K092809 · Wr Medical Electronics Co. · DRT · Oct 19, 2010 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K092809
Device Name
HRV ACQUIRE
Applicant
Wr Medical Electronics Co.
Product Code
DRT · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Oct 19, 2010
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Abbreviated
Regulation
21 CFR 870.2300
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Acquire device is intended to record and indicate the following parameters during autonomic testing maneuvers: - Expiratory pressure recording and display - Respiratory effort - Breathing cue metronome - Heart rate via electrocardiography (ECG) - Non-invasive beat-to-beat blood pressure from optional external device The HRV Acquire does not make a diagnosis or indicate by itself any disease state exists. The HRV Acquire is not designed for vital signs monitoring or self monitoring of patients.
Device Story
HRV Acquire is a standalone cardiovagal device for autonomic testing. It captures 3-lead ECG, chest expansion (via bellows), and expiratory pressure; it also accepts analog input from external beat-to-beat blood pressure monitors (e.g., FMS Finometer). The device features an LED dot-matrix display for breathing cues and pressure feedback. Operated by clinicians in hospitals or clinics, it integrates with WR Medical Electronics TestWorks software. The device provides R-wave detection and heart rate data to support autonomic nervous system diagnostic procedures. It replaces separate ECG monitors for these specific tests. Output is displayed on a PC via TestWorks; clinicians interpret all data. No alarms are provided. Benefits include consolidated data acquisition for autonomic testing maneuvers like Valsalva and Heart Rate Deep Breathing (HRDB).
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Verification and validation included software testing, system verification, and compliance with AAMI EC13:2002/(R)2007 for cardiac monitors, heart rate meters, and alarms, as well as safety standards (EN/IEC 60601-1, EN/IEC 60601-1-2).
Technological Characteristics
3-lead ECG acquisition (Lead II), chest expansion bellows input, expiratory pressure input, analog input for external BP. LED display (six 5x7 dot matrix). AC powered (120 VAC). Connectivity: PC-based via TestWorks software. Standards: AAMI/ANSI EC13, EN/IEC 60601-1, EN/IEC 60601-1-2. Firmware-based R-wave detection.
Indications for Use
Indicated for recording and displaying physiological parameters (expiratory pressure, respiratory effort, heart rate, beat-to-beat blood pressure) during autonomic testing maneuvers in clinical/research settings. Not for vital signs monitoring or patient self-monitoring.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A cardiac monitor (including cardiotachometer and rate alarm) is a device used to measure the heart rate from an analog signal produced by an electrocardiograph, vectorcardiograph, or blood pressure monitor. This device may sound an alarm when the heart rate falls outside preset upper and lower limits.
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K092809
# 510(k) Summary
| Company Name: | WR Medical Electronics CO. | OCT 1 9 2010 |
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| Device Name: | Heart Rate Variability Device | |
| 510(k) Sponsor, Contact: | WR Medical Electronics CO.<br>123 North 2nd Street<br>Stillwater, MN 55082<br>Jack Blais, President<br>Phone: (651) 430-1200<br>Fax: (651) 439-9733 | |
| Summary Date: | October 18, 2010 | |
| Common Name: | Heart Rate Variability Device | |
| Classification Name: | Cardiac monitor, 21 CFR 870.2300, Product Code: DRT, Class II | |
| Predicate Device(s): | K941252, ANX 3.0<br>K070795, SphygmoCorTM Cardiac Vascular Management System<br>K882118, K023616, IVY ECG | |
### 1.0 Description of Device
The HRV Acquire (HRV) Device with TestWorks software can be used as a standalone cardiovagal device to support heart rate variability testing and expiratory pressure evaluation during valsalva breathing testing. The HRV device supports measurement of heart rate variability, respiratory effort from commercially available circumferential chest bellows, display of a valsalva breathing metronome breathing cue and display of non-invasive beat to beat blood pressure from an external device. An example of an external blood pressure device is the commercially available FMS Finometer, cleared to market by 510(k) K880572. Other commercially available, FDA cleared to market external beat to beat blood pressure devices with an analog blood pressure signal output may be applied.
The HRV device user interface is integrated into the existing WR Medical Electronics CO TestWorks software. The Test Works software was cleared to market with the Q-Sweat device, 510(K) K992874. The Test Works software is modified to support an interface to the HRV device.
The HRV device may be mounted to a standard IV Pole.
The HRV device has two modes of operation:
- 1) Valsalva Mode supporting valsalva breathing cue to the subject under test,
- 2) Heart Rate Deep Breathing (HRDB) Mode.
In both modes, the HRV device acquires and the TestWorks software displays heart rate and blood pressure. The HRV device eliminates the need for a separate ECG acquisition device when these types of studies are performed. The HRV device acquires a Lead II ECG signal.
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The HRV device and TestWorks software do not supply any alarms. All interpretation of acquired and displayed data is the responsibility of the physician/clinician supervising the test.
#### 1.1 Variations and Accessories .
There are no variations of HRV device.
