K143512 · Sleep Modus, Inc. · ISD · Aug 26, 2015 · Physical Medicine
Device Facts
Record ID
K143512
Device Name
ActiSpec Activity Monitor
Applicant
Sleep Modus, Inc.
Product Code
ISD · Physical Medicine
Decision Date
Aug 26, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 890.5360
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
ActiSpec® is a small limb worn activity monitor designed for documenting physical movements associated with applications in physiological monitoring. The device's intended use is to analyze limb activity associated with movement during sleep. The unit can also be used to assess activity in any instance where quantifiable analysis of physical motion is desirable.
Device Story
ActiSpec is a limb-worn activity monitor worn on the big toe; designed for 5-night sleep monitoring. Device uses an internal accelerometer to detect movements caused by tibialis anterior muscle contraction; firmware processes acceleration signals against a fixed 0.1g threshold; movement events are recorded in non-volatile memory during 0.5-second epochs. After 5 nights, patient returns device to manufacturer; data is downloaded and processed into a PDF report for the clinician. Device is battery-operated; activation occurs upon removal from light-proof packaging. Output provides statistical movement data and graphs to assist clinicians in assessing sleep-related limb activity. Benefits include objective, quantifiable motion analysis to support clinical decision-making.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Comparison testing performed between ActiSpec and the predicate ActiTrainer device to demonstrate that the device meets predetermined specifications and that event recording capabilities are substantially equivalent.
Technological Characteristics
Accelerometer-based motion sensing; fixed 0.1g acceleration threshold; 10Hz effective sample rate; 0.5s epoch period. Device consists of toe bands with internal microcontroller, non-volatile memory, and optical activation circuit. Battery-operated; non-sterile; disposable toe band/battery with reusable electronics. Connectivity is offline (data download after use).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring analysis of limb activity associated with movement during sleep or other instances where quantifiable analysis of physical motion is desirable.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Measuring exercise equipment consist of manual devices intended for medical purposes, such as to redevelop muscles or restore motion to joints or for use as an adjunct treatment for obesity. These devices also include instrumentation, such as the pulse rate monitor, that provide information used for physical evaluation and physical planning purposes., Examples include a therapeutic exercise bicycle with measuring instrumentation, a manually propelled treadmill with measuring instrumentation, and a rowing machine with measuring instrumentation.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is a measuring exerciser or an interactive rehabilitation exercise device for prescription use only, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 890.9.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
August 26, 2015
Sleep Modus, Inc. c/o Diane Rutherford Submissions Manager Ken Block Consulting 1201 Richardson Drive Suite 280 Richardson, Texas 75080-4403
Re: K143512
Trade/Device Name: ActiSpec Activity Monitor Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.5360 Regulation Name: Measuring Exercise Equipment Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: ISD Dated: July 30, 2015 Received: July 31, 2015
Dear Ms. Rutherford:
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.
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# Michael J. Hoffmann -S
for Carlos L. Peña, PhD, MS Director Division of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K143512
Device Name ActiSpec Activity Monitor
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
ActiSpec® is a small limb worn activity monitor designed for documents associated with applications in physiological monitoring. The device intended use is to analyze limb activity associated with movement during sleep. The unit can also be used to assess activity in any instance where quantifiable analysis of physical motion is desirable.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| <div> <span> </span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </div> |
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| <div> <span> </span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </div> |
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## 510(k) SUMMARY
| Submitter: | Sleep Modus, Inc.<br>1201 Richardson Drive, Suite 280-B<br>Richardson, TX 75080 | | | | |
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| Contact Person: | Sleep Modus, Inc.<br>Mr. Stanford P. Hudson<br>President<br>1201 Richardson Drive, Suite 280-B<br>Richardson, TX 75080<br>TEL: 214-405-4055<br>sphudson@sleepmodus.com | | | | |
| Date Prepared: | December 10, 2014 (revised August 17, 2015) | | | | |
| Trade Name: | ActiSpec® Activity Monitor | | | | |
| Common Name: | Activity Recording Device | | | | |
| Primary<br>Classification Name: | Measuring exercise equipment | | | | |
