Burn Resuscitation Decision Support System - Clinical (BRDSS-C)
K140387 · The Surgeon General, Department of the Army · PDT · Dec 23, 2014 · Anesthesiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K140387
Device Name
Burn Resuscitation Decision Support System - Clinical (BRDSS-C)
Applicant
The Surgeon General, Department of the Army
Product Code
PDT · Anesthesiology
Decision Date
Dec 23, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 868.1890
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
The BRDSS-C is indicated for use in the care of adult patients and adolescent patients 17 years of age or older who weigh 40kg (88lbs) or more with 20% or more Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) burned, as a fluid resuscitation calculator for fluid recommendations. The BRDSS-C is intended to be initiated within 24 hours of the burn incident and completed by 72 hours post burn. The BRDSS-C is not indicated for use in patients who are less than 17 years of age.
Device Story
BRDSS-C is a software-based clinical decision support system for burn fluid resuscitation. Input: patient weight, TBSA, time of burn, and clinical data (IV fluids, vitals, labs) via manual entry or Essentris integration. Operation: server-based application on desktop computers; uses established burn decision support algorithm to calculate hourly/half-hourly fluid recommendations. Output: graphical display of volume status, I/O volumes, fluid balance, and rate recommendations. Used in hospital critical care facilities by experienced burn healthcare professionals. Benefits: provides standardized, data-driven fluid management to assist clinicians in complex burn resuscitation, reducing variability in care.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical trial data presented. Evidence consists of software verification and validation, functional requirements testing, and a human factors usability study conducted per 21 CFR Part 820.
Technological Characteristics
Software-based decision support system; server-hosted application for desktop computers. Connectivity: integrates with Essentris for clinical data. Security: Oracle database management, DOD Common Access Card (CAC) authentication. Algorithm: same as predicate BRDSS. User interface: keyboard/mouse input, graphical display of fluid balance.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult and adolescent patients ≥17 years old, weighing ≥40kg, with ≥20% TBSA burns. Intended for use within 24-72 hours post-burn. Contraindicated for patients <17 years old.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A predictive pulmonary-function value calculator is a device used to calculate normal pulmonary-function values based on empirical equations.
Predicate Devices
Burn Resuscitation Decision Support System (BRDSS) (K121659)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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December 23, 2014
The Surgeon General, Department of the Army Dr. Kenneth A. Bertram Principal Assistant for Acquisition 1430 Veterans Drive Fort Detrick, Maryland 21702
Re: K140387
Trade/Device Name: Burn Resuscitation Decision Support System -Clinical (BRDSS-C), v. 1.0 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.1890 Regulation Name: Predictive pulmonary-function value calculator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: PDT Dated: November 24, 2014 Received: November 25, 2014
Dear Dr. Bertram:
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.
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for
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Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K140387
#### Device Name
Burn Resuscitation Decision Support System - Clinical (BRDSS-C), v. 1.0
Indications for Use (Describe)
The BRDSS-C is indicated for use in the care of adult patients and adolescent patients 17 years of age or older who weigh 40kg (88lbs) or more with 20% or more Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) burned, as a fluid resuscitation calculator for fluid recommendations. The BRDSS-C is intended to be initiated within 24 hours of the burn incident and completed by 72 hours post burn. The BRDSS-C is not indicated for use in patients who are less than 17 years of age.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| <span></span> | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
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| <span></span> | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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# BURN RESUSCITATION DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM - CLINICAL (BRDSS-C), v. 1.0
| Submitted by: | Office of Surgeon General, Department of Army |
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| Sponsor's Representative | Kenneth A. Bertram, MD, PhD<br>Principal Assistant for Acquisition<br>U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC)<br>1430 Veterans Drive<br>Fort Detrick, MD 21702-5009 |
| Primary Contact: | Robert E. Miller, PhD, RAC<br>Division of Regulated Activities and Compliance<br>1430 Veterans Drive<br>Fort Detrick, MD 21702-5009<br>Telephone: 301-619-0317<br>Fax: 301-619-0197<br>Email: usarmy.detrick.medcom-usammda.mbx.usamrmc-regulatory-<br>affairs@mail.mil |
