RECOM BATTERY-OPERATED AMBULATORY DIGITAL WIRELESS ECG MONITOR, MODEL 100
K032882 · Recom Managed Systems, Inc. · MWJ · Jan 28, 2004 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K032882
Device Name
RECOM BATTERY-OPERATED AMBULATORY DIGITAL WIRELESS ECG MONITOR, MODEL 100
Applicant
Recom Managed Systems, Inc.
Product Code
MWJ · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Jan 28, 2004
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Abbreviated
Regulation
21 CFR 870.2800
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Recom Model 100 battery-operated Ambulatory, Digital Wireless, ECG Monitor System is a true 12 lead ambulatory ECG monitor system capable of recording up to 48 hours of ECG data for the purpose of cardiac monitoring and diagnosis by a medical professional where ambulatory (Holter) monitoring is prescribed by a physician. The system includes recording of ECG data from each of the 12 leads, RF transmission of the recorded data to a PDA and storage. The stored ECG data is then transferred from the PDA to another device, the Phillips Medical TraceMaster ECG Analysis System for ECG analysis. The Recom Model 100 battery-operated, Ambulatory, Digital, Wireless ECG Monitor System is not intended to sound any physiological alarms. The Recom Model 100 battery-operated, Ambulatory, Digital Wireless ECG Monitor System is only to be used by or on the order of a physician.
Device Story
Device is a battery-operated, 12-lead ambulatory ECG monitor; acquires signals via 10 patient surface electrodes; transmits data via Bluetooth to a handheld PDA for storage (up to 48 hours). PDA stores data on compact flash card for subsequent transfer to Phillips Medical TraceMaster ECG Analysis System for clinical analysis. Used in ambulatory settings; operated by or on order of physician. No real-time monitoring or alarms. Benefits include non-invasive, wireless cardiac data collection for diagnostic review by medical professionals.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance testing demonstrated that ECG tracings can be accurately and reliably produced by the Phillips Medical Systems TraceMaster ECG Management System from files stored on the PDA memory card. No clinical data provided.
Technological Characteristics
Battery-operated, 12-lead ambulatory ECG monitor. Uses 10 surface electrodes. Wireless transmission via Bluetooth to PDA. Standards: ANSI/AAMI EC-38, ANSI/AAMI EC-11, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-2-27, UL 2601-1, FCC Part 15. Proprietary signal processing technology used to minimize noise.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring ambulatory (Holter) cardiac monitoring and diagnosis as prescribed by a physician. System records 12-lead ECG data for up to 48 hours. Not intended for real-time physiological alarming.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A medical magnetic tape recorder is a device used to record and play back signals from, for example, physiological amplifiers, signal conditioners, or computers.
Phillips Medical TraceMaster ECG Analysis System (K032103)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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JAN 2 8 2004
# 510(k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS
# 1. Sponsor:
Recom Managed Systems, Inc. 4705 Laurel Canyon Blvd. #203 Valley Village, CA 91607 Phone (818) 432-4560 Facsimile (818) 432-4566
Contact Person: William R. Matthews, Consultant
Date Prepared: September 15, 2003
Recom Model 100, battery-operated Ambulatory, Digital, Wireless 2. Device Name: ECG Monitor System
> Trade or Proprietary Name: Recom Model 100, battery-operated, Ambulatory, Digital, Wireless ECG Monitor System
Common or Usual Name: Ambulatory Electrocardiograph Recorder
Classification Name:
- 21 CFR 870.2800 Electrocardiograph, Ambulatory . (without analysis)
- 21 CFR 870.2910 Radiofrequency Physiological Signal . Transmitter and Recciver
### 3. Predicate Devices:
The Recom Model 100, battery-operated, Ambulatory, Digital, Wireless ECG Monitor is equivalent to:
- CardioNet Ambulatory ECG Monitor, CardioNet, Inc., . K003707
- . Mortara Ambulatory X-12 Telemetry Module, Mortara Instruments, Inc. K974149
### 4. Intended Use:
The Recom Model 100 battery-operated Ambulatory, Digital Wireless, ECG Monitor System is a true 12 lead ambulatory ECG monitor system capable of recording up to 48 hours of ECG data for the purpose of cardiac monitoring and diagnosis by a medical professional where ambulatory (Holter) monitoring is prescribed
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Recom Managed Systems, Inc 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
> by a physician. The system includes recording of ECG data from each of the 12 leads, RF transmission of the recorded data to a PDA and storage.
