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The Positional Sleep Assessment System (PoSAS) Software is a software-only device intended for use by healthcare professionals to access previously recorded data for review and interpretation of sleep length, sleep disruptions, snoring, and positional sleep disordered breathing events in adults. The PoSAS Software is used in healthcare facilities to generate sleep study reports from data obtained with the Night Shift and pulse oximeter devices; reports include sleep/wake, position, snoring, SpO2, pulse rate, pulse event (6 bpm change), and/or desaturation event information. The report requires clinician interpretation of the results; it does not suggest a course of treatment or generate a diagnosis.

The Positional Sleep Assessment System (PoSAS) Software is a standalone desktop software application that provides the capability to generate reports from the data acquired with the Advanced Brain Monitoring (ABM) Night Shift (K140190) and/or a pulse oximeter. The PoSAS Software is currently compatible with the Nonin WristOx> (model 3150) cleared in K102350. The Night Shift is a small neck-worn device with software indicated for use in reporting position, movement, and sound so that positional changes in sleep quality and snoring can be assessed for adult patients only. The Nonin WrisOx₂ is a small wrist-worn device indicated for use in measuring, displaying, and storing functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO₂) and pulse rate of adults and pediatric patients. The PoSAS Software is intended to be used in healthcare facilities (e.g. Clinician's office) to transfer and analyze data obtained with the Night Shift and WristOx2 by adult patient's in the home or sleep lab. The Night Shift uses a USB 2.0 data cable to transfer data via Standard USB 2.0 flash drive and the WristOx₂ uses a proprietary USB 2.0 data cable to transfer data via USB 2.0 Virtual COM Port. Once the devices are recognized, the PoSAS Software graphical user interface (GUI) enables the user to synchronize the devices by writing the same computer date/time (down to the second) to each of the devices. The PoSAS Software also allows for the data to be erased from both the Night Shift and WristOx2 devices, and allows for the Night Shift device settings (I.e. Vibration feedback on, Vibration feedback off, or Trial mode) to be updated prior to recording. Once the clock times from the two devices are synchronized, and the user has set the desired settings of the Night Shift device (i.e., identical to features available using Night Shift software), the Night Shift and WristOx2 are worn by a patient to record sleep study data. The PoSAS Software reads the study files and recognizes the respective clock times within each file, and aligns the data for generation of a PoSAS report. The PoSAS Software report presents the Night Shift data, analyzed pulse oximeter data, and combines the positional data from the Night Shift with the analyzed results from the pulse oximetry data. A PoSAS Software report can be generated either from the data saved on the connected Night Shift and pulse oximeter devices or from data saved to the hard disk of the personal computer. Data from the Night Shift is displayed on the PoSAS Software report without modification. The PoSAS Software calculates oximetry data based on the once per second SpO₂ and pulse data acquired by the pulse oximeter. 3% or 4% desaturations and pulse events (6 bpm change) are also calculated. The PoSAS software combines Night Shift position information with calculated oximetry data to present metrics based on the patient's position (supine or non-supine).

Sleep Profiler is intended for use for the diagnostic evaluation by a physician to assess sleep quality and score sleep disordered breathing events in adults only. The Sleep Profiler is a software-only device to be used under the supervision of a clinician to analyze physiological signals and automatically score sleep study results; including the staging of sleep, detection of arousals, snoring and sleep disordered breathing events (obstructive apneas, hypopneas and respiratory event related arousals). Central and mixed apneas can be manually marked within the records.

