K153160 · Medtronic, Inc. · MHX · Mar 30, 2016 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K153160
Device Name
AVIVO Mobile Patient Management (MPM) System
Applicant
Medtronic, Inc.
Product Code
MHX · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Mar 30, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1025
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The AVIVO™ Mobile Patient Management (MPM) System is intended to continuously measure, record and periodically transmit physiological data. The AVIVO™ MPM System is indicated for patients: - With fluid management problems - Taking diuretic medication - Living with heart failure - Living with end-stage renal disease - Suffering from recurrent dehydration - Who require monitoring for the detection of non-lethal cardiac arrhythmias such as, but not limited to, supraventricular tachycardias (e.g. atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, paroxysmal SVTs), ventricular ectopy, bradyarrhythmias and conduction disorders. The AVIVO™ MPM System monitors, derives and displays: - ECG - Heart Rate (including HR variability) - Activity - Posture - Respiration Rate (including RR variability) - Body Fluid Status The system has not been tested specifically for pediatric use.
Device Story
Wearable, wireless physiological monitoring system; consists of torso-adhered Wearable Sensor and handheld Transmitter. Sensor records ECG, activity, posture, respiration, and fluid status; transmits data to secure server. Server derives/calculates physiological parameters. Used in ambulatory settings for extended periods. Data reviewed by healthcare providers via secure online portal; interpretation services provided by Medtronic Monitoring, Inc. Enables identification, diagnosis, and management of clinical conditions/trends. Benefits include continuous remote monitoring for patients with heart failure or renal disease, facilitating timely clinical intervention for arrhythmias or fluid status changes.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, software verification/validation, and adherence to consensus standards including electrical safety, EMC, biocompatibility, and cybersecurity.
Technological Characteristics
Wearable sensor with electrodes; handheld transceiver; secure server for data processing. Connectivity: wireless transmission to server. Standards: IEC 60601-1 (safety), IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), IEC 60601-1-11 (home use), ANSI/AAMI/IEC 60601-2-47 (ambulatory ECG), AAMI/ANSI EC 12 (electrodes), AAMI/ANSI EC 57 (rhythm/ST algorithms), ISO 10993 (biocompatibility), ISO 14971 (risk management).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients with fluid management issues, diuretic use, heart failure, end-stage renal disease, or recurrent dehydration requiring monitoring for non-lethal cardiac arrhythmias (e.g., SVTs, ventricular ectopy, bradyarrhythmias, conduction disorders). Not tested 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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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
March 30, 2016
Medtronic, Inc. Cheryl Swanson Sr. Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist 8200 Coral Sea Street NE Mounds View, Minnesota 55112
Re: K153160
Trade/Device Name: AVIVO™ Mobile Patient Management (MPM) System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1025 Regulation Name: Arrhythmia Detector and Alarm (Including ST-Segment Measurement and Alarm) Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MHX, DSB, DSI Dated: February 29, 2016 Received: March 1, 2016
Dear Cheryl Swanson:
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
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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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) K153160
Device Name
AVIVO™ ® Mobile Patient Management (MPM) System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The AVIVO™ Mobile Patient Management (MPM) System is intended to continuously measure, record and periodically transmit physiological data. The AVIVOTM MPM System is indicated for patients:
- · With fluid management problems
- · Taking diuretic medication
- · Living with heart failure
- · Living with end-stage renal disease
- Suffering from recurrent dehydration
· Who require monitoring for the detection of non-lethal cardiac arrhythmias such as, but not limited to, supraventricular tachycardias (e.g. atrial florillation, atrial flutter, paroxysmal SVTs), ventricular ectopy, bradyarthythmias and conduction disorders.
The AVIVO™ MPM System monitors, derives and displays:
- · ECG
- · Heart Rate (including HR variability)
- · Activity
- Posture
- · Respiration Rate (including RR variability)
- · Body Fluid Status
The system has not been tested specifically for pediatric use.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) SUMMARY
The following table provides background information regarding this Special 510(k) submission:
| Date Prepared: | October 30, 2015 |
|--------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510(k) Owner / Address: | Medtronic, Inc.<br>Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure<br>8200 Coral Sea Street NE<br>Mounds View, MN 55112 |
| Contact Person: | Cheryl Swanson<br>Senior Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist<br>cheryl.swanson@medtronic.com<br>Office: (763) 514-0088<br>Cell: (651) 242-3506<br><br>Secondary Contact:<br>Ryan Calabrese<br>Regulatory Affairs Director<br>ryan.s.calabrese@medtronic.com<br>Office: 763-526-3515 |
| Submission Type: | Special 510(k): Device Modification |
| Device Trade Name: | AVIVOTM Mobile Patient Management (MPM) System |
| Device Common Name: | Mobile Patient Management (MPM) System |
| Product Code and<br>Classification Regulation<br>Name: | DSB: Plethysmograph, Impedence<br>DSI: Detector and Alarm, Arrhythmia<br>MHX: Monitor, Physiological, Patient (With Arrhythmia<br>Detection or Alarms) |
| Predicate Devices: | <b>Primary</b><br>K113187, cleared January 4, 2012 (AVIVO™ MPM)<br><br><b>Secondary</b><br>K113372, cleared March 7, 2012 (NUVANT™ MCT)<br>K133701, cleared February 6, 2014 (NUVANT™ MCT) -<br>rebranded as SEEQ™ MCT |
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# Device Description
The AVIVO™ MPM System is a wearable, wireless physiological monitoring and arrhythmia detection system that is used by patients to aid clinicians in the identification, diagnosis and management of various clinical conditions, events and/or trends. It consists primarily of the Wearable Sensor (monitoring device) and the Transmitter (portable data transmission device). In combination with interpretation services provided by Medtronic Monitoring, Inc.'s Monitoring Center, as well as secure online review of data by healthcare providers, the AVIVO™ MPM System enables patient- and physician-friendly physiological monitoring and arrhythmia detection for extended periods of time.
