(265 days)
No
The document does not mention AI, ML, or related concepts like neural networks, deep learning, or training/test sets for algorithms. The control mechanism is described as using a remote controller, tilt sensor, and specific body movements, which are traditional control methods.
Yes.
The device's stated "Intended Use" is to enable individuals with spinal cord injury to perform ambulatory functions, which addresses a medical condition (spinal cord injury leading to impaired ambulation) and restores function. The "Device Description" also notes it's a "prescription device."
No
The device is an exoskeleton intended to assist individuals with spinal cord injuries to perform ambulatory functions like walking and climbing stairs. Its purpose is therapeutic/assistive, not diagnostic.
No
The device description explicitly states it is an "external, powered, motorized frame" and lists hardware components like a frame, waistpack, straps, battery charger, and a laptop (GUI). While it includes software for control, it is fundamentally a hardware device with integrated software.
Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).
Here's why:
- Intended Use: The intended use is to enable individuals with spinal cord injuries to perform ambulatory functions (standing, walking, ascending/descending stairs and curbs). This is a therapeutic and assistive function, not a diagnostic one.
- Device Description: The device is described as an external, powered, motorized frame that fits to the lower limbs and part of the upper body. This is a physical device designed to aid movement, not to analyze biological samples.
- Lack of IVD Characteristics: The description does not mention any analysis of biological samples (blood, urine, tissue, etc.), which is a core characteristic of IVD devices.
- Performance Studies: The performance studies focus on safety, effectiveness in enabling ambulation, and human factors related to using the device for movement. They do not involve diagnostic metrics like sensitivity, specificity, or AUC, which are common in IVD performance evaluations.
In summary, the ReWalk P6.0 is a medical device designed to assist with mobility for individuals with spinal cord injuries. It does not perform any diagnostic testing on biological samples.
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Intended Use / Indications for Use
The ReWalk® P6.0 fits to the lower limbs and part of the upper body and is intended to enable individuals with spinal cord injury at levels T7 to L5 to perform ambulatory functions in home and community settings with supervision of a specially certified companion in accordance with the user assessment and training certification program. The device is also intended to enable individuals with spinal cord injury at levels T4 to T6 to perform ambulatory functions in rehabilitation institutions in accordance with the user assessment and training certification program. The ReWalk P6.0 is intended for indoor and outdoor use: including standing and walking on level surfaces and mild slopes and ascending and descending stairs and curbs.
Product codes
PHL
Device Description
The ReWalk® P6.0 Exoskeleton is a prescription device which enables individuals with spinal cord injuries to perform ambulatory functions and composed of an external, powered, motorized frame that fits to the lower limbs and part of the upper body.
The ReWalk is intended to enable certified users with spinal cord injuries at levels T7 to L5 to perform ambulatory functions in in home and community setting accompanied by a certified companion. Additionally, the ReWalk Personal Exoskeleton 6.0 is intended to enable certified users with spinal cord injuries at levels T4 to T6 to perform ambulatory functions in rehabilitation centers accompanied by a certified therapist.
Control of the device is achieved through a wrist-worn User-operated wireless remote controller (RC), tilt sensor and specific body movements. The gait movements are performed by a set of gears and motors at the knee and the hip joints. The ReWalk system includes Remote control (RC) Communicator, Exoskeleton (Inc. Rigid Frames, Waistpack and Straps), Battery charger and Laptop (GUI), and off the shelf crutches. All of the ReWalk components are mandatory, suitable for indoor and outdoor usage. The device is intended for indoor use: including standing and walking on level surfaces and mild slopes, and ascending and descending stairs and curbs for users who are at least 18 years old.
Mentions image processing
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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML
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Input Imaging Modality
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Anatomical Site
lower limbs and part of the upper body
Indicated Patient Age Range
at least 18 years old
Intended User / Care Setting
- Individuals with spinal cord injury at levels T7 to L5 in home and community settings with supervision of a specially certified companion.
- Individuals with spinal cord injury at levels T4 to T6 in rehabilitation institutions with a certified therapist.
Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
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Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
ReWalk P6.0 Active Users Field Survey Study- Stairs Usage
- Sample Size: A total of 47 users (out of 85 subjects recruited) used the device to climb stairs.
