(87 days)
No
The description focuses on standard signal processing (Fast Fourier Transformations) and measurement techniques for real-ear measurements and simulation, with no mention of AI or ML algorithms for analysis, prediction, or adaptation.
No
The device is a measurement system used by healthcare professionals to adjust hearing aid settings, demonstrate hearing aid features, and simulate hearing loss or hearing instruments. It does not directly treat or cure a medical condition.
Yes
The device's intended use is to visualize amplified signals in the ear and provide an objective basis for adjusting hearing instrument settings for persons with hearing loss. It functions as a real ear measurement system, which measures sound levels in the ear canal to determine hearing aid gain and helps in adjusting hearing aids based on target curves. This process is diagnostic in nature, as it assesses the performance of a hearing aid relative to a patient's hearing needs. Additionally, it has a "Simulator system" that can act as a hearing loss simulator and hearing instrument simulator to demonstrate the level of hearing loss suffered by a patient and how it can be overcome by a hearing instrument.
No
The device description explicitly states that the system "contains hardware and software" and details several hardware components including a neckset, charger unit, probes, and hardware for connection to a PC (for the simulator).
Based on the provided information, the Type 1053 FreeFit is not an In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) device.
Here's why:
- IVD Definition: In Vitro Diagnostics are medical devices used to perform tests on samples taken from the human body (such as blood, urine, or tissue) to provide information about a person's health.
- Type 1053 FreeFit Function: The Type 1053 FreeFit is a real ear measurement system and simulator. It measures sound pressure levels in the ear canal and plays calibrated sound files. It does not analyze biological samples from the body.
- Intended Use: The intended use is to visualize amplified signals in the ear and provide an objective basis for adjusting hearing instrument settings. This is a functional assessment of hearing and hearing aid performance, not a diagnostic test on a biological sample.
Therefore, the Type 1053 FreeFit falls under the category of an audiological device used for fitting and assessing hearing aids, not an IVD.
N/A
Intended Use / Indications for Use
Type 1053 FreeFit is intended for audiologists, hearing instrument dispensers, ENTs, speech therapists and other health care professionals. The intended use is that the user is able to visualize the amplified signal recorded in the ear(s) of persons with a hearing loss together with reference information such as target curves in order for the user to have an objective basis for adjusting the Hearing Instrument settings.
Note also that the Type 1053 FreeFit is designed for use in combination with NOAHLink -HIMSA's wireless hearing instrument programming device.
Product codes
ETW
Device Description
The GN Otometrics Type 1053 FreeFit is a PC-based system that contains hardware and software for one or more applications. The applications are controlled from selfcontained software modules installed on a common software platform. The following applications are available: Real ear measurement system (i.e., audio fitting system) and Simulator system.
As a real ear measurement system, the Type 1053 FreeFit plays calibrated sound files and measures the sound pressure level in the ear canal. The difference between the measured sound level outside the ear and in the ear canal gives the gain from the hearing aid. This allows for adjusting hearing aids and demonstrating hearing aid features like noise suppression. The Type 1053 FreeFit system also shows target curves that the hearing aid dispenser can use as guidelines for adjusting the hearing aid.
The real ear measurement system consists of a neckset, a charger unit with mains adapter, two probes connected to the neckset, software for installation on a PC (i.e., OTOsuite Probe Microphone Measurements (PMM)) 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 FreeFit Neckset is the actual measuring device. It contains 2 probes (one for each ear) each with 2 microphones used for measuring the sound level outside and inside the ear. Digital signal processing in form of Fast Fourier Transformations takes place inside the device and the obtained frequency spectra are transmitted to the OTOsuite via Bluetooth. The microphones measuring outside the ear are used for calibrating the sound level. Measurements inside the ear canal (near the eardrum) are conducted with a biocompatible silicone tube guiding the sound waves to the microphone. And the probes contain an o-ring also in biocompatible material for fastening at the ear (pinna).
The FreeFit Charger is used to charge the FreeFit neckset via an inductive coil system. The charger includes a power adaptor connected to mains and providing DC input to the charger stand.
OTOsuite PMM is a software platform required for measuring with the Type 1053 FreeFit, displaying the results and controlling the played sound files and levels. OTOsuite runs on most windows based PCs.
The Type 1053 FreeFit also has the capability to act as a hearing loss simulator and a hearing instrument simulator. These applications are commonly used to demonstrate the level of hearing loss suffered by a patient and the degree to which that loss can be overcome by use of a hearing instrument.
The simulator consists of software for installation on a PC (i.e., OTOsuite Counseling and Simulation (C&S)) and hardware for connection to a PC (i.e., headphones).
OTOsuite C&S is a software application that is required for simulating hearing loss and hearing instruments as part of the counseling process.
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Anatomical Site
ear canal, ear(s)
Indicated Patient Age Range
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Intended User / Care Setting
audiologists, hearing instrument dispensers, ENTs, speech therapists and other health care professionals.
