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The Cascade IOMAX™ Intraoperative Monitor with Surgical Studio software (IOMAX) is an electroneurodiagnostic device that acquires, displays and stores physiologic data from peripheral sensory and motor nerves, muscles and the central nervous system, generated either spontaneously or elicited stimuli. The acquired data are necessary to perform somatosensory. auditory and visual evoked potentials (EPs), electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), transcranial motor evoked potentials (TcMEPs), direct cortical stimulation, nerve conduction studies and Train of Four (TOF) analysis. SpO2 measures and displays oxygen saturation and heart rate information. The system also delivers direct nerve stimulation required for specific surgical procedures.

Evoked Potentials (EPs): IOMAX provides electrical, auditory or visual stimulation and measures, and stores the electrical activity of the nervous system in response to the stimulation.

EEG: IOMAX measures, displays, records, and stores electrical activity of the brain from two or more electrodes on the head.

Free Run EMG: IOMAX acquires, displays, records, and stores spontaneous EMG activity of motor nerves by continually displaying a live stream of mechanically induced myotome contractions.

TcMEP: IOMAX delivers transcranial stimulation via dedicated outputs for intraoperative assessment. Cortical Stimulation: IOMAX delivers Low Current Stimulation (LCS) during surgical procedures to map various areas of the cortex.

Triggered EMG (TEMG): IOMAX electrically stimulates the motor nerves, and displays, records, and stores the resulting compound muscle action potentials in the innervated muscle.

Nerve Conduction Study (NCS): IOMAX measures, displays, records, and stores sensory and motor nerve conduction time (latency) by applying a stimulus to peripheral nerves, the spinal cord, and the central nervous system.

Train of Four (TOF) or Twitch Test: IOMAX delivers a train of four pulses and measures, and stores the compound muscle action potential amplitude fade for analysis.

SpO2: IOMAX measures and displays oxygen saturation and heart rate information. Remote Reader: IOMAX provides passive, real time remote review of intraoperative monitoring for a physician outside of the operating room.

IOMAX is used by or under the direction of a licensed physician, surgeon, or neurologist in a professional healthcare facility environment for pre-operative, intraoperative and post-operative testing.

The IOMAX is a multimodality intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) system. It consists of Cadwell custom hardware, a standard laptop or desktop personal computer (PC) running a standard off-the-shelf (OTS) operating system (OS), and Cadwell custom software.

The modalities recorded, measured and displayed by the IOMAX are:

• . Evoked potential (EP) in the form of:
  • Brainstem auditory (BAEP): O
  • Visual (VEP); and O
  • Somatosensory (SSEP). O
• Transcranial electrical motor evoked potential (TcMEP).
• Electromyography (EMG). ●
• Triggered EMG.
• Electroencephalogram (EEG). ●
• Nerve conduction studies.
• Train of four (TOF). ●
• SpO2 and heart rate values. ●
• Threshold mode. ●
• Cortical stimulation.

Here's an analysis of the provided text regarding the acceptance criteria and supporting studies for the Cadwell IOMAX Intraoperative Monitor:

Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance

The provided document describes the Cadwell IOMAX Intraoperative Monitor, an electroneurodiagnostic device. The acceptance criteria are broadly focused on the device's technical performance, safety, and compliance with various medical device standards. The document does not present specific quantitative acceptance criteria or reported performance values in a distinct table format. Instead, it states that "Test results indicate that the IOMAX complies with its predetermined specifications and the applicable standards." and "Clinical results indicate that the IOMAX complies with the applicable requirements of the standard."

However, we can infer the categories of acceptance criteria based on the performance testing summary. The reported device performance is generally a statement of compliance.

Study Details:

The provided document summarizes various tests rather than detailing a single "study" as one might expect for a clinical trial. However, it does outline the testing performed to demonstrate compliance.

2. Sample size used for the test set and the data provenance:

   • Biocompatibility: Not explicitly stated as a "sample size" for a test set in the clinical sense. The verification was on "component materials" of accessories. Data provenance is implied to be laboratory testing of materials.
   • Software, Electrical Safety, EMC, Bench Performance: Not applicable in terms of patient sample size. These involve engineering and laboratory testing of the device itself.
   • Clinical Performance (SpO2): The document states "Clinical results indicate that the IOMAX complies with the applicable requirements of the standard [ISO 80601-2-61:2011, Medical electrical equipment – Part 2-61: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of pulse oximeter equipment]". This standard defines requirements for pulse oximeters, which would necessitate testing on human subjects. However, the specific sample size for this clinical testing is not provided in the given text. The data provenance is clinical testing against a standard. The country of origin is not specified.

