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The Wesper Lab is a digital recording device designed to be used under the direction of a physician or trained technician but may be applied by a layperson. Wesper Lab records multiple physiological parameters from a sleeping patient for the purpose of simultaneous or subsequent display of the parameters. The displayed data assists in the identification of sleep apnea by trained personnel. Wesper Lab is intended to be used for adult sleep studies at home or clinical environment. The body-worn component of the system is single-use, to be discarded nightly application. The device does not monitor or diagnose the patient and does not issue any alarms.
Wesper Lab ("the device") is indicated as a digital recording device designed to be used under the direction of a physician or trained technician but may be applied by a layperson. Wesper Lab records multiple physiological parameters from a sleeping patient for the purpose of simultaneous or subsequent display of the parameters. The device consists of an abdominal patch, a thoracic patch and a mobile application. The patches are single-use wearable, flexible, thin, and wireless, and are designed to record sleep data in adult patients. Both patches are identical and differ only in their anatomical designation at test setup time. The flexible fabric allows the patch to retract and expand as the patient breathes and moves during sleep. The mobile application ("the app") resides on the patient's personal mobile device, relaying sleep data wirelessly to a secure remote storage location ("the cloud") for subsequent analysis by a healthcare professional. The patches collect multiple physiological parameters related to sleep to be used by a healthcare professional. Specifically, the patches measure sleep position, respiratory effort, and Wesper-Sum- Flow / Wesper-Sum-Pressure. Data from the patches is transmitted via Bluetooth low energy (BLE) throughout the night to the app, which uploads the data to the cloud. A third BLE port on the app connects to an FDA cleared pulse oximeter, which provides pulse rate and blood oxygen saturation measurements. The data recorded by the patches is relayed to a remote secure storage, where it will be downloaded to a local PC. Then, Wesper staff will execute the Study Output Module (SOM) and save the data locally on the desktop computer. The data is then ready for interpretation by a healthcare provider.
Based on the provided text, the Wesper Lab is a digital recording device used for sleep studies to assist in the identification of sleep apnea. The performance data section describes the studies undertaken to demonstrate its safety and effectiveness.
Here's a breakdown of the requested information:
1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance
For the specific aspect of sleep apnea identification, the key performance metric is the correlation with Polysomnography (PSG) AHI (Apnea-Hypopnea Index), which is the gold standard.
| Acceptance Criteria (Implicit for AHI Correlation) | Reported Device Performance (Wesper Lab) |
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| High correlation with gold standard (in-lab PSG AHI) for sleep apnea identification. | 95.1% correlation with PSG AHI, with a one-sided lower confidence interval of 91%. The slope and intercept were not statistically different from 1 and 0, respectively. |
| Agreement in body position measurement within a 45° interval. | Met the acceptance criteria for body position measurement. |
| Met or exceeded predicate's performance in detecting clinically significant breathing events. | Met or exceeded the predicate's performance in detecting clinically significant breathing events across various breath frequencies, amplitudes, and perturbations. |
2. Sample Size Used for the Test Set and Data Provenance
- Sample Size for Clinical Test Set: 45 patients
- Data Provenance:
- Country of Origin: Not explicitly stated, but the study was described as "multi-center," suggesting it was conducted across different sites. Given the FDA submission, it's highly likely to be within the United States.
- Retrospective or Prospective: Prospective. The text states, "Wesper has conducted a prospective, multi-center clinical study for Wesper Lab..."
3. Number of Experts Used to Establish the Ground Truth for the Test Set and Qualifications of Those Experts
The text states that the "gold standard - in-lab, polysomnographic (PSG) tests" were used to establish ground truth. PSG tests are typically interpreted by trained personnel, often registered polysomnographic technologists (RPSGTs) and sleep physicians (e.g., neurologists or pulmonologists with sleep medicine board certification). The number of experts is not specified, nor are their exact qualifications beyond "trained personnel."
4. Adjudication Method for the Test Set
The text does not explicitly describe an adjudication method for the PSG ground truth. It implies that standard PSG interpretation procedures were followed to derive the AHI, which serves as the ground truth. There is no mention of multiple independent expert interpretations followed by an adjudication process (e.g., 2+1, 3+1).
5. If a Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) Comparative Effectiveness Study Was Done and Effect Size
No, an MRMC comparative effectiveness study involving human readers assisting with or without AI was not reported for the sleep apnea identification aspect. The study evaluated the device's standalone performance in correlating with PSG AHI.
