(89 days)
NeuraGen® Nerve Guide
No
The summary describes a physical implant made of chitosan for nerve repair. There is no mention of software, algorithms, data processing, or any other component that would suggest the use of AI or ML. The performance studies are biological and mechanical tests, and a clinical study evaluating patient outcomes, not algorithmic performance.
Yes.
The device is indicated for the repair of peripheral nerve discontinuities, directly addressing a health condition.
No
Explanation: The device, Reaxon Plus, is a chitosan-based implant used for the repair of peripheral nerve discontinuities. Its intended use is to provide a protective environment for axonal growth across a nerve gap, which is a therapeutic function, not a diagnostic one.
No
The device description clearly states it is a "flexible and transparent chitosan based implant" and a "chitosan tube," indicating it is a physical, hardware-based medical device, not software.
Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).
Here's why:
- Intended Use: The intended use is for the repair of peripheral nerve discontinuities. This is a surgical intervention performed directly on the patient's body.
- Device Description: The device is described as a "flexible and transparent chitosan based implant designed for repair of peripheral nerve discontinuities." This is a physical implant used in surgery.
- Lack of IVD Characteristics: There is no mention of the device being used to examine specimens derived from the human body (like blood, urine, tissue samples, etc.) to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening.
IVD devices are used in vitro (outside the body) to analyze samples. Reaxon Plus is used in vivo (inside the body) as a surgical implant.
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Intended Use / Indications for Use
Reaxon Plus is indicated for repair of peripheral nerve discontinuities where gap closure can be achieved by flexion of the extremity.
Product codes
JXI
Device Description
Reaxon® Plus is a flexible and transparent chitosan based implant designed for repair of peripheral nerve discontinuities.
Reaxon® Plus was developed to provide a protective environment for axonal growth across a nerve gap. When hydrated, Reaxon® Plus is an easy to handle, soft, pliable, transparent chitosan tube. Reaxon® Plus is provided sterile, non-pyrogenic, for single use in double blister packages in a variety of sizes as shown below.
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Anatomical Site
peripheral nerve
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Intended User / Care Setting
Under supervision of a healthcare professional
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Summary of Performance Studies
The mechanical and physical characteristics (bench tests) of the Reaxon® Plus were evaluated in a series of tests. These tests were conducted to ensure that Reaxon® Plus has the mechanical properties (suture retention and mechanical compression strength) as well as physical properties that determine their suitability for use in the human body. Testing has demonstrated that the nerve guides are able to hold a suture and resist repeated compression from surrounding tissues.
These tests were done in direct comparison to Reaxon® Plus predicate device NeuraGen® Nerve Guide.
Clinical evaluation of Reaxon® Plus for gaps above 10 mm
This first interim clinical study report summarizes preliminary data regarding safety and performance of the chitosan-based nerve guide Reaxon® to bridge nerve defects in fingers in comparison with an autologous nerve graft. Preliminary data were obtained from 11 subjects who concluded the 6 months follow-up visit until 31.12.2016 (18 months after inclusion of the first subject).
As it can be seen from the report, patients with gaps up to 26 mm received Reaxon® to bridge the nerve gap.
The primary variable of this investigation is the static 2-point discrimination (s2-PD). A meaningful response six months after surgery was achieved by 50% of the test group and 20% of the control group. Evaluation of s2-PD measurements pointed out that subjects treated with Reaxon show better results in nerve regeneration than subjects treated with autograft (figure 1).
Evaluation of moving 2-PD measurements showed similar results in both groups. 50% of the test group and 60% of the control group showed a response (grade 2 or 3) 6 months after surgery. However, the best score (grade 3) was achieved by 33% of the Reaxon® group and 20% of the control group (figure 2).
Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments were utilized to assess sensory reinnervation. 33% of the test group and 60% of the control group got back normal or diminished perception of light touch 6 months after surgery. One subject of the control group (20 %) had no ability to sense any of the utilized monofilaments (grade 0) while none of the Reaxon® patients showed such results (figure 3).
Pain assessment showed that most of the subjects had no pain or just slight pain 6 months after surgery. Only 1 patient of the autograft group rated the pain as "heavy". The evaluation of satisfaction and discomfort did not point out clear differences between both groups.
