K231779 · Epitel, Inc. · OMB · Jan 3, 2024 · Neurology
Device Facts
Record ID
K231779
Device Name
REMI AI Discrete Detection Module
Applicant
Epitel, Inc.
Product Code
OMB · Neurology
Decision Date
Jan 3, 2024
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 882.1400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
AI/ML, Software as a Medical Device, PCCP, Real-World Evidence, Pediatric
Real-World Evidence
Submission
Device
Sponsor
RWD Sources
RWE Use Summary
Key Tags
K231779 · Jan 3, 2024
REMI AI Discrete Detection Module
Epitel, Inc.
Retrospective EEG recordings from Epilepsy Monitoring Units (EMU); Retrospective ambulatory EEG monitoring records
Retrospective clinical EEG data was used to train the algorithm and to validate its performance (sensitivity and false alarm rate) against a consensus-determined reference standard established by expert epileptologists.
REMI-AI DDM Training and Validation Study; Retrospective analysis of clinical EEG records; Follow-up/Duration: Up to 7 days (EMU) or 3 days (ambulatory)
Adult and pediatric patients (6+ years) undergoing EEG monitoring; Sample Size: 108 records for training; 50 records for validation
Not applicable for this study
Event-level sensitivity and False Alarm Rate (FAR)
AI Performance
Output
Algorithm
Acceptance
Observed
Dev DS
Dev Readers
Test DS
Test Readers
Electrographic seizure detection
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Sensitivity > 70% and False Alarm Rate < 0.35 FP/hr
Event-level Sensitivity 86.2% and False Alarm Rate 0.162 FP/hr
108 patient records (73 seizure patients, 35 non-seizure patients)
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50 patient records (31 seizure patients, 19 non-seizure patients)
The REMI-AI Discrete Detection Module (REMI-AI DDM) is indicated for the analysis of REMI Remote EEG Monitoring System electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings. REMI-AI DDM is intended to be used by physicians qualified to analyze and interpret EEG who will exercise professional judgment in using the information. As an aide to the qualified physician's REMI EEG review, REMI-AI DDM marks previously acquired sections of REMI EEG that may correspond to neurological events of interest indicative of potential electrographic seizures lasting at least 10 seconds in duration. REMI-AI DDM is indicated for use with adult and pediatric patients (6+ years). REMI-AI DDM does not mark REMI EEG records in real time and does not provide any diagnostic conclusion about the patient's condition to the user.
Device Story
REMI-AI DDM is a SaMD that processes previously acquired 4-channel EEG data (bilateral, bipolar frontal and temporoparietal) from the REMI Remote EEG Monitoring System. The device automatically identifies and annotates potential electrographic seizures (≥10 seconds) within the EEG traces. It is used by physicians in clinical settings to assist in EEG review; it does not operate in real-time. The output consists of visual markers on the EEG record, which the physician reviews to exercise clinical judgment. The device does not provide diagnostic conclusions. By highlighting potential seizure events, it aims to improve the efficiency and accuracy of EEG review, potentially benefiting patients by facilitating faster identification of neurological events.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical validation used 50 patient records (31 with seizures, 19 without) totaling 2,562.5 hours. Ground truth established by 3-expert epileptologist panel consensus. Primary endpoints: Sensitivity >70%, FAR <0.35 FP/hr. Results: Event-level sensitivity 86.2% (95% CI: 79.5% lower bound); mean per-patient sensitivity 92.2%. Event-level FAR 0.162 FP/hr (95% CI: 0.221 upper bound); mean per-patient FAR 0.176 FP/hr. Data included focal, focal-to-generalized, and generalized seizures across pediatric and adult populations in EMU and ambulatory settings.
Technological Characteristics
SaMD; analyzes 4-channel EEG data from REMI sensors. Algorithm identifies discrete seizure-like events. Software-based; no hardware components. Connectivity via REMI system integration. Developed per FDA guidance and recognized standards. Includes an authorized Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) for future algorithm performance optimizations.
Indications for Use
Indicated for analysis of REMI Remote EEG Monitoring System recordings in adult and pediatric patients (6+ years) to assist qualified physicians in identifying potential electrographic seizures lasting ≥10 seconds. Not for real-time use; does not provide diagnostic conclusions.
