K141524 · Teleemg, LLC USA · EWO · Mar 12, 2015 · Ear, Nose, Throat
Device Facts
Record ID
K141524
Device Name
NEURO-AUDIO
Applicant
Teleemg, LLC USA
Product Code
EWO · Ear, Nose, Throat
Decision Date
Mar 12, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 874.1050
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Neuro-Audio system is indicated for use in the recording and analysis of human physiological data used for the diagnosis of auditory and hearing-related functions. It is intended as an aid to healthcare professionals trained and skilled in audiology. The system assists in the evaluation, documentation and diagnosis of ear disorders in humans using evoked potentials (EP), electrocochleography (ECochG), auditory brainstem response (ABR), auditory steadystate response (ASSR), otoacoustic emission (OAE) and pure tone audiometry (PTA). The device is intended for use in the patient care institutions, diagnostics centers, neurosurgical hospitals and experimental laboratories.
Device Story
Neuro-Audio system records and analyzes human physiological data for auditory diagnostics. Inputs include biopotentials (1-2 channels) and auditory stimuli. System performs acquisition, measurement, calculation, and analysis of evoked potentials (EP), electrocochleography (ECochG), auditory brainstem response (ABR), auditory steady-state response (ASSR), otoacoustic emissions (OAE), and pure tone audiometry (PTA). Used in hospitals, diagnostic centers, and labs by audiologists. Device connects to a PC for signal monitoring, recording, and display. Output includes averaged response traces, PASS/REFER results, and exam reports. Healthcare professionals use these outputs to evaluate ear disorders and auditory tract/brain functional states. Benefits include standardized diagnostic testing and documentation of hearing-related functions.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence is based on bench testing and performance validation against industry standards (IEC 60601-1, 60601-1-2, 60601-1-6, 60645-1, 60645-6, 60645-7).
Technological Characteristics
Electronic unit connected to a PC for signal acquisition, processing, and display. Supports 1-2 channel biopotential acquisition. Standards: IEC 60601-1 (safety), IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), IEC 60601-1-6 (usability), IEC 60645-1 (pure-tone), IEC 60645-6 (OAE), IEC 60645-7 (ABR).
Indications for Use
Indicated for all ages and genders for the diagnosis of auditory and hearing-related functions and ear disorders. Used by trained audiology professionals.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An audiometer or automated audiometer is an electroacoustic device that produces controlled levels of test tones and signals intended for use in conducting diagnostic hearing evaluations and assisting in the diagnosis of possible otologic disorders.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
March 12, 2015
TELEEMG, LLC USA % Mr. Barry Ashar President Enter consultant name here, or erase this if there is none 88 Stiles Road Salem, NH 03079
Re: K141524 Trade/Device Name: NEURO-AUDIO Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.1050 Regulation Name: Audiometer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: EWO, GWJ Dated: February 6, 2015 Received: February 10, 2015
Dear Mr. Ashar,
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 yours.
# Eric A. Mann -S
for Malvina B. Eydelman, M.D. Director Division of Ophthalmic and Ear, Nose and Throat Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K141524
Device Name Neuro-Audio
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Neuro-Audio system is indicated for use in the recording and analysis of human physiological data used for the diagnosis of auditory and hearing-related functions. It is intended as an aid to healthcare professionals trained and skilled in audiology. The system assists in the evaluation and diagnosis of ear disorders in humans using evoked potentials (EP), electrocochleography (ECochG), auditory brainstem response (ABR), auditory steady-state response (ASSR), otoacoustic emission (OAE) and pure tone audiometry (PTA).
The device is intended for use in the patient care institutions, diagnostics centers, neurosurgical hospitals and experimental laboratories.
The patient group includes all ages and genders.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## 510(k) SUMMARY Neuro-Audio
## 1. SUBMITTER/510(K) HOLDER
TeleEMG, LLC 65 Arlington Road Woburn. MA 01801. USA Contact Person: Barry V. Ashar, Makromed, Inc. Telephone: (603) 890-3311 Date Prepared: August 19, 2014
#### 2. DEVICE NAME
Proprietary Name: Neuro-Audio Common/Usual Name: Audiometer Classification Name: Audiometer; Stimulator, Auditory, Evoked Response Regulation Number: 21 CFR §874.1050; 21 CFR §882.1900 Device Class: Class II Product Code: EWO; GWJ
### 3. PREDICATE DEVICES
- Interacoustics EP25, Eclipse System, K052562 ●
- Interacoustics TEOAE25, Eclipse System, K030016
- Interacoustics DPOAE2O, Eclipse System, K060539 ●
- Interacoustics ASSR. Eclipse System, K070696
- Interacoustics Affinity (AC440), K043219 ●
- . GSI Audera, K011135
#### 4. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Neuro-Audio system provides for audiology biopotentials recording and input to personal computer (PC) by 1-2 channels, and measurement, calculation and analysis of its parameters. It can be used in patient care institutions, diagnostics centers, neurosurgical hospitals and experimental laboratories of the research institutions for auditory tract study and brain functional state study.
