(96 days)
The SOZO Pro has the following uses:
For adult human patients at risk of lymphedema:
A bioimpedance spectroscopy device for use on adult human patients, utilizing impedance ratios that are displayed as an L-Dex ratio that supports the measurement of extracellular volume differences between the limbs and is presented to the clinician on an L-Dex scale as an aid to their clinical assessment of lymphedema.
The use of the device to obtain an L-Dex score is only indicated for patients who will have or who have had lymph nodes, from the axillary and/or pelvic regions, either removed, damaged or irradiated.
The SOZO Pro is intended for adult patients living with heart failure.
This device is intended for use, under the direction of a physician, for the monitoring of patients with fluid management problems suffering from heart failure. Data from the device should be considered in conjunction with other clinical data.
The SOZO Pro may be used as an adjunct to existing methods by aiding clinicians who are using Subjective Global Assessment (SGA) tools to assess patients at risk of protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM).
The SOZO Pro may be further used to estimate the following body composition parameters in humans to track clinically relevant body composition parameters over time:
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Fat mass
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Fat-free mass
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Total body water
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Intracellular fluid
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Extracellular fluid
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Skeletal muscle mass
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The following outputs are also presented:
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Body Mass Index (BMI)
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Basal metabolic rate (BMR; based on Mifflin St. Jeor's algorithm) displayed in calories per day
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Protein and mineral (also known as 'dry lean mass') represents the content of a body that is not fat or fluid; calculated by subtracting total body water weight from fat-free mass weight.
The SOZO Pro device measures current (I), voltage (V) and phase angle (Phi), and from these values calculates resistance (R), reactance (Xc), and impedance (Z), which are used to estimate the above body composition parameters. The device' software will also display the Cole plot, subject height, weight, age and sex.
The SOZO Pro system consists of a connected hand and footplate with built-in stainless-steel electrodes, paired with an Android tablet over Bluetooth connection. An app ("SOZOapp"), supplied with the tablet, controls the functionality of the hardware, and supplies the bioimpedance measurement data to a database ("MySOZO") managed on an external cloud- hosted database. Patient weight is measured with load cells located in the SOZO Pro foot unit or can be hand entered.
Bioimpedance measurements require the patient's weight to be measured by a scale embedded in the base of the system or for the weight of the patient to be entered manually. Following the collection of the patient weight, the patient contacts the SOZO Pro with their bare hands and feet on stainless steel electrodes. The impedance measurement takes about 30 seconds, during which the SOZO Pro® system applies small levels of electrical energy (200μA RMS) to the body across 256 frequencies spaced from 3kHz to 1000kHz and measures the resulting voltage levels.
The provided text describes the SOZO Pro device, a bioimpedance spectroscopy device, and its 510(k) submission to the FDA. However, it does not contain the specific details about acceptance criteria, a comparative study with a human-in-the-loop, the exact sample sizes for test and training sets, the number and qualifications of experts for ground truth, or adjudication methods for all the stated indications for use.
Based on the information available, here's what can be extracted and inferred:
1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance
The document states that the device went through "appropriate testing per design controls to confirm functionality and performance of the indications." While specific numerical acceptance criteria (e.g., accuracy percentages, thresholds) are not explicitly provided in this document, the general categories of testing and the reported outcomes are:
| Acceptance Criteria Category (Inferred) | Reported Device Performance |
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| Electrical Safety / EMC Conformance | Meets IEC 60601 (subparts -1, -1-2, and -1-6) requirements. CB certificate granted. |
| Software Verification & Validation (V&V) | Software adheres to ISO 62304 and was "verified and validated to meet acceptance criteria and perform as intended." (Specific acceptance criteria not detailed). |
| Biocompatibility | Passed ISO 10993 requirements for a low-risk, limited-contact device. No failures reported. Patient contact areas are unchanged from the predicate. |
| Functional Performance (Accuracy/Precision of Measurements) | "Performance testing was undertaken using fixed loads and comparing modified SOZO Pro to predicate SOZO measurements to demonstrate that outputs remained consistently accurate and precise." (Specific metrics and numerical results not detailed). |
| Weight Scale Verification | Performed in accordance with NIST Handbook 44 (2022 Edition) and EU Directive 2014/31/EU. "No failures experienced." |
| Active Implantable Pacemakers/ICD Compatibility | Illustrated compatibility with a variety of pacemakers and ICDs per ISO 14117 test methods. |
2. Sample Sizes Used for the Test Set and Data Provenance
- Test Set Sample Size: Not explicitly stated for any of the performance tests. The document mentions "fixed loads" for functional performance, implying a controlled, non-patient-specific test, and "a variety of pacemakers" for compatibility. For the software V&V, it states the software was "verified and validated," which implies testing, but sample size is not quantified.
