Xian Friendship Disposable Nerve Stimulator Probes is used to perform localized stimulation of neural tissue and to locate, identify and monitor cranial motor nerves, peripheral nerves and spinal nerve roots during surgery. Xian Friendship Disposable Nerve Stimulator Probes are sterile (EtO), single-patient-use device.
Device Story
Disposable nerve stimulator probes deliver electrical stimulation to tissue during intraoperative neurological monitoring. Probes feature plastic handles, stainless steel (SST 304) active electrode shafts insulated with PTFE, and DIN 42802 touch-proof safety connectors. Configurations include monopolar, bipolar, concentric, and hook (double/triple) designs. Surgeons use probes to locate, identify, and monitor motor nerves and spinal nerve roots; bipolar probes may also record nerve action potentials. Probes are used in surgical settings; the shaft may be bent for microscopic access. Output is electrical stimulation current. Benefits include improved nerve identification and functional assessment during surgery, reducing risk of nerve damage.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Mechanical and electrical performance testing verified design specifications and confirmed substantial equivalence to predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Insulated stainless steel (SST 304) probe shaft; PTFE insulation; medical grade ABS handle; tin-plated copper lead wire with medical grade PVC insulation; DIN 42802 touch-proof connector. Configurations: monopolar, bipolar, concentric, tripolar. Sterilization: EtO. Single-patient use.
Indications for Use
Indicated for localized stimulation of neural tissue to locate, identify, and monitor cranial motor nerves, peripheral nerves, and spinal nerve roots during surgery. For use in patients undergoing surgical procedures requiring nerve monitoring.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A surgical nerve stimulator/locator is a device that is intended to provide electrical stimulation to the body to locate and identify nerves and to test their excitability.
Predicate Devices
Axon Systems Disposable Stimulator Probes (K062996)
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# K112426
APR - 2 2012
## 510(k) Summary (rev.02) (per 21 CFR 807.92.(c))
### 1. Submitter's information
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| Company Name | Xi'an Friendship Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. |
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| Company Address | No.9 Gao Xin 1st Road, High-Tech Development Zone, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710075 P.R.China |
| Contact Person | Zhai Tao (Sales Department Manager) |
| Phone Numbers | 86 29 88225200 Ext. 602 |
| Fax Numbers | 86 29 88236285<br>georgezhai2616@163.com |
| Date Prepared | 3/27/2012 |
| Trade name | Xian Friendship Disposable Nerve Stimulator Probes |
| Devices type | 1. Disposable Monopolar Direct Nerve Stimulator Probe<br>2. Disposable Flush Tip Direct Nerve Stimulator Probe<br>3. Disposable Ball Tip Direct Nerve Stimulator Probe<br>4. Disposable Direct Concentric Nerve Stimulator Probe<br>5. Disposable Bipolar Direct Nerve Stimulator Probe<br>6. Disposable Hook Nerve Probe(Double Hook/ Triple Hook) |
| Common Name: | Surgical Nerve Stimulator/Locator |
| Classification | Stimulator, Nerve (21. CFR 874.1820) |
| Product Code: | ETN, |
| Classification: | Class II (Performance Standards) |
| Panel: | Ear, Nose and Throat Devices |
#### 3. Predicate Device
| Company | 510(k) number | Device Name |
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| Axon Systems, Inc. | K062996 | Axon Systems Disposable<br>Stimulator Probes |
| Medtronic Xomed, Inc. | K031003 | Stimulus/Dissection Instruments<br>Ball-Tip Probes |
| Cadwell Laboratories, Inc. | K103128 | Cadwell Disposable Stimulator<br>Probes |
#### 4. Devices Description
Stimulator probes are used as the medium to deliver electrical stimulation to tissue during intraoperative neurological monitoring. The probes are available in three electrical
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configurations such as monopolar, bipolar and concentric forms according to the required application. The probes are supplied sterile and are for single use only.
The probes are connected to an electrical stimulator using a flexible lead wire(s) and a "touch-proof' safety connector(s) on the distal end.
Stimulator probes are used by the surgeon to locate and identify motor nerves and spinal nerve roots and to assess nerve function. Bipolar probes may also be used to record nerve action potentials directly from the nerve.
The probes are designed with a plastic handle and stainless steel active electrode shaft insulated to the tip. The probe shaft may be bent to allow viewing access under a microscope.
Concentric Probes is designed with an outer anode pole and center cathode pole separated by insulation. Tip diameter approx 1mm.
Monopolar electrodes require a separate stimulator return electrode and the Monopolar probe is insulated to the tip with only a stimulating "ball" or "tip" exposed.
Bipolar probe has a fully insulated probe shaft with two 1 mm exposed flush tips. The anode and cathode tips can spread up to 3 mm apart and will penetrate tissue for stimulation current to flow.
#### 5. Indications for Use
Xian Friendship Disposable Nerve Stimulator Probes is used to perform localized stimulation of neural tissue and to locate, identify and monitor cranial motor nerves, peripheral nerves and spinal nerve roots during surgery.
Xian Friendship Disposable Nerve Stimulator Probes are sterile (EtO), single-patient-use device.
#### હ. Technological characteristics
Xian Friendship Disposable Nerve Stimulator Probes consist of an insulated probe shaft of various lengths mounted to plastic handle. The probe shaft is electrically connected to a DIN 42802"touch-proof' safety connector on the other end. The probe is supplied in a sterile pouch. Materials used are the same as in the predicate devices.
