The Cardiac Science CareCenter MD is intended to be used by trained operators under the direct supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner on adult and pediatric populations. The device is designed to acquire, display, process, record, analyze and output 12 lead ECG data during periods of physiological stress, induced through exercise or pharmacological means or during resting ECG testing. In addition, the CareCenter MD provides interfaces for acquiring physiological data from ancillary devices (such as spirometry and blood pressure) and records ECG in real time with and without arrhythmia detection. The system provides automatic interpretation of resting ECG on adult populations. No automatic interpretation of resting ECGs is provided for pediatric populations. Interpretive statements should be overviewed and approved by trained physicians. The CareCenter MD may provide interfaces for the control of external devices such as a treadmill or an ergometer, and for communicating with centralized computer systems via a network. The device is intended to provide non-diagnostic patient data management functions as both a self-contained, stand-alone application and by interfacing with Electronic Medical Records systems. The device is not intended to be used as a vital signs or long term physiological monitor. The CareCenter MD is not intended to be used as a transport device.
Device Story
CareCenter MD is a diagnostic ECG system consisting of hardware acquisition modules and software installed on a customer-provided PC. It acquires 12-lead ECG signals from patients at rest or during stress testing (exercise/pharmacological). The system processes signals to perform ST analysis, arrhythmia detection, and automatic interpretation of resting ECGs (adults only). It also interfaces with ancillary devices like treadmills, ergometers, spirometers, and blood pressure monitors. Operated by trained personnel under physician supervision in clinical settings, the system displays, records, and stores ECG data, and can communicate with EMR systems via network. Physicians review the generated reports and automated interpretations to support clinical decision-making. The device benefits patients by facilitating diagnostic cardiac assessment and stress testing.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. The device underwent safety and functional performance testing on both hardware and software components to demonstrate acceptable results.
Technological Characteristics
12-lead ECG acquisition; PC-based software; wired/wireless connectivity; battery or line-powered; Type CF applied part; defibrillation-protected inputs; supports treadmill/ergometer control; interfaces with ancillary physiological sensors (spirometry, blood pressure); network-capable for EMR integration.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult and pediatric patients requiring 12-lead ECG data acquisition during resting or stress testing (exercise/pharmacological). Provides arrhythmia detection and automatic resting ECG interpretation for adults only. Not for vital signs monitoring, long-term monitoring, or transport.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An electrocardiograph is a device used to process the electrical signal transmitted through two or more electrocardiograph electrodes and to produce a visual display of the electrical signal produced by the heart.
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## V. 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
## CareCenter MD (Electrocardiograph)
KO93211
## General Information
| Criteria | Information |
|------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Trade Name | CareCenter MD |
| Model Name | CareCenter MD, Resting ECG, USB<br>CareCenter MD, Resting ECG, BT<br>CareCenter MD, Stress-Resting ECG, USB<br>CareCenter MD, Stress-Resting ECG, BT |
| Common Name | Electrocardiograph |
| Classification | 21 CFR 870.2340 - Electrocardiograph;<br>Class II; Product Code: DPS |
| 510(k) Submitter | Cardiac Science Corporation<br>3303 Monte Villa Parkway<br>Bothell, WA 98021-8969 |
| Contact Person | Bev Magrane,<br>Senior Manager RA/RC<br>Cardiac Science Corporation<br>bmagrane@cardiacscience.com<br>425.402.2365 (phone) 425.402.2017 (fax) |
| Date Prepared | October 7, 2009 |
## Substantially Equivalent Devices
| Manufacturer | Substantially equivalent device | 510(k) |
|--------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|---------|
| Reynolds Medical Ltd. Herts<br>England | CardioDirect ECG | K024283 |
| GE Medical Systems Information<br>Technologies Milwaukee, WI | CardioSoft/CASE Cardiac<br>Testing System | K031561 |
| ET Medical Devices Spa, Milan,<br>Italy | Cardioline AR600 | K051534 |
| Mortara Instrument, Inc.<br>Milwaukee, WI | X-12 Telemetry Module ECG | K974149 |
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### Predicate Device Comparison Summary:
The CareCenter MD has in many instances, identical or nearly identical technological characteristics to the substantially equivalent devices. The following many similarities are noted for reference:
- · Devices are all electrocardiographs.
- · Devices are all classified by FDA as Class II medical devices.
- · Devices have a common configuration ECG data acquisition units, software for ECG processing, etc.
- · Devices have wired and/or wireless ECG data transmission.
- · Devices all have the same intended use collect electrocardiograph (ECG) data.
- · Have similar and/or nearly identical indications for use.
- · Same device users physicians and/or medical personnel.
- · All have the same use environment in medical settings.
- · All are prescription use devices; no over-the-counter use.
- · Are used for stress and/or resting ECG data collection.
- · All have the same intended patient population use in adults and/or pediatrics.
- · Are capable of interfacing with other equipment (such as computers, etc.)
- · Are similarly sized small and lightweight.
- · Units are battery and/or line-powered.
- · All have ECG signal processing in accordance with technical standards and similar signal processing parameters (e.g., filters, gain, etc.).
- · All have 12-lead capability.