| Secondary Contact: | Patricia Beverly, RAC<br>Division of Regulated Activities and Compliance<br>1430 Veterans Drive<br>Fort Detrick, MD 21702-5009<br>Telephone: 301-619-0317<br>Fax: 301-619-0197<br>Email: usarmy.detrick.medcom-usammda.mbx.usamrmc-regulatory-<br>affairs@mail.mil |
| Manufacturer: | Jose Salinas, PhD<br>Burn Intensive Care Unit, U.S. Army Burn Center<br>U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research<br>3698 Chambers Pass<br>Joint Base San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-6315<br>Telephone: 210-916-3301<br>Fax: 210-271-0830 |
| Date Prepared: | 17 December 2014 |
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| Trade Name: | Burn Resuscitation Decision Support System - Clinical (BRDSS-C),<br>v. 1.0 |
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| Common Name: | Software-based fluid volume calculator |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 868.1890 |
| Classification Name: | Predictive pulmonary-function value calculator. |
| Regulatory Class | Class II |
| Product Code: | PDT |
| Predicate Device: | K121659<br>Burn Resuscitation Decision Support System (BRDSS) |
| Device Description: | The Burn Resuscitation Decision Support System – Clinical<br>(BRDSS-C) is a burn decision support software application for<br>assisting healthcare professionals in managing fluid resuscitation of<br>burn patients during the initial 24 - 72 hours post burn. The system<br>provides hourly (or half-hour) fluid calculations and<br>recommendations for patients with 20% or greater Total Body<br>Surface Area (TBSA) burn injuries, in addition to providing users<br>with a graphical user interface to display volume status, Intake and<br>Output (I/O) volumes, and other relevant fluid balance information. |
#### Indications for Use
The BRDSS-C is indicated for use in the care of adult patients and adolescent patients 17 years of age or older who weigh 40kg (88lbs) or more with 20% or more Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) burned, as a fluid resuscitation calculator for fluid recommendations. The BRDSS-C is intended to be initiated within 24 hours of the burn incident and completed by 72 hours post burn. The BRDSS-C is not indicated for use in patients who are less than 17 years of age.
#### Predicate Device Comparison
The predicate device, Burn Resuscitation Decision Support System (BRDSS), is now known as the BRDSS (Burn Navigator) by Arcos™ (Houston, TX). Therefore, the predicate device will be referred to as BRDSS (Burn Navigator) throughout this 510(k). Table 1 presents a summary comparison of the technological characteristics of predicate device and the BRDSS-C. Table 2 summarizes the differences in physical/technological characteristics and intended use statements between the two devices.
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| | Predicate Device<br>K121659<br>BRDSS (Burn Navigator) | Burn Resuscitation Decision Support<br>System - Clinical, v. 1.0<br>(BRDSS-C) |
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| Device Description | The BRDSS (Burn Navigator)<br>is a tablet computer containing<br>the burn decision support<br>algorithm for use by healthcare<br>professionals in managing<br>fluid resuscitation of burn<br>patients during the initial 24 -<br>72 hours post burn. | The Burn Resuscitation Decision Support<br>System – Clinical (BRDSS-C) is a burn<br>decision support algorithm available on a<br>server for use on a desktop computer by<br>healthcare professionals in managing fluid<br>resuscitation of burn patients during the<br>initial 24 - 72 hours post burn. The BRDSS-<br>C algorithm is the same algorithm contained<br>in the BRDSS (Navigator). |
| | BRDSS (Burn Navigator) is an<br>hourly fluid calculator for<br>patients with 20% or more<br>TBSA burn injuries | BRDSS-C is an hourly (or half-hour) fluid<br>calculator for patients with 20% or more<br>TBSA burn injuries. |
| | Displayed<br>Information | BRDSS (Burn Navigator)<br>provides users with a graphical<br>user interface to display<br>volume status, Intake and<br>Output (I/O) volumes and<br>other relevant fluid balance<br>information. |
| Software-Based | Yes | Yes |
| Information Storage | BRDSS (Burn Navigator)<br>stores information on multiple<br>burn patients but allows<br>resuscitation of only one<br>patient at a time. | BRDSS-C stores information on multiple<br>burn patients but allows resuscitation of only<br>one patient at a time. |
| Indications for Use | BRDSS (Burn Navigator) is<br>indicated for use in the care of<br>adult patients weighing 40 kg<br>or more with 20% or more<br>TBSA burned, as a fluid<br>resuscitation calculator for<br>hourly fluid<br>recommendations: it is not<br>intended for pediatric use.<br>The BRDSS (Burn Navigator)<br>is intended to be initiated<br>within 24 hours of the burn<br>incident and completed by<br>72 hours post burn. | BRDSS-C is indicated for use in the care of<br>adult patients and adolescent patients 17<br>years of age or older who weigh 44kg (88lbs)<br>or more with 20% or more TBSA burned, as<br>a fluid resuscitation calculator for hourly (or<br>half-hour) fluid recommendations. The<br>BRDSS-C is intended to be initiated within<br>24 hours of the burn incident and completed<br>by 72 hours post burn. The BRDSS-C is not<br>indicated for use in patients who are less than<br>17 years of age. |
| | Predicate Device<br>K121659<br>BRDSS<br>(Burn Navigator) | Burn Resuscitation Decision Support<br>System - Clinical, v 1.0<br>(BRDSS-C) |