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.
Predicate Devices
Persyst 14 EEG Review and Analysis Software (K182181)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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January 3, 2024
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Epitel, Inc. Randy Parry Staff Regulatory Affairs Specialist 465 S 400 E Suite 250 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Re: K231779
Trade/Device Name: REMI AI Discrete Detection Module Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.1400 Regulation Name: Electroencephalograph Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OMB Dated: December 1, 2023 Received: December 1, 2023
Dear Randy Parry:
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 (the 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 available 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) K231779
Device Name
REMI-AI Discrete Detection Module (REMI-AI DDM)
Indications for Use (Describe)
The REMI-AI Discrete Detection Module (REMI-AI DDM) is indicated for the analysis of REMI Remote EEG Monitoring System electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings. REMI-AI DDM is intended to be used by physicians qualified to analyze and interpret EEG who will exercise professional judgment in using the information.
As an aide to the qualified physician's REMI EEG review. REMI-AI DDM marks previously acquired sections of REMI EEG that may correspond to neurological events of interest indicative of potential electrographic seizures lasting at least 10 seconds in duration. REMI-AI DDM is indicated for use with adult and pediatric patients (6+ years).
REMI-AI DDM does not mark REM EEG records in real time and diagnostic conclusion about the patient's condition to the user.
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# REMI-Al Discrete Detection Module (REMI-AI DDM) 510(k) SUMMARY
# 1. Applicant Information
Epitel, Inc. 465 S 400 E, Suite 250 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
# Primary Contact Information
Randy Parry Staff Regulatory Affairs Specialist
## Secondary Contact Information
Christopher M. Phillips VP, Regulatory Affairs and Quality
## Date Prepared
December 27, 2023
## 2. Subject Device Information
Name of Device: REMI-Al Discrete Detection Module (REMI-AI DDM) Common or Usual Name: EEG System Classification Name: Automatic Event Detection Software For Full-Montage Electroencephalograph Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code and Regulation Number: OMB - Sec. 882.1400
## 3. Predicate Device
Name of Device: Persyst 14 EEG Review and Analysis Software 510(k) Number: K182181 Manufacturer: Persyst Development Corporation
## 4. Device Description
REMI-Al Discrete Detection Module (REMI-AI DDM) is a software as a medical device (SaMD) that automatically identifies and annotates discrete seizure-like events in previously acquired electroencephalography (EEG) traces to aid a qualified physician in their review of REMI EEG records. REMI-AI DDM analyzes previously acquired EEG data from 4-channel recordings obtained from bilateral, bipolar scalp EEG recordings at both the frontal and temporoparietal regions, collected and stored by the REMI Remote EEG Monitoring System. REMI-AI DDM analyzes EEG recordings and detects regions of the data that may correspond to electrographic seizures lasting at least 10 seconds in duration. These regions are annotated in the REMI EEG file as discrete events and are provided to assist in REMI EEG review.
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# 5. Indications for Use
The REMI-AI Discrete Detection Module (REMI-AI DDM) is indicated for the analysis of REMI Remote EEG Monitoring System electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings. REMI-AI DDM is intended to be used by physicians qualified to analyze and interpret EEG who will exercise professional judgment in using the information.
As an aide to the qualified physician's REMI EEG review, REMI-AI DDM marks previously acquired sections of REMI EEG that may correspond to neurological events of interest indicative of potential electrographic seizures lasting at least 10 seconds in duration. REMI-AI DDM is indicated for use with adult and pediatric patients (6+ years).
REMI-AI DDM does not mark REMI EEG records in real time and does not provide any diagnostic conclusion about the patient's condition to the user.
# 6. Predicate Selection
In alignment with FDA Draft Guidance Best Practices for Selecting a Predicate Device to Support a Premarket Notification [510(k)] Submission - Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff, a predicate device has been selected. Potential predicates were reviewed and the Persyst 14 EEG Review and Analysis Software predicate device was selected as it meets or exceeds the expected safety and performance, does not have unmitigated userrelated or design related safety issues and is not associated with any design-related recalls.
