K024245 · Mennen Medical , Ltd. · OMC · May 10, 2004 · Neurology
Device Facts
Record ID
K024245
Device Name
ENVOY PATIENT MONITOR
Applicant
Mennen Medical , Ltd.
Product Code
OMC · Neurology
Decision Date
May 10, 2004
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 882.1400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Envoy is intended for use as a multiparameter physiological patient monitoring system for the monitoring and recording of patient information or any in-hospital application that requires patient monitoring. The Envoy can monitor ECG/heart rate, two invasive blood pressure channels, two temperature channels, pulse oximetry, respiration, non-invasive blood pressure, eTCO2 and EEG. Functions include display of multiparameter waveforms, vital signs, alarm & status messages. This effectively allows the Envoy to monitor a wide-range of adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient conditions, in many different areas of the hospital. The Envoy consists of a main processing unit, a mountable color monitor, and a module rack housing the various Mennen Medical plug-in vital signs modules monitor the patient's vital signs. The vital sign data derived from the modules by the Envoy are presented on the monitor as waveform and numeric displays. The Envoy vital signs modules acquire vital signs data from the patient; the modules display the patient waveforms, vital signs information, and alarms indications on the Envoy display unit. The Envoy is not a life supporting, nor life-sustaining device; nor is it implantable; therefore sterility is not a consideration. The Envoy is not a kit and does not contain any drug or biological products.
Device Story
Envoy Patient Monitor is a multiparameter system for in-hospital patient monitoring. New EEG module (P/N 551-138-000) adds 4-channel differential EEG monitoring capability. System inputs include patient physiological signals via plug-in modules; EEG module uses 5-lead cable for 4-channel differential acquisition. Processing and Storage circuit block (P&SB) performs local data storage and protocol translation. Output consists of real-time waveforms, processed trends, and numeric vital signs displayed on a color monitor. Operated by qualified medical personnel in clinical settings. EEG module provides qualitative assessment of cerebral activity for head injury or consciousness evaluation; assists clinicians in determining need for comprehensive neurological diagnosis. Device is not life-supporting/sustaining. Benefits include continuous, real-time monitoring of cerebral activity alongside other vital signs.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance testing included functional requirements verification, safety testing, and EMC testing conducted by an independent laboratory to ensure compliance with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, and IEC 60601-2-26 standards.
Technological Characteristics
4-channel differential EEG module; single-slot form factor. Input impedance 0.5 M Ohm; CMRR 100 dB at 50/60 Hz. Frequency response 0.5-75 Hz. Sampling rate >= 600 Hz/channel. Defibrillation protection up to 400 Joules. Type BF applied part. Connectivity via Mennen Medical proprietary module rack/bus. Software performs protocol translation and local data storage.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in hospital settings (critical care, cardiac step-down, emergency, intra-operative, post-anesthesia) for monitoring ECG, heart rate, invasive/non-invasive blood pressure, temperature, pulse oximetry, respiration, EtCO2, and EEG. EEG module is contraindicated for use on infants.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An electroencephalograph is a device used to measure and record the electrical activity of the patient's brain obtained by placing two or more electrodes on the head.
Predicate Devices
EEG module of the Mennen Medical Horizon 2000 patient monitor (K910945)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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ENVOY Patient Monitor: 510(k) for new BEG module
K024245
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MAY 1 0 2004
Mennen Medical Ltd., 4 Hayarden Street, Yavne 81228 PO Box 102, Rehovot 76100 Israel
Tel.: +972-8-9323333 Fax: +972-8-9328510
Date: 14 March, 2004
# Topic: 510(k) Safety and Effectiveness Summary as per 21 CFR Section 807,92(c) Envoy Patient Monitor - new EEG module:
- To: Food and Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiological Health Document Mail Center (HFZ-401) 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD, 20850
Attn.: Document Control Clerk
From: Asher Kassel, Director of Regulatory Affairs
#### Establishment Name, Registration Number and Address:
| Name: | Mennen Medical Ltd. |
|-----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|
| Registration Number | 9611022 |
| Operator Number: | 9011766 |
| Address: | 4 Hayarden Street, Yavne, 81228, Israel |
| Postal Address: | PO Box 102,<br>Rehovot, 76100, Israel |
| Tel: | +972-8-9323333 |
| Fax: | +972-8-9328510 |
| Contact person: | Asher Kassel, Director of Regulatory Affairs |
| Product Name: | Proprietary: ENVOY |
| Common: | Physiological Patient Monitor |
| Mennen Medical Part Number: | 550-010-000 (full system)<br>554-000-010 (CPU only) |
| New Envoy EEG module | P/N: 551-138-000 |
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ENVOY Patient Monitor: 510(k) for new EEG module
# FDA Classification of Envoy Patient Monitor:
Arrhythmia Detector and Alarm Classification Name: 21 CFR 870.1025 Classification Number: Class III Classification: 74 DSI Product Code:
# FDA Classification of new Envoy EEG module:
| Classification Name: | Electroencephalograph |
|------------------------|-----------------------|
| Classification Number: | 21 CFR 882.1400 |
| Classification: | Class II |
| Product Code: | OMC |
## Performance Standards:
None promulgated
#### Voluntary Standards:
*IEC 60601-1 : General Requirements for Safety for Medical Electrical Systems - part 1, (1988); Amendment 1 - 1991-11; Amendment 2 - 1995-03
### *IEC 60601-1-2:
General Requirements for Safety Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements and tests.
