K211068 · Entac Medical, Inc. · DQD · Aug 4, 2021 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K211068
Device Name
PrevisEA Device
Applicant
Entac Medical, Inc.
Product Code
DQD · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Aug 4, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1875
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
PrevisEA is a compact, non-invasive device placed on the abdomen to capture the digestive sounds of patients. PrevisEA displays information which assists physicians in assessing the digestive health of patients. This device is for prescription use only and should be used under the direction of a licensed healthcare practitioner. The PrevisEA device has not been tested for and it is not intended for pediatric use.
Device Story
PrevisEA is a single-use, disposable, self-contained electronic stethoscope for abdominal auscultation. It features an adhesive backing for direct attachment to the patient's abdomen. The device captures digestive sounds via an embedded microphone and processes them using a proprietary algorithm to detect the MH4 acoustic biomarker. It quantifies MH4 detections over a 4-minute interval and compares the result against a threshold to assess digestive health, specifically for gastrointestinal impairment (GII) following intestinal surgery. The device includes an integrated CPU, display screen, and buttons; it operates without external cables. Physicians use the displayed information to assist in clinical assessment of digestive health. The device is intended for use under the direction of a licensed healthcare practitioner.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical trial (NCT03505476) conducted with 75 subjects undergoing intestinal resection surgery. The device was applied post-surgery to evaluate its capability to listen to and capture the MH4 acoustic biomarker. Results demonstrated the device successfully captures the biomarker in a clinical setting, validating its intended use.
Technological Characteristics
Single-use, disposable, self-contained electronic stethoscope. Materials: biocompatible per ISO 10993-1:2018. Sensing: standard electrical microphone. Power: Lithium-Ion battery. Connectivity: standalone (no PC interface). Standards: IEC 60601-1:2005 (safety), EN 60601-1-2 (EMC).
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult patients to assist physicians in assessing digestive health by capturing and quantifying digestive sounds (MH4 biomarker) on the abdomen. Not for pediatric use. Prescription use only.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Manual stethoscope: A mechanical device used to project the sounds associated with the heart, arteries, and veins and other internal organs. Electronic stethoscope: An electrically amplified device used to project the sounds associated with the heart, arteries, and veins and other internal organs.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is a lung sound monitor, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 870.9.
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August 4, 2021
Entac Medical Inc. % Adam Harris Director, Regulatory Affairs Target Health LLC 261 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor New York, NY 10016
Re: K211068
Trade/Device Name: PrevisEA Device Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1875 Regulation Name: Stethoscope Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DOD Dated: May 5, 2021 Received: May 7, 2021
Dear Adam Harris:
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,
for Shanil P. Haugen, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT3A: Division of Renal, Gastrointestinal, Obesity and Transplant Devices OHT3: Office of GastroRenal, ObGyn, General Hospital and Urology 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) K211068
Device Name PrevisEA Device
Indications for Use (Describe)
PrevisEA is a compact, non-invasive device placed on the abdomen to capture the digestive sounds of patients. PrevisEA displays information which assists physicians in assessing the digestive health of patients. This device is for prescription use only and should be used under the direction of a licensed healthcare practitioner. The PrevisEA device has not been tested for and it is not intended for pediatric use.