3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts:

   • This information is not provided in the document. The testing described is primarily technical compliance with standards, and clinical performance for SpO2 which refers to a standard directly. There is no mention of independent expert review or ground truth establishment in the traditional sense for diagnostic accuracy.

4. Adjudication method (e.g. 2+1, 3+1, none) for the test set:

   • This information is not provided and is unlikely to be applicable for the types of compliance testing described here. Adjudication methods are typically used for medical image interpretation or diagnostic accuracy studies involving human readers.

5. If a multi-reader multi-case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was done, If so, what was the effect size of how much human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance:

   • No MRMC comparative effectiveness study was done or mentioned. This device is an intraoperative monitor and stimulator; it is not an AI-powered diagnostic imaging tool that would typically involve human readers interpreting cases with or without AI assistance. Therefore, no effect size of human improvement with AI assistance is applicable or provided.

6. If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done:

   • The IOMAX is an electroneurodiagnostic device that acquires and displays physiological data. Its "performance" is based on the accuracy and reliability of its measurements and stimulation. The testing described (electrical safety, EMC, bench, and clinical for SpO2) assesses the device's inherent function, which is essentially "standalone performance" in the sense that the device directly performs the measurement or stimulation. It doesn't involve an "algorithm" in the AI sense, but rather the hardware and software's ability to accurately capture and present physiological signals or deliver specific stimuli.
   • The clinical performance for SpO2 (compliance to ISO 80601-2-61) is a test of the device's standalone accuracy in measuring oxygen saturation and heart rate.

7. The type of ground truth used (expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc.):

   • For the technical compliance tests (biocompatibility, software, electrical safety, EMC, bench performance), the "ground truth" is defined by the requirements of the specified industry standards (e.g., ISO 10993-1, ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60068, IEC 60601-2-26, IEC 60601-2-40, IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 62366). The device's output is compared against the expected performance defined by these standards.
   • For the clinical performance testing for SpO2, the ground truth would be established by a reference method or device as required by ISO 80601-2-61, which typically involves comparing the pulse oximeter's readings against arterial blood gas analysis results.

8. The sample size for the training set:

   • This information is not applicable as the device is not described as an AI/machine learning device that requires a training set in the conventional sense. The "training set" for software development would be the requirements and specifications used during its creation, rather than a dataset for statistical model training.

9. How the ground truth for the training set was established:

   • As the concept of a "training set" for an AI model is not applicable here, the establishment of ground truth for such a set is also not applicable. The software's "ground truth" during development would be its specified functional requirements.

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Cadwell Sierra Summit:

Cadwell Sierra Summit is indicated for acquisition, display, storage, transmission, analysis, and reporting of electrophysiological and environmental data including Electromyography (EMG), Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), Evoked Potentials (EP), and Autonomic Reponses (RR Interval Variability). The Cadwell Sierra Summit is used to detect the physiologic function of the nervous system, and to support the diagnosis of neuromuscular diseases or conditions.

The listed modalities do include overlap in functionality. In general, Nerve Conduction Studies measure the electrical responses of the peripheral nerve; Electromyography measures the electrical activity of the muscle, and Evoked Potentials measure the electrical activity from the central nervous system. The interface for third-party non-invasive imaging display and control is used to visualize the morphology and location of nerves and serves as an aid in confirming the results of the aforementioned modalities.

Cadwell Sierra Summit is indicated for use by qualified medical practitioners. This device does not provide any diagnostic conclusion about the patient's condition to the user.

Cadwell Sierra Ascent:

Cadwell Sierra Ascent is indicated for acquisition, display, storage, transmission, analysis, and reporting of electrophysiological and environmental data including Electromyography (EMG), Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), and Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SEP). The Cadwell Sierra Ascent is used to detect the physiologic function of the nervous system, and to support the diagnosis of neuromuscular diseases or conditions.

The listed modalities do include overlap in functionality. In general, Nerve Conduction Studies measure the electrical responses of the peripheral nerve; Electromyography measures the electrical activity of the muscle, and Evoked Potentials measure the electrical activity from the central nervous system.

Cadwell Sierra Ascent is indicated for use by qualified medical practitioners. This device does not provide any diagnostic conclusion about the patient's condition to the user.

