Mahana Parallel Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mobile Application for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
K211372 · Mahana Therapeutics, Inc. · QMY · Jun 2, 2021 · Gastroenterology, Urology
Device Facts
Record ID
K211372
Device Name
Mahana Parallel Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mobile Application for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Applicant
Mahana Therapeutics, Inc.
Product Code
QMY · Gastroenterology, Urology
Decision Date
Jun 2, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 876.5960
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device, Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Parallel™ is a prescription-only digital therapeutic intended to provide cognitive behavioral therapy for adults aged 22 years of age and older who have been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Parallel is indicated as a 3 month treatment for patients with IBS. Parallel treats IBS by reducing the severity of symptoms and is intended to be used together with other IBS treatments.
Device Story
Parallel is a prescription digital therapeutic (PDT) mobile application delivering cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for IBS. It operates via the biopsychosocial model, targeting the brain-gut axis to influence symptom expression. The device provides a 3-month program consisting of 10 sessions; content includes text, audio, video, and interactive components. Patients complete weekly tasks and symptom/mood questionnaires within the app. Used by patients on mobile devices/tablets as an adjunct to provider care. Output consists of therapeutic content and symptom tracking, enabling patients to manage IBS symptoms through behavioral modification. The device is intended for home use by patients.
Clinical Evidence
No new clinical studies were conducted. Substantial equivalence is supported by the identical clinical basis of the predicate device (Parallel web version), which was previously cleared. Non-clinical evidence includes successful software verification and human factors/usability testing confirming the mobile application's safety and performance.
Technological Characteristics
Mobile application software; delivers CBT via interactive sessions (text, audio, video). Operates on mobile phone/tablet platforms. Software verification conducted per ISO 14971. No hardware components. Connectivity via mobile device internet access.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adults aged 22+ diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) as a 3-month adjunctive treatment to reduce symptom severity.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A computerized behavioral therapy device for treating symptoms of gastrointestinal conditions is a prescription device intended to provide a computerized version of condition-specific therapy as an adjunct to standard of care treatments to patients with gastrointestinal conditions.
Special Controls
In combination with the general controls of the FD&C Act, the Computerized behavioral therapy device for treating symptoms of gastrointestinal conditions is subject to the following special controls:
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special controls for this device are:(1) Clinical data must be provided to fulfill the following:
(i) Describe a model of therapy for the indicated gastrointestinal conditions;
(ii) Validate the model of therapy as implemented by the device using a clinically defined endpoint; and
(iii) Evaluate all adverse events.
(2) Software must be described in detail in the software requirements specification and software design specification. Software verification, validation, and hazard analysis must be performed. Software documentation must demonstrate that the device effectively implements the behavioral therapy model.
(3) Usability assessment must demonstrate that the intended user(s) can safely and correctly use the device.
(4) Labeling:
(i) Labeling must include instructions for use, including images that demonstrate how to interact with the device;
(ii) Patient and physician labeling must list the minimum operating system requirements that support the software of the device;
(iii) Patient and physician labeling must include a warning that the device is not intended for use in lieu of a standard therapeutic intervention or to represent a substitution for the patient's medication;
(iv) Patient and physician labeling must include a warning to seek medical care if a patient has feelings or thoughts of harming themselves or others; and
(v) Physician and patient labeling must include a summary of the clinical testing with the device.
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June 2, 2021
Mahana Therapeutics, Inc. Jean-Noel Courvoisier Senior Manager Global Regulatory Affairs One Market, Spear Tower 36th Floor San Francisco. CA 94105
Re: K211372
Trade/Device Name: Mahana Parallel Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mobile Application for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 876.5960 Regulation Name: Computerized Behavioral Therapy Device for Treating Symptoms of Gastrointestinal Conditions Regulatory Class: II Product Code: OMY Dated: April 30, 2021 Received: May 4, 2021
Dear Jean-Noel Courvoisier:
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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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
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2023 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known)
K211372
#### Device Name
Mahana Parallel Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mobile Application for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Indications for Use (Describe)
Parallel™ is a prescription-only digital therapeutic intended to provide cognitive behavioral therapy for adults aged 22 years of age and older who have been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Parallel is indicated as a 3 month treatment for patients with IBS. Parallel treats IBS by reducing the severity of symptoms and is intended to be used together with other IBS treatments.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(K) SUMMARY
#### This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements set forth in 21 CFR 807.92
The assigned 510(k) number is: K211372
Submitter / Company Kendal Dinsmore Senior Director, Global Quality Regulatory 415-714-1308 Kendal@mahanatherapeutics.com
Mahana Therapeutics, Inc. One Market Spear Tower, 36th Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 Establishment Registration Number: 3017935596 Owner Operator Number: 10080229
#### Company contact
Jean-Noel Courvoisier Senior Manager, Global Regulatory Affairs 415-335-8649 Jeannoel(@mahanatherapeutics.com
### Date prepared
26 May 2021
#### Proposed new device
| Trade/Proprietary Name: | Mahana Parallel Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mobile<br>Application for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) |
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| Common/Usual Name: | Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) software for Irritable<br>Bowel Syndrome (IBS) |
| Device Class | Class II |
| Classification Name | Computerized behavioral therapy device for treating symptoms of<br>gastrointestinal conditions |
| Predicate Device | Parallel - DEN200029 |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 876.5960 |
| Product Code | QMY |
| Device Regulation Panel: | Gastrointestinal |
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#### Subject device description
Parallel is a Prescription Digital Therapeutic (PDT) mobile application designed to deliver Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). PDTs are a new class of treatment using software to treat medical diseases.