# 7. Substantial Equivalence
REMI-AI DDM has been developed in compliance with applicable FDA requirements and guidance as well as with recognized standards. This submission includes required documentation and testing data demonstrating substantial equivalence of REMI-AI DDM to its predicate device, Persyst 14. REMI-AI DDM has undergone software testing, human factors/usability testing, and Clinical Validation which demonstrate that it is safe and effective for its intended use. Assessment of the technological characteristics, intended use, and conclusions drawn from the verification tests, presented in their respective sections of this submission, demonstrate that the device is as safe and effective as the legally marketed predicate device.
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# 7.1 Summary of Technological Characteristics and Substantial Equivalence to Predicate Device
| Attribute | Subject Device<br>REMI Discrete Detection Module (REMI-AI DDM)<br>(K231779) | Predicate Device<br>Persyst 14 EEG Review and Analysis Software<br>(K182181) |
|-------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Classification and<br>Regulation | Class II per 21 CFR 882.1400<br>Automatic Event Detection Software for Full-<br>Montage Electroencephalograph | Class II per 21 CFR 882.1400<br>Automatic Event Detection Software for Full-<br>Montage Electroencephalograph |
| FDA Product Code(s) | OMB | OMB |
| Intended Use | Automatically identify and annotate events of<br>interest in electroencephalograph traces to aid with<br>EEG review. | Provide a means for review of EEG data, and<br>automatically identify and annotate events of interest<br>in electroencephalograph traces to aid with EEG<br>review. |
| Indications for Use | The REMI-AI Discrete Detection Module (REMI-AI<br>DDM) is indicated for the analysis of REMI Remote<br>EEG Monitoring System electroencephalogram<br>(EEG) recordings. REMI-AI DDM is intended to be<br>used by physicians qualified to analyze and<br>interpret EEG who will exercise professional<br>judgment in using the information.<br>As an aide to the qualified physician's REMI EEG<br>review, REMI-AI DDM marks previously acquired<br>sections of REMI EEG that may correspond to<br>neurological events of interest indicative of<br>potential electrographic seizures lasting at least 10<br>seconds in duration. REMI-AI DDM is indicated for<br>use with adult and pediatric patients (6+ years).<br>REMI-AI DDM does not mark REMI EEG records<br>in real time and does not provide any diagnostic<br>conclusion about the patient's condition to the<br>user. | 1. Persyst 14 EEG Review and Analysis Software is<br>intended for the review, monitoring and analysis of<br>EEG recordings made by electroencephalogram<br>(EEG) devices to aid neurologists in the assessment<br>of EEG. This device is intended to be used by<br>qualified medical practitioners who will exercise<br>professional judgment in using the information.<br>2. The Seizure Detection and Seizure Probability<br>component of Persyst 14 is intended to mark<br>previously acquired sections of the adult (greater<br>than or equal to 18 years) EEG recordings that may<br>correspond to electrographic seizures, in order to<br>assist qualified clinical practitioners in the<br>assessment of EEG traces. EEG recordings should<br>be obtained with a full scalp montage according to<br>the standard 10/20 system.<br>9. This device does not provide any diagnostic<br>conclusion about the patient's condition to the user. |
| Presentation of<br>Seizure activity | Seizure activity is marked in the EEG trace to be<br>viewed in an EEG viewing software | Seizure activity is marked in the EEG trace to be<br>viewed in an EEG viewing software |
| Physiological Signal<br>Acquired | Previously collected Electroencephalogram (EEG)<br>data collected from the scalp | Previously collected Electroencephalogram (EEG)<br>data collected from the scalp |
| Compatible EEG<br>source data | 4 channels of EEG data collected from bilateral,<br>bipolar scalp at both the frontal and<br>temporoparietal regions gathered from REMI<br>Sensors | Multiple channels of EEG collected from the scalp at<br>standard locations from a full montage according to<br>the standard 10/20 system |
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# 8. Performance Data
Testing that verifies the performance requirements of the subject device was conducted and is included in this premarket notification, the results of which support a determination of substantial equivalence. A summary of the testing is included below:
REMI-AI DDM was tested to verify its design and to validate its safe and effective use for the intended population and use environments. Testing included the following:
| Test Type | Summary |
|------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Software Verification | Software verification testing conducted to ensure software meets specified<br>requirements |
| Clinical Validation | The algorithm was tested against a clinical reference to ensure it meets<br>clinical performance requirements (as outlined in Section 11, Clinical<br>Validation |
| Human Factors Validation for REMI-<br>AI DDM outputs | REMI-AI DDM outputs were evaluated by representative epileptologist<br>reviewers to validate the usability of the annotations |
REMI-AI DDM met all predetermined acceptance criteria derived from the above listed tests and demonstrated substantially equivalent performance as compared with the predicate device.