The study did involve, "The displayed data assists in the identification of sleep apnea by trained personnel," which implies human interpretation. However, the study's focus was on the Wesper Lab's ability to record and display data that could achieve a high correlation with the gold standard AHI, not on how human readers' diagnostic accuracy changed with AI assistance.
6. If a Standalone (i.e., algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) Was Done
Yes, the clinical study's primary objective, as described by the 95.1% correlation with PSG AHI, appears to be a standalone (device only) performance evaluation because it compares the device's output (presumably, its calculated AHI or raw data leading to AHI) directly against the PSG AHI ground truth. While the device's purpose is to provide data for interpretation by "trained personnel," the reported correlation is a measure of the device's accuracy in capturing the necessary physiological parameters that align with PSG-derived AHI.
7. The Type of Ground Truth Used
The primary ground truth used for the clinical study was gold standard in-lab Polysomnography (PSG) tests, specifically their derived Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI).
8. The Sample Size for the Training Set
The text does not explicitly state the sample size used for the training set. The clinical study described with 45 patients is clearly identified as a test set for performance evaluation.
9. How the Ground Truth for the Training Set Was Established
Since the training set size and details are not provided, it is unclear how ground truth for the training set was established. However, given the nature of the device and the eventual performance evaluation against PSG, it's highly probable that any training data would also have been validated against PSG or similarly reliable methods for sleep data.
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December 21, 2021
Wesper Inc. Amir Reuveny CEO 234 5th Avenue New York, New York 10001
Re: K203343
Trade/Device Name: Wesper Lab Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.2375 Regulation Name: Breathing Frequency Monitor Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MNR Dated: November 19, 2021 Received: November 23, 2021
Dear Amir Reuveny:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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Sincerely,
Rachana Visaria, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT1C: Division of Sleep Disordered Breathing, Respiratory and Anesthesia Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
Device Name Wesper Lab
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Wesper Lab is a digital recording device designed to be used under the direction of a physician or trained technician but may be applied by a layperson. Wesper Lab records multiple physiological parameters from a sleeping patient for the purpose of simultaneous or subsequent display of the parameters. The displayed data assists in the identification of sleep apnea by trained personnel. Wesper Lab is intended to be used for adult sleep studies at home or clinical environment. The body-worn component of the system is single-use, to be discarded nightly application. The device does not monitor or diagnose the patient and does not issue any alarms.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| ✓ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
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| □ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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510(k) Summary
1. SUBMITTER
| Company & Address: | Wesper Inc.234 5th AvenueNew York, NY 10001516-654-4166 |
|---|---|
| Contact Person: | Amir Reuveny |
| Date Prepared: | November 11, 2020 |
2. DEVICE
| Name of Device: | Wesper Lab |
|---|---|
| Common or Usual Name: | Breathing frequency monitor. |
| Classification Name: | Breathing frequency monitor. |
| Regulation: | 21 CFR 868.2375 |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
| Product Code: | MNR |
3. PREDICATE DEVICE
- Natus Medical Embletta MPR PG (K122516) (Predicate Device) ●
- Compumedics Summit IP (K040194) (Reference Device)
- Dymedix Reusable Respiratory Effort Belt Model 6015 (K040605) (Reference Device) .
Neither the predicate nor reference devices have been subject to a design-related recall.
4. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
Wesper Lab ("the device") is indicated as a digital recording device designed to be used under the direction of a physician or trained technician but may be applied by a layperson. Wesper Lab records multiple physiological parameters from a sleeping patient for the purpose of simultaneous or subsequent display of the parameters. The device consists of an abdominal patch, a thoracic patch and a mobile application. The patches are single-use wearable, flexible, thin, and wireless, and are designed to record sleep data in adult patients. Both patches are identical and differ only in their anatomical designation at test setup time. The flexible fabric allows the patch to retract and expand as the patient breathes and moves during sleep.
The mobile application ("the app") resides on the patient's personal mobile device, relaying sleep data wirelessly to a secure remote storage location ("the cloud") for subsequent analysis by a healthcare professional.
The patches collect multiple physiological parameters related to sleep to be used by a healthcare professional. Specifically, the patches measure sleep position, respiratory effort, and Wesper-Sum- Flow / Wesper-Sum-Pressure.
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Data from the patches is transmitted via Bluetooth low energy (BLE) throughout the night to the app, which uploads the data to the cloud. A third BLE port on the app connects to an FDA cleared pulse oximeter, which provides pulse rate and blood oxygen saturation measurements.
The data recorded by the patches is relayed to a remote secure storage, where it will be downloaded to a local PC. Then, Wesper staff will execute the Study Output Module (SOM) and save the data locally on the desktop computer. The data is then ready for interpretation by a healthcare provider.
5. INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Wesper Lab is a digital recording device designed to be used under the direction of a physician or trained technician but may be applied by a layperson. Wesper Lab records multiple physiological parameters from a sleeping patient for the purpose of simultaneous or subsequent display of the parameters. The displayed data assists in the identification of sleep apnea by trained personnel. Wesper Lab is intended to be used for adult sleep studies at home or clinical environment. The body-worn component of the system is single-use, to be discarded after its dedicated nightly application. The device does not monitor or diagnose the patient and does not issue any alarms.
6. COMPARISON OF INTENDED USE
Both the Wesper Lab and the predicate device have the same intended use, specifically, for the recording of physiological parameters from a sleeping patient.
7. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
Recording of multiple physiological parameters from a sleeping patient for the purpose of simultaneous or subsequent display of the parameters is the technical principle for both the subject and predicate devices. The displayed data assists in the identification of sleep apnea by trained personnel. The subject and the predicate device (K122516) are based on the following similar technological elements:
- Input from respiratory effort sensors
- . Coupled with an FDA- cleared pulse oximeter
- o Currently compatible with the Nonin WristOx Model 3150 BLE
- . Body position output
- Data storage
- . Study access via file
The following technological differences exist between the subject and predicate devices:
- Both devices are placed around or on the torso area and measure respiratory effort. The predicate device records respiratory effort measurements from compatible flexible belts using Respiratory Inductance Plethysmography (RIP) or Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) sensors, while Wesper Lab records respiratory effort measurements from flexible adhesive patches.
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- . The Wesper Lab and predicate Embletta MPR PG are similar as they measure the flow of air and its pressure. However, they differ in that the Wesper Lab does not produce a direct measurement of airflow using a nasal cannula to sense physiological flow of air as the Embletta MPR PG does.
- . The reference devices demonstrate that there are other legally marketed Class II devices that utilize an indirect assessment of airflow (K040194) and a localized measurement of respiratory effort (K040605) and that these differences between the subject and the predicate device do not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness.
- . Both the subject and predicate devices record data on the device and then transmit the data to another location. The subject device transmits the data wirelessly to a mobile phone and cloud storage, whereas the predicate device uses wireless transmission to a proprietary relay.
| Device & Predicate Device(s): | Wesper Lab(K203343) | Embletta MPRPG (K122516) | SimilaritiesandDifferences | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classification regulation | 21 CFR868.2375 | 21 CFR868.2375 | Same | |
| Product code | MNR | MNR | Same | |
| Intended Use | For therecording ofphysiologicalparameters froma sleepingpatient. | For therecording ofphysiologicalparametersfrom a sleepingpatient. | Same | |
| Intended environment | Home or clinicalenvironment | Home orclinicalenvironment | Same | |
| Patient population | Adults | Adults andpediatric | Similar;substantiallyequivalent | |
| Device Type | WearableSensor | WearableSensor | Same | |
| Main anatomical Site | Thorax,Abdomen,Finger | Head, Thorax,Abdomen,Finger | Similar;substantiallyequivalent | |
| Airflow | Indirectmeasurementusingrespiratoryeffort signals. | Directmeasurementusingpressuretransducers andthermistors. | Similar;substantiallyequivalent | |
| Respiratory Efforts | Thoracic andabdominaleffort based on | Thoracic andabdominaleffort based on | Similar;substantiallyequivalent | |
| opticalsensor. | RIP / PVDFsensors. | |||
| Body Position | Solid StateAccelerometer | Solid StateAccelerometer | Same | |
| Display type | Visual displayincluding LEDsand devicespecific visualindicators. | Visual displayincludingLEDs anddevice specificvisualindicators. | Similar;substantiallyequivalent | |
| Power source | Internallypowered usingli-ionbattery | 2 x AAbatteries,standardalkaline orrechargeable | Similar;substantiallyequivalent | |
| Data storage | Internal memoryand securedcloud storage | Internalmemory andsecured cloudstorage | Same | |
| Communication interface | Bluetooth lowenergy (BLE) | Bluetooth lowenergy (BLE)and USB | Similar;substantiallyequivalent | |
| Access to recorded data | Output filedownloaded to adedicated PC. | Output filedownloaded toa dedicated PC. | Same | |
| Device dimensions | 3.8 L x 2.1 W x0.23 D | 3.9 L x 2.8 Wx 0.4 D | Similar;substantiallyequivalent | |
| Biocompatibility | Biocompatiblein accordancewith ISO 10993 | Biocompatiblein accordancewith ISO10993 | Same | |
| Signal Recorded Channels | 1. Thoraciceffort2. Abdominaleffort3. Body position4. Airflow5. Pressure | 1. Gravity2. Thoraciceffort3. Abdominaleffort4. Bodyposition5. Airflow6. Pressure7. Sound8. Bipolar ExG | Similar;substantiallyequivalent | |
| Pulse oximeter | Coupled with anauthorizedFDA-clearedpulse oximeter | Coupled withan authorizedFDA-clearedpulse oximeter | Same | |
| tomeasure pulse-rate and SpO2. | tomeasure pulse-rate and SpO2. | |||
| Sterility | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Same | |
| Electrical safety | IEC 60601 | IEC 60601 | Same |
Below is a table containing a comprehensive comparison of the subject and predicate devices:
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8. PERFORMANCE DATA
8.1 Transit Testing
To show the packaging solution's safety in transit, Wesper tested it against ISTA 3A -Packaged- Products for Parcel Delivery System Shipments 70kg (150 lb) or Less (standard, small, flat or elongated). This procedure simulates the physical process of shipping the product through normal small parcel distribution channels, by running it through a series of steps, such as atmospheric conditioning, vibration, etc. Wesper Lab met all acceptance criteria.
