The TMS Navigator TS helps users to plan, implement and document treatment involving TMS of the brain. The system provides planning and navigation functions using anatomical MR data. Regions of the brain to be stimulated can be determined on the basis of anatomy, functional areas or by entering previously calculated coordinates from brain atlases. The product is intended for use with the MagVenture therapy systems supplied by Tonica Elektronik A/S (Farum, Denmark), more precisely the R20 and R30 stimulator with MagOption, the X100 stimulator and the X100 stimulator with MagOption only with following magnetic coils: C-100, C-860, Cool-B65, Cool-B70, Cool D-B80, MC-125, MC-870, MCF-75, MCF-125, MCF-B65 and MMC-140-II.
Device Story
Navigation system for transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS); uses optical tracking to monitor patient head and TMS coil positions; inputs include anatomical MR data and real-time spatial coordinates; software enables planning of stimulation sites, real-time visualization of coil position relative to brain anatomy, and documentation of stimulated locations; used in clinical settings by healthcare providers; facilitates accurate coil placement to target specific brain regions; benefits include improved precision in TMS delivery compared to non-navigated methods; does not include a stimulator; functions as an accessory to MagVenture therapy systems.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Study measured system accuracy across 36 navigated TMS sessions using a measurement phantom and test probe. 288 coordinate comparisons were performed. Results showed a mean system accuracy of 3.47 mm (95% CI: 3.40 mm, 3.53 mm). Excluding phantom imperfections, accuracy was 2.19 mm (95% CI: 2.11 mm, 2.26 mm). Results were compared to the predicate device (K191422), which reported mean accuracies of 3 mm and 5 mm.
Technological Characteristics
Optical tracking system for spatial localization; software-based navigation using 3D MRI data; compatible with specific MagVenture TMS coils (C-100, C-860, Cool-B65, Cool-B70, Cool D-B80, MC-125, MC-870, MCF-75, MCF-125, MCF-B65, MMC-140-II); standalone navigation workstation; no integrated energy source for stimulation.
Indications for Use
Indicated for planning, implementing, and documenting transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) of the brain in patients requiring navigated stimulation, using anatomical MR data to target specific brain regions.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A stereotaxic instrument is a device consisting of a rigid frame with a calibrated guide mechanism for precisely positioning probes or other devices within a patient's brain, spinal cord, or other part of the nervous system.
Nexstim Navigated Brain Therapy (NBT) System 2 (K171902)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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April 17, 2023
Localite GmbH Arno Schmitgen Managing director Auguststr. 1 Bonn. 53229 Germany
Re: K223577
Trade/Device Name: Localite TMS Navigator TS Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.4560 Regulation Name: Stereotaxic Instrument Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HAW Dated: March 16, 2023 Received: March 16, 2023
## Dear Arno Schmitgen:
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. 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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# Pamela D. Scott -S
Pamela D. Scott Assistant Director DHT5B: Division of Neuromodulation and Physical Medicine Devices OHT5: Office of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K223577
Device Name Localite TMS Navigator TS
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The TMS Navigator TS helps users to plan, implement treatment involving TMS of the brain.
The system provides planning and navigation functions using anatomical MR data.
Regions of the brain to be stimulated can be determined on the basis of anatomy, functional areas or by entering previously calculated coordinates from brain atlases.
The product is intended for use with the MagVenture therapy systems supplied by Tonica Elektronik A/S (Farum, Denmark), more precisely the R20 and R30 stimulator with MagOption, the X100 stimulator and the X100 stimulator with MagOption only with following magnetic coils: C-100, C-B60, Cool-B70, Cool D-B80, MC-125, MC-B70, MCF-75, MCF-125, MCF-B65 and MMC-140-II.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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510(k) #: K223577
510(k) Summary
Prepared on: 2023-04-18
21 CFR 807.92(a)(1)
## Contact Details
| Applicant Name | Localite GmbH |
|-----------------------------|---------------------------------|
| Applicant Address | Auguststr. 1 Bonn 53229 Germany |
| Applicant Contact Telephone | 004922841012220 |
| Applicant Contact | Mr. Arno Schmitgen |
| Applicant Contact Email | quality@localite.de |
21 CFR 807.92(a)(2)
| Device Trade Name | Localite TMS Navigator TS |
|---------------------|-------------------------------------|
| Common Name | Stereotaxic instrument |
| Classification Name | Neurological Stereotaxic Instrument |
| Regulation Number | 882.4560 |
| Product Code | HAW |
21 CFR 807.92(a)(3)
Legally Marketed Predicate Devices
| Predicate # | Predicate Trade Name (Primary Predicate is listed first) | Product Code |
|-------------|----------------------------------------------------------|--------------|
| K191422 | The Neural Navigator | HAW |
| K171902 | Nexstim Navigated Brain Therapy (NBT) System 2 | HAW |
21 CFR 807.92(a)(4)
Device Description SummaryThe TMS Navigator TS is a navigation system specifically designed to support transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
It uses position data of the patient's head and the TMS coil acquired by an optical tracking system for display and navigation. The realtime display of the position of the TMS coil in the displayed MR data set provides visual support for navigation. With the help of the software, one or more locations for the TMS treatment can be planned as well as stimulated locations can be recorded in the used data set and thus documented.
These functionalities support the following use case:
Planning, execution and documentation of a TMS stimulation in the human brain.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) uses so-called TMS coils to generate alternating electromagnetic fields to target brain areas. The depth of penetration, extent and nature of this effect (inhibitory or exhibitory) is influenced by the strength and shape of the magnetic field and the repetition frequency used.
# Intended Use/Indications for Use
21 CFR 807.92(a)(5)
The TMS Navigator TS helps users to plan, implement and document treatment involving TMS of the brain.
