The SunTech CT40 (Model 260) is a non-invasive oscillometric spot check vital signs device. The CT40 is capable of measuring and displaying brachial systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, percent oxygenated hemoglobin (SpO2) and body temperature on children 3 years of age to adults. This device is intended for use by a qualified clinician when it is necessary to take one or more vital signs measurements on a patient. The CT40 is only for measurement, recording, and display. It makes no specific diagnoses.
Device Story
Portable spot-check vital signs device; measures brachial blood pressure (oscillometric), heart rate, SpO2 (plethysmography), and temperature (thermistor or IR). Input: cuff pressure waves, finger sensor signals, temperature probe voltage/IR radiation. Output: numeric values on LCD. Used in clinics/physician offices by clinicians. Device includes base unit, removable SpO2/temp modules, rechargeable battery, and connectivity (USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi). Data used for patient monitoring; no diagnostic interpretation provided.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Compliance with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 80601-2-30, ISO 81060-2, ISO 80601-2-56, and ISO 80601-2-61. NIBP clinical validation study (97-0143-XX-CV-81060-2) performed per ISO 81060-2.
Technological Characteristics
ABS plastic enclosure; oscillometric NIBP; thermistor or IR temperature sensing; plethysmographic SpO2; rechargeable Li-ion battery; 100-240 VAC power; LCD display; USB/Ethernet/Wi-Fi connectivity. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 80601-2-30, ISO 81060-2, ISO 80601-2-56, ISO 80601-2-61, IEC 62304, IEC 62366.
Indications for Use
Indicated for non-invasive measurement and display of brachial systolic/diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, SpO2, and body temperature in pediatric (3+ years) and adult patients by qualified clinicians in clinical settings.
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.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
February 17, 2017
SunTech Medical, Inc. Chuck Setzer Quality & Regulatory Affairs Manager 507 Airport Blvd Suite 117 Morrisville, North Carolina 27560
Re: K160439
Trade/Device Name: SunTech CT40 Spot-check Vital Signs Device (Model 260) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1130 Regulation Name: Noninvasive Blood Pressure Measurement System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DXN, DOA, FLL Dated: June 3, 2016 Received: June 7, 2016
Dear Chuck Setzer:
This letter corrects our substantially equivalent letter of July 06, 2016.
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. Isting 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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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K160439
Device Name
CT40 Vital Signs, Spot Check Vital Signs Device
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The SunTech CT40 (Model 260) is a non-invasive oscillometric spot check vital signs device. The CT40 is capable of measuring and displaying brachial systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, percent oxygenated hemoglobin (SpO2) and body temperature on children 3 years of age to adults. This device is intended for use by a qualified clinician when it is necessary to take one or more vital signs measurements on a patient. The CT40 is only for measurement, recording, and display. It makes no specific diagnoses.
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SunTech Medical, Inc. Abbreviated 510(k) Submission CT40 (Model 260) 510(k) Summary
### (1) Submitter information
| Name: | SunTech Medical, Inc |
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| Address: | 507 Airport Boulevard<br>Suite 117<br>Morrisville, North Carolina 27560-8200 |
| Telephone: | 919.654.2334 |
| FAX: | 919.654.2301 |
| Contact person: | Charles Setzer (Official Correspondent).<br>SunTech Medical<br>507 Airport Boulevard<br>Suite 117<br>Morrisville, North Carolina 27560-8200<br>Tel: 919-654-2334<br>Fax: 919-654-2301 |
| Date prepared: | February 12. 2016 |
#### (2) Name of Device
| Trade Name: | CT40; Model 260; CT40 Spot-check Vital Signs Device |
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| Common Name: | NIBP, SpO2 and Temperature Device |
| Classification name: | Noninvasive Blood Pressure Measurement System, DXN 870.1130 |
### (3) Legally-marketed predicate devices
The CT40 (Model 260) is an updated version of SunTech's 247 Spot Check Device (K070750). It includes the same measurement parameters, NIBP, SpO2 and temperature, as the 247 device.
The new CT40 (Model 260) has the same intended use of the 247 device. Both the CT40 and 247 devices have NIBP as a standard parameter and have optional SpO2 and Temperature modules that can be added if desired.