## 2.0 Intended use of Device
The Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Acquire device is intended to record and indicate the following parameters during autonomic testing maneuvers:
- Expiratory pressure recording and display
- Respiratory effort
- Breathing cue metronome
- Heart rate via electrocardiography (ECG)
- Non-invasive beat-to-beat blood pressure from optional external device
The HRV Acquire does not make a diagnosis or indicate by itself any disease state exists. The HRV Acquire is not designed for vital signs monitoring or self monitoring of patients.
## 3.0 Technological Characteristics
The HRV Acquire device consolidates several components used in the autonomic lab for heart rate variability testing. The primary functions of the HRV Acquire are summarized as:
- 1. ECG capture of patient heart rate data,
- 2. Analog data acquisition,
- Chest Expansion and Expiratory Pressure Capture, 3.
- 4. Patient cueing metronome for breathing rate,
- 5. Expiratory pressure target and feedback.
The HRV Acquire deice provides ECG signal acquisition (3-lead), inputs for a chest expansion bellows and a valsalva expiratory pressure, and an analog input for an external continuous blood pressure device (optional). In addition, the HRV Acquire device has a large LED display consisting of six 5x7 dot matrix display elements used for patient cueing of a metronome pattern or feedback of valsalva pressure.
The HRV Acquire device includes firmware to provide R-wave detection trigger pulses for heart rate autonomic nervous system diagnostic procedures. The HRV Acquire device is replacing the IVY 101 Patient Monitor which was used for the same purpose of heart rate detection.
The HRV Acquire device will be used in medical research labs and clinics along with the Test Works software package to support autonomic testing. There are no controls on the device, other than a power ON/OFF switch.
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## 3.1 Comparison to Predicates
| Feature | HRV AQUIRE<br>Device with modified<br>TestWorks Software<br>Under Review | Predicate<br>ANX 3.0<br>(K941252) | Predicate<br>SphygmoCor™<br>Cardiac Vascular<br>Management System<br>(K070795) | Predicate<br>IVY ECG Monitor<br>(K882118,<br>K023616) | Comments |
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| Intended<br>Use,<br>Indications<br>for Use | The Heart Rate<br>Variability (HRV)<br>Acquire device is<br>intended to record and<br>indicate the following<br>parameters during<br>autonomic testing<br>maneuvers:<br>Expiratory pressure<br>recording and<br>display<br>Respiratory effort<br>Breathing cue<br>metronome<br>Heart rate via<br>electrocardiography<br>(ECG)<br>Non-invasive beat-<br>to-beat blood<br>pressure from<br>optional device<br>The HRV Acquire is<br>not designed for vital<br>signs monitoring or<br>self monitoring of<br>patients. | Ansar's ANX 3.0 is an<br>Autonomic Nervous<br>System monitoring<br>technology which<br>measures both branches<br>of the Autonomic<br>Nervous System (the<br>sympathetic and the<br>parasympathetic)<br>independently and<br>simultaneously in real-<br>time. | The CvMS Heart Rate<br>Variability (HRV)<br>option is intended for<br>use in obtaining HRV<br>measurements in<br>response to controlled<br>exercises. | The Ivy ECG and<br>Heart Rate monitor<br>is a precision ECG<br>patient monitor<br>intended to provide<br>a precisely timed<br>trigger pulse,<br>synchronized with a<br>patient's R-wave. It<br>displays a single<br>ECG waveform,<br>large heart rate,<br>alphanumeric<br>characters for other<br>data, alarm<br>messages, menus<br>and user<br>information. | The HRV Device<br>is applied to<br>perform<br>evaluations of the<br>autonomic nervous<br>system, like the<br>predicate ANX<br>and CvMS<br>Devices.<br>The user interface<br>to the HRV<br>Device is through<br>the Test Works<br>software, which is<br>also the user<br>interface to the<br>WR Medical Q-<br>Sweat device,<br>reference 510(k) K<br>K992874.<br>The HRV Device<br>contains ECG and<br>Heart Rate<br>functions to<br>replace use of the<br>IVY ECG device<br>during autonomic<br>nervous system<br>evaluations. |
| Environment<br>of Use | Hospital, Clinic,<br>Physician Office | Hospital, Clinic,<br>Physician Office | Hospital, Clinic,<br>Physician Office | Hospital, Clinic,<br>Physician Office | Same |
| Duration of<br>use | Diagnostic testing<br>expected to be less<br>than one hour duration. | Diagnostic testing<br>expected to be less than<br>one hour duration. | Diagnostic testing<br>expected to be less than<br>one hour duration. | Diagnostic testing<br>expected to be less<br>than one hour<br>duration. | Same |
| PC Based<br>User<br>Interface<br>Software | Yes<br>WR Medical<br>TestWorks Software | Yes | Yes | Yes<br>Test Works<br>Software | Equivalent |
| Energy<br>Type | AC Powered<br>120 VAC Nominal | AC Powered<br>120 VAC Nominal | AC Powered<br>120 VAC Nominal | AC Powered<br>85 to 264 VAC | Same |
| Size | 10.25 x 6.57 x 1.26<br>(inches) | Unknown | 12 x 10.3 x 5.3 (inches) | 6.70 x 9.25 x 9.21<br>(inches) | Equivalent |
| Weight | 2 pounds | Unknown | 5.5 pounds | 6.5 pounds | Equivalent |