The system provides planning and navigation functions using anatomical MR data.
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Regions of the brain to be stimulated can be determined on the basis of anatomy, functional areas or by entering previously calculated coordinates from brain atlases.
The product is intended for use with the MagVenture therapy systems supplied by Tonica Elektronik A/S (Farum, Denmark), more precisely the R20 and R30 stimulator with MagOption, the X100 stimulator and the X100 stimulator with MagOption only with following magnetic colls: C-100, C-860, Cool-B65, Cool-B70, Cool D-B80, MC-125, MC-870, MCF-75, MCF-B65 and MMC-140-II.
## Indications for Use Comparison
The intended use of the proposed device is as follows:
The TMS Navigator TS helps users to plan, implement and document treatment involving TMS of the brain.
The system provides planning and navigation functions using anatomical MR data.
Regions of the brain to be stimulated an be determined on the basis of anatomy, functional areas or by entering previously calculated coordinates from brain atlases.
The product is intended for use with the MagVenture therapy systems supplied by Tonica Elektronik A/S (Farum, Denmark), more precisely the R20 and R30 stimulators, the R30 TMS stimulator with MagOption, the X100 stimulator with MagOption only with following magnetic colls: C-100, C-860, Cool-B65, Cool-B70, Cool D-B80, MC-125, MC-870, MCF-75, MCF-125, MCF-B65 and MMC-140-II.
The primary predicate (K191422) is "indicated for accurate positioning of the treatment coll [ ... ] with respect to target brain regions based on data obtained from MRI measurements" according to its intended use. The reference predicate (K171902) provides similar intentions as the proposed device and can thus be seen as substantially similar.
The primary predicate (K191422) mentioned reference predicate (K171902). For the reference device (K171902) the intended use is summed up as follows: Nextim Navigated Brain Therapy (NBT) System 2 is indicated for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder in adult patients who have satisfactory improvement from prior antidepressant medication in the current episode.
Comparing the intended use statements the following rationale reasons the difference:
The reference device comes as a complete system including a Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator (product code OBP), evoked response measurement and Electromyograph (product codes GWF, IKN) besides the navigation system for transcranial magnetic stimulation (product code HAW). Refering to the device description of the reference predicate the explanation is as follows: The Nexstim NBT System 2 consists of a group of devices designed to localize the stimulation site in the brain and deliver rTMS stimulation using controlling and interpretive software. Operational control of the Nextim NBT System 2 is provided by the software. The Nexstim NBT System 2 combines magnetic resonance imaging based), three-dimensional (3-D) localization of cortical motor areas of the brain with non-invasive TMS and simultaneous electromyography (E.MG) measurement to locate areas of the brain that are capable of evoking muscle responses when stimulated, and to locate the target area for depression therapy.
The proposed device covers the application of the brain area to be stimulated with MagVenture Therapy Systems from Tonica Elektronik (Farum, Denmark), For the localization of the treatment spot 3D MRI data is used to determine and locate targets for brain stimulation. During treatment the proposed navigation system helps to apply TMS on the previously determined target region.
In conclusion the proposed device including its application, safety and effectiveness is as well comparable to the reference predicate as a product subset.
## Technological Comparison
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In comparison to the two legally marketed predicate and reference devices (K191422 the subject device can be seen as substancially equivalent. The subject device does not include a TMS stimulator while it is intended to be used as an accessory for such as the predicate device (K191422). The intended use of the predicate device (K191422) is comparibly similar as both devices, the subject device as well as the predicate device (K191422), support TMS coil placement by MRI guidance to identify and locate brain regions to be stimulated. A comparison of the intended use of the reference predicate (K171902) needs to be complemented with a detail look into the device descriptions. There the TMS application is combined with "magnetic resonance imagingbased (MR-based), threedimensional (3-D) localization of cortical motor areas of the brain (...) and to locate the target area for depression therapy "which is similar to the intended use of the subject device.
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The table below shows and over different technological characteristics, key components and features and furthermore provide general details about the devices as an overview. In summary the proposed device can be seen as substantially equivalent to its predicate device (K191422) and reference device (K171902).
#### Non-Clinical and/or Clinical Tests Summary & Conclusions 21 CFR 807.92(b)
## Summary nonclinical tests
The TMS Navigator TS was tested for performance in accordance with the following FDA Guidance Document:
Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff: Recommended Content and Format of Non-Clinical Bench Performance Testing Information in Premarket Submissions (December 2019)
A complete test report in accordance with the referenced FDA Guidance Document is provided in the attachments:
Test Report Bench Performance Test: Study measuring the system accuracy of typical navigated TMS sessions with the TMS Navigator TS using a measurement phantom and a TMS coil test probe in a simulated use environment demonstrating substantially equivalent results compared to comparable navigated TMS systems on the market
### Conclusion
In total, 288 cordinate comparisons were deduced from eight test locations across 36 navigated TMS sessions were performed with the TMS Navigator TS using a measurement phantom and a TMS coil test probe in a simulated use environment and varying hardware setups including all steps used in a real use scenario. On average, a system accuracy of 3.47 mm with a 95% Cl of [3.40 mm. 3.53 mm] was derived across all sessions and based on eight test locations on the phantom, to which the test probe was navigated. Furthermore excluding the effects and possible imperfections of the measurement phantom on the navigation. a system accuracy of 2.19 mm with a 95% Cl of [2.11 mm, 2.26 mm] was obtained. It may be concluded that the achieved results of the TMS Navigator TS are comparable to or better than the values reported from comparion systems, especially the system chosen as predicate device "K191422" (mean system accuracy of 3 mm +/- 2.1 mm when navigating with a hand-held probe and 5 mm +/- 2.1 mm when navigating with a TMS coil).
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Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
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