K201484 · Koncept Innovators, LLC · LRK · Nov 23, 2020 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K201484
Device Name
Somnos Anti-Snoring Mouth Guard
Applicant
Koncept Innovators, LLC
Product Code
LRK · Dental
Decision Date
Nov 23, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.5570
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH GUARD is an over-the-counter mouthguard intended for use in adult persons 18 years of age or older as an aid for the reduction of snoring.
Device Story
Somnos Anti-Snoring Mouth Guard is a self-fitting, adjustable mandibular advancement device (MAD) for home use by adults to reduce snoring. The device consists of two prefabricated, single-piece trays made of thermoplastic resin (ethylene-vinyl-acetate and polycarbonate) that are customized via a 'boil and bite' method. When worn during sleep, the device repositions the mandible anteriorly (up to 6 mm) to increase pharyngeal space, improving air exchange. The user self-fits the device and adjusts the jaw position for comfort. The device is supplied with a spatula for handling during molding and a storage case. It is non-sterile and reusable by a single individual.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, including functional performance (hardness, water sorption, solubility, flexural strength, fracture toughness, optical microscopy) per ISO 20795-2 and biocompatibility testing (cytotoxicity, skin sensitization, oral mucosal irritation) per ISO 10993.
Technological Characteristics
Mandibular advancement device; materials: Ethylene-Vinyl-Acetate (moldable) and Polycarbonate (rigid); spatula/case: Polypropylene. Manufacturing: injection molding. Biocompatibility: ISO 10993-1. Functional testing: ISO 20795-2. Dimensions: adjustable anterior mandibular repositioning up to 6 mm. Non-sterile, reusable, single-patient use.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult persons 18 years of age or older as an aid for the reduction of snoring. Not indicated for obstructive sleep apnea.
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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November 23, 2020
Koncept Innovators, LLC. % Maureen Garner President New World Regulatory Solutions, Inc. 11700 W. Charleston Blvd. Suite 170-390 Las Vegas, Nevada 89135
Re: K201484
Trade/Device Name: Somnos Anti-Snoring Mouth Guard Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.5570 Regulation Name: Intraoral Devices For Snoring And Intraoral Devices For Snoring And Obstructive Sleep Apnea Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LRK, LQZ Dated: October 15, 2020 Received: October 19, 2020
Dear Maureen Garner:
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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Sincerely.
# Michael E. Adjodha -S
for Srinivas "Nandu" Nandkumar, Ph.D. Director DHT1B: Division of Dental Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K201484
Device Name SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH GUARD
Indications for Use (Describe)
SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH GUARD is an over-the-counter mouthguard intended for use in adult persons 18 years of age or older as an aid for the reduction of snoring.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
X Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Koncept Innovators, Inc. K201484
SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH GUARD
# Section 5: 510(k) Summary
[Compliance with 21 CFR 807.92]
## Submission Sponsor
Koncept Innovators, Inc. 1619 Executive Ave Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
| Contact: | Sylvan Newby |
|----------|----------------------|
| Title: | President |
| Phone: | 843-945-4031 |
| Email: | sylvan@glidegear.com |
### Submission Correspondent
New World Regulatory Solutions, Inc. 11700 W. Charleston Blvd Suite 170-390 Las Vegas, NV 89135
| Contact: | Maureen Garner |
|----------|-------------------|
| Title: | President |
| Phone: | 732-779-7422 |
| Email: | NWRSinc@gmail.com |
# Date Prepared
October 28, 2020
#### Type of 510(k) Submission
Traditional
#### Device Identification
| Trade /Proprietary Name: | SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH GUARD |
|--------------------------|---------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Device, Anti-snoring |
| Classification: | II |
| FDA Product Code: | LRK |
| Review Panel: | Dental |
# Legally Marketed Predicate Device Primary Predicate Device:
Snore Rx, K170825
This predicate has not been subject to a design-related recall.
