K173861 · Dyansys, Inc. · PZR · May 2, 2018 · Neurology
Device Facts
Record ID
K173861
Device Name
Drug Relief
Applicant
Dyansys, Inc.
Product Code
PZR · Neurology
Decision Date
May 2, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 882.5896
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Drug Relief is a percutaneous nerve field stimulator (PNFS) system, that can be used as an aid to reduce the symptoms of opioid withdrawal, through application to branches of Cranial Nerves V, VII, IX and X, and the occipital nerves identified by transillumination.
Device Story
Drug Relief is a wearable, battery-operated percutaneous nerve field stimulator (PNFS) used in clinics, hospitals, or home environments to aid opioid withdrawal symptom reduction. Device delivers low-level electrical pulses to auricular cranial nerve branches (V, VII, IX, X) and occipital nerves via titanium stimulation needles. System comprises a pulse generator, wire assembly, and needles; powered by three 1.4V zinc-air batteries. Operation lasts 120 hours (5 days) with a 2-hour ON/1-minute OFF cycle. Constant current source ensures consistent stimulation energy regardless of skin impedance. Healthcare providers or patients apply the device; needles are inserted at specific auricular points. Output is a rectangular pulse waveform with 1-10 Hz modulating frequency. A 3-pin connector allows voltage output verification before application. Device provides non-pharmacological symptom relief.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance testing verified pulse width, duration, amplitude, and current values over a 120-hour continuous operation. Biocompatibility testing conducted per ISO 10993. Electrical safety and EMC testing performed per IEC 60601-1 and 60601-1-2. Sterilization validated per ISO 11135.
Technological Characteristics
Wearable PNFS system; titanium stimulation needles; zinc-air battery powered (3x1.4V); rectangular pulse waveform (1-10 Hz); 120-hour operating life. EtO sterilization. Complies with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, ISO 10993 (1, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11), and ISO 11135. Dimensions: 50x23x7 mm. Weight: 6g.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adults as an aid to reduce symptoms of opioid withdrawal via percutaneous nerve field stimulation of cranial nerves V, VII, IX, X and occipital nerves.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A percutaneous nerve stimulator for substance use disorders is a device that stimulates nerves percutaneously to aid in the reduction of withdrawal symptoms associated with substance use disorders.
Special Controls
In combination with the general controls of the FD&C Act, the percutaneous nerve stimulator for substance use disorders is subject to the following special controls:
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special controls for this device are:(1) The patient-contacting components of the device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible.
(2) Electromagnetic compatibility and electrical, mechanical, and thermal safety testing must be performed.
(3) Electrical performance testing of the device and electrodes must be conducted to validate the specified electrical output and duration of stimulation of the device.
(4) Software verification, validation, and hazard analysis must be performed.
(5) Sterility testing of the percutaneous components of the device must be performed.
(6) Shelf life testing must be performed to demonstrate continued sterility, package integrity, and device functionality over the specified shelf life.
(7) Labeling must include the following:
(i) A detailed summary of the device technical parameters;
(ii) A warning stating that the device is only for use on clean, intact skin;
(iii) Instructions for use, including placement of the device on the patient; and
(iv) A shelf life.
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May 2, 2018
DyAnsys, Inc. Srini Nageshwar CEO 300 North Bavshore Boulevard San Mateo, California 94401
Re: K173861
Trade/Device Name: Drug Relief Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.5896 Regulation Name: Percutaneous Nerve Stimulator For Opiod Withdrawal Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: PZR Dated: April 18, 2018 Received: April 20, 2018
Dear Srini Nageshwar:
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,
William J. Heetderks -S 2018.05.02 15:36:03 -04'00'
Carlos L. Peña, PhD, MS for 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) K173861
Device Name Drug Relief
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Drug Relief is a percutaneous nerve field stimulatory (PNFS) system, that can be used as an aid to reduce the symptoms of opioid withdrawal, through application to branches of Cranial Nerves V, VII, IX, and X, and the occipital nerves identified by transillumination.
Type of Use (*Select one or both, as applicable*)
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# 510(k) SUMMARY
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.87 and 21 CFR 807.92.
510(k) Number: K173861
## Applicant Information:
| Date Prepared: | |
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| Name: | DyAnsys, Inc |
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| Address: | 300, North Bayshore Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA |
| Contact Person: | Srini Nageshwar |
| Phone Number: | 408.480.4700 |
| Facsimile Number: | (650)556-1621 |
#### Device Information
| Classification | : Class II |
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| Trade Name | : Drug Relief |
| Classification Name | : Percutaneous nerve stimulator for substance use disorder |
| Product Code | : PZR |
#### Predicate Device:
DEN Number: DEN170018 Model Name: NSS-2 BRIDGE Manufacturer: Innovative Health Solutions, Inc.
