ApexMV is a non-implantable muscle stimulator intended to provide electrical stimulation and/or visual biofeedback (via manometry) for the treatment of stress, urge, or mixed urinary incontinence and/or fecal incontinence in adult women.
Device Story
ApexMV is a non-implantable muscle stimulator for home use by adult women to treat urinary and fecal incontinence. The device consists of a handheld control unit connected via flexible tubing to a customizable inflatable probe. The user inserts the probe vaginally or rectally and manually inflates it for a customized fit. The device delivers electrical stimulation via stainless steel electrodes on the probe to strengthen pelvic floor muscles (high frequency) and calm the detrusor muscle (low frequency). It also provides visual biofeedback via manometry, displaying pressure and contraction/relaxation cues on an OLED screen. The user controls stimulation levels and session start/stop via push-button controls. The device automatically stops after an approximately 11-minute session. By strengthening pelvic floor muscles and providing biofeedback, the device helps users improve muscle control, potentially reducing incontinence symptoms. It is distributed as an OTC kit including the control unit, probe, electrode gel, and instructional materials.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical trials were performed. Evidence includes a clinical literature evaluation of the predicate devices (ApexM and InToneMV) supporting the safety and efficacy of electrical stimulation for urinary and fecal incontinence. A Human Factors Usability Study was conducted to validate OTC use, confirming that users could self-identify conditions, identify contraindications, and safely operate the device using provided labeling and instructions.
Indicated for adult women with stress, urge, or mixed urinary incontinence and/or fecal incontinence. Contraindications include pregnancy, attempting pregnancy, cardiac demand pacemaker or implanted electrical device, active urinary tract infection, vaginal infections, localized lesions, extra-urethral or overflow incontinence, severe urine retention, poor pelvic sensation, cognitive disabilities (e.g., Alzheimer's, dementia), active pelvic cancer, intestinal clamp, or less than 6 weeks post-pelvic surgery/childbirth.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A nonimplanted electrical continence device is a device that consists of a pair of electrodes on a plug or a pessary that are connected by an electrical cable to a battery-powered pulse source. The plug or pessary is inserted into the rectum or into the vagina and used to stimulate the muscles of the pelvic floor to maintain urinary or fecal continence. When necessary, the plug or pessary may be removed by the user. This device excludes an AC-powered nonimplanted electrical continence device and the powered vaginal muscle stimulator for therapeutic use (§ 884.5940).
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March 15, 2019
InControl Medical, LLC Jennifer Koch Director of Quality & Regulatory Affairs 3225 Gateway Road Suite 250 Brookfield. WI 53045
K182022 Re: Trade/Device Name: ApexMV Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 876.5320 Regulation Name: Nonimplanted Electrical Continence Device Regulatory Class: II Product Code: KPI Dated: February 5, 2019 Received: February 7, 2019
Dear Jennifer Koch:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. However, you are responsible to determine that the medical devices you use as components in the kit have either been determined as substantially equivalent under the premarket notification process (Section 510(k) of the act), or were legally on the market prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments. Please note: If you purchase your device components in bulk (i.e., unfinished) and further process (e.g., sterilize) you must submit a new 510(k) before including these components in your kit/tray. The general controls 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,
# Glenn B. Bell -S
for Benjamin R. 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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K182022
Device Name ApexMV
Indications for Use (Describe)
ApexMV is a non-implantable muscle stimulator intended to provide electrical stimulation and/or visual biofeedback (via manometry) for the treatment of stress, urge, or mixed urinary incontinence in adult women.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|-------------------------------------------------|--|
|-------------------------------------------------|--|
| | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
|X | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 7. 510(k) Summary
## Date Prepared
Friday, March 15th, 2019
## Submitter Information
Corey Olson Regulatory Affairs Manager InControl Medical, LLC 3225 Gateway Road, Suite 250, Brookfield, WI 53045 USA Phone: (262) 373.0422 Fax: (262) 373.0463 Email: colson@incontrolmedical.com
## Device Information
Table 7.1: Device Information
| Type of 510(k): | Traditional 510(k) |
|--------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Pelvic Floor Muscle Stimulator |
| Trade Name (proprietary name): | ApexMV |
| Classification name: | Nonimplanted Electrical Continence Device |
| Classification Regulation: | 21 CFR 876.5320 |
| Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | KPI |
## Legally Marketed Device for Substantial Equivalence
Table 7.2: Predicate Device Information
| 510(k) | Name | Product Code | Owner |
|---------|----------|--------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| K134020 | InToneMV | KPI | InControl Medical, LLC<br>3225 Gateway Road, Ste. 250<br>Brookfield, WI 53045 USA |
| K150183 | ApexM | KPI | InControl Medical, LLC<br>3225 Gateway Road, Ste. 250<br>Brookfield, WI 53045 USA |
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# Traditional 510(k) Subm
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#### Device Summary
The ApexMV device is a non-implantable muscle stimulator intended to provide electrical stimulation and/or visual biofeedback (via manometry) for the treatment of stress, urge, or mixed urinary incontinence and/or fecal incontinence in adult women for Over-the-Counter use. The ApexMV device is to be distributed as a kit that contains the following items:
- · 1 ApexMV device
- 1 4 pack of AA batteries
- · 1 2 oz. tube of InControl Medical Electrode Gel**
- 1 ApexMV IFU/ User Manual
- · 1 ApexMV Quick Reference Card
- 1 Screw driver
- 1 Travel Bag
- 1 Animation Video
**The InControl Medical Electrode Gel is privately labeled for InControl Medical. It is a Pre-Amendment Class II Medical Device under D039725.