Safety data regarding peri- and post-surgery complications, medical observations and discomforts were comparable in both groups. Adverse events (AE) occurred in both treatment groups. There were 2 AE in the control group and 4 AE in the test group. The majority of AE was rated as moderate. Only one AE in the control group (intolerable pain) was rated as severe. In one case the AE (reopening of wound dehiscence) was stated to be related to the investigational medical device. Severity was assessed as "moderate"
The results of this first interim analysis indicate that an application of the chitosan based nerve guide Reaxon® could provide faster nerve regeneration than the current gold standard autologous nerve grafting. Safety data demonstrate good tolerance and compatibility of Reaxon® Nerve Guide. The positive results even for larger than 10 mm gaps (up to 26 mm), show that Reaxon® can be used for such large gaps.
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§ 882.5275 Nerve cuff.
(a)
Identification. A nerve cuff is a tubular silicone rubber sheath used to encase a nerve for aid in repairing the nerve (e.g., to prevent ingrowth of scar tissue) and for capping the end of the nerve to prevent the formation of neuroma (tumors).(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).
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April 24, 2018
Medovent GmbH Peter Meier CEO Friedrich-Koenig-Str. 3 Mainz, DE 55129
Re: K180222
Trade/Device Name: Reaxon Plus Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.5275 Regulation Name: Nerve Cuff Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JXI Dated: August 21, 2017 Received: January 25, 2018
Dear Dr. Meier:
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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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K180222
Device Name Reaxon Plus
Indications for Use (Describe)
Reaxon Plus is indicated for repair of peripheral nerve discontinuities where gap closure can be achieved by flexion of the extremity.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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| MEDOVENT GmbH
Implants that care
Friedrich-Koenig-Str. 3, D-55129 Mainz - Germany
Tel. +496131-61769-0, Fax +496131-6176929
| mail@medovent.com | ||
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| 510(k) Summary | ||
| (as required by 21 CFR 807.92) | Page 1 of 13 | |
| A. Submitted by: | MEDOVENT GmbH | |
| Friedrich-Koenig-Str. 3 | ||
| D-55129 Mainz Germany | ||
| Phone: +49 6131 617 690 | ||
| Fax: +49 6131 617 6929 | ||
| mail@medovent.com | ||
| B. Date Prepared: | Mar/29/2018 | |
| C. Contact Person: | Dr. Peter Meier | |
| CEO | ||
| Phone: + 49 6131 617 690 | ||
| D. Product Name: | Reaxon® Plus | |
| E. Common Name: | Nerve Guide | |
| F. Classification number/name: | 21 CFR 882.5275, Nerve Cuff | |
| G. Product Code: | JXI |
H. Device description:
Reaxon® Plus is a flexible and transparent chitosan based implant designed for repair of peripheral nerve discontinuities.
Reaxon® Plus was developed to provide a protective environment for axonal growth across a nerve gap. When hydrated, Reaxon® Plus is an easy to handle, soft, pliable, transparent chitosan tube. Reaxon® Plus is provided sterile, non-pyrogenic, for single use in double blister packages in a variety of sizes as shown below.
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(as required by 21 CFR 807.92)
| Item number | RP321 | RP330 | RP340 | RP350 | RP360 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inner diameter (mm) | 2.1 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Length (mm) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Item number | RP121 | RP130 | RP140 | RP150 | RP160 |
| Inner diameter (mm) | 2.1 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Length (mm) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Schematics of the ID | |||||
| (mm) of each size | Image: small circle | Image: small circle | Image: medium circle | Image: large circle | Image: larger circle |
| Real picture of each | |||||
| model of Reaxon® | |||||
| Plus. | Image: tubes |
Reaxon® Plus is indicated for repair of peripheral nerve discontinuities and where gap closure can be achieved by flexion of the extremity.
I. Intended Use:
Under supervision of a healthcare professional
- Reaxon® Plus is indicated for repair of peripheral nerve discontinuities where gap ● closure can be achieved by flexion of the extremity.
