K213188 · Dyansys, Inc. · NHI · Jan 31, 2022 · Neurology
Device Facts
Record ID
K213188
Device Name
Primary Relief
Applicant
Dyansys, Inc.
Product Code
NHI · Neurology
Decision Date
Jan 31, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 882.5890
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Primary Relief is a percutaneous electrical nerve stimulator (PENS) system indicated for up to 3 days for symptomatic relief of post-operative pain following cesarean section delivery.
Device Story
Primary Relief is a wearable, battery-operated percutaneous electrical nerve stimulator (PENS) for post-operative pain management following cesarean section. Device delivers low-level electrical pulses to auricular cranial nerve branches via three stimulation needles and one ground electrode inserted percutaneously (2 mm depth). Powered by three 1.4V zinc-air batteries; provides continuous stimulation for 72 hours. Constant current source ensures consistent energy delivery regardless of skin impedance. Used in clinical, hospital, or home settings under prescription. Healthcare providers apply the device; patients wear it for the 3-day duration. Output consists of biphasic rectangular pulses with sweep frequency (1-100 Hz). Clinical benefit includes faster reduction of post-operative pain scores compared to standard analgesics, as measured by Numerical Rating Scale (NRS).
Clinical Evidence
Prospective, single-center, double-arm, randomized controlled study (n=44) comparing Primary Relief to standard analgesics for post-operative C-section pain. Primary endpoint: pain intensity via Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) over 72 hours. Results showed significantly faster pain reduction in the intervention group compared to control (p < 0.001). Secondary endpoints (quality of life measures) also showed significant improvement (p < 0.04). No serious adverse events or complications reported.
Indicated for adults undergoing cesarean section delivery for symptomatic relief of post-operative pain for up to 3 days.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator for pain relief is a device used to apply an electrical current to electrodes on a patient's skin to treat pain.
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January 31, 2022
DyAnsys, Inc. Srini Nageshwar CEO 300, North Bayshore Boulevard San Mateo, California 94401
Re: K213188
Trade/Device Name: Primary Relief Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.5890 Regulation Name: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator For Pain Relief Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NHI Dated: December 25, 2021 Received: December 27, 2021
Dear Srini Nageshwar:
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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K213188
Device Name Primary Relief
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Primary Relief is a percutaneous electrical nerve stimulator (PENS) system indicated for up to 3 days for symptomatic relief of post-operative pain following cesarean section delivery .
X 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 submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.87 and 21 CFR 807.92.
510(k) Number: K213188
#### I. SUBMITTER
| Date Prepared: | January 31, 2022 |
|-------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|
| Name: | DyAnsys, Inc |
| Address: | 300, North Bayshore Boulevard,<br>San Mateo, CA 94401, USA |
| Contact Person: | Srini Nageshwar |
| Phone Number: | 408.480.4700 |
| Facsimile Number: | (650)-556-1621 |
#### II. DEVICE INFORMATION
Trade Name: Primary Relief Classification Name: Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (PENS) devices (21 CFR 882.5890) Device Class: Class II Product Code: NHI
#### III. PREDICATE DEVICE INFORMATION
Model Name: SPRINT PNS System (K202660) Manufacturer: SPR Therapeutics, Inc. Classification Name: Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (PENS) devices (21 CFR 882.5890) Device Class: Class II Product Code: NHI
Drug Relief (K173861) manufactured by our company has been used as reference device in this submission.
#### IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Primary Relief is designed to aid in the reduction of post-operative pain by the method of cranial electrical stimulation at the auricular stimulation points. The Primary Relief is a wearable, batteryoperated device that is designed to administer periodical low level electrical pulses to the ear over 3 days / 72 hours from the time of activation of the device.
The electrical pulse from the device will be delivered to the branches of cranial nerves on the ear through a set of wire assembly and stimulation needles. Three zinc air batteries with 1.4 V each
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provide the required stimulation energy for 72 hours. There are three stimulation electrode and one ground electrode which constitute of a needle and lead/ wire with the snap-fit ring. The stimulation needles are inserted at three specific points, which have the ability to stimulate the cranial nerves.
The ground electrode is inserted at one specific point (constant in all treatments) which forms the functional earthing to the device.
This constant current source guarantees equivalent stimulation energy regardless of the individual impedance of the skin.
The stimulation pattern consists of rectangular pulses with differing inter-pulse intervals.
A 3-pin connector is provided, which is used to check the output voltage of the device once it is activated and before applying to the patient with any one of the voltage measuring devices available in the market with the appropriate regulatory compliance
## V. INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Primary Relief is a percutaneous electrical nerve stimulator (PENS) system indicated for up to 3 days for symptomatic relief of post-operative pain following cesarean section delivery.