The CT40 also includes a touch-less IR thermometry option that the 247 does not have. For this added temperature option the Spot Vital Signs LXi by Welch-Allyn Inc. [510k # K101680] is used as a predicate device.
### (4) Description
The CT40 (Model 260) is designed to non-invasively measure systolic and diastolic blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation (SpO2) for adult and pediatric patients. All blood
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pressure, pulse, temperature, and SpO2 values are displayed on a large, easy-to-read LCD. The device has a rechargeable battery and may be use as a desktop unit or on a mobile stand.
The CT40 (Model 260) Spot-check Vital Signs Device can perform automatic blood pressure, pulse oximetry and body temperature measurements for clinical professionals. The CT40 (Model 260) consist of a base unit with NIBP, display, control buttons and knob housed in an ABS plastic enclosure. The left side of the unit has a removable panel were a SpO2 module may be connected. And the right side of the unit has a removable panel where a temperature module may be connected.
For measuring blood pressure, a blood pressure cuff is placed around the patient's non-dominant upper arm. The cuff is automatically inflated and the blood pressure is determined by the oscillometric method, which senses pressure waves in the artery when occluded by pressure in the cuff. Measurement of the frequency of the pressure waves enables heart rate to also be measured.
The pulse oximetry function non-invasively measures the patient's percent oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin using principles of plethysmography via a SpO2 sensor placed on the patient's finger.
Temperature can be measured using one of two different kinds of temperature technology. The oral/axillary/rectal temperature probe contains a thermistor that generates a voltage based on changes in temperature, and these voltages are measured by the temperature circuitry. The touchless infrared temperature probe detects radiated infrared energy from the temporal artery.
The CT40 (Model 260) is a portable device, approximately 205 x 190 x 140 mm in size and weighs approximately 1440 g without battery. Control buttons allow the user to stop/start a BP measurement, save a set of measurements to memory, change between BP modes, and return to the home screen.
There is also a selection knob that is used to scroll and select different device options. The backlit LCD display shows the user device status and measurement information. The device uses a microprocessor with firmware, which is not accessible to the user. The unit is powered by AC mains power and rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Two USB-A port connections can be used to connect, an optional printer, barcode scanner or Wi-Fi dongle. There is also RJ11 Ethernet port for network connectivity, and a mini-USB port used to connect the device to a PC or laptop for advanced device configuration.
An Abbreviated 510(k) is necessary because the CT40 (Model 260) uses recognized standards for establishing safety and effectiveness.
## (5) Intended Use
The SunTech CT40 (Model 260) is a non-invasive oscillometric spot check vital signs device. The CT40 is capable of measuring and displaying brachial systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, percent oxygenated hemoglobin (SpO2) and body temperature on children 3 years of age to adults. This device is intended for use by a qualified clinician when it is necessary to take one or
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more vital signs measurements on a patient. The CT40 is only for measurement, recording, and display. It makes no specific diagnoses.
## (6) Indications for Use
The SunTech CT40 (Model 260) is a non-invasive oscillometric spot check vital signs device. The CT40 is capable of measuring and displaying brachial systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, percent oxygenated hemoglobin (SpO2) and body temperature on children 3 years of age to adults. This device is intended for use by a qualified clinician when it is necessary to take one or more vital signs measurements on a patient. The CT40 is only for measurement, recording, and display. It makes no specific diagnoses.
## (7) Comparison to Predicate Devices
The device has similar construction as the primary and secondary predicate device. The primary device shares the similar specifications, measurement ranges and intended uses. The devices are manufactured from the same types of materials using the same production methods and are intended for the same patient populations.