The Sleep Profiler is a software application that analyzes previously recorded physiological signals obtained during sleep. The Sleep Profiler software can analyze any EDF files acquired with the Advanced Brain Monitoring X4 System and the X8 System models SP40 and SP29. Automated algorithms are applied to the raw signals in order to derive additional signals and interpret the raw and derived signal information. The software automates recognition of: Sleep stages Rapid Eye Movement (REM) and nREM (N1, N2, N3) and wake, Heart/pulse rate, Snoring loudness, Sleep/wake, Head movement and position, Snoring, sympathetic, behavioral and cortical arousals, ECG,EOG, EMG waveform, SpO2, Airflow, Respiratory Effort, Apneas and Hypopneas, Oxygen desaturations. The software identifies and rejects periods with poor electroencephalography signal quality. The full disclosure recording of derived signals and automated analyses can be visually inspected and edited prior to the results being integrated into a sleep study report. Medical and history information can be input from a questionnaire. Responses are analyzed to provide a pre-test probability of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). The automated analyses of physiological data are integrated with the questionnaire data, medical and history information to provide a comprehensive report. Several report formats are available depending on whether the user has acquired more than one night of data, wishes to obtain a narrative summary report or provide patient reports. The Sleep Profiler software can be used as a stand-alone application for use on Microsoft Windows 7 & 8 operating system platforms (desktop model). Alternatively, the user interface (i.e., entry or editing of information) can be delivered via a web-portal (portal model). The capability to enter or edit patient information, call the application to generate a study report, and/or download a report is provided using either the desktop PC application or web-portal application. The same analysis and report generation software is used for both the desktop and web-portal applications.

The X8 System is intended for prescription use in the home, healthcare facility, or clinical research environment to acquire, record, transmit, and display physiological signals from adult patients. All X8 models (SP40, SP29, and XS29) acquire, record, transmit, and/or display electroencephalogram (EEG), electrooculogram (EOG), electrocardiogram (ECG), and/or electromyogram (EMG) signals, with optional accelerometer, acoustical, and photoplethysmographic signals. Model SP29 additionally includes a nasal pressure transducer and cannula (for airflow), thoracic and abdomen respiratory effort, and pulse rate and oxyhemoglobin saturation from the finger. The X8 system only acquires and displays physiological signals; no claims are being made for analysis of the acquired signals with respect to the accuracy, precision, and reliability.

The X8 System is indicated for acquiring, recording/storing, transmitting, and displaying physiological data in patients. It can be used by patients in the home, healthcare facility, or clinical research environment. Patients can move within their home or healthcare environment without having to remove the device (e.g. walk to the restroom). The X8 System is comprised of the X8 device which is worn on the patient's head and body, accessories, the Device Manager software, and the X-Series Basic-Utility Software. The study records are saved to the PC in EDF format and are available for analysis by third party software applications, such as Persyst Reveal (K011397). The X8 System combines hardware, firmware, and software to acquire physiological signals. It acquires physiological data through a battery powered headset worn by the patient and provides a flexible platform for applying sensors and acquiring signals from multiple locations on the head or body, transmitting and recording the signals, and providing visual and auditory indications to ensure high quality data are obtained. Model SP40 Sleep Profiler is applied by the patient to acquire and record electroencephalogram (EEG), electrooculogram (EOG), electrocardiogram (ECG), and/or electromyogram (EMG) signals, with optional accelerometer, acoustical, and photoplethysmographic signals during sleep. This model utilizes the X8 Sleep Profiler Strip. Model SP29 Sleep Profiler PSG2 is applied by the patient to acquire and record electroencephalogram (EEG), electrooculogram (EOG), electrocardiogram (ECG), and/or electromyogram (EMG) signals, with optional accelerometer, acoustical, and photoplethysmographic signals during sleep. This model additionally includes a nasal pressure transducer and cannula (for airflow), thoracic and abdomen respiratory effort, and pulse rate and oxyhemoglobin saturation from the finger. This model utilizes the X8 Sleep Profiler Strip. Model XS29 X8 Stat is applied by a technician to acquire, record, transmit, and/or display electroencephalogram (EEG), electrooculogram (EOG), electrocardiogram (ECG), and/or electromyogram (EMG) signals, with optional accelerometer, acoustical, and photoplethysmographic signals acquired during non-sleep conditions. This model utilizes either the X8 Midline or the X8 Referential strip. The Device Manager software application provides a means to communicate with the X8 Device, transfer study data, and format a device. The software transfers data saved in the memory of the X8 device using either a PC application or a web-based data entry application operating in a cloud server environment. The X-Series Basic-Utility Software acquires, presents, and stores physiological signals from the X8 Device. The software has a modular architecture that allows the users to interact using either the Graphical User Interface (GUI) provided with the installation, or programmatically via a Software Development Kit. Additional functionalities provided by X-Series Basic-Utility Software include impedance measurements, custom markers, and interface with the Bluetooth Receiving Dongle.

