K140852 · Vectracor, Inc. · MSX · Jan 30, 2015 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K140852
Device Name
VECTRAPLEX CMS
Applicant
Vectracor, Inc.
Product Code
MSX · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Jan 30, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.2300
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
Vectraplex® CMS in a Central Monitoring System intended to transfer information between networked devices (only VectraplexECG Systems), which include hard-wired or wireless devices. The Central Monitoring System can be used for remote monitor management, printing, viewing or otherwise processing of information from VectraplexECG Systems including remote control. The device is intended to be used by qualified medical professionals. The Vectraplex CMS will audibly and visually alarm if the VectraplexECG System's CEB® (VectraplexAMI), Cardiac Electrical Biomarker, reaches an alarm condition. The Vectraplex CMS' intended use population consists of those patients with certain medical conditions in whom continuous cardiac monitoring is considered to be a medical necessity in the judgment of the ordering healthcare provider. The Vectraplex CMS is intended for centralized monitoring of patients through a network in hospitals, Emergency Departments and Surgical Centers, doctor's offices, and urgent care facilities. Not for home use.
Device Story
Vectraplex CMS is a software-based central monitoring system for remote management, viewing, and control of up to 16 networked VectraplexECG Systems. System architecture comprises three Java-based programs: Monitor Agent (remote display/control), Device Agent (bedside monitor interface), and Proxy Agent (server-side communication integrator). Operates over intranet or internet via TCP/IP. Provides real-time ECG waveform display, CEB (Cardiac Electrical Biomarker) monitoring, and remote alarm/silencing capabilities. Used by qualified medical professionals in clinical settings to facilitate centralized patient monitoring. Enables healthcare providers to view bedside data remotely, supporting clinical decision-making through continuous cardiac surveillance and alarm notification.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Validation included usability testing, regression testing, and latency analysis under maximum load (16 devices, 3 monitors). No clinical data presented.
Technological Characteristics
Software-based system; Java 1.7+ environment; Windows 7 OS (Proxy Agent). Connectivity via TCP/IP over LAN/WLAN. Supports up to 16 devices. Displays ECG waveforms, CEB, and vector loops. Power: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz external adapter. Operating temperature 0°C to 35°C.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients with medical conditions requiring continuous cardiac monitoring in hospitals, emergency departments, surgical centers, doctor's offices, and urgent care facilities. Not for home use.
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.
Predicate Devices
Datex-Ohmeda S/5 Network and Central '02 (K022507)
Mindray North America DPM Central Station (K080192)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
January 30, 2015
VectraCor, Inc. A.J. Schreck Quality/Regulatory Manager 785 Totowa Road, Suite 100 Totowa, NJ 07512
Re: K140852
Trade/Device Name: Vectraplex CMS Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2300 Regulation Name: System, Network and Communication, Physiological Monitors Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MSX, MLD, MHX Dated: January 21, 2015 Received: January 23, 2015
Dear Mr. Schreck:
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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Sincerely yours,
Kenneth J. Cavanaugh -S
for
Bram D. Zuckerman, M.D. Division Director Division of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
#### Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K140852
Device Name Vectraplex CMS
Indications for Use (Describe)
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Electrical Biomarker, reacles an alarn condition Electrical Biomarker, reaches an alarm condition.
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· Not for home use
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
2 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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#### 510(k) Summary ഗ്
#### 510(k) Summary
#### As required per 807.92(c)
510(k) Notification
VectraCor's Vectraplex CMS
- 1. Submitters Name, Address:
Brad S. Schreck
VectraCor, Inc.
785 Totowa Road
Suite 100
Totowa NJ, 07512
Phone: 973-904-0444
Email: bschreck@vectracor.com
Official Correspondent: Brad Schreck, President
Contact Person for this Submission: Brad Schreck
Date submission was prepared: April 1, 2014
- 2. Trade Name, Common Name, and Classification Name:
- Vectraplex CMS Trade Name:
- Classification Name, Product Code, Classification and Regulation Number
Monitor, ST Segment with Alarm MLD Class II 870.1025 System, Network and Communication, Physiological Monitors MSX Class II 870.2300
- Monitor, Physiological, Patient (with arrhythmia detection or alarms) MHX Class II 870.1025
- 3. Predicate Device Identification
- Datex-Ohmeda S/5 Network and Central '02 – 510(k) K022507
- Mindray North America DPM Central Station – 510(k) K080192
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#### 4. Device Description
The Vectraplex CMS is a program that can allow a central monitoring system to view multiple VectraplexECG Systems through either an intranet or internet connection. There are three programs to the central monitoring system: the Monitor Agent, the Device Agent, and the Proxy Agent. The programs require Java version 1.7 or higher prior to installation. The Monitor Agent will remotely display and control another device's screen. The Device Agent (installed on the bedside monitoring device) will allow the Monitor Agent (remote central monitoring system) to access the Device Agent's system and control it on demand. The Proxy Agent is a "behind the scenes" program installed on a computer or server, running Windows 7 operating system, which integrates multiple systems (central monitoring system, bedside monitors) and allows them to communicate. The Monitor and Device Agents connect through the use of the Proxy Agent by utilizing a singular IP address, either through the internet or the intranet. Due to the separation of the Proxy Agent from the other systems, communication may occur over both intranet as well as internet connections.
