(191 days)
No
The description focuses on standard electromyography and nerve stimulation, and there is no mention of AI or ML in the device description, performance studies, or key metrics.
No.
The device monitors neuromuscular transmission; it does not treat a condition.
Yes
Explanation: The device is used to monitor neuromuscular transmission, specifically the degree of neuromuscular block, by stimulating a peripheral nerve and evaluating the muscular response via electromyography. This process involves gathering data about the patient's physiological state to assist in clinical decision-making, which is a characteristic function of a diagnostic device.
No
The device description explicitly states it consists of three components: a monitor, a charging station, and a single-use electrode array. These are hardware components, not solely software.
No, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).
Here's why:
- IVD Definition: In Vitro Diagnostics are tests performed on samples taken from the human body, such as blood, urine, or tissue, to detect diseases, conditions, or infections.
- TwitchView System Function: The TwitchView System directly interacts with the patient's body by stimulating a nerve and measuring the electrical response of a muscle. It is a medical device used for monitoring a physiological function (neuromuscular transmission) in vivo (within the living body), not in vitro (in a test tube or laboratory setting).
- Lack of Sample Analysis: The description does not mention the collection or analysis of any biological samples.
The TwitchView System is a device used for physiological monitoring, specifically neuromuscular transmission monitoring, which falls under the category of medical devices, but not IVDs.
N/A
Intended Use / Indications for Use
The TwitchView System is used for the quantitative monitoring of neuromuscular transmission by means of electromyography.
Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)
KOI
Device Description
The TwitchView System has been designed to provide a quantitative neuromuscular transmission monitor with a modernized user interface and a single-use electrode array that is placed on the hand of the patient. The degree of neuromuscular block is measured with the TwitchView System by stimulating a peripheral nerve (the ulnar nerve at the wrist), and by evaluating the response of the hand via electromyography.
The TwitchView System consists of three components:
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- TwitchView Monitor
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- TwitchView Charging Station
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- Single-Use Electrode Array
TwitchView Monitor: The TwitchView Monitor contains the electronics to stimulate the nerve and also to measure the resulting EMG response. The user interacts with the TwitchView Monitor via a touch screen LCD and a Power button. The TwitchView Monitor connects to the single-use Electrode Array via an 8' cable. The Monitor also contains an inductive coil that allows the Charging Station to wirelessly charge the Monitor's lithium ion battery. Finally, the Monitor transmits neuromuscular monitoring data to the Charging Station by means of a short range (i.e. less than 6 inch) two-way infrared (wireless) communications port that functions when the Monitor is docked in the Charging Station.
TwitchView Charging Station: The TwitchView Charging Station's primary purpose is to charge the Monitor's battery. The Charging Station also receives neuromuscular monitoring data from the Monitor by means of the aforementioned infrared communications port. The Charging Station receives power from an AC to DC power adapter that plugs into a standard wall outlet. Finally, the Charging Station contains an output port, whereby the neuromuscular monitoring data received from the Monitor can be output using a combination RS232 serial and Ethernet port implemented over an industry standard RJ45 connector.
Single-Use Electrode Array: The TwitchView single-use Electrode Array is placed on a patient's wrist and hand area for the duration of device use. The Electrode Array contains five independent electrode pads – two for stimulation and three for EMG. A biocompatible hydrogel provides the interface between the patient's skin and the Electrode Array, which allows the Monitor to transmit stimulation pulses to the patient, and receive the resultant EMG signals.
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Input Imaging Modality
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Anatomical Site
hand of the patient
ulnar nerve at the wrist
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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Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)
The essential requirement of the primary functions of the subject device, namely to stimulate a peripheral nerve and to measure the resultant muscle response via electromyography, are governed by the IEC 60601-2-40 Standard: Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-40: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of electromyographs and evoked response equipment. Additionally, PART 898 --PERFORMANCE STANDARD FOR ELECTRODE LEAD WIRES AND PATIENT CABLES applies to the device. Testing demonstrated that the requirements of both standards have been met, thus supporting the substantial equivalence of the subject device for it intended use.
In addition, to further demonstrate intended device performance, as well as to support the substantial equivalence, the performance and technological characteristics of the TwitchView System were evaluated by completion of the following testing:
- Package Testing
- Shelf Life (Electrode Array)
- Monitor and Charging Station Expected Service Life
- . Biocompatibility (
§ 868.2775 Electrical peripheral nerve stimulator.