# Significant Physical and Performance Characteristics of the Device
The AVIVO™ MPM System is comprised of the following non-sterile components:
- The Wearable Sensor, which adheres to the patient's torso, contains electrodes and ● sensors for recording patient information.
- . The Transmitter, which is the patient hand-held transceiver, receives information from the Wearable Sensor and transmits it to the Medtronic Server.
- . The secure Server, which receives information from the Wearable Sensor via the Transmitter, and among other things, derives, calculates and displays the patient's physiological parameters using the data collected by the Wearable Sensor.
#### This remains unchanged from the predicate device.
## Indications for Use Statement
The AVIVO™ Mobile Patient Management (MPM) System is intended to continuously measure, record and periodically transmit physiological data. The AVIVO™ MPM System is indicated for patients:
- . With fluid management problems
- . Taking diuretic medication
- Living with heart failure
- Living with end-stage renal disease
- Suffering from recurrent dehydration
- Who require monitoring for the detection of non-lethal cardiac arrhythmias such as, but not limited to, supraventricular tachycardias (e.g. atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, paroxysmal SVTs), ventricular ectopy, bradyarrhythmias and conduction disorders.
The AVIVO™ MPM System monitors, derives and displays:
- . ECG
- Heart Rate (including HR variability) ●
- Activity
- Posture
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- . Respiration Rate (including RR variability)
- . Body Fluid Status
The system has not been tested specifically for pediatric use.
## Intended Use of the Device
The AVIVO™ MPM System is intended for the ambulatory recording and monitoring of physiological parameter(s).
#### This remains unchanged from the predicate device.
## Comparison of Fundamental Scientific Technology with the Predicate Devices
The subject AVIVO™ MPM System operates the same as the predicates, based on the following fundamental scientific technology:
- . The collection of physiological parameters by a multi-sensor patient-worn device (Wearable Sensor);
- . The transmission of these parameters to a remote Server through a transceiver (Transmitter); and
- . The receipt of the parameters by the Server and subsequent derivation into appropriate useful values for display.
This remains unchanged from the predicate device.
#### Summary of Testing and Performance Data to Demonstrate Substantial Equivalence
The AVIVO™ MPM System is supported by the successful completion of the following tests to demonstrate substantial equivalence.
| Section Description | Modification 1 | Modification 2 | Modification 3 |
|------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Sterilization and<br>Shelf Life | N/A – no changes to<br>sterilization or shelf<br>life related to this<br>modification | Testing for this<br>change already<br>provided in K133701 | N/A - no changes to<br>sterilization or shelf<br>life related to this<br>modification |
| Biocompatibility | N/A – no changes to<br>biocompatibility<br>related to this<br>modification | Although there were<br>no changes to the<br>patient-contacting<br>materials related to<br>this modification,<br>biocompatibility<br>testing was repeated | N/A - no changes to<br>biocompatibility<br>related to this<br>modification |
| Section Description | Modification 1 | Modification 2 | Modification 3 |
| Software | Testing for this<br>modification already<br>provided in K113372 | Testing for this<br>modification already<br>provided in K133701<br>and results provided<br>in K133701 | Discussed in the<br>Software Section |
| EMC Testing | N/A – no EMC<br>changes associated<br>with this modification | Testing for this<br>modification already<br>provided in K133701 | N/A – no EMC<br>changes associated<br>with this modification |
| Performance Testing<br>– Bench<br>Mechanical<br>Electrical | N/A – no mechanical<br>or electrical changes<br>associated with this<br>modification | Testing for this<br>change already<br>provided in K133701 | N/A- no mechanical<br>or electrical changes<br>associated with this<br>modification |
| Performance Testing<br>– Animal | N/A – no animal<br>testing required for<br>this modification | N/A - no animal<br>testing required for<br>this modification | N/A - no animal<br>testing required for<br>this modification |
| Performance Testing<br>- Clinical | N/A – no clinical<br>testing required for<br>this modification | N/A – no clinical<br>testing required for<br>this modification | N/A – no clinical<br>testing required for<br>this modification |
| Cybersecurity | N/A - no<br>cybersecurity changes<br>associated with this<br>modification | N/A – no<br>cybersecurity changes<br>associated with this<br>modification | N/A - no<br>cybersecurity changes<br>associated with this<br>modification.<br><br>Note: This section is<br>included due to the<br>release of the final<br>FDA guidance<br>document since the<br>last submission. See<br>the Cybersecurity<br>Section for details. |
| RF & Wireless<br>Technology | N/A – no RF &<br>Wireless changes<br>associated with this<br>modification. | N/A - no RF or<br>Wireless changes<br>associated with this<br>modification.<br><br>Note: following this<br>submission, the<br>Transmitter's cellular<br>technology was<br>updated. As such, RF | N/A – no RF &<br>Wireless changes<br>associated with this<br>modification. |
| Section Description | Modification 1 | Modification 2 | Modification 3 |
| | | Technology is<br>discussed in the RF<br>& Wireless<br>Technology Section | |
#### Table 4: Summary of Completed Testing to Support this Submission
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System validation testing was also successfully completed to demonstrate that the modified A VIVO™ MPM System functions as expected and that the system meets user needs and intended use.