- Data Provenance: Not explicitly stated. The document is a 510(k) summary for a device manufactured by ImpediMed Limited in Australia. The testing is likely conducted by the manufacturer, but the origin of the data used for performance comparison (e.g., patient data) is not specified. It does not indicate if it was retrospective or prospective.
3. Number of Experts Used to Establish Ground Truth for the Test Set and Qualifications of Experts
- Not explicitly stated. The document focuses on technical performance and validation against engineering standards and a predicate device, rather than diagnostic accuracy studies involving expert human readers and a ground truth derived from clinical experts.
4. Adjudication Method for the Test Set
- Not applicable/Not explicitly stated. Since there's no mention of a human-in-the-loop diagnostic study or expert consensus for ground truth establishment, adjudication methods are not detailed.
5. If a Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) Comparative Effectiveness Study Was Done
- No, not explicitly stated or implied. The submission emphasizes substantial equivalence to a predicate device primarily through technical and functional comparisons, not through a comparative effectiveness study showing improvement in human reader performance with AI assistance. The document states, "The SOZO Pro is intended for use, under the direction of a physician, for the monitoring of patients with fluid management problems suffering from heart failure. Data from the device should be considered in conjunction with other clinical data." This indicates it's an aid, not a standalone diagnostic that would typically undergo such a comparative study for its primary clearance.
6. If a Standalone (i.e., algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) Was Done
- Yes, implied. The "Functional performance" section, where it states "performance testing was undertaken using fixed loads and comparing modified SOZO Pro to predicate SOZO measurements to demonstrate that outputs remained consistently accurate and precise," suggests standalone performance evaluation. The device measures impedance, resistance, reactance, and then calculates body composition parameters. The validation of these calculations against a known standard (fixed loads, predicate device performance) represents a standalone performance assessment.
7. The Type of Ground Truth Used
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Reference to Predicate Device and Engineering Standards: For most of the performance claims, the ground truth appears to be:
- The performance of the predicate SOZO device (K203473).
- Compliance with IEC 60601 (Electrical Safety/EMC), ISO 62304 (Software V&V), ISO 10993 (Biocompatibility), NIST Handbook 44 and EU Directive 2014/31/EU (Weight Scale).
- Fixed loads for functional performance testing.
- ISO 14117 for pacemaker/ICD compatibility.
There is no mention of "expert consensus," "pathology," or "outcomes data" as ground truth for the device's diagnostic or monitoring capabilities beyond aiding clinical assessment.
8. The Sample Size for the Training Set
- Not applicable/Not stated. This device does not appear to be an AI/ML device that requires a distinct "training set" in the conventional sense for a deep learning model. It's a bioimpedance spectroscopy device that measures physical parameters and applies algorithms (e.g., Mifflin St. Jeor for BMR). The "software updates were included to integrate the scale and weight measurement capabilities," but this doesn't imply a self-learning algorithm that would require a training dataset.
9. How the Ground Truth for the Training Set Was Established
- Not applicable. As it does not appear to be an AI/ML device with a training set, this information is not relevant or provided. The algorithms it uses (e.g., for body composition) are likely fixed formulas validated against general physiological principles and existing scientific literature.
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October 17, 2023
ImpediMed Limited Richard Hines Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs 5900 Pasteur Court, Unit 125 Carlsbad, California 92008
Re: K232089 Trade/Device Name: SOZO Pro Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2770 Regulation Name: Impedance Plethysmograph Regulatory Class: II Product Code: DSB Dated: June 5, 2023 Received: July 19, 2023
Dear Richard Hines:
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 (the 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 available 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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(https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30. Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90. Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review. the OS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-advice-comprehensive-regulatoryassistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
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Gema Gonzalez -S
Maura Rooney Assistant Director DHT3A: Division of Renal, Gastrointestinal, Obesity and Transplant Devices OHT3: Office of Gastrorenal, ObGyn, General Hospital, and Urology 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) K232089
Device Name SOZO Pro
Indications for Use (Describe) The SOZO Pro has the following us es:
For adult human patients at risk of lymphedema:
A bioimpedance spectroscopy device for use on adult human patients, utilizing impedance ratios that are displayed as an L-Dex ratio that supports the measurement of extracel lular volume differences between the limbs and is presented to the clinician on an L-Dex scale as an aid to their clinical as sessment of lym phedema.