# 9. Clinical Study
EEG data from adult and pediatric patients was used to 1) train the REMI-AI DDM algorithm to identify potential electrographic seizure events in a broad patient population, and 2) validate the REMI-AI DDM algorithm's ability to identify potential electrographic seizure events within an indicated patient population.
Patients at these sites wore REMI wireless EEG sensors at bilateral frontal and temporoparietal scalp sites alongside standard-of-care 19-channel, full-montaqe, video-EEG for up to 7 continuous days in Epilepsy Monitoring Units (EMUs) or for up to 3 continuous days during athome ambulatory EEG monitoring.
EEG data used to generate a reference standard for REMI-AI DDM was collected from standard 19+channel wired 10-20 montage EEG records acquired concurrently with REMI 4-channel EEG. Prior to inclusion in the validation data set, all subjects' EEG records underwent panel review by 3 independent expert epileptologists. Experts consisted of a panel of 6 epileptologists, holding certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or certification by the American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology with Special Competency in Epilepsy Monitoring. Consensus ground truth electrographic seizure negative determinations were made using the wired EEG records when at least 2 of 3 members identified the presence or absence of an electrographic seizure event.
The REMI-AI DDM validation data set consisted of 31 patient records with 87 consensusdetermined electrographic seizures lasting at least 10 seconds in duration, and 19 patient records with no consensus-determined electrographic seizures, for a total validation sample size
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of 50. All attempts were made to ensure diverse subject demographics. The consensusdetermined electrographic seizures represented in the validation data set include:
- Focal
- . Focal Evolving to Generalized
- Generalized ●
# 10. Clinical Reference
EEG data used to generate a reference standard for REMI-AI DDM was collected from standard 19+channel wired 10-20 montage EEG records acquired concurrently with REMI 4-channel EEG. Prior to inclusion in the validation data set, all patients' EEG records underwent panel review by 3 independent expert epileptologists. Experts consisted of a panel of 6 epileptologists, holding certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or certification by the American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology with Special Competency in Epilepsy Monitoring, Consensus ground truth electrographic seizures and seizure negative determinations were made using the wired EEG records when at least 2 of 3 members identified the presence or absence of an electrographic seizure event.
## Training and Clinical Reference Data Overview
Demographics by age are presented in Table 10.1 below.
| Age | Train | Train Sz | Train No-Sz | Test | Test Sz | Test No-Sz |
|-------------|----------|----------|-------------|----------|----------|------------|
| Child (≤21) | 43 (40%) | 31 (42%) | 12 (34%) | 24 (48%) | 13 (42%) | 11 (58%) |
| Adult (22+) | 65 (60%) | 42 (58%) | 23 (66%) | 26 (52%) | 18 (58%) | 8 (42%) |
| Total | 108 | 73 | 35 | 50 | 31 | 19 |
Table 10.1. Demographics By Age. Train is the set of patient records used to train the algorithm and Test is the set of patient records used in this validation analysis. (Sz: Seizure Patients, No-Sz: Non-Seizure Patients)
| Gender | Train | Train Sz | Train No-Sz | Test | Test Sz | Test No-Sz |
|--------|----------|----------|-------------|----------|----------|------------|
| Male | 46 (43%) | 32 (44%) | 14 (40%) | 26 (52%) | 17 (55%) | 9 (47%) |
| Female | 62 (57%) | 41 (56%) | 21 (60%) | 24 (48%) | 14 (45%) | 10 (53%) |
| Total | 108 | 73 | 35 | 50 | 31 | 19 |
## Demographics by gender are presented in Table 10.2 below.
Table 10.2. Demographics by Gender. Train is the set of patient records used to train the algorithm and Test is the set of patient records used in this validation analysis. (Sz: Seizure Patients, No-Sz: Non-Seizure Patients)
Demographics by EEG monitoring environment are presented in Table 10.3 below.