#### Device Description:
The Drug Relief™ is designed to aid in the treatment of opiate withdrawal symptoms by the method of electrical stimulation at the auricular stimulation points. The Drug Relief is a wearable, battery-operated device that is designed to administer periodical low-level electrical pulses to the ear over five days / 120 hours (2 hours ON/1 minute OFF) from the time of activation of the device.
The electrical pulse from the device will be delivered to the branches of Cranial Nerves on the ear through a set of wire assembly and Stimulation needles. Three zinc air batteries with 1.4 V each
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provides the required stimulation energy for a maximum of 120 hours. There are three Stimulation electrodes and one ground electrode - which constitute of a needle and lead/ wire with the snap-fit ring. The stimulation needles are inserted at three specific points, which have the ability to stimulate the cranial nerves. The ground electrode is inserted at one specific point (constant in all treatments) which forms the functional earthing to the device.
This constant current source guarantees equivalent stimulation energy regardless of the individual impedance of the skin.
The stimulation pattern consists of rectangular pulses with differing inter-pulse intervals.
A 3-pin connector is provided, which is used to check the output voltage of the device once it is activated and before applying to the patient with any one of the voltage measuring devices available in the market with the appropriate regulatory compliance.
#### Intended Use:
The Drug Relief is a percutaneous nerve field stimulator (PNFS) system, that can be used as an aid to reduce the symptoms of opioid withdrawal, through application to branches of Cranial Nerves V, VII, IX and X, and the occipital nerves identified by transillumination.
#### Comparison to Predicate Device:
The DyAnsys, Inc Drug Relief device is substantially equivalent to it's own legally marketed predicate device NSS-2 BRIDGE (DEN 170018). It was evaluated through Performance and Non-Clinical testing.
| MODEL NAME | Drug Relief<br>(Subject) | NSS-2 BRIDGE<br>(DEN 170018) |
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| MANUFACTURER | DyAnsys Inc | Innovative Health Solutions, Inc. |
| INDICATIONS FOR USE | The Drug Relief is a percutaneous nerve field<br>stimulator (PNFS) system, that can be used as<br>an aid to reduce the symptoms of opioid<br>withdrawal, through application to branches<br>of Cranial Nerves V, VII, IX and X, and the<br>occipital nerves identified by<br>transillumination. | The NSS-2 BRIDGE is a percutaneous nerve<br>field stimulator (PNFS) system, that can be<br>used as an aid to reduce the symptoms of<br>opioid withdrawal, through application to<br>branches of Cranial Nerves V, VII, IX and X,<br>and the occipital nerves identified by<br>transillumination. |
| PATIENT POPULATION | Adults | Adults |
| SHAPE | Rectangle | Rectangle |
| DIMENSION, mm | 50*23*7 mm | 36*16*7 mm |
| WEIGHT, Kg | 6 gm (including battery) | 4 gm |
| DEVICE ADHESIVE | The device's foam pad is connected to the<br>adhesive – gel pad | Tegaderm is used to fasten the device. |
| NEEDLE DIMENSIONS, | 0.4*2 mm (width*length) | 0.5mm width x 2mm length |
| mm | | |
| WIRE ASSEMBLY | 4 units of wire with snap-fit ring.<br>Where 3 nos constitute a single assembly for<br>Stimulation and the other one separate wire<br>will act as a ground electrode. | One stainless steel wire with four<br>stimulation needles and two stainless steel<br>wires with one stimulation needle each.<br>There is one ground wire with one needle. |
| WIRE ASSEMBLY TYPE | Wire assembly, without stimulation needles<br>soldered with the pulse generator. | Wire assembly is connected with the<br>stimulation needles as one end and has the<br>facility to connect with the pulse generator. It<br>is sterilized and packed separately. |
| VOLTAGE<br>MEASUREMENT<br>FEASIVLITY | A 3-pin connector provided to measure the<br>output voltage of the device once it is<br>activated. | Not feasible.<br>There is no provision to measure the voltage.<br>Hence not feasible. |
| POWER: | | |
| FREQUENCY | Pulses with modulating frequency (1 Hz - 10<br>Hz) | Pulses with modulating frequency (1 Hz - 10<br>Hz) |
| WAVEFORM | Rectangular pulse | Rectangular pulse |
| (ENERGY SOURCE)<br>BATTERY OPERATION | Yes | Yes |
| BATTERY TYPE | Zinc Air batteries, P10 | Lithium ion battery, CR1220 |
| BATTERY CAPACITY | 100 mAh | 40 mAh |
| NO. / VOLTAGE | 3*1.4 V | 1*3 V |
| PULSE WIDTH | 0.980mSec | 0.980mSec |
| OPERATING TIME,<br>HOURS | 120 hrs (5 days), 2 Hours ON (Periodically) | 120 hrs (5 days), 2 Hours ON (Periodically) |
| ENVIRONMENTAL | | |
| OPERATING<br>TEMPERATURE | 5°C to 45°C | 5°C to 30°C |
