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The TetraGraph Neuromuscular Transmission (NMT) Monitor is indicated for monitoring the relaxation of the patient when neuromuscular blockade is administered.
The TetraGraph Neuromuscular Transmission (NMT) Monitor (TetraGraph) is a portable, batteryoperated EMG-based neuromuscular transmission monitor for use perioperative and in recovery and critical care environments following or during the application of Neuromuscular block. TetraGraph undertakes this function by electrical stimulation of the peripheral nerve and directly measuring the evoked response of the muscles (Muscle Action Potential (MAP)), thus providing a quantitative and automatic measurement of muscle response to a stimulus using electromyography (EMG). The TetraGraph is a prescription-only medical device and is indicated for use in hospitals. TetraGraph consists of the following main components: TetraGraph Monitor, TetraSens Electrode, TetraSens Pediatric Electrode (new accessory), Philips Interface (new and optional accessory), and Pole clamp kit (optional accessory).
The provided text describes the 510(k) premarket notification for the Senzime AB TetraGraph Neuromuscular Transmission Monitor, specifically for the addition of new accessories: the TetraSens Pediatric electrode and the Philips Interface. The submission aims to demonstrate substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device (TetraGraph Neuromuscular Transmission Monitor, K190795).
Based on the provided document, here's an analysis of the acceptance criteria and the study that proves the device meets them:
1. A table of acceptance criteria and the reported device performance:
The document does not explicitly present a table of acceptance criteria with corresponding performance results in a clear, summarized format. Instead, it refers to generalized performance testing.
However, it implicitly states that performance testing was conducted for the TetraGraph with the new TetraSens Pediatric electrodes and that "all of the acceptance criteria for this device" were met. These criteria are noted to be "the same or very similar to the predicate device's specifications."
The types of performance testing mentioned are:
| Acceptance Criteria Type | Reported Device Performance |
|---|---|
| Biocompatibility | Met compliance in accordance with ISO 10993-1, including cytotoxicity, sensitization, and irritation. |
| Electrode Performance (General) | Met compliance with ANSI/AAMI EC12: 2000 for Disposable ECG Electrodes. |
| EMG Evoked Response Detection | Completed testing, and acceptance criteria were met. |
| Electrode Tensile Strength | Completed testing, and acceptance criteria were met. |
| Other Performance Testing | Completed and met all acceptance criteria (e.g., shelf life, software, electrical and EMC). |
2. Sample size used for the test set and the data provenance (e.g., country of origin of the data, retrospective or prospective):
The document does not specify the sample sizes used for any of the performance tests mentioned (biocompatibility, electrode testing, EMG detection, tensile strength, shelf life, software, electrical, EMC).
The data provenance is not explicitly stated in terms of country of origin or whether it was retrospective or prospective. It implies internal testing conducted by the manufacturer or their designated testing facilities.
3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts (e.g., radiologist with 10 years of experience):
This information is not provided in the document. The tests described are largely bench-top and engineering performance tests, which typically do not involve experts to establish ground truth in the same way clinical studies or image-based diagnostics would.
4. Adjudication method (e.g., 2+1, 3+1, none) for the test set:
This information is not applicable/not provided as the tests described are technical performance tests rather than clinical evaluations requiring adjudication of subjective outcomes.
5. If a multi-reader multi-case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was done, If so, what was the effect size of how much human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance:
This type of study is not applicable and was not conducted. The device is a neuromuscular transmission monitor, not an AI-assisted diagnostic tool that aids human readers. The document explicitly states: "There was no clinical testing required to demonstrate that TetraGraph with the new TetraSens Pediatric electrodes is substantial equivalent to the predicate device as the predicate has similar technological characteristics."
6. If a standalone (i.e., algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done:
The device itself is a measurement and monitoring device, an "algorithm only" or "standalone" performance would refer to its accuracy and reliability in measuring neuromuscular transmission. The performance testing (EMG evoked response detection, compliance with standards) serves this purpose by demonstrating the technical capabilities of the device in isolation, even though it's used by humans. The document confirms that "performance testing made for the device" was completed and met acceptance criteria.
7. The type of ground truth used (expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc.):
For the described performance tests, the "ground truth" would be established by:
- Scientific Standards: For biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1) and electrode testing (ANSI/AAMI EC12: 2000), the ground truth is defined by the requirements and test methods outlined in these international and national standards.
- Engineering Specifications: For EMG evoked response detection, electrode tensile strength, and other performance tests, the ground truth is based on the device's design specifications and expected technical performance against which the measured results are compared.
