GenNarino is an electrical salivary stimulator system, and is identified as a prescription intraoral device intended to electrically stimulate a relative increase in saliva production.
Device Story
GenNarino is an intraoral electrical salivary stimulator for xerostomia relief. Device consists of a mouthpiece shaped to the lower dental arch and a wireless infrared remote control. Mouthpiece contains an electronic module, two coin batteries, and platinum/iridium electrodes. Operation: user activates device via remote, places mouthpiece on lower dental arch; device delivers low-power, low-voltage, biphasic electrical pulses to the lingual nerve area while providing mechanical stimulation via mucosal contact. Used as needed, up to 5 times daily for 5 minutes per session. Output is increased salivary secretion. Intended for patient self-use at home under physician/dentist prescription. Benefits include improved oral moisture and reduced xerostomia frequency/severity. Clinical evidence demonstrates significant increases in resting and masticatory salivary flow compared to mechanical stimulation alone.
Clinical Evidence
Two multi-national clinical trials conducted. Study 1: Controlled, double-blind, short-term (10 min) study comparing mechanical vs. mechanical-electrical stimulation; mechanical-electrical mode showed significant decrease in oral dryness (p<0.0001). Study 2: Randomized, double-blind, long-term trial (n=96 Stage I; n=56 Stage II). Stage I: mechanical-electrical mode showed superior improvement in xerostomia severity (p<0.002) and frequency (p<0.05) vs. mechanical alone. Stage II (open-label): 34% improvement in self-perceived moisture (p<0.001) and 25% increase in resting salivary flow (p<0.001). No severe or irreversible adverse effects reported.
Technological Characteristics
Intraoral mouthpiece with polyurethane/polycarbonate body and platinum/iridium electrodes. Energy source: two 3V coin batteries. Stimulation: low-power, low-voltage, biphasic electrical pulses. Connectivity: wireless infrared remote control. Form factor: anatomically adapted to lower dental arch. Electronics: digital module.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients with xerostomia (dry mouth), under prescription of a dental practitioner or physician. Contraindicated for children and adolescents under 18 years of age and persons allergic to platinum/iridium electrodes or polyurethane/polycarbonate body materials.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An electrical salivary stimulatory system is a prescription intraoral device that is intended to electrically stimulate a relative increase in saliva production.
Special Controls
*Classification* —Class II (special controls). The special controls for this device are:(1) The design characteristics of the device must ensure that the device design, material composition, and electrical output characteristics are consistent with the intended use;
(2) Any element of the device that contacts the patient must be demonstrated to be biocompatible;
(3) Appropriate analysis and/or testing must validate electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety, including the safety of any battery used in the device;
(4) Software validation, verification, and hazard testing must be performed; and
(5) Documented clinical experience must demonstrate safe and effective use for stimulating saliva production by addressing the risks of damage to intraoral tissue and of ineffective treatment and must capture any adverse events observed during clinical use.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
February 15, 2017
Saliwell Ltd. Ben Beiski CEO 65 Hatamar St. 60917 Harutzim, Israel
Re: K160799
Trade/Device Name: GenNarino Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.5560 Regulation Name: Electrical Salivary Stimulatory System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LTF Dated: November 23, 2016 Received: November 23, 2016
Dear Ben Beiski:
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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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K160799
Device Name GenNarino
Indications for Use (Describe)
GenNarino is an electrical salivary stimulator system, indicated for use in patients with xerostomia (dry mouth), under prescription of a dental practitioner or physician.
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Date: 14 November 2016
# 510(k) Summary
# 510(k) owners's name:
Saliwell Ltd., 65 Hatamar St., Harutzim 60917, Israel Phone: +972-3-534-7592 Fax: +972-77-353-4338
# Contact person:
Ben Z. Beiski, MSc. Phone: +972-3-534-7592 Mobile: +972-50-725-6338 e-mail: bbeiski@saliwell.com Fax: +972-77-353-4338 Date of Summary preparation: December 22nd, 2015
Trade name: GenNarino
Common name: Electrical salivary stimulator system
### Classification name: not known
#### Legally marketed devices to which a new device is compared for a determination regarding substantial equivalence:
The legally marketed device to which GenNarino is compared for a determination regarding substantial equivalence is Salitron System, PMA Number P860067. This device is an electrical salivary stimulator system, recently classified as Class II (Federal Register /Vol. 80, No. 224 / Friday, November 20, 2015 /Rules and Regulations, page 72585).
#### Description of the device:
GenNarino is an electrical salivary system device. It is comprised of two units: a mouthpiece shaped to the contour of the lower dental arch and an infra-red remote control to turn the stimulation On or Off.
The mouthpiece comprises of two dental grade plastic sheets. GenNarino embed an electronic module hermetically sealed between both sheets and a power source of two 3V small coin batteries. Two electrodes made of biocompatible materials are connected to the electronic module, protrude from the plastic sheet and contact the mucosa of the lower dental arch, at the lingual side.
The electronic circuit allows switching the stimulation "On" and "Off" by an external remote control. The user pushes the remote control's "ON" button to turn the electronic circuit on and afterwards places the device on his/her lower dental arch. Typically after up to five minutes of use, the user removes the device from his/her mouth and deactivates the stimulation by pushing the remote control's "OFF" button. The device is used on "as need" base (i.e. when the users feels oral dryness) but not more than 5 times per day. The device and replacement devices are allowed for a cumulative use of up to 50 months.
Clinical trial showed that GenNarino usage increases relative saliva production, resulting in more oral lubrication, due to the mechanical and electrical stimulation (both well-known techniques to increase salivary secretion and to relieve symptoms of dry mouth).
