HEARTSTART MRX WITH Q-CPR OPTION, MODELS M3535A OR M3536A
K051134 · Philips Medical Systems · MKJ · Sep 8, 2005 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K051134
Device Name
HEARTSTART MRX WITH Q-CPR OPTION, MODELS M3535A OR M3536A
Applicant
Philips Medical Systems
Product Code
MKJ · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Sep 8, 2005
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.5310
Device Class
Class 3
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator with Q-CPR™ option is for use for the termination of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. The device is for use by qualified medical personnel trained in the operation of the device and qualified by training in basic life support, advanced cardiac support, or defibrillation. It must be used by or on the order of a physician. AED Therapy: To be used in the presence of a suspected cardiac arrest on patients of at least 8 years of age that are unresponsive, not breathing and pulseless. Manual Defibrillation Therapy: Asynchronous defibrillation is the initial treatment for ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia in patients that are pulseless and unresponsive. Synchronized defibrillation is indicated for termination of atrial fibrillation. Non-Invasive External Pacing Therapy: The pacing option is intended for treating patients with symptomatic bradycardia. It can also be helpful in patients with asystole, if performed early. Pulse Oximetry: The SpO2 option is intended for use when it is beneficial to assess a patient's oxygen saturation level. Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Monitoring: The NIBP option is intended for noninvasive measurement of a patient's arterial blood pressure. Endtidal CO2 Monitoring: The EtCO2 option is intended for noninvasive monitoring of a patient's exhaled carbon dioxide and to provide a respiration rate. 12-Lead ECG: The 12-Lead ECG option is intended to provide a conventional diagnostic 12-Lead ECG report, which may include measurements and interpretative statements. Q-CPR: The Q-CPR™ option provides feedback designed to encourage rescuers to perform resuscitation in accordance with AHA/ERC guidelines for chest compression rate, depth, and duty cycle and ventilation rate, volume, and flow rate (inflation time). The Q-CPR option is contraindicated as follows: The Q-CPR option is contraindicated for use on neonatal and pediatric patients (under 8 years of age or weighing less than 25 kg). The Q-CPR option is not for use when CPR is contraindicated.
Device Story
Portable monitor/defibrillator; provides defibrillation, pacing, and multi-parameter monitoring (ECG, NIBP, SpO2, EtCO2). Q-CPR option uses sensor to track chest compression rate/depth/duty cycle and ventilation metrics; provides real-time visual/audible feedback to rescuers to ensure adherence to AHA/ERC guidelines. Used by BLS/ACLS clinicians in hospital and pre-hospital settings. Device analyzes ECG rhythm; advises shock delivery via voice/display prompts. Impedance-compensating biphasic truncated exponential waveform used for therapy. Data captured on PCMCIA card for review. Benefits include improved CPR quality and standardized resuscitation therapy.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Hardware and software verification testing confirmed performance meets specifications. Biocompatibility testing performed on Q-CPR sensor patient-contact materials.
Indicated for termination of ventricular tachycardia/fibrillation in patients >= 8 years old, unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic (AED mode). Manual mode for ACLS-trained clinicians for defibrillation, cardioversion, and pacing. Additional monitoring for NIBP, SpO2, EtCO2, and 12-lead ECG. Q-CPR contraindicated for neonates/pediatrics < 8 years or < 25 kg.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An automated external defibrillator (AED) system consists of an AED and those accessories necessary for the AED to detect and interpret an electrocardiogram and deliver an electrical shock (e.g., battery, pad electrode, adapter, and hardware key for pediatric use). An AED system analyzes the patient's electrocardiogram, interprets the cardiac rhythm, and automatically delivers an electrical shock (fully automated AED), or advises the user to deliver the shock (semi-automated or shock advisory AED) to treat ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia.
Predicate Devices
Philips Medical Systems HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator
Zoll AED Plus with CPR-D Padz external defibrillator
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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KOS1134
SEP - 8 2005
#### 510(k) Summary 17.
# Date Summary Prepared
April 25, 2005
# Submitter's Name and Address
Philips Medical Systems Cardiac and Monitoring Systems Cardiac Resuscitation 3000 Minuteman Road Andover, MA 01810-1099
## Contact Person
Peter Ohanian Philips Medical Systems Cardiac and Monitoring Systems Cardiac Resuscitation Telephone: (978) 659-3397 Facsimile: (978) 659-7360
#### Device Name
| Proprietary Name:<br>Common Name:<br>Classification Names: | HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator with Q-CPRTM option<br>Monitor/defibrillator<br>Low-Energy Defibrillator, Arrhythmia Detection & Alarms<br>(Automatic External Defibrillator), External Transcutaneous<br>Pacemaker (noninvasive), ECG, Non-Invasive Blood<br>Pressure, End Tidal Carbon Dioxide, Pulse Oximeter, and<br>Cardiac Monitor; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)<br>Aid |
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# Predicate Devices
The legally marketed devices to which Philips Medical Systems claims equivalence for The legally marketsd abitor/defibrillator with Q-CPR™ option are as follows:
- Philips Medical Systems HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator, and .