The Night Shift is indicated for prescription use for the treatment of adult patients with positional obstructive sleep apnea with a non-supine apnea-hypopnea index < 20, and to reduce or alleviate snoring. It records position, movement, and sound so that positional changes in sleep quality and snoring can be assessed.

The Night Shift is worn around the neck to reduce the amount of time the user sleeps in the supine position as a treatment for positional obstructive sleep apnea. Night Shift combines hardware and firmware to detect when the user attempts to sleep in the supine position and can initiate vibro-tactile feedback with increasing intensity until the user shifts to a non-supine position. The initiation of positional feedback from the Night Shift is turned on is programmable to allow the user to fall asleep (if they must) on their back. Each night the Night Shift is worn, it monitors sleep position (% time supine), behavioral sleep efficiency, and snoring levels (% time snoring > 40 and 50 dB) as well as the frequency, duration and intensity of the feedback (when applied). These data can be optionally transferred via the USB port to the Night Shift Web Portal where the user can generate a report to assess how well the positional feedback is working. A "trial" protocol can include one night with no feedback to establish a baseline and two nights with feedback to assess compliance/efficacy. Utilization information is saved on the device that allows reports to be generated that compares daily use by month and monthly averages for one year. The portal also allows the device to be reformatted (to eliminate all previously recorded data) for a new user, adjust the feedback settings to a new user's personal preferences, and/or upgrade the firmware. For large healthcare organizations that limit internet access, desktop software is provided as an alternative to the portal.

The X-Series System is intended for prescription use in the home, healthcare facility, or clinical research environment to acquire, transmit, display and store physiological signals from patients ages 6 and older. The X-Series system requires operation by a trained technician. The X-Series System acquires, transmits, displays and stores electroencephalogram (EEG), electrooculogram (EOG), electrocardiogram (ECG), and/or electromyogram (EMG), and accelerometer signals. The X-Series System only acquires and displays physiological signals, no claims are being made for analysis of the acquired signals with respect to the accuracy, precision and reliability.

The X-Series System is indicated for acquiring, transmitting, displaying and storing physiological data in patients. It can be used with ambulatory patients in the home, health care facility, or clinical research environment. The X-Series system requires operation by a trained technician. The X-Series System.is comprised the X10 and X24 Headsets and accessories, Synapse Cream, X-Series Basic Software and BT receiving unit. The X-Series Basic Software is also compatible with the Models X4-E, and X4-M (K130013) when used in wireless mode. The X-Series System combines hardware, firmware and software to acquire physiological signals. It acquires physiological data through a battery powered headset worn by the patient and provides a flexible platform for applying sensors using synapse cream and acquiring signals from multiple locations on the head or body, transmitting and recording the signals and providing visual indications to ensure high quality data are obtained. Model X24 provides for acquisition of twenty channels of electroencephalography (EEG) and four optional channels connected to two sensors via a dual-lead connector. Model X10 provides for acquisition of nine channels of electroencephalography (EEG) and an optional channel connected to two sensors via a dual-lead connector. Both models measure movement and position measured via a 3-D accelerometer. The device is designed so it can be affixed by a technician and displays the signals via a wireless connection during acquisition. The X-Series Basic software monitors signal quality to ensure that the sensors are properly applied and that high quality signals are being acquired. The X-Series Basic software provides a means to: a) initiate a study and track patient information, b) acquire and wirelessly transmit signals from the device, c) visually inspect the signal quality. The acquired signals are saved in a universal data format (European Data Format Plus, EDF+) that is intended to be analyzed by a Physician using FDA cleared third party software, i.e. Persyst Software (K011397).

Sleep Profiler is intended for the diagnostic evaluation by a physician to assess sleep quality in adults only. The Sleep Profiler is a software-only device to be used under the supervision of a clinician to analyze physiological signals and automatically score sleep study results, including the staging of sleep, detection of arousals and snoring.