| Characteristic | NEW DEVICE | PRIMARY<br>PREDICATE | SECONDARY<br>PREDICATE |
|------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| SunTech Medical Inc.<br>CT40 (Model 260) | SunTech Medical Inc.<br>247 (Model 247B)<br>(K070750) | Welch-Allyn<br>Spot VITAL SIGNS LXi<br>(K101680) | |
| System Photo | Image: SunTech Medical Inc. CT40 (Model 260) | Image: SunTech Medical Inc. 247 (Model 247B) | Image: Welch-Allyn Spot VITAL SIGNS LXi (K101680) |
| Characteristic | NEW DEVICE | PRIMARY<br>PREDICATE | SECONDARY<br>PREDICATE |
| | SunTech Medical Inc.<br>CT40 (Model 260) | SunTech Medical Inc.<br>247 (Model 247B)<br>(K070750) | Welch-Allyn<br>Spot VITAL SIGNS LXi<br>(K101680) |
| Indications for<br>Use | The SunTech CT40 (Model<br>260) is a non-invasive<br>oscillometric spot check<br>vital signs device. The<br>CT40 is capable of<br>measuring and displaying<br>brachial systolic and<br>diastolic blood pressure,<br>heart rate, percent<br>oxygenated hemoglobin<br>(SpO2) and body<br>temperature on children 3<br>years of age to adults. This<br>device is intended for use<br>by a qualified clinician<br>when it is necessary to take<br>one or more vital signs<br>measurements on a patient.<br>The CT40 is only for<br>measurement, recording,<br>and display. It makes no<br>specific diagnoses. | The SunTech Medical 247<br>NIBP, Temperature, and<br>Pulse Oximeter device is<br>indicated for use in<br>measuring and displaying<br>Systolic and Diastolic<br>blood pressures, heart rate,<br>temperature, and functional<br>saturation of arterial<br>hemoglobin (SpO2) of<br>adult and pediatric patients<br>in hospitals, medical<br>facilities, clinics,<br>physicians offices, and<br>other sub acute<br>environments. | Same as CT40 (Model<br>260)<br>Except Spot VITAL<br>SIGNS LXi includes Body<br>Mass Index calculator that<br>requires the manual input<br>of weight, height,<br>respiration rate and pain<br>level.<br>And the Spot VITAL<br>SIGNS LXi has NIBP and<br>Temperature as standard<br>feature and SpO2 as an<br>option.<br>The Spot VITAL SIGNS<br>LXi displays MAP and the<br>CT40 does not. |
| Target<br>Population | The CT40 (Model 260)<br>device is intended to be<br>used on adult and pediatric<br>patients over the age of 3<br>yrs. | Same | Same |
| Location of<br>Use (primary) | Physician's office, clinic,<br>research center (under<br>supervision of physician) | Same | Same |
| NIBP Modes<br>of<br>Operation | Automated Oscillometric<br>NIBP | Same | Same |
| SpO2<br>Pulse<br>Oximetry<br>Options | ChipOx from Corscience<br>(Nellcor® compatible)<br>Masimo® | ITEC<br>(Nellcor® compatible) | Masimo®<br>Nellcor® |
| Characteristic | NEW DEVICE | PRIMARY<br>PREDICATE | SECONDARY<br>PREDICATE |
| | SunTech Medical Inc.<br>CT40 (Model 260) | SunTech Medical Inc.<br>247 (Model 247B)<br>(K070750) | Welch-Allyn<br>Spot VITAL SIGNS LXi<br>(K101680) |
| Body<br>Temperature<br>options | Covidien® Fast Temp<br>or<br>HuBDIC® IR Temp | Covidien® Fast Temp | Welch Allyn SureTemp®<br>Plus<br>or<br>Braun ThermoScan® PRO<br>4000 IR Temperature |
| Materials | Materials and construction<br>are the same as the 247<br>device except: Updated<br>electronics, LCD display<br>replaces LED display | ABS plastic | Similar enclosure and<br>display. User interface is<br>similar but configuration is<br>slightly different. |
| Biocompatibility<br>Patient contact | 1. BP Cuff: Same as<br>SunTech<br>2. SPo2 Sensor 1: Same<br>as SunTech<br>3. SPo2 Sensor 2: Same<br>as Welch Allyn<br>(Massimo)<br>4. Temp Probe: Same as<br>SunTech | 1. BP Cuff: SunTech<br>OPD<br>2. SPo2 Sensor 1:<br>UniTech<br>3. SPo2 Sensor 2:<br>Massimo<br>4. Temp Probe: Covidien | 1. BP Cuff: Welch Allyn<br>2. SPo2 Sensor 1: Nellcor<br>3. SPo2 Sensor 2:<br>Massimo<br>Temp Probe: Welch Allyn |
| Human<br>Factors | More complex than<br>SunTech 247. Similar<br>complexity to Welch<br>Allyn. | Simple 2 button interface.<br>No | |
| Power | Mains Power 100-240<br>VAC, 50-60Hz Supply<br>&<br>Rechargeable 7.2V<br>Lithium Ion Battery | Mains Power 100-240<br>VAC, 50-60Hz Supply<br>&<br>Rechargeable 6V SLA<br>Battery | Mains Power 100-240<br>VAC, 50-60Hz Supply<br>&<br>Rechargeable 6.4 V<br>Lithium Ion Battery |