The maximum capacity of the Vectraplex CMS is a total of 16 devices. Each Proxy Agent can withstand a maximum load of 16 devices displayed on 3 different monitors. These 3 monitors are duplicates of the same 16 devices.
- 5. Indications for Use:
- . Vectraplex® CMS is a Central Monitoring System intended to transfer information between networked devices (only VectraplexECG Systems), which include hard-wired or wireless devices
- The Central Monitoring System can be used for remote monitor management, printing, viewing or otherwise processing of information from VectraplexECG Systems including remote control
- The device is intended to be used by qualified medical professionals
- The Vectraplex CMS will audibly and visually alarm if the VectraplexECG System's CEB® (VectraplexAMI), Cardiac Electrical Biomarker, reaches an alarm condition.
- The Vectraplex CMS' intended use population consists of those patients with certain medical conditions in whom continuous cardiac monitoring is considered to be a medical necessity in the judgment of the ordering healthcare provider.
- The Vectraplex CMS is intended for centralized monitoring of patients through a network in hospitals, Emergency Departments and Surgical Centers, doctor's offices, and urgent care facilities.
- Not for home use
- 6. Comparison to Predicate Device:
The Vectraplex CMS is similar to the predicate devices:
- Datex-Ohmeda S/5 Network and Central '02 – 510(k) K022507
- Mindray North America DPM Central Station– 510(k) K080192
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## Comparison Between the Vectraplex CMS, the Mindray North America DPM Central Station, and Datex-Ohmeda S/5 Network and Central '02
| Parameter | Vectraplex CMS | Datex-Ohmeda S/5<br>Network and Central '02 | Mindray North America<br>DPM Central Station |
|------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Computer<br>Based System | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Display<br>Configuration | LCD Display | LCD Display | LCD display |
| Bi-directional<br>Communication | Yes | No | Yes |
| Single Monitor<br>Functionality | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dual Monitor<br>Functionality | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Analysis<br>Program on<br>Central Monitor | No. However, if<br>monitoring the<br>VectraplexECG<br>System (which does<br>analyses), and<br>because the<br>Vectraplex CMS<br>duplicates the<br>screen of that<br>system, the CMS will<br>display the analysis | Yes it has an analysis<br>program | No. Requires a separate<br>analysis program. |
| Transmit Data | LAN/WLAN | LAN/WLAN | PDS Gateway & HL7 |
| Connection<br>Protocol | TCP/IP | TCP/IP | TCP/IP |
| Stores Data | No | Yes | No |
| Environmental<br>Conditions | Operating<br>Temperature: 0°C -<br>35°C<br>Non-Operating: -40°C<br>- 65°C<br>Relative humidity<br>Operating:<br>20 R.H. to 80 R.H.<br>Storage:<br>20 R.H. to 95 R.H. | Operating Temperature:<br>10°C - 35°C (50°F-95°F)<br>Non-Operating:<br>10°C - 50°C (14°F-<br>122°F) | Operating temperature<br>0°C to +45°C<br>Non-operating<br>temperature<br>-20°C to +65°C<br>Operating humidity 10%<br>to 95% (non-condensing)<br>Non-Operating humidity<br>5% to 95% |
| Power source | 100-240 VAC<br>50/60 Hz, AC adapter<br>(external) | 100 - 240 V AC,<br>50/60 Hz, AC adapter<br>(external) | 100-240 VAC<br>50/60 Hz, AC adapter (external) |
| Near Real Time | Yes | Not mentioned | Yes |
| Remote Alarms | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Remote<br>Silencing | Yes | Yes | Yes (bedside device<br>silences the central<br>monitor) |
| Displays ECG<br>Waveforms | Yes (3-4 leads<br>minimum with<br>remaining leads<br>viewable with scroll<br>feature) | Yes (1-2 leads) | Yes (up to 4 leads) |
| Number of<br>Devices<br>Displayed on<br>Central<br>Monitor | Up to 16 | Up to 32 | Up to 32 |
| Extra Display<br>Features | CEB, HR, up to 15<br>leads for rhythm<br>monitoring, can<br>display 15 lead ECG<br>report, CEB graph,<br>Voltage Time Data,<br>Vector Loops,<br>CEB/ECG/ Rhythm<br>Reports | 4 numerics | HR, SpO2, Pulse Rate, ST<br>Segment Analysis,<br>Arrhythmia detection |
| Use<br>Environment: | Similar<br>Not intended for<br>home use | Similar<br>Does not give info on<br>Doctor Offices | Similar<br>Not intended for home<br>use |
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#### 7. Testing and Conclusions:
Verification, validation and testing procedures were performed to assure that the new device works as was designed. Regression testing and latency supported the proposed label. The Vectraplex CMS is designed to meet the design specifications and was validated using multiple monitoring devices.
VectraCor has performed usability testing outlined in the Vectraplex CMS Usability Test Plan document. All performed testing was successful with no critical errors to report.
The maximum load test was done using 16 devices and 3 monitors over a single proxy agent. The average latency for this maximum load test was between 6 and 7 seconds.
VectraCor has determined, based on the performance testing, that the Vectraplex CMS conforms to the design specifications and is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. The device, as designed, is as safe and effective as the predicate devices.
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