K Number
K053625
Device Name
NASALGUARD
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2006-02-22

(56 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
880.5045
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
NasalGuard® is intended to promote alleviation of mild allergic symptoms (i.e. mild nasal irritation including itchy, runny or congested nasal passages) triggered by the inhalation of various allergens including environmental pollens, house dust, animal hairs and dust mites.
Device Description
NasalGuard is a water-based gel consisting of common, GRAS cosmetic grade ingredients. The product is applied by finger or cotton swab to the outside of the nasal passages, around the nostrils and upper lip. NasalGuard utilizes a patented methodology that uses the cationic properties of its ingredients to create an electrostatic field that attracts and blocks airborne allergens before they enter the nasal passages. The gel is considered innocuous and does not penetrate the dermal layer of the skin. The gel is concentrated and lasts for 4-6 hours before the gel has to be reapplied. NasalGuard is intended for topical use and provided non-sterile.
More Information

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No
The device description and performance studies focus on the electrostatic properties of a gel and its ability to physically block allergens, with no mention of AI or ML technologies.

Yes
The device is intended to alleviate mild allergic symptoms. Its mechanism of action involves interacting with airborne allergens to prevent them from entering the nasal passages. This function goes beyond mere general wellness, as it actively addresses a specific health-related condition (allergic symptoms) by blocking causative agents. The performance studies and comparison to a predicate device for allergic rhinitis further support its classification as a therapeutic device.

No

The device is intended to alleviate symptoms of allergies by blocking allergens, not to diagnose or detect medical conditions.

No

The device description clearly states that NasalGuard is a water-based gel, which is a physical substance, not software.

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

Here's why:

  • IVD Definition: IVD devices are used to examine specimens derived from the human body (like blood, urine, tissue) to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening.
  • NasalGuard's Function: NasalGuard is a topical gel applied to the outside of the nasal passages. Its mechanism of action is to physically block airborne allergens from entering the nasal passages using an electrostatic field. It does not analyze any bodily fluids or tissues.
  • Intended Use: The intended use is to alleviate mild allergic symptoms by preventing allergens from entering the body, not by analyzing a sample from the body.
  • Device Description: The description clearly states it's a topical gel applied externally.
  • Performance Studies: The studies described focus on the reduction of allergic symptoms and the ability to capture allergens, not on analyzing biological samples.

Therefore, NasalGuard falls under the category of a medical device, but not specifically an In Vitro Diagnostic device.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

NasalGuard® is intended to promote alleviation of mild allergic symptoms (i.e. mild nasal irritation including itchy, runny or congested nasal passages) triggered by the inhalation of various allergens including environmental pollens, house dust, animal hairs and dust mites.

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

NUP

Device Description

NasalGuard is a water-based gel consisting of common, GRAS cosmetic grade ingredients. The product is applied by finger or cotton swab to the outside of the masal passages, around the nostrils and upper lip. NasalGuard utilizes a patented methodology that uses the cationic properties of its ingredients to create an memodology that assess the causens ne allergens before they enter the nasal passages. The gel is considered innocuous and does not penetrate the dermal layer of the skin. The get is concrease on lasts for 4-6 hours before the gel has to be reapplied. NasalGuard is intended for topical use and provided non-sterile.

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

nasal passages, around the nostrils and upper lip

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)

A double blind, crossover study of 43 subjects with known allergic rhinitis condition r r double of the use of NasalGuard showed significant efficant efficacy during the trial in reducing allergic rhinitis symptoms compared with an active control.

These test data has been statistically analyzed as per the Alergol clinical study criteria.

The chi-square test has p-value = 0.7974, which indicates that no statistically significant difference exists between these two treatments. However, the results indicate a somewhat more efficacious trend for the NasalGuard compared with Alergol.

The Asthma Center conducted a Mold and Pollen Spore counting bench test. The Astimal Contor Coapturing capacity of NasalGuard, Alergol with Silicon gel. Comparing the ponen captaring caparting capard on average captured mold spores approximately three times more than the control, Silicon Gel.

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

Device
Patient PercentageNasalGuardAlergol
High Responders56%51%
Responders23%24%
Non-Responders21%25%
High Responders &
Responders Combined79%75%

p-value = 0.7974

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.

K042610

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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§ 880.5045 Medical recirculating air cleaner.

(a)
Identification. A medical recirculating air cleaner is a device used to remove particles from the air for medical purposes. The device may function by electrostatic precipitation or filtration.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).

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K053625

NasalGuard® 510(k)

FEB 2 2 2006

510(k) Summary 16.0

Name of Device

Trade Name: NasalGuard Allergen Blocker Gel Common Name: NasalGuard Classification Name: Unclassified

Predicate Device

| 510(K) | Manufacturer | Device | Approval
Date |
|---------|----------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|------------------|
| K042610 | Dr. Theiss Naturwaren
Gmbh, Germany | Dr.Theiss Alergol
Pollen Blocker Cream | 05/16/2005 |

Device Description

NasalGuard is a water-based gel consisting of common, GRAS cosmetic grade ingredients. The product is applied by finger or cotton swab to the outside of the masal passages, around the nostrils and upper lip. NasalGuard utilizes a patented methodology that uses the cationic properties of its ingredients to create an memodology that assess the causens ne allergens before they enter the nasal passages.

