SleepCheckRx is indicated to record a patient's respiratory pattern during sleep for the purpose of pre-screening patients for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome. The device is designed for use in home-screening of adults (≥ 22 years of age) with suspected possible sleep breathing disorders. Results can be used to assist the healthcare professional in determining the need for further diagnosis and evaluation. The system is not intended as a substitute for full polysomnography when additional parameters such as sleep stages, limb movements, or EEG activity are required.
Device Story
SleepCheckRx is a smartphone-based software application for home pre-screening of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The device uses the smartphone's native microphone to record breathing and snore sounds for at least 6 hours while the patient sleeps. Patients input demographic data (age, sex, height, weight, neck circumference) and complete a STOP-Bang questionnaire. The recorded audio and patient data are processed by locked machine learning algorithms to assess OSA risk. The system provides a binary output: 'Minimal to Mild Risk' (AHI < 15) or 'Moderate to Severe Risk' (AHI ≥ 15). Healthcare professionals (HCPs) manage access via a secure cloud portal, providing codes to patients. Results are shared with both the patient and the HCP to guide decisions regarding further diagnostic evaluation. The device benefits patients by facilitating early identification of OSA risk in a home setting, potentially streamlining the path to clinical diagnosis.
Clinical Evidence
Prospective, multi-center study (n=228 subjects, 220 analyzable). Compared SleepCheckRx algorithm output against simultaneous Type II (in-home) PSG diagnosis (AASM 2017 guidelines). Primary endpoint: agreement between device and PSG. Results at AHI ≥ 15 threshold: sensitivity 89.3%, specificity 77.6%. No adverse events reported.
Technological Characteristics
Software-only application running on consumer smartphones. Uses native smartphone microphone for acoustic sensing. Connectivity via secure cloud portal for HCP management. Locked machine learning algorithm. No direct patient contact. No specific materials or energy sources beyond smartphone hardware.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adults (≥ 22 years) with suspected sleep breathing disorders for pre-screening of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome in the home environment. Not intended as a substitute for full polysomnography.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A breathing (ventilatory) frequency monitor is a device intended to measure or monitor a patient's respiratory rate. The device may provide an audible or visible alarm when the respiratory rate, averaged over time, is outside operator settable alarm limits. This device does not include the apnea monitor classified in § 868.2377.
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July 5, 2022
ResApp Health Neroli Anderson VP Clinical, Quality And Regulatory Level 12, 100 Creek Street Brisbane, Queensland 4000 Australia
Re: K213360
Trade/Device Name: SleepCheckRx Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.2375 Regulation Name: Ventilatory Effort Recorder Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MNR Dated: June 9, 2022 Received: June 10, 2022
Dear Neroli Anderson:
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) K213360
Device Name SleepCheckRx
Indications for Use (Describe)
Sleep CheckRx is indicated to record a patient's respiratory pattern during sleep for the purpose of pre-screening patients for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome.
The device is designed for use in home-screening of adults (≥ 22 years of age) with suspected possible sleep breathing disorders. Results can be used to assist the healthcare professional in determining the need for further diagnosis and evaluation.
The system is not intended as a substitute for full polysomnography when additional parameters such as sleep stages, limb movements, or EEG activity are required.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# K213360 510(k) Summary (As required by section 807.92(c))
# SLEEPCHECKRx
| I. GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Submitter: | ResApp Health<br>Level 12, 100 Creek Street<br>Brisbane QLD 4000<br>Australia |
| Contact Person: | Neroli Anderson<br>VP Clinical, Quality and Regulatory<br>Level 12, 100 Creek Street<br>Brisbane QLD 4000<br>Australia<br>Phone: +61 416 220 239<br>Email: neroli@resapphealth.com.au |
| Date Prepared: | July 02, 2022 |
| II. DEVICE DETAILS | |
| Trade Name: | SleepCheckRx |
| Common or Usual Name: | Breathing Frequency Monitor |
| Classification Name: | Device: Ventilatory Effort Recorder |
| Regulation: | 21 CFR 868.2375 |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
| Product Code: | MNR |
| Review Panel: | Anesthesiology |
| III. PREDICATE DEVICE | |
| Predicate Device(s): | DROWZLE (K173974) |
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## IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
SleepCheckRx is a software application used by healthcare providers to pre-screen adults at home for the risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). The application is accessed via a compatible smartphone and uses the device's inbuilt microphone to record breathing and snore sounds while the user is asleep, over a minimum duration of 6 hours.
