1037-00002
· Client 1037 · 510(k) Submission Drafts
substantial-equivalence-comparison-draft.xlsx
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[sheet: Cover]
| Field | Value |
| Document Title | Substantial Equivalence Comparison Table |
| Subject Device | Solstice Lumina™ CGM System (Lumina C14 Sensor & Lumina R7 Reader/Transmitter) |
| Applicant | Solstice Biomedical Inc. |
| Applicant Address | 220 Westbrook Drive, Suite 400, Cambridge, MA 02142 |
| Delaware File No. | 7834291 |
| Parent Entity | Solstice Biomedical Devices Ltd., Unit 14, Liffey Innovation Park, Chapelizod, Dublin D20 FX72, Ireland (CRO No. 648231) |
| Submission Type | Traditional 510(k) |
| Product Code (Anticipated) | QKQ — Electrode, Glucose, Subcutaneous |
| Regulation Number (Anticipated) | 21 C.F.R. § 862.1355 |
| Device Classification | Class II |
| Primary Predicate Device | NovaSense GlucoTrack NX-500 CGM System, 510(k) No. K211034, Cleared June 18, 2022 |
| Secondary Predicate (Reference Device) | NovaSense GlucoTrack NX-700 CGM System, 510(k) No. K230489, Cleared March 7, 2024 |
| Additional Reference Device | Solstice GlucoStrip RX-200 Test Strip Reader, 510(k) No. K192847, Cleared November 14, 2019 (corporate pedigree / prior FDA interaction only; not cited as predicate for substantial equivalence) |
| Primary Predicate Manufacturer | NovaSense Medical Technologies Inc., 4800 Innovation Parkway, San Diego, CA 92121 |
| Target 510(k) Submission Date | April 30, 2026 |
| Prepared By | Calderwood & Harkness LLP, 1401 K Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, D.C. 20005 |
| Engagement Reference No. | 1037-00002 |
| Draft Date | April 2025 |
| Status | DRAFT — For Internal Review Only |
| Regulatory Consultant | Pinnacle Regulatory Consulting Group LLC, 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 210, Rockville, MD 20850 |
[sheet: Intended Use & Indications]
| Comparison Parameter | Subject Device — Solstice Lumina™ CGM System | Primary Predicate — NovaSense GlucoTrack NX-500 (K211034) | Secondary Predicate — NovaSense GlucoTrack NX-700 (K230489) | Substantial Equivalence Assessment |
| Intended Use | Continuous measurement of glucose levels in the interstitial fluid of persons aged 18 and older with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes mellitus | Continuous measurement of glucose levels in the interstitial fluid of adults with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes mellitus | Continuous measurement of glucose levels in the interstitial fluid of adults with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes mellitus | Same intended use — no new questions of safety or effectiveness |
| Indications for Use | Prescription use; real-time continuous glucose monitoring for diabetes management in persons aged 18+ with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes mellitus; intended to replace fingerstick blood glucose testing for diabetes treatment decisions | Prescription use; real-time CGM for adults with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes mellitus | Prescription use; real-time CGM for adults with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes mellitus; intended to replace fingerstick SMBG | Substantially equivalent indications for use |
| Target Patient Population | Adults aged ≥ 18 years with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes mellitus | Adults with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes mellitus | Adults with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes mellitus | Same patient population |
| Prescription / OTC Status | Prescription (Rx) only | Prescription (Rx) only | Prescription (Rx) only | Same |
| Use Environment | Home use / ambulatory / outpatient | Home use / ambulatory / outpatient | Home use / ambulatory / outpatient | Same |
