K143095 · Halyard Health, Inc. · BXN · Mar 24, 2015 · Anesthesiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K143095
Device Name
MiniStim MS-IVB Peripheral Nerve Stimulator
Applicant
Halyard Health, Inc.
Product Code
BXN · Anesthesiology
Decision Date
Mar 24, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 868.2775
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Ministim MS-IVB is a battery-powered peripheral nerve stimulator for monitoring the effects of skeletal muscle relaxants.
Device Story
MiniStim MS-IVB is a handheld, battery-powered peripheral nerve stimulator used by anesthesiologists or nurse anesthetists in clinical settings. It delivers electrical stimulus pulses to monitor the depth of neuromuscular blockade during surgery. The device features selectable stimulus modes: Twitch, Tetanus (50Hz/100Hz), Train of Four, and Double Burst. It uses a Texas Instruments MSP430G2553IPW20 processor to control pulse timing and duration. The clinician observes the patient's muscle twitch response to determine the effectiveness of muscle-relaxant drugs. The device includes safety features such as automatic shut-off timers for pulse delivery and idle time. Output amplitude is adjustable. The device provides visual feedback via LED. It is designed to be immune to Bovie interference. By monitoring the twitch amplitude, the clinician can assess the level of muscle relaxation, helping to manage anesthesia levels and improve patient safety during surgical procedures.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence is supported by non-clinical bench testing, including IEC 60601 safety testing (electrostatic discharge, radiated/conducted/magnetic field immunity), software verification, user interface/functionality testing, and waveform verification.
Technological Characteristics
Handheld, battery-powered (9V alkaline) peripheral nerve stimulator. Dimensions: 2.4" W x 4.2" L x 1" H. Weight: 6 oz. Output: 0-50mA at 9.2V. Processor: Texas Instruments MSP430G2553IPW20. Stimulus modes: Twitch, Tetanus, Train of Four, Double Burst. Pulse width: 0.22ms. Rise time: <10µs. Connectivity: None. Software: Version 01.02.02.00. Sterilization: Not sterile.
Indications for Use
Indicated for monitoring the effects of skeletal muscle relaxants in patients undergoing procedures requiring general anesthesia.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An electrical peripheral nerve stimulator (neuromuscular blockade monitor) is a device used to apply an electrical current to a patient to test the level of pharmacological effect of anesthetic drugs and gases.
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March 24, 2015
Halyard Health, Inc. (Formerly Kimberly-Clark Healthcare) Lindsey Hedlund, MBA Regulatory Affairs Coordinator 1400 Holcomb Bridge Road Roswell, Georgia 30076
Re: K143095
> Trade/Device Name: Ministim* Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Model MS-IVB Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.2775 Regulation Name: Electrical Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: BXN Dated: December 19, 2014 Received: December 24, 2014
Dear Ms. Hedlund.
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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Sincerely yours.
Tejashri Purohit-Sheth, M.D.
