K012369 · Atys Medical · IYN · Aug 10, 2001 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K012369
Device Name
BASIC, MODELS BASIC 1, BASIC 2, AND BASIC 3
Applicant
Atys Medical
Product Code
IYN · Radiology
Decision Date
Aug 10, 2001
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1550
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric, 3rd-Party Reviewed
Indications for Use
The BASIC is a non-invasive diagnostic system to assist in the detection of peripheral vascular disease (arterial or venous). The BASIC is not intended to be used for fetal monitoring nor for fetal applications. The BASIC is not intended for ophthalmic applications. The BASIC is not intended for home use. The BASIC is not intended for use on non-intact skin or eyes.
Device Story
Diagnostic system for peripheral vascular disease; utilizes four modalities: 4/8 MHz continuous wave Doppler, photoplethysmography (PPG), air plethysmography, and systolic pressure measurement. Doppler mode measures blood velocity via piezoelectric transducers; PPG uses infrared light source/photocell to detect blood volume changes in digits/skin; air plethysmography uses pressure cuffs to measure limb volume changes; systolic pressure examination uses Doppler/arterial sensor with pressure cuffs. Operated by clinicians in clinical settings; console provides indicators, LCD screen, and thermal printer for waveform/parameter display. Output assists in assessing blood flow and pressure ratios to inform vascular disease diagnosis.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Device conforms to IEC 601-1, EN 60601-1-2, IEC 801-2,3,4,5, and EN55011 standards. Acoustic output levels are below pre-amendment (track 1) levels for peripheral vessel investigation.
Technological Characteristics
System includes main console, 4/8 MHz piezoelectric Doppler probes, PPG sensors, and pressure cuffs. Operates on 220V. Features LCD display and thermal printer. Sensors: PPG (infrared emitters/photocell), Doppler (piezoelectric transducers). Compliance: IEC 601-1, EN 60601-1-2, IEC 801-2/3/4/5, EN55011. Quality system: ISO 9001, EN 46001.
Indications for Use
Indicated for non-invasive detection of peripheral vascular disease (arterial or venous) in patients requiring vascular assessment. Not for neonatal, fetal, or ophthalmic applications. Not for use on non-intact skin.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system is a device that combines the features of continuous wave doppler-effect technology with pulsed-echo effect technology and is intended to determine stationary body tissue characteristics, such as depth or location of tissue interfaces or dynamic tissue characteristics such as velocity of blood or tissue motion. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
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# 510(k) SUMMARY
#### A. Submittor information
| • Applicant's Name: | Company name: ATYS Sarl |
|------------------------|--------------------------------|
| | Managing Director: Denis PARZY |
| • Applicant's Address: | 17 Parc d'activités d'Arbora |
| | 69510 SOUCIEU EN JARREST |
| | FRANCE |
| • Telephone Number: | 33 (0)4 78 05 69 69 |
| • Contact Person: | Christine TURLAT, Ph.D. |
#### B. Device identification
- · Proprietary Name:
BASIC , including three models: BASIC 1, BASIC 2 and BASIC 3.
- · Common Name: Vascular test system: peripheral Doppler with photo & pneumo plethysmography.
- · Class: Regulatory Class II
#### C. Identification of predicate device
Predicate Devices: HOKANSON, TL 400 TOTALAB (K872517). BIOMEDIX, FLOSTAT VASCULAR LAB (K973644) IMEX MEDICAL SYSTEMS, IMEXLAB 9100 (K973562)
#### D. Performance standards
Conforms to the following voluntary standards: IEC 601-1, EN 60601-1-2, IEC 801-2,3,4,5 EN55011 (CISPR11). The quality system is ISO 9001 and EN 46001 approved and certified.
#### E. Special Controls
510(k) Special Report
#### F. Indications for Use
The BASIC is a non-invasive diagnostic system to assist in the detection of peripheral vascular disease (arterial or venous).
The BASIC is not intended to be used for fetal monitoring nor for fetal applications. The BASIC is not intended for ophthalmic applications.
The BASIC is not intended for home use.
The BASIC is not intended for use on non-intact skin or eyes.
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#### G. device description
The diagnosis with the BASIC is performed via four separate modalities, each of which can be used to test either the arterial or venous system.
These four modalities are:
- 4 and 8 MHz continuous wave Doppler.
- · Photoplethysmography,
- · Air plethysmography,
- · Systolic pressure examination.
The BASIC's principle of operation is based on:
- · Doppler mode: the real time ultrasound measurement of blood velocity in the examined Dopper mode. the four inno anabound velocity in the examined vessel is displayed as a vessel. The time overation of the velocity is made with a 4 or 8 MHz probe.
- · Photoplethysmography: The photo plethysmography probe is placed on a digit or taped to the skin surface. The photo plethysmography probe contains an infrared light source and a sensitive photocell. The light source directs infrared light into the skin. The allo a scholder. In measures the amount of light reflected off the blood cells. So, the receiving photocch measures in real time the change of the amount of blood in the photopromyonly homaply of the heart. It depicts it in a waveform.
- · Air plethysmography: the real time measure of the change of blood volume in a limb. An Air-filled pressure cuff is used to measure these changes. By wrapping a pressure cuff An-Intod problems on a patient's leg, arm or digit, the blood flow at these locations can be quickly assessed. Relative limb volume increases with each heart beat. Air plethysmography measures this increase and depict it in a waveform.
