The Neurosign® V4 Intraoperative Nerve Monitor is intended for locating and identifying cranial and peripheral motor and mixed motor-sensory nerves during surgery, including spinal nerve roots.
Device Story
Multi-channel nerve monitor for ENT and neurosurgery; detects EMG signals from muscles via needle or surface electrodes; signals triggered by mechanical manipulation or electrical stimulation of nerves. System components: monitor, pre-amplifier pod, stimulator pod, mute sensor. Pre-amplifier pod collects/processes EMG signals; stimulator pod allows simultaneous connection of two probes for nerve mapping/location. Monitor provides audio output and visual waveform display on touchscreen. Used in OR by physicians; mute sensor silences audio during electrocautery interference. Assists in nerve identification to prevent injury during surgical procedures.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Compliance with IEC 60601-1 (electrical/mechanical safety), EN 60601-1-2 (EMC), IEC 60601-1-8 (alarms), and ISO 10993 (biocompatibility). Comparative bench testing against NIM-Response 3.0 demonstrated EMG response accuracy within 5% of target and ±1% of predicate; stimulator performance (amplitude and pulse width) was found to be almost identical.
Technological Characteristics
System includes monitor, 4-channel pre-amplifier pod, stimulator pod, and mute sensor. Features color touchscreen, rotary controls, and audio output. EMG acquisition via needle/surface electrodes. Stimulator supports two probes. Complies with IEC 60601-1, EN 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-8. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1, -5, -10. Software classified as major level of concern.
Indications for Use
Indicated for locating/identifying cranial, peripheral motor, and mixed motor-sensory nerves during surgery, including spinal nerve roots. Procedures include intracranial, intratemporal, extratemporal, neck dissections, thoracic surgeries, upper/lower extremities, degenerative treatments, pedicle screw procedures, fusion cages, rhizotomy, orthopedic surgery, and open/percutaneous lumbar procedures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A surgical nerve stimulator/locator is a device that is intended to provide electrical stimulation to the body to locate and identify nerves and to test their excitability.
Neurosign® Nerve Monitor, Model Neurosign® 400, The Magstim Company Limited (K053141)
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November 9, 2018
Magstim Company Ltd. Tom Campbell Regulatory Affairs Manager Spring Gardens Whitland, SA34 0HR Gb
Re: K181559
Trade/Device Name: Neurosign V4 Intraoperative Nerve Monitor Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.1820 Regulation Name: Surgical Nerve Stimulator/Locator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: PDQ Dated: October 8, 2018 Received: October 10, 2018
Dear Tom Campbell:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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For Carlos L. Peña, PhD, MS Director Division of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K181559
Device Name
Neurosign® V4 Intraoperative Nerve Monitor
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Neurosign® V4 Intraoperative Nerve Monitor is intended for locating and identifying cranial and peripheral motor and mixed motor-sensory nerves during surgery, including spinal nerve roots.
Indications for Neurosign® V4 EMG Monitoring Procedures include: Intracranial, Extracranial, Extratemporal, Neck Dissections, Thoracic Surgeries, and Upper and Lower Extremities.
Indications for spinal procedures which may use Neurosign® V4 EMG monitoring include: Degenerative Treatments, Pedicle Screw Procedures, Fusion Cages, Rhizotomy, Orthopedic Surgery and Open and Percutaneous Lumbar Procedures.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
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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 Magstim's Neurosign® V4 Intraoperative Nerve Monitor
#### Submitter's Name, Address, Telephone Number, Contact Person and Date Prepared
Magstim Company Limited Spring Gardens, Whitland, Carmarthenshire SA34 OHR, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0) 1994 240798 Facsimile: +44 (0) 1994 240061
Contact Person: Tom Campbell
Date Prepared: October 5, 2018
#### Name of Device
Neurosign® V4 Intraoperative Nerve Monitor
#### Common or Usual Name/
Surgical Nerve Stimulator / Locator
#### Classification
Surgical Nerve Stimulator / Locator
21 C.F.R. § 874.1820, Class II, product code PDQ
#### Predicate Devices
NIM 3.0, MEDTRONIC XOMED, INC. (K083124) (Primary Predicate Device) Neurosign® Nerve Monitor, Model Neurosign® 400, The Magstim Company Limited (K053141) (Secondary Predicate Device)
#### Device Description
The Neurosign® V4 Intraoperative Nerve Monitor is a multi-channel nerve monitor designed for use in Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgery and neurosurgery.
Using needle or surface electrodes [1] connected to the Pre-Amplifier Pod, the nerve monitor detects electromyographic (EMG) signals within muscles caused by the contraction of the muscle due to mechanical manipulation or electrical stimulation of the nerve controlling it. The Neurosign® V4 then amplifies the EMG data into an audible signal and displays the data as a waveform on the active monitoring screen.