J. Predicate Device:
Reaxon® Plus is substantially equivalent in function and intended use to:
- NeuraGen® Nerve Guide, which is a tubular device designed for repair of peripheral nerve . discontinuities. Like the predicate device, Reaxon® Plus is provided sterile, for single use only. Reaxon® Plus and NeuraGen® Nerve Guide are both manufactured from
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bioresorbable materials. Reaxon® Plus meets the ISO 10993 requirements for biocompatibility.
| Parameter | Device | Predicate Device |
|---|---|---|
| Device name | Reaxon® Plus | NeuraGen® Nerve Guide |
| Company Name | Medovent GmbH | Integra LifeSciences Corporation |
| 510(k) # | K180222 | K011168 |
| Material | Chitosan | Collagen |
| Indications For Use | Repair of peripheral nerve | |
| discontinuities where gap | ||
| closure can be achieved by | ||
| flexion of the extremity. | Repair of peripheral nerve | |
| discontinuities where gap | ||
| closure can be achieved by | ||
| flexion of the extremity. | ||
| Packaging | Double blister | Double blister |
| Sterilization Method | EO | EO |
A table of comparative features can be found below.
As indicated in the table of comparative features above, the difference between Reaxon® Plus and the predicate device is the material. As Reaxon® Plus is based on chitosan, the predicate device is based on collagen. Both chitosan and collagen are natural, animalderived polymers that are biocompatible and biodegradable. In both Reaxon® Plus and the predicate device, the material is processed into sterile tubular nerve guides.
Given the difference between Reaxon® Plus and the predicate device, in vitro and in vivo biocompatibility testing according to ISO 10993 standards, long term implantation and bench tests on Reaxon® Plus have been performed to be used to establish substantial equivalence. These tests proved that Reaxon® Plus has a similar safety and effectiveness as its predicate device NeuraGen® Nerve guide.
Below there is a summary of each study that was performed.
Cytotoxicity
Purpose: To evaluate the in vitro cytotoxicity potential of Reaxon® Plus.
Method: A single preparation of the test article was extracted in single strength Minimum Essential Medium (IX MEM) at 37°C for 24 hours. Triplicate monolayers of L-929 mouse fibroblast cells were dosed with each extract and incubated at 37°C in the presence of 5% CO2 for 48 hours. Following incubation, the monolayers were examined microscopically for abnormal cell morphology and cellular degeneration.
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Result: No cytotoxicity. No evidence of cell lysis or toxicity. The test article extract met the requirements of the test since the grade was less than a grade 2 (mild reactivity).
Acute systemic toxicity
Purpose: To evaluate for acute systemic toxicity in mice.
Method: A single dose of the extract of the test article was injected into a group of five animals, which were observed for signs of systemic toxicity immediately after injection and at 4, 24, 48 and 72 hours after injection. Body weights were recorded prior to dosing and on days 1, 2 and 3.
Result: There was no mortality or evidence of systemic toxicity from the extracts injected into mice. Each test article extract met the requirements of the study.
Sensitization
Purpose: To evaluate the potential of the test article to cause delayed dermal contact sensitization in the guinea pig maximization test.
Method: The test article was extracted in 0.9% sodium chloride USP and sesame oil, NF. Each extract was intradermally injected and occlusively patched to ten test guinea pigs (per extract). The extraction vehicle was similarly injected and occlusively patched to five control guinea pigs (per vehicle). Following a recovery period, the test and control animals received a challenge patch of the appropriate test article extract and the vehicle control. All sites were scored for dermal reactions at 24 and 48 hours after patch removal
Result: The test article extracts showed no evidence of causing delayed dermal contact sensitization in the guinea pig. The test article was not considered a sensitizer in the guinea pig maximization test.
Irritation/Intracutaneous reactivity
Purpose: To evaluate for the potential to cause irritation following intracutaneous injection in rabbits.
Method: A 0.2 mL dose of the appropriate test article extract was injected intracutaneously into five separate sites on the right side of the back of each of three animals. The injection sites were observed immediately after injection. Observations for erythema and edema were conducted at 24, 48, and 72 hours after injection.
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Result: No irritation. The test article met the requirements of the difference between each test extract overall mean score and corresponding control overall mean score was 0.0 and 0.2 for the Sodium chloride and Sesame Oil test extracts, respectively.
Subacute toxicity
Purpose: The test articles were surgically implanted in rats to evaluate the potential systemic toxicity and local tissue response at the implantation site.
Method: Animals were observed for overt signs of toxicity. Detailed clinical examinations were conducted at pretreatment, weekly and at termination. A microscopic evaluation of the implantation sites and collected organs was conducted.
