K162199 · Cadwell Industries, Inc. · GWF · Mar 2, 2017 · Neurology
Device Facts
Record ID
K162199
Device Name
Cascade IOMAX Intraoperative Monitor
Applicant
Cadwell Industries, Inc.
Product Code
GWF · Neurology
Decision Date
Mar 2, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 882.1870
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Cascade IOMAX™ Intraoperative Monitor with Surgical Studio software (IOMAX) is an electroneurodiagnostic device that acquires, displays and stores physiologic data from peripheral sensory and motor nerves, muscles and the central nervous system, generated either spontaneously or elicited stimuli. The acquired data are necessary to perform somatosensory. auditory and visual evoked potentials (EPs), electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), transcranial motor evoked potentials (TcMEPs), direct cortical stimulation, nerve conduction studies and Train of Four (TOF) analysis. SpO2 measures and displays oxygen saturation and heart rate information. The system also delivers direct nerve stimulation required for specific surgical procedures. Evoked Potentials (EPs): IOMAX provides electrical, auditory or visual stimulation and measures, and stores the electrical activity of the nervous system in response to the stimulation. EEG: IOMAX measures, displays, records, and stores electrical activity of the brain from two or more electrodes on the head. Free Run EMG: IOMAX acquires, displays, records, and stores spontaneous EMG activity of motor nerves by continually displaying a live stream of mechanically induced myotome contractions. TcMEP: IOMAX delivers transcranial stimulation via dedicated outputs for intraoperative assessment. Cortical Stimulation: IOMAX delivers Low Current Stimulation (LCS) during surgical procedures to map various areas of the cortex. Triggered EMG (TEMG): IOMAX electrically stimulates the motor nerves, and displays, records, and stores the resulting compound muscle action potentials in the innervated muscle. Nerve Conduction Study (NCS): IOMAX measures, displays, records, and stores sensory and motor nerve conduction time (latency) by applying a stimulus to peripheral nerves, the spinal cord, and the central nervous system. Train of Four (TOF) or Twitch Test: IOMAX delivers a train of four pulses and measures, and stores the compound muscle action potential amplitude fade for analysis. SpO2: IOMAX measures and displays oxygen saturation and heart rate information. Remote Reader: IOMAX provides passive, real time remote review of intraoperative monitoring for a physician outside of the operating room. IOMAX is used by or under the direction of a licensed physician, surgeon, or neurologist in a professional healthcare facility environment for pre-operative, intraoperative and post-operative testing.
Device Story
IOMAX is a multimodality intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) system; consists of custom hardware, standard PC, and Surgical Studio software. Inputs include physiologic signals from peripheral/motor nerves, muscles, and CNS (via electrodes/sensors) and SpO2/heart rate data. Device transforms inputs via electrical, auditory, or visual stimulation and signal acquisition/processing. Outputs include displayed/stored physiologic data (EPs, EEG, EMG, TcMEPs, NCS, TOF, cortical mapping). Used in OR/clinical settings by physicians, surgeons, or neurologists. Remote Reader feature allows real-time monitoring by off-site physicians. Output assists clinicians in assessing nervous system integrity during surgery, potentially preventing nerve damage and improving patient outcomes.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical trials were conducted. Performance was established through bench testing, including electrical safety (ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1), electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2), and environmental testing (shock/vibration). SpO2 sensor performance was verified against ISO 80601-2-61 standards. Software was verified and validated per IEC 62304 and FDA guidance.
Technological Characteristics
Multimodality IONM system; PC-based with custom hardware modules (Cortical and Limb). Up to 48 amplifier channels. Stimulation modes: constant current or voltage. Connectivity: standard PC interface. Biocompatibility: SpO2 sensors comply with ISO 10993-1. Software: Surgical Studio, moderate level of concern. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-26, IEC 60601-2-40, ISO 80601-2-61.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by or under the direction of a licensed physician, surgeon, or neurologist in professional healthcare facilities for pre-operative, intraoperative, and post-operative electroneurodiagnostic testing and monitoring of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An evoked response electrical stimulator is a device used to apply an electrical stimulus to a patient by means of skin electrodes for the purpose of measuring the evoked response.