<sup>[1]</sup> Single use electrodes and probes not subject to this submission
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The Neurosign® V4 Intraoperative Nerve Monitor is used for patient treatment by prescription only under the supervision of a licensed physician.
The Neurosign® V4 is an integrated system consisting of a combination of hardware, software, and accessories. Its technological characteristics are described in further detail below.
#### Intended Use
The Neurosign® V4 Intraoperative Nerve Monitor is intended for locating and identifying cranial and peripheral motor and mixed motor-sensory nerves during surgery, including spinal nerve roots.
#### Indications for Use
Indications for Neurosign® V4 EMG Monitoring Procedures include: Intracranial, Intratemporal, Extratemporal , Neck Dissections , Thoracic Surgeries, and Upper and Lower Extremities.
Indications for spinal procedures which may use Neurosign® V4 EMG monitoring include: Degenerative Treatments, Pedicle Screw Procedures, Fusion Cages, Rhizotomy, Orthopedic Surgery and Open and Percutaneous Lumbar Procedures.
#### Technological Characteristics
The Neurosian® V4 is comprised of following four components:
- 1. Neurosign® V4 Intraoperative Nerve Monitor
- 2. Neurosign® V4 Pre-Amplifier Pod 4 Channel
- 3. Neurosign® V4 Stimulator Pod
- 4. Neurosign® V4 Mute Sensor
The Neurosign® V4 Intraoperative Nerve Monitor (IONM) includes a user interface comprised of an audio output, a color graphics display with a touch screen and dedicated rotary controls for frequently adjusted parameters.
EMG signals are collected from the patient using needle and surface electrodes [1]. The Neurosign® V4 Pre-Amplifier Pod collects, processes and transmits the EMG signals to the IONM for display and for an audio output.
The Neurosign® V4 Stimulator Pod allows the simultaneous connection of two stimulating probes 111 for the mapping and locating of nerves within tissue, and to test the nerve activity at various stages during surgery.
Software documentation for a "major" level of concern has been provided.
<sup>[1]</sup> Single use electrodes and probes not subject to this submission
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## Non-Clinical Testing
| Test | Test Method Summary | Results |
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| Electrical Safety<br>Mechanical Safety | IEC 60601-1:2005 + CORR. 1:2006 +<br>CORR. 2:2007 + A1:2012 -<br>Medical electrical equipment - Part 1:<br>General requirements for<br>basic safety and essential performance | A sample Neurosign® V4 has been<br>tested and found to be compliant to the<br>requirements of IEC 60601-1 by<br>independent test laboratory Element<br>Materials Technology, , thus<br>demonstrating the Neurosign® V4 is<br>substantially equivalent to the legally<br>marketed predicate device. |
| Electromagnetic<br>Compatibility | EN 60601-1-2: 2007 -<br>Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2:<br>General requirements for basic safety and<br>essential performance -<br>Collateral standard: Electromagnetic<br>compatibility -Requirements and tests | A sample Neurosign® V4 has been<br>tested and found to be compliant to the<br>requirements of EN 60601-1-2 by<br>independent test laboratory Kiwa<br>Blackwood Compliance Laboratories,<br>thus demonstrating the Neurosign® V4<br>is substantially equivalent to the legally<br>marketed predicate device.<br>EN 60601-1-2 (2007) is equivalent to the FDA<br>recognized standard IEC 60601-1-2. A<br>justification of this assertion is provided in<br>Appendix 06. |
| Alarm Systems | IEC 60601-1-8 -<br>Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-8:<br>General requirements for basic safety and<br>essential performance - Collateral<br>Standard: General requirements, tests and<br>guidance for alarm systems in medical<br>electrical equipment and medical electrical<br>systems | A sample Neurosign® V4 has been<br>tested and found to be compliant to the<br>requirements of IEC 60601-1-8 by<br>independent test laboratory Element<br>Materials Technology, thus<br>demonstrating the Neurosign® V4 is<br>substantially equivalent to the legally<br>marketed predicate device. |
| Biocompatibility | ISO 10993-1:2009 - Biological Evaluation<br>of Medical Devices - Part 1: Evaluation and<br>testing within a risk management process | The Neurosign® V4 Nerve Monitor is not<br>intended to come into contact with the<br>patient, as patient contact is achieved<br>via use of single use electrodes and<br>probes. |
| | ISO 10993-5:2009 - Biological evaluation<br>of medical devices -- Part 5: Tests for in<br>vitro cytotoxicity | However, the Stimulator Pod, Pre-<br>Amplifier Pod and connecting leads may<br>come into contact with the patient. |
