SMARTPILL GI MONITORING SYSTEM, VERSION 2.0
K092342 · The Smartpill Corporation · NYV · Oct 30, 2009 · Gastroenterology, Urology
Device Facts
| Record ID | K092342 |
| Device Name | SMARTPILL GI MONITORING SYSTEM, VERSION 2.0 |
| Applicant | The Smartpill Corporation |
| Product Code | NYV · Gastroenterology, Urology |
| Decision Date | Oct 30, 2009 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 876.1725 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
Intended Use
The SmartPill GI Monitoring System measures whole gut and regional gut (stomach, small bowel, and colon) transit times. Measurements of gastrointestinal tract transit times are used for evaluating motility disorders. Gastric transit time (gastric emptying time, GET) is indicated for the evaluation of patients with suspected gastroparesis. Delayed gastric emptying is implicated in such disorders as idiopathic and diabetic gastroparesis and functional non-ulcer dyspepsia Colonic transit time (CTT) is indicated for the evaluation of colonic transit in patients with chronic constipation and used to aid in differentiating slow and normal transit constipation. Combined small and large bowel transit time (SLBTT) is used as a surrogate measure of colonic transit in patients with chronic constipation when colonic transit time alone cannot be determined. The System measures pH, pressure, and temperature throughout the GI tract. Pressure contraction data from the antrum and duodenum can be used to calculate motility indices. Not for use in pediatric patients.
Device Story
Ingestible capsule measures pH, pressure, and temperature throughout GI tract; transmits data via 434 MHz ASK-modulated RF signal to patient-worn data receiver. Data downloaded to PC for analysis by MotiliGIT software. Software automatically calculates regional transit times (GET, SBTT, SLBTT, CTT, WGTT) and motility indices from antrum/duodenum pressure data. Physician reviews printable report to evaluate motility disorders, differentiate constipation types, or assess gastroparesis. System aids clinical decision-making by providing objective transit metrics, potentially improving diagnostic accuracy for motility conditions.
Clinical Evidence
Two prospective clinical studies performed. First study established cutoff values for colonic and combined small/large bowel transit times. Second study validated these cutoff values in symptomatic constipated patients. Bench testing verified device accuracy and precision.
Technological Characteristics
Ingestible capsule with pH, pressure, and temperature sensors. RF transmission (434 MHz) to wearable receiver. PC-based analysis software. Biocompatibility per ISO-10993 and USP <661>. Electrical safety per IEC 60601-1; EMC per IEC 60601-1-2.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult patients with suspected gastroparesis (for GET) or chronic constipation (for CTT/SLBTT) to evaluate motility disorders. Not for use in pediatric patients.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A gastrointestinal motility monitoring system is a device used to measure peristalic activity or pressure in the stomach or esophagus by means of a probe with transducers that is introduced through the mouth into the gastrointestinal tract. The device may include signal conditioning, amplifying, and recording equipment. This generic type of device includes the esophageal motility monitor and tube, the gastrointestinal motility (electrical) system, and certain accessories, such as a pressure transducer, amplifier, and external recorder.
Predicate Devices
- SmartPill GI Monitoring System and pH.p Capsule, version 1.2
- Konsyl Sitzmarks
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Submission Summary (Full Text)
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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Ms. Kathleen H. Selover Director, Regulatory Affairs and Quality The SmartPill Corporation 847 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14203-1109
JAN 1 0 2017
Re: K092342
Trade/Device Name: SmartPill GI Monitoring System, Version 2.0 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.1725 Regulation Name: Gastrointestinal motility monitoring system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: NYV Dated: July 29, 2009 Received: August 4, 2009
Dear Ms. Selover:
This letter corrects our substantially equivalent letter of October 30, 2009.
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. Insting 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.
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 Parts 801 and 809 ); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements
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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 Parts 801 and 809] ), please contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education 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. 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/ReportalProblem/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 Industry and Consumer Education 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,
**Benjamin R. Fisher -S**
Benjamin Fisher, Ph.D. Director Division of Reproductive, Gastro-Renal, and Urological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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### SMARTPILL CORPORATION 510(K) SUBMISSION - SECTION 4 SMARTPILL GI MONITORING SYSTEM, VERSION 2.0
## SECTION 4: INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT
510(k) Number: not assigned
Device Name: SmartPill GI Monitoring System, version 2.0
#### Indications for Use:
The SmartPill GI Monitoring System measures whole gut and regional gut (stornach, small bowel, and colon) transit times. Measurements of gastrointestinal tract transit times are used for evaluating motility disorders.
Gastric transit time (gastric emptying time, GET) is indicated for the evaluation of patients with suspected gastroparesis. Delayed gastric emptying is implicated in such disorders as idiopathic and diabetic gastroparesis and functional non-ulcer dyspepsia
Colonic transit time (CIT) is indicated for the evaluation of colonic transit in patients with chronic constipation and used to aid in differentiating slow and normal transit constipation. Combined small and large bowel transit time (SLBTT) is used as a surrogate measure of colonic transit in patients with chronic constipation when colonic transit time alone cannot be determined.
The System measures pH, pressure, and temperature throughout the GI tract. Pressure contraction data from the antrum and duodenum can be used to calculate motility indices.
Not for use in pediatric patients.