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| Feature | HRV AQUIRE<br>Device with modified<br>TestWorks Software<br>Under Review | Predicate<br>ANX 3.0<br>(K941252) | Predicate<br>SphygmoCor™<br>Cardiac Vascular<br>Management System<br>(K070795) | Predicate<br>IVY ECG Monitor<br>(K882118,<br>K023616) | Comments |
| ECG | CMRR: 90 bB | Unknown specification | Lead Selection: Lead II | CMRR: 90 bB | Equivalent. |
| Specs | Lead Selection:<br>Lead II | | Frequency Response:<br>0.5 to 30 Hz | Lead Selection: LI,<br>LII, LIII | The HRV Device<br>ECG |
| | Ground Isolation:<br>4 kV rms,<br>5.5 kV peak | | | Ground Isolation:<br>4 kV rms,<br>5.5 kV peak | specifications are<br>defined to support<br>a diagnostic test. |
| | Input Impedance:<br>20 MOhm at<br>10 Hz | | | Input Impedance:<br>20 MOhm at<br>10 Hz | |
| | Frequency Response:<br>0.2 to 100 Hz | | | Frequency<br>Response:<br>0.5 to 25 Hz | |
| R Wave | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Equivalent |
| Detection | Range: 15 to 300 bpm | Unknown specification | Unknown<br>specification | Range: 15 to 300<br>bpm | The HRV Acquire<br>is not an ECG |
| | Accuracy: ± 2% | | | Accuracy: ±1% | monitor. The<br>HRV Acquire is |
| | Resolution: 1 bpm | | | Resolution: 1 bpm | applied to |
| | Sensitivity: 300 μV<br>peak | | | Sensitivity: 300 μV<br>peak | determine changes<br>in heart rate under<br>defined test |
| | Tall T Wave<br>Rejection: Rejects | | | Tall T Wave | conditions. |
| | T waves < R wave | | | Rejection:<br>Rejects T<br>waves < R<br>wave | |
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| Respiration<br>Rate<br>Metronome | Yes<br>2-20 seconds | Unknown | Yes | No | A display of<br>respiration rate<br>metronome is<br>provided to pace<br>the respiration rate<br>of the patient<br>under test. |
| Valsalva | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Equivalent |
| Target and<br>Trigger<br>Pressure<br>Setting | 2 to 50 mmHg | Unknown range | Breath against 40<br>mmHg | | |
| Alarms | No | No | No | Yes<br>Heart Rate | Same<br>The HRV Device<br>is a diagnostic test<br>device, not a<br>monitoring device. |
| Safety<br>Standards<br>Compliance | EN/IEC 60601-1<br>EN/IEC 60601-1-2<br>AAMI/ANSI EC13 | Unknown | EN/IEC 60601-1<br>EN/IEC 60601-1-2 | EN/IEC 60601-1<br>EN/IEC 60601-1-2 | Additional<br>applicable FDA<br>Recognized<br>Consensus<br>Standards are<br>applied to evaluate<br>the R-R heart rate<br>detection.<br>Compliance is<br>documented in<br>Section 9.0. |
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## 4.0 Data Summary
Testing of the Heart Rate Variability device was performed in compliance with the WR Medical Electronics CO. design control process. Testing included:
1. Software verification and validation,
- 2. System verification, ·
- Confirmation of compliance with applicable requirements defined in AAMI 3. EC13:2002/(R)2007 Cardiac monitors, Heart Rate Meters and Alarms, and
- 2. Safety standard compliance.
#### 5.0 Conclusions
The safety and effectiveness of the Heart Rate Variability device was demonstrated by testing in compliance with the Design Control process. The intended use and technology of the Heart Rate Variability device is the same as the predicate devices. No new questions of safety or effectiveness are raised.
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## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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## Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
WR Medical Electronics Corporation c/o Mr. Gary Syring Principal Consultant Quality & Regulatory Associates, LLC 800 Levanger Lane Stoughton, WI 53589
0CT 1 9 2010
Re: K092809 Trade/Device Name: HRV Acquire Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2300 Regulation Name: Cardiac Monitor (Including Cardiotachometer and Rate Alarm) Regulatory Class: Class II (two) Product Code: DRT Dated: October 12, 2010 Received: October 13, 2010
Dear Mr. Syring:
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 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); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); 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.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHOffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
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) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm.
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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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): K092809
Device Name: Heart Rate Variability Device
Indications for Use:
The Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Acquire device is intended to record and indicate the following parameters during autonomic testing maneuvers:
- Expiratory pressure recording and display
- Respiratory effort
- Breathing cue metronome
- Heart rate via electrocardiography (ECG)
- Non-invasive beat-to-beat blood pressure from optional external device
The HRV Acquire does not make a diagnosis or indicate by itself any disease state exists. The HRV Acquire is not designed for vital signs monitoring or self monitoring of patients.
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
K092809
OCT 1 9 2010
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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| 510(k) Number | K092809 |
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