K051228 · Cardiodynamics International Corp. · DSB · Jun 10, 2005 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K051228
Device Name
BIOZDX HEMODYNAMIC MONITOR AND 12-LEAD ECG
Applicant
Cardiodynamics International Corp.
Product Code
DSB · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Jun 10, 2005
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.2770
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
For the ICG function (from K041294): The BioZDx Hemodynamic Monitor is intended to monitor and display a patient's hemodynamic parameters. These parameters include: ECG, Pre-Ejection Period, Systolic Time Ratio, Cardiac Output, Heart Rate, End diastolic Index, Thoracic Fluid Content, Acceleration Index, Cardiac Index, Left Vent. Ejection Time, Index of Contractility, End Diastolic Volume, Mean Blood Pressure, Stroke Volume, Systemic Vascular Resistance, Left Cardiac Work, Diastolic Blood Pressure, Systolic Blood Pressure. For the optional 12-lead ECG function (from K031422): Where the clinician decides to evaluate the electrocardiogram of adult and pediatric patients as part of decisions regarding possible diagnosis, potential treatment, effectiveness of treatment or to rule-out causes for symptoms.
Device Story
BioZDx Hemodynamic Monitor and 12-lead ECG (Model 5200) combines ICG and ECG functionality on a single platform. Device inputs include thoracic bioimpedance signals (ICG) and 12-lead ECG signals. System uses Windows CE OS to host two co-resident applications; user selects application via home screen; switching between applications enabled by exit buttons. Device displays hemodynamic parameters (e.g., Cardiac Output, Stroke Volume, SVR) and ECG waveforms. Used in clinical settings by healthcare providers. Output assists clinicians in hemodynamic assessment and cardiac diagnosis. Benefits include consolidated monitoring capabilities on a single hardware platform, reducing equipment footprint.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Verification and validation reports confirmed that software modifications (application switching, common timeout/password) and co-residency of the two applications did not impact the performance of either the ICG or ECG functions. Testing performed with both PIMs attached.
Technological Characteristics
Platform: CPU, display, printer, Windows CE OS. Sensing: Impedance plethysmography (ICG) and 12-lead ECG. Connectivity: Standalone. Software: Co-resident application software for ICG and ECG. Sterilization: N/A (non-invasive).
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult and pediatric patients requiring hemodynamic monitoring (ICG function) or electrocardiogram evaluation (12-lead ECG function) for diagnostic, treatment, or symptom rule-out purposes.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An impedance plethysmograph is a device used to estimate peripheral blood flow by measuring electrical impedance changes in a region of the body such as the arms and legs.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is a body composition analyzer which is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 870.9.
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### Section E - 510(k) Statement and Summary
#### Premarket Notification 510(k) Summary
#### SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE:
Identification of predicate devices, model, and manufacturer:
| Predicate device 1: | CardioDynamics BioZDx Hemodynamic Monitor |
|--------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Model | 5100 |
| Manufacturer: | CardioDynamics International Corporation (CDIC) |
| Predicate Device 510(k): | K041294 on 12/6/04 |
| Predicate device 2: | Philips PageWriter Trim Cardiograph |
| Model: | PageWriter Trim III |
| Manufacturer: | Philips Medical Systems (Philips) |
| Predicate Device 510(k): | K031422 on 7/3/03 |
| Reason for Submission: | The new product is the combination of two individually 510(k)<br>cleared devices onto a single device platform. Both predicate<br>devices presently use the identical common platform (CPU,<br>display, printer, operating system) in their separate forms. The<br>submission covers the changes necessary to the two predicate<br>devices to allow co-residency of the Philips ECG PIM and its<br>application software and the CardioDynamics ICG PIM and its<br>application software into a single device. The new product<br>combines the ECG functionality of the existing Philips<br>PageWriter Trim III Cardiograph and the ICG functionality of<br>the existing BioZDx monitor and allows switching between<br>ECG and ICG applications. The ECG PIM is identical to<br>PageWriter Trim Product including Philips' original product<br>labeling and manuals. The PageWriter Trim application was<br>modified by Philips to add an "Exit to ICG" function button and<br>a common HIPPA-compliant timeout screen and password<br>compatible with the existing CardioDynamics ICG application.<br>The CardioDynamics application was modified to have an "Exit<br>to ECG" button, and a "home" screen which allows initial<br>selection of one of the two applications. |
The BioZDx Hemodynamic Monitor and Philips 12-lead ECG is substantially equivalent and essentially identical to its predicate devices, the BioZDx currently marketed by CardioDynamics International Corporation (CDIC) and the Philips PageWriter Trim III Cardiograph currently marketed by Philips Medical System. The justification for this substantial equivalence determination is presented below.
