K142709 · Heartsine Technologies, Inc. · MKJ · Mar 27, 2015 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K142709
Device Name
samaritan PAD 450P
Applicant
Heartsine Technologies, Inc.
Product Code
MKJ · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Mar 27, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.5310
Device Class
Class 3
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
The HeartSine samaritan® PAD 450P (also known as SAM 450P) is indicated for use on victims of cardiac arrest who are exhibiting the following signs: - Unconscious - Not breathing . - Without circulation The samaritan® PAD 450P is intended for use by personnel who have been trained in its operation. Users should have received training in basic life support / AED, advanced life support or a physician-authorized emergency medical response training program. The samaritan® PAD 450P is indicated for use on patients greater than 8 years old or over 55 lbs (25 kg) when used with the adult samaritan® Pad-Pak (Pad-Pak-01 or Pad-Pak-07). The samaritan® PAD 450P is indicated for use on children between 1 and 8 years of age or up to 55 lbs (25 kg) when used with the samaritan® Pediatric-Pak (Pad-Pak-02).
Device Story
Portable, battery-operated AED for cardiac arrest treatment; used by trained personnel in emergency settings. Inputs: ECG signals via disposable electrodes; impedance cardiogram (ICG) signals to monitor chest compression rate. Operation: Proprietary ECG algorithm detects shockable/non-shockable rhythms; proprietary ICG algorithm calculates CPR compression rate. Outputs: Voice/text/icon prompts; audible metronome; visual LED feedback (red/amber/green) for compression speed; escalating biphasic (SCOPE) shock delivery. Healthcare providers use feedback to adjust CPR rate to 100-120 compressions/minute per AHA guidelines. Benefits: Real-time CPR quality guidance improves adherence to resuscitation standards; automated rhythm analysis facilitates timely defibrillation.
Clinical Evidence
No human clinical trials. Evidence includes: 1) Bench testing: Electrical safety, EMC, environmental (IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, MIL-STD 810F), and software validation. 2) Algorithm validation: Used standardized AHA, MIT, and CU databases. 3) Animal study (GLP): Validated ICG-based CPR rate feedback accuracy against video recordings and Philips MRx (Q-CPR). 4) Usability study: Confirmed time-to-first-shock and effectiveness of new CPR feedback prompts.
Technological Characteristics
Portable AED; battery-powered; disposable Pad-Pak (battery/electrode combo). Biphasic truncated exponential waveform (SCOPE). ICG sensing for CPR rate; ECG sensing for rhythm analysis. Connectivity: Event data recording, downloadable via Saver EVO software. Software: Major level of concern. Standards: IEC 62366, IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, MIL-STD 810F.
Indications for Use
Indicated for unconscious, non-breathing, pulseless cardiac arrest victims. For use by trained personnel (BLS/AED, ALS, or authorized emergency responders). Adult Pad-Pak for patients >8 years or >55 lbs; Pediatric-Pak for patients 1-8 years or ≤55 lbs.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An automated external defibrillator (AED) system consists of an AED and those accessories necessary for the AED to detect and interpret an electrocardiogram and deliver an electrical shock (e.g., battery, pad electrode, adapter, and hardware key for pediatric use). An AED system analyzes the patient's electrocardiogram, interprets the cardiac rhythm, and automatically delivers an electrical shock (fully automated AED), or advises the user to deliver the shock (semi-automated or shock advisory AED) to treat ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
March 27, 2015
Heartsine Technologies, Inc. % Mark Kramer President Regulatory Strategies, Inc. 808 E. Fox Lane Fox Point, Wisconsin 53217
- Re: K142709
Trade/Device Name: Samaritan PAD 450P Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.5310 Regulation Name: Automated External Defibrillator Regulatory Class: Class III Product Code: MKJ Dated: February 27, 2015 Received: March 2, 2015
Dear Mark Kramer,
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. Iisting 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.
Mitchell Stein
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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# 510(k) Number (if known): K142709
Device Name: HeartSine Technologies, Ltd. samaritan® PAD 450P
Indications for Use:
The HeartSine samaritan® PAD 450P (also known as SAM 450P) is indicated for use on victims of cardiac arrest who are exhibiting the following signs:
- . Unconscious
- Not breathing .
- . Without circulation
The samaritan® PAD 450P is intended for use by personnel who have been trained in its operation. Users should have received training in basic life support / AED, advanced life support or a physician-authorized emergency medical response training program.