| | ISO 10993-10:2010 - Biological evaluation<br>of medical devices - Part 10: Tests for<br>irritation and skin sensitization | Samples of these materials have been<br>tested and found to be compliant to the<br>requirements of ISO 10993-1, ISO<br>10993-5 and ISO 10993-10 by<br>independent test laboratories Harlan<br>Laboratories Ltd and Envigo Research<br>Ltd, thus demonstrating the Neurosign®<br>V4 is substantially equivalent to the<br>legally marketed predicate device. |
| Amplifier - EMG Acquisition<br>& EMG Display<br>Equivalence Testing | Using a function generator, a range of<br>input voltages at a set frequency were<br>applied to both the Neurosign® V4 and<br>NIM-Response 3.0 to replicate an EMG<br>signal. | Testing demonstrated that the<br>measured EMG responses on the<br>Neurosign® V4 and the NIM-Response<br>3.0 are within 5% of the target input and<br>±1% of each other, thus demonstrating<br>the Neurosign® V4 is substantially<br>equivalent and performs as well as than<br>the legally marketed predicate device. |
| | A 1kΩ Resistor was connected across the<br>stimulator output terminals and the<br>oscilloscope was used to measure the<br>potential difference across the resistor. A<br>range of input currents were used to<br>compare the output waveforms and show<br>the relative amplitude. | Testing demonstrated that the<br>Neurosign® V4 and the NIM-Response<br>3.0 have almost identical stimulator<br>performance, thus demonstrating the<br>Neurosign® V4 is substantially<br>equivalent and performs as well as than<br>the legally marketed predicate device. |
| Stimulator Equivalence<br>Testing | 1kΩ Resistor was connected across the<br>stimulator output terminals and the<br>oscilloscope was used to measure the<br>stimulator pulse width. A range of pulse<br>width settings were chosen as they are<br>representative of typical use. | Testing demonstrated that the<br>Neurosign® V4 and the NIM-Response<br>3.0 have almost identical stimulator<br>pulse width performance, thus<br>demonstrating the Neurosign® V4 is<br>substantially equivalent and performs as<br>well as than the legally marketed<br>predicate device. |
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The software verification and validation testing further demonstrated that the software performs as intended and in accordance with specifications. In accordance with ISO14971, risks associated with the Neurosign® V4 have been identified, assessed and, where necessary, mitigated with risk control measures to an acceptable level.
#### Substantial Equivalence
The Neurosign® V4 is substantially equivalent to the predicate device, the NIM 3.0 (K083124).
The intended use and indications for use of the Neurosign® V4 is a subset of the primary predicate device, the NIM 3.0 (K083124). The difference includes the omission of 'Spinal Cord and reference to the 'APS Electrode' in the intended use and 'Cervical Surgical Procedures, and Thoracic Surgical Procedures' in the indications for use. A discussion on this omission is given in Section XIV.
The technological characteristics are equivalent. All devices have the same four principle components: (1) Intraoperative Nerve Monitor. (2) Amplifier, (3) Stimulator and (4) Mute Sensor.
The principals of operation of the Neurosign® V4 is equivalent to the primary predicate device, the NIM 3.0 (K083124) and the secondary predicate device Neurosign® Nerve Monitor, Model Neurosign® 400 (K053141) as all systems are based on collecting, processing and representing EMG signals from nerves at risk during surgery. All devices use a stimulator for the mapping and locating of nerves within tissue, and to test the nerve activity at various stages during surgery. All offer the option to use a mute sensor to silence the audio output during episodes of RF interference from electrocautery.
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The Neurosign V4® meets the same electrical and mechanical safety standards (IEC 60601-1) and the same EMC standards (EN 60601-1-2).
The similarities and minor differences between the Neurosign® V4, the NIM 3.0 (primary predicate device) and the Neurosign® Nerve Monitor, Model Neurosign® 400 (Secondary Predicate Device) are described in Table 2.
#### Conclusions
In summary, the intended use and indications for use of the Neurosign® V4 is a subset of the primary predicate device, the NIM 3.0 (K083124).
Furthermore, the Neurosign® V4 has equivalent technological characteristics and equivalent principles of operation compared to the predicate devices.
Non-clinical test data demonstrates that the Neurosign® V4 is as safe and effective as the predicate devices.
Thus, the Neurosign® V4 Intraoperative Nerve Monitor is substantially equivalent to the primary predicate device, the NIM 3.0 (K083124) and the secondary predicate device the Neurosign® Nerve Monitor, Model Neurosign® 400 (K053141).
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