Tejashri Purohit-Sheth, M.D. Clinical Deputy Director DAGRID/ODE/CDRH FOR
Erin Keith Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control, and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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#### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K143095
Device Name
MiniStim Peripheral Nerve Stimulator - Model MS-IVB
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Ministim MS-IVB is a battery-powered peripheral nerve stimulator for monitoring the effects of skeletal muscle relaxants.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## Section 8.0 – 510(k) Summary
| | The 510(k) Summary is being submitted in accordance with the requirements<br>of 21 CFR 807.92. |
|-------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Date Prepared | March 20, 2015 |
| Applicant | Halyard Health (formerly Kimberly-Clark Health Care)<br>5405 Windward Parkway<br>Alpharetta, GA 30004 |
| Official<br>Correspondent | Lindsey Hedlund, MBA<br>Regulatory Affairs Coordinator<br>Tel: 470-448-5441<br>Fax: 920.225.4932<br>Email: lindsey.hedlund@hyh.com |
| Trade Name | MiniStim* Peripheral Nerve Stimulator – Model MS-IVB |
| Classification<br>Name | Stimulator, nerve, battery-powered |
| Device<br>Classification<br>and Product<br>Code | Class II per 21 CFR §868.2775<br>Product Code - BXN |
| Predicate<br>Devices | The MS-III MiniStim* Peripheral Nerve Stimulator was cleared by K913184,<br>under the Life-Tech, Inc. applicant. Ownership of the 510(k) was transferred<br>to Kimberly-Clark in 2013. |
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### Section 8.0 - 510(k) Summary, Continued
Device The MS-IVB is a nerve stimulator with selectable stimulus output waveforms Description and adjustable output amplitude. The stimulus output is intended for monitoring the depth of patient muscle and nerve relaxation while
| Characteristic | MS-IVB |
|---------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Power Source | 9V Alkaline Battery |
| Display | LED |
| Stimulus Modes | Twitch, Tetanus (50Hz and 100Hz), Train of Four, and Double Burst |
| Dimensions | 2.4" W x 4.2" L x 1" H |
| Weight with Battery | 6 oz |
| Current Output | Measured with load of $2K \u03a9\u00b1 10%$<br>● 0 to 50mA at 9.2 V<br>● 0 to 42mA at 7.5 V (Low Battery Alert Threshold) |
Indications for Use
The MiniStim* MS-IVB is a battery powered Peripheral Nerve Stimulator for monitoring the effects of skeletal muscle relaxants.
Technological The technical characteristics of the MiniStim* Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Characteristics are similar to those of the predicate and currently marketed devices in design, energy source, intended use, and function. Unlike the predicate, the MS-IVB will have shut off time limits set on the Twitch and Tetanus pulse durations, as well as an idle time maximum. A comparative summary of the MiniStim* to the predicate device is provided in the following tables:
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## Section 8.0 – 510(k) Summary, Continued
| Comparison of the general features of the predicate, currently marketed, and subject devices | | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | MS-III<br>(K913184) | MS-IVB<br>(Subject Device) |
| FDA Classification | Class II (Regulation No. 868.2775) | NO CHANGE |
| FDA Product Code | BXN | NO CHANGE |
| Common Name | Peripheral Nerve Stimulator | NO CHANGE |
| Device Trade Name | MiniStim MS-III | MiniStim MS-IVB |
| Indications for Use | Peripheral nerve stimulators are used by the<br>anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist during<br>surgery to monitor the effectiveness of muscle-<br>relaxant drugs used in conjunction with general<br>anesthesia to reduce the overall anesthesia<br>level. In essence, the anesthesiologist observes<br>the muscle twitch generated by the stimulator to<br>determine when the twitch amplitude has<br>declined by an amount which indicates<br>effective action of the muscle relaxant drug. | The MiniStim* MS-IVB is a battery<br>powered Peripheral Nerve Stimulator<br>for monitoring the effects of skeletal<br>muscle relaxants. |
| Physical Configuration | Handheld | NO CHANGE |
| User Feedback | LED | NO CHANGE |
| User Input | Membrane Switch and Dial | NO CHANGE |
| Power Source | 9V Alkaline | NO CHANGE |
| Bovie Immunity | Not Tested | Immune |
| Level of Concern | Moderate | NO CHANGE |
