MAUDE (Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience) database; Published clinical literature
The sponsor conducted a MAUDE database search to review risks associated with currently marketed electrical muscle stimulators and a literature review to support the safety and efficacy of electrical stimulation for female urinary incontinence.
Postmarket surveillance; MAUDE database; Literature review; Adverse event reporting
Patients using electrical muscle stimulator devices; Number of Sites: Not applicable
Not applicable for this study
Safety and risk assessment
Indications for Use
InTone is intended to provide electrical stimulation and/or visual biofeedback (via manometry) for the treatment of female urinary incontinence.
Device Story
InTone is a non-implanted electrical continence device used in clinic or home settings under physician direction. It consists of an insertion unit (inflatable probe with stainless steel electrodes and pressure sensor), a control unit, and a clinician software application. The patient inserts the probe and manually inflates it for a customized fit. The device delivers electrical stimulation to induce pelvic floor muscle contraction and monitors volitional contractions via manometric pressure sensing. The control unit provides visual biofeedback graphs to encourage muscle re-training and records session data for clinician review. Clinicians use the software to program the control unit and lock in stimulation levels. The device aims to strengthen pelvic floor muscles and inhibit detrusor muscle activity, potentially improving urinary control and reducing incontinence symptoms.
Clinical Evidence
No new clinical data was generated. Evidence relies on bench testing (electrical safety, EMC, biocompatibility) performed on predicate devices (K110179, K134020) and a clinical literature review. The literature review included a published article search and a MAUDE database search to support the safety and efficacy of electrical stimulation for female urinary incontinence.
Indicated for female patients with urinary incontinence to provide electrical stimulation and/or visual biofeedback for pelvic floor muscle strengthening and re-education.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A nonimplanted electrical continence device is a device that consists of a pair of electrodes on a plug or a pessary that are connected by an electrical cable to a battery-powered pulse source. The plug or pessary is inserted into the rectum or into the vagina and used to stimulate the muscles of the pelvic floor to maintain urinary or fecal continence. When necessary, the plug or pessary may be removed by the user. This device excludes an AC-powered nonimplanted electrical continence device and the powered vaginal muscle stimulator for therapeutic use (§ 884.5940).
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InControl Medical, LLC. Jessica Andreshak Director of Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs 3225 Gateway Road, Ste. 250 Brookfield, Wisconsin 53045
Re: K150180 Trade/Device Name: InTone Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.5320 Regulation Name: Nonimplanted Electrical Continence Device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KPI, HIR Dated: January 26, 2015 Received: January 27, 2015
Dear Jessica Andreshak,
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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## 6. Statement of Indications for Use
## 510(k) Number (if known):
### Device Name
InTone
## Indications for Use
InTone is intended to provide electrical stimulation and/or visual biofeedback (via manometry) for the treatment of female urinary incontinence.
Prescription Use _____X__ (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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# 7. 510(k) Summary
## Submission Date
January 26, 2015
## Submitter Information
Jessica Andreshak Director of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs InControl Medical, LLC 3225 Gateway Road, Ste. 250, Brookfield, WI 53045 USA Phone: (262) 373.0422 Fax: (262) 373.0463 Email: jandreshak@incontrolmedical.com
## Device Information
| Table 7.1 Device Information | |
|--------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Type of 510(k): | Traditional 510(k) |
| Common Name: | Pelvic Floor Muscle Stimulator |
| Trade Name (proprietary name): | InTone |
| Classification name: | Stimulator, Electrical, Non-Implantable, For Incontinence<br>Device, Perineometer |
| Classification Regulation: | 21 CFR 876.5320<br>21 CFR 884.1425 |
| Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | KPI<br>HIR |
Table 7.1 Device Information
## Legally Marketed Device for Substantial Equivalence
| 510(k) | Name | Product Code | Manufacturer |
|---------|----------|--------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| K110179 | InTone | KPI | InControl Medical, LLC<br>3225 Gateway Road, Ste. 250<br>Brookfield, WI 53045 USA |
| K134020 | InToneMV | KPI/HCC | InControl Medical, LLC<br>3225 Gateway Road, Ste. 250<br>Brookfield, WI 53045 USA |
Table 7.2 Predicate Device Information
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### Device Summary
The InTone device includes three parts: an Insertion Unit, a Control Unit, and a Software Application for clinicians. Each of these parts are summarized below:
- The Insertion Unit includes an inflation pump and an inflatable probe. The inflatable probe is inserted into the vagina and the inflation pump is used by the patient to manually inflate the probe, ensuring a customized fit. Electrical stimulation is delivered via stainless steel electrodes on the inflatable probe to induce a contraction of the pelvic floor muscles. Biofeedback is monitored via a pressure sensor within the Insertion Unit which records changes in pressure related to volitional muscle contraction.