- Data Source: Real world evidence collected through a survey of actual users in Europe (where ReWalk P6.0 device with stairs functionality has been commercially available since 2015). Device malfunctions, injuries, and complaints were also monitored using ReWalk's Customer Relation Management (CRM) database.
- Annotation Protocol: Not explicitly detailed, but data collected included safety and efficacy information, adverse events, device deficiencies/malfunctions, usage duration, and number of stairs taken.
ReWalk P6.0 with Stairs Enabled Human Factors Engineering Study
- Sample Size: 11 ReWalk patients subjects and 11 companion's subjects.
- Data Source: Study conducted under IRB Approved protocol, according to principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
- Annotation Protocol: Included actual use test scenarios using the ReWalk P6.0 device with stairs enabled and comprehension questions about critical information regarding the use of the device focusing on the ascending/descending function. Training during usability testing was designed to provide a realistic environment identical to clinic training.
Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)
Bench Testing
- Study Type: Non-clinical performance testing, user testing.
- Sample Size: Not specified for individual bench tests.
- Key Results:
- Stairs usage mechanical loading test: PASS (Device has sufficient mechanical integrity for safe and effective use under worst-case conditions).
- Walking Speed verification: PASS (Measure the maximal walking speed of ReWalk P6.0 device with its maximal configuration).
- Stairs Validation: PASS (Device performs as intended when used by certified users for ascending and descending stairs and curbs in a variety of environments).
- Curbs Validation: PASS (Device performs as intended when used by certified users for ascending and descending stairs and curbs in a variety of environments).
- Outdoor Validation: PASS (Device performs as intended when used by certified users for ascending and descending stairs and curbs in a variety of environments).
Clinical Performance Testing - ReWalk P6.0 Active Users Field Survey Study- Stairs Usage
- Study Type: Field survey study (real world evidence).
- Sample Size: 47 users evaluated (total 85 subjects recruited).
- Key Results:
- Between 2015 to May 2022, only three (3) Stairs-related adverse events (AE) were recorded, deemed not device-related but associated with erroneous mode selection, non-compliance with Instructions for Use, and short handle at the top step. No device deficiencies/malfunctions related to stairs usage were recorded.
- Average age of users was 46 years; 87% male.
- Stairs-mode used for an average of 26 months (range 1 month to 5 years).
- Total stairs taken per user ranged from 9 to 2,371 (mean 383 stairs).
- Cumulatively 18,038 stairs in total for all study users.
- Conclusion: The study successfully demonstrated that the ReWalk P6.0 device is safe and effective in enabling individuals with spinal cord injury to ascend stairs, both indoor and outdoor, in home and community settings, when used according to instructions under supervision.
Human Factor Study - ReWalk P6.0 with Stairs Enabled Human Factors Engineering Study
- Study Type: Human Factors Engineering Study.
- Sample Size: 11 ReWalk patients subjects and 11 companion's subjects.
- Key Results:
- Participants were largely able to learn and execute the sequence of steps required for stair use after short and partial training.
- 99% of tasks were successfully completed without observed difficulties.
- Vast majority of participants correctly answered knowledge questions.
- No adverse events reported.
- Conclusion: The ReWalk P6.0 stairs and curbs ascend and descend functions can be used safely by the intended user population in the intended use environments.
Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
Not Found. The performance studies primarily focused on safety, effectiveness, and usability, reporting "PASS" for bench tests and successful task completion rates for human factors.
Predicate Device(s)
Reference Device(s)
Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information
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§ 890.3480 Powered lower extremity exoskeleton.
(a)
Identification. A powered lower extremity exoskeleton is a prescription device that is composed of an external, powered, motorized orthosis that is placed over a person's paralyzed or weakened limbs for medical purposes.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The special controls for this device are:(1) Elements of the device materials that may contact the patient must be demonstrated to be biocompatible.
(2) Appropriate analysis/testing must validate electromagnetic compatibility/interference (EMC/EMI), electrical safety, thermal safety, mechanical safety, battery performance and safety, and wireless performance, if applicable.
(3) Appropriate software verification, validation, and hazard analysis must be performed.
(4) Design characteristics must ensure geometry and materials composition are consistent with intended use.
