The WiCap™ patient monitor is intended for the continuous or spot-check monitoring of carbon dioxide concentration of the expired (EtCO2) and inspired (FiCO2) breath and respiration rate (RR), and functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2) and pulse rate (PR) measurements. Intended patient populations include: Adult, Pediatric, and Neonate patients. The device is for use in hospitals, healthcare facilities and clinics, nursing home facilities, and other healthcare environments. The WiCap™ patient monitor is to be used by trained healthcare providers.
Device Story
WiCap Patient Monitor performs continuous or spot-check monitoring of EtCO2, FiCO2, respiration rate, SpO2, and pulse rate. Capnography uses side-stream NDIR spectroscopy; a DC-driven pump aspirates breath samples via nasal cannula to an OEM module. Pulse oximetry uses spectrophotometry; LEDs in patient-applied sensors interrogate tissue to measure light absorption differences between oxyhemoglobin and deoxyhemoglobin. Device is used in hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes by trained healthcare providers. Output is displayed for provider review to assist in physiological monitoring and clinical decision-making. Benefits include non-invasive, real-time assessment of respiratory and circulatory status.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical studies on patients performed. SpO2 accuracy validated via induced hypoxia studies on healthy subjects (motion/no-motion) compared to co-oximeter blood samples per ISO 80601-2-61. OEM module compliance statements and functional testing using pulse oximeter simulators provided.
Technological Characteristics
Enclosure: plastic. Sensing: NDIR spectroscopy (CO2), spectrophotometry (SpO2). Energy: rechargeable lithium batteries. Connectivity: OEM modules for CO2 and SpO2. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2 (Class B), IEC 60601-1-8, ISO 80601-2-55, ISO 80601-2-61. Software: embedded firmware, moderate level of concern.
Indications for Use
Indicated for continuous or spot-check monitoring of EtCO2, FiCO2, respiration rate, SpO2, and pulse rate in adult, pediatric, and neonate patients in clinical and healthcare environments.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An oximeter is a device used to transmit radiation at a known wavelength(s) through blood and to measure the blood oxygen saturation based on the amount of reflected or scattered radiation. It may be used alone or in conjunction with a fiberoptic oximeter catheter.
Predicate Devices
Oridion Medical 1987 Limited, Capnostream 20 (K060065)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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September 2, 2016
Athena GTX Sean Mahoney V.P. Regulatory Affairs 5900 NW 86th Street, Suite 300 Johnston, IA 50131
Re: K160582
Trade/Device Name: WiCap™ Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2700 Regulation Name: Oximeter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DQA, CCK Dated: August 4, 2016 Received: August 5, 2016
Dear Sean Mahoney:
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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#### Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below
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Device Name
WiCap™ Patient Monitor
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The WiCap™ patient monitor is intended for the continuous or spot-check monitoring of carbon dioxide concentration of the expired (EtCO2) and inspired (FiCO2) breath and respiration rate (RR), and functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2) and pulse rate (PR) measurements. Intended patient populations include: Adult, Pediatric, and Neonate patients. The device is for use in hospitals, healthcare facilities and clinics, nursing home facilities, and other healthcare environments. The WiCap™ patient monitor is to be used by trained healthcare providers.
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# 510(k) Summary
#### I. SUBMITTER 807.92(a)(1)]:
Athena GTX 5900 NW 86th Street, Suite 300 Johnston, lowa 50131
Phone: 515.288.3360 Fax: 515.288.3394
Company Contact: Sean Mahoney (VP of Regulatory Affairs) 515.288.3360 x103 smahoney@athenagtx.com
Date Prepared: August 31, 2016
II. DEVICE [807.92(a)(2)]:
| Trade Name: | WiCapTM |
|----------------------|----------------------------|
| Common Name: | Patient Monitor |
| Classification Name: | Oximeter (21 CFR 870.2700) |
| Device Class: | Class II |
|-----------------------|------------|
| Product Code: | CCK, DQA |
| Basis for Submission: | New Device |
#### III. PREDICATE DEVICE [807.92(a)(3)]:
Legally Marketed Oridion Medical 1987 Limited, Capnostream 20 (K060065) (Predicate) Device:
#### IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION [807.92(a)(4)]:
#### Device Identification
The WiCap Patient Monitor is a device that monitors physiological parameters associated with carbon dioxide gas and pulse oximetry.
#### Device Characteristics
The WiCap Patient Monitor is a multi-patient use non-sterile device. It utilizes embedded firmware. Patient applied parts are needed for physiological measurement and are provided via FDA cleared OEM accessories to the WiCap monitor.
#### Environment of Use
WiCap is intended to be used in hospitals, healthcare facilities and clinics, nursing home facilities, and other healthcare environments.