| Adjunctive vs. Non-Adjunctive | Non-adjunctive (intended to replace fingerstick SMBG) | Non-adjunctive | Non-adjunctive | Same |
| Contraindications | MRI incompatibility during sensor wear; patients < 18 years of age | MRI incompatibility during sensor wear | MRI incompatibility during sensor wear | Substantially equivalent; age-specific contraindication consistent with labeled indication |
| Duration of Use per Sensor Application | Up to 14 days continuous wear | Up to 10 days continuous wear | Up to 14 days continuous wear | Consistent with secondary predicate; supported by clinical and biocompatibility data |
| User / Operator | Patient self-use (lay user) under prescription of a healthcare professional | Patient self-use under prescription | Patient self-use under prescription | Same |
| Intended Use Statement Summary | The Solstice Lumina™ CGM System is a prescription, non-adjunctive, real-time continuous glucose monitoring system for adults (≥ 18 years) with diabetes mellitus | Prescription, non-adjunctive, real-time CGM for adults with diabetes mellitus | Prescription, non-adjunctive, real-time CGM for adults with diabetes mellitus | Same intended use — substantially equivalent |
[sheet: Device Description & Design]
| Comparison Parameter | Subject Device — Solstice Lumina™ CGM System | Primary Predicate — NovaSense GlucoTrack NX-500 (K211034) | Secondary Predicate — NovaSense GlucoTrack NX-700 (K230489) | Substantial Equivalence Assessment |
| System Components | Lumina C14 implantable sensor + Lumina R7 wearable reader/transmitter + Lumina™ Mobile App (iOS and Android) | Subcutaneous sensor + Handheld receiver | Subcutaneous sensor + Handheld receiver + Mobile App | Similar system architecture; differences in reader form factor addressed below |
| Sensor Type | Subcutaneously implantable continuous glucose monitoring sensor | Subcutaneously implantable CGM sensor | Subcutaneously implantable CGM sensor | Same sensor type |
| Sensor Technology | Fourth-generation enzymatic electrochemical biosensor | Enzymatic electrochemical biosensor | Enzymatic electrochemical biosensor (enhanced) | Same fundamental sensing technology |
| Sensor Insertion Site | Upper arm / abdomen (subcutaneous) | Abdomen (subcutaneous) | Upper arm / abdomen (subcutaneous) | Similar; subject device consistent with secondary predicate |
| Sensor Dimensions | C14 sensor: 35 mm diameter × 5 mm height; filament length 6.5 mm | 34 mm diameter × 5 mm height; filament length 6.0 mm | 35 mm diameter × 5 mm height; filament length 6.5 mm | Similar dimensions; consistent with secondary predicate |
| Sensor Weight | Approximately 4.2 g (with adhesive patch) | Approximately 3.8 g | Approximately 4.0 g | Similar weight |
| Reader / Transmitter Form Factor | Arm-worn integrated wearable reader/transmitter (Lumina R7) | Handheld receiver | Handheld receiver | Different form factor — arm-worn vs. handheld; does not alter intended use or raise new safety/effectiveness questions; functionally equivalent data display and alert capabilities |
| Reader Dimensions | R7 reader: 48 mm × 32 mm × 12 mm | Handheld: 96 mm × 52 mm × 14 mm | Handheld: 94 mm × 50 mm × 13 mm | Different form factor; smaller wearable design |
| Reader Display Features | Real-time glucose value, trend arrows, 8-hour trend graphs, configurable hypo/hyperglycemia alerts | Real-time glucose value, trend arrows, trend graphs, alerts | Real-time glucose value, trend arrows, trend graphs, configurable alerts | Functionally equivalent display capabilities |
| Mobile Application | Solstice Lumina™ Mobile App v1.0.3 (iOS and Android); receives BLE data from R7 reader | N/A (handheld receiver only) | Mobile app (iOS and Android) | Subject device includes mobile app consistent with secondary predicate |
| Sensor Applicator | Single-use automated inserter | Single-use automated inserter | Single-use automated inserter | Same |
