(29 days)
No
The description mentions "established algorithms" for data analysis and calculation, but there is no mention of AI, ML, deep learning, or any related terms. The performance studies focus on electrical safety, software validation, biocompatibility, and comparative performance against a predicate device using a test fixture, none of which suggest the use of AI/ML.
No.
The device functions as an aid to clinical assessment by providing impedance ratios, not by treating a disease or condition.
Yes
The device aids in the clinical assessment and diagnosis of unilateral lymphedema by providing an L-Dex ratio, which supports the measurement of extracellular fluid volume differences between limbs.
No
The device description explicitly states the system consists of hardware components (hand and footplate with electrodes, Android tablet) in addition to software (SOZOapp, SOZOhub PC software). The device relies on physical contact with electrodes to acquire bioimpedance measurements.
Based on the provided information, this device is not an In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD).
Here's why:
- IVDs analyze samples taken from the body. The definition of an IVD involves examining specimens such as blood, urine, tissue, etc., outside of the body to provide information about a person's health.
- This device measures electrical properties of the body. The SOZO device uses bioimpedance spectroscopy by applying small electrical currents through the patient's limbs and measuring the impedance. This is a direct measurement of the body's electrical characteristics, not an analysis of a sample taken from the body.
- The intended use is for clinical assessment, not laboratory analysis. The device provides an L-Dex ratio to aid the clinician's assessment of lymphedema. This is a clinical tool used in a healthcare setting, not a laboratory test performed on a biological sample.
Therefore, while it's a medical device used for diagnosis and monitoring, it falls under the category of a non-IVD medical device.
N/A
Intended Use / Indications for Use
A bioimpedance spectroscopy device for use on adult human patients, utilizing impedance ratios that are displayed as an L-Dex ratio that supports the measurement of extracellular fluid volume differences between the limbs and is presented to the clinician on an L-Dex scale as an aid to their clinical assessment of unilateral lymphedema of the arm and leg in women and the leg in men.
The device is only indicated for patients who will have or who have had lymph nodes, from the axillary and pelvic regions, either removed, damaged or irradiated.
SOZOhub PC software - a PC software package that is intended to be used only with the ImpediMed SOZO device for uploading data on to the PC from the SOZO device, processing and analyzing of bioimpedance measurements.
Product codes
OBH
Device Description
The SOZO system consists of a connected hand and footplate with built-in stainless steel electrodes, paired with an Android tablet over Bluetooth connection. An app ("SOZOapp"), supplied with the tablet, controls the functionality of the hardware and supplies the bioimpedance measurement data to a database ("SOZOhub") contained within the hospital/facility network.
Measurements require the patient to make contact with bare hands and feet on stainless steel electrodes. The measurement takes about 30 seconds, during which the SOZO system measures small quantities of electrical energy (200ua RMS) across 256 frequencies, spaced logarithmically from 3kHz to 1000kHz. Established algorithms are used to analyze data and calculate extracellular fluid impedance levels for left and right limbs, and present the impedance ratio as an L-Dex® score for the clinician to review. This score facilitates their clinical assessment of unilateral lymphedema of the arm and leg in woman, and the leg in men.
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
arm and leg
Indicated Patient Age Range
adult human patients
Intended User / Care Setting
clinician, hospital/facility network
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 SOZO system has gone through appropriate testing per design controls to confirm the new design's functionality and performance.
Electrical safety/EMC: testing was performed according to the requirements set forth in IEC 60601 (subparts -1, -1-2, and -1-6). It was determined that the SOZO device meets electrical safety and EMC requirements, and CB certificate was granted for the system.
Software V&V: the same level of concern software documentation as the predicate device was created and testing performed in accordance with ISO 62304. The software was verified and validated to meet acceptance criteria and perform as intended.
Biocompatibility: testing was performed by an accredited third party according to the requirements set forth in ISO 10993 for a low risk, limited contact device. It was determined that the SOZO system passed biocompatibility testing with no failures reported.
Comparative performance vs. predicate device: using a test fixture to create multiple fixed impedance loads representing different 'humans', a SOZO system was compared against a U400 system to verify correlation in L-Dex readings. The SOZO system showed a very strong correlation (r > 0.99) compared to the cleared U400 system.