8.2. Biocompatibility Testinq
The biocompatibility evaluation for the Wesper Lab was conducted in accordance with the FDA Guidance "Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process," September 4, 2020, and International Standard ISO 10993-1 "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 1: Evaluation and Testing Within a Risk Management Process," as recognized by FDA. The Wesper Lab is considered tissue contacting for less than 24 hours. The patient contacting materials of the Wesper Lab are biocompatible.
8.3 Software
Software development and testing has been performed for Wesper Lab in accordance with IEC 62304:2006+AMD1:2015 CSV, Medical Device Software - Software Life-Cycle Processes, and 'General Principles of Software Validation - Final Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff'. Additionally, cyber security risks have been assessed in accordance with the FDA Guidance 'Content of Premarket Submissions for Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices'. The software for this device is considered as a "moderate" level of concern, a malfunction or a latent design flaw in the software device could lead to an erroneous diagnosis or a delay in delivery of appropriate medical care that would likely lead to minor injury.
8.4. Electrical Safety / EMC
The Wesper Lab was tested in accordance with IEC 60601 - Medical Electrical Equipment and IEC 60529 ED. 2.2 B:2013 - Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code). Wesper Lab met all acceptance criteria.
8.5. Bench Testing
Wesper's bench testing demonstrated substantial equivalence to the predicate for body position measurement. Acceptance criteria required that the devices agree to within a 45° interval for the entire range of degrees tested. The Wesper Lab met the acceptance criteria. Wesper conducted a bench test with a simulated breathing apparatus, comparing its respiratory effort sensors with the predicate's RIP technology over a range of breath frequencies amplitudes, and
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perturbations (ex. BMI, body hair). The test showed Wesper Lab met or exceeded the predicate's performance in detecting clinically significant breathing events. Wesper conducted integration tests, to show the integrity of its interface with the Nonin WristOx.
8.4. Clinical Testing
Wesper has conducted a prospective, multi-center clinical study for Wesper Lab to demonstrate equivalence to the gold standard - in-lab, polysomnographic (PSG) tests. Wesper Lab was applied to 45 patients undergoing an attended PSG study, with both systems recording their respective signals simultaneously from the patient. Study results showed a correlation between Wesper Lab and PSG AHI of 95.1%, with a onesided lower confidence interval of 91%. The slope and intercept were not statistically different from 1 and 0, respectively. No Adverse Events or Serious Adverse Events were reported. The study had a wide, well-distributed range of age (22-76 years), race (white, black and others), BMI (19.6-56.1) and skin tone (Fitzpatrick skin tone type II-VI), as well as a balanced mix of gender (60% male).
9. CONCLUSION
The Wesper Lab and Embletta MPR PG have the same intended use and similar indications, technological characteristics and principles of operation. The technological differences between the Wesper Lab and the predicate device, as described above, do not present different questions of safety or effectiveness. Where differences exist, reference devices have been utilized that further demonstrate that there are no different questions of safety and effectiveness for the Wesper Lab.
The data provided in this 510(k) Premarket Notification support substantial equivalence of the Wesper Lab and Embletta MPR PG.
§ 868.2375 Breathing frequency monitor.
(a)
Identification. A breathing (ventilatory) frequency monitor is a device intended to measure or monitor a patient's respiratory rate. The device may provide an audible or visible alarm when the respiratory rate, averaged over time, is outside operator settable alarm limits. This device does not include the apnea monitor classified in § 868.2377.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).