K Number
K061104
Device Name
SPEECHLINK 100 TYPE 1053
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2006-05-03

(13 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
874.3310
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The SpeechLink 100 is a hearing aid calibrator and analysis system that is an electronic reference device intended to calibrate and assess the electroacoustic frequency and sound intensity characteristics emanating from a hearing aid.
Device Description
The SpeechLink is a PC-based system that contains hardware and software for one or more applications. The applications are controlled from self-contained software modules installed on a common software platform. The following applications are available: Audio fitting system and Simulator system. The fitting system consists of a neckset, a charger unit with mains adapter, two probes connected to the neckset, software for installation on a PC and hardware for connection to a PC. The neckset is connected to the PC via a Bluetooth radio link, i.e. no physical connection to the PC. The simulator consists of software for installation on a PC and hardware for connection to a PC.
More Information

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The summary describes a standard electroacoustic measurement system for hearing aids and does not mention any AI or ML components or capabilities.

No.
The device is a calibrator and analysis system for hearing aids, not a device used to treat a medical condition directly.

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The device is described as a "hearing aid calibrator and analysis system" and an "electronic reference device intended to calibrate and assess the electroacoustic frequency and sound intensity characteristics emanating from a hearing aid." Its purpose is to measure the performance of a hearing aid, not the health status of a patient.

No

The device description explicitly states that the system "contains hardware and software" and details specific hardware components like a neckset, charger unit, probes, and hardware for connection to a PC.

Based on the provided information, the SpeechLink 100 is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic) device.

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use is to "calibrate and assess the electroacoustic frequency and sound intensity characteristics emanating from a hearing aid." This involves measuring the performance of a medical device (a hearing aid), not analyzing biological samples (like blood, urine, or tissue) to diagnose a disease or condition.
  • Device Description: The description details hardware and software for analyzing sound characteristics and fitting hearing aids. There is no mention of components or processes related to handling or analyzing biological specimens.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: The document does not mention any of the typical characteristics of an IVD, such as:
    • Analyzing biological samples.
    • Providing diagnostic information about a patient's health status.
    • Using reagents or assays.

The SpeechLink 100 is a device used to calibrate and analyze the performance of a hearing aid, which is a medical device. It is not used to diagnose a medical condition in a patient.

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

The SpeechLink 100 is a hearing aid calibrator and analysis system that is an electronic reference device intended to calibrate and assess the electroacoustic frequency and sound intensity characteristics emanating from a hearing aid.

Product codes

ETW

Device Description

The SpeechLink is a PC-based system that contains hardware and software for one or more applications. The applications are controlled from self-contained software modules installed on a common software platform. The following applications are available: Audio fitting system and Simulator system.

The fitting system consists of a neckset, a charger unit with mains adapter, two probes connected to the neckset, software for installation on a PC and hardware for connection to a PC. The neckset is connected to the PC via a Bluetooth radio link, i.e. no physical connection to the PC.

The simulator consists of software for installation on a PC and hardware for connection to a PC.

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

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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)

Speech mapping recordings were measured simultaneously using the GN Otometrics SpeechLink 100 and the Audioscan Verifit VF-1. The probe microphone tubes were carefully positioned to measure the frequency response in the exact same location in the sound field.

The results show that there is high agreement between the measurements from the systems and that any observable differences between the peak curves are smaller than the tolerances regulated by the standard IEC 61669 (2001-01) Electroacoustics - Equipment for the measurement of real-ear acoustical characteristics of hearing aids.

It is therefore concluded that the two systems are equally accurate.

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

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Predicate Device(s)

K012306, K033645

Reference Device(s)

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

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§ 874.3310 Hearing aid calibrator and analysis system.

(a)
Identification. A hearing aid calibrator and analysis system is an electronic reference device intended to calibrate and assess the electroacoustic frequency and sound intensity characteristics emanating from a hearing aid, master hearing aid, group hearing aid or group auditory trainer. The device consists of an acoustic complex of known cavity volume, a sound level meter, a microphone, oscillators, frequency counters, microphone amplifiers, a distoration analyzer, a chart recorder, and a hearing aid test box.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 874.9.

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MAY 3 2006

510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness

Submitter

| Name and address: | GN Otometrics A/S
Dybendalsvaenget 2
DK-2630 Taastrup
Denmark |
|-------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Phone: | +45 7211 1555 |
| Fax: | +45 7211 1548 |
| Contact person: | Per Pape Thomsen |

Summary prepared: February 15, 2006

Device name

Common/Usual name:Audio Fitting System
Trade/Proprietary name:SpeechLink 100 type 1053
Classification name:Hearing aid calibrator and analysis system

Predicate devices

SpeechLink is similar to the product Audioscan Verifit Model VF-1 (K012306) but differs in three ways: body worn operation powered by battery, number of tests available and wireless computer interface.