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)
Substantial equivalence to the SpeechLink 100 is based on a side-by-side design comparison, as well as non-clinical performance testing of the device against the applicable parameters specified in the ANSI S3.46 1997 Standard (i.e., Methods of Measurement of Real-Ear Performance Characteristics of Hearing Aids). This is further supported by the similar test results obtained from both devices as a result of testing to the other six standards listed below.
Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
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Reference Device(s)
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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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Section 5.0
510(k) Summary
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K110286
510(k) Information
APR 2 8 2011
| New Device | |
|---|---|
| Submission Type: | Traditional |
| Reason for Submission: | New Device |
| Device/Trade Name: | Type 1053 FreeFit |
| Common Name: | Real Ear Measurement System |
| (i.e., Audio Fitting System) | |
| Classification Name: | Calibrator, Hearing Aid/Earphone And |
| Analysis Systems | |
| FDA CFR Section: | FDA 21CFR 874.3310 |
| Classification Panel: | Ear, Nose, and Throat |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Device Product Code: | ETW |
| Predicate Device | |
|---|---|
| Product Name: | SpeechLink 100 Type 1053 |
| 510(k) Number: | K061104 |
| Classification Name: | Calibrator, Hearing Aid/Earphone And |
| Analysis Systems | |
| FDA CFR Section: | FDA 21CFR 874.3310 |
| Device Product Code: | ETW |
| Manufacturer Name: | GN Otometrics A/S |
| Submitter/Owner: | GN Otometrics A/S
Dybendalsvaenget 2
DK-2630 Taastrup
Denmark |
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| Establishment Registration No.: | 9612197 |
| Contact: | Tom Riniker
RA/QA
triniker.ext@gnotometrics.dk
(612) 865-7862 |
| Date of Preparation: | October 12, 2010 |
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Description of the Device
The GN Otometrics Type 1053 FreeFit is a PC-based system that contains hardware and software for one or more applications. The applications are controlled from selfcontained software modules installed on a common software platform. The following applications are available: Real ear measurement system (i.e., audio fitting system) and Simulator system.
As a real ear measurement system, the Type 1053 FreeFit plays calibrated sound files and measures the sound pressure level in the ear canal. The difference between the measured sound level outside the ear and in the ear canal gives the gain from the hearing aid. This allows for adjusting hearing aids and demonstrating hearing aid features like noise suppression. The Type 1053 FreeFit system also shows target curves that the hearing aid dispenser can use as guidelines for adjusting the hearing aid.
The real ear measurement system consists of a neckset, a charger unit with mains adapter, two probes connected to the neckset, software for installation on a PC (i.e., OTOsuite Probe Microphone Measurements (PMM)) 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 FreeFit Neckset is the actual measuring device. It contains 2 probes (one for each ear) each with 2 microphones used for measuring the sound level outside and inside the ear. Digital signal processing in form of Fast Fourier Transformations takes place inside the device and the obtained frequency spectra are transmitted to the OTOsuite via Bluetooth. The microphones measuring outside the ear are used for calibrating the sound level. Measurements inside the ear canal (near the eardrum) are conducted with a biocompatible silicone tube guiding the sound waves to the microphone. And the probes contain an o-ring also in biocompatible material for fastening at the ear (pinna).
The FreeFit Charger is used to charge the FreeFit neckset via an inductive coil system. The charger includes a power adaptor connected to mains and providing DC input to the charger stand.
OTOsuite PMM is a software platform required for measuring with the Type 1053 FreeFit, displaying the results and controlling the played sound files and levels. OTOsuite runs on most windows based PCs.
The Type 1053 FreeFit also has the capability to act as a hearing loss simulator and a hearing instrument simulator. These applications are commonly used to demonstrate
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the level of hearing loss suffered by a patient and the degree to which that loss can be overcome by use of a hearing instrument.
The simulator consists of software for installation on a PC (i.e., OTOsuite Counseling and Simulation (C&S)) and hardware for connection to a PC (i.e., headphones).
OTOsuite C&S is a software application that is required for simulating hearing loss and hearing instruments as part of the counseling process.
Indications For Use/Intended Use
Type 1053 FreeFit is intended for audiologists, hearing instrument dispensers, ENTs, speech therapists and other health care professionals. The intended use is that the user is able to visualize the amplified signal recorded in the ear(s) of persons with a hearing loss together with reference information such as target curves in order for the user to have an objective basis for adjusting the Hearing Instrument settings.
Note also that the Type 1053 FreeFit is designed for use in combination with NOAHLink -HIMSA's wireless hearing instrument programming device.
Comparison to Predicate Device
Fitting systems like the Type 1053 FreeFit have been produced for decades. The system most similar to the Type 1053 FreeFit in terms of mechanical design and features is the SpeechLink 100 Type 1053 (SpeechLink 100) from GN Otometrics, upon which the Type 1053 FreeFit is based. Therefore, the design of the Type 1053 FreeFit represents an incremental improvement to an existing design.
