K191095 · Neurovirtual USA, Inc. · MNR · Jan 16, 2020 · Anesthesiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K191095
Device Name
Maxxi Snore Sensor
Applicant
Neurovirtual USA, Inc.
Product Code
MNR · Anesthesiology
Decision Date
Jan 16, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 868.2375
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Maxxi Snore Sensor is a device intended to acquire snore bursts. It responds to snoring and other sounds in the audio range picked up through the skin and convert them to a small analog voltage that provides an indication of the presence of these sound/vibration bursts. This sensor is intended to be used with polysomnography devices and adult patients. Intended to be use in a sleep laboratory, clinics or hospitals.
Device Story
Piezoelectric sensor captures mechanical vibrations/sounds from patient neck surface during sleep; converts vibrations into small analog voltage signals; output transmitted via DIN 42-802 connector to polysomnography (PSG) recording device. Used in sleep labs, clinics, or hospitals by clinicians; output displayed as snore bursts on PSG monitor; assists physicians in qualifying/quantifying snoring events to diagnose sleep disorders. Benefits include non-invasive monitoring of respiratory sounds to support clinical decision-making.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Comparative performance testing against the predicate device evaluated dimensions, cable length, visual conditions, and signal output (frequency and amplitude). Results demonstrated that the Maxxi Snore Sensor provides equivalent signals within acceptable ranges (±15% for frequency/amplitude) compared to the predicate.
Technological Characteristics
Piezoelectric sensing element; TPC-ET (thermoplastic elastomer) housing; insulated Teflon wire; DIN 42-802 touch-proof connector. Signal output: AC signal, 0-500 Hz frequency range, 0-500uV amplitude sensitivity. Dimensions: 18mm sensor diameter, 3ft/7ft cable lengths. Complies with ISO 13485:2003, ISO 10993 (biocompatibility), IEC 60601-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult patients undergoing polysomnography in sleep laboratories, clinics, or hospitals to acquire snore bursts for the assessment of sleep-disordered breathing.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A breathing (ventilatory) frequency monitor is a device intended to measure or monitor a patient's respiratory rate. The device may provide an audible or visible alarm when the respiratory rate, averaged over time, is outside operator settable alarm limits. This device does not include the apnea monitor classified in § 868.2377.
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January 16, 2020
Neurovirtual USA, INC. Eduardo Faria CEO 3303 W Commercial Blvd #100 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
Re: K191095
Trade/Device Name: Maxxi Snore Sensor Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.2375 Regulation Name: Breathing Frequency Monitor Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MNR Dated: December 27, 2019 Received: December 31, 2019
Dear Eduardo Faria:
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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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal
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Sincerely,
for Michael Ryan Division Director DHT1C: Division of ENT. Sleep Disordered Breathing, Respiratory and Anesthesia Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K191095
Device Name Maxxi Snore Sensor
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Maxxi Snore Sensor is a device intended to acquire snore bursts. It responds to snoring and other sounds in the audio range picked up through the skin and convert them to a small analog voltage that provides an indication of the presence of these sound/vibration bursts. This sensor is intended to be used with polysomnography devices and adult patients. Intended to be use in a sleep laboratory, clinics or hospitals.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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### Section 5 510(k) SUMMARY
A) Submitter's Name: Neurovirtual USA, Inc.
Owner / Operator Registration Number: 9091724 Manufacture Registration Number: 3006125362
- B) Address: 3303 W Commercial Blvd #100 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 USA
- C) Phone and Fax Numbers Phone: (786) 693-8200 Fax: (305) 393-8429
- D) Contact Person: Eduardo J. Faria
- E) Preparation Date: December 27, 2019
- F) Classification Name: Common / Usual Name: Breathing frequency monitor Proprietary Name: Maxxi Snore Sensor Product Code: MNR Class: Class II Regulation: 21 CFR 868.2375
- G) Device Description:
MAXXI SNORE SENSOR piezo electric based sensors detect sound and vibration of the snore through skin contact. The sensor is placed on the patient neck surface where it can easily detect the snoring bursts during the sleep study.
The product is offered in 2 different length sizes, 3ft and 7ft.
The sensor is compatible with any recording device with the DIN 42-802 receptacle which is the gold standard for PSG recording machines.
## H) Substantial Equivalence:
The Maxxi Snore Sensor is equivalent with the following products:
| 510(k) Number | Model | Company |
|---------------|----------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
| K941759 | SNORING SENSOR | S.L.P. Ltd.<br>Former EPM INFORMATION<br>SYSTEMS, INC. |
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# 1. Indications for Use/Intentions for Use:
| Intention for Use Comparison | |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Neurovirtual | S.L.P. Ltd. |
| Maxxi Snore Sensor | Snoring Sensor |
| The Maxxi Snore Sensor is a device intended to<br>acquire snore bursts. It responds to snoring and<br>other sounds in the audio range picked up<br>through the skin and convert them to a small<br>analog voltage that provides an indication of<br>the presence of these sound/vibration bursts.<br>This sensor is intended to be used with<br>polysomnography devices and adult patients. | The Snoring Sensor is a device intended to<br>acquire snore bursts. It responds to snoring and<br>other sounds in the audio range picked up<br>through the skin and convert them to a small<br>analog voltage that provides an indication of<br>the presence of these sound/vibration bursts.<br>This sensor is intended to be used with<br>polysomnography devices and adult patients. |
| Intended to be use in a sleep laboratory, clinics<br>or hospitals. | Intended to be use in a sleep laboratory, clinics<br>or hospitals. |
# 2. Technological Characteristics Comparison:
The predicate devices used to establish substantial equivalence for the Maxxi Snore Sensor are outlined below. This section of this submission will provide a comparison of design, materials, and technical specifications of the Maxxi Snore Sensor to each of the predicate devices stratified by functional modality.