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# Principle of Operation
WiCap uses non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) infrared spectroscopy to perform the capnography function (measuring carbon dioxide in exhaled breath (etCO2)). It is a side stream monitoring technique that utilizes a sample of the inhaled/exhaled patient's breath aspirated via a sample line (nasal cannula) to the CO2 OEM Module. The sample is drawn into the measurement module via DC driven pump.
Pulse oximetry measures the functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin. The patient's tissue is interrogated optically and the difference in the absorption of red and infrared light (spectrophotometry) by oxyhemoqlobin and deoxyhemoglobin is analyzed. This measurement is also done non-invasively via light emitting diodes (LEDs) in the sensors applied to the patient.
## Materials
The WiCap Patient Monitor enclosure is primarily plastic and does not contact the patient. The applied parts are OEM accessories that are FDA cleared and meet the biocompatibility requirements for intact skin contact.
## Key Performance Specification
Key performance specifications are listed in the table in section VI below under capnography and pulse oximeter. Specific accuracy specifications for sensors that are compatible with the XPod pulse oximeter OEM module, are listed in the table below.
| | Accuracy (± X digits) | | |
|------------------|-----------------------|--------|---------------|
| Sensor Model | No Motion | Motion | Low Perfusion |
| Adult/Pediatric | | | |
| 8000AA-1, -2, -3 | ± 2 | ± 3 | ± 2 |
| 8000AP-1, -3 | ± 2 | ± 3 | ± 2 |
| 8000SS-1, -3 | | | |
| 8000SM-1, -3 | ± 2 | ± 3 | ± 2 |
| 8000SL-1, -3 | | | |
| 8000J-1, -3 | ± 2 | --- | ± 2 |
| 8001J | ± 2 | --- | ± 2 |
| 8008J | ± 2 | --- | ± 2 |
| 8000Q2 | ± 3 | --- | ± 2 |
| 8000R | ± 2 | --- | ± 2 |
| 6000CA, CP, CI | ± 2 | ± 3 | ± 2 |
| 7000A, P, I | ± 2 | ± 3 | ± 2 |
| 6500MA, SA | ± 2 | ± 2 | ± 3 |
| Neonate | | | |
| 6000CN | ± 3 | --- | ± 2 |
| 7000N | ± 3 | --- | ± 2 |
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# V. INDICATIONS FOR USE [807.92(a)(5)]:
The WiCap patient monitor is intended for the continuous or spot-check monitoring of carbon dioxide concentration of the expired (EtCO2) and inspired (FiCO2) breath and respiration rate (RR), and functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2) and pulse rate (PR) measurements. Intended patient populations include: Adult, Pediatric, and Neonate patients. The device is for use in hospitals, healthcare facilities and clinics, nursing home facilities, and other healthcare environments. The WiCap patient monitor is to be used by trained healthcare providers.
The Indications for Use statement for the WiCap device is not identical to the predicate device: however, the differences do not alter the key intended use of the device nor affect the safety and effectiveness of the device relative to the predicate. Both the subject and predicate devices measure the same physiological parameters, are to be used on the same patient populations and in the same environments and are for use by trained healthcare providers.
# VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
The WiCap Patient Monitor for monitoring end tidal CO2 and Pulse Oximetry employs the same technology principles as the predicate device. For CO2 measurements non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) infrared spectroscopy is used and for pulse oximetry functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin by analyzing the difference in the absorption of red and infrared light (spectrophotometry) by oxyhemoglobin and deoxyhemoglobin is used.
At a high level, the subject and predicate devices are based on the following same technological elements:
- . Uses OEM modules for Pulse Oximetry and Capnography (CO2 gas monitor)
- Same measurement techniques are used for both oximetry and capnography .
- Both have alarms
- Both comply to the same industry and FDA recognized standards ●
- Both use rechargeable lithium based batteries .