- F milips Medical Corp. Zoll AED Plus with CPR-D Padz external defibrillator .
The design of the HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator with Q-CPR™ option is The design of the Ticanolar. while in the neformance to the devices listed above.
## Device Description
The HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator with Q-CPR™ option is a lightweight, portable The HeartStart MrX moniton/defibriliation with & St of the United model and external demoniator, one thouse on option to provide visual and audible feedback to the rescuer on the quality of CPR.
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In manual mode, the HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator with Q-CPR™ option is a fullfeatured manual defibrillator, designed for use by clinicians trained in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Manual operation allows users to select energy levels for external and internal defibrillation, perform synchronized cardioversion and provide non-invasive external pacing.
In AED mode, the HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator with Q-CPR™ option, allows the provider who is trained in Basic Life Support (BLS) to provide defibrillation therapy. The device analyzes a patient's rhythm and advises the user to provide a shock. Voice prompts quide the user through the defibrillation process by providing instructions and patient information. The voice prompts are reinforced by messages that appear on the display.
In both modes of operation, the HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator with Q-CPR™ option utilizes impedance compensating biphasic truncated exponential therapy waveform.
The HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator with Q-CPR™ option can also be used for ECG monitoring of a patient using either 3 or 5 lead cables.
Additionally, the HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator with Q-CPR™ option is offered with the following optional functionality:
#### Non-Invasive External Pacing:
The pacing option is intended for treating patients with symptomatic bradycardia. This parameter is used by ACLS trained clinicians typically performed in a hospital environment.
## 12-Lead ECG:
The 12-Lead ECG option is intended to provide a conventional diagnostic 12-Lead ECG report, which may include measurements and interpretative statements. This parameter is used in both the hospital and pre-hospital environment by ACLS and BLS frained clinicians.
## Non-Invasive Blood Pressure:
The NIBP option is intended for noninvasive measurement of a patient's arterial blood pressure. This parameter is used in both the hospital and pre-hospital environment by ACLS and BLS trained clinicians.
## Endtidal CO2:
The EtCO2 option is intended for noninvasive monitoring of a patient's exhaled carbon dioxide and also provides a respiration rate. This parameter is used by ACLS trained clinicians and performed in both the pre-hospital and hospital environments-
## Pulse Oximetry:
The SpO2 option is intended for use when it is beneficial to assess a patient's arterial oxygen saturation level. This parameter is used by trained clinicians and performed in both the pre-hospital and hospital environments.
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# Features
- . ECG monitoring through pads or separate monitoring electrodes
- Alarms on Heart Rate Limits and shockable rhythms .
- Built-in strip chart printer .
- Display for viewing waveforms and messages .
- Automated self test with indicator .
- Internally stored event summary which may be printed .
- Voice prompts in AED mode .
- Adjustable ECG size .
- Adjustable volume control .
- . Setup mode, automatic self tests and error handling
- . Lithium Ion battery
- Internal Defibrillation .
- External Paddles with patient contact indicator .
- 3, 5, and 12 Lead ECG cables ●
- . Battery Charging Kit
- PCMCIA Data card for data and event capture .
- Data recording, management, and transfer .
- Event Review .
- . AC Power Module
- DC Power Module .
# Indications for Use
The HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator with Q-CPR™ option is for use for the termination of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation.
The device is for use by qualified medical personnel trained in the operation of the device and qualified by training in basic life support, advanced cardiac support, or defibrillation. It must be used by or on the order of a physician.
# AED Therapy
To be used in the presence of a suspected cardiac arrest on patients of at least 8 years of age that are unresponsive, not breathing and pulseless.
# Manual Defibrillation Therapy
Asynchronous defibrillation is the initial treatment for ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia in patients that are pulseless and unresponsive. Synchronized defibrillation is indicated for termination of atrial fibrillation.
# Non-Invasive External Pacing Therapy
The pacing option is intended for treating patients with symptomatic bradycardia. It can also be helpful in patients with asystole, if performed early.
# Pulse Oximetry:
The SpO2 option is intended for use when it is beneficial to assess a patient's oxygen saturation level.
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## Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Monitoring
The NIBP option is intended for noninvasive measurement of a patient's arterial blood pressure.
## Endtidal CO2 Monitoring
The EtCO2 option is intended for noninvasive monitoring of a patient's exhaled carbon dioxide and to provide a respiration rate.
# 12-Lead ECG:
The 12-Lead ECG option is intended to provide a conventional diagnostic 12-Lead ECG report, which may include measurements and interpretative statements.