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PrevisEA Device K211068 Premarket Notification
# 5. 510(k) Summary
## 5.1
Entac Medical Inc. 680 Oakleaf Office Lane, Suite 201 Memphis, TN 38117
#### 5.2 Contact Person
Adam Harris, MM, RAC Director, Regulatory Affairs Target Health LLC 261 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor New York, NY 10016 Telephone: (646) 218-2009 aharris@targethealth.com
Date of Summary: July 8, 2021
| Device Proprietary Name | PrevisEA™ Device | | |
|--------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|-------------|
| Common/Usual Name | Electronic Stethoscope | | |
| Classification Names /<br>Numbers and Code | 21 CFR<br>870.1875 | Classification Name<br>Electronic Stethoscope | Code<br>DQD |
| Regulatory Class | 2 | | |
| Prescription Status | Prescription Device | | |
| Classification Panel | Gastroenterology | | |
| Predicate Device | K150782 | GI Logic AbStats® Gateway | |
| Description of Device | PrevisEA is a non-invasive, self-contained, medical device with a<br>proprietary algorithm used to assess the digestive health of patients. The<br>device includes a stethoscope diaphragm, sound chamber, embedded<br>microphone and CPU, as well as a display screen and buttons. The<br>PrevisEA device is a convenient, single-use, disposable unit, which<br>attaches to the abdomen of the patient via an adhesive wafer on the back<br>of the device. The PrevisEA is a single-use, disposable unit, which avoids<br>the need for cleaning and disinfection.<br><br>The PrevisEA requires no cable connections for operation of the device.<br>Integration of the above components allow auscultation and digital<br>capture of digestive sounds, such as MH4.<br><br>Messages are transmitted to the easy-to-read display screen on the front<br>of the device. The PrevisEA detects the acoustic biomarker MH4 and<br>quantifies the number of MH4 detections over a 4-minute interval, which it<br>compares to a predefined threshold to determine the presence of abnormal | | |
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| | digestive health in patients following intestinal surgery, such as gastrointestinal<br>impairment (GII). |
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| Indications for Use/Intended<br>Use | PrevisEA is a compact, non-invasive device placed on the abdomen to<br>capture the digestive sounds of patients. PrevisEA displays information<br>which assists physicians in assessing the digestive health of patients. This<br>device is for prescription use only and should be used under the direction<br>of a licensed healthcare practitioner. The PrevisEA device has not been<br>tested for and it is not intended for pediatric use. |
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| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|
| | Entac PrevisEA Device | GI Logic Abstats Gateway | Comparison | |
| 510(k) Number | K211068 | K150782 | Same | |
| Product Code | DQD | DQD | Same | |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 870.1875 Stethoscope | 21 CFR 870.1875 Stethoscope | Same | |
| Intended Use | PrevisEA is a compact, non-<br>invasive device placed on the<br>abdomen to capture the digestive<br>sounds of patients. PrevisEA<br>displays information which assists<br>physicians in assessing the<br>digestive health of patients.<br>This device should be used under<br>the direction of a licensed<br>healthcare practitioner. The<br>PrevisEA device has not been<br>tested for and it is not intended for<br>pediatric use. | The AbStats Gateway is a compact<br>device with integrated sensor<br>interfaces and embedded<br>computing system (stethoscope)<br>that in conjunction with external<br>sensors constitutes the AbStats<br>system. The AbStats system<br>external sensors are placed on the<br>abdomen and identify the vibratory<br>signals associated with digestive<br>processes. This device should be<br>used under the direction of a<br>licensed healthcare practitioner<br>when it is required to determine<br>this patient digestive state. The<br>device has not been tested for and<br>it is not intended for pediatric use. | Substantially equivalent | |
| Number of Sensors | 1 - self contained | 2 - external | Different number and location but<br>substantially equivalent<br>functionality | |
| Sensor Size (mm) Active Area | 3 inches | 30 mm x 20 mm<br>400 mm2 | Different size but substantially<br>equivalent functionality | |
| | Subject Device | Reference Device | Comparison | |
| | Entac PrevisEA Device | GI Logic Abstats Gateway | | |
| Algorithm | The PrevisEA utilizes<br>algorithm technology to<br>specifically evaluate<br>gastrointestinal auditory<br>biomarker MH4 | The Abstats Gateway utilizes algorithm<br>technology to recognize and classify<br>gastrointestinal signals | Different but Subject and<br>Reference devices have similar<br>functionality | |
| Sensor Technology | Standard Electrical<br>Microphone | Standard Electrical Microphone | Substantially equivalent | |
| System Technology | Sensor data signal processing<br>and computing | Sensor data signal processing<br>and computing | Substantially equivalent | |