The kit contents are substantially equivalent to the ApexM (K150183) and InToneMV (K134020) that are distributed on the market by InControl Medical. The inclusion of the screw driver in the ApexMV kit is for the screw that holds the battery cover panel in place on the back side of the control unit.
The ApexMV device consists of a hand held control unit with bio-feedback and inflation pump attached to a customizable inflatable probe via flexible tubing. The customizable inflatable probe is inserted vaginally or rectally and manually inflated by the end user to ensure a customized fit. Electrical stimulation is delivered via stainless steel electrodes on the inflatable probe to induce a contraction of the pelvic floor muscles. Muscle stimulation is used to train and strengthen the pelvic floor muscles in a controlled manner. Muscle stimulation is also used to improve the ability of the muscles to hold a contraction for an extended period of time for the treatment of stress, urge, or mixed urinary and/or fecal incontinence in adult women. During a session, high and low frequency stimulation is delivered by the device. The higher frequency stimulation is delivered to specific muscles to encourage their contraction, strengthening the muscles and helping the end user recognize which muscles to activate during self-directed contractions. Lower frequency stimulation calms the detrusor muscle, decreasing symptoms of urgency. The level of electrical stimulation is easily controlled by the end user using manual, push-button controls.
## Indications for Use
ApexMV is a non-implantable muscle stimulator intended to provide electrical stimulation and/or visual biofeedback (via manometry) for the treatment of stress, urge, or mixed urinary incontinence and/or fecal incontinence in adult women.
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Brookfield, WI 53045
# Equivalence Comparison to the Predicate
Electrical muscle stimulation is the technological principle for ApexMV and the predicate devices, ApexM (K150183) and InToneMV (134020). It is based on the use of electrical muscle stimulation to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and surrounding structures. The chart below summarizes the shared and unique technological elements between ApexMV and the predicate devices, ApexM (K150183) and InToneMV (K134020). The intended use, technology, engineering, and performance for the ApexMV is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices, ApexM (K150183) and InToneMV (134020).