The following technological differences exist between the subject and predicate devices:
- Different OEM modules are used for Pulse Oximetry and Capnography (CO2 gas ● monitor)
- . WiCap imparts a lower optical power to the patient
- WiCap is smaller and lighter
- WiCap has a lower battery/system voltage
- . WiCap has been tested to more severe EMC requirements (Class B vs. Class A)
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The following is provided as a summary of how the technological characteristics of the device compare to the predicate device:
| Product Element | WiCap | Capnostream20 | Comments |
|-----------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | Athena GTX | Oridion Capnography Inc. | - - - |
| Model Number(s) | WiCap | Capnostream20 | - - - |
| 510(k) Number | Pending - new device | K060065 | - - - |
| Physiological Parameters | carbon dioxide analyzer (EtCO2)<br>and Pulse-Ox (SpO2 and Pulse<br>Rate) | carbon dioxide analyzer<br>(EtCO2) and Pulse-Ox (SpO2<br>and Pulse Rate) | Same |
| Patient Population | Adult, pediatric and neonate<br>patients | Adult, pediatric and neonate<br>patients | Same |
| Indications | The WiCap patient monitor is intended<br>for the continuous or spot-check<br>monitoring of carbon dioxide<br>concentration of the expired (EtCO2)<br>and inspired (FiCO2) breath and<br>respiration rate (RR), and functional<br>oxygen saturation of arterial<br>hemoglobin (SpO2) and pulse rate (PR)<br>measurements. Intended patient<br>populations include: Adult, Pediatric,<br>and Neonate patients. The device is for<br>use in hospitals, healthcare facilities and<br>clinics, nursing home facilities, and other<br>healthcare environments. The WiCap<br>patient monitor is to be used by trained<br>healthcare providers. | The Capnostream20 is intended for<br>CO2 and SPO2 indications. The<br>Capnostream20 combined<br>capnograph/pulse oximeter monitor<br>is intended to provide professionally<br>trained health care providers the<br>continuous, non-invasive<br>measurement and monitoring of<br>carbon dioxide concentration of the<br>expired and inspired breath and<br>respiration rate, and for the<br>continuous non-invasive monitoring<br>of functional oxygen saturation of<br>arterial hemoglobin (SpO2 and pulse<br>rate). It is intended for use with<br>neonatal, pediatric and adult patients<br>in hospitals, hospital type facilities,<br>intra hospital moves and home<br>environments. | Substantially<br>Equivalent |
| Environment of Use | Hospitals, healthcare facilities<br>and clinics, nursing home<br>facilities, and other healthcare<br>environments | Hospitals, hospital type<br>facilities, intra hospital moves<br>and home environments. | Similar -<br>Capnostream<br>20 includes<br>home use. |
| Product Element | WiCap | Capnostream20 | Comments |
| Compliance | IEC 60601-1:2012 Basic safety<br>and essential performance | IEC/EN60601-1<br>UL 60601-1<br>CSA C22.2 No 601.1-M90 | |
| | IEC 60601-1-2:2007-03 and<br>2014-02 EMC | IEC/EN60601-1-2 Class A<br>Radiated and Conducted<br>Emission | |
| | IEC 60601-1-8:2012-11 Alarms | IEC 60601-1-8 (Audible and<br>Visual Alarms) | Same |
| | ISO 80601-2-55:2011-12-15<br>Respiratory gas monitors | ISO 80601-2-55<br>(Capnography) | |
| | ISO 80601-2-61:2011-04-01<br>Pulse oximeters | ISO 80601-2-61 (Pulse<br>Oximetry) | |
| | IEC 60601-2-49:2011<br>Multifunction patient<br>monitoring equipment | IEC 60601-2-49 Multifunction<br>patient monitoring<br>equipment | |
| Capnography | | | |
| CO2, EtCO2, FiCO2 Range | 0 to 150 mmHg, 0 to 19.7% | 0-150 mmHg | Same |
| CO2 Accuracy | 0 - 40 mmHg ± 2 mmHg<br>41 - 70 mmHg ± 5% of reading<br>71 - 100 mmHg ± 8% of reading<br>101 - 150 mmHg ± 10% of<br>reading<br>Above 80 breath per minute ±<br>12% of reading<br>* NOTE: Gas temperature at<br>25°C | 0-38 mmHg: ± 2 mmHg<br>39-150 mmHg: ± (5% of<br>reading + 0.08 x (expected<br>reading in mmHg -39mmHg)<br>Accuracy applies for breath<br>rates of up to 80 bpm. For<br>breath rates above 80 bpm,<br>accuracy is 4 mmHg or ±12 %<br>of reading whichever is<br>greater, for etCO2 values<br>exceeding 18 mmHg. | Substantially<br>Equivalent |
| Respiration Rate Range | 2 to 150 breaths per minute<br>(bpm) | 0-150 bpm | Substantially<br>Equivalent |
| Respiration Rate Accuracy | ± 1 breaths per minute (bpm) | 0-70 bpm: ±1 bpm<br>71-120 bpm: ±2 bpm<br>121-150 bpm: ±3 bpm | Substantially<br>Equivalent |
| CO2 Alarms | No breath, etCO2 high, etCO2<br>low, FiCO2 high, FiCO2 low, RR<br>high, RR low | No breath, etCO2 high, etCO2<br>low, RR high, RR low, IPI low | Same |
| Flow Rate | 50 ml/min ±10 ml/min | 50 (42.5 ≤ flow ≤ 65) ml/min,<br>flow measured by volume | Substantially<br>Equivalent |
| Product Element | WiCap | Capnostream20 | Comments |
| Pulse-Oximeter | | | |
| SpO2 Measurement Range | 0-100% | 0-100% | Same |
| SpO2 Accuracy | Varies per sensor type.<br>Typical specs | | |
