OVULON MONITOR

K973860 · Conception Technology, Inc. · NGE · Jan 7, 1998 · Clinical Chemistry

Device Facts

• Record ID: K973860
• Device Name: OVULON MONITOR
• Applicant: Conception Technology, Inc.
• Product Code: NGE · Clinical Chemistry
• Decision Date: Jan 7, 1998
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 862.1485
• Device Class: Class 1

Indications for Use

The Ovulon Monitor is a fertility aid intended for over-the-counter purchase. It is an electronic biosensor designed for home use that vields digital information (data points) relative to electron flow in the extracellular milieu of the posterior fornix and paracervical region of the vagina. The Ovulon Monitor is intended for daily use in normally cycling (i.e., regularly menstruating and, presumably, ovulating) healthy females who may desire to achieve pregnancy (conception). Much as a basal body temperature thermometer or a home urine LH kit, the Ovulon Monitor serves as an independent information aid to the woman by helping to define the fertile window near the midpoint of each monthly cycle, whereby she may choose the proper timing for vaginal intercourse. If the user chooses the guidance of a physician for fertility treatment, the Ovulon Monitor may serve to provide the user and her physician with data to better time artificial insemination or other interventional techniques. The Ovulon Monitor is to be used as an aid to conception and is not to be used for contraception. After six (6) or more cycles, if the user is not successful in achieving conception, she should consult her physician.

Device Story

Electronic biosensor for home use; measures electron flow in vaginal extracellular milieu (posterior fornix/paracervical region). Device provides digital data points to identify fertile window near cycle midpoint. Used by women to time intercourse or assist physicians in timing artificial insemination. Serves as an independent information aid similar to basal body temperature thermometers or urine LH kits. Not for contraception.

Technological Characteristics

Electronic biosensor; measures electron flow in vaginal extracellular milieu. Designed for home use. No specific materials, connectivity, or software architecture details provided.

Indications for Use

Indicated for healthy, regularly menstruating females desiring to achieve pregnancy. Used as a fertility aid to identify the fertile window for timing intercourse or artificial insemination. Not for use as a contraceptive.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

A luteinizing hormone test system is a device intended to measure luteinizing hormone in serum and urine. Luteinizing hormone measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of gonadal dysfunction.

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

**JAN - 7 1998.**

Terry R. Knapp, M.D. President and Medical Director Conception Technology, Inc. 214 S. College Avenue Ft. Collins, CO 80524

Re: K973860

Ovulon Monitor Dated: October 7, 1997 Received: October 9, 1997 Regulatory Class: I Unclassified/Procode: 85 LHD

Dear Dr. Knapp:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act). You may, therefore, 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 III (Premarket Approval), 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 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic QS inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.

This letter will allow you to begine as described in your 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 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Additionally, for question and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number [phone] or [phone] or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours

htliau
Lillian Yin, Ph.D.

Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, Ear, Nose and Throat, and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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INDICATIONS FOR USE SECTION II:

510(k) Number (if known): _ K973860

Device Name: Ovulon Monitor

## Indications for Use:

The Ovulon Monitor is a fertility aid intended for over-the-counter purchase. It is an electronic biosensor designed for home use that vields digital information (data points) relative to electron flow in the extracellular milieu of the posterior fornix and paracervical region of the vagina.

The Ovulon Monitor is intended for daily use in normally cycling (i.e., regularly menstruating and, presumably, ovulating) healthy females who may desire to achieve pregnancy (conception). Much as a basal body temperature thermometer or a home urine LH kit, the Ovulon Monitor serves as an independent information aid to the woman by helping to define the fertile window near the midpoint of each monthly cycle, whereby she may choose the proper timing for vaginal intercourse. If the user chooses the guidance of a physician for fertility treatment, the Ovulon Monitor may serve to provide the user and her physician with data to better time artificial insemination or other interventional techniques.

The Ovulon Monitor is to be used as an aid to conception and is not to be used for contraception.

After six (6) or more cycles, if the user is not successful in achieving conception, she should consult her physician.

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

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| | Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, ENT, and Radiological Devices |
| 510(k) Number | K973860 |

| Prescription Use<br>(Per 21 CFR 801.109) | OR | Over-The-Counter Use |
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| | | (Optional Format 1-2-96) |

Conception Technology, Inc.