BEDSIDE PAEDIATRIC EARLY WARNING SYSTEM (BEDSIDEPEWS)
K124038 · Bedside Clinical Systems, Inc. · MWI · Jun 21, 2013 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K124038
Device Name
BEDSIDE PAEDIATRIC EARLY WARNING SYSTEM (BEDSIDEPEWS)
Applicant
Bedside Clinical Systems, Inc.
Product Code
MWI · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Jun 21, 2013
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.2300
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device, Real-World Evidence, Pediatric
Real-World Evidence
Submission
Device
Sponsor
RWD Sources
RWE Use Summary
Key Tags
K124038 · Jun 21, 2013
BEDSIDE PAEDIATRIC EARLY WARNING SYSTEM (BEDSIDEPEWS)
Bedside Clinical Systems, Inc.
Published clinical literature; Routine clinical vital sign monitoring data
The sponsor utilized published clinical literature to demonstrate the clinical utility and performance of the BedsidePEWS score in quantifying severity of illness and identifying critically ill children using routine clinical data.
Clinical decision support; Pediatric early warning score; Routine clinical monitoring
Clinical Evidence
Study Design
Population
Comparator
Key Endpoints
Validation of the Bedside PEWS score; Retrospective analysis of routine clinical data
Hospitalized children (term newborn to 18 years)
Not applicable for this study
Quantification of severity of illness; identification of critically ill children
Indications for Use
The Bedside Paediatric Early Warning System (BedsidePEWS™) is an electronic documentation tool that is designed to be used in conjunction with multi-parameter patient monitoring. It is indicated for use by healthcare professionals with paediatric patients between the ages of term newborn (>37 weeks gestational age) and 18 years, who are hospitalized with any medical or surgical condition. BedsidePEWS™ allows input by the healthcare professional of commonly recorded vital sign data and provides clinician with a patient status index (the "BedsidePEWS™ score") based on a weighted average of seven vital signs when entered by the clinician, namely Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate, Blood Pressure, Oxygen Saturation, Oxygen Therapy, Respiratory Effort, and Capillary Refill. The "BedsidePEWS™ score" is a single measure of a patient's condition and indicates the variation in the patient's vital signs with respect to normality. BedsidePEWS™ is an adjunct to and is not intended to replace vital signs monitoring. BedsidePEWS™ is intended for use in wards and the emergency rooms in hospitals that provide care for children between the ages of term newborn (>37 weeks gestational age) and 18 years. It is not intended for use in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Device Story
Web-based clinical decision-support tool; standalone application or network-connected server. Inputs: clinician-entered vital signs (heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, oxygen therapy, respiratory effort, capillary refill) or data from HIS/EMR. Processing: real-time vital signs monitoring algorithm calculates weighted average score (BedsidePEWS score) representing patient status index relative to normality. Output: patient status index displayed to clinicians in hospital wards/emergency rooms. Purpose: adjunct to routine monitoring; assists clinical assessment and decision-making; identifies critically ill children. Benefits: early identification of patient deterioration.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical validation performed to assess clinical utility and user acceptance. Study confirmed the 7-item BedsidePEWS score successfully quantified severity of illness in hospitalized children and identified critically ill patients with at least one hour's notice.
Technological Characteristics
Software-based clinical decision support system. Operates on Windows PCs/tablets. Connectivity: network-connected server, interfaces with HIS/EMR via HL7. Security: HIPAA compliant. Algorithm: statistically derived weighted scoring system.
Indications for Use
Indicated for hospitalized pediatric patients (term newborn >37 weeks gestational age to 18 years) with medical or surgical conditions. Not for use in Neonatal Intensive Care Units.
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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K124038
# 510(k) Summary
JUN 2 1 2013
### 1. Submission Sponsor
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Bedside Clinical Systems 101 College Street, # 402 Toronto, Ontario Canada M5G 1L7 Phone: 647-258-4299 Fax: 647.260.7870 Contact: Rajesh Sharma, RRT RRCP
### 2. Submission Correspondent
Emergo Group 816 Congress Avenue Suite 1400 Austin, TX 78701 Office Phone: (512) 327.9997 Fax: (512) 327.9998 Contact: Dr. Diane Sudduth, Senior Consultant, QA Email: project.management@emergogroup.com
### 3. Date Prepared
June 20th, 2013
### 4. Device Identification
| Trade/Proprietary Name: | Bedside Paediatric Early Warning System (BedsidePEWSTM) |
|----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common/Usual Name: | Accessory to multi-parameter patient monitor (bedside or<br>ambulatory) |
| Classification Name: | Physiological Patient Monitor (without arrhythmia detection or<br>alarms) |
| Classification Regulation: | 870.2300 |
| Product Code: | MWI |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Classification Panel: | Cardiovascular |
#### 5. Predicate Devices
K053112 – BioSign (Oxford BioSignals Ltd)
#### 6. Device Description
The product is a web-based clinical decision-support tool that can also be run as a standalone application for use on computers running Microsoft Software Operating features with a local network connection, which access medical data. It is also interfaces to other medical
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automation systems such as Hospital Information System (HIS), Electronic Medical Record (EMR), and Practice Management Software.