8. The sample size for the training set:
This information is not applicable/not provided. The TetraGraph is a measurement device and the data provided does not suggest it uses machine learning or AI models that require a "training set" in the conventional sense. The submission focuses on hardware accessories and their technical performance.
9. How the ground truth for the training set was established:
This information is not applicable/not provided for the same reasons as in point 8.
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August 17, 2022
Senzime AB % Elisa Maldonado-Holmertz RA/OA Consultant Obelix Consulting 12416 Fairfax Ridge Place Austin, Texas 78738
Re: K220530
Trade/Device Name: Tetragraph Neuromuscular Transmission Monitor Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.2775 Regulation Name: Electrical Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KOI Dated: April 18, 2022 Received: April 19, 2022
Dear Elisa Maldonado-Holmertz:
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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for Todd Courtney Assistant Division Director DHT1C: Division of Sleep Disordered Breathing, Respiratory and Anesthsia 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) K220530
Device Name
TetraGraph Neuromuscular Transmission Monitor
Indications for Use (Describe)
The TetraGraph Neuromuscular Transmission (NMT) Monitor is indicated for monitoring the relaxation of the patient when neuromuscular blockade is administered.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|---|---|
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X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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510(k) Summary
Submission Sponsor and contact person 1
Submisson Sponsor: Senzime AB Ulls väg 41, 756 51 Uppsala Sweden Johanna Faris, QA/RA Director Email: johanna.faris@senzime.com Phone number: +46 (0)705286330
| Submission Correspondent: | Elisa Maldonado-Holmertz |
|---|---|
| RA/QA Consultant | |
| Obelix Consulting, LLC | |
| 12416 Fairfax Ridge Place | |
| Austin, TX 78738 | |
| Email: | elisamh@obelixconsult.com |
| Tel number: | +1 512 431 6069 |
Date Prepared 2
25 March 2022
Device Identification 3
Table 1. Device identification
| The 510(k) number under which the legallymarketed (existing) device was cleared | Traditional 510(k): K190795, cleared October 18,2019 |
|---|---|
| Type of this 510(k) Submission: | Traditional |
| Trade or Proprietary Name: | Tetragraph Neuromuscular Transmission Monitor |
| Common or Usual Name: | Tetragraph |
| Regulation Description: | Stimulator, Nerve, Peripheral, Electric |
| Regulation Classification: | 868.2775 |
| Product Code | KOI |
| Class of Device: | Class II |
| Review Panel: | Division of Anesthesia, Respiratory, and SleepDevices (DHT1C) |
| Reason for Submission: | New accessories: electrode size and interface |
| Prior Related Submissions: | K190795K220530 (Special 510(k) converted to Traditional510(k)) |
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Multiple Devices: | None; this is the only device in the submission
বা Legally Marketed Predicate Device
Predicate Device - K190795 Tetragraph Neuromuscular Transmission Monitor.
ഗ Device Description
Title:
The TetraGraph Neuromuscular Transmission (NMT) Monitor (TetraGraph) is a portable, batteryoperated EMG-based neuromuscular transmission monitor for use perioperative and in recovery and critical care environments following or during the application of Neuromuscular block.
Neuromuscular Transmission (NMT) is the transfer of an electrical impulse between a motor nerve and its associated muscle. The NMT is blocked by neuromuscular blocking agents ("NMBAs") which cause transient muscle paralysis preventing the patient from moving and breathing spontaneously.
Muscle relaxation is used during general anesthesia to enable endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation and to provide optimal surgical conditions. Muscle relaxation may also be used in critical care during mechanical ventilation. In these circumstances, TetraGraph can be used as an objective monitor of neuromuscular transmission. TetraGraph undertakes this function by electrical stimulation of the peripheral nerve and directly measuring the evoked response of the muscles (Muscle Action Potential (MAP)), thus providing a quantitative and automatic measurement of muscle response to a stimulus using electromyography (EMG). The TetraGraph is a prescription-only medical device and is indicated for use in hospitals.
The level of neuromuscular block is routinely measured by stimulating a peripheral nerve, by evaluating the muscle response. The TetraGraph controls the level of electrical stimulation applied to the nerve and monitors the muscle response by the use of Electromyography (EMG) detected by electrodes on the muscle.
TetraGraph consists of the following main components:
5.1 TetraGraph Monitor
The TetraGraph Monitor is used to control the electrical stimulation and to measure the EMGresponse. The Monitor is controlled via a touch screen and a power button. The TetraGraph Monitor is connected to the electrode via a cable (the TetraCord Cable).