| Feature/<br>Function | K134020 InToneMV<br>(Predicate)<br>manufactured by<br>InControl Medical,<br>LLC. | K150183 ApexM<br>(Predicate)<br>manufactured by<br>InControl Medical,<br>LLC. | ApexMV | Comparison | Impact on<br>Safety and<br>Performance |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use<br>An explicit<br>description of<br>all clinical<br>functions<br>performed by<br>the device<br>Indications for<br>Use<br>Explain when<br>the device is to<br>be clinically<br>used and the<br>intended<br>patient<br>population | InToneMV is intended<br>to provide electrical<br>stimulation and/or<br>visual biofeedback<br>(via manometry) for<br>the treatment of<br>male and female<br>urinary and fecal<br>incontinence | ApexM is a non-<br>implanted muscle<br>stimulator designed<br>to treat, stress, urge,<br>and/or mixed urinary<br>incontinence in<br>women. It applies<br>stimulation to the<br>pelvic floor muscles<br>to improve strength<br>and support. | ApexMV is a non-<br>implantable muscle<br>stimulator intended to<br>provide electrical<br>stimulation and/or<br>visual biofeedback (via<br>manometry) for the<br>treatment of stress,<br>urge, or mixed urinary<br>incontinence and/or<br>fecal incontinence in<br>adult women. | Substantially<br>equivalent | None:<br>These devices<br>apply the same<br>electrical<br>stimulation to<br>strengthen the<br>pelvic floor<br>muscles, as<br>supported by<br>literature. |
| Primary<br>Function | Delivery of electrical<br>stimulation<br>Visual biofeedback | Delivery of electrical<br>stimulation | Delivery of electrical<br>stimulation<br>Visual biofeedback | Identical to<br>InToneMV | None |
| Warnings or<br>Precautions | (See product labeling) | (See product<br>labeling) | (See product labeling) | Substantially<br>equivalent | None:<br>ApexMV<br>warnings and<br>precautions are<br>identical to<br>ApexM and<br>InToneMV,<br>which were |
| Feature/<br>Function | K134020 InToneMV<br>(Predicate)<br>manufactured by<br>InControl Medical,<br>LLC. | K150183 ApexM<br>(Predicate)<br>manufactured by<br>InControl Medical,<br>LLC. | ApexMV | Comparison | Impact on<br>Safety and<br>Performance |
| | | | | | defined in<br>accordance<br>with the FDA<br>guidance<br>document and<br>validated<br>through the<br>Human Factors<br>Usability<br>Testing. |
| Contraindications<br>Explain when<br>the device is<br>not to be<br>clinically used | • Patients with a<br>pacemaker or<br>implanted<br>defibrillator require<br>cardiac clearance<br>before electrical<br>stimulation is<br>offered.<br>• Patients with<br>symptoms of active<br>urinary tract<br>infection, vaginal<br>infections, localized<br>lesions, or other<br>undiagnosed<br>symptoms.<br>• Patient has extra-<br>urethra<br>incontinence, (i.e.<br>syrinx, ectopic,<br>urethra).<br>• Patient has<br>overflow<br>incontinence<br>caused by<br>evacuation<br>problems.<br>• Patient has severe<br>urine retention in<br>the upper urethra<br>or other symptoms<br>of urine retention | • Do not use if you<br>are pregnant<br>• Do not use if you<br>are attempting to<br>get pregnant<br>• Do not use if you<br>have a cardiac<br>demand<br>pacemaker or<br>implanted<br>defibrillator<br>• Do not use if you<br>have symptoms of<br>active urinary tract<br>infection, vaginal<br>infections, or<br>localized lesions<br>• Do not use if you<br>have a diagnosis of<br>extra-urethral or<br>overflow<br>incontinence<br>• Do not use if you<br>have severe urine<br>retention<br>• Do not use if you<br>have poor<br>sensation in the<br>pelvic region<br>• Do not use if you<br>have cognitive<br>disabilities, i.e.: | • Do not use if you are<br>pregnant<br>• Do not use if you are<br>attempting to get<br>pregnant<br>• Do not use if you<br>have a cardiac<br>demand pacemaker<br>or implanted<br>electrical device<br>• Do not use if you<br>have symptoms of<br>active urinary tract<br>infection, vaginal<br>infections, or<br>localized lesions<br>• Do not use if you<br>have a diagnosis of<br>extra-urethral or<br>overflow<br>incontinence<br>• Do not use if you<br>have severe urine<br>retention<br>• Do not use if you<br>have poor sensation<br>in the pelvic region<br>• Do not use if you<br>have cognitive<br>disabilities, i.e.;<br>Alzheimer's disease<br>or dementia | Substantially<br>Equivalent | None |