(a)
Identification. An electrical peripheral nerve stimulator (neuromuscular blockade monitor) is a device used to apply an electrical current to a patient to test the level of pharmacological effect of anesthetic drugs and gases.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).
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March 29, 2018
Blink Device Corporation Justin Hulvershorn CEO 1530 Westlake Ave N Suite 600 Seattle, Washington 98109
Re: K172843
Trade/Device Name: TwitchView System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.2775 Regulation Name: Electrical Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KOI Dated: February 27, 2018 Received: February 28, 2018
Dear Justin Hulvershorn:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to 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); medical device reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (OS) 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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For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/) and CDRH Learn (http://www.fda.gov/Training/CDRHLearn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (http://www.fda.gov/DICE) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
Sincerely,
Michael J. Ryan -S
for Tina Kiang, Ph.D. Acting Director Division of Anesthesiology. General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control, and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
Device Name TwitchView System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The TwitchView System is used for the quantitative monitoring of neuromuscular transmission by means of electromyography.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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TwitchView System Traditional 510(k) Submission Indications for Use CONFIDENTIAL
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2020 See PRA Statement below
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Section 5 – 510(k) Summary
(As Required by 21 CFR 807.92)
General Information:
| Date of Summary Preparation | February 27, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Name and Address of Manufacturer | Blink Device Company |
| 1530 Westlake Ave N Suite 600 | |
| Seattle, WA 98109 | |
| Contact Person | Justin Hulvershorn, MD, PhD |
| Chief Executive Officer | |
| Phone: (206) 295-3372 | |
| Proprietary Name: | TwitchView System |
| Common Name: | Peripheral Nerve Stimulator and Monitor |
| Regulation Number: | § 21 CFR 868.2775 |
| Regulation Description: | Electrical peripheral nerve stimulator |
| Device Class: | II |
| Review Panel: | Anesthesiology |
| FDA Product Code: | KOI |
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Performance Standards:
PART 898 -- PERFORMANCE STANDARD FOR ELECTRODE LEAD WIRES AND PATIENT CABLES applies to the device.
Device Description: The TwitchView System has been designed to provide a quantitative neuromuscular transmission monitor with a modernized user interface and a single-use electrode array that is placed on the hand of the patient. The degree of neuromuscular block is measured with the TwitchView System by stimulating a peripheral nerve (the ulnar nerve at the wrist), and by evaluating the response of the hand via electromyography.
The TwitchView System consists of three components:
-
- TwitchView Monitor
-
- TwitchView Charging Station
-
- Single-Use Electrode Array
TwitchView Monitor: The TwitchView Monitor contains the electronics to stimulate the nerve and also to measure the resulting EMG response. The user interacts with the TwitchView Monitor via a touch screen LCD and a Power button. The TwitchView Monitor connects to the single-use Electrode Array via an 8' cable. The Monitor also contains an inductive coil that allows the Charging Station to wirelessly charge the Monitor's lithium ion battery. Finally, the Monitor transmits neuromuscular monitoring data to the Charging Station by means of a short range (i.e. less than 6 inch) two-way infrared (wireless) communications port that functions when the Monitor is docked in the Charging Station.
TwitchView Charging Station: The TwitchView Charging Station's primary purpose is to charge the Monitor's battery. The Charging Station also receives neuromuscular monitoring data from the Monitor by means of the aforementioned infrared communications port. The Charging Station receives power from an AC to DC power adapter that plugs into a standard wall outlet. Finally, the Charging Station contains an output port, whereby the neuromuscular monitoring data received from the Monitor can be output using a combination RS232 serial and Ethernet port implemented over an industry standard RJ45 connector.
Single-Use Electrode Array: The TwitchView single-use Electrode Array is placed on a patient's wrist and hand area for the duration of device use. The Electrode Array contains five independent electrode pads – two for stimulation and three for EMG. A biocompatible hydrogel provides the interface between the patient's skin and the Electrode Array, which allows the Monitor to transmit stimulation pulses to the patient, and receive the resultant EMG signals.
Predicate and Reference Devices: The predicate and reference devices utilized for comparison to the TwitchView System to establish substantial equivalence are tabulated below.
| Predicate/Reference Device | 510(k) |
|---|---|
| TOF Watch (Predicate Device) | K972698 |
| GE CARESCAPE B450 (Reference Device) | K132533 |
| Xavant Stimpod (Reference Device) | K102084 |
A table at the end of this summary provides a summary of the technological characteristics of the TwitchView System in comparison to the predicate and reference devices.