## Guidance Used to Demonstrate Substantial Equivalence
Guidance documents used/considered for these device modifications include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Draft Guidance Document titled Use of International Standard ISO 10993, Biological ● Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing, issued on April 23, 2013
- Design Considerations for Devices Intended for Home Use, issued on November 24, . 2014
- Radio Frequency Wireless Technology in Medical Devices. issued on August 13, 2013 .
- Content of Premarket Submissions for Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices, issued on October 2, 2014
- Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical ● Devices, issued May 11, 2005
- Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Arrhythmia Detector and Alarm dated ● October 28, 2003
# Standards Used to Demonstrate Substantial Equivalence
Table 5 identifies the standards that were also used, in whole or in part, to demonstrate substantial equivalence:
| Standards Organization /<br>Number | Standards Title | Date / Version |
|------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|
| IEC 60601-1 | Medical electrical equipment – Part 1:<br>General requirements for basic safety<br>and essential performance | 2005 + CORR 1<br>(2006) + CORR 2<br>(2007) / 3rd Edition |
| Standards Organization /<br>Number | Standards Title | Date / Version |
| IEC 60601-1-2 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2:<br>General requirements for basic safety<br>and essential performance - Collateral<br>standard: Electromagnetic<br>compatibility - Requirements and tests | 2007 / 3rd Edition |
| IEC 60601-1-6 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-<br>6: General Requirements for Basic<br>Safety and Essential Performance -<br>Collateral Standard: Usability | 2010-01 / 3rd Edition |
| IEC 60601-1-11 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-<br>11: General Requirements for Basic<br>Safety and Essential Performance -<br>Collateral Standard Requirements for<br>Medical Electrical Equipment and<br>Medical Electrical Systems Used in the<br>Home Healthcare Environment | 2010-04 / 1st Edition |
| ANSI/AAMI/IEC 60601-2-<br>47 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-<br>47: Particular requirements for the<br>safety and essential performance of<br>ambulatory electrocardiographic<br>systems | 2012 / 2nd Edition |
| ANSI/AAMI/IEC 62304 | Medical Device Software - Software<br>life cycle processes (Edition 1) | 2006-005 |
| AAMI/ANSI EC 12 | Disposable ECG electrodes | 2000 (R) 2010 |
| AAMI/ANSI EC 57 | Testing and reporting performance<br>results of cardiac rhythm and ST-<br>segment measurement algorithms | 2012 |
| AAMI/ANSI/ISO 10993-1 | Biological evaluation of medical<br>devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing<br>within a risk management process | 2009 |
| Standards Organization /<br>Number | Standards Title | Date / Version |
| AAMI/ANSI/ISO 10993-5 | Biological evaluation of medical<br>devices – Part 5: Tests for in vitro<br>cytotoxicity | 2009 |
| AAMI/ANSI/ISO 10993-10 | Biological evaluation of medical<br>devices – Part 10: Tests for irritation<br>and skin sensitization | 2010 |
| ISO 14971 | Medical Devices – Application of Risk<br>Management to Medical Devices<br>(Edition 2) | 2007-03-01; 2012 |
#### Table 5: Standards to Demonstrate Substantial Equivalence
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# Conclusion
Medtronic has demonstrated that the AVIVO™ MPM System, as described in this submission, results in a substantially equivalent device because the fundamental scientific technology, operating principles and intended use are unchanged from the predicate devices. Summary data has been provided to demonstrate reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the A VIVO™ MPM System and to demonstrate substantial equivalence to its predicates. As supported by the descriptive information, verification, validation and standards testing, the modified AVIVO™ MPM System is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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