K242525 · Nerbio Medical Software Platforms, Inc. · KOI · Dec 5, 2024 · Anesthesiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K242525
Device Name
iTOF®
Applicant
Nerbio Medical Software Platforms, Inc.
Product Code
KOI · Anesthesiology
Decision Date
Dec 5, 2024
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 868.2775
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric, 3rd-Party Reviewed
Indications for Use
The iTOF is a neuromuscular transmitor for monitoring the neuromuscular block of a patient in the operating theatre, recovery room or intensive care unit.
Device Story
iTOF is an acceleromyography-based quantitative neuromuscular transmission (NMT) monitor. It measures muscle movement acceleration in response to controlled electrical nerve stimulation. The system comprises a Bluetooth-connected hardware unit (nerve stimulator, 9V battery, accelerometer sensor, stimulation cables) and a mobile app user interface. Operated by anesthesiologists, doctors, or nurse anesthetists in clinical settings (OR, ICU, recovery), the device delivers stimulation patterns (TOF, PTC, DBS, TWI, TET) and captures twitch responses. The app displays stimulation settings, timing, and measurement results (e.g., T4/T1, T4/Tref). Clinicians use this objective data to evaluate the depth of neuromuscular blockade, informing clinical decisions regarding patient management and recovery from paralytic agents.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical or animal studies were conducted. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, including functional performance testing of stimulation waveforms, biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1), electrical safety, EMC, wireless coexistence, and software verification/validation.
Technological Characteristics
Surface-contacting device using 3-D accelerometry for NMT monitoring. Materials: Latex-Free Neoflex (thermoplastic elastomer) for splint. Energy: 9V non-rechargeable battery. Stimulation: Constant current (0-70 mA), monophasic 200μsec pulse width, max 370V. Connectivity: Bluetooth-enabled mobile app interface. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-10, IEEE/ANSI C63.27. Software: Moderate level of concern.
Indications for Use
Indicated for monitoring neuromuscular blockade in adult or pediatric patients in operating theatres, recovery rooms, or intensive care units.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An electrical peripheral nerve stimulator (neuromuscular blockade monitor) is a device used to apply an electrical current to a patient to test the level of pharmacological effect of anesthetic drugs and gases.
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December 5, 2024
Nerbio Medical Software Platforms, Inc. % Dave Yungvirt Accredited Person, Reviewer Third Party Review Group, LLC 25 Independence Blvd Warren, New Jersey 07059
Re: K242525
Trade/Device Name: iTOF Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.2775 Regulation Name: Electrical Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KOI Dated: November 27, 2024 Received: November 27, 2024
#### Dear Dave Yungvirt:
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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Sincerely,
# James J. Lee -S
for Bradley Quinn Assistant Director DHT1C: Division of Anesthesia, Respiratory, and Sleep Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT, and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
#### Device Name
iTOF® Wireless Quantitative Neuromuscular Transmission (NMT) Monitor
#### Trade Name: iTOF
Indications for Use (Describe)
The iTOF is a neuromuscular transmitor for monitoring the neuromuscular block of a patient in the operating theatre, recovery room or intensive care unit.
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510k Summary
This summary of 510(k) information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of CFR 807.92.
### 5.1. Submitter
#### Nerbio Medical Software Platforms, Inc.
1900 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124, USA Telephone: US +1(877) 448-4585 E-mail: support@nerbio.com Website: www.nerbio.com
#### Primary Contact:
Kenneth Leonard CEO Ken@nerbio.com
### Date Summary Prepared:
24 Aug 2024
### 5.2. Device
| Trade or Proprietary Name: | iTOF® |
|----------------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Common or Usual Name: | Neuromuscular Transmission (NMT) Monitor |
| Regulation Name: | Electrical peripheral nerve stimulator |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 868.2775 |
| Product Code: | KOI |
| Class of Device: | Class II |
| Classification Panel: | Anesthesiology |
## 5.3. Legally marketed device(s) to which equivalence is claimed
| 510(k) | K172690 |
|-------------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Trade/Proprietary Name: | ToFscan |
| Common Name: | NeuroMuscular Transmission (NMT) monitor |
| Regulation Name: | Electrical peripheral nerve stimulator |
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| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 868.2775 |
|-----------------------|-----------------|
| Product Code: | KOI |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Classification Panel: | Anesthesiology |
The predicate has not been subject to a design-related recall.
