K102422 · Spacelabs Medical, Inc. · MHX · Dec 7, 2010 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K102422
Device Name
SPACELABS MEDICAL PATIENT MONITORS
Applicant
Spacelabs Medical, Inc.
Product Code
MHX · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Dec 7, 2010
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1025
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Spacelabs Healthcare patient monitors, functioning as either bedside or central monitors; passively display data generated by Spacelabs Healthcare parameter modules, Flexports interfaces, and other SDLC based products in the form of waveform and numeric displays, trends and alarms. Key monitored parameters available on the model 91367, 91369, 91370 and 91387, when employing the Spacelabs Command Module, consist of ECG, respiration, invasive and noninvasive blood pressure, SpO2, temperature and cardiac output. Additional parameters and interfaces to other systems are also available depending on the parameter modules employed. Spacelabs Healthcare patient monitors are intended to alert the user to alarm conditions that are reported by Spacelabs Healthcare parameter modules and/or other physiologic monitors via Flexport interfaces. These determine a) when an alarm condition is violated; b) the alarm priority (i.e. high, medium or low); c) alarm limits; and d) when to initiate and terminate alarm notifications. The patient monitors are also capable of displaying alarm conditions on other monitors that are on the network through the Alarm Watch feature. Spacelabs Healthcare patient monitors may also function as a generic display or computer terminal. As a generic display or terminal, the patient monitors allow network-based applications to open windows and display information on other networked monitors. Spacelabs Healthcare patient monitors are also designed to communicate with a variety of external devices such as displays, network devices, serial devices, user input devices, audio systems, and local/remote recorders. Spacelabs Healthcare patient monitors are intended for use under the direct supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner, or by personnel trained in proper use of the equipment in a hospital environment.
Device Story
Spacelabs Patient Monitors (models 91367, 91369, 91370, 91387) serve as bedside or central station displays for physiologic data. Devices accept inputs from Spacelabs parameter modules (e.g., ECG, SpO2, NIBP, CO2) and Flexport interfaces connected to external devices. Monitors process incoming data to display waveforms, numeric values, and trends; they perform alarm management (violation detection, priority assignment, limit setting, and notification). Used in hospital settings by clinicians/trained staff. Networked capability allows data sharing across central stations and other monitors via 'Alarm Watch' and access to network-based applications via Dynamic Network Access (DNA). Output enables real-time patient status monitoring and clinical decision-making. Benefits include centralized patient oversight and integrated data visualization.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Validation confirmed software compliance to standards, accurate presentation of parameter data from modules, and support for intended clinical workflows. No clinical data presented.
Technological Characteristics
PVC plastic housing; CPU PCBA (670-1275-XX); AC or battery power; networked (wired/wireless) or standalone; display resolution 1024x768; VxWorks-based operating system; software-driven alarm management and data display; modular architecture via Spacelabs parameter modules and Flexport interfaces.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use in hospital environments under supervision of licensed healthcare practitioners or trained personnel to display physiologic data (ECG, respiration, BP, SpO2, temperature, cardiac output), trends, and alarms from connected modules/interfaces, and to function as a generic display/terminal for networked applications.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
The arrhythmia detector and alarm device monitors an electrocardiogram and is designed to produce a visible or audible signal or alarm when atrial or ventricular arrhythmia, such as premature contraction or ventricular fibrillation, occurs.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Arrhythmia Detector and Alarm” will serve as the special control. See § 870.1 for the availability of this guidance document.
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## 510(k) Special Premarket Notification Spacelabs Healthcare, Inc. Spacelabs Patient Monitors Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
DEC - 7 2010
This 510(k) summary of safety and effectiveness information is submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 1992.
| Date Prepared | 15 November 2010 |
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| Subject: | 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Information for the Spacelabs<br>Medical Ultraview SL Patient Monitors |
| Submitter: | Spacelabs Medical, Inc.<br>5150 220th Ave SE<br>Issaquah, WA 98029-6834<br>David J. Geraghty<br>Phone: 1 425 657 7200 Ex 5889<br>Fax: 1 425 657 7210<br>david.geraghty@slmd.com |
| Establishment<br>Registration<br>Number: | 3023361 |
| Proprietary<br>Name: | Spacelabs Medical Patient Monitors<br>Model Number 91367, 91369, 91370 and 91387 |
| Common<br>Name | Patient Monitors |
| Classification: | Monitor, Physiological, Patient (with Arrhythmia Detections)<br>Product Code 74 MHX; 21CFR 870.1425. Class II |
| Performance<br>Standard: | The FDA has promulgated the Class II Special Controls Guidance Document:<br>Arrhythmia Detector and Alarm for this product classification.<br><br>NOTE: Arrhythmia functionality is implemented in the Spacelabs Medical<br>Multiparameter Module, model 91496, not part of this submission.<br>The model 91496 was cleared under K050605. |
| Predicate<br>Devices | Device Name: Spacelabs Medical PCIS Patient Monitors<br>510(k) Number: K972282<br>Manufacturer: Spacelabs Medical Inc. |
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The Spacelabs Medical Patient Monitors are a component of the Spacelabs Medical Patient Device Description: Monitoring System. The four (4) monitor models 91367, 91369 and 91370 and the stationary monitor model 91387; are all similar in that they are all employ the same software and all accept inputs from the family of Spacelabs Parameter Modules. The monitors accept and display parameter information, waveform and numeric data, and alarm conditions including arrhythmia information received from the same family of modules modules. (See table).