| OPERATING<br>HUMIDITY (NON<br>CONDENSING) | 40% to 80% | 40% to 60% |
| ENVIRONMENT OF<br>USE | Clinics, Hospital and Home environments | Clinics, Hospital and Home environments |
| STERILIZATION | EtO Sterilization | Irradiation (Gamma) |
| RE-USE | Single use Device | Single use Device |
| SHELF LIFE | 6 Months | 12 months |
| PLANNING &<br>PURCHASE | | |
| WARRANTY | NA | NA |
| Battery Type and Voltage (V) | Zinc Air batteries, P10 | Lithium ion battery, CR1220 |
| Voltage Controlled? | Yes | Yes |
| Software Controlled? | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (grams) | 6 g | 4 g |
| Dimensions (mm) | 50*23*7 mm | 36*16*7 mm |
| Electrode Needle Arrays | | |
| Number of leads | 4 | 4 |
| Lead type | 1 Single needle in all the 4 leads | One stainless steel wire with four<br>stimulation needles and two stainless<br>steel wires with one stimulation needle<br>each. There is one ground wire with<br>one needle. |
| Dimensions of each needle (width<br>and length in mm) | 0.4 mm width x 2 mm length | 0.5 mm width x 2 mm length |
| Surface Area of needle (cm2) | 0.0201 cm² | 0.0276 cm² |
| Needle Material | Titanium | Titanium |
| System Characteristics (Output Specs) | | |
| Max Charge Density<br>(microcoulomb/cm2) Per needle | 65.67 @ 1K ohm<br>7.96 @ 10K ohm | 48.91 @ 1K ohm<br>5.79 @ 10K ohm |
| Max Average Power Density (W/cm2) | 0.346 @ 1K ohm<br>0.0509 @ 10K ohm | 0.2645 @ 1K ohm<br>0.0371 @ 10K ohm |
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# Pulse Generator
These differences do not affect the safety and effectiveness of the device.
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#### Performance Testing Summary
The Drug Relief device and its components are subjected to performance testing to validate the effectiveness of each unit. The final product testing is performed to verify and compare the effectual output along with that of the predicate device. The functional test is performed for 120 hours to monitor the continuous performance. The pulse width, pulse duration, amplitude and current values are captured for the Drug Relief device. The Drug Relief has equivalent Performance specifications when compared to the predicate device.
All the hardware components, form factors, material for sterilization and patient contacting materials of the Drug Relief are similar to the 510(K) cleared device ANSiStim-PP (K170391).
#### Compliance with Standards
The ANSiStim complies with the following standards
- 1. IEC 60601-1 2. IEC 60601-1-2 3. ISO 10993-1 4. ISO 10993-5 5. ISO 10993-6 6. ISO 10993-7 7. ISO 10993-10 8. ISO 10993-11 9. ISO 11135
#### Sterilization Testing Summary
The needle package was subjected to Bio-burden test. The Needle packs are exposed to EtO Sterilization to curtail the presence of microorganisms and to achieve the defined sterility assurance level (SAL). During the sterilization process the biological indicators are used to ensure the desired sterility assurance level. These BIs were placed at the appropriate location, where the sterilizing conditions are the most difficult to achieve. These needle packages carry a chemical indicator on the rear side which indicates the exposure to EtO. The sterility test performed on the needles indicates that there is no turbidity. The residual risk report carried out on the sterilized needle packs evidenced that the results are in-line with standards requirement. All Sterilization testing was performed in accordance with ISO 11135:2014-Sterilization of healthcare productsethylene oxide, ISO 11140-1:2005/(R) 2010 Sterilization of healthcare products- chemical indicators, ISO 10993-7:2008/(R) 2012 Biological evaluation of medical devicesethylene oxide sterilization residuals, ISO 11737-1:2006/(R) 2011 Sterilization of medical devices- Microbiological methods- Part 1: Determination of a population of microorganisms on products, ISO 11737-2: 2009 Sterilization of medical devices-Microbiological methods- Part2: Tests of Sterility performed in the definition, validation and maintenance of a Sterilization process and ISO 11138-2:2006/(R) 2010- Sterilization
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## 9. Non-Clinical Testing Summary
The bench test has been performed and found that the Drug Relief met all the requirements specifications and standards requirements. The testings includes the following:
- 1. MEE testing as per IEC 60601-1
- 2. EMI/EMC testing as per IEC 60601-1-2
- 3. Biocompatibility testing as per ISO 10993
- 4. Performance testing
#### 10. Conclusion
Hence it is concluded that by demonstrating the Performance testing and with the Indications For Use, Environment for Use, Biocompatibility and compliance with the same harmonized standards, the product Drug Relief is substantially equivalent to the predicate device NSS-2 BRIDGE.
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