The ABPM 7100 is an automated, microprocessor controlled ambulatory blood pressure monitor (ABPM) which records, accumulates and stores: heart beat (rate), systolic and diastolic data of an individual patient (in the patient's environment) for a session which may last 24 hours. Ambulatory monitoring is not supported for the 14-20 cm cuff size. It is used with a standard upper-arm cuff for blood pressure measurement. The ABPM 7100 in combination with the Hypertension Management Software (HMS) provides a derived ascending aortic blood pressure wave form and a range of central arterial indices. It is used in those adult patients, where information related to the ascending aortic blood pressure is desired, but in the opinion of the physician, the risk of cardiac catheterization procedure or other invasive monitoring may outweigh the benefits.
Device Story
ABPM 7100 is an automated, microprocessor-controlled ambulatory blood pressure monitor; records heart rate, systolic, and diastolic blood pressure over 24-hour sessions. Device uses oscillometric principle with brachial cuffs; data stored in device memory. Data transmitted via Bluetooth or cable to physician's office computer for analysis using Hypertension Management Software (HMS). HMS performs Pulse Wave Analysis (PWA) to derive ascending aortic blood pressure waveforms and central arterial indices. Used by physicians to assess central blood pressure in adult patients where invasive monitoring (cardiac catheterization) is deemed too risky. Output allows clinicians to evaluate cardiovascular status and inform management decisions without invasive procedures.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical validation conducted per ISO 81060-2:2013. Accuracy testing performed in sitting position with adults and children (3-12 years) for the 14-20 cm cuff. Ambulatory monitoring validation (ergometer) performed for standard cuffs. Results: SBP mean error 1.9 mmHg (SD 6.6), DBP -2.0 mmHg (SD 5.5) for sequential measurements; SBP mean error -0.2 mmHg (SD 7.2), DBP -1.2 mmHg (SD 6.3) for ambulatory monitoring. All criteria passed.
Technological Characteristics
Oscillometric measurement principle; microprocessor-controlled. Power: 2x AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries. Connectivity: Bluetooth/cable. Software: Hypertension Management Software (HMS) 5.0 for PWA. Complies with ISO 81060-2 (accuracy), ISO 10993-1 (biocompatibility), and electrical safety standards. Non-sterile, reusable.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult patients requiring non-invasive monitoring of blood pressure and central arterial indices where invasive monitoring is contraindicated or carries excessive risk. Not indicated for ambulatory monitoring using the 14-20 cm cuff size.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A noninvasive blood pressure measurement system is a device that provides a signal from which systolic, diastolic, mean, or any combination of the three pressures can be derived through the use of tranducers placed on the surface of the body.
Predicate Devices
ABPM 7100 PWA with Hypertension Management Software Client Server 4.7 (K140928)
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July 19, 2016
I.E.M. GmbH Hella Witt Regulatory Affairs Cockerillstr.69 Stolberg, 52222 DE Germany
Re: K153557
Trade/Device Name: ABPM 7100, Hypertension Management Software version 5.0 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1130 Regulation Name: Noninvasive Blood Pressure Measurement System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DXN Dated: June 15, 2016 Received: June 20, 2016
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#### Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K153557
Device Name ABPM 7100
used with the application software Hypertension Management Software (HMS)
Indications for Use (Describe)
The ABPM 7100 is an automated, microprocessor controlled ambulatory blood pressure monitor (ABPM) which records, accumulates and stores: heart beat (rate), systolic and diastolic data of an individual patient (in the patient's environment) for a session which may last 24 hours. Ambulatory monitoring is not supported for the 14-20 cm cuff size.
It is used with a standard upper-arm cuff for blood pressure measurement.
The ABPM 7100 in combination with the Hypertension Management Software (HMS) provides a derived ascending aortic blood pressure wave form and a range of central indices. It is used in those adult patients, where information related to the ascending aortic blood pressure is desired, but in the physician, the risk of cardiac catheterization procedure or other invasive monitoring may outweigh the benefits.