- · Some units also have arrhythmia detection, with common or identical analysis algorithms.
- · Devices have similar or identical hardware characteristics (e.q., PC compatibility).
- · Units all have ECG amplifiers and identical or nearly identical characteristics (e.g., input protection against defibrillation shocks, type CF applied part, simultaneous acquisition of input data from all lead channels, etc.).
- · All have similar ECG display characteristics (e.g., channels displayed, stress or resting ECG, etc.).
- · The maiority of the devices display the ECG on the device user's personal computer (PC)
- · Devices have comparable environmental operating parameters (e.g., temperature, humidity, etc.).
- · All devices conform to numerous technical standards.
Therefore, due to similar or nearly identical nature of the CareCenter MD to the predicate devices in the many characteristics listed above, Cardiac Science believes the CareCenter MD is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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### Summary of Substantial Equivalence
The Cardiac Science CareCenter MD does not raise any new safety or effectiveness issues and is substantially equivalent to legally marketed electrocardiographs that are in commercial distribution, and have been determined to be substantially equivalent to devices in commercial distribution, prior to May 28, 1976.
### Device Description
The Cardiac Science CareCenter MD is a medical device system comprised of software and hardware acquisition modules used for acquisition, evaluation and administration of 12-channel electrocardiograph (ECG) from patients both at rest and during exercise (stress testing). The Cardiac Science CareCenter MD software is installed on a customer provided personal computer (PC).
CareCenter MD is a diagnostic device capable of ECG monitoring; ST analysis and arrhythmia detection; generation, review, and storage of stress reports; interpretation of resting ECG reports; and treadmill or ergometer control. Approved serial devices such as non-invasive blood pressure measurement are supported by CareCenter MD for stress testing.
#### Indications For Use
The Cardiac Science CareCenter MD is intended to be used by trained operators under the direct supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner on adult and pediatric populations. The device is designed to acquire, display, process, record, analyze and output 12 lead ECG data during periods of physiological stress, induced through exercise or pharmacological means or during resting ECG testing. In addition, the CareCenter MD provides interfaces for acquiring physiological data from ancillary devices (such as spirometry and blood pressure) and records ECG in real time with and without arrhythmia detection.
The system provides automatic interpretation of resting ECG on adult populations. No automatic interpretation of resting ECGs is provided for pediatric populations. Interpretive statements should be overviewed and approved by trained physicians.
The CareCenter MD may provide interfaces for the control of external devices such as a treadmill or an ergometer, and for communicating with centralized computer systems via a network. The device is intended to provide non-diagnostic patient data management functions as both a selfcontained, stand-alone application and by interfacing with Electronic Medical Records systems.
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The device is not intended to be used as a vital signs or long term physiological monitor. The CareCenter MD is not intended to be used as a transport device.
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## Functional and Safety Testing
Device components underwent safety and bench testing on both hardware and software and demonstrated acceptable functional and performance results.
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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Cardiac Science Corporation c/o Ms. Theresa Myers Manager, Regulatory Affairs CMD 3303 Monte Villa Parkway Bothell, WA 98021-8969
JUN - 3 2010
Re: K093211 Trade/Device Name: CareCenter MD with Models: CareCenter MD, Resting ECG, USB; CareCenter MD, Resting ECG, BT; CareCenter MD, Stress-Resting, USB; and CareCenter MD, Stress-Resting, BT Regulatory Number: 21 CFR 870.2340 Regulation Name: Electrocardiograph Regulatory Class: Class II (Two) Product Code: DPS Dated: April 1, 2010 Received: April 2, 2010
Dear Ms. Myers:
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/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours,
Bram D. Zuckerman, M.D.
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 Statement IV.
# 510(k) Number (if known): - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Device Name: CareCenter MD
#### Indications for Use:
The Cardiac Science CareCenter MD is intended to be used by trained operators under the direct supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner on adult and pediatric populations. The device is designed to acquire, display, process, record, analyze and output 12 lead ECG data during periods of physiological stress, induced through exercise or pharmacological means or during resting ECG testing. In addition, the CareCenter MD provides interfaces for acquiring physiological data from ancillary devices (such as spirometry and blood pressure) and records ECG in real time with and without arrhythmia detection.
The system provides automatic interpretation of resting ECG on adult populations. No automatic interpretation of resting ECGs is provided for pediatric populations. Interpretive statements should be overviewed and approved by trained physicians.
The CareCenter MD may provide interfaces for the control of external devices such as a treadmill or an ergometer, and for communicating with centralized computer systems via a network. The device is intended to provide non-diagnostic patient data management functions as both a self-contained, stand-alone application and by interfacing with Electronic Medical Records systems.
The device is not intended to be used as a vital signs or long term physiological monitor. The CareCenter MD is not intended to be used as a transport device.
| Prescription Use | X | AND/OR | Over-The-Counter Use |
|-----------------------------|---|--------|------------------------|
| (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | | | (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Cardiovascular Devices
| 510(k) Number | K993211 |
|---------------|---------|
|---------------|---------|
| Confidential | 10/7/09 |
|-------------------------------------|---------|
| Cardiac Science Corporation | page 4 |
| CareCenter MD - 510(k) Notification | |
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