| Environment | Train | Train Sz | Train No-Sz | Test | Test Sz | Test No-Sz |
|-------------|----------|----------|-------------|----------|----------|------------|
| EMU | 85 (79%) | 59 (81%) | 26 (74%) | 38 (76%) | 27 (87%) | 11 (58%) |
| Ambulatory | 23 (21%) | 14 (19%) | 9 (26%) | 12 (24%) | 4 (13%) | 8 (42%) |
| Total | 108 | 73 | 35 | 50 | 31 | 19 |
Table 10.3. Demographics by Monitoring Environment. Train is the set of patient records used to train the algorithm and Test is the set of patient records used in this validation analysis. (EMU: Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, Sz: Seizure Patients, No-Sz: Non-Seizure Patients)
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A summary of electrographic seizure types included in REMI-AI DDM training and validation is presented in Table 10.4 below.
| Seizure Type | Train | Test |
|-------------------------------|-----------|----------|
| Focal | 254 (45%) | 22 (25%) |
| Focal Evolving to Generalized | 39 (7%) | 35 (40%) |
| Generalized | 269 (48%) | 30 (34%) |
| Total | 562 | 87 |
Table 10.4. Electrographic Seizure Type Count. Train is the set of patient records used to train the alqorithm and Test is the set of patient records used in this validation analysis.
A summary of the duration of seizure record data, broken down by electrographic seizure type, is presented in Table 10.5 below.
| | Focal | | Focal Evolving To Generalized | | Generalized | |
|--------------|----------|---------|-------------------------------|----------|-------------|----------|
| Duration (s) | Train | Test | Train | Test | Train | Test |
| <10 | 9 (4%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 76 (28%) | 0 (0%) |
| 10-20 | 51 (20%) | 4 (18%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 100 (37%) | 14 (47%) |
| 21-40 | 80 (31%) | 1 (5%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 40 (15%) | 7 (23%) |
| 41-60 | 45 (18%) | 7 (32%) | 5 (13%) | 2 (6%) | 43 (16%) | 2 (7%) |
| 61-80 | 25 (10%) | 7 (32%) | 6 (15%) | 6 (17%) | 6 (2%) | 3 (10%) |
| 81-100 | 15 (6%) | 1 (5%) | 10 (26%) | 5 (14%) | 3 (1%) | 2 (7%) |
| 101-120 | 9 (4%) | 1 (5%) | 3 (8%) | 10 (29%) | 1 (0%) | 1 (3%) |
| 121+ | 20 (8%) | 1 (5%) | 15 (38%) | 12 (34%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (3%) |
| Total | 254 | 22 | 39 | 35 | 269 | 30 |
Table 10.5. Duration of Seizures by Electrographic Seizure Type. Train is the set of patient records used to train the algorithm and Test is the set of patient records used in this validation analysis.
## 11. Clinical Validation
REMI-AI DDM validation was evaluated against a combined primary endpoint of Sensitivity > 70% and of a False Alarm Rate (FAR) < 0.35 FP/hr. REMI-AI DDM clinical validation testing demonstrated that REMI-AI DDM achieved Event-Level Sensitivity > 70% (with a calculated 95% Cl lower bound of 79.5%) and FAR < 0.35 False Positives (FP)/hr (with a calculated Cl upper bound of 0.221 FP/hr).
Across all 31 patients with seizures, the event-level Sensitivity was 86.2%. The Mean Per-Patient Sensitivity was determined to be 92.2%, with a 95% Cl Lower Bound of 86.5%, and ranged between 50% to 100%. Per-Patient Sensitivity was 100% for 23 of the 31 patients. At least one known event was detected for all 31 patients with seizures.