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# Section 05: 510(k) Summary
#### Submission Sponsor and Correspondent
I.E.M. GmbH
(Industrielle Entwicklung Medizintechnik und Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH)
Cockerillstraße 69
52222 Stolberg
Germany
Phone: +49 2402 9500 75 Fax: +49 2402 9500 11 Contact: Hella Witt
FDA Establishment Registration # 9617476
Date prepared: December 2015
#### Device identification
| Trade Name | ABPM 7100 with Hypertension Management Software |
|----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|
| Common name: | Noninvasive blood pressure measurement system |
| Classification Regulation: | CFR 870.1130 |
| Product Code: | DXN |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Classification Panel: | Cardiovascular |
#### Legally Marketed Predicate Device
K140928, ABPM 7100 PWA with Hypertension Management Software Client Server 4.7
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# Device Description
The ABPM 7100 applies the oscillometric principle for blood pressure measurements. The ABPM 7100 consists of the following hardware:
- the ABPM 7100 recorder -
- the brachial blood pressure cuff -
The ABPM 7100 is available with five different cuff sizes to adapt to the patient's arm size.
Initially, the device is prepared for a new patient and measurements are started. Measurement data is recorded and stored in the device's memory. The data can then be transmitted to a computer in the physician's office via Bluetooth or cable for storage, presentation and analysis.
Central Blood Pressure (CBP) calculation is realized through Pulse Wave Analysis, conducted by the Hypertension Management Software with CBP Upgrade.
# Indications for Use:
- The ABPM 7100 is an automated, microprocessor controlled ambulatory blood ● pressure monitor (ABPM) which records, accumulates and stores: heart beat (rate), systolic and diastolic data of an individual patient (in the patient's environment) for a session which may last 24 hours. Ambulatory monitoring is not supported for the 14-20 cm cuff size.
- . It is used with a standard upper-arm cuff for blood pressure measurement.
- The ABPM 7100 in combination with the Hypertension Management Software ● (HMS) provides a derived ascending aortic blood pressure wave form and a range of central arterial indices. It is used in those adult patients, where information related to the ascending aortic blood pressure is desired, but in the opinion of the physician, the risk of cardiac catheterization procedure or other invasive monitoring may outweigh the benefits.
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## Device Comparison Summary
| Trade name | ABPM 7100 | ABPM 7100 |
|-------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | I.E.M GmbH | I.E.M GmbH |
| 510(k) Number | K140928 | K153557 |
| Product Code | DXN | DXN |
| Regulation Number | 870.1130 | 870.1130 |
| Class | II | II |
| Regulation Name | Non-Invasive blood pressure<br>measurement system | Non-Invasive blood pressure<br>measurement system |
| Sterile | non-sterile | non-sterile |
| Single-Use | NO | NO |
| Power | 2 alkaline 1.5 V batteries (AA) or<br>rechargeable 1.2 V (AA) | 2 alkaline 1.5 V batteries (AA) or<br>rechargeable 1.2 V (AA) |
| Measurement<br>principle | Oscillometric | Oscillometric |
| Complies with ISO<br>81060-2 | YES | YES |
| Cuff | 4 cuff sizes | 5 cuff sizes |
| Latex free | YES | YES |
| Complies with ISO<br>10993-1 | YES | YES |
| Electrical safety<br>testing passed | YES | YES |
Table A : Device technical comparison
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| | Table B: Comparison IEM Analysis Software<br>Hypertension Management | |
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| | Hypertension Management<br>Software Client Server<br>(HMS CS) | Hypertension Management<br>Software (HMS) |
| Trade name<br>analysis software | | |
| Software version | HMS CS 4.7-US | HMS 5.0 |
| Manufacturer | I.E.M GmbH | I.E.M GmbH |
| 510(k) Number | K140928 | K153557 |
| Product Code | DXN | DXN |
| Regulation Number | 870.1130 | 870.1130 |
| Class | II | II |
| Regulation Name | Non-Invasive blood pressure<br>measurement system | Non-Invasive blood pressure<br>measurement system |
| Patient<br>management | List, select from list, modify,<br>delete, import, export | List, select from list, modify,<br>delete, import, export |
| Overview of<br>measurement data | Overview of all measurements<br>with date/time and type | Overview of all measurements<br>with date/time and type |
| Print report with<br>patient data, graph<br>and comments | YES | YES |
| Pulse Wave<br>Analysis | Generally accessible with HMS<br>CS 4.7 | Accessible with HMS 5.0 and<br>CBP Upgrade license |
| Compatibility with<br>other devices | Common database for the data<br>collected by compatibly I.E:M.<br>devices | Compatibility with ABPM 7100 |
Table B: Technical comparison analysis software
#### Substantial Equivalence Discussion
Full blood pressure measurement technology, hardware including electrical components, sensors and safety circuits are the same as of the cleared device. The embedded device software (=firmware) algorithms for blood pressure measurement are the same.