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# SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH GUARD
# Device Description
SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH GUARD is comprised of a mouthguard, a spatula and a storage case. The mouthguard is a self-fitting adjustable Mandibular Advancement Device (MAD) removable intraoral anti-snoring device used to reduce nighttime snoring in adult persons 18 years of age or older. SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH GUARD consists of two customized prefabricated single-piece trays that conform to the patient's dentition in the upper and lower jaws. The device functions as a mandibular anterior repositioner, which acts to increase the user's pharyngeal space, resulting in the improvement of the ability to exchange air during sleep. SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH GUARD, while in situ. moves the lower jaw forward and helps reduce the likelihood of snoring. It is intended to be worn while sleeping. The supplied spatula is used to separate the SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH GUARD. SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH GUARD is conformable to wear, and it can be self-fitted by the 'boil and bite' method (when heated the device conforms to person's teeth) and allows slight adjustment of the anterior positioning of the jaw to the person's comfort.
SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH GUARD is constructed of two (2) preformed and fixed single piece trays composed of Thermoplastic resin Propylene Elastomer (TPE) material, specifically Ethylene-Vinyl-Acetate for the moldable part and Polycarbonate for the rigid part of the device. The spatula and storage case are composed of 100% Polypropylene. The materials in Somnos are commonly used in other 510(k) cleared dental mouth guards for bruxism and antisnoring. The three components (mouthguard, spatula and storage case) are manufactured by injection molding. They are non-flavored and have no color additives.
SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH GUARD is provided in one model/size, is reusable by a single individual who is at least eighteen (18) years of age and is supplied as non-sterile.
Each box of SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH GUARD is supplied with the following items:
- . (1) Anti-snoring Mouthguard
- . (1) Spatula
- (1) Storage case ●
- (1) Instructions for Use ●
# Indications for Use
SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH GUARD is an over-the-counter mouth guard intended for use on adult persons 18 years of age or older as an aid for the reduction of snoring.
# Summary of Substantial Equivalence
The intended, indications, and directions for use of SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH GUARD are equivalent to those of the predicate device, SnoreRx. The design, manufacturing, and principal of operation are similar to those of the predicate device and do not raise any new issues concerning safety or effectiveness.
# Summary of Technological Characteristics
The tables below compare the technological characteristics of SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH GUARD and the primary predicate, SnoreRx.
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# SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH GUARD
| | Subject Device | Primary Predicate Device |
|--------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Trade Name /<br>Brand Name | SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH<br>GUARD | SnoreRx |
| 510(k)# | K201484 | K170825 |
| Indications for Use | SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH<br>GUARD is intended for use in adult<br>persons 18 years of age or older as an aid<br>for the reduction of snoring. | SnoreRx is intended for use on adult<br>patients 18 years of age or older as an aid<br>for the reduction of snoring. |
| Device Description | Mandibular repositioning device that<br>advances the lower jaw to increase<br>pharyngeal space.<br><br>Adjustment of the relative position of the<br>trays by the use of latch adjustment to<br>obtain a fixed advancement. | Mandibular repositioning device that<br>advances the lower jaw to increase<br>pharyngeal space.<br><br>Adjustment of the relative position of the<br>trays by the use of latch adjustment to<br>obtain a fixed advancement. |
| Patient Population | Adult persons 18 years of age or older | Adult patients 18 years of age or older |
| Duration of Use | Single patient, multi-use | Single patient, multi-use |
| Desirable<br>Characteristics | Home use, heat sensitive/moldable<br>position [Boil and Bite Method (Heat &<br>Bite Self-Fit)], adjustable jaw<br>advancement | Home use, heat sensitive/moldable<br>position [Boil and Bite Method (Heat &<br>Bite Self-Fit)], adjustable jaw<br>advancement |
| Rx or OTC | OTC | OTC |
| Specifications<br>-Mechanical | -Repositions mandible-anteriorly up to 6<br>mm | -Repositions mandible-anteriorly up to 6<br>mm |
| Method of<br>Manufacturing | Injection Molding | Injection Molding |
| Biocompatibility | Biocompatible Materials Used – ISO<br>10993 | Biocompatible Materials Used – ISO<br>10993 |
| Specifications:<br>-Physical<br>-Use | -Custom-fitted intraoral device<br>-Reusable | -Custom-fitted intraoral device<br>-Reusable |
| Sterility | Non-Sterile | Non-Sterile |
| Materials | -Ethylene Vinyl Acetate copolymer<br>-Polycarbonate resin<br>No Flavor: No Color Additives | -Ethylene Vinyl Acetate copolymer<br>-Polycarbonate resin<br>No Flavor: No Color Additives |
## Similarities Between Subject and Predicate Devices
# Differences Between Subject and Predicate Devices
| Trade Name /<br>Brand Name | Subject Device | Primary Predicate Device |
|------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|
| SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH<br>GUARD | SnoreRx | |
| Accessories<br>Provided | "Spatula" for handling devices during<br>molding steps | "Fitting Tray" for handling device during<br>molding steps |
| Total allowed<br>molding attempts | 1 | 3 |
| Replacement<br>recommended | 6 months | 8 to 12 months |
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#### Koncept Innovators, Inc.
### SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH GUARD
In accordance with section 513(i)(1)(A) of the FDCA, a device is substantially equivalent when it has the same intended use and same or similar technological characteristics as a legally marketed predicate device. As demonstrated in this traditional 510(k), any difference between the subject device and the cited predicate are minor and do not raise questions of safety or effectiveness. It is on this basis that SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH GUARD is substantially equivalent to the cited predicate device.
# Summary of Performance Data
There were no clinical tests performed or provided in this submission.
The following functional performance tests were conducted on SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH GUARD in accordance with FDA Recognized Consensus Standard, ISO 20795-2 Dentistry - Base polymers - Part 2: Orthodontic base polymers:
- Hardness, Water Sorption and Solubility Testing; ●
- Spatula & Mouth guard Boiling/Cooling Water Testing;
- Flexural Strength & Flexural Modulus; ●
- Fracture Toughness; and
- Optical Microscopy (OM).
A biocompatibility assessment was conducted using SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH GUARD as a final finished device in accordance with International Standard ISO 10993-1:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 1 Evaluation and testing within a risk management process and FDA's Guidance Document. Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1. "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process," June 16, 2016.
The following biocompatibility performance tests were conducted on SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH GUARD:
- In Vitro Cytotoxicity Test using ISO 10993-5:2009 Test Method - MTT Method MEM with 10%FBS extract
- Skin Sensitization Test using ISO 10993-10:2010 Test Method Guinea Pig Maximization ● Test 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection Extract
- Skin Sensitization Test using ISO 10993-10:2010 Test Method Guinea Pig Maximization ● Test Sesame Oil Extract
- Oral Mucosal Irritation Test using ISO 10993-10:2010 Test Method - Hamster 0.9% Sodium Chloride Extract
- Oral Mucosal Irritation Test using ISO 10993-10:2010 Test Method Hamster Sesame ● Oil Extract
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#### SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH GUARD
Koncept Innovators conducted a risk analysis on SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH GUARD in accordance with ISO 14971. taking into account the issues raised in the FDA Guidance Document, "Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Intraoral Devices for Snoring and/or Obstructive Sleep Apnea -Guidance for Industry and FDA." With respect to perceivable conditions in which the device would be subjected to a worst-case environmental of human error scenario, Koncept Innovators believes the outcomes of these risks are considered acceptable within the context of ISO 14971, and that all potential risks have been mitigated to the lowest form. The identified potential risks have been addressed through device design or with communication with the user through the instructions for use. SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH GUARD uses a STOP BANG questionnaire on the labeling to assess the risks of sleep apnea and contains appropriate warnings and labeling for the device to be used without a prescription. SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH GUARD is not indicated for obstructive sleep apnea.
SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH GUARD relied on biocompatibility and functional performance testing as the basis for non-clinical data. The non-clinical testing performed demonstrated that the SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH GUARD is substantially equivalent to the predicate device. SnoreRx.
# Statement of Substantial Equivalence
SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH GUARD has the same intended use and indications for use as the predicate, SnoreRx. Any minor differences in the technological features of the subject device when compared to the predicate device have been successfully evaluated through safety and performance testing and other verification and validation activities such that the information submitted to the FDA demonstrates that the subject device, when compared to the predicate device. does not raise any new questions of safety and effectiveness. SOMNOS ANTI-SNORING MOUTH GUARD, as designed by and manufactured for Koncept Innovators, Inc. has been determined to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device, SnoreRx.
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