The OVENT is a removable medical device that is fitted in the patient's mouth and is intended to reduce or alleviate snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, OSA. The device is indicated for use during sleep to aid in the treatment of these conditions. The OVENT is for prescription use only.
Device Story
OVENT is a custom-made, titanium bimaxillary oral appliance for snoring and mild-to-moderate OSA treatment. Device consists of upper and lower trays fitted over teeth using dental polymer inserts; features a front breathing port with enclosed side airways passing between teeth and cheeks to allow mouth-closed breathing. Device functions by retaining the lower jaw in an advanced position to increase pharyngeal space and improve airway patency. Used in home or sleep laboratory settings; prescribed by clinicians and fitted in dental laboratories. Healthcare providers use the device to manage patient airway obstruction during sleep. Benefits include reduced snoring and improved breathing for patients with OSA.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence established via bench testing, including biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5 and -10) and mechanical bond strength testing (peel/bond strength per DD253-2001) before and after accelerated aging equivalent to one year of use.
Technological Characteristics
Custom-made titanium bimaxillary appliance with dental polymer inserts. Features integrated breathing port and side airways. Non-sterile. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993. Mechanical testing per DD253-2001.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult patients 18 years and older with snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) for use during sleep.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Intraoral devices for snoring and intraoral devices for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea are devices that are worn during sleep to reduce the incidence of snoring and to treat obstructive sleep apnea. The devices are designed to increase the patency of the airway and to decrease air turbulence and airway obstruction. The classification includes palatal lifting devices, tongue retaining devices, and mandibular repositioning devices.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for these devices is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Intraoral Devices for Snoring and/or Obstructive Sleep Apnea; Guidance for Industry and FDA.”
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
March 17, 2016
Oventus Manufacturing Pty. LTD c/o Mr. Mark Job Regulatory Technology Services, LLC 1394 25th Street, NW Buffalo, MN 55313
Received: March 2, 2016
Re: K160234 Trade/Device Name: OVENT Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.5570 Regulation Name: Intraoral devices for snoring and intraoral devices for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LRK Dated: February 23, 2016
Dear Mr. Job:
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,
Tina Kiang
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for Erin I. Keith, M.S. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K160234
Device Name
OVENT
Indications for Use (Describe)
The OVENT is a removable medical device that is fitted in the patient is intended to reduce or alleviate snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, OSA. The device is indicated for use during sleep to aid in the treatment of these conditions.
The OVENT is for prescription use only.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| <span></span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
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| <span></span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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# OVENT 510(k) Summary
| Date Prepared: | 25th January 2016 |
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| Owner Information [807.92(b)(1)] | Oventus Pty. Ltd.<br>Suite 8, Level 17, 141 Queen Street,<br>Brisbane QLD 4000 AUSTRALIA<br>Tel +61 7 3210 2913 Fax +61 7 3229 9949<br>Official Contact: Neil Anderson |
| Device Name [807.92(b)(2)] | |
| Proprietary or Trade Name:<br>Common / Usual Name:<br>Regulation:<br>Classification:<br>Classification Name:<br>Product codes:<br>Device: | OVENT<br>Oral Appliance - anti snoring device.<br>21 CFR 872.5570<br>II<br>Intraoral devices for snoring and/or obstructive sleep<br>apnea.<br>LRK Anti-Snoring Device<br>Oventus OVENT Device |
| Predicate Device [807.92(b)(3)] | • Airway Management - TAP III - K062951<br>• Dynaflex – LISA - K103076 |
| Device Description [807.92(b)(4)] | The OVENT device is for the treatment of snoring<br>and/or obstructive sleep apnea and is comprised of:<br>• A titanium bimaxillary oral appliance which<br>comprises, in one device, a lower tray fitted over the<br>lower teeth and an upper tray fitted over the upper<br>teeth.<br>• A dental polymer material in each tray which is in<br>contact with and retaining in position, the user's top<br>and bottom teeth.<br>• The lower jaw is retained in an advanced position to<br>help open up the natural airway and alleviate the<br>user's snoring condition.<br>• A breathing port at the front of the appliance with an<br>enclosed airway on each side which passes between<br>the teeth and the cheek. Each airway delivers the air<br>at the rear of the mouth typically between the last<br>teeth. The airways allow the user to breathe with the<br>mouth closed. |