#### *IEC 60601-2-26:
Particular Requirements for the safety of electroencephalographs
#### Predicate Device:
EEG module of the Mennen Medical Horizon 2000 patient monitor (K910945)
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Food and Drug Administration ENVOY Patient Monitor: 510(k) for new EEG module
## Intended Use and Device Description of the Envoy Patient Monitor:
The Envoy is intended for use as a multiparameter physiological patient monitoring system for the monitoring and recording of patient information or any in-hospital application that requires patient monitoring. The Envoy can monitor ECG/heart rate, two invasive blood pressure channels, two temperature channels, pulse oximetry, respiration, non-invasive blood pressure, eTCO2 and EEG.
Functions include display of multiparameter waveforms, vital signs, alarm & status messages. This effectively allows the Envoy to monitor a wide-range of adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient conditions, in many different areas of the hospital.
The Envoy consists of a main processing unit, a mountable color monitor, and a module rack housing the various Mennen Medical plug-in vital signs modules monitor the patient's vital signs. The vital sign data derived from the modules by the Envoy are presented on the monitor as waveform and numeric displays.
The Envoy vital signs modules acquire vital signs data from the patient; the modules display the patient waveforms, vital signs information, and alarms indications on the Envoy display unit.
The Envoy is not a life supporting, nor life-sustaining device; nor is it implantable; therefore sterility is not a consideration. The Envoy is not a kit and does not contain any drug or biological products.
## Intended Use and Functional Description and of the Envoy EEG module:
The Envoy EEG module can monitor up to 4 differential EEG channels and display processed trend and real-time EEG waveforms. EEG monitoring is continuous and in real time. The Envoy EEG module does not have derived parameters such as Aspect BIS or other derived parameters. The Envoy EEG module can be used as an indicator of brain damage or cerebral activity. The EEG module is commonly used to monitor the cerebral activity of patients who have suffered serious head injury or to evaluate the state of consciousness of a patient.
The EEG module of the Envoy patient monitor is not sold as a stand-alone EEG device, but as part of a multiparameter physiological patient monitoring system (Envoy). In Chapter 1 of the Envoy Operating Manual, the following Prescription Notice appears: "Federal United States law restricts the sale and use of this instrument to qualified medical personnel only."
The primary purpose of the EEG module is to determine the need for more detailed EEG recordings. The EEG module is not a replacement for a comprehensive multi-channel (16 to 36 or more) EEG diagnosis by a neurology specialist. Since four channels are displayed simultaneously, qualitative assessments can be made regarding right and left hemispheric activity.
Note: The EEG module is not Intended for use on infants.
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ENVOY Patient Monitor: 510(k) for new EEG modulo
The EEG module of the Envoy monitor consists of the following main parts/components:
- 5 lead input cable
- Four channel differential amplifier �
- Processing and Storage circuit block (P&SB) ●
The P&SB of the EEG module is identical to the Mennen Medical P&S Boards located in the other Envoy input modules. The P&SB consists of a communications processor and memory, and performs local data storage and protocol translation from low-level protocol to high level protocol. The Envoy can display between one and four EEG channels on and the user can control the sensitivity and the frequency response of the EEG waveforms. Both sensitivity and filters are common to all four channels. The top displayed EBG channel is stored in Overview for up to 72 hours.