The Sleep Profiler is a software application that analyzes previously recorded physiological signals obtained during sleep. The Sleep Profiler software can analyze any EDF files meeting defined specifications, including signals acquired with the Advanced Brain Monitoring X4 System. Automated algorithms are applied to the raw signals in order to derive additional signals and interpret the raw and derived signal information. The software automates recognition of: a) sleep stage, b) snoring frequency and severity, c) pulse rate, d) cortical (EEG), sympathetic (pulse) and behavioral (actigraphy and snoring) arousals. A single channel of electrocardiography, electrooculargraphy, electromyography, or electroencephalography can be optionally presented for visual inspection and interpretation. The software identifies and rejects periods with poor electroencephalography signal quality. The full disclosure recording of derived signals and automated analyses can be visually inspected and edited prior to the results being integrated into a sleep study report. Medical and history information can be input from a questionnaire. Responses are analyzed to provide a pre-test probability of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) (a condition that cannot be diagnosed with Sleep Profiler) so an appropriate referral to a sleep physician is made. The automated analyses of physiological data are integrated with the questionnaire data, medical and history information to provide a comprehensive report. Several report formats are available depending on whether the user has acquired more than one night of data, wishes to obtain a narrative summary report or provide patient reports. The capability to enter or edit patient information, call the application to generate a study report, and/or download a report is provided using either the desktop PC application or in a web-based module which emulates the desktop functionality. The same analysis and report generation software is used for both the desktop and web-portal applications.

The X4 System is intended for prescription use in the home, healthcare facility, or clinical research environment to acquire, record, transmit and display physiological signals from adult patients. The X4 System acquires, records, transmits and displays electroencephalogram (EEG), electrooculogram (EOG), electrocardiogram (ECG), and/or electromyogram (EMG), accelerometer, acoustical and photoplethesmographic signals. The X4 system only acquires and displays physiological signals, no claims are being made for analysis of the acquired signals with respect to the accuracy, precision and reliability.

The X4 system is used for configurable acquisition of physiological signals. Model X4-E provides for acquisition of three channels of electroencephalography (EEG) and one photoplethesmographic (PPG) signal from a head strip, with an optional channel connected to two sensors via a dual-lead connector with twice the gain. Model X4-M provides four channels of EEG with the dual-lead connector providing the input for reference sensors. Both models measure sound via an acoustic microphone, and movement and position measured via a 3-D accelerometer. The device is designed so it can be affixed by the patient and to record data. Alternatively, a technician can affix the device and display the signals via a wireless connection during acquisition. The X4 system firmware monitors signal quality to ensure that the sensors are properly applied and that high quality signals are being acquired. The X4 software provides a means to: a) initiate a study and track patient information, b) acquire and save signals to the memory of the device, c) acquire and wirelessly transmit signals from the device, d) upload data saved in the memory of the device to a PC, and e) visually inspect the signal quality. The acquired signals are saved in a universal data format (European Data Format - EDF). The study record, once saved on the PC, is available for analysis by Advanced Brain Monitoring's Sleep Profiler software application. The X4's downloaded study will reside on either or local PC or a cloud server, which can be a physical or virtual server. Software on the cloud server is accessed via web portal software.

Sleep Profiler is intended for the diagnostic evaluation by a physician to assess sleep quality in adults only. The Sleep Profiler is a software-only device to be used under the supervision of a clinician to analyze physiological signals and automatically score sleep study results, including the staging of sleep, detection of arousals and snoring.

The Sleep Profiler is a software application that analyzes previously recorded physiological signals obtained during sleep. The Sleep Profiler software can analyze any EDF files meeting defined specifications, including signals acquired with the Advanced Brain Monitoring X4 System which is the subject of a separate 510(k). Automated algorithms are applied to the raw signals in order to derive additional signals and interpret the raw and derived signal information. The software automates recognition of: a) sleep stage, b) snoring frequency and severity, c) pulse rate, d) cortical (EEG), sympathetic (pulse) and behavioral (actigraphy and snoring) arousals. A single channel of electrocardiography, electrooculargraphy, electromyography, or electroencephalography can be optionally presented for visual inspection and interpretation. The software identifies and rejects periods with poor electroencephalography signal quality. The full disclosure recording of derived signals and automated analyses can be visually inspected and edited prior to the results being integrated into a sleep study report. Medical and history information can be input from a questionnaire. Responses are analyzed to provide a pre-test probability of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) (a condition that cannot be diagnosed with Sleep Profiler) so an appropriate referral to a sleep physician is made. The automated analyses of physiological data are integrated with the questionnaire data, medical and history information to provide a comprehensive report. Several report formats are available depending on whether the user has acquired more than one night of data, wishes to obtain a narrative summary report or provide patient reports.