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## Section 05: 510(k) Summary
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Functionality and technology for read-out, storage, evaluation and display of data related to ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) and Pulse Wave Analysis is substantially equivalent. Modifications for the customization of the software followed written internal procedures that implement the processes described in FDA Guidance "General Principles of Software Validation", and Risk Management conducted in accordance with ISO 14971. All required software testing was completed as part of the software verification and validation, and all tests passed.
Following device modifications, the ABPM 7100 in combination with the Hypertension Management Software (HMS) meets all the requirements for overall design. Testing confirms that the design output meets the design inputs. The ABPM 7100 with HMS passed all testing, which supports the claims of substantial equivalence and safe operation.
The ABPM 7100 passed all testing in accordance with applicable voluntary standards for Electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility and biocompatibility.
Performance testing according to recognized standards confirms compliance with the particular requirements for the safety, including essential performance, of automatic cycling non-invasive blood pressure monitoring equipment.
Accuracy testing of blood pressure measurements was conducted in sitting position with adults and children (age group 3-12 years), and covered the new cuff size (14-20 cm). Erqometer validation conducted for ambulatory monitoring did not include the new cuff size (14-20 cm)
The clinical validation demonstrates adequate NIBP accuracy in accordance with ISO 81060-2, and shows that product specifications are met in compliance to the intended use. Accuracy tests were conducted according to ISO 81060-2: 2013
- -Section 5.2.4.2 (same arm sequential measurements), and
- । Section 5.2.6 (additional requirements for use in ambulatory monitoring), applying the opposite arm simultaneous method for the ergometer validation.
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# Test results - Same arm sequential measurements (ISO 81060-2):
| Mean error of determination (Criterion 1) | | | |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------|-------------------------------------------|----------|
| | Mean error and (sd) | Acceptance for mean error<br>and sd | Judgment |
| SBP | 1.9 mmHg (6.6 mmHg) | $\pm$ 5.0 mmHg (8.0 mmHg) | Pass |
| DBP | -2.0 mmHg (5.5 mmHg) | $\pm$ 5.0 mmHg (8.0 mmHg) | Pass |
| Standard deviation of averaged paired determination per subject (Criterion 2) | | | |
| | Standard deviation | Maximum permissible<br>standard deviation | Judgment |
| SBP | 5.44 mmHg | 6.68 mmHg | Pass |
| DBP | 4.48 mmHg | 6.65 mmHg | Pass |
## Test results – Ambulatory monitoring (ergometer validation)
| Mean error of determination (Criterion 1) | | | |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------|-------------------------------------------|----------|
| | Mean error and (sd) | Acceptance for mean error<br>and sd | Judgment |
| SBP | -0.2 mmHg (7.2mmHg) | ± 5.0 mmHg (8.0 mmHg) | Pass |
| DBP | -1.2 mmHg (6.3 mmHg) | ± 5.0 mmHg (8.0 mmHg) | Pass |
| Standard deviation of averaged paired determination per subject (Criterion 2) | | | |
| | Standard deviation | Maximum permissible<br>standard deviation | Judgment |
| SBP | 4.00 mmHg | 6.95 mmHg | Pass |
| DBP | 4.04 mmHg | 6.84 mmHg | Pass |
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## Section 05: 510(k) Summary
## Conclusion
From Risk Assessment and device testing I.E.M. concludes that the modified device performs as well and is as save as the predicate device. Performance testing confirms that product specifications are met in accordance with the technological characteristics and the intended use.
The modified ABPM 7100 meets all the stated requirements for overall design, performance, biocompatibility, electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility. The device passed all testing in accordance with the applicable voluntary international standards.
The ABPM 7100 with Hypertension Management Software are substantially equivalent to the predicate device ABPM 7100 with HMS CS.
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