5.2 TetraSens Electrode
The TetraSens electrode is a single-use electrode array. Each array includes two stimulating electrodes and two recording electrodes. The TetraGraph Monitor can transmit stimulation pulses to the patient and can receive EMG signals via the electrode array. The electrodes are neither supplied sterile nor intended to be sterilized by the user.
The TetraSens electrodes are sold separately from the TetraGraph monitor and are available in boxes of 20 pcs.
5.3 TetraSens Pediatric Electrode (new accessory to TetraGraph)
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The TetraSens Pediatric electrode is a single-use electrode array includes two stimulating electrodes and two recording electrodes. The TetraGraph Monitor can transmit stimulation pulses to the patient and can receive EMG signals via the electrode array. The electrodes are neither supplied sterile nor intended to be sterilized by the user.
The TetraSens Pediatric electrodes are sold separately from the TetraGraph monitor and are available in boxes of 15 pcs.
5.4 Philips Interface (new and optional accessory to TetraGraph)
The Philips interface is a reusable dongle/cable to connect between TetraGraph and Philips patient monitor. Live measurement data is transmitted through the interface for display on the external patient monitor. The Philips Interface is neither supplied sterile nor intended to be sterilized by the user. This cable is not intended to have any patient contact during clinical application.
The Philips Interface Cable is an optional accessory to Tetragraph.
5.5 Pole clamp kit (optional accessory to TetraGraph)
The pole clamp kit is a reusable accessory to mount the TetraGraph monitor to a pole stand. The kit includes a mounting device and an attachment to the TetraGraph. This pole clamp kit is neither supplied sterile nor intended to be sterilized by the user. This accessory is not intended to have any patient contact during clinical application.
The Pole clamp kit is an optional accessory to TetraGraph.
6 Indication for Use Statement
The Indication for Use Statement is the same as K190795.
The TetraGraph Neuromuscular Transmission (NMT) Monitor is indicated for monitoring the relaxation of the patient when neuromuscular blockade is administered.
7 Substantial Equivalence Discussion
A device comparison is made between the TetraGraph and new accessory TetraSens Pediatric electrode and the predicate device TetraSens electrode (K190795). No characteristics of TetraGraph monitoring system are changed due to the TetraGraph Philips Interface cable that allows for connection to an external Philips monitor.
TetraSens Pediatric electrode and TetraSens electrode (K190795) are substantially equivalent with minor dimension differences, minor material differences and labeling additions. TetraSens Pediatric electrode has the same target patient group and maximum stimulating energy as TOFscan (K172690). The other reference devices are the pediatric sensor for Phillips IntelliVue Patient Monitor (K122439 and K161531).
Philips Interface are substantially equivalent with Philips IntelliVue 4-Slot Module Rack FMX-4 (K210906) as both are intended to be connected to a Philips IntelliVue monitor to allow for display of data
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Device Modifications and Comparison of Technological Characteristics 7.1 with the predicate device
In this submission, a new electrode accessory called TetraSens Pediatric is introduced to the TetraGraph monitoring system. This electrode has the same indication for use, the same technological characteristics, and the same operation principle, compared to the electrode submitted in the predicate device, i.e. TetraSens electrode that is part of the cleared K190795 is still part of the system and is not changed. Both TetraSens Pediatric electrodes and the predicate TetraSens electrode are intended to be connected to TetraGraph with the same reusable cables. No software and hardware modification has been made to TetraGraph monitoring system due to the introduction of TetraSens Pediatric. There are minor technological differences in size of electrode and materials between TetraSens Pediatric electrode and predicate TetraSens electrode.
Substantial Equivalence Table:
The following Comparison of Characteristics Table compares the TetraGraph in this submission to the predicate TetraGraph (K190795) with respect to indication for use, technological characteristics, and principles of operation, providing more detailed information regarding the basis for the determination of substantial equivalence.
No characteristics of TetraGraph monitoring system are changed due to the Philips Interface cable that allows for connection to an external Philips monitor.