Result: No subacute toxicity. There was no evidence of systemic toxicity from the test article following subcutaneous implantation in the rat. The test article was classified as non-irritant as compared to the control article.
Implantation
Purpose: To evaluate the local tissue response of the test article implanted in muscle tissue of the rabbit.
Method: The test article and negative control were intramuscularly implanted and animals were euthanized 12 weeks later. Muscle tissues were excised and the implant sites examined macroscopically. A microscopic evaluation of representative implant sites from each animal was conducted to further define any tissue response.
Result: The macroscopic reaction was not significant as compared to the negative control article. Microscopically, the test article was classified as a non-irritant as compared to the negative control article.
Pyrogenicity
Purpose: To evaluated in the rabbit the potential mediated pyrogenicity.
Method: A single dose of 10 mL/kg was intravenously injected via the marginal ear vein into each of three animals. Rectal temperatures were measured and recorded prior to injection and at 30 minute intervals between 1 and 3 hours after injection.
Result: Non-pyrogenic. The total rise of rabbit temperatures during the 3 hour observation period was within acceptable USP limits. The test article was judged as non-pyrogenic.
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Genotoxicity
BacterialReverseMutationStudy
Purpose: To evaluate whether a test article extract would cause mutagenic changes in Salmonella typhimurium tester strains TA98, TA100, TA1535, and TA1537, and Escherichia coli tester strain WP2uvrA in the presence and absence of mammalian metabolic activation.
Method: Tubes containing molten top agar were inoculated with culture from one of the five tester strains, along with the DMSO or saline extract. An aliquot of sterile water for injection or rat liver S9 homogenate, providing metabolic activation, was added. The mixture was poured across triplicate plates. Parallel testing was conducted with negative controls (extraction vehicle alone) and positive controls. The mean number of revertants for the test extract plates was compared to the mean number of revertants of the negative control plates for each of the five tester strains.
Result: The DMSO and saline test article extracts were considered to be nonmutagenic to S. typhimurium tester strains TA98, TA100, TA1535, and TA1537, and Escherichia coli tester strain WP2uvrA.
MouseLymphomaAssay
Purpose: To evaluate whether the test article extract induced gene mutations and chromosomal damage in mammalian cells.
Method: The test article was soaked in sufficient volume (100 mL for the extraction in DMSO and 500 mL for the extraction in RPMI0) of 0.9% sodium chloride (SC) to fully cover and submerge the sample. The test article was soaked for 10 minutes. The test article was removed from the saline, weighed, placed in a tightly capped vial, and delivered to the laboratory for immediate extraction. The test article and each of the negative controls (extraction vehicle without the test article) were subjected to the extraction. The RPMIo extract was supplemented to a 3% serum concentration prior to the 4 hour treatments and to a 10% serum concentration for the 24 hour treatment. The DMSO extract was diluted to a final concentration of 1.0% with RPMI3 for the 4 hour treatments and with RPMI0 for the 24 hour treatment. Each test extract and the negative control were tested in duplicate.
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Result: The RPMI0 and DMSO test article extracts did not cause a two-fold or greater increase in the mean mutant frequency of the L5178Y/TK* cell line either in the presence or absence of metabolic activation. The test article was not mutagenic.
MousePeripheralBloodMicronucleusStudy
Purpose: To evaluate the potential for a test article extract to cause damage to chromosomes or the mitotic apparatus of murine erythroblasts by measuring the frequency of micronucleated reticulocytes (MN-RETs) in mice. Erythroblasts are erythrocyte precursor cells in the bone marrow.
Method: The test article was soaked in a sufficient volume (90 mL) of 0.9% sodium chloride (SC) to fully cover and submerge the sample. The test article was soaked for 10 minutes. The test article was removed from the saline, weighed, placed in a tightly capped vial, and delivered to the laboratory for immediate extraction. Twenty two or twenty three test articles were used for each extraction. The test article was subjected to the following extraction conditions: 50°C for 72 hours. The extracts were continuously agitated during extraction. Fresh extracts were prepared for each day of dosing.
