K Number
K011723
Device Name
ANTI-SNORING DEVICE OR ASD
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2002-12-18

(562 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
872.5570
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The Anti-Snoring Device is intended for use in stiffening the soft palate tissue which may reduce the severity of snoring in some individuals.
Device Description
The Pi Medical Anti-Snoring Device is intended as a treatment option for snoring and consists of an implant and a delivery tool. The Anti-Snoring Device is designed to stiffen the tissue of the soft palate and to reduce the dynamic flutter of those tissues without interfering with the normal function of the soft palate. The implant is a cylindrical shaped segment of braided polyester filaments. The delivery tool is comprised of a handle and needle assembly that allows for positioning and placement of the implant submucosally in the soft palate. The implant is permanent while the delivery tool is disposable. The implant is available in a range of lengths, 0.59" to 1.38" and three different diameters: 0.050", 0.064", and 0.087". Corresponding delivery tool sizes are: 16Ga, 14Ga and 12Ga. The different sizes allow the physician to tailor the size of the implant to the patient's anatomy.
More Information

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No
The description focuses on the mechanical aspects of the device (implant material, delivery tool) and its physical effect on the soft palate. There is no mention of data processing, algorithms, or learning capabilities.

Yes
The device is described as a "treatment option" for snoring, and its mechanism of action involves stiffening the soft palate tissue to reduce snoring severity. This indicates a direct intervention to alleviate a medical condition.

No

The device is described as a "treatment option for snoring" that works by stiffening the soft palate tissue. It does not mention any function for identifying, analyzing, or determining a medical condition.

No

The device description explicitly states that the device consists of an implant and a delivery tool, which are physical hardware components.

Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use is to "stiffen the soft palate tissue which may reduce the severity of snoring in some individuals." This is a therapeutic intervention performed directly on the patient's body.
  • Device Description: The device is an implant and a delivery tool designed for surgical placement within the soft palate. This is a physical device used for treatment.
  • Anatomical Site: The device is used on the "soft palate," which is an anatomical structure within the body.
  • IVD Definition: In Vitro Diagnostics are devices used to examine specimens derived from the human body (like blood, urine, tissue samples) to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening. This device does not involve the examination of such specimens.

The device is a medical device used for treatment, not for diagnostic testing of samples outside the body.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The Anti-Snoring Device is intended for use in stiffening the soft palate tissue which may reduce the severity of snoring in some individuals.

Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)

LRK

Device Description

The Pi Medical Anti-Snoring Device is intended as a treatment option for snoring and consists of an implant and a delivery tool. The Anti-Snoring Device is designed to stiffen the tissue of the soft palate and to reduce the dynamic flutter of those tissues without interfering with the normal function of the soft palate.

The implant is a cylindrical shaped segment of braided polyester filaments. The delivery tool is comprised of a handle and needle assembly that allows for positioning and placement of the implant submucosally in the soft palate. The implant is permanent while the delivery tool is disposable.

The implant is available in a range of lengths, 0.59" to 1.38" and three different diameters: 0.050", 0.064", and 0.087". Corresponding delivery tool sizes are: 16Ga, 14Ga and 12Ga. The different sizes allow the physician to tailor the size of the implant to the patient's anatomy.

Mentions image processing

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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Input Imaging Modality

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Anatomical Site

soft palate

Indicated Patient Age Range

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Intended User / Care Setting

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Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)

The Anti-Snoring Device has been tested for dimensional integrity, mechanical performance and reliability, biocompatibility, insertion ability and preclinical performance. The Anti-Snoring Device met or exceeded all performance requirements.

Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)

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Predicate Device(s): If the device was cleared using the 510(k) pathway, identify the Predicate Device(s) K/DEN number used to claim substantial equivalence and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text. List the primary predicate first in the list.

K981677, K971450

Reference Device(s): Identify the Reference Device(s) K/DEN number and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text.

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information for the subject device only (e.g. presence / absence, what scope was granted / cleared under the PCCP, any restrictions, etc).

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§ 872.5570 Intraoral devices for snoring and intraoral devices for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.

