The Stork® OTC is indicated for over-the-counter home use by couples who have been unable to conceive naturally and who have received a diagnosis of low sperm count, sperm immobility or unfavorable vaginal environment. The Stork® OTC contains a cervical cap inside a condom-like silicone sheath. It is used to collect semen into a cervical cap then deliver it to the outside of the cervix as an aid to conception. The Stork® OTC should be used during the ovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle. The Stork® OTC Cervical Cap should not be left in place for longer than six hours.
Device Story
Conception assistance kit for home use. Device consists of cervical cap inside condom-like silicone sheath and plastic applicator. Male collects semen in cervical cap via condom sheath during intercourse; cap is separated and loaded into applicator. Applicator guides cap to cervix; releases cap to remain in place for up to 6 hours. Removal cord facilitates withdrawal. Device aids conception by delivering semen to cervical os. Used by couples without physician intervention. Benefits include non-invasive, over-the-counter access to assisted insemination.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical human factors and usability testing performed. Study included self-selection, labeling comprehension, and simulated use. All primary endpoints achieved: subjects successfully collected semen, positioned/placed cervical cap, and removed device without trauma or injury. Bench testing confirmed biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1), pull strength of withdrawal cord, and 6-month shelf life. Predicate data used for HSSA, condom mechanical testing, and shelf-life.
Technological Characteristics
Cervical cap and condom sheath: Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) 10:1, implant grade. Retainer and applicator: Acetal Copolymer. Removal cord: Polyester USP suture material. Non-sterile, single-use. Mechanical delivery via applicator. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult couples unable to conceive naturally with diagnosis of low sperm count, sperm immobility, or unfavorable vaginal environment. Used during ovulatory phase. Contraindicated for those for whom sexual intercourse or pregnancy is medically unsafe.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A cervical cap is a flexible cuplike receptacle that fits over the cervix to collect menstrual flow or to aid artificial insemination. This generic type of device is not for contraceptive use.
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## 510(K) SUMMARY - K140186 THE STORK® OTC
Sponsor:
Rinovum Women's Health, Inc. 300 Oxford Drive Suite 330 Monroeville, PA 15146
Applicant:
Andrew Zeltwanger Rinovum Women's Health, Inc. 300 Oxford Drive Suite 330 Monroeville, PA 15146
724-241-8934 Phone: Facsimile: 724-204-8141
Date Prepared: June 5, 2014
Proprietary Name: The Stork® OTC
Common Name: Conception Assistance Kit
Classification Name: Kit, Conception-Assist, Home Use (Product Code: OBB)
Classification Panel: Obstetrical/Gynecological
Regulation: 21 CFR § 884.5250, Cervical Cap
Manufacturer Device Name Predicate Devices: Rinovum Women's The Focus Touch® Health, Inc Conception System
510(k) Number K112200
Reason for Submission:
#### Description of Device
The Stork® OTC package includes: one Instructions for Use, one Conceptacle® and one plastic applicator.
New Indication for Over-The-Counter Use
Once the couple has decided to attempt to become pregnant, the Stork® OTC Conception System Instruction for Use recommends using the device during female's most fertile days in a given month. During sexual intercourse, semen will be collected using the Conceptacle®, a cervical cap that is
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pre-inserted into a condom-like sheath. The male removes the Conceptacle® from the penis by rolling it down and separating it from the penis. After removal, the rim of the cervical cap is lightly pinched so that the Condom-like Sheath can be separated. (The Cervical Cap and Condom-like Sheath are separated in two separate parts). The semen is contained in the cervical cap and its reservoir. The second component, the Applicator, is used for ease of transition of the Cervical Cap to the cervix. The applicator seals the Cervical Cap and contains the semen for transition through the vaginal tract, assisting the female in guiding the cap to the cervix and releasing the semen and the cap in front of the cervix. When the cervical cap is loaded onto the applicator (while it is still outside of the body), the Retainer locks onto the Cervical Cap and is delivered with the Cervical Cap intra-vaginally. The Retainer also has a removal cord that is attached for withdrawal. The Cervical Cap and Retainer then remain in place for up to 6 hours.
#### Indications for Use
The Stork® OTC is indicated for over-the-counter home use by couples who have been unable to conceive naturally and who have received a diagnosis of low sperm count. sperm immobility or unfavorable vaginal environment. The Stork® OTC contains a cervical cap inside a condom-like silicone sheath. It is used to collect semen into a cervical cap then deliver it to the outside of the cervix as an aid to conception. The Stork® OTC should be used during the ovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle. The Stork® OTC Cervical Cap should not be left in place for longer than six hours.
