Clinical study data (30 patients); Post Market Observation (PMO) data (15 patients)
Clinical data from an Australian clinical study and a European Post Market Observation were used to demonstrate the implantation procedure and sensing quality of the BioMonitor 2.
Implantable Cardiac Monitor; Clinical study; Post Market Observation
Clinical Evidence
Study Design
Population
Comparator
Key Endpoints
BioMonitor 2 Clinical Study; Clinical study of implantation procedure and sensing quality; Study Period: December 18, 2014 through July 06, 2015
Patients requiring an implantable cardiac monitor; Sample Size: 30; Number of Sites: 5
Not applicable for this study
Implantation procedure and sensing quality
Post Market Observation (PMO); Post Market Observation; Study Period: As of October 9, 2015
The BioMonitor 2 indicated to detect the following cardiac arrhythmias: - atrial fibrillation - bradycardia - sudden rate drop - high ventricular rate (HVR) - asystole The BioMonitor 2 is indicated for use in: - Patients with clinical syndromes or situations at increased risk of cardiac arrhythmias - Patients who experience transient symptoms that may suggest a cardiac arrhythmia - The device has not been tested for and is not intended for pediatric use
Device Story
BioMonitor 2 is a small, leadless, implantable cardiac monitor (ICM) used for continuous subcutaneous ECG monitoring. It detects arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, sudden rate drop, high ventricular rate, and asystole. The device automatically records arrhythmia episodes and supports patient-triggered recordings via a Remote Assistant. It is implanted subcutaneously; physicians manage the device and review transmitted data via the BIOTRONIK Home Monitoring system. The device provides clinicians with diagnostic data to identify cardiac arrhythmias, facilitating clinical decision-making and patient management. It features a smaller form factor and weight compared to its predecessor and is MR conditional for 1.5T and 3.0T full-body scans.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical study included 30 patients across 5 Australian sites (Dec 2014–July 2015) to evaluate implantation procedure and sensing quality. Additional data from 15 European post-market observations provided. No specific sensitivity/specificity metrics reported in the summary; evidence focused on successful implantation and device performance.
Technological Characteristics
Leadless implantable device; 88.4 x 15.2 x 6.2 mm; 10.1 g; 5 cc volume. Sensing via two electrodes on device body. MR conditional (1.5T and 3.0T). Connectivity via Home Monitoring system. Tested per ISO 14708-1, ISO/TS 10974, and EN 45502 standards. Sterilization per ISO 11135-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients with clinical syndromes/situations at increased risk of cardiac arrhythmias or experiencing transient symptoms suggesting arrhythmia. Not for pediatric use.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
The arrhythmia detector and alarm device monitors an electrocardiogram and is designed to produce a visible or audible signal or alarm when atrial or ventricular arrhythmia, such as premature contraction or ventricular fibrillation, occurs.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Arrhythmia Detector and Alarm” will serve as the special control. See § 870.1 for the availability of this guidance document.
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April 11, 2016
Biotronik, Inc. Jon Brumbaugh Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Compliance 6024 Jean Road Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035
Re: K152995
Trade/Device Name: BioMonitor 2 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1025 Regulation Name: Arrhythmia Detector and Alarm (Including ST-Segment Measurement and Alarm) Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MXD Dated: March 10. 2016 Received: March 11, 2016
Dear Jon Brumbaugh:
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,
Mitchell Stein
forBram 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) K152995 - Page 1 of 1
Device Name BioMonitor 2
Indications for Use (Describe)
The BioMonitor 2 indicated to detect the following cardiac arrhythmias:
- atrial fibrillation
- bradycardia
- sudden rate drop
- high ventricular rate (HVR)
- asystole
The BioMonitor 2 is indicated for use in:
- Patients with clinical syndromes or situations at increased risk of cardiac arrhythmias
- Patients who experience transient symptoms that may suggest a cardiac arrhythmia
- The device has not been tested for and is not intended for pediatric use
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
|-------------------------------------------------|
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X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# BioMonitor 2 Implantable Cardiac Monitor
Traditional 510(k) Premarket Notification
# 1. SUBMISSION INFORMATION
| Date 510(k) Summary Prepared: | October 9, 2015 |
|-------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Name and Address of Sponsor: | BIOTRONIK, Inc.<br>6024 Jean Road<br>Lake Oswego, OR 97035 |
| Establishment Registration Number: | 1028232 |
| Name and Address of Manufacturer: | BIOTRONIK SE & Co. KG (reg. no. 9610139)<br>Woermannkehre 1,<br>12359 Berlin, Germany<br>011-49-30-689-05-1210<br><br>Sterigenics Germany GmbH<br>Kasteler Straße 45<br>D- 65203 Wiesbaden, Germany |
| Contact Person(s) and Phone Number: | Jon Brumbaugh<br>VP, Regulatory Affairs and Compliance<br>Phone (888) 345-0374<br>Fax (800) 913-6993<br>jon.brumbaugh@biotronik.com |
| Device Name: | Trade Name: BioMonitor 2<br>Common Name: Implantable Cardiac Monitor<br>Classification Name: Arrhythmia detector and alarm (including ST-segment<br>measurement and alarm).<br>Classification: Class II (21 CFR 870.1025)<br>Product Code: MXD |
## General Description:
The BioMonitor 2 is a small, leadless, implantable device that uses two electrodes on the body of the device to monitor continuously the patient's subcutaneous ECG. The BioMonitor 2 is designed to record automaticallythe occurrence of arrhythmias in a patient. Recordings can also be triggered by use of the associated Remote Assistant. Arrhythmia may be classified as atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, asystole, or high ventricular rate. The device memory can automatically store a maximum of 55 separately recorded SECG-episodes of 40 seconds each, and 4 patient triggered SECG-episodes of 7.5 minutes.