| Feature/<br>Function | K134020 InToneMV<br>(Predicate)<br>manufactured by<br>InControl Medical,<br>LLC. | K150183 ApexM<br>(Predicate)<br>manufactured by<br>InControl Medical,<br>LLC. | ApexMV | Comparison | Impact on<br>Safety and<br>Performance |
| | • Patients with<br>neurological<br>deficiency that does<br>not permit proper<br>sensory perception<br>of stimulation or<br>complete<br>denervation of the<br>pelvic floor.<br>• Patients with<br>cognitive<br>disabilities, i.e.;<br>Alzheimer's disease<br>or dementia.<br>• Patients who are<br>currently pregnant<br>or attempting to get<br>pregnant.<br>• Patients with<br>anatomical pelvic<br>structures that do<br>not permit proper<br>and complete<br>placement of the<br>Insertion Unit.<br>• Patients with active<br>pelvic malignancy.<br>• Patients with an<br>intestinal clamp.<br>• Patients should be 6<br>weeks post-pelvic<br>surgery or vaginal<br>childbirth.<br>• Device should not<br>be used for<br>diagnostic purposes<br>or critical patient<br>monitoring.<br>• Device is not<br>(external)<br>defibrillator-proof. | Alzheimer's disease<br>or dementia<br>• Do not use if you<br>are unable to<br>properly insert the<br>device per<br>instructions<br>• Do not use if you<br>have active pelvic<br>cancer<br>• Do not use if you<br>have an intestinal<br>clamp<br>• You must be 6<br>weeks post-pelvic<br>surgery or vaginal<br>childbirth to use<br>this device<br>• Do not use this<br>device for<br>diagnostic<br>purposes or critical<br>patient monitoring<br>• This device is not<br>(external)<br>defibrillator-proof | • Do not use if you<br>have active pelvic<br>cancer<br>• Do not use if you<br>have an intestinal<br>clamp<br>• You must be 6<br>weeks post-pelvic<br>surgery or vaginal<br>childbirth to use this<br>device | | |
| Feature/<br>Function | K134020 InToneMV<br>(Predicate)<br>manufactured by<br>InControl Medical,<br>LLC. | K150183 ApexM<br>(Predicate)<br>manufactured by<br>InControl Medical,<br>LLC. | ApexMV | Comparison | Impact on<br>Safety and<br>Performance |
| Labeling<br>Summary<br>Clarity to<br>ensure safer or<br>more effective<br>use | User Manual and<br>Quick Reference<br>Patient Guide Card | User Manual and<br>Quick Reference<br>Patient Guide Card | User Manual and<br>Quick Reference<br>Patient Guide Card | Identical to<br>predicates | None:<br>ApexMV User<br>Manual and<br>Quick<br>Reference<br>Patient Guide<br>Card user were<br>based on the<br>labeling and<br>use for ApexM<br>for Over-The-<br>Counter use<br>and was<br>validated<br>through the<br>Human Factors<br>Usability<br>Testing. |
| Environmental<br>Specifications | For indoor use only | For indoor use only | For indoor use only | Identical to<br>predicates | None |
| Power Source | 4/5 AA nickel metal<br>hydride battery | 4-AAA Alkaline<br>battery | 4 -AA Alkaline battery | Substantially<br>equivalent | None |
| Method of line<br>current<br>isolation | N/A (battery) | N/A (battery) | N/A (battery) | Identical to<br>predicates | None |
| Patient<br>leakage<br>current | N/A (battery) | N/A (battery) | N/A (battery) | Identical to<br>predicates | None |
| Number of<br>output modes | 1 | 1 | 1 | Identical to<br>predicates | None |
| Number of<br>output<br>channels | 1 | 1 | 1 | Identical to<br>predicates | None |
| Regulated<br>current or<br>voltage? | Regulated voltage | Regulated voltage | Regulated voltage | Identical to<br>predicates | None |
| Firmware<br>controlled? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Identical to<br>predicates | None |
| Automatic<br>Overload Trip? | No | No | No | Identical to<br>predicates | None |
| Feature/<br>Function | K134020 InToneMV<br>(Predicate)<br>manufactured by<br>InControl Medical,<br>LLC. | K150183 ApexM<br>(Predicate)<br>manufactured by<br>InControl Medical,<br>LLC. | ApexMV | Comparison | Impact on<br>Safety and<br>Performance |
| Automatic No-<br>Load Trip? | No | No | No | Identical to<br>predicates | None |
| Automatic<br>Shut Off? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Identical to<br>predicates | None |
| Indicator<br>Display<br>• On/Off<br>Status<br>• Low<br>Battery | Yes (via display<br>illumination)<br>Yes | Yes (via display<br>illumination)<br>No | Yes<br>Yes (via on screen<br>warning) | Substantially<br>equivalent to<br>InToneMV | None |
| Waveform,<br>shape | Monophasic,<br>alternating polarity,<br>square pulse | Monophasic,<br>alternating polarity,<br>square pulse…
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