For three consecutive days, twelve mice per test article extract (six per sex) were injected intraperitoneally with the test article extracts. Similarly, six animals per sex were dosed with either the appropriate vehicle as the negative control or methyl methanesulfonate as a positive control. All animals were observed immediately following dosing and daily for assessment of general health. On day 4, blood was collected from the tail veins and reticulocytes were evaluated for the presence of micronuclei by flow cytometry.
Result: The test article extracts did not induce micronuclei in mice.
Long term implantation of Reaxon® Plus
Purpose: To evaluate the long term stability and tolerance of the implanted Reaxon® Plus.
Method: Reaxon® Plus was implanted in Wistar rats in a 10 mm rat sciatic nerve defect. After different implantation times (12, 24, 50 and 74/77 weeks) Reaxon® Nerve Guide was explanted and properties of the tubes, the connective tissue as well as the nerve cable analyzed to evaluate tissue reactions and the stability of the implanted nerve guide.
Results: The study demonstrated a slow degradation process and very mild tissue response after implantation of Reaxon® Plus. The analysis revealed a low number of activated macrophages at the implantation site of Reaxon® Plus showing low degradation activity
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in the chitosan tubes with good stability and only marginal signs of degradation until 50 weeks and first significant macroscopic signs of degradation at time point 74/77 weeks. The biological tissue response to Reaxon® Plus was found to be stable already at 3 months post-implantation, confirmed by the small and further decreasing number of macrophages and thickness of the fibrotic layer at the site of implantation which are indicators for a very mild tissue response.
Based on the results presented above we conclude that Reaxon® Plus has a similar safety as its predicate device NeuraGen® Nerve Guide.
Performance Characteristics
The mechanical and physical characteristics (bench tests) of the Reaxon® Plus were evaluated in a series of tests. These tests were conducted to ensure that Reaxon® Plus has the mechanical properties (suture retention and mechanical compression strength) as well as physical properties that determine their suitability for use in the human body. Testing has demonstrated that the nerve guides are able to hold a suture and resist repeated compression from surrounding tissues.
These tests were done in direct comparison to Reaxon® Plus predicate device NeuraGen® Nerve Guide.
Dimensional / Visual Inspection
Purpose: To evaluate the influence of ethylene oxide sterilization on the dimensions of Reaxon® Plus.
Method: Direct measurement of the dimensions of the tubes before and after sterilization.
Result: Dimensional analysis was completed to verify that the dimensions of Reaxon® Plus were within specified tolerances following ethylene oxide sterilization.
Suture Retention Strength Test
Purpose: To evaluate the suture retention strength of Reaxon® Plus.
Method: After 24 hours in PBS (pH 7.4) at RT, the tubes were incubated for 1 hour at 37°C for the measurement of suture retention. One extremity of the tube was fixed at the lower clamp of the mechanical tester. A suture thread (USP 6/0 Prolene) was used to pierce the tube at 2 mm of the top extremity (in both sides of the extremity) and the suture
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was fixed at the top clamp of the mechanical tester. The force required to pull out the thread at constant cross-head speed at 1 mm/min was monitored.
Result: Suture retention strength testing was completed to verify that Reaxon® Plus has sufficient strength to resist suture pull-out under loads exceeding those anticipated in the intended use environment.
Compression and Rebound Analysis
Purpose: To evaluate the compression and rebound properties of Reaxon® Plus.
Method: A transverse compression test was performed. After incubating the tubes for 1 h at 37°C, 1 cm of each tube was tested. A displacement perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the conduit was applied at a crosshead speed of 1 mm/min to a final displacement of approximately 60 % of the diameter of the conduits. The force "F" versus displacement "d" is recorded.
Result: Compression and rebound analysis was completed to verify that Reaxon® Plus can withstand compressive forces greater than 0.25N and it will re-open following removal of compressive forces sufficient to collapse the nerve cuff.
Clinical evaluation of Reaxon® Plus for gaps above 10 mm
To prove that Reaxon® Plus can be used to nerve gaps up above 10 mm as shown in the animal tests, we would like to summarize the results from a clinical trial using Reaxon® Nerve Guide, which is approved in Europe and it exactly the same nerve guide as Reaxon® Plus.
This first interim clinical study report summarizes preliminary data regarding safety and performance of the chitosan-based nerve guide Reaxon® to bridge nerve defects in fingers in comparison with an autologous nerve graft. Preliminary data were obtained from 11 subjects who concluded the 6 months follow-up visit until 31.12.2016 (18 months after inclusion of the first subject).