The Parallel CBT program has been tailored for patients with IBS. The rationale for applying CBT to treat IBS is grounded in the biopsychosocial model. This model states that one's biology, thoughts, and behaviors influence IBS symptom expression in a bidirectional way. The biological substrate of these interactions that affect IBS outcomes is the "brain-gut axis". The brain-gut axis underlies the pathways (e.g., psychological, behavioral functioning, and physiological interactions) that contribute to IBS symptom manifestation.2 CBT allows patients to influence brain-gut communication in order to reduce the severity of IBS.
Parallel is available by prescription only and is intended to provide 3 months of cognitive behavioral therapy for adult patients, aged 22 years and older, with IBS. Parallel is intended to provide CBT, as an adjunct to any other IBS treatments. The Parallel mobile application uses the patient's mobile phone or tablet to deliver therapy on demand as a complement to the provider's care.
Typical length of the therapy period is 3 months and is composed of ten (10) sessions. The first session explains IBS symptoms, the key features of the brain-gut axis, and the personalization of the rationale for CBT. The next nine (9) sessions provide personalized treatment for IBS by asking patients and getting them to complete interactive tasks. Each session contains several pages of content which may be text, audio files, video files, or interactive components. During the program, patients are provided short tasks to complete during the week. Patients are also asked to complete questionnaires from time to rate the severity of their IBS symptoms and the impact symptoms are having on their life and mood.
#### Indication for use
The indication for use of the subject Parallel (mobile version) remains identical that of the predicate Parallel (web version - DEN200029):
Parallel™ is a prescription-only digital therapeutic device intended to provide cognitive behavioral therapy for adults aged 22 years of age and older who have been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Parallel is indicated as a 3 month treatment for patients with IBS. Parallel treats IBS by reducing the severity of symptoms and is intended to be used together with other IBS treatments.
#### Technological characteristic differences
The changes from the predicate device consist of:
- Technical optimization for mobile application environment over web-based software including: ●
- Software platform to mobile environment. -
- Web to mobile device user interface form factor. -
- Downloading homework PDF files to interactive in-app homework. -
- Minor content adjustments including: ●
- Updates to reflect current clinical best practice. -
- -Reordering of some contents within sessions.
- Changes to session breaks for length consistency. -
- Digitization of homework process. -
<sup>1</sup> Moss-Morris, R., et al. (2010). A randomized controlled trial of a cognitive behavioural therapy-based self management intervention for irritable bowel syndrome in primary care. Psychological medicine, 40(1), 85-94.
<sup>2</sup> van Tilburg, M. A., et al. (2013). Which psychological factors exacerbate irritable bowel syndrome? Development
of a comprehensive model. Journal of psychosomatic research, 74(6), 486-492.
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#### Clinical tests
The differences between the predicate (Parallel web version) and the subject (Parallel mobile version) devices consist of technological changes and minor adjustments to content.
The core CBT skills that constitute the clinical basis of the predicate Parallel (web version) are unchanged and remain identical in the subject Parallel (mobile version). There is no impact to clinical functionality, and no new introduced or modified existing risks. By following Mahana's Design Control process, it is sufficient to establish substantial equivalence between the web and mobile versions of Parallel. Therefore, no additional clinical studies are necessary to establish substantial equivalence between the web and mobile versions of Parallel, and to provide reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness.
#### Non-clinical tests
Following Mahana's design control procedures, verification activities have been completed successfully for Parallel. Parallel software verification passed all tests within the passing criteria with limitations. All open bugs were triaged for risk, documented, and in accordance with ISO14971. All open bugs are either in queue for fix in the current sprint cycle or deferred for a future sprint cycle with justification. All deferred bugs have been documented and found acceptable for risk.
The subject device (Parallel mobile version) was assessed for human factors risk and there were no critical tasks discovered during risk assessment. Parallel (mobile version) passed user usability testing for usability, navigation, functionality, and ability to complete tasks.
In conclusion, the clinical and non-clinical tests demonstrate that the subject device (Parallel mobile version) is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as or better than the legally marketed device predicate (Parallel web version - DEN200029).
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