| Interface to PC | None required (no PC<br>Interface) | None required (no PC Interface) | Substantially equivalent | |
| Power Supply | Lithium-Ion Battery | 5V USB Power Source | Different but substantially<br>equivalent functionality | |
| Sensor Cable Length (m) | N/A – none required | 2.0 m | Different but substantially<br>equivalent functionality | |
| IEC60601 1-1:2005 3rd Edition<br>Medical Electrical Equipment Part<br>1: General Requirement or Safety | Conforms | Conforms | Substantially equivalent | |
| EN60601-1-2, 2007/03, EMC<br>Requirements for Safety, 2.<br>Collateral Standard –<br>Electromagnetic Compatibility<br>Requirements and Tests | Conforms | Conforms | Substantially Equivalent | |
| Immunity Requirements for Medical<br>Electrical Equipment Part 1:<br>General | Conforms | Conforms | Substantially Equivalent | |
| | Subject Device | Reference Device | Comparison | |
| | Entac PrevisEA Device | GI Logic Abstats Gateway | | |
| Biocompatibility | Testing demonstrated all<br>patient contacting materials<br>for the PrevisEA device to be<br>safe and biocompatible | No biocompatibility testing performed as the<br>only patient contact consists of commercially<br>available dermal adhesive dressings | Substantially Equivalent | |
| Software | The PrevisEA software<br>processes audio signals for<br>display and presentation to<br>the user. | The AbStats software processes<br>audio signals for display<br>and presentation to the user. | Substantially Equivalent | |
| Auscultation Performance Tests:<br>Bench Testing | Passed/Conforms | Passed/Conforms | Substantially Equivalent | |
| Clinical performance validation | Listens for the MH4 acoustic<br>biomarker | Listens for acoustic event rates to determine<br>an intestinal motility | Different mechanism/parameter<br>of assessment but does not raise<br>new issues of safety and efficacy. | |
| Abdomen Placement | The PrevisEA is placed in<br>any quadrant of the patient's<br>abdomen.<br>Image: PrevisEA device on a human torso | AbStats external sensors placed on the<br>abdomen,<br>Image: AbStats external sensors placed on a human abdomen | Substantially Equivalent | |
# Table 1: Substantial Equivalence Comparison Table
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# Table 1: Substantial Equivalence Comparison Table (Continued)
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# Table 1: Substantial Equivalence Comparison Table (Continued)
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| Characteristics | PrevisEA | Abstats Gateway |
|-------------------------------|----------|-----------------|
| Electronic Stethoscope | Yes | Yes |
| Non-invasive system | Yes | Yes |
| Attach to abdomen | Yes | Yes |
| Auscultation device | Yes | Yes |
| Assess digestion specifically | Yes | Yes |
| Algorithm technology | Yes | Yes |
| Self-contained sensors | Yes | No |
| Batter powered | Yes | No |
### Table 2: Summary of Technological Characteristics Compared to the Predicate Device
### 5.3 Biocompatibility Testing
Biocompatibility tests were conducted with the PrevisEA Device according to ISO 10993-1:2018 Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process. These studies demonstrated the PrevisEA Device is biocompatible.
#### 5.4 Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Electrical product safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and battery safety testing were performed for the PrevisEA Device. All testing met acceptance criteria and demonstrated the PrevisEA Device to be safe and electromagnetically compatible.
### ર્સ્ડ Clinical Testing - PrevisEA Optimization Trial
Clinical data was submitted in support of this 510k Premarket Notification. Clinical testing demonstrated the PrevisEA Device accomplishes its intended use. Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03505476
75 subjects undergoing intestinal resection surgery had PrevisEA applied at the completion of surgery.
This study demonstrated the capability of the PrevisEA Device in listening/capturing the acoustic biomarker, MH4 while in clinical use (attached to patient abdomens).
#### 5.6 Conclusion
Since the comparison of bench testing to clinical outcomes is still not well understood for this type of device, clinical testing was required to support substantial equivalence.
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The clinical data submitted validates the intended use of the PrevisEA Device. The nonclinical data support the safety and effectiveness of the device, and the bench demonstrates the device meets its own specifications. The hardware and software verification and validation demonstrate that the PrevisEA device performs as intended in the specified use conditions. Though there are minor differences in technological characteristics, the data provided in this submission and the comparisons demonstrate these differences do not raise new questions of safety and efficacy. It is the conclusion of the sponsor that the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate and reference devices.
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