Compumedics Somfit Home Sleep Apnea Test
Strong Clinical Evidence
FDA 510(k) Cleared
Home Sleep Tests

Compumedics Somfit Home Sleep Apnea Test

by Compumedics Model: Somfit

88/100
Clinical Score
HSA/FSA: Usually Eligible

Key Features

Direct EEG Sleep Staging: Measures brain activity (Fp1, Fp2) to provide laboratory-grade sleep staging (REM, N1, N2, N3, Wake) in a home environment.
Ultra-Lightweight Comfort: The device weighs less than 15 grams, significantly reducing sleep disruption compared to traditional belt-based systems.
Nexus360 Ecosystem: Fully integrated cloud platform allows healthcare providers to review raw data and generate AASM-compatible reports remotely.
Advanced PAT Technology: Utilizes validated Peripheral Arterial Tone algorithms to detect respiratory events and sympathetic nervous system responses.

Device Overview

The Somfit is an FDA-cleared, clinical-grade wearable device that records physiological signals directly from the patient's forehead. It uniquely combines frontal EEG/EOG measurement with PAT-based technology, high-resolution oximetry, and acoustic sensors to provide a comprehensive analysis of sleep-disordered breathing and true sleep architecture.

Technical Specifications

Model Number Somfit
Manufacturer Compumedics
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Category Home Sleep Tests
Channels Monitored (airflow/effort/SpO2/position) 6+ Channels: Frontal EEG/EOG, Blood Oxygen Saturation (SpO2), Pulse Rate, PAT Signal, Snoring Level, and Motion.
AHI Detection Range Full diagnostic range; provides PAT-derived Apnea Hypopnea Index (pAHI) and Obstructive Desaturation Index (ODI).
Recording Duration (nights) Up to 16 hours of continuous recording per session.
Sensor Types Disposable skin electrode patch with 3 frontal electrodes, photodiode oximeter (AFE4404), tri-axial accelerometer, and microphone.
Data Format & Export Wireless Bluetooth LE transfer to mobile app; secure cloud-based data management and scoring via Nexus360 Web Server.
FDA Classification Class II, 21 CFR 868.2375 (Ventilatory Effort Recorder, Product Code: MNR, OMC).
Board-Certified Interpretation Included Study results are formatted for physician review via Nexus360; clinical kits typically include interpretation services.
Prescription Requirement Yes, indicated for adult patients aged 21 years and over under clinical direction.

Cost & Coverage Analysis

Pricing Breakdown

Disposable Forehead Electrode (Single-use adhesive-gel electrode patch)
$7.00 / per test

HSA / FSA Eligibility

Usually Eligible

Eligibility may vary by provider and plan. Check with your HSA/FSA administrator for specific details.

Clinical Review

Evidence-based evaluation by medical professionals

"A clinical breakthrough that provides laboratory-grade sleep architecture and apnea detection via a minimalist forehead patch."
Strong Clinical Evidence Recommended
88
Score

The Compumedics Somfit represents a significant evolution in home sleep testing (HST) by integrating true neurophysiological signals into a Level 3 (Type III) portable device. While many competitors rely on indirect activity-based metrics for sleep staging, the Somfit captures two channels of true EEG (Fp1, Fp2), alongside EOG and EMG proxies, directly from its forehead-worn position. This allows for a clinically validated hypnogram (Wake, N1, N2, N3, REM) with an overall staging agreement of 76% compared to human PSG scoring-a performance level non-inferior to standard inter-scorer variability. Our review highlights its high correlation with gold-standard PSG for the Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI, r > 0.84) and Total Sleep Time (TST, r = 0.94). The platform is highly scalable, offering a reusable sensor module for longitudinal care and the 'Somfit D' fully disposable version for high-volume screening without return logistics.

Comparative Performance

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Important Information

  • • Prices and availability subject to change
  • • Some devices may require a prescription
  • • HSA / FSA eligibility: Usually Eligible
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