| Product Code | QKQ (anticipated) | QKQ | QKQ | Same product code |
| Device Classification | Class II | Class II | Class II | Same classification |
| Regulation Number | 21 C.F.R. § 862.1355 | 21 C.F.R. § 862.1355 | 21 C.F.R. § 862.1355 | Same regulation number |
| Water Resistance Rating | IP28 (submersion up to 2.5 m for 30 minutes) | IP27 (submersion up to 1.0 m for 30 minutes) | IP28 (submersion up to 2.5 m for 30 minutes) | Consistent with secondary predicate; improved water resistance does not raise new safety questions |
[sheet: Technological Characteristics]
| Comparison Parameter | Subject Device — Solstice Lumina™ CGM System | Primary Predicate — NovaSense GlucoTrack NX-500 (K211034) | Secondary Predicate — NovaSense GlucoTrack NX-700 (K230489) | Difference from Primary Predicate? | Substantial Equivalence Assessment |
| Sensor Wear Duration | 14 days (336 hours) | 10 days (240 hours) | 14 days (336 hours) | Yes — 14 days vs. 10 days | Difference aligned with secondary predicate K230489 (14-day wear). Extended wear duration supported by biocompatibility and performance data. Does not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness. |
| Electrode Material | Platinum-iridium (proprietary PtIr-4G electrode coating) | Platinum | Platinum (enhanced coating) | Yes — Platinum-iridium vs. Platinum | Different electrode alloy composition; PtIr-4G provides enhanced signal stability and corrosion resistance. Biocompatibility of PtIr-4G assessed per ISO 10993 series. Performance data demonstrates equivalent or superior sensor accuracy. Does not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness. |
| Wireless Communication Protocol | Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.2 | Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.0 | Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.0 | Yes — BLE 5.2 vs. BLE 5.0 | Incremental update to industry-standard wireless protocol; backward-compatible; improved data throughput and range. EMC testing per applicable standards demonstrates compliance. Does not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness. |
| Reader/Transmitter Form Factor | Arm-worn integrated wearable reader/transmitter | Handheld receiver | Handheld receiver | Yes — arm-worn vs. handheld | Different physical form factor for data display component; does not alter sensing technology, measurement methodology, or data processing. Biocompatibility of skin-contact materials assessed per ISO 10993. Does not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness. |
| Glucose Prediction Algorithm | Solstice proprietary algorithm — LuminaPredict v2.1 | NovaSense proprietary algorithm | NovaSense proprietary algorithm (updated) | Yes — different algorithm | Different proprietary algorithm; LuminaPredict v2.1 has been validated through analytical and clinical performance studies demonstrating MARD ≤ 9.0%. Software verification and validation documentation provided. Does not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness. |
| Sensing Mechanism | Enzymatic electrochemical (glucose oxidase) | Enzymatic electrochemical (glucose oxidase) | Enzymatic electrochemical (glucose oxidase) | No | Same fundamental sensing mechanism |
| Calibration Method | Factory-calibrated (no user calibration required) | Factory-calibrated | Factory-calibrated | No | Same calibration approach |
| Data Transmission Frequency | Every 1 minute | Every 1 minute | Every 1 minute | No | Same |
| Alert Capability | Configurable hypo/hyperglycemia alerts; alert latency ≤ 5 minutes from sensor reading to user notification | Hypo/hyperglycemia alerts | Configurable hypo/hyperglycemia alerts | No (enhanced configurability consistent with secondary predicate) | Substantially equivalent alert functionality |