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Indications for Use: The TwitchView System is used for the quantitative monitoring of neuromuscular transmission by means of electromyography.
| TwitchView System | TOF Watch (Predicate Device) | |
|---|---|---|
| Intended Use | Quantitative (objective) neuromuscular | |
| transmission monitoring | Same | |
| Indications for Use | "The TwitchView System is used for the | |
| quantitative monitoring of neuromuscular | ||
| transmission by means of electromyography." | "The TOF Watch can be used as an objective | |
| monitor using accelerometry for measuring the | ||
| muscle contraction following a stimulation of | ||
| the respective motorneuron ..." |
| Table 5-1: Comparison between the intended use and indications |
|---|
| for use statements of the subject and predicate device |
The indications for use statements for the subject and predicate that both devices are quantitative monitors (quantitative and objective are used interchangeably to indicate that the device has a movement detection element - typically to monitor thumb motion). Similarly, both devices measure neuromuscular transmission (which can be defined as "measuring the muscle contraction following stimulation of the respective motorneuron" as written in the predicate indications for use statement). Both devices use a constant current stimulation pulse to stimulate the peripheral nerve. However, the subject TwitchView System uses electromyography to measure the muscle response (the same method used in the reference GE Carescape device) whereas the predicate TOF Watch device uses accelerometry to measure the muscle response. In use, electromyography and accelerometry have been shown to produce clinically equivalent measures of the muscle response and therefore similar assessments of neuromuscular transmission.
As discussed above, the indications for use statement for the TwitchView System is not identical to the predicate device; however, the differences do not alter the intended use of the device nor do they raise different questions of safety and effectiveness of the device relative to the predicate. Both the subject and predicate devices have the same intended use for the quantitative monitoring of neuromuscular transmission, with the differences in indication wording primarily related to the use of electromyography (relative to accelerometry) as the means of measuring muscle contraction.
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Comparison of Technological Characteristics: Both the subject and predicate devices measure the muscle response following stimulation of the related motorneuron (i.e. they monitor neurotransmission). Both devices stimulate a peripheral nerve using a constant current stimulation pulse. However, the subject device uses electromyography to measure the muscle response, whereas the predicate device uses accelerometry to measure the muscle response.
| | TwitchView System | TOF Watch
(Predicate Device) | GE Carescape
Monitor B450
(Reference Device) | Xavant Stimpod NMS450
Nerve Stimulator
(Reference Device) |
|------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | Quantitative (objective)
neuromuscular transmission
monitoring | Same | Same | Same |
| Stimulation | Constant current, monophasic,
square wave pulse | Same | Same | Same |
| Muscle Response
Detection | Electromyography | Accelerometry | Electromyography | Accelerometry |
Table 5-2: Comparison between the technical characteristics of the subject device, the predicate device, and the reference devices.
Electromyography directly measures the electrical activity generated during muscle contraction. Specifically, electromyography measures the integrated area under the waveform curve (or the peak-to-peak amplitude) of the evoked muscle action potential to measure the size of the evoked response. Accelerometry is based on Newton's second law of motion (force = mass × acceleration). Since the mass of the thumb remains constant, acceleration is directly proportional to force. For measurement of acceleration, a piezo-electric wafer is fixed to the thumb. When the thumb moves because of nerve stimulation, an electrical signal is the piezoelectric crystal that is proportional to the thumb acceleration. Both electromyography and accelerometry result in a measurement of the muscle response following nerve stimulation, and both methods have been shown to provide clinically similar measurements of neuromuscular transmission (as indicated in the table above for the TwitchView System and the cited predicate and reference devices).
Summary of Testing:
The essential requirement of the primary functions of the subject device, namely to stimulate a peripheral nerve and to measure the resultant muscle response via electromyography, are governed by the IEC 60601-2-40 Standard: Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-40: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of electromyographs and evoked response equipment. Additionally, PART 898 --PERFORMANCE STANDARD FOR ELECTRODE LEAD WIRES AND PATIENT CABLES applies to the device. Testing demonstrated that the requirements of both standards have been met, thus supporting the substantial equivalence of the subject device for it intended use.
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In addition, to further demonstrate intended device performance, as well as to support the substantial equivalence, the performance and technological characteristics of the TwitchView System were evaluated by completion of the following testing:
- Package Testing
- Shelf Life (Electrode Array)
- Monitor and Charging Station Expected Service Life
- . Biocompatibility (