| Blood<br>Pressure<br>Range | Systolic: 40 - 260 mmHg<br>Diastolic: 25 - 200 mmHg | Systolic: 60 - 270 mmHg<br>Diastolic: 30 -170 mmHg | Systolic: 60 - 250 mmHg<br>Diastolic: 30-160 mmHg |
| Characteristic | NEW DEVICE | PRIMARY<br>PREDICATE | SECONDARY<br>PREDICATE |
| | SunTech Medical Inc.<br>CT40 (Model 260) | SunTech Medical Inc.<br>247 (Model 247B)<br>(K070750) | Welch-Allyn<br>Spot VITAL SIGNS LXi<br>(K101680) |
| Measurement | Same | Determines brachial BP<br>from oscillometric<br>waveform pulses captured<br>during deflation of the cuff.<br>The key clinical parameters<br>are:<br>1. Systolic and Diastolic<br>Blood Pressure<br>2. Heart Rate<br>3. Temperature<br>4. SpO2 | Determines brachial BP<br>from oscillometric<br>waveform pulses captured<br>during deflation of the cuff.<br>The key clinical parameters<br>are:<br>1. Systolic and Diastolic<br>Blood Pressure<br>2. Heart Rate<br>3. Temperature<br>4. SpO2 |
| Performance | NIBP, ChipOx SpO2 and<br>Covidien temperature are<br>the same as SunTech 247.<br>Massimo SpO2 is the same<br>as Welch Allyn. HuBDIC<br>IR temperature is similar to<br>Welsh Allyn IR<br>Temperature. | | |
| External<br>connections | 1. 2 USB-A connections<br>2. 802.11 a,b,g, wireless<br>communications<br>3. Ethernet RJ45<br>connector<br>4. Micro USB | None | 1. 2 serial DB9<br>connectors<br>2. 802.11 a,b,g, wireless<br>communications<br>3. Mini USB |
| External<br>Connection<br>Devices | 1. Bar code Scanner<br>2. Future option for<br>Printer<br>3. Connectivity to<br>Hospital EMR | None | 1. Weight Scales<br>2. Connectivity to<br>Hospital EMR |
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## (8) Testing and Validations
The CT40 (Model 260) has been tested to the applicable requirements of the following standards and requirements documents. These tests have indicated passing results.
- IEC 60601-1: 2012, Medical electrical equipment Part 1: General requirements for basic safety ● and essential performance
- IEC 60601-1-2: 2007, Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility -Requirements and tests.
- . IEC 60601-1-6: 2013, Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-6: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Usability
- . IEC 80601-2-30: 2009 +A1: 2013, Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-30: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of automated non-invasive sphygmomanometers
- ISO 81060-2: 2013, Non-invasive sphygmomanometers -Part 2: Clinical investigation of automated measurement type
- ISO 80601-2-56: 2009 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-56: Particular requirements for the 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
- IEC62304:2006 Medical device software - Software life cycle processes
- IEC62366:2008 Medical devices - Part 1: Application of usability engineering to medical devices
| Output Document | Description |
|-------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 99-0131-XX-HQ3 | System Level Test Report / system level test cases and test results. |
| 99-0131-XX-HQ4 | Software Test Report / software test cases and test results. |
| 99-0131-XX-HQ5 | Hardware Test Report / hardware test cases and test results. |
| 99-0131-XX-HQ6 | Mechanical Test Report / mechanical test cases and test results. |
| 99-0131-XX-SVR_Wireless | Software Validation Report, Wireless |
| 97-0143-XX-CV-81060-2 | NIBP Clinical Validation Study |
| 80-0067-00-MO | CT40 User Manual |
## Non-Clinical testing
# (9) Conclusion
In accordance with the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and 21 CFR Part 807, and based on the information provided in this premarket notification, SunTech Medical concludes that the CT40 (Model 260) is safe, effective and substantially equivalent to the predicate devices described herein.
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The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
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Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.