The Indications for Use statement of Primary Relief is not identical to that of the predicate device; however, the differences do not alter the intended therapeutic use of the device nor do they affect the safety and effectiveness of the device relative to the predicate.
## VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
The DyAnsys, Inc Primary Relief system is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed predicate device SPRINT PNS System (K202660). It was evaluated through performance and nonclinical testing.
| MODEL NAME | Primary Relief<br>(Subject) | SPRINT PNS System<br>(K202660 - Predicate) | Drug Relief<br>(K173861 - Reference) |
|-------------------------------|-----------------------------|--------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|
| MANUFAC-<br>TURER | DyAnsys Inc. | SPR Therapeutics | DyAnsys Inc. |
| Indications for Use Statement | | | |
| | | Table 6.1: Comparison of Technological Characteristics | | |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|
| INDICATIONS<br>FOR USE | The Primary Relief is a<br>percutaneous electrical<br>nerve stimulator (PENS)<br>system indicated for up to<br>3 days for symptomatic<br>relief of post-operative<br>pain following cesarean<br>section delivery. | The SPRINT Peripheral<br>Nerve Stimulation (PNS)<br>System is indicated for up<br>to 60 days in the back and/<br>or extremities for:<br>• Symptomatic relief of<br>chronic, intractable pain,<br>post surgical and post-<br>traumatic<br>acute pain;<br>• Symptomatic relief of<br>post-traumatic pain;<br>• Symptomatic relief of<br>post-operative pain. | The Drug Relief is a<br>percutaneous nerve field<br>stimulator system that<br>can be used as an aid to<br>reduce the symptoms of<br>opioid withdrawal,<br>through application to<br>branches of cranial<br>nerves V, VII, IX and X,<br>and the occipital nerves<br>identified by<br>transillumination. | |
| PATIENT<br>POPULATION | Adults | UNK | Adults | |
| SINGLE USE<br>ELECTRODES | Yes | UNK | UNK | |
| PORTABLE<br>COMPONENT<br>S | Yes | UNK | UNK | |
| TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS | | | | |
| PULSE GENERATOR | | | | |
| PRODUCT<br>DIMENSION<br>(mm) | 50 * 23 * 7 | UNK | 50 * 23 * 7 | |
| MASS (g) | 8 (including battery) | UNK | 6 (including battery) | |
| PRODUCT<br>SHAPE | Rectangle | UNK | Rectangle | |
| POWER | | | | |
| FREQUENCY<br>(Hz) | 1 - 100 (Sweep Pattern) | UNK | 1 - 10 | |
| WAVEFORM | Biphasic with<br>Rectangular Pulse | UNK | Rectangular<br>Pulse | |
| BATTERY<br>TYPE | P13 Zinc Air batteries | UNK | P10 Zinc Air batteries | |
| BATTERY<br>CAPACITY<br>(mAh) | 310 | UNK | 100 | |
| NO. x<br>VOLTAGE (V) | 3 x 1.4 V | UNK | 3 x 1.4 V | |
| PULSE<br>WIDTH(ms) | ~ 0.980 | UNK | ~ 0.980 | |
| DUTY CYCLE | Continuous (0 hrs OFF) | UNK | 2 hours ON / 1 min OFF | |
| TYPICAL<br>BATTERY<br>OPERATING<br>TIME (hours) | 72 | -UNK | 120 | |
| | ENVIRONMENTAL | | | |
| ENVIRONME<br>NT OF USE | Clinics, Hospital and<br>Home environments | UNK | Clinics, Hospital and<br>Home environments | |
| STERILIZATI<br>ON OF<br>ELECTRODES | EtO Sterilization | UNK | EtO Sterilization | |
| RE-USE | Single use Device | UNK | Single use Device | |
| SHELF LIFE | 6 months | 24 months | 6 months | |
| UNK = Not able to determine from publicly available documents.<br>* = Duty Cycle is mentioned as a percentage in the cleared 510(k) summary of predicate device. | | | | |
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## Table 6.2: Comparison of System Characteristics
| System<br>Characteristic | Primary Relief<br>(Subject) | SPRINT PNS System<br>(K202660 - Predicate) | Drug Relief<br>(K173861 - Reference) |
|--------------------------------------|-----------------------------|--------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|
| Pulse Generator | | | |
| Software<br>Controlled | Yes | UNK | Yes |
| Housing<br>Material | ABS Plastic Material | UNK | UNK |
| Electrode Needle Arrays | | | |
| Introduction<br>Method | Percutaneous | UNK | UNK |
| Tissue Contact | Skin/Tissue | UNK | UNK |
| Electrode Type | Percutaneous fine needle | UNK | UNK |
| Stimulating<br>Electrode<br>Material | Titanium | UNK | Titanium |
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| Stimulating<br>electrode shape | Straight | UNK | UNK |
|-----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|-----|-------------------------------------|
| Electrode<br>Configuration | Single needle in all the 4<br>leads | UNK | Single needle in all the 4<br>leads |
| Number of leads | 4 (3 signal and 1 ground) | UNK | 4 (3 signal and 1 ground) |
| Diameter of<br>percutaneous<br>extension (mm) | 0.4 | UNK | 0.4 |
| Electrode Length<br>(mm) | 2 | UNK | 2 |
| Surface area of<br>needle (cm2) | 0.0201 cm² | UNK | 0.0201 cm² |
| Supplied Sterile | Yes | UNK | UNK |
Similar to SPRINT PNS system and Drug Relief, the Primary Relief device is intended to be a prescription (Rx) device for use by or on the order of a licensed healthcare practitioner. All the three devices are body-worn and deliver electrical stimulation therapy for symptomatic relief and management of pain.
