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The MATRx plus device may also be used with an automated mandibular positioner that uses feedback control to record changes in the patient's respiratory status related to repositioning of the mandible during an overnight study. MATRx plus uses these recordings to produce a report for the HCP that can be used to prospectively identify patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea who may be suitable for therapy with an oral appliance and to recommend a target mandibular position. The use of the device does not replace the need for follow-up testing to determine the initial and ongoing effectiveness of the therapy as recommended by clinical practice guidelines.

This De Novo request is for an expanded indication (new intended use) for use with an automated mandibular positioner that uses feedback control to record changes in the patient's respiratory status related to repositioning of the mandible during an overnight study. The device is an automated temporary oral appliance that manipulates the mandible through multiple protrusion levels during an overnight sleep study in the home. The device uses the same interface as the MATRx plus Home Sleep Apnea Test, also from Zephyr Sleep Technologies, cleared under product code MNR, regulation 21 CFR 868.2375, cleared in K163665. These components include the recorder, tablet, oximeter, effector belt, and nasal cannula. The MATRx plus device for a titration study includes a mandibular positioner to determine an optimal titration position based on inputs of airflow and an oxygen desaturation index (ODI) of less than 10 events per hour. The device analyses the collected information and generates a report to assist the Healthcare Provider in the clinical management of oral appliance therapy for patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. From this report, patients may be informed on the future efficaciousness of oral appliance (OA) therapy. Specifically, the clinical management may be assisted by this type of oral appliance assessment study by prospectively identifying patients that are expected to achieve therapeutic success with oral appliance therapy. The oral appliance assessment study also includes the provision of a recommended target protrusive setting for the mandible through use of a legally marketed intraoral appliance (regulated under 21 CFR 872.5570, product code LQZ). The target protrusive setting is the amount of mandibular protrusion where the patient is expected to achieve efficacious therapy with the intraoral appliance and is used by the HCP to more effectively complete the titration process. The use of the MATRx plus device for an oral appliance assessment study does not replace the clinical titration process or the need for follow-up testing to determine the initial and ongoing therapy as recommended by clinical practice guidelines. The MATRx plus test identifies patients as suitable for intraoral therapy if a mandible protrusion level can be found where the patient has an oxygen desaturation index (ODI) of less than 10 events per hour with a 4% desaturation criterion.