Predicate Devices
Nihon Kohden Corporation / Neuromaster G1 Mee2000 (K142624)
Digitimer Ltd. / DS7A Constant Current High Voltage Stimulator, Model DS7A; DS7AH Constant Current High Voltage Stimulator, Model DS7AH (K051357)
Cardinal Health, Inc. / Nicolet Cortical Stimulator (K072964)
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March 2, 2017
Cadwell Industries, Inc. Melissa Kirkup Ionm Product Manager 909 North Kellogg Street Kennewick, Washington 99336
Re: K162199
Trade/Device Name: Cascade IOMAX Intraoperative Monitor Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.1870 Regulation Name: Evoked Response Electrical Stimulator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GWF, DQA, ETN, GWE, GWJ, GWQ, GZO, IKN, JXE, OLT Dated: February 27, 2017 Received: February 28, 2017
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K162199/S002
Device Name Cascade IOMAX Intraoperative Monitor
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Cascade IOMAX™ Intraoperative Monitor with Surgical Studio software (IOMAX) is an electroneurodiagnostic device that acquires, displays and stores physiologic data from peripheral sensory and motor nerves, muscles and the central nervous system, generated either spontaneously or elicited stimuli. The acquired data are necessary to perform somatosensory. auditory and visual evoked potentials (EPs), electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), transcranial motor evoked potentials (TcMEPs), direct cortical stimulation, nerve conduction studies and Train of Four (TOF) analysis. SpO2 measures and displays oxygen saturation and heart rate information. The system also delivers direct nerve stimulation required for specific surgical procedures.
Evoked Potentials (EPs): IOMAX provides electrical, auditory or visual stimulation and measures, and stores the electrical activity of the nervous system in response to the stimulation.
EEG: IOMAX measures, displays, records, and stores electrical activity of the brain from two or more electrodes on the head.
Free Run EMG: IOMAX acquires, displays, records, and stores spontaneous EMG activity of motor nerves by continually displaying a live stream of mechanically induced myotome contractions.
TcMEP: IOMAX delivers transcranial stimulation via dedicated outputs for intraoperative assessment. Cortical Stimulation: IOMAX delivers Low Current Stimulation (LCS) during surgical procedures to map various areas of the cortex.
Triggered EMG (TEMG): IOMAX electrically stimulates the motor nerves, and displays, records, and stores the resulting compound muscle action potentials in the innervated muscle.
Nerve Conduction Study (NCS): IOMAX measures, displays, records, and stores sensory and motor nerve conduction time (latency) by applying a stimulus to peripheral nerves, the spinal cord, and the central nervous system.
Train of Four (TOF) or Twitch Test: IOMAX delivers a train of four pulses and measures, and stores the compound muscle action potential amplitude fade for analysis.
SpO2: IOMAX measures and displays oxygen saturation and heart rate information. Remote Reader: IOMAX provides passive, real time remote review of intraoperative monitoring for a physician outside of the operating room.
IOMAX is used by or under the direction of a licensed physician, surgeon, or neurologist in a professional healthcare facility environment for pre-operative, intraoperative and post-operative testing.
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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| Submission Date: | 01 March 2017 | | |
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| Submitter: | Cadwell Industries, Inc.<br>909 North Kellogg Street<br>Kennewick, WA 99336 | | |
| Submitter and<br>Application<br>Correspondent | Ms. Melissa Kirkup, Au.D. CNIM<br>Phone: +1 (509) 735-6481, extension 226<br>Email: melissak@cadwell.com | | |
| Manufacturing Site: | Cadwell Industries, Inc.<br>909 North Kellogg Street<br>Kennewick, WA 99336 | | |
| Trade Name: | Cadwell Industries, Inc. Cascade IOMAX™ Intraoperative Monitor | | |
| Common and<br>Classification<br>Name: | Evoked response stimulator and intraoperative monitor | | |
| Classification<br>Regulation: | 21 CFR §882.1870, 21 CFR §870.2700; 21 CFR §874.1820,<br>21 CFR 882.1890, 21 CFR §882.1900, 21 CFR §882.1400,<br>21 CFR §882.1540, 21 CFR §890.1375, 21 CFR §882.1550 | | |
| Product Code: | GWF, DQA, ETN, GWE, GWJ, GWQ, GZO, IKN, JXE, OLT | | |
| Substantially<br>Equivalent Devices: | | Predicate<br>510(k) Number | Predicate<br>Manufacturer / Model |
| | Predicate Device: | K142624 | Nihon Kohden Corporation<br>/ Neuromaster G1<br>Mee2000 |
| | Reference Devices: | K971214 | Cadwell Laboratories, Inc. / Kilowin |
| | | K020400<br>K040358 | MEPS, LLC / Digitimer<br>D185 Multipulse Cortical<br>Stimulator<br>Excel Tech Ltd. / Xltek<br>Protektor Stimulator,<br>Models 10247 & 10248 |
| Substantially<br>Equivalent Devices<br>(cont): | New Cadwell Model | Predicate<br>510(k) Number | Predicate<br>Manufacturer / Model |
| | | K051357 | Digitimer Ltd. / DS7A<br>Constant Current High<br>Voltage Stimulator, Model<br>DS7A; DS7AH Constant<br>Current High Voltage<br>Stimulator, Model DS7AH |
| | | K072964 | Cardinal Health, Inc. /<br>Nicolet Cortical Stimulator |
| | | K083124 | Medtronic Xomed, Inc. /<br>NIM 3.0 |
| | | K093304 | Natus Medical, Inc. /<br>Protektor 32 |
| | | K112718 | NuVasive, Inc. / NuVasive<br>NVM5 System |
| | | K120979 | CareFusion 209, Inc. /<br>CareFusion Nicolet EDX |
| | | K141105 | Hunan Accurate Bio-<br>medical Technology Co.,<br>Ltd. / Pulse Oximeter |
| | | K143641 | NuVasive, Inc., / NuVasive<br>NVM5 System |
| | | K152563 | Beijing Choice Electronic<br>Technology Co., Ltd. /<br>Pulse Oximeter<br>(MD300M/MD300K2) |
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Device Description: The IOMAX is a multimodality intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) system. It consists of Cadwell custom hardware, a standard laptop or desktop personal computer (PC) running a standard off-the-shelf (OTS) operating system (OS), and Cadwell custom software.