#### Comparison between predicate and proposed device
The tables below compare the two devices:
| | PREDICATE DEVICE: | PROPOSED DEVICE: |
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| | Focus Touch® Conception System | The Stork® OTC |
| MANUFACTURER | Rinovum Women's Health<br>(formerly Intimate bridge 2<br>Conception, Inc.) | Same as K112200 |
| 510(k) NUMBER | K112200 | K140186 |
| REGULATION NUMBER | 884.5250 Cervical Cap: | Same as K112200 |
| FDA PRODUCT CODE | OBB | Same as K112200 |
| CLASSIFICATION | II | Same as K112200 |
| | PREDICATE DEVICE: | PROPOSED DEVICE: |
| | Focus Touch® Conception System | The Stork® OTC |
| INDICATIONS FOR USE | The Focus Touch™ Conception System is indicated for assisted insemination in instances where low sperm count, sperm immobility, or hostile vaginal environment has been diagnosed. The system (cervical cap in a condom-like silicone sheath) is used to collect semen into a cervical cap, and then deliver the cap to the outside of the cervix as an aid to conception. It is to be used at home following physician instruction. The Focus Touch Conception System should not be left in place for longer than 6 hours. | The Stork® OTC is indicated for over-the-counter home use by couples who have been unable to conceive naturally and who have received a diagnosis of low sperm count, sperm immobility or unfavorable vaginal environment. The Stork® OTC contains a cervical cap inside a condom-like silicone sheath. It is used to collect semen into a cervical cap then deliver it to the outside of the cervix as an aid to conception. The Stork® OTC should be used during the ovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle. The Stork® OTC Cervical Cap should not be left in place for longer than six hours. |
| CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR USE | This product is not for use by those for which it is medically unsafe to have sexual intercourse or to become pregnant. | Same as K112200 |
| INTENDED ENVIRONMENT FOR USE | Prescription Home Use Device | Over the Counter (OTC) Home Use Device |
| PATIENT POPULATION | Adult | Same as K112200 |
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| | Focus Touch® Conception<br>System | The Stork® OTC |
| TECHNOLOGY | Cervical Cap Insemination<br>with an applicator for delivery<br>and placement. A removal<br>string for cervical cap<br>withdrawal. | Same as K112200 |
| MATERIAL | | |
| Cervical Cap | Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR)<br>10:1, Implant Grade, Cured | Same as K112200 |
| Condom Sheath | Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR)<br>10:1, Implant Grade, Cured | Same as K112200 |
| Retainer | Acetal Copolymer | Same as K112200 |
| Applicator | Acetal Copolymer | Same as K112200 |
| Removal Cord Tether | Polyester USP Suture<br>Material | Same as K112200 |
| BIOCOMPATIBILITY | Devices met requirements of<br>ISO 10993-1: 2009 for<br>Sensitization, Cytotoxicity<br>and Irritation | Same as K112200 |
| STERILITY | Non-sterile | Same as K112200 |
| PACKAGING | The system can be<br>purchased packaged in a<br>quantity of one (1) or three<br>(3) systems per package. | The system can be<br>purchased packaged in a<br>quantity of one (1) |
| SINGLE USE | Yes | Same as K112200 |
| CONDOM/CONCEPTACLE<br>(SEMEN COLLECTION)<br>SHEATH OUTSIDE<br>DIAMETER | $1.378" +/-.046"$ | Same as K112200 |
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| | PREDICATE DEVICE: | PROPOSED DEVICE: |
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| | Focus Touch® Conception<br>System | The Stork® OTC |
| OVERALL LENGTH OF<br>CONDOM/<br>CONCEPTACLE | 7.429" +/-.120" (estimated<br>tolerance - overall length is<br>comprised of 3 separately<br>toleranced dimensions" | Same as K112200 |
| OVERALL CAP LENGTH<br>(WHEN CONCEPTACLE<br>IS SEPARATED FROM<br>CONDOM) | 1.67"±.010" | Same as K112200 |
| SEMEN RESERVOIR<br>DIMENSIONS | .500±.010" diameter X<br>.800±.010" deep | Same as K112200 |
| REMOVAL CORD<br>LENGTH | Loop positioned at 6.50" from<br>the Cap Rim | Same as K112200 |
| DELIVERY DEVICE<br>LENGTH | 9.05"—9.45" | Same as K112200 |
| DELIVERY DEVICE<br>MAXIMUM INSERTABLE<br>OUTER DIAMETER | 0.984" | Same as K112200 |
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## Technological Characteristics
Please refer to the comparison table above to see a listing of technological features between the new and predicate device. No new technologies were introduced; therefore, no new questions of safety or efficacy are raised.
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#### Figure 1: The Stork® OTC Component Diagram
Image /page/5/Figure/3 description: The image shows two diagrams, one labeled "the Applicator" and the other "the Conceptacle." The applicator diagram shows a long, slender device with several labeled parts, including "Petals (open)," "Cap Holder," "Stem," "Cap Release," "Plunger Release," and "Plunger Tab." The conceptacle diagram shows a funnel-shaped object with labels pointing to the "Cervical Cap (Inside)" and "Condom (outside)." The diagrams appear to be illustrating the components of a medical or contraceptive device.
#### Indication for Use Comparison
The indications for use between the predicate and proposed device differ in that the proposed device is indicated for over-the-counter use of the device rather than prescription use. The indication for use includes the same user group as the predicate, having the diagnoses of low sperm count, sperm immobility or unfavorable vaginal environment. It also includes further specification for users that have not been able to successfully conceive naturally. Further, the device labeling includes the same warnings and precautions. Studies were completed to demonstrate that the over-the-counter user population could sufficiently self-select and comprehend the labeling. The usability and safety clinical trial demonstrated that users could effectively and safely use the device without physician instruction, overview or intervention, and in accordance with the instructions for use. Therefore, the differences between the indications for use do not represent a new Intended Use. Nor do these differences present new concerns of safety and efficacy.