The BioZDx Hemodynamic Monitor and Philips 12-lead ECG is substantially equivalent and essentially identical to the ICG function of the predicate BioZDx in terms of design, intended use and principles of operation. The ECG function of the BioZDx Hemodynamic Monitor and Philips 12-
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lead ECG is substantially equivalent and essentially identical to the predicate Philips PageWriter Trim III in its design, intended use, and principles of operation. The electronics package and platform (CPU, display, printer, and operating system) of the CDIC predicate device has always been that of the Philips PageWriter Trim III product with the ECG PIM and the application software removed. The new product contains the individual application software of both products with the addition of a home screen to select the application of choice on power-up, and the addition of an exit key to each applications to switch between functions. These new functions are described in Section I-4 "DDR-071-10 BioZ Dx Combo Product CardioDynamics User Software Requirements Specification"
The Philips PageWriter Trim III application was further modified to add a HIPPA-compliant timeout screen that shares a common password with the ICG application. The BioZDx predicate device already had the HIPPA-compliant timeout and password functions. Modifications to the Page Writer Trim III application software were completed and tested by the Philips PageWriter Trim III design team in China. The changes to the Philips PageWriter Trim III application are described in Section I-3, "CDIC BioZ Combo Product ECG Software Design Specification". Test reports are included in Section J that verify the new functionality and demonstrate compatibility of the two applications and two PIM's co-residing on the platform. All testing (both at CardioDynamics and Philips) was performed with both PIMs attached. The product design, along with the Windows CE operating system, only permits one of the two applications to be running at any given time.
A small modification was made to the ICG DSP firmware to simplify the operation of the signal status indicator for the user. A verification report of this change is attached in Section J.
The Application Software which provides the user interface for the separate ECG and ICG applications of the BioZDx System and Philips 12-lead ECG is loaded onto the platform using a software installation kit, identical to the method used for each of the predicate devices.
The user manual for the new product (included in Section H) was modified to include the existence of the ECG functionality and references the Philips product documentation that is provided with the system. Specific instructions are provided in the CDIC manual to contact CDIC rather than Philips for product support. The only other label change from either predicate device is the addition of a "Philips 12-lead" label to the enclosure (included in Section H).
There are no hardware changes from the predicate devices except the small "Philips 12-lead" label mentioned in the previous paragraph.
All accessories for the BioZDx and Philips 12-Lead ECG product are identical to those presently being marketed with the predicate devices.
All software changes to the new product from the predicate devices are verified and validated within the body of system and software testing. Product testing focused on verifying the small number of changes to the code in each application, and that the addition of the alternate application to the system did not affect the functionality of either application. The validation reports from CardioDynamics and Philips are included in Section J.
The ICG electrodes (BioZTect Sensor) to be used with the BioZDx device are sold separately, and are identical to those marketed for use with the BioZDx predicate device. The BioZTect Sensor received 510(k) Clearance (K001100) on 5-5-2000. The sample pack of ECG sensors shipped with the BioZDx Hemodynamic Monitor and Philips 12-Lead ECG (Vermed A10023) received 510(k) Clearance K030073.
The Device Master Record for the BioZDx Hemodynamic Monitor and Philips 12-Lead ECC product is held at CardioDynamics, where the product is manufactured using components manufactured by Philips and CardioDynamics. The ECG software is developed and maintained by Philips in China,
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and released on a controlled basis to CardioDynamics where the executable application is stored and loaded using procedures within the CardioDynamics Quality System.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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JUN 1 0 2005
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
CardioDynamics International Corporation c/o Mr. Dennis G. Hepp Chief Technology Officer 6175 Nancy Ridge Drive, Suite 300 San Diego, CA 92121
Re: K051228
Trade Name: BioZDx Hemodynamic Monitor and Phillips 12-lead ECG, Model 5200 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2770 Regulation Name: Impedance Plethysmograph Regulatory Class: II (two) Product Code: DSB Dated: June 02, 2005 Received: June 03, 2005
Dear Mr. Hepp:
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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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050. This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0295. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely yours,
Bhimmanfor
Bram D. Zuckerman, M.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): _ Ko51229
Device Name: BioZDx HemoDynamic Monitor and 12-lead ECG
Indications For Use:
For the ICG function (from K041294):
The BioZDx Hemodynamic Monitor is intended to monitor and display a patient's hemodynamic parameters. These parameters include:
| ECG | Pre-Ejection Period | Systolic Time Ratio |
|------------------------------|--------------------------|-------------------------|
| Cardiac Output | Heart Rate | End diastolic Index |
| Thoracic Fluid Content | Acceleration Index | Cardiac Index |
| Left Vent. Ejection Time | Index of Contractility | |
| End Diastolic Volume | Mean Blood Pressure | Stroke Volume |
| Systemic Vascular Resistance | | Systolic Blood Pressure |
| Left Cardiac Work | Diastolic Blood Pressure | |
For the optional 12-lead ECG function (from K031422):
Where the clinician decides to evaluate the electrocardiogram of adult and pediatric patients as part of decisions regarding possible diagnosis, potential treatment, effectiveness of treatment or to rule-out causes for symptoms.
Prescription Use XXX (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
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Over-The-Counter Use _ (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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