The use of the device to obtain an L-Dex score is only indicated for patients who will have or who have had lymph nodes, from the axillary and/or pelvic regions, either removed, damaged or irradiated.
The SOZO Pro is intended for adult patients living with heart failure.
This device is intended for use, under the direction of a physician, for the nonitoring of patients with fluid management problems suffering from heart frilure. Data from the device should be considered in conjunction with other clinical data.
The SOZO Pro may be used as an adjunct to existing methods by aiding clinicians who are using Subjective Global Assessment (SGA) tools to assess patients at risk of protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM).
The SOZO Pro may be further used to estimate the following body composition parameters in humans to track clinically relevant body composition parameters over time:
- · Fat mass
- · Fat-free mass
- · Total body water
- · Intracellular fluid
- · Extracellular fluid
- · Skeletal muscle mass
- The following outputs are also presented:
- · Body Mass Index (BMI)
- · Basal metabolic rate (BMR; based on Mifflin St. Jeor's algorithm) dis played in calories per day
· Protein and mineral (also known as 'dry lean mass') represents the content of a body that is not fat or fluid; calculated by subtracting total body water weight from fat-free mass weight.
The SOZO Pro device measures current (I), voltage (V) and phase angle (Phi), and from these values calculates resistance (R), reactance (Xc), and impedance (Z), which are used to estimate the above body composition parameters. The device' software will also display the Cole plot, subject height, weight, age and sex.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
× Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Traditional 510(k) SUMMARY
ImpediMed SOZO Pro
Submitter
| ImpediMed LimitedUnit 150 Parker CourtPinkenba, Qld 4008Australia | |
|---|---|
| Phone: | 760 585 2104 |
| Facsimile: | 760 804 9425 |
| Contact Person:Contact Email: | Richard Hinesrhines@impedimed.com |
| Date Prepared: | August 30, 2023 |
| Name of Device: | SOZO Pro® |
| Common or Usual Name | Body Fluid Analyzer |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR §870.2770 |
| Regulation Name | Impedance Plethysmograph |
| Regulatory Class | II |
| Product Code: | DSB (Cardiac Electrophysiology, Diagnostics and Monitoring) |
| Predicate Device:Reference Device #1:Reference Device #2:Reference Device #3: | SOZO® (K203473)SOZO Pro (K230530)SOZO Pro (K230531)Bodyport Cardiac Scale (K211585) |
Purpose of the Special 510(k) Notice
The purpose of the 510(k) is to clear the SOZO Pro device which is a modification of the predicate K203473 SOZO device to include a weight scale to allow for patient weights to be measured directly with the device, along with updates to the stand hardware and electrodes. Software updates were included to integrate the scale and weight measurement capabilities.
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Indications for Use
The SOZO Pro has the following uses:
The SOZO Pro is intended for adult patients living with heart failure.
This device is intended for use, under the direction of a physician, for the nonitoring of patients with fluid management problems suffering from heart failure. Data from the device should be considered in conjunction with other clinical data.
For adult human patients at risk of Ivmphedema:
A bioimpedance spectroscopy device for use on adult human patients, utilizing impedance ratios that are displayed as an L-Dex ratio that supports the measurement of extracellular volume differences between the limbs and is presented to the clinician on an L-Dex scale as an aid to their clinical assessment of lymphedema.
The use of the device to obtain an L-Dex score is only indicated for patients who will have or who have had lymph nodes, from the axillary and/or pelvic regions, either removed, damaged or irradiated.
The SOZO Pro may be used as an adjunct to existing methods by aiding clinicians who are using Subjective Global Assessment (SGA) tools to assess patients at risk of protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM).