| Parameter(s) | Model<br>Number | Description / Comments | 510(k) |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Anesthesia Gas<br>• CO2<br>• O2<br>• N20<br>• Desflurane;<br>• Enflurane;<br>• Halothane;<br>• Isoflurane;<br>• Sevorflurane. | 91518 | Multigas Analyzer Module | K053599 |
| • Carbon dioxide.<br>• Oxygen. | 91517 | Capnography Module | K031124 |
| • ECG,<br>• SpO2,<br>• NIBP (optional) | 90478 | Telemetry Receiver Module,<br>Requires transmitter module | K925510 |
| • ECG,<br>• Respiration,<br>• Invasive Blood<br>Pressure,<br>• Non-Invasive Blood<br>Pressure<br>• SpO2,<br>• Temperature,<br>• Cardiac Output | 91496 | Ultraview SL™ Command<br>Module | K050605 |
| ECG | 90492 | 12-Lead ECG Module | K942058 |
| EEG, Dual Channel | 90480 | EEG Module | K932842 |
| EEG | 90481 | EEG Module | K932842 |
| EEG | 91482 | BISx Module | K060900 |
| Mixed venous oxygen<br>saturation | 91424 | SVC/ScVO2 Module | K893867 |
| Thermal printer | 90469 | 2/4 channel printer Module | K842616 |
| Thermal printer | 90449 | 2 channel printer Module | K842616 |
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| Parameter(s) | Model<br>Number | Comments | 510(k) |
|---------------------------------------------|-----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Interface to External<br>Device | 90442-A | Flexport Interface Module;<br>UNIVERSAL FLEXPORT | K903702 |
| | 90421 | Flexport Interface Module,<br>Compatible with:<br>o NOVA515<br>o NELLCOR<br>o OHMEDA | |
| | 90433 | Flexport Interface Module,<br>Compatible with:<br>o NORMOCAP CD-02<br>o NELLCOR,N-2500<br>o DATEX CAPNO II<br>o DATEX PB254<br>o 5200<br>o N1260<br>o DATEX PB254 | |
| | 90434 | Flexport Interface Module,<br>Compatible with:<br>o NOVAMETRIX 7000<br>o NELLCOR N1000<br>o CRITICARE POET | |
| | 90435 | Flexport Interface Module,<br>Compatible with:<br>o DINAMAP,8100,NIBP<br>o DINAMAP NIBP | |
| Parameter(s) | Model<br>Number | Comments | 510(k) |
| Interface to External<br>Device (Continued) | 90436 | Flexport Interface Module,<br>Compatible with:<br>o PB7200 W/ANALOG INTRFC<br>o PB7200 W/ANALOG INTRFC<br>o VELA, VIASYS VENT<br>o DRAGER EVITA 4 VENT<br>o PB840,VENTILATOR<br>INTERFACE<br>o ET/A,FLEXPORT,ENGSTROM<br>ERICANGSTROM ELVIRA<br>o ENGSTROM ERICA/ELVIRA<br>o BEAR 1000<br>o DRAGER NARKOMED 2B,2C<br>o DRAGER EVITA 2 & EVITA 2<br>DURA<br>o DRAGER,VENT,INTRFC<br>o OHMEDA 7800/10,INTRFC<br>o HAMILTON,VENT,INTRFC<br>o INFANTSTAR INTRFC<br>o ADULTSTAR<br>o SIEMENS S300<br>o SIEMENS S990<br>o INFANT STAR INTFCRT<br>PB7200A/RESPIRONICS<br>ESPRIT<br>o SIEMENS S990<br>o PB7200A | K903702 |
| | 90437 | Flexport Interface Module,<br>Compatible with:<br>o BRAUN BCC<br>o BAXTER FLO-GARD<br>o ABBOTT PLUM<br>o IVAC INFU PMP<br>o IMED INFU PMP<br>o ABBOTT INFU PMP | |
| | 90438 | Flexport Interface Module,<br>Compatible with:<br>o NOVAMETRIX 840/860<br>o TRANSCUTANEOUS ANAL | |
| Parameter(s) | Model<br>Number | Comments | 510(k) |
| | 90439 | Flexport Interface Module,<br>Compatible with:<br>◦ PULSION PICCO<br>◦ PULSION<br>◦ PICCO,INTERFACE,90439 | |
| | 90443 | Flexport Interface Module,<br>Compatible with:<br>◦ DRAGER CICERO EM<br>◦ DRAEGER CATO<br>◦ OHMEDA RASCAL II<br>◦ ENGSTROM,EAS<br>◦ DRAGER CICERO-B<br>◦ DATEX ULTIMA W/ANALOG<br>◦ OHMEDA,RGM<br>◦ NARKOMED I<br>◦ BICORE | |
| Interface to External<br>Device (Continued) | 90444A | Flexport Interface Module,<br>Compatible with:<br>◦ INCUBATOR INTFC<br>◦ OHMEDA | |
| | 90451 | Flexport Interface Module,<br>Compatible with:<br>◦ Spacelabs FETAL<br>MONITORS | K903702 |
| | 90519 | Flexport Interface Module,<br>Compatible with:<br>◦ 90519B,BASE UNIT | |
| | 91436 | Flexport Interface Module,<br>Compatible with:<br>◦ RADIOMETER ,91438A<br>◦ GE CARESTATION,91436E<br>◦ ENGSTRÖM,91436E<br>◦ GE AVANCE<br>◦ GE AVANCE,91436D<br>◦ VIASYS ,91436C<br>◦ SERVO ,91436B<br>◦ PULMONETICS | |
| | 91438 | Flexport Interface Module.<br>Compatible with:<br>◦ RADIOMETER ,91438A<br>◦ GE ENGSTRÖM CS | |
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## K102422