General functionalities provided by the system are:
- biopotentials acquisition by 1-2 channels in any unshielded room ●
- auditory stimulation
- electrocochleography (ECochG) acquisition ●
- auditory brainstem response (ABR) acquisition (air and bone conduction) ●
- . middle- and long-latency auditory evoked potentials (AEP: MLR, LLR) acquisition
- cognitive evoked potentials (MMN, P300) acquisition .
- auditory steady-state response (ASSR) acquisition ●
- otoacoustic emission study using transient evoked otoacoustic emission (TEOAE) and ● distortion product otoacoustic emission (DPOAE)
- . spontaneous otoacoustic emission study (SOAE)
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- pure tone audiometry (PTA; air and bone conduction)
- exam report generation ●
- . review, store, and print of the recorded traces, results of their analysis and exam reports.
In addition, the Neuro-Audio system provides the healthcare professional with:
- A means of adjusting or activating all of the unit's settings and controls. ●
- . Multiple ways in which a user can carry a task, such as from a menu, using the mouse or the keyboard or by double-clicking on an icon.
- Configurable function keys and fields that enable the user to customize the interface to ● meet their requirements.
- Single-stroke keyboard function keys for key tasks carried out during a patient examination.
### 5. INTENDED USE
The Neuro-Audio system is indicated for use in the recording and analysis of human physiological data used for the diagnosis of auditory and hearing-related functions. It is intended as an aid to healthcare professionals trained and skilled in audiology. The system assists in the evaluation, documentation and diagnosis of ear disorders in humans using evoked potentials (EP), electrocochleography (ECochG), auditory brainstem response (ABR), auditory steadystate response (ASSR), otoacoustic emission (OAE) and pure tone audiometry (PTA).
The device is intended for use in the patient care institutions, diagnostics centers, neurosurgical hospitals and experimental laboratories.
The patient group includes all ages and genders.
### 6. SUMMARY OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS COMPARED TO THE PREDICATE DEVICE
All the necessary electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety tests were performed. The results demonstrate that the Neuro-Audio is in compliance with both the standards IEC 60601-1-2 and IEC 60601-1; therefore it is as safe as the predicate devices.
Each system consists of an electronic unit connected to a personal computer to monitor, record, and display the signals. Some accessories are not included in the Neuro-Audio (for example, in the case of "Footswitch for hands-free operation"). However, this is entirely optional (most predicate devices don't have it either) and will not harm the intended use. Each clinically relevant feature and supported medical diagnostic test of the Neuro-Audio is also implemented in at least one (or more) predicate device(s) The differences between the Neuro-Audio and the predicate devices are limited to the design, materials and the individual sets of medical hearing diagnostic tests they support (e.g. one predicate device may support one of the Neuro-Audio's diagnostic tests, some other predicate devices may support another test). There is no single predicate device possess all the functions the Neuro-Audio supports, that's the reason several predicate devices are included to demonstrate the substantial equivalency. The software may differ in visual appearance, layout of control elements, the way of displaying test results. But the underlying principles and all the provided test results are substantially the same among the Neuro-Audio and the predicate devices (e.g., if the software should show the averaged response trace for ABR test, the Neuro-Audio may show it in different color than its predicate devices, but it still shows the averaged response trace; if there is a PASS/REFER result for TEOAE
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screening test, different software may show different additional information, but the Neuro-Audio still covers the most important part -PASS/REFER result; etc.). Therefore, TeleEMG concludes that design differences (both hardware and software) are minor and do not affect the safety and effectiveness of the proposed device.
Based on the comparison and the discussion above, TeleEMG claims that the Neuro-Audio and all predicate systems are substantially equivalent.
# 7. SUMMARY OF NON-CLINICAL PERFORMANCE TESTING AS BASIS FOR SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
## Performance Testing
Performance evaluation of the features described in the Neuro-Audio user manual has been successfully completed utilizing hardware and software tests and validations. Hardware qualification is performed using the following industry standards:
- . IEC 60601-1:2005 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
- IEC 60601-1-2:2007 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility requirements and tests
- IEC 60601-1-6:2010 Medical electrical equipment Part 1-6: General requirements for ● safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Usability
- IEC 60645-1:2012 Electroacoustics Audiometric equipment Part 1: Equipment for ● pure-tone audiometry
- IEC 60645-6:2009 Electroacoustics Audiometric equipment Part 6: Instruments for ● the measurement of otoacoustic emissions
- IEC 60645-7:2009 Electroacoustics Audiometric equipment Part 7: Instruments for ● the measurement of auditory brainstem responses
## 8. SUMMARY OF CLINICAL TESTING AS BASIS FOR SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
No clinical testing was conducted to support this submission.
# 9. SUMMARY OF OTHER INFORMATION
No other information is available.
# 10. CONCLUSIONS DRAWN FROM NON-CLINICAL AND CLINICAL TESTS
Based on the information and supporting documentation provided in the premarket notification, the Neuro-Audio is substantially equivalent to the cited predicate devices. Testing demonstrates that the Neuro-Audio fulfills prospectively defined design and performance specifications.
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