Functional performance: multiple SOZO systems were tested for design reliability by repeatedly placing weights on the components that encounter the most physical stress. Testing showed that the system is expected to remain functional throughout its intended life.
Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
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Predicate Device(s)
Reference Device(s)
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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information
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§ 870.2770 Impedance plethysmograph.
(a)
Identification. An impedance plethysmograph is a device used to estimate peripheral blood flow by measuring electrical impedance changes in a region of the body such as the arms and legs.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The device, when it is a body composition analyzer which is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 870.9.
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August 11, 2017
ImpediMed Limited % Reuben Lawson Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs and Clinical ImpediMed Inc. 5900 Pasteur Court, Unit 125 Carlsbad. CA 92008
Re: K172122 Trade/Device Name: SOZO™ Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 870.2770 Regulation Name: Impedance Plethysmograph Regulatory Class: II Product Code: OBH Dated: July 13, 2017 Received: July 13, 2017
Dear Reuben Lawson:
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. 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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| 510(k) Number (if known) | K172122 |
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sozo™ Device Name
Indications for Use (Describe)
A bioimpedance spectroscopy device for use on adult human patients, utilizing impedance ratios that are displayed as an L-Dex ratio that supports the measurement of extracellular fluid volume differences between the limbs and is presented to the clinician on an L-Dex scale as an aid to their clinical assessment of unilateral lymphedema of the arm and leg in women and the leg in men.
The device is only indicated for patients who will have or who have had lymph nodes, from the axillary and pelvic regions, either removed, damaged or irradiated.
SOZOhub PC software - a PC software package that is intended to be used only with the ImpediMed SOZO device for uploading data on to the PC from the SOZO device, processing and analyzing of bioimpedance measurements.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
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| ☒ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) ☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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510(k) SUMMARY
ImpediMed's SOZO system
Submitter:
| ImpediMed Limited
Unit 1
50 Parker Court
Pinkenba Qld 4008
| Australia | |
|---|---|
| Phone: | 760 585 2104 |
| Facsimile: | 760 804 9245 |
| Contact Person: | Reuben Lawson |
| Date Prepared: | July 13, 2017 |
| Name of Device: | SOZO |
| Common or Usual Name: | Body Fluid Analyzer |
| Classification Name: | Impedance Plethysmograph |
| Regulatory Class: | 21 CFR 820.2770 |
| Product Code: | OBH |
| Predicate Devices | ImpediMed Limited's L-Dex® U400 (K130338) |
Device Description
The SOZO system consists of a connected hand and footplate with built-in stainless steel electrodes, paired with an Android tablet over Bluetooth connection. An app ("SOZOapp"), supplied with the tablet, controls the functionality of the hardware and supplies the bioimpedance measurement data to a database ("SOZOhub") contained within the hospital/facility network.
Measurements require the patient to make contact with bare hands and feet on stainless steel electrodes. The measurement takes about 30 seconds, during which the SOZO system measures small quantities of electrical energy (200ua RMS) across 256 frequencies, spaced logarithmically from 3kHz to 1000kHz. Established algorithms are used to analyze data and calculate extracellular fluid impedance levels for left and right limbs, and present the impedance ratio as an L-Dex® score for the clinician to review. This score facilitates their clinical assessment of unilateral lymphedema of the arm and leg in woman, and the leg in men.
Intended Use/Indications for Use
A bioimpedance spectroscopy device for use on adult human patients, utilizing impedance ratios
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that are displayed as an L-Dex ratio that supports the measurement of extracellular fluid volume differences between the limbs and is presented to the clinician on an L-Dex scale as an aid to their clinical assessment of unilateral lymphedema of the arm and leg in women and the leg in men.
The device is only indicated for patients who will have or who have had lymph nodes, from the axillary and pelvic regions, either removed, damaged or irradiated.
SOZOhub PC software - a PC software package that is intended to be used only with the ImpediMed SOZO device for uploading data on to the PC from the SOZO device, processing and analyzing of bioimpedance measurements.
