K152043 · Schiller AG · DPS · May 6, 2016 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K152043
Device Name
Diagnostic Station DS20
Applicant
Schiller AG
Product Code
DPS · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
May 6, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.2340
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Diagnostic Station DS20 is a 12-lead EGG device used for the recording, analysis and evaluation of ECG waveforms. Recordings made with the DS20 can be used as a diagnostic aid for heart function and heart conditions. The DS20 also measures the following patient vital information to further assessment: pulmonary lung function (spirometry), blood pressure, functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2), carboxyhemoglobin saturation (SpCO), respiration, temperature, and weight. The DS20 is intended for data collection only. It is not intended for continuous momitoring use and does not provide an alarm function. The DS20 is indicated for use in hospital and clinic settings, on adult and pediatric patients.
Device Story
Diagnostic Station DS20 is a multi-parameter diagnostic device for hospital/clinic use by clinicians. Inputs include 12-lead/5-lead ECG leads, spirometry sensors, NIBP cuffs, SpO2/SpCO sensors, respiration sensors, temperature probes, and weight scales. Device processes physiological signals to generate ECG waveforms and vital sign measurements; supports data storage and retrieval via Ethernet/WiFi connection to SCHILLER SEMA3 Data Management System. Output is displayed on a color touch panel or printed via external laser printer. Device aids clinicians in assessing heart function and patient vitals; does not provide continuous monitoring or alarms. Benefits include consolidated diagnostic data collection for patient assessment.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Device performance verified through electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), EMC (IEC 60601-1-2), and specific performance standards for ECG (IEC 60601-2-25/27), NIBP (IEC 80601-2-30), pulse oximetry (ISO 80601-2-61), thermometers (ISO 80601-2-56), and usability (IEC 62366). Software verification and validation conducted per FDA guidance for moderate level of concern.
Technological Characteristics
Multi-parameter diagnostic station; mains/battery powered. Integrates OEM modules for NIBP, SpO2/SpCO, respiration, temperature, and spirometry. Features color touch-panel display, Ethernet/WiFi connectivity for SEMA3 system integration. Complies with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-25, IEC 60601-2-27, IEC 80601-2-30, ISO 80601-2-49, ISO 80601-2-56, ISO 80601-2-61. Software developed per IEC 62304.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult and pediatric patients in hospital and clinic settings for recording, analysis, and evaluation of 12-lead ECG waveforms and measurement of vital signs (spirometry, blood pressure, SpO2, SpCO, respiration, temperature, weight). Not for continuous monitoring.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An electrocardiograph is a device used to process the electrical signal transmitted through two or more electrocardiograph electrodes and to produce a visual display of the electrical signal produced by the heart.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
May 6, 2016
Schiller Ag % Jim Chickering Regulatory Affairs Manager Zoe Medical, Inc. 460 Boston Street Topsfield, Massachusetts 01983
Re: K152043 Trade/Device Name: Diagnostic Station Ds20 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2340 Regulation Name: Electrocardiograph Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DPS, DXN, BZG, DQA, MWI, BZQ, FLL, JKS Dated: March 21, 2016 Received: March 29, 2016
Dear Jim Chickering:
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, Shawn W. Forrest -S 2016.05.06 09:06:22 -04'00'
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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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K152043
Device Name Diagnostic Station DS20
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Diagnostic Station DS20 is a 12-lead EGG device used for the recording, analysis and evaluation of ECG waveforms. Recordings made with the DS20 can be used as a diagnostic aid for heart function and heart conditions.
The DS20 also measures the following patient vital information to further assessment: pulmonary lung function (spirometry), blood pressure, functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2), carboxyhemoglobin saturation (SpCO), respiration, temperature, and weight.
The DS20 is intended for data collection only. It is not intended for continuous momitoring use and does not provide an alarm function.
The DS20 is indicated for use in hospital and clinic settings, on adult and pediatric patients.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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# 510(k) Summarv
#### I. SUBMITTER
SCHILLER AG Altgasse 68 CH-6341 Baar Switzerland
Phone: +41 41 766 42 52 FAX: +41 41 761 08 80
Contact Person: Zhenrong Yu MD, PhD Date Prepared: June 30, 2015
#### II. DEVICE
Name of Device: Diagnostic Station DS20
Common Name: Electrocardiograph, Diagnostic Spirometer, Vital Signs Device
Classification Product Code:
DPS - Electrocardiograph (21 CFR 870.2340)
Secondary Product Codes:
DXN - NIBP Measurement System (21 CFR 870.1130) BZG - Diagnostic Spirometer (21 CFR 870.1840) DQA - Oximeter (21 CFR 870.2700) MWI - Physiological Patient Monitor (21 CFR 870.2300) BZQ - Breathing Frequency Monitor (21 CFR 868.2375) FLL - Clinical Electronic Thermometer (21 CFR 880.2910) JKS - Carbon Monoxide Test System (21 CFR 862.3220)
Regulatory Class: II
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## III. PREDICATE DEVICE
The primary predicate device is the SCHILLER Cardiovit AT-10 Plus.
Secondary predicate devices are cited for their use of the same physiological parameter OEM module as the subject device.