This audio recording, in conjunction with basic information about the user, is analyzed by locked machine learnt software algorithms to provide a risk assessment of the presence of OSA. Prior to use, the patient installs SleepCheckRx on a compatible smartphone and activates the application by entering a code issued to their Healthcare Professional (HCP) through a secure cloud server portal.
The patient enters basic information including date of birth, biological sex, height, weight, and neck circumference. The patient is also required to answer a STOP-Bang questionnaire. The phone is placed on a nightstand as directed, and when the user is ready to go to sleep, they initiate the software that begins a recording.
SleepCheckRx then captures breathing and snore sounds continuously throughout the night until the user stops the recording once they have awoken in the morning (a minimum of 6 hours of recording is required).
In the event of a successful recording, SleepCheckRx provides the user with a binary outcome of either 'Minimal to Mild Risk of OSA' (AHI<15) or 'Moderate to Severe Risk of OSA' (AHI ≥15).
SleepCheckRx requires a healthcare professional (HCP) to access a secure cloud server portal to provide the patient with an access code to use the app downloaded from the Apple App Store.
The results of the patient's recording and the STOP-Bang questionnaire are shared with the patient and the HCP, for the HCP to then determine if further investigation and evaluation is required.
## V. INDICATIONS FOR USE
SleepCheckRx is indicated to record a patient's respiratory pattern during sleep for the purpose of pre-screening patients for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome.
The device is designed for use in home-screening of adults (≥ 22 years of age) with suspected possible sleep breathing disorders. Results can be used to assist the healthcare professional in determining the need for further diagnosis and evaluation.
The system is not intended as a substitute for full polysomnography when additional parameters such as sleep stages, limb movements, or EEG activity are required.
### VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
A summary comparison of technological characteristics between the SleepCheckRx and the predicate device is provided below.
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# ResApp Health. ResApp Health.
K213360 SleepCheckRx 510(k) Premarket Notification (Traditional)
| Device Name | DROWZLE | SleepCheckRx | Comparison |
|----------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510k number | K173974 | K213360 | N/A |
| Regulation<br>Number | 21 CFR§ 868.2375 | 21 CFR§ 868.2375 | Same regulation<br>number. |
| Regulation<br>Name | Breathing Frequency<br>Monitor | Breathing Frequency<br>Monitor | Same regulation name |
| Product Code | MNR | MNR | Same product code. |
| Intended Use | Home-use for screening<br>patients with possible<br>sleep disorders. | Home-use for screening<br>patients with possible<br>sleep disorders. | Equivalent. Both<br>devices intended to<br>home screen patients<br>with possible sleep<br>disorders. |
| Indications for<br>Use | DROWZLE is indicated<br>to record a patient's<br>respiratory pattern during<br>sleep for the purpose of<br>prescreening patients for<br>obstructive sleep apnea<br>(OSA) syndrome.<br>The device is designed<br>for use in home-<br>screening of adults with<br>suspected possible sleep<br>breathing disorders.<br>Results are used to<br>assist the healthcare<br>professional in<br>determining the need for<br>further diagnosis and<br>evaluation.<br>The system is not<br>intended as a substitute<br>for full polysomnography<br>when additional<br>parameters such as<br>sleep stages, limb<br>movements, or EEG<br>activity are required. | SleepCheckRx is<br>indicated to record a<br>patient's respiratory<br>pattern during sleep for<br>the purpose of pre-<br>screening patients for<br>obstructive sleep apnea<br>(OSA) syndrome.<br>The device is designed<br>for use in home-<br>screening of adults (≥ 22<br>years of age) with<br>suspected possible sleep<br>breathing disorders.<br>Results can be used to<br>assist the healthcare<br>professional in<br>determining the need for<br>further diagnosis and<br>evaluation.<br>The system is not<br>intended as a substitute<br>for full polysomnography<br>when additional<br>parameters such as<br>sleep stages, limb<br>movements, or EEG<br>activity are required. | Equivalent indications<br>for use. Both devices<br>intended to record a<br>patient's respiratory<br>pattern during sleep<br>for the purpose of pre-<br>screening patients for<br>obstructive sleep<br>apnea (OSA)<br>syndrome. |