The Cadwell Sierra Summit and Ascent systems are designed for the acquisition, display, analysis, storage, and reporting of electrophysiologic information from the human nervous and muscular systems. The systems are designed to perform nerve conduction studies (NCS), needle electromyography (EMG) studies and evoked potential (EP) studies. The Sierra Summit is the full featured version and also includes autonomic (RR Interval) studies and an interface to allow display and control of non-invasive third-party imaging modalities.. Hereafter, the Sierra Summit is described as the full featured variant. The Summary of Technical Characteristics table below details the differences between the Summit and Ascent systems.

The Sierra Summit provides a variety of test protocols spanning the various test modalities above.

The Cadwell Sierra Summit consists of the following major components:

• Sierra Summit console base unit with integrated control panel ●
• Amplifier (available in two types: 2 channel with two non-switched differential channels, or a 12 ● channel with 4 non-switched differential and 8 switched referential channels. The number of available channels is controlled by a software license)
• Laptop or Desktop computer (Windows OS) with keyboard and mouse ●
• Display monitor ●
• Summit software

The Sierra Summit has the following optional accessories/components:

• Remote Head Box (for 3-12 channel amplifier) ●
• StimTroller (Hand Held Electrical Stimulator)
• Electrical Stimulator Switch Box ●
• Footswitch (single) ●
• Visual Stimulators (LED Goggles, LCD Checks)
• VEP Calibration Sensor
• Headphones or other auditory transducers
• Reflex Hammer
• Temperature Probe ●
• Cart
• Isolation Transformer or Medical Grade Power Strip
• Printer

The provided text is a 510(k) Summary for the Cadwell Sierra Summit and Cadwell Sierra Ascent devices. It details the device descriptions, indications for use, and a summary of technical characteristics compared to predicate devices, along with performance testing. However, it does not include specific acceptance criteria for performance metrics (such as sensitivity, specificity, accuracy) or detailed results from studies designed to prove the device meets such criteria.

The "Performance Testing - Bench" section mentions conformance to various standards and internal requirements, concluding that "Test results indicate that the Sierra Summit and Ascent comply with the predetermined specifications and the applicable standards." This is a general statement of compliance, not a presentation of performance data against specific acceptance criteria.

Therefore, most of the information requested in the prompt cannot be extracted from the provided text.

Here is what can be inferred or explicitly stated from the document:

1. A table of acceptance criteria and the reported device performance:

This information is not provided in the document. The document states compliance with "predetermined specifications and applicable standards" for various tests (biocompatibility, software, electrical safety, EMC, and bench performance), but it does not list specific numerical acceptance criteria or quantitative performance results for the device.

2. Sample size used for the test set and the data provenance (e.g. country of origin of the data, retrospective or prospective):

This information is not provided in the document. The document describes "Performance Testing - Bench" and "Verification and validation activities," but it does not specify sample sizes for test sets or data provenance (e.g., country of origin, retrospective/prospective).

3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts (e.g. radiologist with 10 years of experience):

This information is not provided in the document. The document refers to the device being used by "qualified medical practitioners" for diagnosis but clarifies that the device "does not provide any diagnostic conclusion about the patient's condition to the user." There is no mention of experts establishing ground truth for any test sets related to diagnostic performance.

4. Adjudication method (e.g. 2+1, 3+1, none) for the test set:

This information is not provided in the document. There is no mention of an adjudication method.

5. If a multi-reader multi-case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was done, If so, what was the effect size of how much human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance:

This information is not provided in the document. The device is a diagnostic electromyograph for measuring electrophysiological data and supporting the diagnosis of neuromuscular diseases. It is not described as an AI-assisted device for interpretation or diagnosis to be used "with AI vs without AI assistance" by human readers in the context of improving effectiveness. The document states, "This device does not provide any diagnostic conclusion about the patient's condition to the user."

6. If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done:

This information is not provided in the document. Given the nature of the device (electromyograph for data acquisition and analysis, not providing diagnostic conclusions), it typically functions as a tool for a human practitioner, rather than as a standalone diagnostic algorithm.

7. The type of ground truth used (expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc):

This information is not provided in the document. As no specific performance studies against a diagnostic "ground truth" are detailed, the type of ground truth is not mentioned.

8. The sample size for the training set:

This information is not provided in the document. No training data or training set sample size is mentioned, as the device is not an AI/machine learning model in the sense of requiring a training set for diagnostic outcome prediction.

9. How the ground truth for the training set was established:

This information is not provided in the document. As no training set is mentioned, the method for establishing its ground truth is also not.

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