| Device |
ingestible event marker |
| Definition |
To provide confirmation of an event co-ingested or coincident with the ingestible component of the device.The wearable component of the device incorporates wireless communication to display the event and other information on a general computing device. |
| Physical State |
The system is composed of an ingestible microsensor, a data recorder in the form of a skin patch, and software |
| Technical Method |
The grain-of-sand sized microsensor is designed to communicate the time-stamped confirmation of dosing as a unique identifier to the Proteus ingestion recorder worn on the skin. The ingestion signal is communicated via volume conduction communication also known as intra-body communication. The IEM is attached to an inert pharmaceutical excipient tablet for ease of handling and swallowability. |
| Target Area |
Digestive tract. |
| Regulation Medical Specialty |
General Hospital |
| Review Panel |
General Hospital |
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| Product Code | OZW |
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| Submission Type |
510(k)
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| Regulation Number |
880.6305
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| Device Class |
2
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| Total Product Life Cycle (TPLC) |
TPLC Product Code Report
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| GMP Exempt? |
No
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| Third Party Review |
Not Third Party Eligible |