(5) Non-clinical performance testing must demonstrate that the device performs as intended under anticipated conditions of use. Performance testing must include:
(i) Mechanical bench testing (including durability testing) to demonstrate that the device will withstand forces, conditions, and environments encountered during use;
(ii) Simulated use testing (
i.e., cyclic loading testing) to demonstrate performance of device commands and safeguard under worst case conditions and after durability testing;(iii) Verification and validation of manual override controls are necessary, if present;
(iv) The accuracy of device features and safeguards; and
(v) Device functionality in terms of flame retardant materials, liquid/particle ingress prevention, sensor and actuator performance, and motor performance.
(6) Clinical testing must demonstrate a reasonable assurance of safe and effective use and capture any adverse events observed during clinical use when used under the proposed conditions of use, which must include considerations for:
(i) Level of supervision necessary, and
(ii) Environment of use (
e.g., indoors and/or outdoors) including obstacles and terrain representative of the intended use environment.(7) A training program must be included with sufficient educational elements so that upon completion of training program, the clinician, user, and companion can:
(i) Identify the safe environments for device use,
(ii) Use all safety features of device, and
(iii) Operate the device in simulated or actual use environments representative of indicated environments and use.
(8) Labeling for the Physician and User must include the following:
(i) Appropriate instructions, warning, cautions, limitations, and information related to the necessary safeguards of the device, including warning against activities and environments that may put the user at greater risk.
(ii) Specific instructions and the clinical training needed for the safe use of the device, which includes:
(A) Instructions on assembling the device in all available configurations;
(B) Instructions on fitting the patient;
(C) Instructions and explanations of all available programs and how to program the device;
(D) Instructions and explanation of all controls, input, and outputs;
(E) Instructions on all available modes or states of the device;
(F) Instructions on all safety features of the device; and
(G) Instructions for properly maintaining the device.
(iii) Information on the patient population for which the device has been demonstrated to have a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness.
(iv) Pertinent non-clinical testing information (
e.g., EMC, battery longevity).(v) A detailed summary of the clinical testing including:
(A) Adverse events encountered under use conditions,
(B) Summary of study outcomes and endpoints, and
(C) Information pertinent to use of the device including the conditions under which the device was studied (
e.g., level of supervision or assistance, and environment of use (e.g., indoors and/or outdoors) including obstacles and terrain).
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March 2, 2023
ReWalk Robotics Ltd. Miri Pariente VP QA, RA & Operations 3 Hatnufa St. POB Box-161 Yokneam, 2069203 Israel
Re: K221696
Trade/Device Name: ReWalk® P6.0 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.3480 Regulation Name: Powered lower extremity exoskeleton Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: PHL Dated: June 10, 2022 Received: June 10, 2022
Dear Miri Pariente:
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,
Tushar Bansal -S
for Heather Dean, PhD Assistant Director, Acute Injury Devices Team DHT5B: Division of Neuromodulation and Physical Medicine Devices OHT5: Office of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K221696
Device Name ReWalk® P6.0
Indications for Use (Describe)
The ReWalk® P6.0 fits to the lower limbs and part ofthe upper body and is intended to enable individuals with spinal cord injury at levels T7 to L5 to perform ambulatory functions in home and community settings with supervision of a specially certified companion in accordance with the user assessment and training certification program. The device is also intended to enable individuals with spinal cord injury at levels T4 to T6 to perform ambulatory functions in rehabilitation institutions in accordance with the user assessment and training certification program. The ReWalk P6.0 is intended for indoor and outdoor use: including standing and walking on level surfaces and mild slopes and ascending and descending stairs and curbs.
| 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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ReWalk® P6.0 510(k) Summary K221696
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This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR §807.92.
1. Submission Sponsor ReWalk Robotics Ltd. 3 Hatnufa St. Yokneam, Israel 2069203, POB: 161 Establishment Registration: 3007615665 Submission Correspondent 2. Miri Pariente, VP QA, RA & Operations Phone: (+972) 58-5605090 E-mail: miri.pariente@rewalk.com 3. Date Prepared June 09, 2022 4. Device Identification ReWalk® P6.0 Name of Device: Classification Name: Powered Exoskeleton 21 CFR §890.3480 Regulation: Regulatory Class: Class II Product Classification Code: PHIL Neurology Classification panel: 5. Legally Marketed Predicate Device
| Predicate Manufacturer: | ReWalk Robotics Ltd. |
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| Predicate Trade Name: | ReWalk P6.0 |
| Predicate 510(k): | K200032 |
6. Legally Marketed Reference Device
| Reference Device Manufacturer: | ReWalk Robotics Ltd. |
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| Reference Device Trade Name: | ReWalk |
| Reference Device 510(k): | K160987 |
7. Device Description
The ReWalk® P6.0 Exoskeleton is a prescription device which enables individuals with spinal cord injuries to perform ambulatory functions and composed of an external, powered, motorized frame that fits to the lower limbs and part of the upper body.