The software device consists of a SQL compatible database that provides access to the patient specific information and allows clinicians to input patient data (i.e. heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, oxygen therapy, respiratory effort, and capillary refill time) to deliver actionable information, such as recommended follow-up and/or guideline for further and subsequent clinical assessments, and analytics of patients through real-time vital signs monitoring algorithm.
The software is installed on a network connected server with the following minimum requirements:
For server installation:
- Java Runtime Environment 1.6 or higher .
For end users:
- Mozilla FireFox 3.6 or higher; Google Chrome 4.0 or higher; Safari 4.0 or higher; Opera 10.5 or higher, with JavaScript enabled
- 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher. .
#### 7. Intended Use
The Bedside Paediatric Early Warning System (BedsidePEWS™) is an electronic documentation tool that is designed to be used in conjunction with multi-parameter patient monitoring. It is indicated for use by healthcare professionals with paediatric patients between the ages of term newborn (>37 weeks gestational age) and 18 years, who are hospitalized with any medical or surgical condition.
BedsidePEWS™ allows input by the healthcare professional of commonly recorded vital sign data and provides clinician with a patient status index (the "BedsidePEWS™ score") based on a weighted average of seven vital signs when entered by the clinician, namely Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate, Blood Pressure, Oxygen Saturation, Oxygen Therapy, Respiratory Effort, and Capillary Refill. The "BedsidePEWS™ score" is a single measure of a patient's condition and indicates the variation in the patient's vital signs with respect to normality. BedsidePEWS™ is an adjunct to and is not intended to replace vital signs monitoring.
BedsidePEWS™ is intended for use in wards and the emergency rooms in hospitals that provide care for children between the ages of term newborn (>37 weeks gestational age) and 18 years. It is not intended for use in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
#### 8. Comparison of Technological Characteristics
The following table compares the Bedside Paediatric Early Warning System (BedsidePEWS™) to the predicate device with respect to intended use, technological
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characteristics and principles of operation, providing more detailed information regarding the basis for the determination of substantial equivalence.
| Manufacturer | OBS Medical | Bedside Clinical System Inc. |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Trade Name | Predicate<br>BioSignTM | New Device<br>Bedside Paediatric Early Warning<br>System (BedsidePEWSTM) |
| 510(k) Number | K053112 | Not assigned |
| Product Code | MWI | MWI |
| Regulation Number | 870.2300 | 870.2300 |
| Regulation Name | Physiological Patient Monitor<br>(without arrhythmia detection or alarms) | Physiological Patient Monitor<br>(without arrhythmia detection or alarms) |
| Indications for Use | BioSignTM is an accessory to multi-parameter patient monitors (bedside or ambulatory) or clinical information systems and is indicated for use by health care professionals with those non-pediatric high dependency care patients for whom multi-parameter patient monitoring has been routine.<br>BioSignTM provides the clinician with a patient status index based on a weighted average of five vital signs namely heart rate, respiration rate, temperature, oxygen saturation and blood pressure. The patient status index is a single measure of a patient's condition and represents how different the patient's vital signs are with respect to normality. BioSignTM is an adjunct to and is not intended to replace vital sign monitoring and as such does not contain alarms, but alerts the physician to changes in the patient's physiological status. | The Bedside Paediatric Early Warning System (BedsidePEWSTM) is an electronic documentation tool that is designed to be used in conjunction with multi-parameter patient monitoring. It is indicated for use by healthcare professionals with paediatric patients between the ages of term newborn (>37 weeks gestational age) and 18 years, who are hospitalized with any medical or surgical condition.<br><br>BedsidePEWSTM allows input by the healthcare professional of commonly recorded vital sign data and provides clinician with a patient status index (the "BedsidePEWSTM score") based on a weighted average of seven vital signs when entered by the clinician, namely Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate, Blood Pressure, Oxygen Saturation, Oxygen Therapy, Respiratory Effort, and Capillary Refill. The "BedsidePEWSTM score" is a single measure of a patient's condition and indicates the variation in the patient's vital signs with respect to normality. BedsidePEWSTM is an adjunct to and is not intended to replace vital signs monitoring.<br><br>BedsidePEWSTM is intended for use in wards and the emergency rooms in hospitals that provide care for children between the ages of term newborn (>37 weeks gestational age) and 18 years. It is not intended |
| Manufacturer | OBS Medical | Bedside Clinical System Inc. |
| Trade Name | · Predicate<br>BioSign™ | New Device<br>Bedside Paediatric Early Warning<br>System (BedsidePEWS™) |
| | | for use in the Neonatal Intensive<br>Care Unit. |
| Material | Software | Software |
| Hardware Platform(s) | Windows PC with or without Touch<br>Screen/ Tablet | Windows PC with or without Touch<br>Screen/ Tablet |
| Compatible<br>operating<br>system (software only) | Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows<br>Server 2003<br>.NET 3.5 SP1 | Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows<br>Vista |
| Minimum<br>memory<br>requirements<br>(software<br>only) | 1GB | 1 GB |
| Display type | PC or Computer Tablet | PC or Computer Tablet |
| Data acquisition | Continuous | BedsidePEWS™ is capable of taking<br>periodic vital signs information from<br>Electronic Medical Record systems<br>or entered via a keyboard. |
| Parameters | HR, RR, T, BP and SpO2 | HR, RR, BP, and SpO2,<br>Resp. Effort, CRT and O2 therapy |
| Ability<br>to<br>display<br>multimodality images | Yes | Yes |
| User-interface | Yes | Yes |
| Web-based browser | Yes | Yes |
| Ability to trend | Yes | Yes |
| Ability<br>to<br>obtain<br>information from the HIS<br>(e.g. HL7) | Yes | Yes |
| Interfaces to electronic<br>record (EHR) | Yes | Yes |
| Security and Encryption | Software is fully HIPPA compliant. | Software is fully HIPPA compliant. |
| Use environment | Hospital | Hospital |
| Intended users<br>(target population) | Professional Users | Professional Users |
### Table 5A – Comparison of Characteristics
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Bedside Clinical Systems' BedsidePEWS clinical decision support system is a medical device and has similar indications for use statement as the predicate device. The differences do not alter the intended decision support -both devices have essentially the same intended use.