| Power Source (Sensor) | Integrated non-rechargeable battery (14-day life) | Integrated non-rechargeable battery (10-day life) | Integrated non-rechargeable battery (14-day life) | No (battery life matches sensor wear duration) | Battery life proportional to sensor wear; consistent with secondary predicate |
| Power Source (Reader) | Rechargeable lithium-polymer battery | Rechargeable battery | Rechargeable battery | No | Same |
| Operational Temperature Range | 10°C to 45°C (50°F to 113°F) | 10°C to 45°C | 10°C to 45°C | No | Same operational temperature range |
| Storage Temperature Range | 2°C to 30°C (36°F to 86°F) | 2°C to 30°C | 2°C to 30°C | No | Same storage temperature range |
| Operating Humidity Range | 10% to 95% RH (non-condensing) | 10% to 95% RH (non-condensing) | 10% to 95% RH (non-condensing) | No | Same |
| Data Storage Capacity | 90 days of glucose data on reader; unlimited via mobile app cloud sync | 60 days on receiver | 90 days on receiver; cloud sync via app | No (consistent with secondary predicate) | Enhanced data storage consistent with secondary predicate |
| Sensor Insertion Depth | Approximately 6.5 mm subcutaneous | Approximately 6.0 mm subcutaneous | Approximately 6.5 mm subcutaneous | No (consistent with secondary predicate) | Consistent with secondary predicate |
| Number of Electrodes | Three-electrode system (working, counter, reference) | Three-electrode system | Three-electrode system | No | Same electrode configuration |
| Wireless Communication Range | Up to 10 meters (line of sight) | Up to 6 meters | Up to 6 meters | No (improved range is a benefit of BLE 5.2) | Enhanced range consistent with BLE 5.2; does not raise new safety or effectiveness questions |
[sheet: Performance Specifications]
| Performance Parameter | Subject Device — Solstice Lumina™ CGM System | Primary Predicate — NovaSense GlucoTrack NX-500 (K211034) | Secondary Predicate — NovaSense GlucoTrack NX-700 (K230489) | Substantial Equivalence Assessment |
| MARD (Mean Absolute Relative Difference) — Overall | Target: ≤ 9.0% | ≤ 9.5% (per 510(k) clearance data) | ≤ 8.8% (per 510(k) clearance data) | Subject device MARD target consistent with or superior to both predicates; consistent with FDA iCGM expectations per September 2023 guidance |
| Consensus Error Grid (Clarke Error Grid Analysis) | Target: ≥ 99% of paired data points in Zones A+B | ≥ 98.5% in Zones A+B | ≥ 99% in Zones A+B | Subject device target meets or exceeds both predicates |
| Measurement Range | 40–400 mg/dL | 40–400 mg/dL | 40–400 mg/dL | Same measurement range |
| Sensor Functional Life | 336 hours (14 days) | 240 hours (10 days) | 336 hours (14 days) | Consistent with secondary predicate; performance data supports extended 14-day wear |
| Warm-Up Time | ≤ 60 minutes | ≤ 60 minutes | ≤ 60 minutes | Same |
| Alert Latency | ≤ 5 minutes from sensor reading to user notification | ≤ 5 minutes | ≤ 5 minutes | Same |
| Sensor Accuracy in Hypoglycemic Range (< 70 mg/dL) | Data to be provided from LUMINA-US clinical study (Protocol SBD-LUM-CL-001) | Per clearance data | Per clearance data | To be demonstrated via pivotal clinical study |
| Sensor Accuracy in Euglycemic Range (70–180 mg/dL) | Data to be provided from LUMINA-US clinical study (Protocol SBD-LUM-CL-001) | Per clearance data | Per clearance data | To be demonstrated via pivotal clinical study |
| Sensor Accuracy in Hyperglycemic Range (> 180 mg/dL) | Data to be provided from LUMINA-US clinical study | Per clearance data | Per clearance data | To be demonstrated via pivotal clinical study |
| Interference Testing | Per FDA guidance; acetaminophen, ascorbic acid, salicylic acid, and other common interferents tested | Per FDA guidance | Per FDA guidance | Same testing approach |
| Linearity | 40–400 mg/dL (tested per CLSI EP6-A) | 40–400 mg/dL | 40–400 mg/dL | Same |