In terms of mechanical parts and the probes, only cosmetic differences have been implemented in the new Type 1053 FreeFit. The reason for these changes is merely to make it easier to distinguish between the two products for marketing purposes. All other aspects of the mechanical and electrical design are the same.
From a measurement perspective, the two systems utilize very similar signal processing within the device, and both send resulting spectra values to the PC via Bluetooth.
The primary difference between the two devices is associated with software. The OTOsuite software used with the Type 1053 FreeFit contains additional features that did not exist in the SpeechLink 100. The development of an improved calibration scheme has led to significantly greater measurement accuracy. As a result, gain
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curves can now be accurately calculated by subtracting the frequency spectrum for the microphone outside the ear from the spectrum measured near the ear drum. Furthermore, this improved accuracy allows for effective comparison with target curves.
Substantial Equivalence Performance Data
Substantial equivalence to the SpeechLink 100 is based on a side-by-side design comparison, as well as non-clinical performance testing of the device against the applicable parameters specified in the ANSI S3.46 1997 Standard (i.e., Methods of Measurement of Real-Ear Performance Characteristics of Hearing Aids). This is further supported by the similar test results obtained from both devices as a result of testing to the other six standards listed below.
Conclusions About Safety and Effectiveness
Evaluating the results of testing to the following key standards has allowed us to make conclusions about the safety and effectiveness of the Type 1053 FreeFit.
| 1. IEC 60601-1 | Medical Electrical Equipment. Part 1: General requirements for safety |
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| 2. EN/IEC 60601-1-2* | Medical Electrical Equipment. Part 1: General requirements for safety. 1. Collateral standard: |
| Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements and tests | |
| 3. IEC 60601-1-4 | Medical Electrical Equipment. Part 1: General requirements for safety. 4. Collateral standard: |
| Programmable electrical medical systems (Design process) | |
| 4. EN/IEC 61669* | Electroacoustics - Equipment for the measurement of real-ear acoustical characteristics of hearing aids |
| 5. ANSI S3.46 | Methods for Measurement of Real-Ear Performance Characteristics of Hearing Aids |
| 6. ISO 10993-5 | Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices: Tests for Cytotoxicity |
| 7. ISO 10993-10 | Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices: Tests for irritation and delayed-type hypersensitivity |
*Since the EN standard is based directly on the IEC version recognized by the FDA, there are no material differences between the two. Therefore, we propose that compliance with the EN version of the standard provides an extremely high level of confidence that the device also complies with the IEC version of the standard.
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The equivalent results from both the Type 1053 FreeFit and the SpeechLink 100 obtained when each device was tested to determine compliance with the aforementioned standards clearly demonstrates the substantial equivalence between these two devices.
Since the Type 1053 FreeFit device shares the same materials, hardware, and electronics as the SpeechLink 100 Type 1053 (a 510(k) cleared device – K061104) it stands to reason that the results obtained from IEC 60601-1, EN/IEC 60601-1-2, ISO 10993-5, and ISO 10993-10 are the same.
Since the Type 1053 FreeFit device and the SpeechLink 100 Type 1053 were both developed by GN Otometrics A/S using the same design and development process, it also is understandable that the results of an IEC 60601-1-4 evaluation would also be the same.
Lastly, although the minor differences that do exist between the two devices are in the area of software, these changes are due to improvements in the Type 1053 FreeFit software that serve to make the device more effective than its predecessor. This is supported by the positive results of testing to EN/IEC 61669 and ANSI S3.46.
Based on the results of testing to the applicable requirements of the aforementioned standards and achieving compliance to them, we hereby conclude that the Type 1053 FreeFit device is both safe and effective.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue 10905 New Your Room -WO66-G609
Document Control Room - WO66 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
APR 2 8 2011
GN Otometrics A/S c/o Ms. Paula Wilkerson Intertek Testing Services 2307 East Aurora Road Unit B7 Twinsburg, OH 44087
Re: K110286
K110280
Trade/Device Name: GN Otometrics Type 1053 FreeFit Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.3310 Regulation Number. 21 Of R 61 61 61 61 61 61 61 61 61 61 61 61 Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: ETW Dated: January 28, 2011 Received: January 31, 2011
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Section 4.0 Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: Type 1053 FreeFit
Indications for Use:
Type 1053 FreeFit
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therapists and other health care professionals. The intended use is that the user i therapists and other health care professionals. The intended on the maring loss together with
visualize the amplified signal recorded in the earls) of persons with a hearing visualize the amplified signal recorded in the earls) of persons with a new objective basis for
reference information such as target curves in order to have an objective basi reference the Hearing Instrument settings.
on your of the Type 1053 FreeFit is designed for use in combination with NOAHLink Note also the states in the instaument programming device. Note also that the Type 1055 Freer it is as of the been of the surely.
HIMSA's wireless hearing instrument programming device.
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
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