(a)
Identification. Intraoral devices for snoring and intraoral devices for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea are devices that are worn during sleep to reduce the incidence of snoring and to treat obstructive sleep apnea. The devices are designed to increase the patency of the airway and to decrease air turbulence and airway obstruction. The classification includes palatal lifting devices, tongue retaining devices, and mandibular repositioning devices.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The special control for these devices is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Intraoral Devices for Snoring and/or Obstructive Sleep Apnea; Guidance for Industry and FDA.”

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510(k) Summary

DEC 1 8 2002

This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.

The assigned 510(k) number is: K011723.

| SUBMITTER: | Pi Medical, Inc.
2800 Patton Road
St. Paul, MN 55113 |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CONTACT PERSON: | Edward W. Numainville |
| DATE PREPARED: | December 17, 2002 |
| TRADE NAME: | Pi Medical Anti-Snoring Device |
| COMMON NAME: | Anti-Snoring Device |
| CLASSIFICATION: | 21 CFR Section 874, Ear, Nose & Throat Devices
Unclassified, as are the predicate devices |
| PRODUCT CODE: | LRK |
| PREDICATE DEVICE(S): | Influence, Inc.'s Repose Bone Screw System, cleared via 510(k) K981677 on August 27, 1999 for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and/or snoring.
Somnoplasty System, manufactured by Somnus Medical Technologies, Inc. and cleared via 510(k) K971450 on July 17, 1997 for reducing the severity of snoring in some individuals. |
| DEVICE DESCRIPTION: | The Pi Medical Anti-Snoring Device is intended as a treatment option for snoring and consists of an implant and |
| a delivery tool. The Anti-Snoring Device is designed to
stiffen the tissue of the soft palate and to reduce the
dynamic flutter of those tissues without interfering with the
normal function of the soft palate.

The implant is a cylindrical shaped segment of braided
polyester filaments. The delivery tool is comprised of a
handle and needle assembly that allows for positioning and
placement of the implant submucosally in the soft palate.
The implant is permanent while the delivery tool is
disposable.

The implant is available in a range of lengths, 0.59" to
1.38" and three different diameters: 0.050", 0.064", and
0.087". Corresponding delivery tool sizes are: 16Ga, 14Ga
and 12Ga. The different sizes allow the physician to tailor
the size of the implant to the patient's anatomy. | |
| INTENDED USE: | The Anti-Snoring Device is intended for use in
stiffening the soft palate tissue which may reduce the
severity of snoring in some individuals. |
| EQUIVALENCE TESTING: | The Anti-Snoring Device has been tested for
dimensional integrity, mechanical performance and
reliability, biocompatibility, insertion ability and
preclinical performance. The Anti-Snoring Device met
or exceeded all performance requirements. |
| CONCLUSION: | The Pi Medical Anti-Snoring Device is substantially
equivalent to the Repose Bone Screw System (K981677) in
its product code, intended use, design, materials and its use of
a permanent implant to address snoring problems. In
addition, the Anti-Snoring Device is substantially equivalent
to the Somnoplasty System (K971450) in its intended use,
target population, design, function, and approach to snoring
management. Testing demonstrates the device performs as
anticipated and raises no new questions of safety and
effectiveness over the predicate devices. |

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

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Public Health Service

Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

Mr. Edward W. Numainville Vice President, Regulatory and Clinical Affairs P I Medical, Incorporated 2800 Patton Road Saint Paul. Minnesota 55113

Re: K011723

Trade/Device Name: Anti-Snoring Device Regulation Number: None Regulation Name: None Regulatory Class: Unclassified Product Code: LRK Dated: October 25, 2002 Received: October 28, 2002

Dear Mr. Numainville:

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. 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.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition. FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.

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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.

This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4613 . Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html

Sincerely yours.

Patricia Cuantiffor

Timothy A. Ulatowski Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

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510(k) Number (if known):__K011723

Device Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Indications For Use:

The Anti-Snoring Device is intended for use in stiffening the soft palate tissue which may reduce the severity of snoring in some individuals.

Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Susan Rupp

(Division Sign-Off) (Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control, Dental Devices

510(k) Number: kca1/729