Across all 50 patients, the event-level FAR was 0.162 FP/hr (with 415 FP for 2.562.5 hours of data). The Mean Per-Patient FAR was determined to be 0.176 FP/hr, with a 95% Cl Upper Bound of 0.230, and ranged between 0 to 0.929 FP/hr. There were 17 patients with FARs ≤ 0.08 FP/hr, 8 patients with no more than one FP (including 4 non-seizure patients), and 4 patients with no FP, including 2 non-seizure patients.
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# Clinical Reference Data Overview
Sensitivity and FAR by age group is presented in Table 11.1 below.
| Parameter | Pediatric (6-21 years) | Adult (22+ years) |
|---------------------------|------------------------|-------------------|
| Sensitivity | | |
| Subjects with Seizures | n = 13 | n = 18 |
| Event-level Sensitivity | 83.0% | 90.0% |
| 95% Confidence Interval | 73.1, 93.3 | 81.5, 100.0 |
| Subject-level Sensitivity | 87.8% | 95.5% |
| 95% Confidence Interval | 77.0, 97.0 | 90.0, 100.0 |
| False Alarm Rate (FAR) | | |
| Total Subjects | n = 24 | n = 26 |
| Event-level FAR | 0.227 FP/hr | 0.131 FP/hr |
| 95% Confidence Interval | 0.131, 0.335 | 0.085, 0.197 |
| Subject-level FAR | 0.223 FP/hr | 0.132 FP/hr |
| 95% Confidence Interval | 0.146, 0.316 | 0.088, 0.190 |
Table 11.1. Sensitivity and False Alarm Rate by Age Group (pediatrics vs. adults).
Sensitivity and FAR by monitoring environment is presented in Table 11.2 below.
| Parameter | EMU | Ambulatory |
|---------------------------|--------------|--------------|
| Sensitivity | | |
| Subjects with Seizures | n = 27 | n = 4 |
| Event-level Sensitivity | 87.5% | 80.0% |
| 95% Confidence Interval | 80.0, 94.4 | 71.0, 100.0 |
| Subject-level Sensitivity | 92.2% | 92.5% |
| 95% Confidence Interval | 85.9, 97.3 | 77.5, 100.0 |
| False Alarm Rate (FAR) | | |
| Total Subjects | n = 38 | n = 12 |
| Event-level FAR | 0.136 FP/hr | 0.290 FP/hr |
| 95% Confidence Interval | 0.089, 0.194 | 0.170, 0.434 |
| Subject-level FAR | 0.138 FP/hr | 0.294 FP/hr |
| 95% Confidence Interval | 0.096, 0.187 | 0.184, 0.440 |
Table 11.2. Sensitivity and False Alarm Rate by Monitoring Environment (EMU vs. Ambulatory environment).
## 12. Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP)
The REMI-AI DDM has been cleared by the US FDA with an Authorized PCCP. The REMI-AI DDM Authorized PCCP outlines authorized modifications intended to improve algorithm performance through expansion of the training data and/or through optimizations of the algorithm. The Authorized PCCP outlines REM-Al DDM's data management practices (i.e., how data is collected, annotated, curated, stored, retained, controlled, and used), re-training practices, how and when its performance is evaluated.
The Authorized PCCP also defines validation requirements for all algorithm updates. Prior to release, modifications are validated through testing against a previously established validation data set as well as an updated validation data set. Updates to REMI-AI DDM will be
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implemented per the Authorized PCCP and through the Software Update process described in the user manual. Epitel will update the user manual following implemented changes and notify customers of software updates and of any changes they may experience, and these changes will be described in release notes viewable on the Epitel website.
# 13. Substantial Equivalence Conclusion
The REMI-AI Discrete Detection Module (DDM) subject device has the same intended use, similar indications for use and incorporates the same fundamental technology as the legally marketed predicate device to which it was compared, Persyst 14 EEG Review and Analysis Software. Based on intended use, technological characteristics, and performance testing, it can be concluded that the subject device, REMI-AI DDM, is substantially equivalent to the identified predicate device.
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Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
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.
Try it yourself
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.