| Technological Characteristics Comparison | | |
|------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Device | Neurovirtual<br>Maxxi Snore Sensor | S.L.P. Ltd.<br>Snoring Sensor |
| 510(k) Number | K191095 | K941759 |
| Classification | BZQ | BZQ |
| Target population | Adults | Adults |
| Environment | sleep laboratory, clinics or hospitals | sleep laboratory, clinics or hospitals |
| Principle of operation | The mechanism of snoring is<br>vibration of anatomical structures in<br>the pharyngeal airway. The sensor is<br>placed on the side of the patient neck<br>in order to capture the movement or<br>vibration during the snore's events.<br><br>Crystalline materials produce small<br>amounts of electricity when a force is<br>applied that changes their shape in<br>some way. These are called<br>piezoelectric materials. When the<br>small amounts of vibration applied to<br>the Maxxi Snore crystal, a small<br>voltage is produced for a PSG device<br>amplify and display the signal in the<br>sleep study.<br><br>The signal output for snoring is called<br>snore bursts.<br><br>Based on the snore signals during the | The mechanism of snoring is vibration<br>of anatomical structures in the<br>pharyngeal airway. The sensor is<br>placed on the side of the patient neck<br>in order to capture the movement or<br>vibration during the snore's events.<br><br>Crystalline materials produce small<br>amounts of electricity when a force is<br>applied that changes their shape in<br>some way. These are called<br>piezoelectric materials. When the<br>small amounts of vibration applied to<br>the Maxxi Snore crystal, a small<br>voltage is produced for a PSG device<br>amplify and display the signal in the<br>sleep study.<br><br>The signal output for snoring is called<br>snore bursts.<br><br>Based on the snore signals during the |
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| | sleep study the physician will qualify,<br>quantify and along with the other<br>sleep parameters determine the<br>diagnose of the sleep disorder. | | sleep study the physician will qualify,<br>quantify and along with the other<br>sleep parameters determine the<br>diagnose of the sleep disorder. | |
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| Parent device | To work in conjunction with a<br>polysomnography device. | | To work in conjunction with a<br>polysomnography device. | |
| Mechanical application | Sensor is placed on patient's neck | | Sensor is placed on patient's neck | |
| Structure | Piezo-electric element covered by<br>TPC plastic injection with a wire to<br>connect to the PSG amplifier. | | Piezo-electric element covered by TPC<br>plastic injection with a wire to connect<br>to the PSG amplifier. | |
| Contact Material | Thermoplastic elastomers (TPC-ETs) | | Thermoplastic elastomers (TPC-ETs) | |
| Wire Material | Insulated Teflon wire | | Insulated Teflon wire | |
| Wire Colors | White | | White | |
| Connector | DIN 42-802<br>touch proof | | DIN 42-802<br>touch proof | |
| Signal output | AC signal | | AC signal | |
| Signal Frequency range | 0-500 HZ | | 0-500 HZ | |
| Amplitude sensitivity<br>range | 0-500uV | | 0-500uV | |
| Sensor diameter | 18mm | | 18mm | |
| Cable length | 3ft and 7ft | | 3ft and 7ft | |
| Package | Plastic bag | | Plastic bag | |
| Image | Image: sensor | | Image: sensor | |
Discussion: The Maxxi Snore and the predicate device Snoring Sensor manufactured by S.L.P Ltd., are substantially equivalent in technology, function, and intended use: both sensors are indicated to provide snoring signal for sleep disordered breathing; both devices use the same method of action; both devices use equivalent material and both devices provide equivalent output signals.
# I) Applied Standards:
In order to reach high quality and effectiveness the Maxxi Snore Sensor is produced in compliance with the quality management standard ISO 13485:2003, "Medical Devices, Quality Management Systems: Requirements for Requlatory Purposes" and FDA GMP "Good Manufacturing Practices".
ISO 10993 for Cytotoxicity, Skin Sensitization and Irritation Studies
IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-1
## J) Performance Testing:
The test performance comparing the Maxxi Snore and the predicate device Snoring Sensor manufactured by S.L.P Ltd was performed and the summary results are show below.
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| Test | Description | Criteria | Results |
|----------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Parts<br>Dimensions | Verify if the dimensions of the<br>Piezo electric unit are within<br>the acceptable range and<br>equivalent to the predicate | Allowance: +-10% | The dimensions of the piezo<br>electric unit are within the<br>acceptable criteria as when<br>compared to the predicate<br>device. |
| Cable Length | Verify if the cable length is<br>within the acceptable range<br>and equivalent to the predicate | Expected: 3 ft and 7 ft<br>Allowance: +-5% | The cable length of the sensor is<br>within the acceptable criteria as<br>when compared to the predicate<br>device. |
| Visual Conditions | Verify the visual aspects of the<br>product and equivalency with<br>the predicate. Cable aspects,<br>labeling, flexibility, plastic<br>finishing, and connector<br>conditions. | All aspects must be<br>substantially<br>equivalent to the<br>predicate device. | Maxxi Snore sensor was<br>inspected, and the result is<br>equivalent to the predicate<br>device. |
| Output signals<br>Frequency and<br>Amplitude Tests | The sensor Maxxi Snore and<br>the predicate Snoring Sensor<br>were connected to the same<br>PSG recorder and the acquired<br>data was compared in<br>frequency and amplitude. | Allowance: +-15% | Both sensors acquired equivalent<br>signals within the acceptable<br>range. |
Discussion: The Maxxi Snore and the predicate device Snoring Sensor manufactured by S.L.P Ltd., are substantially equivalent in technology, function, and intended use: both sensors are indicated to provide respiratory signal for sleep disordered breathing; both devices use the same method of action; both devices use equivalent material and both devices provide equivalent output signals.
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