| Intended User | Healthcare professional | Healthcare professional |
| Intended Use<br>Environment | Hospital critical care facility or<br>transport vehicle | Hospital critical care facility |
| Human Factors | Physician or nurse enters<br>patient weight, % of body<br>surface area burned and time<br>of burn. Warnings are<br>presented when the primary<br>fluid rate recommendation is ±<br>25% (and ± 200mL/hr.) from<br>the current primary fluid rate.<br>In addition, graphs are<br>included to show the<br>cumulative volume of fluids<br>received and urine output. | Nurse enters patient weight, % of body<br>surface area burned and time of burn.<br>Warnings are presented when the primary<br>fluid rate recommendation is ± 25% from the<br>current primary fluid rate. In addition, graphs<br>are included to show the cumulative volume<br>of fluids received and urine output.<br>Connection to Essentris® also provides vital<br>signs and laboratory and clinical data for<br>display. |
| Rate Calculation | Yes | Yes |
## Table 1 Comparison of Technological Characteristics
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# Table 2 Summary of Device Differences
| Predicate Device<br>K121659<br>BRDSS (Burn<br>Navigator) | Burn Resuscitation Decision<br>Support System - Clinical, v.<br>1.0<br>(BRDSS-C) | Impact on Safety and Effectiveness |
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| Table computer | Desktop computer | Safety and effectiveness are not bound by the<br>physical device. System validation proves<br>system effectiveness. |
| Hardware-specific<br>medical device | Software medical device | Safety and effectiveness are not bound by the<br>physical device. System validation proves<br>system effectiveness. |
| Touch screen | Input devices are keyboard and<br>mouse | Input devices have no change to system<br>functionality dealing with patient safety or<br>system effectiveness. |
| Device is an all-<br>inclusive unit | Application requires<br>installation onto an existing<br>computer network | System effectiveness is not determined by<br>the physical device. |
| Records data to the<br>tablet hard drive | Data are saved in Oracle<br>database | Oracle is a proven product with tools for<br>database management and proven encryption<br>for data security. |
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| Predicate Device<br>K121659<br>BRDSS (Burn<br>Navigator) | Burn Resuscitation Decision<br>Support System - Clinical, v.<br>1.0<br>(BRDSS-C) | Impact on Safety and Effectiveness |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended for use by<br>medical staff, but not<br>necessarily staff with<br>burn care experience. | Intended for use by healthcare<br>professionals with burn care<br>experience. | Use by experienced burn unit healthcare<br>providers adds a layer of safety to the device.<br>System validation proves system<br>effectiveness. |
| Not intended for use<br>in pediatric patients. | Intended for use in patients 17<br>years of age or older. Patients<br>who are 21 years of age or<br>younger at the time of<br>diagnosis or care are pediatric<br>patients (21CFR814.3). | Use of either device is restricted to patients<br>who weigh 44kg or more. Use either device<br>in older adolescent patients will not affect the<br>safety and effectiveness of the device. |
| N/A | Requires User Manager for<br>user access (User Manager<br>must be installed and the<br>BRDSS-C user added and<br>configured correctly before the<br>user can access BRDSS-C.)<br>The DOD Common Access<br>Card (CAC) is used for system<br>(desktop) and BRDSS-C<br>application access. User<br>Manager is configured to use<br>CAC credentials. | Additional security for user access makes the<br>system more secure. No change to system<br>functionality dealing with patient safety or<br>system effectiveness. |
## Non-clinical Performance Data
The BRDSS-C adheres to software requirements such as data intake validation, user warnings, alerts and messages, user interface requirements, functional requirements and error handling requirements. A human factors study was conducted and demonstrated that the software is compliant with human factors usability requirements. The BRDSS-C has passed software verification and validation as well as clinical user validation based on the FDA's Quality System Regulation requirements under 21 CFR Part 820.
## Substantial Equivalence
BRDSS-C and the predicate device, BRDSS (Burn Navigator), are both software-based fluid calculators intended to be used by healthcare professionals to calculate resuscitation fluid volumes for burn patients during the initial 24 - 72 hours post burn. Both devices provide rate calculations based on the same burn decision support algorithm using patient physical (e.g. TBSA and body weight) and clinical data (e.g. intravenous fluid infused). The BRDSS (Burn Navigator) is operated on a tablet computer and the BRDSS-C is operated from a standard desktop computer. Physical differences between the two devices do not affect the burn decision support algorithm. Both devices are not intended for use in patients who weigh less than 44kg (88lbs).
Based upon the above information, the BRDSS-C is substantially equivalent to the predicate device in terms of intended use and technical features; any differences do not raise new safety and effectiveness questions.
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