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The portable monitors are capable of operating independent of or connected to the Spacelabs Patient monitoring Network. As independent, portable monitors these devices operate from either AC or battery power. All alarm information received from the parameter modules is visually and audibly available at each monitor. When networked, either physically or wirelessly, these monitors are able to share their information with a central station or with other monitors on the network according to conditions establish by the user/system administrator. They are also able to connect, via the healthcare institution's network, through Dynamic Network Access (DNA) to other applications available on the network.
The stationary monitor, model 91387, can be configured at installation as either a bedside or central station. As an independent bedside monitor the device operates from AC and. presents waveform, numeric data, and alarm conditions, including arrhythmia information, received from parameter modules. When physically networked these monitors are able to share their information with a central station or with other monitors on the network according to conditions establish by the user/system administrator. They are also able to connect, via the healthcare institution's network, through Dynamic Network Access (DNA) to other applications available on the newt6work.
The model 91387 central station monitor provides full monitoring control of remote parameters, including displays and alarms with both visual and audible annunciation for up to 16 patients. All waveform and current numeric data, arrhythmia, ST segment, and trends are available are available at the central station.
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## Comparison to Predicate Device
The models 91387, 91367, 91369 and 91370 monitors are substantially equivalent to their predicate device, the Spacelabs Medical PCIS Patient Monitors, models 90369. All devices offer the same parameter monitoring capabilities, dependant on the parameter modules employed. The portable 91367, 91369 and 91370 may be used as a bedside or transport monitors, the same as their predicate, the model 90369. The 91387 may be used as a bedside or central station, similar to its predicate, the 90364.
The following changes were incorporated when the monitors moved from the 90XXX to 91XXX;
Change made to plastic material (remained PVC) giving the patient monitor a "new look". CPU boards and internal DC power supplies were also updated during this project, no functional change were made.
The maximum parameter capacities of the 91387 are the same as its predicate. The number of parameters displayed at one time, for the portable models 91367, 91369 and 91370, was adjusted to accommodate the different display sizes.
The number of internal module slots and the maximum number of remote module housings available for use with parameter modules have not changed for the 91387 and 91367, 91369 or 91370 from their predicate.
Display resolution has also been expanded on the 91387 and 91370 portable as technology became available. Where the 90364 was 768/1024, the 91387 resolution has been increased to 1024/768. All but one of the Spacelabs portable monitors remained identical to the predicate 90369 display resolution, with only the 91370 supporting a higher 1024/768 resolution.
The CPU PCBA (670-1275-XX) maintenance release was implemented to improve production yield. Changes were also made as a result of employing digital signal integrity analysis tool, resulting improved signal integrity of the circuit board assembly.
The operating system was updated with the release of 2.03.0X software for the 91387, 91367, 91369 and 91370 monitors. This update, supplied by VxWorks, and adapted by Spacelabs Medical allowed for implementation of a higher level of security for the DNA and Wireless network for the monitors, as well as updating various drivers such as USB.