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| Intended Use [807.92(b)(5)]<br>Indicated Use: | The OVENT is a removable medical device that is<br>fitted in the patient's mouth and is intended to reduce or<br>alleviate snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep<br>apnea, OSA. The device is indicated for use during<br>sleep to aid in the treatment of these conditions.<br><br>The OVENT is for prescription use only. |
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| Target population: | Adult patients 18 years and older |
| Environment of Use: | Home Use and sleep laboratories |
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| Comparison to Predicate Devices | | | |
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| Feature | OVENT<br>(Oventus) | TAPIII<br>(Airway Management | LISA<br>(Dynaflex) |
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| 510(k) Number | This application | K062951 | K103076 |
| Photo | Image: OVENT | Image: TAPIII | Image: LISA |
| Intended Use | The OVENT is a<br>removable medical device<br>that is fitted in the<br>patient's mouth and is<br>intended to reduce or<br>alleviate snoring and mild<br>to moderate obstructive<br>sleep apnea, OSA. The<br>device is indicated for use<br>during sleep to aid in the<br>treatment of these<br>conditions. | To reduce or alleviate<br>night time snoring and<br>mild to moderate<br>obstructive sleep apnea<br>(OSA). | Dynaflex® Anti-Snoring<br>& Sleep Apnea Devices<br>are intended to reduce<br>night time snoring and<br>mild to moderate<br>obstructive sleep apnea<br>(OSA) in adults. |
| Product Codes | LRK | LRK | LRK |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 872.5570 | 21 CFR 872.5570 | 21 CFR 872.5570 |
| Use of device | Removable intraoral<br>device. Multiple use.<br>Prescription use only. | Removable intraoral<br>device. Multiple use.<br>Prescription use only. | Removable intraoral<br>device. Multiple use.<br>Prescription use only. |
| Target population | People over 18 years of<br>age who snore and/or<br>have sleep apnea | People over 18 years of<br>age who snore and/or<br>have sleep apnea | People over 18 years of<br>age who snore and/or<br>have sleep apnea |
| Environment of use | To be used in the patient's<br>home or in sleep<br>laboratories | To be used in the patient's<br>home or in sleep<br>laboratories | To be used in the patient's<br>home or in sleep<br>laboratories |
| | Should be cleaned daily<br>in soap and water. | Should be cleaned daily<br>in soap and water. | Should be cleaned daily<br>in soap and water. |
| Cleaning<br>Instructions | Can be periodically<br>cleaned in an ultrasonic<br>cleaner with an<br>effervescent denture<br>cleaning tablet | Can be periodically<br>cleaned in an ultrasonic<br>cleaner with an<br>effervescent denture<br>cleaning tablet | Can be periodically<br>cleaned in an ultrasonic<br>cleaner with an<br>effervescent denture<br>cleaning tablet |
| Feature | OVENT<br>(Oventus) | TAPIII (Airway<br>Management Repositions | LISA<br>(Dynaflex) |
| Device Functionality | Repositions the lower jaw<br>forward. | the lower jaw<br>forward. | Repositions the lower jaw<br>forward. |
| | Acts by increasing the<br>pharyngeal space to<br>improve the patient's<br>ability to exchange air. | Acts by increasing the<br>pharyngeal space to<br>improve the patient's<br>ability to exchange air. | Acts by increasing the<br>pharyngeal space to<br>improve the patient's<br>ability to exchange air. |
| | Has a lingual flange for<br>holding the mandible<br>forward1. | Does not have a lingual<br>flange for holding the<br>mandible forward1. | Has a lingual flange for<br>holding the mandible<br>forward1. |
| | Permits patient to breathe<br>through their mouth2. | Permits patient to breathe<br>through their mouth2. | Does not permit patient to<br>breathe through their<br>mouth2. |
| | Retains the top and<br>bottom teeth using rigid<br>trays3. | Retains the top and<br>bottom teeth using rigid<br>trays3. | Does not retain the top<br>and bottom teeth using<br>rigid trays3. |
| Device Design | Custom made for each<br>patient in a dental<br>laboratory. | Custom made for each<br>patient in a dental<br>laboratory. | Custom made for each<br>patient in a dental<br>laboratory. |
| Adjustment | Cannot be adjusted by the<br>clinician or patient4. | Can be adjusted by the<br>clinician or patient4. | Cannot be adjusted by the<br>clinician or patient4. |
| Supplied Sterile/<br>Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Non-sterile |
| | Medical grade metals<br>used5 | Medical grade metals<br>used5 | No metal parts used5. |
| Materials Used | Dental plastic laminates<br>and acrylics used for<br>upper and lower trays<br>which is in contact with<br>the patient's teeth. | Dental plastic laminates<br>and acrylics used for<br>upper and lower trays<br>which is in contact with<br>the patient's teeth. | Dental plastic laminates<br>and acrylics used for<br>upper and lower trays<br>which is in contact with<br>the patient's teeth. |
| Biocompatibility* | Passses Part 5 and Part 10<br>of ISO 10993 | Passes Part 5 and Part 10<br>of ISO10993. | Passes Part 5 and Part 10<br>of ISO10993. |
| Mechanical safety* | Can withstand<br>mechanical forces<br>without significant<br>degradation | Can withstand<br>mechanical forces<br>without significant<br>degradation | Can withstand<br>mechanical forces<br>without significant<br>degradation |
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* This is assumed as the devices are FDA 510(k) cleared and are currently on the market. Only the OVENT device was tested as part of this submission.
