BALANCE REHABILITATION UNIT (BRU)

K070085 · Medicaa (Uruguay) S.A. · LXV · Feb 26, 2007 · EN

Device Facts

• Record ID: K070085
• Device Name: BALANCE REHABILITATION UNIT (BRU)
• Applicant: Medicaa (Uruguay) S.A.
• Product Code: LXV · EN
• Decision Date: Feb 26, 2007
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Device Class: Class U
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

Balance Evaluation and Rehabilitation The Balance Rehabilitation Unit (BRUTM) is a system that enables the functional assessment and training/retraining of patients with balance disorders, vertigo or instability.

Device Story

BRU™ system assesses and treats balance disorders; vertigo; instability. Components: static force platform; virtual reality projection goggles; head tracker; safety frame; harness; accessory kit; computer. Operation: patient stands on platform while wearing goggles; system delivers visual, somatosensorial, and vestibular stimuli; head tracker monitors movement. Physician uses platform data and posturography results to identify patient weaknesses; designs tailored rehabilitation program with specific perceptual cues. Used in clinical settings; operated by healthcare professionals. Benefits: enables objective functional assessment and targeted training to improve postural skills.

Clinical Evidence

Clinical study confirmed the clinical efficacy of the BRU™ system for balance assessment and rehabilitation. No specific metrics or sample sizes provided.

Technological Characteristics

System includes static force-measuring platform, virtual reality projection goggles, head tracker, safety frame, and harness. Operates via computer-generated visual, somatosensorial, and vestibular stimuli. Software performs posturography analysis.

Indications for Use

Indicated for patients with balance disorders, vertigo, or instability requiring functional assessment and training/retraining.

Predicate Devices

• Balance Manager from Neurocom International, Inc. (K946229)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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K070085

## WEIDMANN

Developments for a better life

FEB 2 6 2007

# 510(k) Summary

(per 21 CFR 807.92)

I. Applicant Medicaa (Uruguay) S.A. Miraflores 1476 11500, Montevideo Uruguay Phone: +(598) 2 601 3998 Fax: +(598) 2 601 3839

> Contact Person: Rodolfo Oppenhemier, CEO [e-mail]

December 21, 2006 Date Prepared:

### II. Device Name

BRUTM - Balance Rehabilitation Unit Proprietary Name: Common/ Usual Name: Apparatus, vestibular analysis Platform, force-measuring Classification Name: Unclassified / Force-measuring platform Regulation Number: Unclassified / 890.1575 Product Codes: LXV / KHX Classification: Unclassified / 1、 Ear, Nose& Throat / Physical Medicine Classification Panel:

### III. Predicate Device

The Balance Rehabilitation Unit (BRU™) is substantially equivalent to the Balance Manager from Neurocom International, Inc. The Balance Manager was cleared by the FDA on August 4, 1995 under 510(k) K946229.

#### IV. Intended Use of the Device

Balance Evaluation and Rehabilitation

The Balance Rehabilitation Unit (BRU™) is a system that enables the functional assessment and training/retraining of patients with balance disorders, vertigo or instability.

#### V. Description of the Device

The Balance Rehabilitation Unit (BRUTM) is composed of a static force platform, virtual reality projection goggles, a head tracker for sensing head movements, a safety frame, a harness, an accessory kit for different exercises, and a computer to generate stimuli.

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REEDECK
Developments for a better life

The system performs a sequence of posturographies while the patient is receiving different visual stimuli (images displayed on the projection goggles). By using the different stimuli to identify the patient's weakness a tailored rehabilitation program with specific perceptual cues can be designed for each patient.

#### Summary of the Technical Characteristics VI.

The Balance Rehabilitation Unit (BRUTM) performs an assessment of the impaired postural skills of patients through a series of posturographies with different sensory stimuli. The posturographies are performed using a forcemeasuring platform, which helps the physician evaluate the patient's performance. The sensory stimuli used with the Balance Rehabilitation Unit (BRUTM) include visual stimuli, through virtual reality projection goggles, somatosensorial stimuli, and vestibular stimuli.

#### Testing VII.

A clinical study has confirmed the clinical efficacy of the Balance Rehabilitation Unit (BRUTM).

#### Safety & Effectiveness VIII.

There are no substantial differences between the Balance Rehabilitation Unit (BRUTM) and the predicate device. They have the same intended use and similar technological characteristics.

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# DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

Medicaa (Uruguay) S.A. C/O Ian P. Gordon Vice President Emergo Group, Inc. 1101 South Capital Texas Hwy, Suite F254 Austin, TX 78746

FEB 2 6 2007

Re: K070085

Trade/Device Name: Balance Rehabilitation Unit (BRUTM) Regulation Number: Unclassified Regulation Name: Vestibular analysis apparatus Regulatory Class: Unclassified Product Code: LXV and KHX Dated: December 26, 2006 Received: January 10, 2007

Dear Mr. Gordon:

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.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such 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.

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); 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.

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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). 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 [phone] or [phone] or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.

Sincerely yours.

Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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# 4. Indication for Use Statement

510(k) Number (if known):

Device Name:

Balance Rehabilitation Unit (BRUTM)

## Indications for Use:

Balance Evaluation and Rehabilitation

The Balance Rehabilitation Unit (BRUTM) is a system that enables the functional assessment and training/retraining of patients with balance disorders, vertigo or instability.

Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR

Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Mark A. Millane

(Divi: n a Sign-Off) (Division of General, Restorative, and Neurological Devices

510(k) Number

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