K122253 · Ge Medical Systems China Co., Ltd. · MHX · Mar 22, 2013 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K122253
Device Name
PROCARE MONITOR B20
Applicant
Ge Medical Systems China Co., Ltd.
Product Code
MHX · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Mar 22, 2013
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1025
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The PROCARE Monitor B20 is a portable multiparameter unit to be used for monitoring and recording of, and to generate alarms for, multiple physiological parameters of adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in a hospital environment and during intra-hospital transport. The PROCARE Monitor B20 is intended for use under the direct supervision of a licensed health care practitioner. The PROCARE Monitor B20 is not intended for use during MRI. The PROCARE Monitor B20 monitors and displays oscillometric non-invasive blood pressure (systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressure), invasive blood pressure, end-tidal carbon dioxide, heart/pulse rate, respiration rate, ECG (including arrhythmia and ST segment analysis), temperature with a reusable or disposable electronic thermometer for continual monitoring Esophageal/Nasopharyngeal/Tympanic/Rectal/Bladder/Axillary/Skin/Airway/Room/Myocardial/Core/Surface temperature, and functional oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate via continuous monitoring, including monitoring during conditions of clinical patient motion or low perfusion.
Device Story
Portable multi-parameter patient monitor; inputs include ECG, SpO2, NIBP, IBP, CO2, and temperature sensors. Transforms physiological signals into real-time numerical and waveform displays; performs arrhythmia and ST-segment analysis. Used in hospital environments and during intra-hospital transport; operated by clinicians. Provides continuous monitoring and alarm generation for patient status; supports clinical decision-making by alerting staff to physiological changes. Benefits patients through continuous surveillance and timely intervention capability.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data; bench testing only. Substantial equivalence supported by design verification, module-level testing, system integration testing, and risk analysis.
Technological Characteristics
Multi-parameter monitor with 10.4-inch LED-backlit LCD. Measures ECG, NIBP, IBP, SpO2, CO2, and temperature. Connectivity via cabled network interface to central stations. Software-based arrhythmia and ST-segment analysis. Complies with voluntary standards; RoHS compliant.
Indications for Use
Indicated for monitoring and recording physiological parameters in adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in hospital settings and during intra-hospital transport. Not for use during MRI. Must be used under direct supervision of a licensed health care practitioner.
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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## MAR 2 2 2013
8200 West Tower Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53223
GE Medical Systems Information Technologies
#### 510(k) Summary (revised Aug 29, 2012)
In accordance with 21 CFR 807.92 the following summary of information is provided: Date: July 27, 2012
> Submitter: Sun YanLi
Regulatory Affairs Manager GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS CHINA CO., LTD. No. 19 Changjiang road National Hi-Tech Dev. Zone Wuxi, Jiangsu, China 214028
Primary Contact Person:
Robert Casarsa Regulatory Affairs Leader GE Medical Systems Information Technologies, Inc. 8200 West Tower Avenue Milwaukee. Wisconsin 53223 Telephone: 414-362-3063 Fax at 414-362-2585 E-mail: Robert.casarsa@ge.com
Secondary Contact Person:
Kentz, Douglas Regulatory Affairs Director GE Medical Systems Information Technologies, Inc. 8200 West Tower Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53223 Phone: 414 362-2038 Fax: 414-262-2585 E-mail: Douglas.kentz@ge.com
Device: Trade Name: Common/Usual Name: Classification Names:
> Product Code: Predicate Device(s): Device Description:
PROCARE™ Monitor B20 Multi-parameter patient monitor 21 CFR 870.1025 Arrhythmia detector and alarm (including STsegment measurement and alarm)
MHX
K120598 PROCARE Monitor B40
The PROCARE Monitor B20 is a multi-parameter patient monitor. The PROCARE Monitor B20 has a10.4 inch LCD display with integrated keypad and a pre-configuration patient parameter measurement module (Hemo module), the PROCARE Monitor B20 also supports a thermal recorder and Airway gas
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## K122253
module (E-MiniC, K052582) with an extension rack.
The PROCARE Monitor B20 includes features and subsystems that are optional or configurable. The PROCARE Monitor B20 interfaces to a variety of existing central station systems via a cabled network interface.
