K151776 · Mespere Lifesciences, Inc. · PFA · Aug 12, 2015 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K151776
Device Name
Central Venous Pressure System
Applicant
Mespere Lifesciences, Inc.
Product Code
PFA · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Aug 12, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1140
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
CVP-VENUS-2000 is intended to be used by healthcare professionals for assessment of central venous blood pressure (CVP) of adult individuals.
Device Story
Non-invasive system for central venous pressure (CVP) assessment; utilizes near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) technology to indicate right heart pressure at superior vena cava. Input: optical signals via light emitters and photo detectors. Processing: analog-to-digital conversion at sensor head; signal processing via tablet/laptop. Output: CVP measurement displayed for clinician review. Used in hospital/clinical environments by healthcare professionals. Benefits: non-invasive monitoring of venous pressure; improved sensitivity and data management compared to predicate; reduced cable noise via sensor-head digitization; enhanced usability via lighter cables and smaller sensor head.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data presented. Performance verified through safety testing (IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2), functional system testing, and bench-top comparisons against the predicate Venus 1000 system to ensure equivalent performance.
Technological Characteristics
Non-invasive NIRS technology. Core components: light emitters, photo detectors, A/D converter at sensor head. Connectivity: tablet/laptop interface. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-6, IEC/ISO 62366, ISO 14971, ISO 14155, IEC/EN 62304, EN 1041, ISO 15223-1, ISO 13485, ISO 10993-1, ISO 2859-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for assessment of central venous blood pressure (CVP) in adult individuals by healthcare professionals.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A venous blood pressure manometer is a device attached to a venous catheter to indicate manometrically the central or peripheral venous pressure.
Predicate Devices
Central Venous Pressure System - Mespere Venus 1000 (K131085)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
August 12, 2015
Mespere Lifesciences Inc. Helen Tan Vice President 180 Frobisher Dr. Unit 1C Waterloo, Ontario, N2V2A2 CA
Re: K151776
Trade/Device Name: Central Venous Pressure System - Mespere Venus 2000 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1140 Regulation Name: Venous Blood Pressure Manometer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: PFA Dated: July 9, 2015 Received: July 15, 2015
Dear Helen Tan:
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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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 devicerelated 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.
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Sincerely yours,
Kenneth J. Cavanaugh -S
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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# SECTION 006 INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT
## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: Central Venous Pressure System - Mespere Venus 2000
Indications for Use: CVP-VENUS-2000 is intended to be used by healthcare professionals for assessment of central venous blood pressure (CVP) of adult individuals.
Prescription Use _Yes_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
No Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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SECTION 007
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180 Frobisher Drive, Suite 1C Waterloo. ON N2V 2A2
t: 519-884-7575 £ 519-884-8810
www.mespere.com
### 510(k) SUMMARY
| Submitted by: | Mespere LifeSciences Inc.<br>180 Frobisher Drive, Unit 1C<br>Waterloo, Ontario, Canada<br>N2V 2A2<br>Phone : 1(519) 884-7575<br>Fax: 1(519) 884-8810 |
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| Company contact: | Helen Tan, Vice President |
| Date summary<br>prepared: | 11/05/2015 |
| Trade name: | Central Venous Pressure System – Mespere Venus 2000 |
| Common name: | CVP System |
| Classification<br>name: | 870.1140 (Product code PFA) |
| Classification: | Class II Medical Device |
| Predicate Device: | K131085<br>Central Venous Pressure System - Mespere Venus 1000<br>Product code: PFA<br>Regulation number: 870.1140 |
#### Device Description:
The Mespere LifeSciences Inc. CVP-VENUS-2000 Central Venous Pressure System is used to indicate right heart pressure at the superior vena cava, which is clinically referred to as central venous pressure (CVP).
The Venus 2000 is a modified version of Venus 1000 which has been cleared by FDA. The modification is to improve the detection sensitivity, data managements, and usability. The main improvements are moving the analog to digital conversion chip from the handheld to the sensor head to reduce cable noise and enhance the sensitivity; using a tablet/laptop instead of the handheld unit for faster speed of signal
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180 Frobisher Drive, Suite 10 Waterloo ON N2V 2A7
t: 519-884-7575 £ 519-884-8810
www.mespere.com
processing and easier data management; and using lighter sensor cable and smaller sensor head to enhance usability.
The Venus 2000 system has the same fundamental scientific technology and intended use as the predicate device, the Venus 1000 System.
The device is intended for use in hospital and clinical environments by healthcare professionals.
#### Intended Use/Indications For Use:
The Venus 2000 System is intended to be used by healthcare professionals for assessment of central venous blood pressure (CVP) of adult individuals.
#### Technology Characteristics:
The Venus 2000 System and the predicate device, the Venus 1000 System, have the same intended use and technology characteristics. The Venus 2000 System and the Venus 1000 System are both based on non-invasive near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) technology. The core hardware and software design of the Venus 2000 was kept the same as the Venus 1000, including key components such as light emitters, photo detectors, signal processing, and algorithm.
#### Complied Standards:
The design of the Mespere Venus 2000 device conforms to the following voluntary standards:
- o IEC 60601-1: 2005 + A1 2012 - edition 3.0
- IEC 60601-1-2: 2007 edition 3.0 ●
- IEC 60601-1-6: 2010 ●
- IEC/ISO 62366:2007 ●
- ISO 14971:2007 ●
- ISO 14155:2011
- IEC/EN 62304:2006 ●
- EN 1041:2008
- ISO 15223-1:2012
- ISO 13485:2003 ●
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180 Fronisher Drix Waterloo ON N2V
519-884-7575 £ 519-884-8810
www.mespere.com
- ISO 10993-1:2009 ●
- ISO 2859-1:1999 ●
### Tests:
The Venus 2000 System was subjected to extensive safety testing, performance testing, verification, and validation testing.
The third party tests against IEC 60601-1: 2005 + A1 2012 and IEC 60601-1-2: 2007 of the Venus 2000 System ensured that the device met the industry and safety standards.
The system test of the Venus 2000 System ensured that the device met all its functional specifications.
The bench top test verified that the Venus 2000 System has the same performance as Venus 1000 System and the Venus 2000 System met the design requirements in an ideal non-clinical environment.
There are no further clinical tests required for the Venus 2000. The clinical performance of the Venus 1000 System has been verified and validated. The Venus 2000 system was a device modification. It continues to meet the requirements to patient safety and effectiveness.
#### Substantial Equivalence of Performance:
The Venus 2000 device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device, the Venus 1000 System, in terms of the performance and the technology safety and effectiveness.
#### Conclusions:
The conclusions drawn from the above testing is that the CVP-VENUS-2000 Central Venous Pressure System is substantially equivalent to the predicate device, the CVP-VENUS-1000 Central Venous Pressure System.
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