The ReWalk is intended to enable certified users with spinal cord injuries at levels T7 to L5 to perform ambulatory functions in in home and community setting accompanied by a certified companion. Additionally, the ReWalk Personal Exoskeleton 6.0 is intended to enable certified users with spinal cord injuries at levels T4 to T6 to perform ambulatory functions in rehabilitation centers accompanied by a certified therapist.
Control of the device is achieved through a wrist-worn User-operated wireless remote controller (RC), tilt sensor and specific body movements. The gait movements are performed by a set of gears and motors at the knee and the hip joints. The ReWalk system includes Remote control (RC) Communicator, Exoskeleton (Inc. Rigid Frames, Waistpack and Straps), Battery charger and Laptop (GUI), and off the shelf crutches. All of the ReWalk components are mandatory, suitable for indoor and outdoor usage. The device is intended for indoor use: including standing and walking on level surfaces and mild slopes, and ascending and descending stairs and curbs for users who are at
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least 18 years old.
8. Intended Use / Indication for Use
The ReWalk® P6.0 fits to the lower limbs and part of the upper body and is intended to enable individuals with spinal cord injury at levels T7 to L5 to perform ambulatory functions in home and community settings with supervision of a specially certified companion in accordance with the User assessment and training certification program. The device is also intended to enable individuals with spinal cord injury at levels T4 to T6 to perform ambulatory functions in rehabilitation institutions in accordance with the User assessment and training certification program. The ReWalk P6.0 is intended for indoor and outdoor use: including standing and walking on level surfaces and mild slopes, and ascending and descending stairs and curbs.
9. Technological Characteristics
The current submission introduces the stairs ascend and descend functionality to the ReWalk P6.0 device (already cleared for sit, stand, and walk under K160987 and K200032). The ReWalk P6.0 with stairs functionality is identical to the previously cleared version of the device ("Predicate Device") (K200032) in terms of design, material, physical & electrical components, energy source, and principles of operation.
Adding the Stairs ascend and descend functionality to the ReWalk P6.0 device does not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness, as confirmed by the company's clinical and performance testing.
10. Performance Data
10.1 Performance Testing - Bench
Both the Subject Device and Predicate Device are identical in physical and electrical components and software, with Stairs functionality disabled for the cleared device and enabled for the subject device. Therefore, testing submitted under (K160987 and K200032) remain applicable to the subject device: EMC (per IEC 60601-1-2), Electrical safety (per IEC 60601-1), Biocompatibility (per ISO 10993-1), Software validation & verification (per IEC 62304), Environmental testing (per IEC 60601-11).
The Subject Device has undergone additional bench and non-clinical testing to demonstrate that the ReWalk P6.0 device with stairs ascend and descend functionality meets all design requirements and is in compliance with all applicable standards and regulations including special controls in 21 CFR 890.3480. These tests include non-clinical performance testing, and user testing. The tests are summarized at a high level in the tables below.
| Test name | Test description | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Stairs usage mechanical loading test | Device has sufficient mechanical integrity for | |
| safe and effective use under worst-case | ||
| conditions | PASS | |
| Walking Speed verification | Measure the maximal walking speed of ReWalk | |
| P6.0 device with its maximal configuration (as | ||
| the maximal speed depends on device | ||
| configuration). | PASS |
Table 1: Bench testing
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| Test name | Test description | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Stairs Validation | Device performs as intended when used by certified users for ascending and descending stairs and curbs in a variety of environments | PASS |
| Curbs Validation | Device performs as intended when used by certified users for ascending and descending stairs and curbs in a variety of environments | PASS |
| Outdoor Validation | Device performs as intended when used by certified users for ascending and descending stairs and curbs in a variety of environments | PASS |
10.2 Performance Testing - Clinical
ReWalk P6.0 Active Users Field Survey Study- Stairs Usage
Use of the stairs functionality is supported by clinical data collected by the Company in the ReWalk Users Field Survey Study-Stairs Usage, which contains real world evidence collected through a survey of actual users in Europe (where ReWalk P6.0 device with stairs functionality has been commercially available on the European market since 2015). The safety and efficacy of ReWalk P6.0 device with stairs ascend and descend functionality, both indoor and outdoor use in home and community setting has been studied and monitored over a period of six (6) years. In addition, and unrelated to the survey, for the past seven (7) years, data regarding device malfunctions, injuries, and complaints had also been monitored using ReWalk's Customer Relation Management (CRM) database.
