K142988 · Respironics, Inc. · OLZ · Mar 16, 2015 · Neurology
Device Facts
Record ID
K142988
Device Name
Sleepware G3
Applicant
Respironics, Inc.
Product Code
OLZ · Neurology
Decision Date
Mar 16, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 882.1400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device, Pediatric
Indications for Use
Sleepware G3 is a software application used for analysis (automatic and manual scoring), display, retrieval, summarization, report generation and networking of data received from monitoring devices used to categorize sleep related events that help aid in the diagnosis of sleep related disorders. It is indicated for use with infants in a clinical environment by or on the order of a physician. The optional Somnolyzer Inside scoring package has the same intended use as Sleepware G3, but is indicated for use with adult patients only.
Device Story
Sleepware G3 is a PC-based software application for managing polysomnography recorders; used by trained clinical professionals in clinical settings. It processes data from electrodes and sensors (respiratory, sleep staging, oximetry waveforms) stored in recorder memory. The device provides automatic and manual scoring, display, retrieval, summarization, and report generation. It integrates the Somnolyzer Inside scoring package, which performs real-time automated analysis of sleep study data. The system displays graphical and statistical analysis to clinicians, who review the output to evaluate sleep and respiratory-related disorders and generate patient reports. Confidence trends based on signal quality are provided to assist technicians in identifying data segments requiring review. The device aids in diagnosis by categorizing sleep events according to established scoring standards.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data was required. Safety and effectiveness were demonstrated through non-clinical testing, including software code reviews, automated testing, and bench verification testing. Testing confirmed that the Somnolyzer auto-scoring algorithms perform equivalently to the predicate Somnolyzer 24x7 software (K131994) and that the overall Sleepware G3 system performs equivalently to the Alice Sleepware Software (K040595).
Technological Characteristics
Software-based diagnostic tool for polysomnography/electroencephalography analysis. Operates on a personal computer. Features real-time automated scoring algorithms and confidence trend visualization based on signal quality. Software level of concern is moderate. No specific hardware materials or energy sources are integral to the software itself.
Indications for Use
Indicated for infants and adults in clinical environments to aid in the diagnosis of sleep-related disorders by categorizing sleep events. Somnolyzer Inside package is indicated for adult patients only.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An electroencephalograph is a device used to measure and record the electrical activity of the patient's brain obtained by placing two or more electrodes on the head.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
March 16, 2015
Respironics, Inc. Daniela Aizpitarte Regulatory Affairs Engineer 1740 Golden Mile Highway Monroeville, Pennsylvania 15146
> K142988 Trade/Device Name: Sleepware G3 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.1400 Regulation Name: Electroencephalograph Regulatory Class: II Product Code: OLZ, MNR, OLV Dated: February 9, 2015 Received: February 10, 2015
Dear Ms. Aizpitarte,
Re:
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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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) K142988
Device Name Sleepware G3
Indications for Use (Describe)
Sleepware G3 is a software application used for analysis (automatic and manual scoring), display, retrieval, summarization, report generation and networking of data received from monitoring devices used to categorize sleep related events that help aid in the diagnosis of sleep related disorders. It is indicated for use with infants in a clinical environment by or on the order of a physician.
The optional Somnolyzer Inside scoring package has the same intended use as Sleepware G3, but is indicated for use with adult patients only.
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## TAB 5
## 510(K) SUMMARY
#### I. Submitter
| Official Contact | Daniela Aizpitarte<br>Regulatory Affairs Engineer<br>daniela.aizpitarte@philips.com |
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| | Respironics Inc.<br>1740 Golden Mile Highway<br>Monroeville, PA 15146 |
| | Phone: 724-387-7954<br>Fax: 724-387-7490 |
| Date of Preparation | February 9, 2015 |
#### II. Device
| Name of Device: | Sleepware G3 |
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| Common/Usual Name: | Electroencephalograph analysis software |
| Classification Name: | Automatic Event Detection Software For Polysomnograph With<br>Electroencephalograph (21 CFR 882.1400) |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
| Primary Product Code:<br>Secondary Product Code: | OLZ<br>MNR, OLV |
#### III. Predicate Devices
- Alice Sleepware Software (K040595) •
- . Somnolyzer 24x7 (K131994)
These predicates have not been subject to any design-related recalls.
No reference devices were used in this submission.
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#### Device Description IV.
The Sleepware G3 software is a diagnostic tool, used by trained clinical professionals, for managing Respironics polysomnography recorders using a personal computer. The Sleepware G3 software uses data that is stored in the recorder device memory, and then processes this data to display a graphical and statistical analysis for use by the trained clinical professional. It also allows the trained clinical professional to evaluate (score) the recorded respiratory, sleep staging and/or oximetry waveforms to ensure that the patient being monitored is properly diagnosed. The clinician can create unique patient reports for the patient being evaluated, and configure device parameters in the software. Sleepware G3 was formally known as the Alice Sleepware Software cleared in K040595.
