K132560 · Rnk Products, Inc. · DQD · Oct 11, 2013 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K132560
Device Name
PCP-USB STETHOSCOPE
Applicant
Rnk Products, Inc.
Product Code
DQD · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Oct 11, 2013
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1875
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The RNK PCP-USB Stethoscope is intended to transmit auscultation sound data, whereby a clinician at one location on an IP network can listen to the auscultation sounds of a patient at a different location on the IP network with the signal carried on an IP connection between the two locations.
Device Story
Device consists of PCP-USB chest piece with embedded piezo sensor, amplifier, ADC, and USB interface; connects to patient-end PC. Software (sSOIP Anywhere) on PCs and servers (TMCS, Relay, SUD) manages IP packetization and network connectivity. Clinician at remote location selects patient; system establishes peer-to-peer or relay connection via TMCS. Digitized audio transmitted over IP network; received at clinician PC, converted back to analog, and output to headset port. Enables remote auscultation; facilitates clinical decision-making by allowing off-site assessment of patient heart/lung sounds. Benefits include expanded access to specialist auscultation regardless of geographic distance.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing and clinical testing performed to verify specifications and performance. Device successfully demonstrated conformance to IEC60601-1:2005 (safety) and EN60601-1-2:2007 (EMC). Auscultation performance verified via bench and clinician testing.
Technological Characteristics
Hardware: Piezo sensor, audio amplifier, ADC, encoder, USB interface. Power: 5v USB bus-powered. Connectivity: IP network (peer-to-peer or relay). Standards: IEC60601-1:2005, EN60601-1-2:2007. Software: sSOIP Anywhere, TMCS, Relay Server, SUD Server.
Indications for Use
Indicated for remote auscultation of patients by clinicians over an IP network. No specific age or disease state contraindications provided.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Manual stethoscope: A mechanical device used to project the sounds associated with the heart, arteries, and veins and other internal organs. Electronic stethoscope: An electrically amplified device used to project the sounds associated with the heart, arteries, and veins and other internal organs.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is a lung sound monitor, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 870.9.
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# RNK Products
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## 510(k) SUMMARY RNK Products PCP-USB Stethoscope
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.
The assigned 510(k) number is: K132560
### Submitter Information
Submitter:
RNK Products 8247 Devereux Drive Suite 101 . Viera, FL 32940 Telephone: (321) 610-3980 Facsimile: (321) 610-3979
Contact Person:
Charles R. Abbruscato RNK Products Telephone: (321) 610-3980 Facsimile: (321) 610-3979 October 9, 2013
Device Information
Date Prepared:
| Name of Device | RNK PCP-USB Stethoscope |
|----------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| Common or Usual Name | Electronic Stethoscope |
| Classification Name | Electronic Stethoscope |
| Predicate Devices | RNK Products PCP/PC Stethoscope (K102893) |
### Device Description
The PCP-USB Stethoscope consists of a hardware element, the PCP-Chest Piece, and software elements consisting of some audio signal processing in the Streaming Stethoscope Over IP (sSOIP) Anywhere software on the end station PCs, communications software on the end station PCs (sSOIP Anywhere), and communications networking software on the Telemedicine Communications Server (TMCS), Relay Server and Stethoscope User Data (SUD) Server. It provides remote auscultation between a patient at one location and a clinician at another location.
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The PCP-USB Chest Piece contains an embedded piezo sensor, audio amplifier Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) and Encoder to create a digitized stream, plus a USB interface to send that data to the PC. The PCP-USB Chest Piece derives its operating voltage from the 5v lead of the USB interface to the PC.
Under direction of the sSOIP Anywhere program in the PC, the digitized signal is formatted in the PC into IP packets for transmit end station (i.e. patient end) and the receive end station (i.e. clinician end) log into the TMCS, which indicates their availability for a connection.
In the sSOIP Anywhere program, the clinician at the receive end, selects a patient from a list of available patients and initiates a connection request to the TMCS, which passes on the request to the patient station. When the patient accepts the incoming connection request in the sSOIP Anywhere program, the TMCS facilitates a direct (peer-to-peer) connection between the two parties. If a direct connection is not possible, the TMCS facilitates a relay connection between the two parties through a Relay Server. No patient stethoscope data passes through the TMCS.
At the receive end PC, the sSOIP Anywhere program directs the acceptance of the IP packets, conversion of the digitized signal back to analog and presentation of the analog signal to the Headset port of the PC.
The TMCS receives information on users that are permitted to use the TMCS services from a SUD Server. That information would be entered into the SUD Server by the health care provider responsible for those users.
#### Intended Use
The PCP-USB Stethoscope is intended to transmit auscultation sound data. whereby a clinician at one location on an IP network can listen to the auscultation sounds of a patient at a different location on the IP network with the signal carried on an IP connection between the two locations.
#### Substantial Equivalence
The PCP-USB Chest Piece includes the same piezo sensor and the same audio amplifier as the predicate PCP/PC Chest Piece. But whereas the PCP/PC Stethoscope uses the Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) and Encoder of the PC's audio circuitry, the PCP-USB Chest Piece embeds those circuit elements within the chest piece head itself. Whereas the PCP/PC Chest Piece derives its operating voltage from the phantom voltage on the Microphone port of the PC, the PCP-USB derives its operation voltage from the 5v lead of the USB interface to the PC. The PCP-USB Stethoscope is substantially equivalent to the RNK Products. Inc. PCP/PC Stethoscope. Bench testing and clinical testing were performed to verify specifications and performance.
The sSOIP Anywhere software is an enhancement of the predicate sSOIP software such that working with the TMCS. SUD Server and Relay Server. IP connections can be accomplished
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across Network Address Translation (NAT) boundaries, whereas sSOIP could only make IP connections between static IP addresses.
Both the PCP-USB Stethoscope and the predicate device successfully demonstrated conformance to IEC60601-1:2005 3rd Edition Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1: General Requirement for Safety and to EN60601-1-2, 2007/03, EMC Immunity Requirements for Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1: General Requirements for Safety, 2. Collateral Standard - Electromagnetic Compatibility Requirements and Tests. Since both devices use the same materials that a patient or clinician might touch, the biocompatibility analysis is the same. The PCP-USB Stethoscope passed the same auscultation performance tests as the predicate device both in bench testing and by clinicians.
The RNK PCP-USB Stethoscope has the same intended use, principles of operation and technological characteristics as the predicate devices. There are no new questions of safety or effectiveness.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-002
October 11, 2013
Rnk Products, Inc. c/o Mr. Charles Abbruscato C.E.O. 8247 Devereux Dr Ste 101 Melbourne, FL 32940 US
Re: K132560
> Trade/Device Name: PCP-USB Stethoscope Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1875 Regulation Name: Stethoscope Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DQD Dated: August 4, 2013 Received: August 15, 2013
Dear Mr. Charles Abbruscato:
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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If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its tollfree number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 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.
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for Bram D. Zuckerman, Ph.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## K132560
## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): K
Device Name: PCP-USB Stethoscope
## Indications for Use:
The RNK PCP-USB Stethoscope is intended to transmit auscultation sound data, whereby a clinician at one location on an IP network can listen to the auscultation sounds of a patient at a different location on the IP network with the signal carried on an IP connection between the two locations.
Prescription Use: X (Part 21 CRF 801 Subpart D)
Over-the-Counter Use (Part 21 CRF 801 Subpart C)
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