Wireless computer interface and battery operation is currently performed by Otoflex 100 Type 1012 (K033645).

Description

The SpeechLink is a PC-based system that contains hardware and software for one or more applications. The applications are controlled from self-contained software modules installed on a common software platform. The following applications are available: Audio fitting system and Simulator system.

The fitting system consists of a neckset, a charger unit with mains adapter, two probes connected to the neckset, software for installation on a PC and hardware for connection to a PC. The neckset is connected to the PC via a Bluetooth radio link, i.e. no physical connection to the PC.

The simulator consists of software for installation on a PC and hardware for connection to a PC.

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Indications for Use

The SpeechLink 100 is a hearing aid calibrator and analysis system that is an electronic reference device intended to calibrate and assess the electroacoustic frequency and sound intensity characteristics emanating from a hearing aid.

Technological Characteristics

Device SpecificationsSpeechLink 100Audioscan Verifit
Safety complianceIEC 60601-1IEC 60601-1
Construction typeBody worn main unit, PC
based systemDesktop system
Power sourceBatteryMains
Computer interfaceBluetooth radio linkRS232 cable connection
Supporting softwareNOAH database SWNOAH database SW
ANSI real ear requirementsMeets ANSI S3.46 1997
real-ear system
requirements where
applicableMeets ANSI S3.46 1997
real-ear system requirements
Frequency range125 - 8,000 Hz generation
and measurement200 - 8,000 Hz generation
and measurement
Stimulus types (levels, dB
SPL)Pink noise (40 - 90)Pink noise (40 - 90)
Digitized conversations
male/female (55 - 75)Digitized individual male
speech (55 - 75)
Digitized conversations
female/male (55 - 75)Digitized individual female
speech (55 - 75)
Digitized conversations
male/female/child (55 - 75)Digitized individual child
speech (55-75)
International Collegium of
Rehabilitative Audiology
(ICRA) speech (55 - 75)International Collegium of
Rehabilitative Audiology
(ICRA) speech (55 - 75)

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Performance testing

Speech mapping recordings were measured simultaneously using the GN Otometrics SpeechLink 100 and the Audioscan Verifit VF-1. The probe microphone tubes were carefully positioned to measure the frequency response in the exact same location in the sound field.

The results show that there is high agreement between the measurements from the systems and that any observable differences between the peak curves are smaller than the tolerances regulated by the standard IEC 61669 (2001-01) Electroacoustics - Equipment for the measurement of real-ear acoustical characteristics of hearing aids.

It is therefore concluded that the two systems are equally accurate.

Safety

SpeechLink is designed to provide safety to the patient as well as the user and complies with:

  • EN 60601-1:1990, UL 60601-1:2003, CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO 601.1-90:1990 . Medical Electrical Equipment. Part 1: General requirements for safety
  • EN 60601-1-1:2001: Medical Electrical Equipment. Part 1: Generel . requirements for safety. 1. Collateral standard: Safety requirements for medical electrical systems
  • EN 60601-1-2:2001 Medical Electrical Equipment. Part 1-2: Generel . requirements for safety - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility -Requirements and tests

SpeechLink is designed, developed and manufactured according to:

  • . ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management Systems - Requirements
  • ISO13485:2003 Quality management systems Requirements for regulatory . purposes

Effectiveness

The SpeechLink is a hearing aid calibrator and analysis system for hearing instrument fitting using spectral analysis. SpeechLink is of a technology type that is available and accepted in the market

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MAY 3 2006

GN OTOMETRICS A/S c/o Mr. Daniel W. Lehtonen Intertek Testing Services 2307 East Aurora Road Unit B7 Twinsburg OH 44087

Re: K061104

Trade/Device Name: SpeechLink100 type 1053 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.3310 Regulation Name: Hearing aid calibrator and analysis system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: ETW Dated: April 19, 2006 Received: April 21, 2006

Dear Mr. Lehtonen:

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.

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.

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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) 827-8910. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act 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/cdrl/industry/support/index.html.

Sincerely yours,

M.B. Eychhaus M.D.

Malvina B. Eydelman, M.D. 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

510(k) Number (if known):

K061104

Device Name:

SpeechLink 100 type 1053

Indications For Use:

The SpeechLink 100 is a hearing aid calibrator and analysis system that is an electronic reference device intended to calibrate and assess the electroacoustic frequency and sound intensity characteristics emanating from a hearing aid.

Prescription Use_ × (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR

Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

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