| Target<br>Population | Adults | Adults | Equivalent. Both<br>devices intended for<br>use on adults. |
| Intended Use<br>Environment | Home Environment | Home Environment | Equivalent. Both<br>devices intended for<br>the home environment |
| Device Name | DROWZLE | SleepCheckRx | Comparison |
| Type of Use | Prescription Use (Part 21<br>CFR 801 Subpart D) | Prescription Use (Part 21<br>CFR 801 Subpart D) | Both devices are<br>prescription only use. |
| Method of<br>Measurement | Acoustic analysis of<br>breathing and snoring<br>sounds. | Acoustic analysis of<br>breathing and snoring<br>sounds. | Equivalent. Both<br>devices analyze<br>breathing and snoring<br>sounds. |
| Mode of Action | Analyses breathing<br>sounds to identify<br>respiratory events<br>indicative of OSA or other<br>disorders. | Analyses breathing<br>sounds to identify<br>respiratory events<br>indicative of OSA or other<br>disorders. | Equivalent. Both<br>devices identify<br>respiratory events<br>indicative of OSA or<br>other disorders. |
| Sensor<br>Placement Site | Smartphone placed within<br>24 inches of pillow. | Smartphone placed next<br>to the bedside (on a<br>nightstand). | Equivalent. Both<br>devices utilize smart<br>phones placed in close<br>proximity while<br>sleeping. |
| Sensor<br>Elements | Microphone(s) native to<br>smartphone. | Microphone(s) native to<br>smartphone. | Equivalent. Both<br>devices utilize<br>microphone(s) native<br>to the smartphone. |
| Patient Contact | Software only. No direct<br>patient contact. | Software only. No direct<br>patient contact. | Equivalent. Software<br>only. Neither device<br>patient contacting. |
| Portability | Yes | Yes | Equivalent. Both<br>devices downloaded<br>onto a smartphone. |
| Measured<br>Variable | Oral and nasal breath<br>sounds. | Oral and nasal breath<br>sounds. | Equivalent. Both<br>devices detect oral and<br>nasal breath sounds. |
| Breathing<br>Events | Breath sound gaps >10<br>seconds. | Breathing pauses of<br>duration ≥ 6s but < 60<br>seconds. | Equivalent. Both<br>devices detect<br>breathing events<br>(however the<br>algorithms have been<br>trained to detect events<br>of different durations). |
| Sensor<br>Attachment | N/A | N/A | Equivalent. Neither<br>device has a sensor<br>attachment. |
| Display Type | Smartphone display | Smartphone display | Equivalent. Both<br>devices utilize the<br>smartphone display. |
| Signal Loss<br>Indicator | N/A | N/A | Equivalent. Neither<br>device has a signal<br>loss indicator. |
| Reported<br>Metrics | Risk of OSA based on the<br>following AHI estimates: | Risk of OSA based on the<br>following AHI estimates: | Equivalent. Both<br>devices report the risk |
| Device Name | DROWZLE | SleepCheckRx | Comparison |
| | Minimal to Mild Risk of OSA (AHI<15) Moderate to Severe Risk of OSA (AHI ≥15). Risk classification based on standard questionnaires:<br>a. STOP-Bang<br>b. Epworth Sleepiness Scale<br>c. Calculated Resonea Index | Minimal to Mild Risk of OSA (AHI<15) Moderate to Severe Risk of OSA (AHI ≥15). STOP-Bang questionnaire is also reported. | of OSA based on a<br>binary output, i.e.,<br>either minimal to mild risk of OSA (AHI<15),<br>or moderate to severe risk of OSA (AHI ≥15).<br>Both devices report the STOP-Bang score.<br>SleepCheckRx does not report the Epworth<br>scale, nor does it display a proprietary<br>index score. |
| Reporting of<br>Results to HCP | Results are available for<br>review by the clinician via<br>email. | Results are available for<br>review by the clinician via<br>the portal. | Equivalent. Both<br>devices may be<br>reviewed via a clinician<br>portal. |
| Sleep Night Use | Can be used multiple<br>nights. | Can be used multiple<br>nights. | Equivalent. Both<br>devices may be used<br>over multiple nights. |
| Maximum Run-<br>time | No maximum run-time. | No maximum run-time. | Equivalent. Neither<br>device specifies a<br>maximum run-time. |
| Minimum Time<br>Required for<br>result | 2 hours | 6 hours | SleepCheckRx is<br>required to be used for<br>a longer period of time<br>(6 hours) to ensure<br>more accurate results. |
| Controller | Smartphone<br>microprocessor. | Smartphone<br>microprocessor. | Equivalent. Both<br>devices utilize a<br>smartphone. |
| Physical<br>Characteristics | Software runs on user's<br>smartphone. | Software runs on user's<br>smartphone. | Equivalent. Both<br>devices utilize a<br>smartphone. |
| Power | Smartphone plugged into<br>wall outlet with built-in<br>battery back-up. | Smartphone plugged into<br>wall outlet with built-in<br>battery back-up. | Equivalent. Both<br>devices utilize a<br>smartphone. |
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# ResApp Health. ResApp Health.