Note (1) The OVENT has a choice of lingual flange (to be decided by the clinician) although for most cases adequate retention (in advanced position) is achieved by the moulded polymer insert, the LISA relies on the lingual component for holding the mandible forward.
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Note (2) The OVENT has dedicated breathing port (delivering air to the rear of the mouth) to allow the user to breathe through their mouth if they want, the TAP allows users to open their mouth to a degree, whereas for the LISA, if the user opens their mouth the lingual structure no longer supports the mandible and the lower jaw moves back.
Note (3) The OVENT and the TAP retain the top and bottom teeth in rigid trays whereas the LISA only retains the top teeth
Note (4) The OVENT requires a new insert to be made for mandibular adjustment, the TAP device can be adjusted by the clinician or patient and the LISA requires a whole new device to be made
Note (5) The OVENT uses titanium, the TAP stainless steel and the LISA has no metal parts
## Non-Clinical Tests Performed [807.92(b)(1)]
- a. Biocompatibility testing was performed as outlined in the FDA-modified "Use of International Standard ISO-10993, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part-1: Evaluation and Testing" for a surface device that contacts intraoral (i.e., mucosal, gingival, and palatal) surfaces for prolonged contact. Testing was conducted as described in Parts 5 and 10 of ISO-10993 the standard at a certified, independent laboratory. The OVENT passed all 4 tests as per the pass/fail criteria of the standards - cytotoxicity, skin sensitization, intraoral mucosa irritation and intracutaneous reactivity.
- b. Peel/Bond strength was determined for the titanium to the acrylic and the acrylic to the dental laminate materials before and after accelerated aging in an oral simulation solution. Aging duration was calculated to be equivalent to 1 year of nightly use. The bond strength pass/fail criterion was set at 1N/mm or 10N overall strength for a 10mm interface length. The peel strength was tested as per DD253-2001: Mouth guards for use in sport and recreation - Requirements and test methods. All the OVENT materials before and after aging - had peak strengths greater than 1N/mm (>10N for a 10mm wide sample) and consequently have suitable bond strengths for the device application**.
** The key objective was to ensure that any degradation at the interfaces did not result in oral fluid ingression. All strengths were well above the set value and no fluid ingression resulted. If the inserts were removable for cleaning rather adhered to the titanium - mechanical retention would be required and the peel strength would be substantially less.
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## Clinical Tests Performed [807.92(b)(2)]
Human clinical studies were not deemed necessary to evaluate the performance of the device to determine substantial equivalence as the OVENT does not:
- Use designs dissimilar from the predicate device and other previously-cleared devices under a 510(k);
- . Use new technologies different from legally-marketed intramandibular repositioning devices for snoring and/or obstructive sleep apnea;
- Deviate from the indications for use identified in the predicate devices: the TAPIII and the LISA.
In lieu of human clinical testing, the risks and mitigating controls associated with the use of mandibular repositioning devices, as identified by the FDA, have been addressed in the "Risk Assessment". In addition, adequate warnings and precautions are found in the "Instructions for Use".
## Conclusion [807.92(b)(3)]
The OVENT is considered to be substantially equivalent to the predicate devices based on the following:
- . Differences in the wording of intended uses between the subject and predicate devices are not critical to the intended therapeutic use of the device.
- It has equivalent technological characteristics to the predicates.
- The device is as safe, as effective and performs as well as than the legally marked . devices identified above.
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