac… | 2013 |
| * | K160138 | Adhesive ElectrodesSummary page 4…r: 882.1320 Product Code: GXY Classification: Class II Predicate Devices: K132998 Wandy self-adhesive electrodes (WANDY Rubber Industrial Co., Ltd.) *Primary Predicate K160138 Adhesive Electrodes (GMDASZ Manufacturing Co., Ltd.) Device Description ZMI Self-adhesive electrodes provide a means for establ… | 2016 |
| † | K172876 | PowerDot PD-01M | 2017 |
What descends from it? (9)
3 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 28 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 4.5 years on median.
- 1 of the 17 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K222252 (Shenzhen Roundwhale Technology Co., Ltd., 2023) has gone furthest, with 6 descendants of its own.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K132998.
How does its category compare?
All GXY devicesGXY Electrode, Cutaneous: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2018, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · GXY
6in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · GXY
148in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · GXY
2in 2023
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · GXY
58in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code GXY, 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 | 7 | 88 | 0 | 14 |
| 2008 | 9 | 136 | 0 | 17 |
| 2009 | 17 | 159 | 4 | 15 |
| 2010 | 3 | 137 | 1 | 14 |
| 2011 | 6 | 183 | 5 | 16 |
| 2012 | 9 | 150 | 4 | 16 |
| 2013 | 7 | 99 | 0 | 15 |
| 2014 | 9 | 203 | 0 | 11 |
| 2015 | 6 | 119 | 0 | 19 |
| 2016 | 6 | 170 | 0 | 15 |
| 2017 | 9 | 116 | 0 | 11 |
| 2018 | 14 | 135 | 0 | 10 |
| 2019 | 9 | 113 | 0 | 19 |
| 2020 | 4 | 108 | 0 | 11 |
| 2021 | 12 | 195 | 0 | 21 |
| 2022 | 5 | 81 | 0 | 34 |
| 2023 | 13 | 132 | 2 | 25 |
| 2024 | 7 | 111 | 0 | 51 |
| 2025 | 6 | 148 | 0 | 58 |
| 2026 | 12 | 70 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
ZMI Self-adhesive electrodes are intended for use as a reusable, conductive adhesive interface between the patient’s skin and the marketed electrical stimulators (i.e. TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation), EMS (Electrical Muscular Stimulation), IF (Interferential) or PGF (Pulsed Galvanic Stimulation) for transmitting electrical current. The electrodes are for OTC (Over-The-Counter) or Prescription use.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K180865 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K180865: ZMI Self-Adhesive Electrodes.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K180865
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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