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Spacelabs Healthcare patient monitors, functioning as either bedside or central monitors: Intended passively display data generated by Spacelabs Healthcare parameter modules. Flexports Use: interfaces, and other SDLC based products in the form of waveform and numeric displays. trends and alarms. Key monitored parameters available on the model 91367, 91369, 91370 and 91387, when employing the Spacelabs Command Module, consist of ECG, respiration, invasive and noninvasive blood pressure. SpO2. temperature and cardiac output. Additional parameters and interfaces to other systems are also available depending on the parameter modules employed.
> Spacelabs Healthcare patient monitors are intended to alert the user to alarm conditions that are reported by Spacelabs Healthcare parameter modules and/or other physiologic monitors via Flexport interfaces. These devices determine a) when an alarm condition is violated; b) the alarm priority (i.e. high. medium or low); c) alarm limits; and d) when to initiate and terminate alarm notifications. The patient monitors are also capable of displaying alarm conditions on other monitors that are on the network through the Alarm Watch feature.
> Spacelabs Healthcare patient monitors may also function as a generic display or computer terminal. As a generic display or terminal, the patient monitors allow network-based applications to open windows and display information on other networked monitors.
> Spacelabs Healthcare patient monitors are also designed to communicate with a variety of external devices such as displays, network devices, serial devices, user input devices, audio systems, and local/remote recorders.,
> Spacelabs Healthcare patient monitors are intended for use under the direct supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner, or by personnel trained in proper use of the equipment in a hospital environment.
Test The Spacelabs Patient Monitors: models 91367, 39139, 91370 and 91387; are Discussion: substantially equivalent in design concepts, technologies and materials to the predicate found substantially equivalent under K972282. The Spacelabs Patient Monitors were validated through rigorous testing that, in part, support the compliance of the software to the Standards mentioned in the Software section of this submission. Additionally, the Spacelabs Patient Monitors' software was developed following a robust software development process that was fully specified and validated. Test programs verified that parameter data provided by parameter modules, not part of this submission, to the Patient Monitors could be accurately presented and that the interface supported the intended clinical work flows and met the user's clinical needs.
Test Conclusion:
The Spacelabs Patient Monitors: models 91367, 39139, 91370 and 91387; are substantially equivalent to their predicate devices in design concepts, technologies and materials. Testing demonstrates that Spacelabs Patient Monitors are as safe and effective as the predicate devices found substantially equivalent under K972282.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Spacelabs Medical, Inc. C/O David J. Geraghty 5150 220th Ave SE Issaquah, WA 98029-6834
DEC - 7 2010
Re: K102422
Trade/Device Name: Spacelabs Patient Monitors Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1025 Regulation Name: Arrhythmia Detector and Alarm (including ST-segment measurement and alarm) Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MHX Dated: November 17, 2010 Received: November 18, 2010
Dear Mr. Geraghty:
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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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.
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 of 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
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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/ucm111780017, prfor 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" (217)FX Pact 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 vours.
Duma 12. Vachner
A 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 Form
510(k) Number (if known): K102422
Spacelabs Patient Monitor Device Name:
DEC - 7 2010
Indications for Use:
Spacelabs Healthcare patient monitors, functioning as either bedside or central monitors; passively display data generated by Spacelabs Healthcare parameter modules, Flexports interfaces, and other SDLC based products in the form of waveform and numeric displays, trends and alarms. Key monitored parameters available on the model 91367, 91369, 91370 and 91387, when employing the Spacelabs Command Module, consist of ECG, respiration, invasive and noninvasive blood pressure, SpO2, temperature and cardiac output. Additional parameters and interfaces to other systems are also available depending on the parameter modules employed.
Spacelabs Healthcare patient monitors are intended to alert the user to alarm conditions that are reported by Spacelabs Healthcare parameter modules and/or other physiologic monitors via Flexport interfaces. These determine a) when an alarm condition is violated; b) the alarm priority (i.e. high, medium or low); c) alarm limits; and d) when to initiate and terminate alarm notifications. The patient monitors are also capable of displaying alarm conditions on other monitors that are on the network through the Alarm Watch feature.
Spacelabs Healthcare patient monitors may also function as a generic display or computer terminal. As a generic display or terminal, the patient monitors allow networkbased applications to open windows and display information on other networked monitors.
Spacelabs Healthcare patient monitors are also designed to communicate with a variety of external devices such as displays, network devices, serial devices, user input devices, audio systems, and local/remote recorders.
Spacelabs Healthcare patient monitors are intended for use under the direct supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner, or by personnel trained in proper use of the equipment in a hospital environment.
XX Prescription Use: (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE OF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Duna R. James
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Cardiovascular Devices
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Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.