Table 2- Comparison of Characteristics between TetraGraph (subject device) and K190795 (predicate device)
| Trade Name | TetraGraph Neuromuscular Transmission Monitor | TetraGraph Neuromuscular Transmission Monitor | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Device | SUBJECT (K220530) | PREDICATE (K190795) | |
| Product Code | KOI | KOI | Same |
| Device Class | Class II | Class II | Same |
| Classification name | Electrical peripheral nerve stimulator | Electrical peripheral nerve stimulator | Same |
| Regulation Number | 868.2775 | 868.2775 | Same |
| Classification Panel | Anesthesiology | Anesthesiology | Same |
| Indications for Use | The TetraGraph Neuromuscular Transmission (NMT) Monitor is indicated for monitoring the relaxation of the patient when neuromuscular blockade is administered. | The TetraGraph Neuromuscular Transmission (NMT) Monitor is indicated for monitoring the relaxation of the patient when neuromuscular blockade is administered. | Same |
| Muscle movement detection technology | Electromyography (EMG) | Electromyography (EMG) | Same |
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| Trade Name | TetraGraph NeuromuscularTransmission Monitor | TetraGraph NeuromuscularTransmission Monitor | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Device | SUBJECT | PREDICATE (K190795) | |
| Electrode Connection | Reusable Cable | Reusable Cable | Same |
| Electrode for Stimulation | Single use electrode | Single use electrode | Additional size |
| array (4 electrodes on an array)Smaller dimension of the electrodearray for pediatric use | array (4 electrodes on an array) | Minor changein materialused inTetraSensePediatricelectrode | |
| Stimulation Patterns | Single Twitch (ST), Train-of-Four(TOF), Post-tetanic Count (PTC) | Single Twitch (ST), Train-of-Four(TOF), Post-tetanic Count (PTC) | Same |
| Stimulation Current Range | 10-60 mA | 10-60 mA | Same |
| Stimulation Pulse Width | Square wave, constant current: 200us or 300 us | Square wave, constant current: 200us or 300 us | Same |
TetraSens Pediatric electrode has the same target patient group and maximum stimulating energy as TOFscan (K172690). The other reference devices are the pediatric sensor for Phillips IntelliVue Patient Monitor (K122439 and K161531).
| Trade name | TetraSens Pediatric | TetraSens | ToFscan | IntelliVue Patient Monitors | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Device | Subject device | Predicate device(K190795) | Reference device(K172690) | Reference device(K122439) | Reference Device(K161531) |
| Product code | KOI | KOI | KOI | MHX (KOI) | MHX (KOI) |
| Patient populationgroup | infant and Pediatricpatients | Adult-size hand | Pediatric Handsensor andelectrodesconnector, | "The NMT Moduleisintended to beused with adult andpediatric patients." | "The monitor isintended to be usedfor monitoring andrecording of, and togenerate alarms,for,multiplephysiologicalparameters ofadults, pediatrics,and neonates." |
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TetraGraph Philips Interface cable has same intended use as Philips IntelliVue 4-Slot Module Rack FMX-4 as both are intended to be connected to a Philips IntelliVue monitor to allow for display of data.
| Trade name | TetraGraph Philips Interfacecable | Philips IntelliVue 4-SlotModule Rack FMX-4 |
|---|---|---|
| Device | Subject device | Predicate device (K210906) |
| Product code | KOI | MHX (KOI) |
| Outlet Port | Philip IntelliVue Monitor | Philip IntelliVue Monitor |
7.2 Performance Testing
Performance testing has been made for the TetraGraph with the TetraSens Pediatric electrodes which supports substantial equivalence between the TetraGraph and the predicate device.
The performance testing made for the device is summarized below:
- . Biocompatibility testing (in accordance with ISO 10993-1, including cytotoxicity, sensitization, and irritation)
- Testing of electrodes against ANSI/AAMI EC12: 2000 for Disposable ECG Electrodes
- EMG evoked response detection
- . Electrode tensile strength
- Other performance testing was also completed and met all acceptance criteria
The performance testing on bench showed that the new TetraSens Pediatric electrode used with the TetraGraph met all of the acceptance criteria for this device, and which are the same or very similar to the predicate device's specifications. Thus, the test data demonstrate that TetraGraph is at least as safe and effective in monitoring the relaxation of the patient when neuromuscular blockade is administered as the predicate.
7.3 Clinical Performance Data
There was no clinical testing required to demonstrate that TetraGraph with the new TetraSens Pediatric electrodes is substantial equivalent to the predicate device as the predicate has similar technological characteristics.
Statement of Substantial Equivalence 7.4
In summary, TetraGraph with the TetraSens Pediatric electrode, compared to its predicate (TetraGraph with the TetraSens electrode), has the same indications for use, same technological characteristics which do not raise questions of safety or effectiveness. Test data (shelf life, biocompatibility, software,
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electrical and EMC, and performance) demonstrates that the TetraGraph with the new TetraSens Pediatric electrodes is at least as safe and effective as its predicate device for the same indication. Thus, TetraGraph with the TetraSens Pediatric electrode is substantially equivalent to its predicate device, TetraGraph with the TetraSens electrode.
The TetraGraph monitoring system, the related components, the accessories, and the software are substantially equivalent to its predicate device, TetraGraph (K190795).
§ 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).