No reference devices were used in this submission.
### 5.4. Description of the device
The iTOF is an accelerometery based Quantitative Neuromuscular Blockade Monitor that provides continuous, non-invasive neuromuscular transmission (NMT) monitoring by measuring the acceleration of muscle movement (acceleromyography) during controlled electrical stimulations. The iTOF allows medical professionals to accurately monitor and evaluate the depth of neuromuscular blockade of an adult or paediatric patient in the intensive care ward, operating theatre, or recovery room.
It is used by health professionals - anaesthesiologists, doctors, or fully qualified nurse anaesthetists for objective or subjective neuromuscular transmission monitoring.
The iTOF system consists of a mobile device app (User Interface Software), a Bluetooth connected nerve stimulation device (Hardware and Firmware) powered by a 9 Volt nonrechargeable battery, an Accelerometer Sensor, and Stimulation Cables.
The App displays user interface elements including the various stimulation settings controls, the time elapsed between stimulations (all modes), and the results for the measurements made in response to types of stimulation chosen by the user (TOF, PTC, and DBS) (TET and TWI responses are gauged visually by the health professional).
The hardware device portion of the iTOF system provides the electrical stimulation patterns via the Stimulation Cables and quantitatively measures the resulting twitch via the Accelerometer Sensor.
The iTOF can perform several different modes of electrical stimulation in accordance with usual clinical practice:
- TOF (Train Of Four)
- PTC (Post Tetanic Count)
- DBS (Double Burst) (3.3)
- TWI (Single Twitch) (0.1Hz, 1 Hz, 2Hz)
- TET (Tetanus) (50Hz)
The accessories that can be used with the device include:
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- iTOF Splint (included)
### 5.5. Indications for use
The iTOF is a neuromuscular transmission monitor for monitoring the neuromuscular block of a patient in the operating theatre, recovery room or intensive care unit.
The Indications for Use statement is identical to the predicate device.
#### 5.6 Comparison of technological characteristics with the predicate device
Measuring and/or observing the movement of the thumb in response to well-defined electrical stimulation patterns in order to monitor the neuromuscular blocking of a patient is the technological principle for both the subject and predicate devices.
At a high level, the subject and predicate device are based on the following similar technological elements as presented in the table below.
| Stimulation Functions | | |
|--------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|
| Features | iTOF (subject device) | ToFscan (predicate device) |
| Stimulation current<br>output | Constant current, 0-70 mA,<br>monophasic 200μsec pulse width | Constant current, 0-60 mA,<br>monophasic 200μsec pulse width |
| Maximum stimulation<br>voltage | 370V (70 mA, 5kΩ) | 300V (60 mA, 5kΩ) |
| Stimulation Mode | | |
| TOF | Yes | Yes |
| TOF auto | Yes | Yes |
| PTC | Yes | Yes |
| 0.1Hz, 1Hz, 2Hz ST | Yes | 0.1 and 1 Hz only |
| TET 50 Hz | Yes | Yes |
| DBS | 3.3 DBS only | 3.3 and 3.2 DBS |
| ATP | No (manual selection only) | Yes (automatic and manual<br>selection) |
| Calculations and Measurements | | | | |
|-------------------------------|-----------------------|----------------------------|--|--|
| Features | iTOF (subject device) | ToFscan (predicate device) | | |
| TOF calculation | Yes | Yes | | |
| PTC count | Yes | Yes | | |
| T4/T1 | Yes | Yes | | |
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| T4/Tref | Yes | Yes |
|-------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|
| Displays amplitude of<br>responses / bars | Yes | Yes |
| Type of sensor | 3-D accelerometer | 3-D accelerometer |
| General safety | IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2,<br>IEC 60601-2-10, IEEE/ANSI C63.27 | IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2,<br>IEC 60601-2-10 |
The following technological differences exist between the subject and predicate device:
- The iTOF maximum stimulation voltage and current is 370V (70 mA, 5kΩ)
- The iTOF includes 2Hz ST stimulation
- The iTOF utilizes 3.3 DBS only
- The iTOF allows for manual mode selection only (no ATP)
- The iTOF allows the user to select a repeat frequency interval between 10s to 1h (TOF, ST, DBS)