The samaritan® PAD 450P is indicated for use on patients greater than 8 years old or over 55 lbs (25 kg) when used with the adult samaritan® Pad-Pak (Pad-Pak-01 or Pad-Pak-07). The samaritan® PAD 450P is indicated for use on children between 1 and 8 years of age or up to 55 lbs (25 kg) when used with the samaritan® Pediatric-Pak (Pad-Pak-02).
# (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Prescription Use: or Over-the-Counter Use:
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Section
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# 510(k) Summary
#### Date Summary Prepared
18th September 2014
#### Submitter's Name and Address
HeartSine Technologies, Inc. 121 Friends Lane, Suite 400 Newtown, PA 18940
#### Contact Person
Paul Phillips, VP of Quality and Regulatory Affairs 203 Airport Road West Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom BT3 9ED
Telephone: +44 28 9093 9400 Fax Number: +44 28 9093 9401
# Device Name
Proprietary Name: HeartSine® samaritan® PAD 450P (also known as SAM 450P) Common Name: Automated External Defibrillator Classification Name: Automated External Defibrillator Classification Requlation: 21 CFR 870.5310 Product Code: MKJ Classification: Class III
# Predicate Device: HeartSine samaritan® PAD 350P (K123881)
The features and functions of the HeartSine samaritan PAD 450P (also called the SAM 450P) are substantially equivalent to those of the predicate device, the HeartSine samaritan PAD 350P (K123881), also known as SAM 350P.
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As further described below, the SAM 450P and the SAM 350P predicate device differ in that the SAM 450P provides audible and visual cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) compression rate feedback prompts to guide the user to administer CPR at a rate between 100-120 compressions per minute in accordance with current AHA resuscitation guidelines.
# Device Description
Like the SAM 350P predicate device, the SAM 450P is a small, lightweight portable battery operated Automated External Defibrillator (AED) designed to treat victims of a cardiac arrest. The SAM 450P incorporates a simple user interface of voice and text/icon prompts to guide the user in the use of the device.
Like the SAM 350P predicate device, the SAM 450P incorporates an audible metronome to guide the user as to the correct rate at which chest compressions should be administered in accordance with current AHA resuscitation quidelines. However, in addition to the metronome provided in the SAM 350P, the SAM 450P also includes a proprietary impedance cardiogram (ICG) analysis algorithm to determine the rate at which CPR compressions are being administered. The SAM 450P uses the measured CPR compression rate to provide both audible and visual feedback prompts to the user to quide them to administer compressions at a rate within the current AHA resuscitation quidelines (i.e., 100-120 compressions per minute). The SAM 450P's audible and visual feedback prompts take the form of voice prompts such as "Push Faster", "Push Slower", and "Good Speed" and LEDs in red, amber and green being lit on the device cover to indicate if the speed at which the compressions are being delivered is too fast, too slow or within the guideline recommendations.
Like the SAM 350P predicate device, the proprietary SAM 450P ECG analysis algorithm automatically determines whether a victim has a shockable or nonshockable rhythm and advises a shock when appropriate. If a shock is required, the SAM 450P will automatically charge to the appropriate energy level and prompt the user to press the illuminated shock button. This enables the delivery of therapeutic energy to the patient.
Like the SAM 350P predicate device, an escalating, truncated exponential biphasic waveform pulse is delivered to the patient via two disposable defibrillator electrodes. This waveform is known as SCOPE® (Self-compensating Output Pulse Envelope). A 150 Joule, 150 Joule, 200 Joule escalating energy sequence is used in accordance with current AHA resuscitation quidelines.
After initial analysis and shock delivery (if appropriate), the SAM 450P will advise that CPR may be commenced via a number of voice prompts such as "Begin CPR" and "It is safe to touch the patient" in addition to emitting an audible metronome.
Like the SAM 350P predicate device, the SAM 450P records the patient's electrocardiogram (ECG) and the patient's ICG (Impedance Cardiogram). The ECG can be viewed using HeartSine's Saver EVO® software.
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The Pad-Pak is a combined battery and electrode unit which is single use. The electrodes used with the SAM 450P are two non-sterile, single-use, self-adhesive, conductive gelled defibrillation electrodes. The Pad-Pak is available in three versions: an adult version, a paediatric version, and an adult version meeting FAA temperature, shock and flammability requirements for use on commercial aircraft. The Pad-Paks are identical to those cleared under K123881 for the SAM 350P.
