The Microlife Upper Arm Automatic Digital Blood Pressure Monitor, Model BP3MQ1-2D is a device intended to measure the systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate of an adult individual by using a non-invasive oscillometric technique in which an inflatable cuff is wrapped around the upper arm. The device detects the appearance of atrial fibrillation during measurement and gives a warning signal with the reading once the atrial fibrillation is detected.
Device Story
Automatic digital blood pressure monitor; uses inflatable upper arm cuff; electronic capacitive pressure sensor converts cuff pressure changes to electrical signals; oscillometric method determines systolic/diastolic pressure and pulse rate. Device includes atrial fibrillation (AF) detection module; displays AF symbol on LCD if detected. Used by adults; intended for clinical or home settings. Healthcare providers or patients use output to monitor blood pressure and identify potential AF. Benefits include non-invasive blood pressure measurement and automated screening for atrial fibrillation during routine checks.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical validation performed via two trials (TRIPPS 1.0 and 1.1) with 205 and 157 subjects respectively. Compared device AF readings against ECG rhythm. Combined sensitivity for individual readings was 96.1% (94-98% CI) and specificity 85.2% (83-88% CI). Combined sensitivity for three-reading sequential analysis was 97.7% (91-100% CI) and specificity 87.7% (83-91% CI). Algorithm also validated against MIT-BIH AFIB database (92% sensitivity, 96% specificity).
Technological Characteristics
Oscillometric measurement; electronic capacitive pressure sensor; automatic inflation/deflation via factory-set bleed valve. Powered by battery/external source. Software-based AF detection algorithm. Tested per ANSI/AAMI SP10:2002 and IEC 60601-1 safety standards.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult individuals to measure systolic/diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate via non-invasive oscillometric upper arm cuff; includes detection and warning of atrial fibrillation.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A noninvasive blood pressure measurement system is a device that provides a signal from which systolic, diastolic, mean, or any combination of the three pressures can be derived through the use of tranducers placed on the surface of the body.
Predicate Devices
Microlife Upper Arm Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor, Model BP3BT0-1 (K013485)
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## Exhibit#1
# 510(k) SUMMARY
# MAY 1 3 2008
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR §807.92.
The assigned 510(k) number is: k080337
### 1. Submitter's Identification:
Microlife Intellectual Property GmbH, Switzerland
Espenstrasse 139 9443 Widnau / Switzerland
Date Summary Prepared: Jan. 11, 2008
### 2. Name of the Device:
Microlife Upper Arm Automatic Digital Blood Pressure Monitor, Model BP3MQ1-2D
## Information for the 510(k) Cleared Device (Predicate Device): 3.
a. Microlife Upper Arm Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor, Model BP3BT0-1, K#013485, Microlife Corporation,
b. AfibAlbert™ , K#052767, Lechnologies Research, Inc.
## 4. Device Description:
Microlife Upper Arm Automatic Digital Blood Pressure Monitor, Model BP3MQ1-2D is designed to measure the systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate of an individual by using a non-invasive MAM (Microlife Average Mode) technique in which an inflatable cuff is wrapped around the upper arm. Our method to define systolic and diastolic pressure is similar to the auscultatory method but uses an electronic capacitive pressure sensor rather than a stethoscope and mercury manometer. The sensor converts tiny alterations in cuff pressure to electrical signals, by analyzing those signals to define the systolic and diastolic blood pressure and calculating pulse rate, which is a well - known technique in the market called the "oscillometric method".
The device detects the appearance of atrial fibrillation during measurement and the atrial fibrillation symbol "~ " is displayed on the LCD screen if any atrial fibrillation signal has been detected.
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# 5. Intended Use:
The Microlife Upper Arm Automatic Digital Blood Pressure Monitor, Model BP3MQ1-2D is a device intended to measure the systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate of an adult individual by using a non-invasive oscillometric technique in which an inflatable cuff is wrapped around the upper arm.