Somnolyzer 24x7 is a similar standalone, polysomnography scoring application that provides automated analysis of respiratory, sleep staging and/or oximetry waveforms recorded during sleep studies. Like Sleepware G3, it processes information recorded during sleep with electrodes and sensors attached to the body according to worldwide accepted scoring standards. It then generates results that include quantitative sleep, breathing, and motion parameters, used to evaluate sleep and respiratoryrelated disorders. Somnolyzer is located on a remote server and is considered to be a software service, unlike Sleepware G3 which is located on a personal computer.
Sleepware G3 is being updated to add the scoring algorithms from the Somnolyzer 24x7 software service as an optional software package. The scoring algorithms from the cleared Somnolyzer 24x7 software were modified to operate in real time, as a sleep study is occurring, and be displayed on the Sleepware G3 user interface.
#### Indications for Use V.
Sleepware G3 is a software application used for analysis (automatic and manual scoring), display, retrieval, summarization, report generation and networking of data received from monitoring devices used to categorize sleep related events that help aid in the diagnosis of sleep related disorders. It is indicated for use with infant or adult patients in a clinical environment by or on the order of a physician.
The optional Somnolyzer Inside scoring package has the same intended use as Sleepware G3, but is indicated for use with adult patients only.
The indications for use for Sleepware G3 are a combination of the indications for uses of the two predicate devices. Alice Sleepware Software has been updated to include the Somnolyzer 24x7 product cleared in K131994. The patient populations of Somnolyzer 24x7 and Sleepware G3 remain unchanged
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in this submission. The Alice Sleepware Software (K040595) was cleared for infant or adult patients, and Somnolyzer 24x7 (K131994) was cleared for adult patients. The optional Somnolyzer 24x7 scoring algorithms being added to Sleepware G3 can only be used on adult patients.
The intended use and purpose of this device has not changed. The Sleepware G3 software with the added Somnolyzer scoring algorithms still allow clinicians to diagnose sleep disorders, and no new diagnostic functions were added. The same scoring rules are used to identify respiratory events, and no new respiratory events have been added. The addition of the algorithms from Somnolyzer 24x7 does not modify the intended use of the Sleepware G3 software package.
### Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate VI. Device
Both the Alice Sleepware and Somnolyzer 24x7 predicate devices and the Sleepware G3 subject device are software products designed to detect events for polysomnography with electroencephalography. The subject and predicate devices are based on the following same technological elements:
- . Same intended use as the Somnolyzer 24x7 software (K131994) and Alice Sleepware Software (K040595). The indications for use that were previously cleared for each software program have also been retained.
- Same control mechanism and real-time operating principle as the Alice Sleepware Software ● (K040595).
- Same technology as the Somnolyzer 24x7 software (K131994) and Alice Sleepware Software . (K040595).
The following differences exist between the subject and predicate devices:
- Modification #1: Added Somnolyzer 24x7 scoring algorithms to Sleepware G3 as an optional . software package
The Somnolyzer 24x7 scoring algorithms were modified to display results in real time, as the sleep study is progressing. The algorithms were designed to fulfill the same scoring rules as the predicate Somnolyzer 24x7 version 2.5 (K131994). This modification required a change in coding lanquage.
- Modification #2: Confidence Trend .
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Respiratory event detection confidence trends were added to the Somnolyzer plug-in. The information used to derive the trend data is based off the signal quality of the channels throughout the acquisition and the scored events.
The product labeling was updated to instruct the sleep scoring technicians to review sections of data marked as yellow and red. This feature allows for the sleep labs to increase scoring efficiency by reducing the amount of time it takes to score a sleep study.
- Modification #3: User Interface changes to accommodate for Somnolyzer additions .
The Sleepware G3 user interface has been modified from the predicate devices to display Somnolyzer scoring in real time. The Somnolyzer scoring package has been integrated into the configuration and settings of the Sleepware G3 program to allow the user to access and launch the scoring package.
#### Performance Data: VII.
### Software Verification and Validation Testing
Software verification and validation testing were conducted and documentation was provided as recommended by FDA's Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff. "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices." The software for this device was considered to have a "moderate" level of concern, since a failure or latent flaw in the software could result in minor harm to the patient.
## Non-Clinical Tests
Respironics has determined that the modifications discussed in this submission have no impact on the safety and effectiveness of the Sleepware G3 with Somnolyzer Inside software verification and validation included software code reviews, automated testing, bench verification testing and labeling review.
Testing confirmed that the Somnolyzer auto-scoring algorithms perform equivalently to the device predicate algorithms in the Somnolyzer 24x7 software (K131994). Overall testing of Sleepware G3 with Somnolyzer Inside package showed that the plug-in has been successfully integrated and all product requirements have been met. The verification and validation testing demonstrated that safety and effectiveness has not been inadvertently affected by modifications to the system.
Testing confirmed that the Sleepware G3 performs equivalently to the device predicate Alice Sleepware Software (K040595). All tests had passing results.
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## Clinical Tests
Clinical tests were not required to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of Sleepware G3. Product functionality has been adequately assessed by non-clinical tests.
## VIII. Conclusion
Sleepware G3 has passed all of the aforementioned non-clinical tests and required no clinical tests in order to demonstrate safety or effectiveness. It is therefore concluded that Sleepware G3 is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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