| 70%-100%<br>Adult & Pediatric<br>No Motion | ± 2 digits | ± 2 digits | Substantially<br>Equivalent |
| Motion<br>Low Perfusion | ± 3 digits<br>± 2 digits | | |
| Neonatal<br>No Motion | ± 3 digits | ± 3 digits | Equivalent |
| Motion | --- | | |
| Low Perfusion | ± 2 digits | | |
| 0% - 69% | Unspecified | Unspecified | |
| Pulse Rate Range | 30 to 250 beats per minute<br>(bpm) | 20-250 bpm | Substantially<br>Equivalent |
| Pulse Rate Accuracy | Varies per sensor type.<br>Typical specs | ± 3bpm | Substantially<br>Equivalent |
| No Motion/Low Perfusion | ± 3 digits | | |
| Motion | ± 5 digits | | |
| Alarms | SpO2 high, SpO2 low, Pulse Rate<br>high, Pulse Rate low | Adjustable Alarm Limits<br>SpO2 high, SpO2 low, Pulse<br>Rate high, Pulse Rate low | Same |
| Measurement Technology | | | |
| CO2 Gas Detection OEM<br>Module | Yes | Yes | Same |
| CO2 Measurement<br>Technique | Non-dispersive infrared (NDIR)<br>Infrared spectroscopy | Non-dispersive infrared<br>(NDIR) Infrared spectroscopy | Same |
| Pulse-Ox OEM Module | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Sp02 Measurement<br>Technique | Functional oxygen saturation of<br>arterial hemoglobin | Functional oxygen saturation<br>of arterial hemoglobin | Same |
| Pulse-Ox Sensors<br>Red Wavelength<br>IR Wavelength | LED<br>660 nanometers<br>910 nanometers | LED<br>660 nanometers<br>900 nanometers | Substantially<br>Equivalent<br>wavelengths. |
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# VII. PERFORMANCE DATA [807.92(b)(1)]:
## Biocompatibility
The WiCap patient monitor does not come in contact with the patient and was not tested for biocompatibility.
OEM cleared accessories are specified for use that contact the patient. The 510(k) clearance information was provided as part of this submission.
OEM in-cable oximeter has been tested for Biocompatibility since it may come in contact with the patient.
These products comply with ISO 10993 for intact skin contact for greater than 30 days and were tested for compliance to requirements for
- Cytotoxicity ●
- . Sensitization
- . Irritation
# Industry Standards for Electrical Safety, EMC and Essential Performance
Testing of the WiCap Patient Monitor has been completed to verify compliance with FDA guidance, recognized national and international standards for electrical safety and performance for medical devices, and particular requirements applicable to this device including:
- Pulse Oximeters Premarket Notification Submissions [510(k)s] Guidance for Industry . and Food and Drug Administration Staff. Document issued on: March 4, 2013.
- IEC 60601-1:2012 Basic safety and essential performance ●
- IEC 60601-1-2:2007-03 and 2014-02 EMC ●
- IEC 60601-1-8:2012-11 Alarms ●
- IEC 60601-2-49:2011 Multifunction patient monitoring equipment
- ISO 80601-2-55:2011-12-15 Respiratory gas monitors ●
- ISO 80601-2-61:2011-04-01 Pulse oximeters
- IEC 60601-1-6: 2010 + IEC 62366:2007 Usability ●
#### 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." The software for this device was considered as a "moderate" level of concern.
#### Animal Study Data
None.
# Clinical Study Data [807.92(b)(2)]:
OEM module and sensor clinical accuracy reports and manufacturer compliance statements were provided for the pulse oximeter parameter of the WiCap patient monitor that demonstrated compliance with the FDA Pulse Oximeter Guidance and ISO 80601-2-61 requirements. No further clinical testing was performed. Successful integration of the OEM module and sensor(s) was tested via a functional tester (pulse oximeter simulator) spanning the monitor's claimed range of pulse rate and saturation values.
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SpO2 accuracy testing was conducted during induced hypoxia studies on healthy, non-smoking, light-to-dark-skinned subjects during motion and no-motion conditions in an independent research laboratory. The measured arterial hemoglobin saturation value (SpO2) of the sensors were compared to arterial hemoglobin oxygen (SaO2) value, determined from blood samples with a laboratory co-oximeter. The accuracy of the sensors in comparison to the co-oximeter samples was measured over the SpO2 range of 70 - 100%. Accuracy data was calculated using the root-mean-squared (Arms value) for all subjects, per ISO 80601-02-61:2011, Standard Specification for Pulse Oximeters for Accuracy.
# VIII. CONCLUSION [807.92(b)(3)]:
The results for all safety, compliance, and non-clinical performance testing demonstrates that the Athena GTX WiCap Patient Monitor is as safe and as effective as the above listed predicate device, has the same performance characteristics and is substantially equivalent to the above listed predicate device.
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Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
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.
Try it yourself
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.