# Summary of the technological characteristics of the new Envoy EEG module (incorporating Mennen Medical proprietary technology):
| Envoy EEG module | |
|------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Part Number: | 551-138-000 |
| Module size: | Single slot<br>Height: 10.0cm (4.0 in)<br>Width: 4.0 cm (1.6 in)<br>Depth: 14.0 cm (5.5 in) |
| Monitored Parameters<br>and Features | Mennen Medical Envoy<br>EEG module |
|----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Part/Option Number | 551-138-000 |
| EEG channels | 4 differential channels |
| Gain Selection/<br>Sensitivity Control | Selects one of 10 possible gains:<br>10, 20, 50, 70, 100, 200, $\mu$ Volt/cm and<br>$\frac{1}{2}$ ,1, 2, 4 mVolt/cm |
| Common Mode Rejection Ratio | 100 dB at 50/60 Hz (5 K $\Omega$ imbalance) |
| Frequency Response selection | 0.5 Hz to 75 Hz (-3db) |
| Noise | < 0.4 $\mu$ V rms, 0.5 to 30Hz<br>< 2.5 $\mu$ V rms, 30 to 70Hz |
| Input Range | 1.0 mV p-p full scale |
| Input impedance | 0.5 M Ohm |
| Input Resolution | 70 nV p-p minimum |
| Linearity | +2% |
| DC input offset + | + 320 mV maximum |
| Bias Current: | Less than 7 nA per input (each electrode may be connected to<br>more than one input) |
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ENVOY Patient Monitor: 510(k) for new EEG module
| Monitored Parameters | Mennen Medical Envoy |
|--------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| and Features | EEG module |
| Low filter (High pass) | 0.5 - 1.5 Hz |
| High filter (Low pass) | 15 - 35 - 50 - 70 Hz |
| Sampling rate: | at least 600 Hz por channel |
| Anti-Aliasing Filter: | EEG stopband 77 - 80 Hz dB |
| Maximum sensitivity: | 0.5 $ \mu $ Volt/mm |
| Sensitivity control: | 1 - 2 - 3 - 5 - 7 - 10 - 15 - 20 - 30 - 50 - 70 $ \mu $ Volt/mm or<br>mVolt/cm |
| Defibrillation Protection | 400 Joule |
| Degree of protection against<br>electrical shock | Type BF Applied part |
| Electro-surgery | EEG waveform returns to normal within 5 seconds from<br>cessation of ESU operation |
| Displayed<br>Parameters | Mennen Medical Envoy<br>EEG module |
|-------------------------|------------------------------------|
| EEG waveforms | 4 channels |
| Display<br>Functions | Mennen Medical Envoy<br>EEG module |
| Channel selection | Yes - 1 to 4 channels |
| | Mennen Medical Envoy<br>EEG module |
|--------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Waveform Selection | A-B; B-C; C-D; D-E |
| EEG Cable | 5 Leads (4 differential channels).<br>Leads marked as A, B, C. D and E. |
| Error Message | Cable out |
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ENVOY Patient Monitor: 510(k) for new EEG module
## Conclusion of comparison of technological characteristics:
We consider the Envoy EEG module to be substantially equivalent to the EEG module of the Mennen Medical Horizon 2000 patient monitor (K910945) and we submit that the differences between the two modules do not raise any now issues of safety and offectiveness
Testing
The Envoy EEG module has been subject to extensive safety and performance testing. Final testing for the system included various performance tests designed to ensure that the device meets all functional requirements and performance specifications. Safety testing and EMC testing were performed by an independent testing laboratory to ensure that the device complies to applicable industry and safety standards.
**Signature:**
A. Hass.el
Asher Kassel, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Mennen Medical Ltd.
Tel: +972-8-9323311 (direct) Fax: +972-8-9328510 E-mail: asher@mmi.co.il
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Mr. Asher Kassel Director of Regulatory Affairs Mennen Medical Ltd. P.O. Box 102 Rehovot, 76100, Israel
Re: K024245
Trade/Device Name: Envoy Patient Monitor Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.1400 Regulation Name: Electroencephalograph Regulatory Class: II Product Code: OMC Dated (Date on orig SE ltr): April 18, 2004 Received (Date on orig SE ltr): April 29, 2004 APR - 9 2012
Dear Mr. Kassel:
This letter corrects our substantially equivalent letter of May 10, 2004.
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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**Sincerely yours,**
Kesia Alexander
Malvina B. Eydelman, M.D. Director Division of Ophthalmic, Neurological, and Ear, Nose and Throat Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): K024245
Envoy Patient Monitor Device Name:
Indications For Use:
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recording patient information or any in-hospital application requiring patient mon recording patient information of intended clinical applications:
- · Critical Care Patients
- · Cardiac Step-down/Telemetry Units
- · Emergency Departments
- · Intra-operative (Anesthesia) Monitoring
- · Post Anesthesia Care
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Over-The-Counter Use
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