> The stored ECG data is then transferred from the PDA to another device, the Phillips Medical TraceMaster ECG Analysis System for ECG analysis. The Recom Model 100 battery-operated, Ambulatory, Digital, Wireless ECG Monitor System is not intended to sound any physiological alarms.
The Recom Model 100 battery-operated, Ambulatory, Digital Wireless ECG Monitor System is only to be used by or on the order of a physician.
#### 5. Device Description:
The device is a true 12 lead, battery-operated, ambulatory (Holter), digital, wireless, ECG monitor. The device acquires an ECG signal from 10 patient surface contact electrodes. Each electrode is connected to a cable that is connected to the Recom patient worn monitor/transmitter. The ECG signal is transmitted from the electrodes via the cable to a battery-operated ECG monitor unit worn by the patient where the signal is processed utilizing the company's signal processing technology and transmitted via radio frequency (Bluetooth) to a hand held Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) capable of recording up to 48 hours of ECG data.
The PDA converts the signal stream into a specific data format where it is stored on a compact flash card for transmission to and analysis by another device, the Phillips Medical TraceMaster ECG Analysis System K032103.
Monitoring data is not real time but is recorded and stored for further analysis by the Phillips System. The ECG data produced consists of Leads I, II, III, aVR, aVL, aVF and V1 through V6. The Recom Model 100 Ambulatory, Digital, Wireless monitor is not intended to alarm.
The fundamental technology of the Recom battery-operated, Ambulatory. Digital ECG Monitor System is the same as that of the predicate devices. The Recom Ambulatory, Digital, Wireless ECG Monitor System relies on the company's signal processing technology to minimize noise in the ECG signal created by the ambulatory nature of the signal source.
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#### 6. Basis for Substantial Equivalence:
The Recom battery-operated, Ambulatory, Digital, Wireless ECG Monitor, the CardioNet Ambulatory ECG Monitor and the Mortara X-12 Telemetry Module are all intended to collect Ambulatory ECG data in a digital format by a wireless means for analysis.
Like the predicate devices, the Recom Model 100 Ambulatory, Digital, Wireless ECG Monitor System records ECG data in an ambulatory setting and transmits the data by radiofrequency means for analysis at another location.
An examination of the differences between the Recom Model 100 battery-operated, Ambulatory, Digital, Wireless ECG Monitor System does not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness.
Prior to marketing, the proposed Recom Ambulatory, Digital Wireless. ECG Monitor System will comply with all pertinent recognized industry standards for Ambulatory, Digital, Wireless Electrocardiograph devices. These include ANSI/AAMI EC-38, ANSI/AAMI EC-11, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-2-27 and UL The communications of the monitor will meet the 2601-1. applicable requirements of FCC Part 15.
Performance testing demonstrates that ECG tracings can be accurately and reliably produced by the Phillips Medical Systems TraceMaster ECG Management System from the file stored on the storage memory card of the PDA. The technical differences between the proposed Recom device and the predicate devices do not raise any new concerns of safety and effectiveness.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
JAN 2 8 2004
Recom Managed Systems, Inc. c/o Mr. William R. Matthews Regulatory Affairs Consultant 4705 Laurel Canyon Blvd. #203 Valley Village, CA 91607
Re: K032882
Trade Name: Recom Model 100, Battery-Operated, Ambulatory, Digital Wireless ECG Monitor System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2800 Regulation Name: Medical Magnetic Tape Recorder Regulatory Class: Class II (two) Product Code: MWJ Dated: November 5, 2003 Received: November 5, 2003
Dear Mr. Matthews:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such 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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Enclosure
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## Indications for Use Statement
510(k) Number (if known):_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Recom Model 100, battery-operated, Ambulatory, Digital Wireless Device Name: ECG Monitor System
Indications for Use:
The Recom Model 100 battery-operated Ambulatory, Digital Wireless ECG Monitor System is a true 12 lead ambulatory ECG monitor system capable of recording up to 48 hours of ECG data for the purpose of cardiac monitoring and diagnosis by a medical professional where ambulatory (Holter) monitoring is prescribed by a physician. The system includes recording of ECG data from each of the 12 leads, RF transmission of the recorded data to a PDA and storage.
The stored ECG data is then transferred from the PDA to another device, the Phillips Medical TraceMaster ECG Analysis System for ECG analysis. The Recom Model 100 battery-operated, Ambulatory, Digital, Wircless ECG Monitor System is not intended to sound any physiological alarms.
The Recom Model 100 battery-operated, Ambulatory, Digital Wircless ECG Monitor System is only to be used by or on the order of a physician.
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510(k) Number K032882
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