Study subgroup analysis/ demographic characteristics
A total of 47 users have been evaluated. 87% of subjects were males and 13% females. All study subjects were at least 6 months after injury, who had a device with stairs functionality to ascend and descend stairs.
Note that information regarding users' race and ethnicity was not allowed to be collected due to local legislation laws in Europe.
Safety and effectiveness
Between 2015 to May 2022, only three (3) Stairs-related adverse events (AE) were recorded in ReWalk's Customer Relationship Management system, covering all ReWalk users in Europe. It was concluded that the AEs were not device-related, but rather associated with erroneous mode selection , not-following the device Instructions for Use and short handle at the top step. No device deficiencies/malfunctions related to stairs usage were recorded.
Study summary and conclusion
The study recruited 85 subjects, of which a total of 47 users used the device to climb stairs (ascending/ descending) indoor and outdoor use in home and community setting. Average age was 46 years; 87% of the stairs-mode users were male. On average the stairs-mode was used by the study participants for 26 months (ranging from 1 month to 5 years). Total number of stairs taken by the stairs-mode users in the study, ranged from 9 to 2,371 stairs per-user, with the mean value of 383 stairs (which is approximately equal to 22 floors, assuming 17 stairs per floor). This yields cumulatively 18,038 stairs in total for all study users over the entire duration of use. The study has successfully demonstrated that the ReWalk P6.0 device is safe and effective in enabling individuals with spinal cord injury to ascend stairs, both indoor and outdoor, in home and community settings. The use of the ReWalk P6.0 device is safe when it is
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used according to its instructions for use under the supervision of a specially certified companion.
10.3 Performance Testing - Human Factor Study ReWalk P6.0 with Stairs Enabled Human Factors Engineering Study
ReWalk Users and companions human factors engineering study have been conducted under IRB Approved protocol, according to principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP). The study objective was to evaluate patients' ability to safely and effectively interact with ReWalk P6.0 device with stairs feature user interface components, while assisted by their companion (in which advanced functions of ascending and descending stairs and curbs are introduced). The study was conducted in a representative real world use environment, included actual use test scenarios using the ReWalk P6.0 device with stairs enabled and comprehension questions about critical information regarding the use of the device focusing on the ascending/descending function.
The study consists of 11 ReWalk patients subjects and 11 companion's subjects who performed actual use scenarios using a working device with the Stairs feature enabled. The training during the usability testing was designed to provide realistic training environment that users would encounter in real world situations. The content and the method of delivery were identical to the training performed at the clinic.
Study Summary and Conclusion
Despite the significant limitations and constraints imposed by the unique user characteristics, the study results demonstrate that after a short and partial training session, participants were largely able to learn and execute the sequence of steps required for stair use. In 99% of the times participants successfully completed the test tasks without any observed use difficulties, and the vast majority of participants were able to correctly answer the knowledge questions evaluated in scenarios. No adverse events were reported.
The study concluded that the ReWalk P6.0 stairs and curbs ascend and descend functions can be used safely by the intended user population in the intended use environments.
11. Conclusion
The Subject Device with stairs functionality and its Predicate Device have similar intended use, same indications, contraindications, principles of operation, and technological characteristics. The difference in the intended use does not present different questions of safety or effectiveness than the Predicate Device. Accepted scientific methods exist to evaluate the performance of the Subject Device compared to its Predicate Device. Clinical and performance data have demonstrated that the Subject Device is as safe and effective as its Predicate. Thus, the ReWalk P6.0 device with stairs functionality is substantially equivalent to the previously cleared ReWalk P6.0 device (K200032).