The device detects the appearance of atrial fibrillation during measurement and gives a warning signal with the reading once the atrial fibrillation is detected.
### 6. Comparison to the 510(k) Cleared Device (Predicate Device):
The modified device model BP3MQ1-2D and the predicate device model BP3BT0-1 use the well-known oscillometric method within the software algorithm to determine the systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate. An upper arm cuff is inflated automatically, deflate rate is controlled by a factory set bleed valve and the deflation pressures are transferred via tubing to a sensor.
The solely differences between the two models are the additional features such as atrial fibrillation detection function. However, the difference does not affect the accuracy and normal use of this device.
Atrial fibrillation detection function of BP3MQ1-2D is similar with what is used in predicate device AfibAlbert™, with 510(k) cleared number K#052767. The input data from the blood pressure signals (data) from BP3MQ1-2D will produce a substantially equivalent outcome as the predicate AfibAlert™ getting the input data from an ECG signal (data). They are processed by an algorithm and both output atrial fibrillation diagnositic information.
## 7. Discussion of Non-Clinical Tests Performed for Determination of Substantial Equivalence are as follows:
Testing information demonstrating safety and effectiveness of the Microlife Upper Arm Automatic Digital Blood Pressure Monitor, Model BP3MQ1-2D in the intended environment of use is supported by testing that was conducted in accordance with the FDA November 1993 Draft "Reviewer Guidance for Premarket Notification Submissions", DCRND, which outlines Electrical, Mechanical and Environmental Performance requirements.
The following testing was conducted:
- Reliability Test Storage test a.
- Reliability Test Operating test ﻘ
- C. Reliability Test - Vibration test
- Reliability Test Drop test d.
- Reliability Test Life test e.
- EMC Test ಿ
- g. IEC 60601-1 Safety Test
None of the testing demonstrated any design characteristics that violated the requirements of the Reviewer Guidance or resulted in any safety hazards. It was
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our conclusion that Microlife Upper Arm Automatic Digital Blood Pressure Monitor, Model BP3MQ1-2D tested met all relevant requirements of the aforementioned tests.
### 8. Discussion of Clinical Tests Performed:
For clinical validation the atrial fibrillation function, AfibAlert™ algorithm was tested using published available annotated MIT-BIH AFIB database, which showed a 92% sensitivity value and a 96% specificity value.
The BP3MQ1-2D was tested in two clinical trials which compared the atrial fibrillation (AF) readings from the BP3MQ1-2D to the rhythm determined by an electrocardiogram(ECG). The studies, Trial of Regular versus Irregular Pulse to Prevent Stroke (TRIPPS) 1.0 and 1.1, enrolled 205 and 157 subjects, respectively. All subjects in TRIPPS 1.0 and all, but one subject, in TRIPPS 1.1 had three atrial fibrillation readings performed with the BP3MQ1-2D. The results comparing the BP3MQ1-2D readings to the ECG readings read in a blinded fashion are shown in the table 1. The BP3MQ1-2D detected atrial fibrillation with a sensitivity ranging from 93% to 98% and a specificity ranging from 82-88%.
| BP3MQ1-2D reading | ECG reading | | Sensitivity | Specificity |
|-------------------|-------------|--------|-------------|-------------|
| | AF | Non-AF | | |
| TRIPPS 1.0 | | | 98.1% | 88.2% |
| AF | 156 | 54 | (96-99%) | (85-91%) |
| Non-AF | 3 | 402 | | |
| TRIPPS 1.1 | | | 92.9% | 81.7% |
| AF | 92 | 68 | (88-98%) | (78-86%) |
| Non-AF | 7 | 303 | | |
| Combined | | | 96.1% | 85.2% |
| AF | 248 | 122 | (94-98%) | (83-88%) |
| Non-AF | 10 | 705 | | |
Table 1. Results for individual readings by the device compared to ECG. The last two columns show the sensitivity and specificity and the 95% confidence intervals in parentheses.