The PROCARE Monitor B20 is a portable multiparameter unit to Intended Use: be used for monitoring and recording of, and to generate alarms for, multiple physiological parameters of adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in a hospital environment and during intrahospital transport.
> The PROCARE Monitor B20 is intended for use under the direct supervision of a licensed health care practitioner.
> The PROCARE Monitor B20 is not intended for use during MRI.
The PROCARE Monitor B20 monitors and displays oscillometric non-invasive blood pressure (systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressure), invasive blood pressure, end-tidal carbon dioxide, heart/pulse rate, respiration rate, ECG (including arrhythmia and ST segment analysis), temperature with a reusable or disposable electronic thermometer for continual monitoring
Esophageal/Nasopharyngeal/Tympanic/Rectal/Bladder/Axillary/S kin/Airway/Room/Myocardial/Core/Surface temperature, and functional oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate via continuous monitoring, including monitoring during conditions of clinical patient motion or low perfusion.
The PROCARE Monitor B20 employs the same functional Technology: scientific technology as the predicate device the PROCARE Monitor B40 (K120598).
Determination of Substantial Equivalence:
# Changes from the predicate PROCARE Monitor B40:
- Product name New Model name is PROCARE Monitor . B20
- Display LCD display size was changed from 12 inch to . 10.4 inch to meet customer needs.
- LCD backlight was changed from CCFL to LED for ROHS compliance.
- Accessories Expanded the Spo2 Sensors in accessories . list, the additional SpO2 sensors are equivalent to the existing SpO2 sensors used with the predicate B40 and
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have been 510(k) cleared under separate submissions. These added accessories are also applicable to the predicate PROCARE B40 Monitor
#### Summary of Non-Clinical Tests:
The PROCARE Monitor B20 and its applications comply with voluntary standards as detailed in this premarket submission. The following quality assurance measures were applied to the development of the system:
- Risk Analysis ●
- . Requirements Reviews
- Design Reviews
- . Testing on unit level (Module verification)
- . Integration testing (System verification)
- Final acceptance testing (Validation) ●
- . Performance testing (Verification)
- Safety testing (Verification) e
### Summary of Clinical Tests:
The subject of this premarket submission, The PROCARE Monitor B20 did not require clinical studies to support substantial equivalence.
Conclusion:
The design changes made to create the new model have no effect on the device's ability to obtain patient measurements as there are no changes to the parameter measuring hardware. To assess if the changes had any significant impact to the device, all related risks were re-evaluated and found to be unchanged.
With the exception of the screen size, all technical specification remains the same.
GE Healthcare considers the PROCARE Monitor B20 to be as safe, as effective, and performance is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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#### Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-002
March 22, 2013
GE Healthcare c/o Mr. Robert L. Casarsa Regulatory Affairs Leader GE Healthcare 8200 West Tower Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53223
Re: K122253
> Trade/Device Names: PROCARE™ Monitor B20 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1025 Regulation Name: Arrhythmia Detector and Alarm (including ST-Segment Measurement and Alarm) Regulatory Class: Class II (two) Product Code: MHX Dated: February 12, 2013 Received: February 20, 2013
Dear Mr. Casarsa:
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.
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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,
Owen-PFaris-S
for
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):
Device Name: PROCARE™ Monitor B20
Indications for use:
The PROCARE Monitor B20 is a portable multiparameter unit to be used for monitoring and recording of, and to generate alarms for, multiple physiological parameters of adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in a hospital environment and during intra-hospital transport.
The PROCARE Monitor B20 is intended for use under the direct supervision of a licensed health care practitioner.
The PROCARE Monitor B20 is not intended for use during MRI.
The PROCARE Monitor B20 monitors and displays oscillometric non-invasive blood pressure (systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressure), invasive blood pressure, end-tidal carbon dioxide, heart/pulse rate, respiration rate, ECG (including arrhythmia and ST segment analysis), temperature with a reusable or disposable electronic thermometer for continual monitoring.
Esophageal/Nasopharyngeal/Tympanic/Rectal/Bladder/Axillary/Skin/Airway/Room/Myo cardial/Core/Surface temperature, and functional oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate via continuous monitoring, including monitoring during conditions of clinical patient motion or low perfusion.
Prescription Use X Over-The-Counter Use AND/OR (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) (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)
Owen P. Faris -S
2013.03.22
13:08:51 -04'00'
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