The device also has similar technological characteristics as the predicate device. Both devices use software to process the condition scores. Both clinical decision support systems are statistically derived. While the details of the process are different, the basic technology is the same. Since the comparison of the descriptive characteristics of the proposed and predicate devices may not be sufficiently precise to assure equivalence, performance data are provided from the published literature. The results of the performance testing demonstrate substantial equivalence.
### 9. Non-Clinical Performance Data
The device's software development, verification, and validation have been carried out in accordance with FDA guidelines. The software was tested against the established Software Design Specifications for each of the test plans to assure the device performs as intended. The device Hazard analysis was completed and risk control implemented to mitigate identified hazards. The testing results support that all the software specifications have met the acceptance criteria of each module and interaction of processes. The BedsidePEWS device passed all testing and supports the claims of substantial equivalence and safe operation.
### 10. Clinical Testing
Clinical evaluation of the BedsidePEWS was performed to ensure that the BedsidePEWS software was clinically useful, and would be accepted by the clinical users.
The validation of the Bedside PEWS score using the 7-item score successfully quantified severity of illness in routinely monitored hospitalized children and identified critically ill children with at least one hours notice. Overall, the results support that the device can be used to identify a pediatric patient at risk while undergoing routine monitoring in the hospital.
### 11. Statement of Substantial Equivalence
The Bedside Paediatric Early Warning System (BedsidePEWS™) has similar intended use as the predicate device and that any technological differences between the Bedside Paediatric Early Warning System (BedsidePEWS'") software and the predicate device do not raise any questions regarding Bedside Paediatric Early Warning System (BedsidePEWS™)'s safety and effectiveness.
The information provided in this submission supports the substantial equivalence to the predicate device and that the system is safe and effective for the users/operators.
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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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## June 21, 2013
Bedside Clinical Systems Inc Diane Sudduth 611 West 5th Street, Third Floor Austin, TX 78701 US
K124038 Re:
Trade/Device Name: Bedside Paediatric Early Warning System (BedsidePEWS) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2300 Regulation Name: Physiological Patient Monitor (without arrhythmia detection or alarms) Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MWI Dated: May 28, 2013 Received: May 29, 2013
Dear Diane Sudduth:
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 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/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.htmfor 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.
# Owen P. Faris -S
- for
Bram D. Zuckerman, M.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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### Section 4 - Indications for Use Statement
510(k) Number (if known): K124038
Device Name: Bedside Paediatric Early Warning System (BedsidePEWS™)
Indications for Use:
The Bedside Paediatric Early Warning System (BedsidePEWS™) is an electronic documentation tool that is designed to be used in conjunction with multi-parameter patient monitoring. It is indicated for use by healthcare professionals with paediatric patients between the ages of term newborn (>37 weeks gestational age) and 18 years, who are hospitalized with any medical or surgical condition.
BedsidePEWS™ allows input by the healthcare professional of commonly recorded vital sign data and provides clinician with a patient status index (the "BedsidePEWS™ score") based on a weighted average of seven vital signs when entered by the clinician, namely Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate, Blood Pressure, Oxygen Saturation, Oxygen Therapy, Respiratory Effort, and Capillary Refill. The "BedsidePEWS" score" is a single measure of a patient's condition and indicates the variation in the patient's vital signs with respect to normality. BedsidePEWS™ is an adjunct to and is not intended to replace vital signs monitoring. .
BedsidePEWS'" is intended for use in wards and emergency rooms in hospitals that provide care for children between the ages of term newborn (>37 weeks gestational age) and 18 years. It is not intended for use in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Caution: Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
Prescription Use______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ × (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Owen P. Faris -S
2013.06.21
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