The X4 System is intended for prescription use in the home, healthcare facility, or clinical research environment to acquire, record, transmit and display physiological signals from adult patients. The X4 System acquires, records, transmits and displays electroencephalogram (EEG), electrooculogram (EOG), electrocardiogram (ECG), and/or electromyogram (EMG), accelerometer, acoustical and photoplethesmographic signals. The X4 system only acquires and displays physiological signals, no claims are being made for analysis of the acquired signals with respect to the accuracy, precision and reliability.

The X4 system is used for configurable acquisition of physiological signals. Model X4-E provides for acquisition of three channels of electroencephalography (EEG) and one photoplethesmographic (PPG) signal from a head strip, with an optional channel connected to two sensors via a dual-lead connector with twice the gain. Model X4-M provides four channels of EEG with the dual-lead connector providing the input for reference sensors. Both models measure sound via an acoustic microphone, and movement and position measured via a 3-D accelerometer. The device is designed so it can be affixed by the patient and to record data. Alternatively, a technician can affix the device and display the signals via a wireless connection during acquisition. The X4 system firmware monitors signal quality to ensure that the sensors are properly applied and that high quality signals are being acquired. The X4 software provides a means to: a) initiate a study and track patient information, b) acquire and save signals to the memory of the device, c) acquire and wirelessly transmit signals from the device, d) upload data saved in the memory of the device to a PC, and e) visually inspect the signal quality. The acquired signals are saved in a universal data format (European Data Format – EDF) that is intended to be analyzed with third party software, including Advanced Brain Monitoring's Sleep Profile Software (K120450).

The Apnea Risk Evaluation System (ARES™), Model 610 is indicated for use in the diagnostic evaluation by a physician of adult patients with possible sleep apnea. The ARES™ can record and score respiratory events during sleep (e.g., apneas, hypopneas, mixed apneas and flow limiting events). The device is designed for prescription use in home diagnosis of adults with possible sleep-related breathing disorders.

The Apnea Risk Evaluation System (ARES™) includes a device called a Unicorder which records oxygen saturation, pulse rate, snoring level, head movement and head position, and airflow. Additionally, a physiological signal from the forehead used to stage sleep or respiratory effort signal obtained from an optional piezo respiratory effort belt can be acquired. The battery powered Unicorder provides sufficient capacity to record two nights of data. The device monitors signal quality during acquisition and notifies the user via voice messages when adjustments are required. A standard USB cable connects the Unicorder to a USB port on a host computer when patient data is to be uploaded or downloaded. The USB cable provides power to the Unicorder during recharging from the host computer or from a USB wall charger. The Unicorder cannot record nor can it be worn by the patient when connected to the host computer or the wall charger. Software, residing on a local PC or a physical or virtual server controls the uploading and downloading of data to the Unicorder, processes the sleep study data and generates a sleep study report. The ARES™ can auto-detect positional and non-positional obstructive and mixed apneas and hypopneas similarly to polysomnography. It can detect sleep/wake and REM and non-REM. After the sleep study has been completed, data is transferred off the Unicorder is prepared for the next study. The downloaded sleep study record is then processed with the ARES™ Insight software to transform the raw signals and derive and assess changes in oxygen saturation (SpO2), pulse rate, head movement, head position, snoring sounds, airflow, and EEG or respiratory effort. The red and IR signals are used to calculate the SpO2 and pulse rate. The actigraphy signals are transformed to obtain head movement and head position. A clinician can convert an auto-detected obstructive apnea to a central apnea based on visual inspection of the waveforms. ARES™ Screener can predict pre-test probability of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The ARES™ can also assist the physician to identify patients who will likely have a successful OSA treatment outcome, including CPAP and oral appliance therapies. ARES™ can help identify patients who would benefit from a laboratory PAP titration.