In a second analysis of these results, the three sequential readings done in each subject were used to determine a single final reading based on which reading was most frequent. Thus if two or all three of the readings for a given patient showed atrial fibrillation then the combined final reading was atrial fibrillation. If none or only one of the three readings showed atrial fibrillation then the combined final reading
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was not atrial fibrillation. The results of this analysis is shown in the table 2. Using the combined three sequential readings, the BP3MQ1-2D detected atrial fibrillation with a sensitivity ranging from 94% to 100% and a specificity ranging from 85-90%.
| BP3MQ1-2D reading | ECG reading | | Sensitivity | Specificity |
|-------------------|-------------|--------|-------------|-------------|
| | AF | Non-AF | | |
| TRIPPS 1.0 | | | 100.0% | 89.5% |
| AF | 53 | 16 | (92-100%) | (83-94%) |
| Non-AF | 0 | 136 | | |
| TRIPPS 1.1 | | | 93.9% | 85.4% |
| AF | 31 | 18 | (78-99%) | (78-91%) |
| Non-AF | 2 | 106 | | |
| Combined | | | 97.7% | 87.7% |
| AF | 84 | 34 | (91-100%) | (83-91%) |
| Non-AF | 2 | 242 | | |
Table 2. Results for the three sequential readings combined compared to the ECG. The last two columns show the sensitivity and specificity and the 95% confidence intervals in parentheses.
Based upon the aforementioned information, the requirement to develop an atrial fibrillation detection module for the BP3MQ1-2D to detect atrial fibrillation that is added to the existing firmware included in the BP3BT0-1 has been met.
### Software information: a.
Software validation was conducted in accordance with a moderate level of concern designation in accordance with the FDA November 2005 document, "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices".
## 10. Conclusions:
It has been demonstrated that there is no difference between the Microlife Upper Arm Automatic Digital Blood Pressure Monitor Model BP3MQ1-2D and the predicate model BP3BT0-1 in terms of safety and effectiveness based on electrical, mechanical and environmental test results, the FDA DCRND November 1993 Draft "Reviewer Guidance for Premarket Notification Submissions", and the ANSI/AAMI Voluntary Standard, SP10: 2002 test results.
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MAY 1 3 2008
Microlife Intellectual Property GmbH c/o Ms. Susan Goldstein-Falk Official Correspondent mdi Consultants, Inc. 55 Northern Blvd., Suite 200 Great Neck, NY 11021
Re: K080337
Microlife Upper Arm Automatic Digital Blood Pressure Monitor, Model BP3MQ1-2D Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1130 Regulation Name: Noninvasive blood pressure measurement system Regulatory Class: Class II (two) Product Code: DXN Dated: April 17, 08 Received: April 18, 2008
Dear Ms. Goldstein-Falk:
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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## Page 2 - Ms. Susan Goldstein-Falk
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 Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0120. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding postmarket surveillance, please contact CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometric's (OSB's) Division of Postmarket Surveillance at 240-276-3474. For questions regarding the reporting of device adverse events (Medical Device Reporting (MDR)), please contact the Division of Surveillance Systems at 240-276-3464. 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 (240) 276-3150 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely yours,
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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## EXHIBIT B
# Indications for Use
k080337 510(k) Number (if known):__
Device Name: Microlife Upper Arm Automatic Digital Blood Pressure Monitor, Model BP3MQ1-2D
## Indications For Use:
The Microlife Upper Arm Automatic Digital Blood Pressure Monitor, Model BP3MQ1-2D is a device intended to measure the systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate of an adult individual by using a non-invasive oscillometric technique in which an inflatable cuff is wrapped around the upper arm.
The device detects the appearance of atrial fibrillation during measurement and gives a warning signal with the reading once the atrial fibrillation is detected.
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
## (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
(Islon Sign-Off
D. sion of Cardiovascular Devices
510(k) Number K680537
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