#### Performance Testing - Clinical
A self-selection study and labeling comprehension study were performed to demonstrate that users could determine the uses of the device, the target population for device use, and if the labeling was clear and understandable. Additionally, a simulated use study was performed to verify that users could follow instructions under simulated-use conditions. All primary endpoints were achieved in all three sections of the study: Self-selection, labeling comprehension, and simulated use.
Following successful completion of the self-selection, labeling comprehension, and simulated use study and the finalization of labeling, clinical human factors and usability testing was performed to validate the instructions for use and demonstrate the proper use placement of
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> and the safety of the device for users. All subjects were able to use the device to collect semen, effectively position and place the Conceptacle® in the vaginal tract using the applicator, and remove the cervical cap from the vaginal tract. These steps were successfully completed without any evidence of trauma or injury to the vaginal tract or cervical os. These endpoints were verified by visual inspection and physical examination by the primary investigator.
Primary Self-Selection and Labeling Comprehension Endpoints:
- Understanding the Indications for Use .
- Understanding the Selection of the Device
- Understanding the Contraindications for Use
- Understanding Warnings �
- . Understanding When to Use the Device
- Understanding Activity Limitations While Wearing the Cervical Cap ●
- Understanding that the Device Does Not Guarantee Pregnancy .
- Understanding How Long To Use the Device Without Successful Results Before Contacting a Physician
Primary Simulated Use / Usability Endpoints (Male):
- Correctly Place the Conceptacle on a Penis .
- Correctly Remove the Conceptacle from a Penis
- Correctly Separate the Condom from the Cervical Cap .
- Collect and Contain Semen Using the Conceptacle (Usability only)
Primary Simulated Use / Usability Endpoints (Female):
- Correctly Place the Cervical Cap in the Applicator .
- Correctly Close the Applicator ●
- Correctly Insert the Applicator into a Vaqinal Tract .
- Correctly Position the Applicator Near the Cervical Os .
- Correctly Open the Cervical Cap with the Applicator .
- Correctly Engage the Trigger Button to Release the Cervical Cap .
- Leave the Cap in Place as Directed (Usability only) ●
- Correctly Avoid Sexual Activity While the Cervical Cap is in Place (Usability only) .
- Correctly Withdraw Device from the Vaginal Tract .
- Correctly Treat the Device as Single Use .
#### Performance Testing - Bench
Biocompatibility Testing was performed on the device to support the applicator color changes from the predicate device. Testing demonstrated that the Stork® OTC materials are considered non-cytotoxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing. Colorant safety was deemed acceptable through additional Colorant Leachables Testing and a resulting Toxicological Risk Assessment of Extractable Chemicals. Bench testing demonstrated that the pull strength of the withdrawal cord was met for all systems tested
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> and a shelf life study was performed to verify that all components of the Stork® OTC were shown to function properly and according to their design intent following a 6 month shelf life test. The Stork® OTC Conceptacle is identical to the predicate and data from the predicate device was used for the following aspects:
- . Human Sperm Survival Assay (HSSA)
- Condom Mechanical Testing .
- Shelf-life ◆
#### Conclusions
The Stork® OTC is substantially equivalent to the Focus Touch® Conception System. The Stork® OTC has the same intended uses, technological characteristics, and principles of operation as its predicate device. The differences between The Stork® OTC and the Focus Touch® Conception System raise no new issues of safety or effectiveness. Usability and Clinical data demonstrate that The Stork® OTC is as safe and effective as the Focus Touch®. Thus, The Stork® OTC is substantially equivalent.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
July 11, 2014
Rinovum Women's Health, Inc. Andrew Zeltwanger Director of Regulatory & Quality 300 Oxford Drive, Suite 330 Monroeville, PA 15146
Re: K140186
> Trade/Device Name: The Stork® OTC Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 884.5250 Regulation Name: Cervical Cap Regulatory Class: II Product Code: OBB Dated: June 10, 2014 Received: June 11, 2014
Dear Andrew Zeltwanger,
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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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.
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K140186
Device Name The Stork® OTC
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Stork® OTC is indicated for over-the-counter home been unable to conceive naturally and who have received a diagnosis of low sperm immobility or unfavorable vaginal environment. The Stork® OTC contains a cervical cap inside a condom-like silicone sheath. It is used to collect semen into a cervical cap the cervix as an aid to conception. The Stork® OTC should be used during the ovulatory phase of the Stork® OTC Cervical Cap should not be left in place for longer than six hours.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | <table style="border:none;"><tr><td><span style="display:inline-block; width:15px;"></span>Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </td></tr><tr><td><span style="display:inline-block; width:15px;">☑</span>Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </td></tr></table> | <span style="display:inline-block; width:15px;"></span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | <span style="display:inline-block; width:15px;">☑</span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
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Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
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What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
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Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
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Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
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What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
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What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
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Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
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Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
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The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.