| Precision (Within-Sensor CV) | Target: ≤ 5% CV | Per clearance data | Per clearance data | Comparable precision targets |
| Drift Assessment | Target: ≤ 10% signal drift over 14-day wear period | Per clearance data (10-day) | Per clearance data (14-day) | Drift target assessed over full 14-day wear; consistent with secondary predicate |
| Response Time (T90) | ≤ 10 minutes (90% of steady-state response) | ≤ 10 minutes | ≤ 10 minutes | Same |
[sheet: Materials & Biocompatibility]
| Comparison Parameter | Subject Device — Solstice Lumina™ CGM System | Primary Predicate — NovaSense GlucoTrack NX-500 (K211034) | Secondary Predicate — NovaSense GlucoTrack NX-700 (K230489) | Substantial Equivalence Assessment |
| Sensor Electrode Material | Platinum-iridium alloy (proprietary PtIr-4G coating) | Platinum | Platinum (enhanced coating) | Different electrode material; biocompatibility evaluated per ISO 10993 series at Whitmore Laboratories Inc. (A2LA Certificate No. 3847.01) |
| Sensor Substrate / Housing Material | Medical-grade polymer (biocompatible polyurethane) | Medical-grade polymer | Medical-grade polymer | Same material class |
| Sensor Enzyme Layer | Glucose oxidase immobilized on electrode surface | Glucose oxidase | Glucose oxidase | Same enzyme system |
| Sensor Membrane | Biocompatible polymer membrane (diffusion-limiting layer) | Biocompatible polymer membrane | Biocompatible polymer membrane | Same membrane technology class |
| Adhesive (Sensor Patch) | Medical-grade skin adhesive (hypoallergenic, 14-day wear rated) | Medical-grade skin adhesive (10-day) | Medical-grade skin adhesive (14-day) | Similar adhesive; extended wear duration consistent with secondary predicate; sensitization and irritation testing per ISO 10993-10 and ISO 10993-23 |
| Reader Housing Material (R7) | Medical-grade polycarbonate / silicone (skin-contact) | ABS plastic housing (handheld, limited skin contact) | ABS plastic housing (handheld) | Different form factor requires skin-contact biocompatibility assessment for R7 |
| Reader Strap / Band Material | Medical-grade silicone (prolonged skin contact) | N/A (handheld) | N/A (handheld) | New component requiring prolonged skin-contact biocompatibility testing per ISO 10993 |
| Biocompatibility Testing — C14 Sensor | Cytotoxicity (ISO 10993-5), Sensitization (ISO 10993-10), Irritation (ISO 10993-23), Acute Systemic Toxicity (ISO 10993-11), Subchronic Toxicity (ISO 10993-11), Implantation (ISO 10993-6), Hemocompatibility (ISO 10993-4), Genotoxicity (ISO 10993-3) | Per ISO 10993 (scope per clearance) | Per ISO 10993 (scope per clearance) | Comprehensive biocompatibility testing per ISO 10993-1:2018 risk-based approach; testing performed at Whitmore Laboratories Inc.; target completion August 31, 2025 |
| Biocompatibility Testing — R7 Reader | Cytotoxicity (ISO 10993-5), Sensitization (ISO 10993-10), Irritation (ISO 10993-23) | Limited skin contact — per ISO 10993 | Limited skin contact — per ISO 10993 | Appropriate scope for prolonged skin-contact wearable device |
| Sterilization Method (Sensor) | Ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization | Ethylene oxide (EO) | Ethylene oxide (EO) | Same sterilization method |
| Sterilization Validation | Per ISO 11135:2014 (EO sterilization validation) | Per ISO 11135 | Per ISO 11135 | Same sterilization validation standard |
| Biocompatibility Testing Budget | $485,000 (Whitmore Laboratories quote dated March 3, 2025) | N/A | N/A | Reference for submission planning |
| Biocompatibility Testing Laboratory | Whitmore Laboratories Inc., 1625 Shady Grove Road, Suite 300, Gaithersburg, MD 20878; A2LA Certificate No. 3847.01 | N/A | N/A | FDA-recognized, ISO 17025-accredited laboratory |
| Biocompatibility Testing Completion Target | August 31, 2025 | N/A | N/A | On track per current project timeline |