K202142 · Respironics, Inc. · OLZ · Oct 29, 2020 · Neurology
Device Facts
Record ID
K202142
Device Name
Sleepware G3
Applicant
Respironics, Inc.
Product Code
OLZ · Neurology
Decision Date
Oct 29, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 882.1400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device, Pediatric
AI Performance
Output
Algorithm
Acceptance
Observed
Dev DS
Dev Readers
Test DS
Test Readers
Sleep staging
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Non-inferior to manual expert scoring.
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Four clinical studies including 1,204 PSG and HSAT files.
>1 (expert technologists)
Arousal detection
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Non-inferior to manual expert scoring.
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Four clinical studies including 1,204 PSG and HSAT files.
>1 (expert technologists)
Apnea and hypopnea detection
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Non-inferior to manual expert scoring.
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Four clinical studies including 1,204 PSG and HSAT files.
>1 (expert technologists)
Periodic limb movement detection
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Non-inferior to manual expert scoring.
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Four clinical studies including 1,204 PSG and HSAT files.
>1 (expert technologists)
Cardio-Respiratory Sleep Staging (CReSS)
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Mean difference between REI and AHI reduced from -6.6 events/hour to -1.76 events/hour.
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One clinical study assessing the CReSS algorithm.
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Indications for Use
Sleepware G3 is a software application used for analysis (automatic and manual scoring), display, retrieval, summarization, report generation, and networking of data received from monitoring devices used to categorize sleep related events that help aid in the diagnosis of sleep-related disorders. It is indicated for use with adults (18 and older) and infant patients (one year old or less) in a clinical environment by or on the order of a physician. The optional Somnolyzer scoring algorithms are for use with adults (18 and older) to generate an output that is ready for review and interpretation by a physician. Cardio-Respiratory Sleep Staging (CReSS) is an additionality of Somnolyzer which uses standard Home Sleep Apnea Test HSAT signals (in the absence of EEG signals) to infer sleep stage.
Device Story
Sleepware G3 is a PC-based polysomnography (PSG) software application for managing, analyzing, and reporting sleep diagnostic data. It processes physiological waveforms from monitoring devices; performs automatic/manual scoring of sleep events (apneas, hypopneas, arousals, periodic limb movements); and generates patient reports. The optional Somnolyzer plug-in provides automated scoring, while the CReSS module uses cardiorespiratory signals (heart rate, airflow, respiratory effort) to infer sleep staging for Home Sleep Apnea Tests (HSAT) lacking EEG. Used in clinical settings by physicians or trained technicians. Output assists clinicians in diagnosing sleep disorders; Somnolyzer results are intended for physician review and interpretation. Benefits include standardized, efficient scoring and improved accuracy of respiratory event indices (REI) by estimating total sleep time via CReSS.
Clinical Evidence
Five clinical studies (1,204 PSG/HSAT files) validated Somnolyzer and CReSS algorithms against manual scoring. Four studies confirmed Somnolyzer non-inferiority to RPSGT scoring for sleep stages, AHI, ArI, and PLMS index. Fifth study validated CReSS; applying CReSS to heart rate, airflow, and respiratory effort reduced mean difference between REI and AHI from -6.6 events/hour (95% CI: -7.51 to -5.71) to -1.76 events/hour (95% CI: -2.27 to -1.24).
Technological Characteristics
PC-based software application. Operates on standard hardware (e.g., Surface Pro). Connectivity includes networking for data retrieval. Employs automated scoring algorithms (Somnolyzer) and cardiorespiratory signal processing (CReSS). Software level of concern: moderate. Updated encryption algorithm implemented.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adults (18+) and infants (≤1 year) in clinical environments for sleep-related disorder diagnosis. Somnolyzer algorithms indicated for adults (18+) to generate physician-reviewable outputs. CReSS functionality indicated for use with HSAT signals to infer sleep staging in the absence of EEG.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An electroencephalograph is a device used to measure and record the electrical activity of the patient's brain obtained by placing two or more electrodes on the head.
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Respironics, Inc. Jonquil Mau Regulatory Engineer 1001 Murry Ridge Lane Murrysville, Pennsylvania 15668
## Re: K202142
Trade/Device Name: Sleepware G3 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.1400 Regulation Name: Electroencephalograph Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OLZ Dated: July 30, 2020 Received: July 31, 2020
## Dear Jonquil Mau:
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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# Patrick Antkowiak -S
for Jay Gupta Assistant Director DHT5A: Division of Neurosurgical, Neurointerventional and Neurodiagnostic Devices OHT5: Office of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K202142
Device Name Sleepware G3
### Indications for Use (Describe)
Sleepware G3 is a software application used for analysis (automatic and manual scoring), display, retrieval, summarization, report generation, and networking of data received from monitoring devices used to categorize sleep related events that help aid in the diagnosis of sleep-related disorders. It is indicated for use with adults (18 and older) and infant patients (one year old or less) in a clinical environment by or on the order of a physician.