- The Control Unit includes user keys to initiate and control treatment sessions, and a visual biofeedback graph to encourage muscle re-training. The Control Unit is designed to record and store results of the electrical stimulation and biofeedback sessions for clinician review at follow-up visits.
- The Software Application is utilized by the clinician to program the Control Unit and display the results of electrical stimulation and biofeedback sessions. The Software Application allows the clinician to select and lock in the appropriate electrical stimulation level necessary to stimulate pelvic floor contraction.
## Intended Use
InTone is intended to provide electrical stimulation and/or visual biofeedback (via manometry) for the treatment of female urinary incontinence.
#### Equivalence Comparison to the Predicate
Electrical muscle stimulation and biofeedback are the technological principles for InTone and the predicate devices. It is based on the use of the electrical muscle stimulator and/or biofeedback to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and surrounding structures. The chart below summarizes the shared and different technological elements. The intended use, technology, engineering, performance and user interface for InTone is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
| Feature/ Function | InTone<br>(K110179) | InToneMV<br>(K134020) | InTone<br>(New Device) | Comparison | Impact on<br>Safety and<br>Performance |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|----------------------------------------|
| Intended Use<br>An explicit<br>description of all<br>clinical functions<br>performed by the<br>device.<br>Indications for<br>Use<br>Explain when the<br>device is to be<br>clinically used and<br>the intended<br>patient population | The InControl device is a non-implanted<br>electrical stimulator indicated for use in the<br>treatment of female urinary incontinence.<br>It applies electrical stimulation to the pelvic<br>floor musculature and surrounding<br>structures. It is intended for acute and<br>ongoing treatment of mixed urinary<br>incontinence where the following results<br>may improve urinary control:<br>strengthening of pelvic floor muscles,<br>inhibition of the detrusor muscle through<br>reflexive mechanisms. The biofeedback<br>feature can be used for muscle re-<br>education purposes. | InToneMV is intended to provide<br>electrical stimulation and/or visual<br>biofeedback (via manometry) for<br>the treatment of male and female<br>urinary and fecal incontinence. | InTone is intended to provide<br>electrical stimulation and/or visual<br>biofeedback (via manometry) for<br>the treatment of female urinary<br>incontinence. | Substantially<br>equivalent | None |
| Feature/ Function | InTone<br>(K110179) | InToneMV<br>(K134020) | InTone<br>(New Device) | Comparison | Impact on<br>Safety and<br>Performance |
| Primary Function | Delivery of electrical stimulation | Delivery of electrical stimulation<br>Visual Biofeedback | Delivery of electrical stimulation<br>Visual Biofeedback | Identical<br>to InToneMV | None |
| Warnings or<br>Precautions | (see product labeling) | (see product labeling) | (see product labeling) | Substantially<br>equivalent | None |
| Contraindications<br>Explain when the<br>device is not to be<br>clinically used | • This device is not intended for diagnostic<br>purposes or critical patient monitoring.<br>• The device is not defibrillator proof.<br>• The device should not be used on<br>patients with cardiac pacemaker,<br>implanted defibrillator, or other<br>implanted metallic or electronic device.<br>• Do not use if patient has a history of rate<br>or conductive disturbance.<br>• Do not use if patient has symptoms of an<br>active urinary tract infection.<br>• Do not use if the patient has vaginal<br>infections, localized lesions, or other<br>undiagnosed symptoms.<br>• Do not use if patient has undiagnosed<br>pain.<br>• Do not use if patient has a neurological<br>deficiency that does not permit proper<br>sensory perception or stimulation.<br>• Do not use if patient has diminished<br>mental capacity or physical competence<br>that limits use of the device or<br>interaction with the care provider<br>regarding the device settings.<br>• Do not use if patient is currently<br>pregnant or attempting to get pregnant.