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# Predicate Devices:
- BIOTRONIK BioMonitor with AF Detection (K143503, cleared March 19, 2015) ●
# Indication for Use:
The BioMonitor 2 is indicated to detect the following cardiac arrhythmias:
- atrial fibrillation ●
- bradycardia,
- . sudden rate drop,
- high ventricular rate (HVR), ●
- asystole. ●
The BioMonitor 2 is indicated for use in:
- Patients with clinical syndromes or situations at increased risk of cardiac arrhythmias .
- Patients who experience transient symptoms that may suggest a cardiac arrhythmia ●
- The device has not been tested for and it is not intended for pediatric use ●
# Technological Characteristics and Substantial Equivalence:
The substantial equivalence claim between the subject and the predicate device is supported by the information included in this premarket notification. This includes the following information:
- Description of the subject and predicate devices -
- -Intended use of the subject and predicate devices
- -Performance of the subject and predicate devices
- -Technological characteristics of the subject and predicate devices
- -Validation testing
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# Table 1: BioMonitor 2 Compared to Predicate Device (changes are highlighted)
| Technical Data | BioMonitor | BioMonitor 2 |
|----------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| FDA Clearance | K143503 | Subject |
| Dimensions (mm) | 53.3 x 42.7 x 7.1 | 88.4 x 15.2 x 6.2 |
| Length x Width x Height | | Rigid portion 55.5 x 15.2 x 6.2 |
| Volume | 12.5 cc | 5 cc |
| Weight | 26 g | 10.1 g |
| Longevity | 48 months (+ 12 months pre-implant shelf life + 2 months ERI life) | |
| Subcutaneous ECG Recording | Yes | |
| Pre and Post Event Storage | Yes | |
| sECG Storage | 35.8 min<br>22.5 min for patient<br>triggered events<br>13.3 min for auto-<br>activated events<br>Longest/oldest/newest | >66 min<br>30 min for patient triggered events<br>36.7 min for auto-activated events<br>Longest/oldest/newest |
| Patient Activation | 7.5 min per event<br>7 min prior to activation<br>0.5 min following activation | |
| Asystole<br>Brady/rate drop<br>VT-FVT | 40 s/episode<br>30 s prior auto activation<br>10 s post auto activation | |
| AF | 40 s/episode<br>30 s prior auto activation<br>10 s post auto activation | |
| Vector Mapping Required | No | |
| Sampling Rate | 128 Hz | |
| Auto Activation Triggers | Yes | |
| Manual (Patient) Activation<br>Trigger | Yes - via magnet | Yes - via Remote Assistant |
| High Rate Trigger | Yes | |
| Programmable High Rate Count | Yes | |
| Low Rate Trigger | Yes | |
| Asystole Trigger | Yes | |
| Remote Monitoring | Home Monitoring daily<br>transmissions, up to 1<br>episode per day | Home Monitoring daily transmissions, up<br>to 6 episodes (at least one per triggered<br>event type) per day |
| QRS Detection | Combination signal out of<br>3 vectors | Single vector |
| MR Conditional | 1.5T, full body scan | 1.5T and 3.0T, fully body scan |
# Performance Data:
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
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## Software Verification and Validation Testing
Software verification and validation testing were conducted and documentation was provided as recommended by FDA's Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices" in a separate submission. The software for this device was considered as a "major" level of concern, since a failure or latent flaw in the software could directly result in serious injury or death to the patient or operator.
#### 3.0T MRI Scan Testing
BIOTRONIK conducted validation testing according to the Joint Working Group's International Technical Specification for ISO/TS 10974: 2012 (E). The following tests were performed:
- ·Gradient Induced Heating
- •Vibration
- ·Static Malfunction
- •Gradient Radiated Malfunction
- •Vibration Malfunction
#### Clinical Study
The objective of this study was to provide clinical data of the implantation procedure and the sensing quality of BIOTRONIK's second generation of Implantable Cardiac Monitor (ICM) BioMonitor 2. Data from 30 patients at 5 Australian clinical sites from December 18, 2014 through July 06, 2015 is included to support the substantial equivalence of BioMonitor 2 when compared to the predicate device. Additional implantations have commenced recently in Europe as part of a controlled Post Market Observation (PMO), as of October 9, 2015 there have been 15 implantations.
#### List of Applied Standards
The BioMonitor 2 was tested in accordance with the following standards:
- EN 45502-1 (1997) Section 21
- EN 45502-2-1 (2003) Section 6.1.3 ●
- . ISO 11135-1 (2007)
- ISO 14708-1 (2014) ●
- . ISO/TS 10974 (2012)
## Conclusion:
BIOTRONIK considers the BioMonitor 2 implantable cardiac monitor to be substantially equivalent to legally marketed predicate devices through the data and information presented. No safety or effectiveness issues were identified.
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