K213360 SleepCheckRx 510(k) Premarket Notification (Traditional)
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# ResApp Health. ResApp Health.
K213360 SleepCheckRx 510(k) Premarket Notification (Traditional)
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### VII. NON-CLINICAL PERFORMANCE DATA
SleepCheckRx performance data included various verification and validation activities to demonstrate compliance with the applicable FDA guidance documents, including:
- · Software verification and validation testing was performed in accordance with the applicable requirements outlined in the FDA quidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices (2005).
- · Cybersecurity verification and validation testing in accordance with the applicable requirements outlined in the FDA guidance Content of Premarket Submissions for Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices - Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff (2014).
- · Device Compatibility testing was performed to ensure that compatible smartphones support equivalent performance.
- An evaluation of performance of SleepCheckRx under conditions part of intended use environment (noise, distances, direction, etc.) to verify device effectiveness.
- · Human Factors Engineering (HFE) / Usability evaluation was performed in accordance with the applicable requirements of FDA Guidance. Applying Human Factors and Usability Engineering to Medical Devices. Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff. February 3, 2016.
### VIII. CLINICAL DATA
A prospective, multi-center, single-staged study on the SleepCheckRx algorithm was conducted on 228 adult analyzable subjects.
The clinical study used a binomial endpoint comparing the presence and severity of OSA, by using sleep sounds captured and analyzed by the SleepCheckRx algorithm and comparing them to a simultaneous PSG diagnosis (gold standard). PSG diagnosis was established by independent scorers, in accordance with the Type II (in-home) American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) 2017 Guidelines.
Sleep sound recordings were captured by the SleepCheckRx algorithm throughout the night (minimum of 6 hours) according to the overnight sleep study protocol. Sleep sounds were recorded by a compatible smartphone (loaded with the SleepCheckRx sound recording algorithm) placed on the nightstand, simultaneously with PSG. Each sleep study was scored by a qualified independent sleep scorer.
The mean age of all subjects was 50 years, with a higher percentage of males in the study (63%). The mean BMI was 29.8 and the mean neck circumference of 39.4.
Results of the study (n=220) demonstrated an agreement between SleepCheckRx and clinical diagnosis (using 2 independent PSG scorers) of 109 from 122 subjects (sensitivity 89.3%) with moderate to severe risk of OSA (AHI ≥15), and an agreement of 76 from 98 subjects (specificity 77.6%) with minimal to mild risk of OSA (AHI<15).
There were no adverse events or adverse device effects reported during the study.
### IX. Substantial Equivalence discussion
SleepCheckRx has the same intended use as the predicate DROWZLE. Both software platforms are intended to record a patient's respiratory pattern during sleep for the purpose of prescreening patients for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome.
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Both devices are designed for use in home-screening adults with suspected possible sleep breathing disorders. The results of both devices are used to assist the healthcare professional in determining the need for further diagnosis and evaluation.
Both devices report the risk of OSA based on a binary output, i.e., either minimal to mild risk of OSA (AHI<15), or moderate to severe risk of OSA (AHI ≥15).
SleepCheckRx is supported by clinical data demonstrating a sensitivity and specificity at the AHI ≥ 15 threshold of 89.3% and 77.6% respectively (n=220) when compared to clinical diagnosis. These results are comparable to the DROWZLE device which reported a sensitivity of 93.7% and specificity of 63% (AHI>15).
#### CONCLUSIONS X.
Based on the information provided in this submission, the SleepCheckRx is substantially equivalent to the predicate DROWZLE device.
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The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
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Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.