Xian Friendship Disposable Nerve Stimulator Probes are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices with regard to the design, construction, material, mechanical and electrical performance and application. More detail information on the Table 1.
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| Features & Description | Predicate Device | Subject Device | | |
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| Product name | Axon Systems Disposable<br>Stimulator Probes | Stimulus/Dissection<br>Instruments, Ball-Tip<br>Probes | Cadwell Disposable<br>Stimulator Probes | Xian Friendship Disposable<br>Nerve Stimulator Probes |
| 510(K) clearance<br>numbers | K062996 | K031003 | K103128 | |
| Manufacture | Axon Systems, Inc. | Medtronic Xomed, Inc. | Cadwell Laboratories, Inc. | Xi'an Friendship Medical<br>Electronics Co., Ltd. |
| Intend for use | To locate, identify and<br>monitor cranial motor<br>nerves, peripheral<br>nerves and spinal nerve<br>roots during surgery. | The Stimulus-Dissection<br>Instruments are indicated<br>for tissue dissection and<br>stimulation of cranial and<br>peripheral motor nerves<br>for location and<br>identification during<br>surgery, including spinal<br>nerve roots. | Cadwell Disposable<br>Stimulator Probe is used to<br>perform localized<br>stimulation of neural tissue<br>and to locate, identify and<br>monitor cranial motor<br>nerves, peripheral nerves<br>and spinal nerve roots<br>during surgery. | Xian Friendship Disposable<br>Nerve Stimulator Probes is<br>used to perform localized<br>stimulation of neural tissue<br>and to locate, identify and<br>monitor cranial motor nerves,<br>peripheral nerves and spinal<br>nerve roots during surgery.<br>Xian Friendship Disposable<br>Nerve Stimulator Probes are<br>sterile (EtO),<br>single-patient-use device. |
| Configuration | | Monopolar probe<br>Bipolar probe<br>Concentric probe | The Cadwell Disposable<br>Stimulator Probe is a<br>single patient use device. | Monopolar probe<br>Bipolar probe<br>Concentric probe<br>Tripolar probe |
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fable 1 Product Comparison Table(2)
| Features & Description | Predicate Device | Subject Device |
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| Shape of tip | standard tip,<br>ball,<br>Flush Tip | Standard tip,<br>Ball,<br>Flush Tip<br>Hook |
| Connector | DIN 42802"touch-proof' safety | Same as "Predicate Device" |
| Shaft | Stainless steel<br>SST 304 | Stainless steel<br>SST 304 |
| Shaft<br>Insulation | PTFE | PTFE |
| Material<br>Handle | Medical Grade ABS | Medical Grade ABS |
| Lead Wire | Tin Plated Coppe | Tin Plated Coppe |
| Lead Wire<br>Insulation | Medical Grade PVC | Medical Grade PVC |
| Single Patient Use | Sterile-Single Patient Use | Sterile-Single Patient Use |
| Method of Sterilization | EtO | EtO |
| Packaging | 1059B coating TYVEK layer+ PE/PET Medical film pouch | Same as "Predicate Device" |
| Shelf life | 36 months | 36 months |
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#### 7. Summary of Performance Data
Bench testing for mechanical and electrical performance was conducted to verify that the device meets design specifications and performance characteristics in accordance with Xian Friendship Disposable Nerve Stimulator Probe's internal specifications. In addition, bench testing was also performed to demonstrate that the Xian Friendship Disposable Nerve Stimulator Probe is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
#### 8. Safety & Effectiveness
Xian Friendship Disposable Nerve Stimulator Probes are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. No new questions of safety or effectiveness are raised or evident.
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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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#### Public Health Service
APR - 2 2012
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Xian Friendship Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. c/o Mr. Chu Xiaoan Beijing Easy Link Company Rm 1606, Bldg. 1 Jianxiang Yuan No. 209 Bei Si Hu Zhong Rd. Haidian Dis Beijing, 100083, P.R. China
Re: K112426
Trade/Device Name: Xian Friendship Disposable Nerve Stimulator Probes Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.1820 Regulation Name: Surgical Nerve Stimulator/Locator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: ETN Dated: March 28, 2012 Received: March 28, 2012
Dear Mr. Chu Xiaoan:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHOffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours,
Rea U. Thon MD
Melvin R. Feldhaus, M.D.
Malvina B. Eydelman, M.D. Director Division of Ophthalmic, Neurological, and Ear, Nose and Throat Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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#### Section 4.0 Indications for Use Statement
## INDICATIONS FOR USE
| Applicant: | Xi'an Friendship Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. |
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| 510(k) Number (if known): * | K112426 |
| Device Name: | Xian Friendship Disposable Nerve Stimulator Probes |
#### Indications For Use:
Xian Friendship Disposable Nerve Stimulator Probes is used to perform localized stimulation of neural tissue and to locate, identify and monitor cranial motor nerves, peripheral nerves and spinal nerve roots during surgery.
Disposable Nerve Stimulator Probes are sterile (EtO), Xian Friendship single-patient-use device.
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) and/or Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Z. McAlts
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Ophthalmic, Neurological and Ear, Nose and Throat Devices
Prescription Use
(Per 21 CFR 801.109)
510(k) Number K112426
Section 4-1
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Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
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1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.