The optional Somnolyzer scoring algorithms are for use with adults (18 and older) to generate an output that is ready for review and interpretation by a physician. Cardio-Respiratory Sleep Staging (CReSS) is an additionality of Somnolyzer which uses standard Home Sleep Apnea Test HSAT signals (in the absence of EEG signals) to infer sleep stage.
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# TRADITIONAL 510(K) SUMMARY K202142
#### I. Submitter
| Contact Person | Jonquil Mau<br>Regulatory Engineer |
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| | jonquil.mau@philips.com |
| Address & Phone | 1740 Golden Mile Highway<br>Monroeville, PA 15146<br>Phone: (678) 768-2773 |
| Manufacturing Facility | Respironics Inc.<br>1001 Murry Ridge Ln<br>Murrysville, Pennsylvania 15668 |
- October 29, 2020 Date of Preparation
#### II. Subject Device
| Name of Device: | Sleepware G3 |
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| Common/Usual Name: | Polysomnography (PSG) Software |
| Classification Name: | Electroencephalograph (21 CFR 882.1400) |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
| Product Code: | OLZ Automatic Event Detection Software for Polysomnograph with<br>Electroencephalograph |
#### Legally Marketed Predicate Device III.
- K142988 Sleepware G3, Respironics Inc. .
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#### Device Description IV.
Sleepware G3 software is a polysomnography scoring application, used by trained clinical professionals, for managing data from sleep diagnostic devices using a personal computer. Sleepware G3 is able to configure sleep diagnostic device parameters, transfer data stored in sleep diagnostic device memory to the personal host computer, process and auto-score data to display graphical and statistical analyses, provide aid to clinical professionals for evaluating the physiological data waveforms relevant to sleep monitoring, and create unique patient reports.
Sleepware G3 includes an optional Somnolyzer plug-in. The auto-scoring algorithms of the Somnolyzer Inside software can be used in addition to, or in the place of, the auto-scoring algorithms that are included in Sleepware G3.
Sleepware G3, remains unchanged in function and fundamental scientific technology from Sleepware G3 which was cleared under K142988.
#### Intended Use V.
Sleepware G3 is a software application used for analysis (automatic and manual scoring), display, retrieval, summarization, report generation, and networking of data received from monitoring devices used to categorize sleep related events that help aid in the diagnosis of sleep-related disorders.
The optional Somnolyzer software application is intended to mark sleep study signals in order to aid in the identification of events and annotation of traces; automatically calculate measures obtained from recorded signals (e.g. magnitude, time, frequency and statistical measures of marked events); and infer sleep staging in the absence of EEG. All output subject to verification by a qualified user.
# Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Device
The predicate Sleepware G3 software (cleared in K142988), and the subject device software Sleepware G3 K202142 are designed to detect events for polysomnography with electroencephalography. While the Indications for Use statement for Sleepware G3 is not identical to the predicate device, the differences do not alter the intended diagnostic use of the device relative to the predicate. The Indications for Use have been updated to now include that Somnolyzer's scoring results are ready to review by a physician, which is one of the modifications being proposed in this subject and predicate device is based on the following technological elements:
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- . Same intended use as the Sleepware G3 (K142988).
- . Same control mechanism and real-time operating principle as Sleepware G3 (K142988).
- . Same technology and user interface as Sleepware G3 (K142988).
The following differences exist between the subject and predicate devices:
#### Modification #1: Added additional claim to Sleepware G3. .
Somnolyzer's auto-scoring events are non-inferior to manual expert scoring and do not require review by a lab technician.
- For a full PSG acquisition, Somnolyzer scoring for sleep stages according to AASM criteria is o non-inferior to manual expert scoring from a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT).
- For a full PSG acquisition, Somnolyzer scoring for arousals during sleep according to AASM o criteria is non-inferior to manual expert scoring from an RPSGT.
- For a full PSG acquisition, Somnolyzer scoring for apneas and hypopneas during sleep о according to AASM criteria is non-inferior to manual expert scoring from an RPSGT.
- For a full PSG acquisition, Somnolyzer scoring for periodic limb movements during sleep о according to AASM criteria is non-inferior to manual expert scoring from an RPSGT.
- For an HST acquisition, Somnolyzer scoring for apneas and hypopneas according to AASM o criteria is non-inferior to manual expert scoring from an RPSGT.
#### . Modification #2: Cardio-Respiratory Sleep Staging (CReSS)
For an HST acquisition, Somnolyzer scoring provides an approximate sleep staging based on cardiorespiratory signals (CReSS) such that (given Somnolyzer apnea and hypopnea scoring) the AHI based on the cardio-respiratory feature-based sleep time is superior to the REI based on monitoring time.
Somnolyzer's Cardio-Respiratory Sleep Staging (CReSS) applies clinically-validated algorithms to provide sleep staging for HST studies.