Mechanical stimulation is executed by the contact of the mouthpiece with the oral mucosa. Electrical stimulation is achieved by the delivery of low-power, low voltage, biphasic pulses from the electrodes to the oral mucosa, with the aim of stimulating the lingual nerve. The GenNarino electrodes are positioned at the inferior third molar (wisdom tooth) area in
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proximity to the linqual nerve, the preferred site of electrostimulation, because this nerve is known to control to a great extent the salivary glands secretion. The selected stimulating parameters provide effective stimulation, yet are well below the sensation thresholds, and definitely the pain threshold.
# Intended use:
GenNarino is an electrical salivary stimulator system, and is identified as a prescription intraoral device intended to electrically stimulate a relative increase in saliva production.
# Indications for use:
GenNarino is an electrical salivary stimulator system, indicated for use in patients with xerostomia (dry mouth), under prescription of a dental practitioner or physician.
# Contraindications:
GenNarino shouldn't be used by:
- Children and adolescents (persons under 18 years of age). .
- Persons that are allergic to the surface materials of the device: ●
- Electrodes: made of platinum/iridium.
- o Body: made of the plastic materials polyurethane and polycarbonate.
#### Summary of the technological characteristics of GenNarino compared to the predicate devices:
The table below compares the intended use and technological characteristics of the GenNarino and the Salitron System (P860067).
| Feature being compared | PROPOSED DEVICE<br>GenNarino | PREDICATE DEVICE<br>Salitron System<br>(P860067) |
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| Intended Use | GenNarino is intended to<br>electrically stimulate a<br>relative increase in saliva<br>production. | The device is intended to<br>stimulate salivary production<br>from existing glandular<br>tissue. |
| Technological<br>Characteristics | | |
| Mechanism of action | Promote salivary function by<br>mechanical and electrical<br>stimulation of nerves that are<br>involved in the salivary<br>reflex. | Promote salivary function by<br>mechanical and electrical<br>stimulation of nerves that are<br>involved in the salivary<br>reflex. |
| Placement of electrodes | Fixed-positioned on the oral<br>mucosa in vicinity to the<br>lingual nerve. | Manually positioned between<br>the tongue and the palate in<br>vicinity to nerves involved in<br>salivary gland stimulation. |
| Electronics | Digital. | Traditional. |
| Anatomical adaptation to the<br>oral cavity | Yes. | No. |
| Frequency of use | Up to 5 times per day, 5<br>minutes at a time. | Three times a day. |
| External control | Yes, wireless. | Yes, with cord. |
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The subject device and predicate have slightly different Intended Use language. However, the difference in language does not change the intended use or substantial equivalence. No "different questions of safety or effectiveness" may be raised by the technological characteristics of GenNarino that were not applicable to Salitron System, and thus may pose a significant safety or effectiveness concern for GenNarino.
## Non clinical performance equivalence:
Assessment of non-clinical performance data was performed, and supports a determination of substantial equivalence. In addition, GenNarino was tested by independent laboratories and found to be in compliance with the required international standards.
### Clinical performance evaluation:
Throuqhout the development of GenNarino, two multi-national clinical trials have been performed. The first one was a controlled, short-term usage, double-blinded study performed in three medical centers in Europe. The study compared mechanical-electrical stimulation (i.e., stimulating with electrical pulses) vs. mechanical stimulation alone (i.e., no electrical stimulation), both delivered to the oral mucosa of dry mouth patients during 10 minutes. The study's primary outcome, measured oral dryness and xerostomia symptoms changes as a result of device wearing were assessed, and compared between mechanical vs. mechanicalelectrical modes.
Mechanical-electrical stimulation resulted in a significant decrease in oral dryness (as measured by the wetness sensors) with statistical significance of p<0.0001, leading to a beneficial effect on patients' subjective condition. No siqnificant side-effects were observed.
A second, long-term randomized multi-national clinical trial has been performed in 14 institutions in 13 countries, including the US and countries in Europe and the Americas. The use of GenNarino was compared between mechanical stimulation vs. mechanical-electrical stimulation mode for one month each in a double-blind design (Stage I). Thereafter, at Stage II the xerostomia relievinq effect of the mechanical-electrically stimulating ('active' device) was assessed in an open label design for additional 3 periods of 3 months each. Ninety six patients have finished Stage I, and 56 patients have completed Stage II. No severe or irreversible systemic or local adverse effects that could be unequivocally attributed to GenNarino usage were observed.
In Stage I, patient-reported degree of oral moisture improved 18% on mechanical mode and 26% on mechanical-electrical mode, and frequency of xerostomia decreased 12% upon mechanical stimulation and 18% due to mechanical-electrical stimulation (with statistical significance level of the difference between mechanical-electrical modes of p<0.002 for xerostomia severity and p<0.05 for xerostomia frequency).
At the end of Stage II, the level and frequency of self-perceived oral moisture improved 34% (p<0.001) and 17% (p<0.002), respectively. The amount of collected saliva increased 25% (p<0.001) under resting conditions, and 18% (p<0.02) under masticatory stimulation. Among 7 out of 8 patients with no salivary flow at the study, salivary flow could be collected on follow-up examinations.
The above results support a determination of substantial equivalence. The subjects upon whom the GenNarino was tested, was composed of a mixed xerostomia patient sample, including xerostomia secondary to Sjögren's Syndrome, radiotherapy, medication, graft vs. host diseases and idiopathic xerostomia as well. The safety or effectiveness data obtained from the testing (as reported above) support a determination of substantial equivalence.
# Conclusions:
Conclusions drawn from the nonclinical and clinical test demonstrate that GenNarino is substantially equivalent to Salitron System.
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