The SOZO Pro may be further used to estimate the following body composition parameters in humans to track clinically relevant body composition parameters over time:
- Fat mass
- Fat-free mass
- Total body water
- Intracellular fluid
- Extracellular fluid
- Skeletal muscle mass
- The following outputs are also presented:
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- · Basal metabolic rate (BMR: based on Mifflin St. Jeor's algorithm) displayed in calories per dav
• Protein and mineral (also known as 'dry lean mass') represents the content of a body that is not fat or fluid; calculated by subtracting total body water weight from fat-free mass weight.
The SOZO Pro device measures current (1), voltage (V) and phase angle (Phi), and from these values calculates resistance (R), reactance (Xc), and impedance (Z), which are used to estimate the above body composition parameters. The device/ software will also display the Cole plot, subject height, age and sex.
Device Description
The SOZO Pro system consists of a connected hand and footplate with built-in stainless-steel electrodes, paired with an Android tablet over Bluetooth connection. An app ("SOZOapp"), supplied with the tablet, controls the functionality of the hardware, and supplies the bioimpedance measurement data to a database ("MySOZO") managed on an external cloud- hosted database. Patient weight is measured with load cells located in the SOZO Pro foot unit or can be hand entered.
Bioimpedance measurements require the patient's weight to be measured by a scale embedded in the base of the system or for the weight of the patient to be entered manually. Following the collection of the patient weight, the patient contacts the SOZO Pro with their bare hands and feet on stainless steel electrodes. The impedance measurement takes about 30 seconds, during which the SOZO Pro® system applies small levels of electrical energy (200μA RMS) to the body across 256 frequencies spaced from 3kHz to 1000kHz and measures the resulting voltage levels.
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Technological Characteristics
Bioimpedance spectroscopy is the technological principle for both the subject and predicate devices. The subject and predicate devices are based on the following same fundamental technological elements:
ം Use of electrodes to take measurements; two channels are used to measure each side of the body.
o Delivery of very low levels of current (200µA RMS) across 256 frequencies logarithmically spaced from 3kHz to 1000kHz.
ം Measure patient weight, current (l), voltage (V) and phase angle (Ph) and calculates three bioimpedance parameters: impedance (Z), resistance (R) and reactance (Xc) to estimate extracellular fluid, intracellular fluid, and total body water.
ം Data is stored in and accessed from a cloud-based database (MySOZO) using a web browser interface. SOZO Pro is controlled through an Android app ("SOZOapp") on a supplied tablet, which is paired to the SOZO Pro hardware over Bluetooth connection and connects with the MySOZO database over Wi-Fi.
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Performance Data
The SOZO Pro system has gone through appropriate testing per design controls to confirm functionality and performance of the indications.
Electrical safety/EMC: testing was performed according to the requirements set forth in IEC 60601 (subparts -1, -1-2, and -1-6). It was determined that the SOZO Pro device meets electrical safety and EMC requirements, and CB certificate was granted for the system.
Software V&V: the SOZO Pro same level of concern software documentation as the predicate device was created and testing performed in accordance with ISO 62304. The software was verified and validated to meet acceptance criteria and perform as intended.
Biocompatibility: testing was performed by an accredited third party according to the requirements set forth in ISO 10993 for a low risk, limited contact device. It was determined that the patient contact areas of SOZO Pro system passed biocompatibility testing with no failures reported as they are unchanged from the predicate.
Functional performance: performance testing was undertaken using fixed loads and comparing modified SOZO Pro to predicate SOZO measurements to demonstrate that outputs remained consistently accurate and precise.
Weight Scale Verification: Scale verification testing for SOZO Pro was performed in accordance with the NIST Handbook 44 (2022 Edition) and EU Directive 2014/31/EU for non-automatic weighing instruments. Scale verification testing experienced no failures.
Active implantable pacemakers and ICD compatibility: SOZO Pro illustrated compatibility to a variety of pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators per the test methods described in ISO 14117.
Substantial Equivalence
The modified SOZO Pro has the same intended use and similar indications, principles of operation, and technological characteristics as its predicate device. The differences in the SOZO Pro device's technological characteristics to the predicate SOZO device do not raise any new questions of safety or effectiveness:
Conclusions
Testing discussed above demonstrates that the modified SOZO Pro device is as safe and effective and performs as well as or better than the predicate device.
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§ 870.2770 Impedance plethysmograph.
(a)
Identification. An impedance plethysmograph is a device used to estimate peripheral blood flow by measuring electrical impedance changes in a region of the body such as the arms and legs.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The device, when it is a body composition analyzer which is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 870.9.