The gel is considered innocuous and does not penetrate the dermal layer of the skin. The get is concrease on lasts for 4-6 hours before the gel has to be reapplied. NasalGuard is intended for topical use and provided non-sterile.

Intended Use

NasalGuard® is intended to promote alleviation of mild allergic symptoms (i.e. mild I wasal irritation including itchy, runny or congested nasal passages) triggered by the inhalation of various allergens including environmental pollens, house dust, animal hairs and dust mites.

Pharmaceutical and Physical Characteristics

NasalGuard (7g nasal ointment) is a water-based gel that contains cosmetic grade ivasarQuard 72 habar ommonly found in commonly used lotions, creams, gels and other conditioners for the hair and skin.

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Safety Testing

By using a water-based gel that contains only GRAS cosmetic grade ingredients, Dy doing a wa maintained as an innocuous and safe product. There have been no Nusured is maints adverse effects resulting from its use by over 20,000 users.

Laboratory Testing

Leberco Testing Inc. has tested NasalGuard for primary dermal irritation, primary eye irritation, gingival irritation and acute oral toxicity. The findings indicate NasalGuard milution, gingirdi invicological standards. NasalGuard poses no health risks or as innocabab from tomesalGuard is intended for topical use and provided non-sterile.

Summary of Clinical Results

A double blind, crossover study of 43 subjects with known allergic rhinitis condition r r double of the use of NasalGuard showed significant efficant efficacy during the trial in reducing allergic rhinitis symptoms compared with an active control.

These test data has been statistically analyzed as per the Alergol clinical study criteria.

The chi-square test has p-value = 0.7974, which indicates that no statistically significant difference exists between these two treatments. However, the results indicate a somewhat more efficacious trend for the NasalGuard compared with Alergol.

Device
Patient PercentageNasalGuardAlergol
High Responders56%51%
Responders23%24%
Non-Responders21%25%
High Responders &
Responders Combined79%75%

The comparative responses of the patients are classified as follows:

Proof of Substantial Equivalency of NasalGuard to Alergol

The Predicate device Alergol data is used as a control and Statistical Analysis of the data proves that NasalGuard is equally efficient as the predicate device in reducing the symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis.

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The Asthma Center conducted a Mold and Pollen Spore counting bench test. The Astimal Contor Coapturing capacity of NasalGuard, Alergol with Silicon gel. Comparing the ponen captaring caparting capard on average captured mold spores approximately three times more than the control, Silicon Gel.

Conclusions:

By virtue of its physical characteristics and intended use, the NasalGuard Allergy Dy virtue of its physical enarcessively cleared to be marketed to be marketed in the United States; specifically Alergol.

NasalGuard poses no safety threat to users and has been demonstrated to attract airborne allergens and work as intended.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

FEB 2 2 2006

Denison Pharmaceuticals, Inc. c/o Mr. Ashok L. Wahi Trutek Corporation 80 West End Ave. Somerville, NJ 08876

Re: K053625

Trade/Device Name: NasalGuard® Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5045 Regulation Name: Medical recirculating air cleaner Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NUP Dated: December 22, 2005 Received: December 29, 2005

Dear Mr. Wahi:

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 for woo battle in 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 I ou may, alere, mains 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 may be subject to back as a leaderal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.

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 that I Dri has Intatutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must or uny 1 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.

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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) This letter will anow you to oegin maneting of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally premits that it and in the PDA miams of basistically 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 If you desire specific advice for your ac 110 - 110 - 110 - 11 - 11 - 11 - 11 - 11 - 11 Conact the Office of Complance as (est notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain Misoranding by reference to premailso international in the Act from the Division of Small other general information on Jour respective Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-204) or Manufacturers, International and Consultion of Consumers of the news of the new learners himl.
    Sincerely yours,

MB Egblew, and

Malvina B. Eydelman, M.D. Acting Division Director Division of Ophthalmic and Ear, Nose and Throat Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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Indications for Use Statement 13.0

Device Name: NasalGuard

KOS3625 510(k) Number:

Indications for Use:

NasalGuard® is intended to promote alleviation of mild allergic symptoms (i.e. Nusal Onara - 13 menaca id pro itchy, runny or congested nasal passages) mita nusul in hation including arious allergens including environmental pollens, house dust, animal hairs and dust mites.

Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109) OR

Over-The-Counter-Use J________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Optional format)

Karen H. Lober
(Division Sign-Off)

Division of Ophth Nose and Throat Do

510(k) Number K053625