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The first minor technological difference lies in the placement of electrodes and the electrode configuration. The flexible SPRINT PNS percutaneous stimulation electrode passes through the skin to a target peripheral nerve associated with a painful area, either in the back or extremities. In contrast, the Primary Relief stimulation electrodes pass through the skin to a depth of 2 mm on the ear to target the associated cranial and occipital nerves of the pain region. The ground electrode of SPRINT PNS is placed transcutaneously whereas that of Primary Relief is placed percutaneously similar to the stimulation electrodes. These differences do not raise any new questions on safety and effectiveness, as both designs pass through the skin and stay in place for the appropriate treatment period, and safely deliver electrical stimulation for the desired short-term period. The clinical study results along with the identical design present in the Drug Relief device show that the device is safe to use on patients for pain management.
The second minor difference is in the duration of patient contact where the SPRINT PNS system is applied for up to 60 days whereas that of the Primary Relief system is up to 3 days. This difference does not raise any new questions on safety and effectiveness.
Results from the clinical study have demonstrated the safety of the therapy and there were no serious adverse events observed during the study and the follow-up period.
Along with results from clinical study, performance bench testing has been performed to establish substantial equivalence of Primary Relief to the cited predicate device. The reference device has been utilized in comparison bench testing to denote the equivalent output characteristics. Hence, evaluation of the effect of the technological differences supports the finding of substantial equivalence.
#### VII. Performance Data
The nonclinical testing of Primary Relief device included biocompatibility testing, electrical safety (electromagnetic compatibility and safety), performance bench testing and software verification and validation.
The Primary Relief device and its components are subjected to performance bench testing to validate the effectiveness of each unit. The final product testing is performed to verify and compare the effectual output along with that of the reference device. The functional test is performed for 72 hours to monitor the continuous performance. The pulse width, pulse duration, amplitude and current values are captured for the Drug Relief device. The Primary Relief has equivalent performance specifications when compared to the predicate and reference devices.
Clinical testing results presented with this submission have demonstrated the safety of the therapy. No serious adverse events were observed during the study.
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#### VIII. Summary of Clinical Information
This was a single centre, double arm, randomized, controlled, parallel assignment prospective study involving 44 participants who underwent Cesarean section (C-section) delivery. The subjects were split into the intervention group (mean age = 24.7 ± 2.6 years) who received the Primary Relief device as the primary method of analgesia and the control group (mean age = 26.6 ± 3.9 years) who received standard analgesics for management of post-operative pain.
The primary efficacy endpoint is pain intensity and the secondary efficacy endpoints included six measures intended to assess the quality of life. The Participants were asked to rate the primary and secondary endpoints on the validated and widely used Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) at 23 intervals spanning 72 hours.
The analysis showed that minimally invasive nerve stimulation intervention using Primary Relief device reduces the pain score faster than the standard control treatment. A very high least-square means difference post six hours suggests that the intervention treatment is clearly more effective in reducing the pain score compared to the treatment received by the control arm (p-value < 0.001). Further analysis on the secondary endpoints also showed a sigmificant positive response in the device intervention group (p -value < 0.04) compared to the control group.
No complications or adverse events were observed in any of the participants during the study period across the two arms.
#### IX. Conclusion
Primary Relief system has been shown to be substantially equivalent to the identified predicate device based on comparison of device classification, intended use, indications for use statement and basic operating principle. Clinical and non-clinical testing shows the suitability of Primary Relief for its intended use of relieving post-operative pain following C-section delivery.
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