or 30s to 1h (PTC, TET) instead of 15s to 15min only (TOF) or a set duration only (other modes)
- The iTOF utilizes a standard 9V alkaline non-rechargeable battery
- The iTOF utilizes a single accelerometer sensor and separate thumb splint
- The iTOF utilizes a mobile device application user interface through a Bluetooth connection
These differences do not alter the intended diagnostic use of the device nor raise different questions of safety and effectiveness, and are supported by the following performance data.
#### 5.7 Performance data
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination:
### Functional performance testing
Functional performance testing of output waveforms, voltage and current of different stimulation modes and simulated skin resistances.
### Biocompatibility testing
The iTOF Splint is a surface-contacting device in direct contact with intact skin for a limited exposure duration of less than 24 hours.
The biocompatibility evaluation for the Splint (part in contact with the patient) which is made up of Latex Free Neoflex™ (thermoplastic elastomer) was conducted in accordance with the FDA guidance document Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices- Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process".
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- Cytotoxicity
- Sensitization
- Irritation
The Accelerometer Sensor is indirect contact with intact skin for a limited exposure duration of less than 24 hours and the Stimulation Cables are in transient contact with the intact skin of the patient. Both have similarly underdone biocompatibility evaluation in accordance with the FDA guidance document Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices- Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process".
- Cytotoxicity
- Sensitization
- Irritation
### Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Electrical safety and EMC testing were conducted on the iTOF device. The system complies with the IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-2-10 standards for safety and the IEC 60601-1-2 standard for EMC.
#### Wireless Coexistence
Due to the wireless functionality of the iTOF, additional wireless coexistence testing was conducted. The system complies with IEEE/ANSI C63.27-2017 Tier 2 & 3, as appropriate for a "moderate" level of concern device under AAMI TIR69 2017 (R2020). The iTOF's wireless technology documentation is provided as recommended by FDA's Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, "Radio Frequency Wireless Technology in Medical Devices."
#### Software Verification and Validation Testing
Software verification and validation testing was conducted, and documentation is provided as recommended by FDA's Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, "Content of Premarket Submissions for Device Software Functions." The software for this device was considered as a "moderate" level of concern.
### Cybersecurity
To ensure safety of the iTOF, effective cybersecurity testing was conducted and management implemented and documentation is provided as recommended by FDA's Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, "Cybersecurity in Medical Devices: Quality System Considerations and Content of Premarket Submissions."
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### Animal and Clinical Studies
No animal or clinical testing was required to demonstrate the substantial equivalence of this device to its predicate.
#### 5.8 Conclusion (Statement of Equivalence)
A detailed comparative analysis involving the identified subject and predicate devices, has provided sufficient evidence in support of the following conclusion:
Based on its intended use, design principles, and technological characteristics, the iTOF device was found to be as safe and effective, and comparably performing as the predicate device.
The technological differences identified do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness as the non-clinical data and the hardware and software verification and validation demonstrate that the iTOF device should perform as intended in the specified use conditions.
There are no significant differences between the iTOF and the predicate device that would adversely affect the use of the product. It is substantially equivalent to the predicate device in design, function, materials, operational principles and intended use.
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