#### . Modification #3: Indications for Use update
The Indications for Use statement now includes language that Somnolyzer's scoring results are ready to review by a physician. There are no other changes to the Indications for Use from what was previous cleared in K142988. While the Indications for Use statement for Sleepware G3 is not identical to the
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predicate device, the differences do not alter the intended diagnostic use of the device to the predicate. Please refer to the table below for a side by side comparison of the predicate and subject device Indications for Use statements.
| Table 1: Indications for Use Comparison | |
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| Predicate Device/ Premarket Notification | Subject Device |
| Sleepware G3 /K142988 | Sleepware G3 |
| Sleepware G3 is a software application used for<br>analysis (automatic and manual scoring), display,<br>retrieval, summarization, report generation and<br>networking of data received from monitoring<br>devices used to categorize sleep related events<br>that help aid in the diagnosis of sleep related<br>disorders. It is indicated for use with infant or<br>adult patients in a clinical environment by or on<br>the order of a physician. | Sleepware G3 is a software application used for<br>analysis (automatic and manual scoring), display,<br>retrieval, summarization, report generation, and<br>networking of data received from monitoring<br>devices used to categorize sleep related events<br>that help aid in the diagnosis of sleep-related<br>disorders. It is indicated for use with adults (18<br>and older) and infant patients (one year old or<br>less) in a clinical environment by or on the order<br>of a physician. |
| The optional Somnolyzer Inside scoring package<br>has the same intended use as Sleepware G3, but<br>is indicated for use with adult patients only. | The optional Somnolyzer scoring algorithms are<br>for use with adults (18 and older) to generate an<br>output that is ready for review and interpretation<br>by a physician. |
| | Cardio-Respiratory Sleep Staging (CReSS) is an<br>additional functionality of Somnolyzer which uses<br>standard Home Sleep Apnea Test (HSAT) signals<br>(in the absence of EEG signals) to infer sleep<br>stage. |
#### Modification #4: Notable features and modifications to Sleepware G3 since K142988 was ● cleared:
- Improvements to Standard Analysis Desaturation Detection O
- Portable Device Manager This feature provides a workflow for assigning, managing and tracking o HST devices assigned to patients.
- Sleepware Support Surface Pro Supporting running Sleepware G3 software on a Surface Pro O tablet for offline study review.
- Added Sleepware Bedside Assistant ("SBA")– Application for the Microsoft Surface Pro platform. O This application provides the ability for sleep techs to perform bedside bio-calibration and impedance tests.
- Added feature allowing the customer to view hypopneas that are associated with 4% desaturation O in addition to the currently-available hypopneas with 3% desaturation per AASM 2.4.
- Updated the encryption algorithm. O
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## Performance Data Provided to Demonstrate Substantial VI. Equivalence:
## Software Verification and Validation Testing
Software verification and validation testing were conducted and documentation was provided as recommended by FDA's Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices." The software for this device was considered to have a "moderate" level of concern, since a failure or latent flaw in the software could result in minor harm to the patient.
## Non-Clinical Performance Testing
Software verification and validation included software code reviews, automated testing, bench verification testing and labeling review.
Testing confirmed that the device under review performs equivalently to the device predicate Sleepware G3 (K142988). All tests had passing results.
## Clinical Performance Testing
Five clinical studies were provided in this submission. These clinical studies included a total of 1.204 polysomnography (PSG) and home sleep apnea test (HSAT) files to validate the Somnolyzer and CReSS algorithms against manual scoring. Four studies assessed the Somnolyzer algorithm. In these studies, The non-inferiority margin for comparisons of Somnolyzer against human scoring were set at the lower-margin of the agreement observed across expert technologists. All of the primary and secondary endpoints were met across all studies, and thus it was concluded that Somnolyzer is non-inferior to human sleep staging and scoring of the apnea hypopnea index (AHI), arousal index (Arl), periodic limb movement of sleep index (PLMS)), and respiratory event index (REI). By demonstrating non-inferiority against human scoring in a large, diverse sample of PSGs and HSATs collected via a number of different platforms, the data demonstrate that Somnolyzer produces output that is as reliable as the output of sleep technologist scoring and is therefore ready for review and interpretation by a physician. A fifth study assessed the CardioRespiratory Sleep Staging (CReSS) algorithm. In that study, we provide evidence that the REI calculated using total sleep time determined by the CReSS algorithm applied to heart rate and airflow signals is a more accurate estimate of the AHI than the REI calculated using total recording time. Accuracy is further improved when CReSS is applied to the heart rate, airflow, and respiratory effort signals (the mean difference between the REI and AHI was reduced from -6.6 events/hour (95% confidence interval -7.51 to -5.71) to -1.76 events/hour (95% confidence interval -2.27 to -1.24) when CReSS was applied to three signals).
#### VII. Conclusion
The modified Sleepware G3 includes new technological characteristics that do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness. The proposed scientific evidence and performance testing to
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evaluate these new and different characteristics are acceptable and demonstrate substantial equivalence to the legally marketed predicate K142988 Sleepware G3.
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