<br>• Do not use if patient has anatomical<br>vaginal structures that do not permit<br>proper and complete placement of the<br>Insertion Unit.<br>• Do not use if the patient has irregular<br>menstrual bleeding cycles.<br>• Do not use if the patient has a history or<br>symptoms of urinary retention.<br>• Do not use if the patient has extra-<br>urethra incontinence, (i.e. syrinx,<br>ectopic, urethra).<br>• Do not use if the patient has overflow<br>incontinence caused by evacuation<br>problems.<br>• Do not use if the patient has severe<br>urine retention in the upper urethras.<br>• Do not use if the patient has complete<br>peripheral denervation of the pelvic<br>floor.<br>• Do not use if the patient has an intestinal<br>clamp. | • Patients with a pacemaker or<br>implanted defibrillator require<br>cardiac clearance before<br>electrical stimulation is offered.<br>• Patients with symptoms of<br>active urinary tract infection,<br>vaginal infections, localized<br>lesions, or other undiagnosed<br>symptoms.<br>• Patient has extra-urethra<br>incontinence, (i.e. syrinx,<br>ectopic, urethra).<br>• Patient has overflow<br>incontinence caused by<br>evacuation problems.<br>• Patient has severe urine<br>retention in the upper urethra<br>or other symptoms of urine<br>retention.<br>• Patients with neurological<br>deficiency that does not permit<br>proper sensory perception of<br>stimulation or complete<br>denervation of the pelvic floor.<br>• Patients with cognitive<br>disabilities, i.e.; Alzheimer's<br>disease or dementia.<br>• Patients who are currently<br>pregnant or attempting to get<br>pregnant.<br>• Patients with anatomical pelvic<br>structures that do not permit<br>proper and complete placement<br>of the Insertion Unit.<br>• Patients with active pelvic<br>malignancy.<br>• Patients with an intestinal<br>clamp.<br>• Patients should be 6 weeks post-<br>pelvic surgery or vaginal<br>childbirth.<br>• Device should not be used for<br>diagnostic purposes or critical<br>patient monitoring.<br>• Device is not (external)<br>defibrillator-proof. | • Patients with a pacemaker or<br>implanted defibrillator require<br>cardiac clearance before<br>electrical stimulation is offered.<br>• Patients with symptoms of<br>active urinary tract infection,<br>vaginal infections, localized<br>lesions, or other undiagnosed<br>symptoms.<br>• Patient has extra-urethra<br>incontinence, (i.e. syrinx,<br>ectopic, urethra).<br>• Patient has overflow<br>incontinence caused by<br>evacuation problems.<br>• Patient has severe urine<br>retention in the upper urethra<br>or other symptoms of urine<br>retention.<br>• Patients with neurological<br>deficiency that does not permit<br>proper sensory perception of<br>stimulation or complete<br>denervation of the pelvic floor.<br>• Patients with cognitive<br>disabilities, i.e.; Alzheimer's<br>disease or dementia.<br>• Patients who are currently<br>pregnant or attempting to get<br>pregnant.<br>• Patients with anatomical pelvic<br>structures that do not permit<br>proper and complete placement<br>of the Insertion Unit.<br>• Patients with active pelvic<br>malignancy.<br>• Patients with an intestinal<br>clamp.<br>• Patients should be 6 weeks post-<br>pelvic surgery or vaginal<br>childbirth.<br>• Device should not be used for<br>diagnostic purposes or critical<br>patient monitoring.<br>• Device is not (external)<br>defibrillator-proof. | Identical<br>to InToneMV | None |
| Labeling<br>Summary<br>Clarity to insure<br>safer or more<br>effective use | User Manual | User Manual | User Manual | Substantially<br>equivalent | None |
| Environmental<br>Specifications | For indoor use only | For indoor use only | For indoor use only | Identical | None |
| Power Source | 4/5 AA nickel metal hydride battery | 4/5 AA nickel metal hydride<br>battery | 4/5 AA nickel metal hydride<br>battery | Identical | None |
| Method of line<br>current isolation | n/a (battery) | n/a (battery) | n/a (battery) | Identical | None |
| Feature/ Function | InTone<br>(K110179) | InToneMV<br>(K134020) | InTone<br>(New Device) | Comparison | Impact on<br>Safety and<br>Performance |
| Patient leakage<br>current | n/a (battery) | n/a (battery) | n/a (battery) | Identical | None |
| Number of output<br>modes | । | 1 | 1 | Identical | None |
| Number of output<br>channels | 1 | 1 | 1…
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