Like the SAM 350P predicate device, the SAM 450P incorporates the following features:
- . Controls for Power ON/OFF and Shock
- Automated charging at escalating energies of 150J, 150J, 200J ●
- Automated self-tests and LED status indicator ●
- Combined, disposable battery and electrodes (Pad-Pak™)
- Electrode placement guidance voice prompts and LED/icon indicators
- CPR voice prompts and metronome ●
- Paediatric function for victims between the ages of 1 and 8 years at non-● escalating energy of 50 J
- Integral event data recording .
# Indications for Use
The indications for use of the SAM 450P are identical to those cleared under K123881 for the SAM 350P:
The SAM 450P is indicated for use on victims of cardiac arrest who are exhibiting the following signs:
- Unconscious
- Not breathing ●
- Without circulation
The SAM 450P is intended for use by personnel who have been trained in its operation. Users should have received training in basic life support / AED, advanced life support or a physician-authorized emergency medical response training program.
The SAM 450P is indicated for use on patients greater than 8 years old or over 55 lbs (25 kg) when used with the adult samaritan Pad-Pak (Pad-Pak-01 or Pad-Pak-07). The SAM 450P is indicated for use on children between 1 and 8 years of age or up to 55 lbs (25 kg) when used with the samaritan Pediatric-Pak (Pad- Pak-02).
# Substantial Equivalence
The SAM 450P is substantially equivalent to the HeartSine samaritan PAD 350P (K123881) in intended use, technological characteristics and performance:
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# Indications for Use
The indications for use of the SAM 450P are identical to the indications for the SAM 350P predicate device.
# Technological Characteristics
The SAM 450P has very similar technological characteristics to the predicate device. Both devices are prescription use AEDs designed to treat victims of a cardiac arrest that incorporate a simple user interface of voice and text/icon prompts to quide the user in the use of the device. The SAM 450P and the predicate device differ in that the SAM 450P provides both audible and visual CPR feedback prompts to quide the user to administer CPR at a rate between 100-120 compressions per minute in accordance with the current AHA resuscitation guidelines.
CPR rate feedback, while new to HeartSine's SAM 450P defibrillator, is present in other legally marketed AEDs and does not raise new types of safety and effectiveness questions. Like the SAM 350P predicate device, the SAM 450P includes a metronome to advise users of the correct CPR speed, and the audible and visual CPR rate feedback prompts are intended to further assist the user in providing CPR compression speed in accordance with the AHA resuscitation quidelines.
# Performance
The 510(k) includes performance testing demonstrating that the SAM 450P has successfully completed comprehensive bench, animal and usability studies as well as software validation appropriate for a major level of concern device. This testing demonstrates the safety and effectiveness of the SAM 450P and that its performance is substantially equivalent and as safe and as effective as the predicate device and other legally marketed AEDs. Below is a summary of the testing provided in support of the 510(k) submission:
# Non-Clinical Testing
Extensive electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and environmental testing was conducted in accordance with IEC 62366, IEC60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2 and MIL-STD 810F.
Software validation testing was carried out as appropriate for a major level of concern device.
Validation also included testing on key device subassemblies and performance testing of the device as a whole in accordance with device specifications. Although the arrhythmia diagnostic algorithm in the SAM 450P is unchanged from the predicate device, standardised AHA, MIT and CU databases were used to extensively validate the performance of the algorithm in the SAM 450P.
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Bench testing was also conducted to verify that the audible and visual CPR rate feedback prompts function as specified.
# Animal Testing
A GLP animal study was conducted to compare the accuracy and appropriateness of the CPR rate feedback provided by the SAM 450P in comparison to the actual CPR compression rate as determined by video recordings and in comparison to CPR rate feedback provided by another legally marketed device (the Philips MRx defibrillator with Q-CPR functionality).
# Usability Testing
A Usability Study was conducted to demonstrate the acceptable performance of the SAM 450P with regard to time to first shock and the usability of the new CPR feedback prompts.
The performance testing demonstrates that the SAM 450P is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as the predicate device SAM 350P (K123881).
# Conclusion
The information in this 510(k) submission demonstrates that the HeartSine samaritan PAD 450P is substantially equivalent to the predicate device SAM 350P (K123881) with respect to intended use, technological characteristics and performance.
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