Summary of Technological Characteristics
Bioimpedance spectroscopy is the technological principle for both the subject and predicate devices. The subject and predicate devices are based on the following same fundamental technological elements:
- . Use of electrodes to take measurements; two 'drive' and two 'sense' channels are used to measure each side of the body;
- . 'Drive' channels deliver very low levels of current (~200ua RMS) across 256 frequencies logarithmically spaced from 3kHz to 1000kHz;
- . 'Sense' channels measure current (I), voltage (V) and phase angle (Ph), and calculates three bioimpedance parameters: impedance (Z), resistance (R) and reactance (Xc) to estimate extracellular fluid ratios, and calculate the impedance ratios which are converted to a L-Dex ratio:
- Data is stored in and accessed from a local database (SOZOhub) utilizing separate software . installed on a network connected PC.
Minor technological differences exist between the subject and predicate devices:
- . SOZO utilizes a revamped external housing, which is directly patient-contacting and uses stainless steel electrodes for taking bioimpedance measurements;
- . SOZO is wall powered rather than battery powered;
- . SOZO is controlled through an Android app on a supplied tablet, which is paired to the SOZO hardware over Bluetooth connection, and connects with the local database over Wi-Fi.
Purpose of 510(k)
The purpose of this 510(k) is to clear the design changes presented in the SOZO system.
These changes are intended to provide a faster, more streamlined customer experience with a more aesthetically pleasing design.
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Performance Data
The SOZO system has gone through appropriate testing per design controls to confirm the new design's functionality and performance.
Electrical safety/EMC: testing was performed according to the requirements set forth in IEC 60601 (subparts -1, -1-2, and -1-6). It was determined that the SOZO device meets electrical safety and EMC requirements, and CB certificate was granted for the system.
Software V&V: the same level of concern software documentation as the predicate device was created and testing performed in accordance with ISO 62304. The software was verified and validated to meet acceptance criteria and perform as intended.
Biocompatibility: testing was performed by an accredited third party according to the requirements set forth in ISO 10993 for a low risk, limited contact device. It was determined that the SOZO system passed biocompatibility testing with no failures reported.
Comparative performance vs. predicate device: using a test fixture to create multiple fixed impedance loads representing different 'humans', a SOZO system was compared against a U400 system to verify correlation in L-Dex readings. The SOZO system showed a very strong correlation (r > 0.99) compared to the cleared U400 system.
Functional performance: multiple SOZO systems were tested for design reliability by repeatedly placing weights on the components that encounter the most physical stress. Testing showed that the system is expected to remain functional throughout its intended life.
Conclusions
The SOZO system has the same intended uses /indications, and similar technological characteristics, and principles of operation as its predicate device. In addition, the minor technological differences between the SOZO system and its predicate device raise no new or different issues of safety or effectiveness. Design controls demonstrate that the SOZO system is as safe and effective as the cleared device version. Thus, the SOZO system is substantially equivalent.
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IX. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
No performance standards or special controls have been developed under Section 514 of the FDC Act for a monitor of extracellular fluid (lymphedema) in an extremity. No special controls apply.
Consistent with FDA's guidance document entitled "Use of Standards in Substantial Equivalence Determinations' (March 12, 2000) and "Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff - Recognition and Use of Consensus Standards" (September 17, 2007), ImpediMed Limited is including this statement that the SOZO system complies with the following recognized consensus standards:
- IEC 60601-1:2005/A1:2012 General Electrical and Mechanical Safety; ●
- IEC 60601-1-2:2014 Ed4.0 Electromagnetic Compatibility; ●
- IEC 60601-1-6:2010/A1:2013 Usability ●
- EN/ISO 62304:2006 Medical device software Software life-cycle processes; ●
- IEC 62366:2007/A1:2014 Application of usability engineering to medical devices;
- ISO 10993-1:2009/TC1:2010 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices;
- ISO 10993-5:2009. Cytotoxicity: ●
- ISO 10993-10:2010, Test for Irritation and Skin Sensitization.
A Data Standards Form (FDA Form 3654) is provided in Attachment 1 for each listed recognized consensus standard.