The modalities recorded, measured and displayed by the IOMAX are:
- . Evoked potential (EP) in the form of:
- Brainstem auditory (BAEP): O
- Visual (VEP); and O
- Somatosensory (SSEP). O
- Transcranial electrical motor evoked potential (TcMEP).
- Electromyography (EMG). ●
- Triggered EMG.
- Electroencephalogram (EEG). ●
- Nerve conduction studies.
- Train of four (TOF). ●
- SpO2 and heart rate values. ●
- Threshold mode. ●
- Cortical stimulation.
### Indications for Use:
The Cascade IOMAX™ Intraoperative Monitor with Surgical Studio software (IOMAX) is an electroneurodiagnostic device that acquires, displays and stores physiologic data from peripheral sensory and motor nerves, muscles and the central nervous system, generated either spontaneously or elicited by well-defined stimuli. The acquired data are necessary to perform somatosensory, auditory and visual evoked potentials (EPs), electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), transcranial motor evoked potentials (TcMEPs), direct cortical stimulation, nerve conduction studies and Train of Four (TOF) analysis. SpO2 measures and displays oxygen saturation and heart rate information.
> The system also delivers direct nerve stimulation required for specific surgical procedures.
Evoked Potentials (EPs): IOMAX provides electrical, auditory or visual stimulation and measures, displays, records, and stores the electrical activity of the nervous system in response to the stimulation.
EEG: IOMAX measures, displays, records, and stores electrical activity of the brain from two or more electrodes on the head.
Free Run EMG: IOMAX acquires, displays, records, and stores spontaneous EMG activity of motor nerves by continually displaying a live stream of mechanically induced myotome contractions.
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Indications for Use: TcMEP: IOMAX delivers transcranial stimulation via dedicated outputs (continued) for intraoperative assessment.
> Cortical Stimulation: IOMAX delivers Low Current Stimulation (LCS) during surgical procedures to map various areas of the cortex.
Triggered EMG (TEMG): IOMAX electrically stimulates the motor nerves, and displays, records, and stores the resulting compound muscle action potentials in the innervated muscle.
Nerve Conduction Study (NCS): IOMAX measures, displays, records, and stores sensory and motor nerve conduction time (latency) by applying a stimulus to peripheral nerves, the spinal cord, and the central nervous system.
Train of Four (TOF) or Twitch Test: IOMAX delivers a train of four pulses and measures, displays, records, and stores the compound muscle action potential amplitude fade for analysis.
SpO2: IOMAX measures and displays oxygen saturation and heart rate information.
Remote Reader: IOMAX provides passive, real time remote review of intraoperative monitoring for a physician outside of the operating room.
IOMAX is used by or under the direction of a licensed physician, surgeon, or neurologist in a professional healthcare facility environment for pre-operative, intraoperative and post-operative testing.
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### Technology Comparison:
### The IOMAX employs the same technological characteristics as the predicate device.
| Characteristic | Predicate Device | Proposed Device |
|------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Modalities | Evoked potential (EP) in the form<br>of:<br>• Brainstem auditory<br>• Visual<br>• Somatosensory<br>Transcranial electrical motor evoked<br>potential (TcMEP)<br>Electromyography (EMG)<br>Electroencephalogram (EEG)<br>Nerve conduction velocity in the<br>form of:<br>• NCV<br>• F wave<br>• H reflex<br>Train of four (TOF)<br>SpO2 analyses<br>EtCO2 analyses<br>Threshold mode | Evoked potential (EP) in the form<br>of:<br>• Brainstem auditory<br>• Visual<br>• Somatosensory<br>Transcranial electrical motor evoked<br>potential (TcMEP)<br>Electromyography (EMG)<br>Electroencephalogram (EEG)<br>Nerve conduction studies in the<br>form of:<br>• NCV<br>• F wave<br>• H reflex<br>Train of four (TOF)<br>SpO2 and heart rate values<br>Threshold mode |
| System<br>Configuration | Computer based equipment with<br>dedicated hardware<br>peripherals/components | Same |
| Input Boxes<br>(Breakout Boxes) | 1, 2, 3, or 4 | One (1) Cortical Module<br>Up to four (4) Limb Modules |
| Stimulation Pods | 1, 2, 3, or 4 within low-level | High: Up to four (4) Limb Modules<br>Low: One (1) Cortical Module |
| Number of<br>Amplifier<br>Channels | 32 | Up to 48 |
| TcMEP Control<br>Box | 1 | One (1) Cortical Module |
| Footswitch | Available | Not available. |
| Vital Signs | Temperature, SpO2, EtCO2 | SpO2 and heart rate (HR) |
| Output Type | 1 for high or low output, 1 for<br>TcMEP output | High: 1<br>Low: 1<br>TcMEP: 1 |
| Output Modes | Constant current or voltage | High: Constant current<br>Low: Constant current<br>TcMEP: Constant current or voltage |
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### Summary of Performance Testing:
Biocompatibility The IOMAX has no patient contact materials, and therefore this section does not apply to them.
> The SpO2 sensor and accessories for use with the IOMAX have patient contact materials and are made from medical grade biocompatible materials.
The appropriate component materials for these accessories were verified to be biocompatible in accordance with the following standard:
- ISO 10993-1: 2009, Biological evaluation of medical devices Part . 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process.
Verification results indicate that the appropriate component materials comply with the standard.
The Cadwell Surgical Studio software contains MODERATE level of Software concern software. Software was designed and developed according to a robust software development process, and was rigorously verified and validated. Software information is provided in accordance with internal requirements and the following guidance documents:
- FDA guidance: The content of premarket submissions for software ● contained in medical devices, 11 May 05.
- FDA guidance: Off-the-shelf software use in medical devices, 09 Sep ● 99.
- FDA guidance: General principles of software validation; Final guidance for industry and FDA staff, 11 Jan 02.
- FDA guidance: Content of premarket submissions for management of . cybersecurity in medical devices, 02 Oct 14.
- · IEC 62304: 2006, Medical device software Software life cycle processes
Test results indicate that the Cadwell Surgical Studio software complies with its predetermined specifications and the applicable guidance documents.
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| Electrical Safety | The IOMAX was tested for performance in accordance with the following standard:<br>ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1: 2005/(R)2012, C1:2009/(R)2012, A2:2010/(R)2012, Medical electrical equipment – Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance. IEC 60529: 1989, Am1: 1999, Am2: 2013, Cor2: 2015, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP 67). Test results indicate that the IOMAX complies with the applicable standards. |
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| Electromagnetic<br>Compatibility | The IOMAX was tested for performance in accordance with the following standard:<br>IEC 60601-1-2: 2014, Medical electrical equipment – Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance – Collateral standard: Electromagnetic disturbances – Requirements and tests. Test results indicate that the IOMAX complies with the applicable standards. |
| Performance<br>Testing – Bench | The IOMAX was tested for performance in accordance with internal requirements and the following standards: IEC 60068-2-27: 2008, Environmental testing – Part 2-27: Tests – Test Ea and guidance: Shock IEC 60068-2-64: 2008, Environmental testing – Part 2-64: Tests – Test Fh: Vibration, broadband random and guidance IEC 60601-2-26: 2012, Medical electrical equipment – Part 2-26: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of electroencephalographs IEC 60601-2-40: 1998, Medical electrical equipment – Part 2-40: Particular requirements for the safety of electromyographs and evoked response equipment IEC 60601-1-6: 2010, Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-6: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Usability IEC 62366: 2007, Medical devices – Application of usability engineering to medical devices. ISO 80601-2-61: 2011, Medical electrical equipment – Part 2-61: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of pulse oximeter equipment Test results indicate that the IOMAX complies with its predetermined specifications and the applicable standards. |
| Performance Testing – Clinical: | The IOMAX was tested for clinical performance in accordance with the following standard:<br>• ISO 80601-2-61: 2011, Medical electrical equipment – Part 2-61: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of pulse oximeter equipment<br>Clinical results indicate that the IOMAX complies with the applicable requirements of the standard. |
| Conclusion | Verification and validation activities were conducted to establish the performance and safety characteristics of the IOMAX. The results of these activities demonstrate that the IOMAX is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as or better than the predicate devices.<br>Therefore, the IOMAX is considered substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. |
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A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
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.