### Comparison of the general features of the predicate, currently marketed, and subject devices
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## Section 8.0 – 510(k) Summary, Continued
Comparison of the physical dimensions/specifications of the predicate, currently marketed, and subject devices
| | MS-III (K913184) | MS-IVB<br>(Subject Device) |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| Pulse Amplitude Control | Hardware | NO CHANGE |
| Pulse timing control | Times IC (Integrated Circuit) | NO CHANGE |
| Software Version | N/A — Analog | 01.02.02.00 |
| Sterilization Requirements | Not Sterile | NO CHANGE |
| Battery | 9V alkaline battery | NO CHANGE |
| Size | 2.4" W X 4.2"L x 0.8" | 2.4" W X 4.2"L x 1" |
| Weight | 5oz including battery | 6oz including battery |
| Min Output Voltage | 0V | NO CHANGE |
| Max Output Voltage | 450 V± 10% (open circuit) | 320V ± 10% (open circuit) |
| Output Current<br>@ 9.2 V<br>●<br>@ 7.5 V (Low Battery Alert<br>●<br>Threshold) | Measured with load of 2K Ω± 10%<br>● 0 to 50mA at 9.2 V<br>● 0 to 42mA at 7.5 V (Low Battery Alert<br>Threshold) | NO CHANGE |
| Conductive Shielding | Present | Removed |
| Processor | N/A | Texas Instruments<br>MSP430G2553IPW20 |
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## Section 8.0 – 510(k) Summary, Continued
| | MS-III<br>(K913184) | MS-IVB<br>(Subject Device) |
|----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Pulse Width | 0.22 milliseconds | NO CHANGE |
| Pulse Rise Time | <10µs open circuit | NO CHANGE |
| Train of Four | The Train of Four consists of two pulses per<br>second for two seconds. The sequence is<br>automatically repeated every 10 seconds. | NO CHANGE<br>No change to the pattern. The automatic<br>repeat of the pattern was removed based on<br>user feedback. |
| Double Burst | Each Double Burst stimulus consists of 2<br>groups of 3 pulses each. The sequence is<br>automatically repeated every 10 seconds.<br>Within a group, the individual pulses are<br>separated by 20ms (50Hz rate). The second<br>group of three pulses follows the first after<br>750ms. | NO CHANGE<br>No change to the pattern. The automatic<br>repeat of the pattern was removed based on<br>user feedback. |
| Tetanus Pulse<br>Frequency | Each Tetanus Pulse consists of the optional 50<br>or 100 pulses per second while the button is<br>held. | The Tetanus feature remains the same,<br>however an additional feature of 30 second<br>time limit was included to both the 50Hz and<br>the 100Hz option to limit the pulse delivery<br>duration. |
| Twitch Pulse<br>Frequency | Each Twitch Pulse is one pulse per second.<br>It is automatically repeated every second. | The Twitch Pulse frequency remains the<br>same, however an additional feature of a 20<br>minute time limit was included for the pulse<br>delivery duration. |
| Power On/Off | Press the button to turn unit ON or OFF.<br>Indicator lights when the unit is ON and flashes<br>when the battery is ready to be replaced. | The Power On/Off remains the same,<br>however, an additional feature of an<br>automatic shut off after 20 minutes of idle<br>time was included. |
#### Comparison of the functionalities of the predicate, currently marketed, and subject devices
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# Section 8.0 - 510(k) Summary, Continued
| Summary of<br>The MiniStim* Peripheral Nerve Stimulator - Model MS-IVB underwent the<br>Non-Clinical<br>tests noted in the below table and results are indicated as well. | | | | |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|--|--|--|
| Test Name and Description | Pass/Fail | | | |
| IEC 60601 Safety Testing Electrostatic Discharge, | Pass | | | |
| Radiated Immunity, Conducted RD Immunity, Magnetic | | | | |
| Field Immunity | | | | |
| Software Verification | Pass | | | |
| User Interface / Functionality | Pass | | | |
| Waveform | Pass | | | |
| | Pass | | | |
| There was no clinical testing required to support the medical device as the<br>Indications for Use is equivalent to the predicate device. The substantial<br>equivalence of the device is supported by the non-clinical testing. | | | | |
| Based on the intended use, technological characteristics, performance data,<br>and nonclinical test, the subject MiniStim* Peripheral Nerve Stimulator,<br>Model MS-IVB, is substantially equivalent and is as safe and as effective as<br>the legally marketed predicate device K913184. | | | | |
| | Packaging and Labeling Verification | | | |
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