# Q-CPR
The Q-CPR™ option provides feedback designed to encourage rescuers to perform resuscitation in accordance with AHA/ERC guidelines for chest compression rate, depth, and duty cycle and ventilation rate, volume, and flow rate (inflation time).
The Q-CPR option is contraindicated as follows:
- The Q-CPR option is contraindicated for use on neonatal and pediatric patients (under 8 years of age or weighing less than 25 kg).
- . The Q-CPR option is not for use when CPR is contraindicated.
# Comparison of Technology Characteristics
The HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator with Q-CPR™ option is the same as the HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator, except for the added Q-CPR™ functions. The HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator with Q-CPR™ option employs the same fundamental scientific technologies as the commercially available predicate devices used for comparison. The HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator with Q-CPR™ option acquires and analyzes ECG signals, utilizes the same shock advisory criteria, and advises the user to deliver a shock when required utilizing voice prompts as in the HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator without the Q-CPR™ option. Heart rate alarms, noninvasive pacing, pulse oximetry, 12-Lead ECG, NIBP, and EtCO2 technologies and functions are identical to those in the HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator. The HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator with Q-CPR™ option's AED and CPR assist technologies and functions are substantially equivalent to those of the Zoll AED Plus with CPR-D Padz external defibrillator.
# Tests Used in Determination of Substantial Equivalence
The tests used in the determination of substantial equivalence included bench testing and biocompatibility testing. Bench testing includes hardware and software testing demonstrating that the performance of the device meets its specification. Biocompatibility testing was conducted on the patient-contact materials of the Q-CPR ™ sensor.
# Conclusion from Testing
Based on the results of the testing described above, it is concluded that the HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator with Q-CPR™ option does not raise any different questions regarding the safety or effectiveness as compared with the predicate devices. It is considered to be substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
SEP - 8 2005
Philips Medical System c/o Mr. Peter Ohanian Director, Quality and Regulatory Affairs Cardiac and Monitoring Systems 3000 Minuteman Road Andover, Massachusetts 01810-1099
Re: K051134
Trade Name: Heartstart MRx with Q-CPR Option Models M3535A or M3536A Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.5310 Regulation Name: Automated External Defibrillator Regulatory Class: Class III (three) Product Code: MKJ, LDD, DRO, DPS, DXN, CCK, DQA, MWI LIX Dated: August 29, 2005 Received: August 30, 2005
Dear Mr Ohanian:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device we nave reviewed your bocated on a levice is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate for ass surfed in the Medical Device the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to econmored prior co rize) 2011-11-11
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#### 2. Indications for Use
## 510(k) Number (if known): K051134
Device Name: Philips Medical Systems, HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator with Q-CPR™ option
The HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator with Q-CPR™ option is for use for the termination of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation.
The device is for use by qualified medical personnel trained in the operation of the device and qualified by training in basic life support, advanced cardiac support, or defibrillation. It must be used by or on the order of a physician.
## AED Therapy
To be used in the presence of a suspected cardiac arrest on patients of at least 8 years of age that are unresponsive, not breathing and pulseless.
## Manual Defibrillation Therapy
Asynchronous defibrillation is the initial treatment for ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia in patients that are pulseless and unresponsive. Synchronized defibrillation is indicated for termination of atrial fibrillation.
## Non-Invasive External Pacing Therapy
The pacing option is intended for treating patients with symptomatic bradycardia. It can also be helpful in patients with asystole, if performed early.
## Pulse Oximetry
The SpO2 option is intended for use when it is beneficial to assess a patient's oxygen saturation level.
## Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Monitoring
The NIBP option is intended for noninvasive measurement of a patient's arterial blood pressure.
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## 510(k) Number (if known): K051134
Device Name: Philips Medical Systems, HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator with Q-CPR™ option
Indications for Use: [continued ... ]
# Endtidal CO2 Monitoring
The EtCO2 option is intended for noninvasive monitoring of a patient's exhaled carbon dioxide and to provide a respiration rate.
# 12-Lead ECG
The 12-Lead ECG option is intended to provide a conventional diagnostic 12-Lead ECG report, which may include measurements and interpretative statements.
## Q-CPR
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:
The Q-CPR™ option provides feedback designed to encourage rescuers to perform resuscitation in accordance with AHA/ERC guidelines for chest compression rate, depth, and duty cycle and ventilation rate, volume, and flow rate (inflation time).
The Q-CPR option is contraindicated as follows:
- The Q-CPR option is contraindicated for use on neonatal and pediatric patients . (under 8 years of age or weighing less than 25 kg).
- The Q-CPR option is not for use when CPR is contraindicated.
- Prescription Use _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Per 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use _ (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE)
and/or
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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510(k) Number K051134
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