| Product Code: | ISD | Class 2 | 890.5360 | | |
| Predicate Devices: | K080545<br>K040554 | ActiTrainer<br>ActiGraph | ActiGraph, LLC<br>Manufacturing Technology, Inc. | | |
| Device Description: | ActiSpec® consists of a pair of toe bands containing firmware within the toe band<br>housing, and an offline data download, scoring, and report generation tool. The<br>ActiSpec® toe band is a small, battery-operated activity monitor worn on the big<br>(great) toe. ActiSpec® typically is packaged as a pair of toe bands, one for each big<br>toe.<br><br>ActiSpec® measures, records, and scores movements caused by the contraction of<br>the tibialis anterior muscle responsible for movement of the big toe and dorsiflexion<br>of the ankle and foot. These movements are detected by the accelerometer.<br><br>The intention is for the patient to wear the toe bands only while sleeping for five (5)<br>consecutive nights. After the fifth night, the patient returns the toe bands to Sleep<br>Modus and a report is generated for the care provider.<br><br>The generated report contains statistical information regarding the movements of the<br>patient each night including a graph showing those movements. The report is in the<br>form of a PDF document emailed to the care provider.<br><br>ActiSpec® has a 2-year shelf life in addition to a 120-hour active data collection<br>period. Device activation occurs upon removal of the toe bands from the light-proof<br>packaging. | | | | |
| Statement of<br>Intended Use: | ActiSpec® is a small limb worn activity monitor designed for documenting physical<br>movements associated with applications in physiological monitoring. The device's<br>intended use is to analyze limb activity associated with movement during sleep. The<br>unit can also be used to assess activity in any instance where quantifiable analysis of<br>physical motion is desirable. | | | | |
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Summary of Technological Characteristics: ActiSpec® utilizes an accelerometer to monitor the occurrence of motion. The firmware utilizes a specified time base which defines an epoch. The firmware accepts notifications from the accelerometer of changes in acceleration that exceed a specified threshold. If a notification occurs within an epoch, then the firmware marks that epoch location to indicate the movement within onboard non-volatile memory. Otherwise, it marks the location to indicate that no movement occurred within that epoch. As described previously, ActiSpec® measures, records, and scores movements caused by the contraction of the tibialis anterior muscle
The accelerometer is configured to notify firmware if the slope of acceleration exceeds the threshold. The accelerometer, as configured by firmware, has an effective sample rate of 10Hz and draws minimal current during non-sampling periods which enables the ActiSpec® device to achieve the 120-hour active time without requiring firmware to continually extract samples from the chip.
The ActiSpec® toe band and battery are disposable with the accelerometer, microcontroller, non-volatile memory, and optical activation circuit being re-usable (recyclable) electronics.
When compared to the predicate devices, all share the same indications for use, are battery operated wearable activity recording devices, feature offline scoring and data processing, share the same device category, nature of body contact and duration of contact, and are non-sterile.
A few minor differences do exist between the proposed ActiSpec and the predicate devices. Most of these differences are driven by ActiSpec® being designed to be worn on the big toe while the ActiTrainer is worn on the wrist or foot and ActiGraph is worn on the wrist, ankle, or waist. Because the ActiSpec® is worn on the toe, the device is smaller and lighter. Also, the ActiSpec is to be used for one recording cycle and is worn only during sleep, so the requirements on the battery, memory, and recording time are less than that of the predicates which are typically worn for 24 hours a day for seven consecutive days.
The ActiSpec shares the same acceleration sensitivity with the predicate ActiTrainer but utilizes a fixed acceleration threshold of 0.1g while the ActiTrainer allows the user to define the movement threshold. The ActiSpec has an epoch period of 0.5 seconds, which is the minimum duration of candidate movements according to standard scoring of periodic limb (foot) movements during sleep. The ActiTrainer allows for an epoch to be a minimum of 1.0 seconds to a maximum of 4 minutes. In spite of these differences, comparison testing demonstrates that the event recording capabilities of the devices are substantially equivalent.
Testing has been performed to demonstrate that the ActiSpec® meets the Summary of Non-Clinical Data: predetermined specifications. In addition, a bench comparison was performed between ActiSpec® and the predicate ActiTrainer device. Test Data:
Sleep Modus, Inc. considers the ActiSpec® to be substantially equivalent to the Conclusion: predicate devices listed above. This conclusion is based on the similarities in primary intended use, principles of operation, functional design, and established medical use.
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