No reference devices were used in this submission.
| Predicate Scope | Predicate Device | 510(k) | Classification |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|---------|----------------|
| Primary Predicate<br>(12-lead ECG Electrocardiograph<br>with Spirometry option) | SCHILLER Cardiovit AT-10 Plus | K050686 | DPS |
| OEM Module<br>Non-invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP) | SCHILLER BP-200 Plus | K063814 | DXN |
| OEM Module<br>Pulse Oximetry (SpO2) | Covidien Respiratory Patient<br>Monitor | K130320 | DQA |
| OEM Module<br>Pulse Oximetry (SpO2, SpCO) | Masimo Radical 7 | K110028 | DQA, JKS |
| OEM Module<br>5-lead ECG and Respiration | Zoe Medical Nightingale<br>Monitoring System | K130740 | MWI |
| OEM Module<br>Temperature | Exergen<br>Temporal Scanner Thermometer | K011291 | FLL |
#### IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Diagnostic Station DS20 is a 12-lead EGG (Electrocardiograph) device used for the recording, analysis and evaluation of ECG waveforms. It also measures the following patient vital information to further aid in patient assessment: pulmonary lung function (spirometry), blood pressure, functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO>), carboxyhemoglobin saturation (SpCO), respiration, temperature and weight. It also supports a 5-lead ECG measurement of heart rate when 12-lead ECG analysis is not needed.
The DS20 does not provide a patient monitoring capability with alarm annunciation.
The DS20 has a color display. It accepts user input via a touch panel, barcode scanner or keyboard. It can generate a variety of reports that can be viewed on the display or printed on a strip chart recorder or laser printer.
The DS20 is mains- or battery-powered and uses sensors that come in contact with the patient.
The DS20 is intended to function in the patient vicinity alongside other medical devices. It can operate as a stand-alone device or can be connected to the SCHILLER SEMA3 Data Management System via Ethernet (land-line or WiFi) in order to store reports and retrieve work orders for a given patient.
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### V. INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Diagnostic Station DS20 is a 12-lead EGG device used for the recording, analysis and evaluation of ECG waveforms. Recordings made with the DS20 can be used as a diagnostic aid for heart function and heart conditions.
The DS20 also measures the following patient vital information to further aid in patient assessment: pulmonary lung function (spirometry), blood pressure, functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO-), carboxyhemoglobin saturation (SpCO), respiration, temperature, and weight.
The DS20 is intended for data collection only. It is not intended for continuous monitoring use and does not provide an alarm function.
The DS20 is indicated for use in hospital and clinic settings, on adult and pediatric patients.
#### VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH PREDICATE
The subject device has the same technological characteristics and intended use as the primary predicate.
Differences between the subject device and primary predicate include the use of:
- . a larger display
- a touch panel instead of fixed keys for user input ●
- an external laser printer instead of an integrated thermal printer for reports ●
- . newer battery technology
- . more readily available electrical components (e.g., microcontrollers, memory chips)
Additional physiological parameters have been added to the subject device, which are provided by OEM modules. These OEM modules are used in the cited secondary predicates.
These differences do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness.
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## VII. PERFORMANCE DATA
#### Electrical safety, essential performance and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing
The Diagnostic Station DS20 was successfully tested to the following regulatory standards:
| Standard | Standard Title |
|--------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| IEC 60601-1:2005 +<br>CORR 1 (2006) +<br>CORR 2 (2007) | 3rd Edition, Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance |
| AAMI ES 60601-1:2005 | 3rd Edition, Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance |
| ANSI/AAMI SP10:2002,<br>Am1:2003 | Manual, electronic and automated sphygmomanometers |
| IEC 60601-1-2:2007 | Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility |
| IEC 60601-1-4:2000 | Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1-4: General Requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Programmable electrical medical systems |
| IEC 60601-1-6:2010 | Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1-6: General Requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Usability |
| IEC 60601-2-25:2011 | Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 2-25: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of electrocardiographs |
| IEC 60601-2-27:2011 | Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 2-27: Particular requirements for the safety, including essential performance, of electrocardiographic monitoring equipment |
| IEC 80601-2-30:2009 | Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 2-30: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of automated noninvasive sphygmomanometers |
| ISO 80601-2-49:2011 | Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 2-49: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of multifunction patient monitoring equipment |
| ISO 80601-2-56:2009 | Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 2-56: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of clinical thermometers for body temperature measurement |
| ISO 80601-2-61:2011 | Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 2-61: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of pulse oximeter equipment |
| IEC 62366:2007 +<br>A1:2014 | Medical Devices - Application of usability engineering to medical devices |
| IEC 62304:2006 | Medical Device Software - Software life cycle processes |
#### Software Verification and Validation Testing
Software verification and validation testing was conducted as recommended by FDA's Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices." The software for this device is considered as a "moderate" level of concern, since a failure or latent flaw in the software could indirectly result in minor injury to the patient through incorrect or delayed information or through the action of a care provider.
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## VIII. CONCLUSIONS
Based upon a comparison of devices and performance testing results, the SCHILLER Diagnostic Station DS20 is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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