- pressure examination requires a Doppler probe or an arterial · Systolic Dystone probour - ensor and a pressure cuff to measure the patient's systolic pressure at different locations (legs, arms, digits).
The important data are not the absolute value of the pressures but the pressure differences or ratio.
The BASIC consists of the following components:
- · The main console,
- · The 4 and 8 MHz probes,
- · The photo-plethysmography sensors,
- · The cuffs (the cuffs are accessories not manufactured by Atys).
The main consoles provides various indicators and controls designed to lead the operator through the sequential procedures needed for the operation of the BASIC. It contains a LCD screen and a thermal printer to display the parameters and charts associated with the tests. The console also houses the electrical and electronical components, the cuff inflate pump,
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the pressure sensor (that measures the pressure in the cuff). The device operates from 220 V supply.
The 4 and 8 MHz probes are comprised of a sensor tip, a mechanical head, a cable and a The + and o MITZ pro068 are orises either two piezo electric transducers.
The transducer transforms the electrical energy into acoustical energy and vice versa.
The photo sensors are non focused sensors with two (arterial sensors) or four (vein sensors) emitters and a center receiver.
### H. Acoustic Output
Maximum acoustic output levels are below pre-amendment levels (track 1) for acoustic intensity for the investigation of peripheral vessels.
#### I. Substantial Equivalence
The technical characteristics are almost identical to those of the
- · HOKANSON TL, 400 TOTALAB (K872517)
- · BIOMEDIX, FLOSTAT VASCULAR LAB (K973644)
- · IMEX MEDICAL SYSTEMS, IMEXLAB 9100 (K973562)
previously cleared predicate devices.
previously cleared predicate devices in terms of technical specifications, ultrasonic DIfferences that CAIST Detworld incess and methods of applications do not affect the relative safety or effectiveness of the BASIC.
Accordingly, the BASIC is believed to be substantially equivalent to devices of the same Accordingly, the Driste to ly distributed in interstate commerce in United State.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
AUG 1 0 2001
ATYS Medical % Mr. Mark Job 510(k) Program Manager TUV Product Service, Inc. 1775 Old Highway 8 NW Suite 104 NEW BRIGHTON MN 25112-1891 Re: K012369
BASIC 1, 2, and 3 (Peripheral Vascular Diagnostic Test System) Dated: July 23, 2001 Received: July 26, 2001 Regulatory Class: II 21 CFR 892.1550/Procode: 90 IYN 21 CFR 870.2780/Procode: 74 JOM
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# Indications for Use Statement
| Ver/ 3 - 4/24/96 | |
|---------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Applicant: ATYS | |
| 510(k) Number (if known): | K012369 |
| Device Name: BASIC | |
| Indications For Use: | <ul><li>Photo-plethysmography module.</li><li>Pneumo-plethysmography module.</li></ul> |
The pneumo-plethysmography module measures volume changes in limbs or digits. Relative
limb volume increases with each heartbeat. The pneumo-plethysmography module measures
this increase and depicts it as a waveform.
The pneumo-plethysmography is also used in conjunction with the Doppler module or the
photo-plethysmography module to measure the systolic blood pressure in limbs or digits. In
this case, the pneumo-plethysmography module is used to inflate a cuff to perform the
occlusion.
The photo-plethysmography module: the amount of blood in the skin changes with each
contraction of the heart. The Photo-plethysmography module measures this change and
depicts it in a waveform.
The photo-plethysmography module is also used in conjunction with the pneumo-
plethysmography module (blood pressure cuffs) to measure the systolic blood pressure. The
photo-plethysmography module detects the return of the blood after the occlusion.
The pneumo-plethysmography module is not intended for neonatal applications.
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(Per 21 CFR 801.109)
(Optional Format 1-2-96)
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*Prescription Use*
Nancy C. Hogdon
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#### Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form
#### Fill out one form for each ultrasound system and each transducer.
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging of fluid flow analysis of the
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | | |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------|--|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(specify) | Other<br>(specify) | |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | | | | | N | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skelotal Superficial | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| N= new indication; P= previously cleared by FDA; E= added under Appendix E | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Additional Comments: | BASIC - Peripheral Doppler | | | | | | | | | | |
| 8 MHz Transducer | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE . CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)<br>Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (DDE) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Nancy C. Hoadon
(Division Si Division of Reproductive, and Radiological Devic 510(k) Number
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#### Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form
## Fill out one form for each ultrasound system and each transducer.
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------|---|---|---|-----|-----|---------------|-------------------|------------------------|--------------------|-----------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color Doppler | Amplitude Doppler | Color Velocity Imaging | Combined (specify) | Other (specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | | | | | N | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
N= new Indication; P= previously cleared by FDA; E= added under Appendix E
Additional Comments: BASIC - Peripheral Doppler
4 MHz Transducer
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
| (Division Sign-Off) | Nancy Brogdon |
|---------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|
| Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices | K012369 |
| 510(k) Number | 3 |
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### Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form
# Fill out one form for each ultrasound system and each transducor.
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the hu
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | | |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|---------------|-------------------|------------------------|--------------------|-----------------|--|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color Doppler | Amplitude Doppler | Color Velocity Imaging | Combined (specify) | Other (specify) | |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | | | | | N | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify)<br>N= new indication; P= previously cleared by FDA; E= added under Appendix E | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Additional Comments: BASIC - Peripheral Doppler | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 4 and 8 MHz transducers | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE AFLOW THIS LINE . CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Nancy C. Brogdon
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