X Prescription Use
OR
(Per 21CFR 801.109) Over-the-Counter Use _
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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Division of Reproductive. Abdomi and Radiological Devi
Radiological Devices,
510(k) Number K092342
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510(k) Submission, Section 5
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K092342
## SMARTPILL CORPORATION 510(K) SUBMISSION - SECTION 5 SMARTPILL GI MONITORING SYSTEM, VERSION 2.0
# SECTION 5: 510(K) SUMMARY
Date of Summary:
**OCT 9 2008**
| Manufacturer: | The SmartPill Corporation<br>847 Main Street<br>Buffalo, NY 14203 |
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| Contact Information: | Phone: 716.882.0701, ext. 106<br>Fax: 716.882.0706 Fax<br>Email: kselover@smartpillcorp.com |
| Contact Person: | Kathleen H. Selover<br>Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Quality<br>Assurance |
| Device Trade Name: | SmartPill GI Monitoring System, version 2.0 |
| Device Common Name: | Gastrointestinal Motility System, Capsule |
| Trade/Device Name<br>Regulatory Class Regulation<br>Number<br>Product code<br>Predicate Device(s) | SmartPill GI Monitoring System, version 2.0<br>Unclassified<br>None<br>NYV<br>SmartPill GI Monitoring System and pH.p Capsule,<br>version 1.2<br>Konsyl Sitzmarks |
| Product<br>Description | The SmartPill GI Monitoring System senses and records pH<br>and pressure measurements from the entire length of the<br>gastrointestinal tract for use by physicians to aid in the<br>evaluation of gastrointestinal motility diseases and conditions.<br>Sensors on board an ingestible capsule measure pH and<br>pressure as the capsule travels the length of the GI tract.<br>Measurements are transmitted from the capsule within the GI<br>tract via ASK modulated RF signal at 434 MHz to a patient-<br>worn Data Receiver and subsequently downloaded to PC for<br>analysis and review. MotiliGIT™ Software performs data<br>analyses automatically and provides the physician with a<br>printable report containing regional gut transit times:<br>GET - Gastric emptying (transit) time<br>SBTT - Small bowel transit time<br>SLBTT - Combined small and large bowel transit time<br>CTT - Colonic transit time<br>WGTT - whole gut transit time |
| Intended Use<br>Indications for Use | The SmartPill GI Monitoring System measures whole gut and<br>regional gut (stomach, small bowel, and colon) transit times.<br>Measurements of gastrointestinal tract transit times are used<br>for evaluating motility disorders.<br><br>Gastric transit time (gastric emptying time, GET) is indicated<br>for the evaluation of patients with suspected gastroparesis.<br>Delayed gastric emptying is implicated in such disorders as<br>idiopathic and diabetic gastroparesis and functional non-ulcer<br>dyspepsia<br><br>Colonic transit time (CTT) is indicated for the evaluation of<br>colonic transit in patients with chronic constipation and used<br>to aid in differentiating slow and normal transit constipation.<br>Combined small and large bowel transit time (SLBTT) is used<br>as a surrogate measure of colonic transit in patients with<br>chronic constipation when colonic transit time alone cannot<br>be determined.<br><br>The System measures pH, pressure, and temperature<br>throughout the GI tract. Pressure contraction data from the<br>antrum and duodenum can be used to calculate motility<br>indices.<br><br>Not for use in pediatric patients. |
| Physical and<br>Technical Comparisons | Comparison to SmartPill GI Monitoring System: Version 2.0 of the<br>system is similar to Version 1.1; differences include an<br>enhanced user interface for reviewing and analyzing the test<br>and an expanded indications for use. Technical features of the<br>two devices are, the same.<br><br>Comparison to Sitzmarks: Version 2.0 of the system is technically<br>different from Sitzmarks, however, the two devices share the<br>indication for use of measuring and using colonic transit time<br>to evaluate patients with chronic (severe) constipation. |
| Performance<br>Summary | The performance of the SmartPill GI Monitoring System was<br>tested in multiple bench tests to verify the accuracy and<br>precision of the device. In addition, clinical testing was<br>conducted to validate the device's indications for use. Results<br>of these tests support the product's intended use, indications<br>for use, performance and clinical claims. |
| Safety Testing | |
| Biocompatibility | All patient contacting materials were tested for<br>biocompatibility in accordance with ISO-10993, Part I for a<br>surface device that contacts breached or compromised<br>surfaces for prolonged contact and plastic materials in<br>accordance with USP <661>. Results of biocompatibility<br>testing indicate that patient contacting materials are non-<br>sensitizing, non-toxic, and non-irritating when used as<br>directed. |
| Electrical Safety | Electrical safety was conducted and the system found to meet<br>the requirements of IEC 60601-1 |
| Electromagnetic<br>Compatibility<br>Clinical Performance<br>Testing | EMC testing was tested and the system found to meet the requirements of IEC 60601-1-2 Two prospective clinical studies were performed with the device. The first study established cutoff values for colonic and combined small large bowel transit time and the second study validated the cutoff values in symptomatic constipated patients. |
SmartPill GI Monitoring System and pH.p Capsule, version 2.0 is substantially equivalent to SmartPill GI Monitoring System, version 1.2 and Konsyl Sirzmarks.
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