As it can be seen from the report, patients with gaps up to 26 mm received Reaxon® to bridge the nerve gap.
The primary variable of this investigation is the static 2-point discrimination (s2-PD). A meaningful response six months after surgery was achieved by 50% of the test group and 20% of the control group. Evaluation of s2-PD measurements pointed out that
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subjects treated with Reaxon show better results in nerve regeneration than subjects treated with autograft (figure 1).
Evaluation of moving 2-PD measurements showed similar results in both groups. 50% of the test group and 60% of the control group showed a response (grade 2 or 3) 6 months after surgery. However, the best score (grade 3) was achieved by 33% of the Reaxon® group and 20% of the control group (figure 2).
Image /page/12/Figure/3 description: The image is a stacked bar graph comparing Reaxon and Autograft treatments over time. The y-axis represents percentages from 0% to 100%, while the x-axis shows time points BL (baseline), 3M (3 months), and 6M (6 months) for each treatment. The graph displays the distribution of different grades (Grade 0- to Grade 3) based on s2-PD measurements, with each grade represented by a different color.
Figure 1: Static 2-PD measurements. The measured 2-PD [mm] was assigned to different grades.
Grade 0 (poor); grade 1 (fair); grade 2 (good); grade 3 (excellent). Scores of 2 or 3 were evaluated as (meaningful) response. At a score of 0 it was determined if the subject has protective sensibility (0+) or is anesthetic (0-). BL = base line visit; 3M = 3 months follow-up visit; 6M = 6 months follow-up visit.
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Image /page/13/Figure/1 description: The image is a stacked bar chart comparing Reaxon and Autograft treatments with sample sizes of N=6 and N=5, respectively. The chart displays the percentage distribution of different grades (Grade 3: m2-PD 15mm) at baseline (BL), 3 months (3M), and 6 months (6M). The Reaxon treatment shows a shift from Grade 0 at baseline to a mix of grades at 3M and 6M, while the Autograft treatment maintains a high percentage of Grade 0 at baseline, with a shift towards higher grades at 3M and 6M. The y-axis represents percentages ranging from 0% to 100%.
Figure 2: Moving 2-PD measurements. The measured m2-PD [mm] was assigned to different grades.
Grade 0 (poor); grade 1 (fair); grade 2 (good); grade 3 (excellent). Scores of 2 or 3 were evaluated as response. BL = base line visit; 3M = 3 months follow-up visit; 6M = 6 months follow-up visit.
Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments were utilized to assess sensory reinnervation. 33% of the test group and 60% of the control group got back normal or diminished perception of light touch 6 months after surgery. One subject of the control group (20 %) had no ability to sense any of the utilized monofilaments (grade 0) while none of the Reaxon® patients showed such results (figure 3).
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Image /page/14/Figure/0 description: The image shows a document with the title "510(k) Summary" and the text "(as required by 21 CFR 807.92)". The document also includes the address "Friedrich-Koenig-Str. 3, D-55129 Mainz", the telephone and fax numbers "Tel. +496131-61769-0, Fax +496131-6176929", and the email address "mail@medovent.com". The document is labeled as "Page 12 of 13" and includes the company logo for MEDOVENT GmbH.
Image /page/14/Figure/1 description: The image is a stacked bar chart comparing Reaxon and Autograft at 3 months and 6 months. The y-axis is in percentage from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis shows the time points 3 months and 6 months for both Reaxon (N=6) and Autograft (N=5). The bars are stacked to show the distribution of different categories, labeled as 5+, 5, 4+, 4, 3+, 3, 2+, 2, 1+, 1, and 0. The percentages for each category at each time point are indicated on the bars.
Figure 3: Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament test results at 3 months and 6 months follow-up visits. The recognized monofilament sizes were assigned to different grades. Grade 5 = filament 2.83 (normal perception of light touch); grade 4 = filament 3.61 (diminished perception of light touch); grade 3 = filament 4.31 (diminished protective sensation); grade 2 = filament 4.56 (no protective sensation); grade 1 = filament 6.65 (perception of deep pressure); grade 0 = no sensation; "+" indicates that the specific stimulus was recognized with certainty. The helping lines indicate a cut-off grade