K Number
K991938
Device Name
CAPHOSOL ARTIFICIAL SALIVA
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
1999-08-10

(62 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
N/A
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
Caphosol is indicated for dryness of the mouth or throat (hyposalivation, xerostomia), regardless of the cause and regardless of whether the condition is temporary or permanent. Caphosol is indicated for relief of dryness of the oral mucosa when hyposalivation results from the following: surgery, radiotherapy near the salivary glands, chemotherapy, infection or dysfunction of the salivary glands; inflammation of the mouth or throat; fever; emotional factors such as fear or anxiety, obstruction of the salivary ducts, Sjögren's syndrome; and Bell's Palsy. Caphosol is also indicated for dryness of the oral mucosa due to drugs such as antihistamines or atropine or other anticholinergic agents that suppress salivary secretion. It may be used as part of an oral hygiene program for patients with dry mouth. Caphosol provides intensive hygiene of the oral cavity, and may be used to help relieve bad taste and to relieve offensive nasal discharge and crusting.
Device Description
Caphosol™ Artificial Saliva Consisting of a mixture of two solutions Caphosol™ A -- 15 mL Phosphate Solution and Caphosol™ B - 15 mL Calcium Solution
More Information

Not Found

No
The summary describes a chemical solution for treating dry mouth and does not mention any software, algorithms, or AI/ML capabilities.

No
Caphosol is an artificial saliva mixture intended to relieve dry mouth, not to treat or cure a disease.

No

Explanation: The "Intended Use / Indications for Use" section indicates that Caphosol is used for "relief of dryness" and "intensive hygiene," which are therapeutic and hygiene purposes, not diagnostic. A diagnostic device is used to identify or determine the nature of a disease or condition.

No

The device description explicitly states it consists of two solutions, which are physical substances, not software.

Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use of Caphosol is to relieve the symptoms of dry mouth and throat (hyposalivation, xerostomia) and for oral hygiene. It is a treatment for a condition, not a diagnostic tool.
  • Device Description: Caphosol is described as an artificial saliva consisting of two solutions. This is a therapeutic product, not a device used to perform tests on samples from the human body to provide diagnostic information.
  • Lack of Diagnostic Activities: There is no mention of analyzing samples (blood, urine, tissue, etc.), detecting biomarkers, or providing diagnostic information about a disease or condition.
  • Predicate Device: The listed predicate device, GLANDOSANE (SALIVART®), is also a synthetic saliva product, which is consistent with a therapeutic or symptomatic relief device, not an IVD.

IVD devices are specifically designed to perform tests on samples from the human body to provide information for the diagnosis, monitoring, or treatment of diseases or conditions. Caphosol's function is to provide symptomatic relief and aid in oral hygiene.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

Caphosol is indicated for dryness of the mouth or throat (hyposalivation, xerostomia), regardless of the cause and regardless of whether the condition is temporary or permanent.

Caphosol is indicated for relief of dryness of the oral mucosa when hyposalivation results from the following: surgery, radiotherapy near the salivary glands, chemotherapy, infection or dysfunction of the salivary glands; inflammation of the mouth or throat; fever; emotional factors such as fear or anxiety, obstruction of the salivary ducts, Sjögren's syndrome; and Bell's Palsy.

Caphosol is also indicated for dryness of the oral mucosa due to drugs such as antihistamines or atropine or other anticholinergic agents that suppress salivary secretion.

It may be used as part of an oral hygiene program for patients with dry mouth. Caphosol provides intensive hygiene of the oral cavity, and may be used to help relieve bad taste and to relieve offensive nasal discharge and crusting.

Product codes

LFD

Device Description

Caphosol™ Artificial Saliva Consisting of a mixture of two solutions Caphosol™ A -- 15 mL Phosphate Solution and Caphosol™ B - 15 mL Calcium Solution

Mentions image processing

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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

Not Found

Input Imaging Modality

Not Found

Anatomical Site

mouth, throat, oral mucosa, oral cavity

Indicated Patient Age Range

Not Found

Intended User / Care Setting

Not Found

Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

Not Found

Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

Not Found

Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)

Not Found

Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)

Not Found

Predicate Device(s)

K874106

Reference Device(s)

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

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N/A

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AUG 10 1999

K97 1938

510(k) SUMMARY Inpharma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. CaphosoITM Artificial Saliva

Submitters Information

Inpharma A.S.
Industraten 15
3400 Lier
Norway
Contact:
Telephone:

Dr. Björn Th. Johansen +41 32 84 87 60

Date Prepared

June 7, 1999

Name of Device

Caphosol™ Artificial Saliva Consisting of a mixture of two solutions Caphosol™ A -- 15 mL Phosphate Solution and Caphosol™ B - 15 mL Calcium Solution

Classification Name

Artificial Saliva

Predicate Devices

GLANDOSANE (SALIVART®), Synthetic Saliva, 510(k) Notification K874106, decision date April 15, 1988, applicant was Fresenius, USA, Inc., currently distributed by Gebauer Company, Cleveland, Ohio.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

AUG 10 1999

Inpharma A.S. c/o Mr. Bruce R. Manning President New England Biomedical Research, Incorporated 27 South Street P.O. Box 809 Northborough, Massachusetts 01532

Re : K991938 Caphosol™ Artificial Saliva Trade Name: Unclassified Regulatory Class: Product Code: LFD Dated: June 9, 1999 Received: June 9, 1999

Dear Mr. Manning:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to 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). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions The general controls provisions of the Act of the Act. include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major requlations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Good Manufacturing Practice for Medical Devices: General (GMP) requlation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic GMP inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP requlation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.

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this response to your premarket notification Please note: submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.

This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4692. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to
premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at
its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

Timothy A. Ulatowski
Director

Directbr Division of Dental, Infection Control, and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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510(k) Number (if known):

CAPHOSOL™, Artificial Saliva Device Name:

Indications For Use:

Caphosol is indicated for dryness of the mouth or throat (hyposalivation, xerostomia), regardless of the cause and regardless of whether the condition is temporary or permanent.

Caphosol is indicated for relief of dryness of the oral mucosa when hyposalivation results from the following: surgery, radiotherapy near the salivary glands, chemotherapy, infection or dysfunction of the salivary glands; inflammation of the mouth or throat; fever; emotional factors such as fear or anxiety, obstruction of the salivary ducts, Sjögren's syndrome; and Bell's Palsy.

Caphosol is also indicated for dryness of the oral mucosa due to drugs such as antihistamines or atropine or other anticholinergic agents that suppress salivary secretion.

It may be used as part of an oral hygiene program for patients with dry mouth. Caphosol provides intensive hygiene of the oral cavity, and may be used to help relieve bad taste and to relieve offensive nasal discharge and crusting.

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Prescription Use
(Per 21 CFR 801.109)

OR

Over-The-Counter Use

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Sindre L. Shine, D MD, MP for MSR

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