LD-Oxi system is intended for use: To spot check or monitor Oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2%) and pulse rate. To analyze the pulse waveform (Photoelectrical Plethysmography or PP) provided by the oximeter. It only provides mathematical analyses of the input of the SpO2 measurement. To analyze the basic rhythms of the NN or RR intervals in heart rate, both in the time domain and in the frequency domain (short time 5 minutes). It only provides mathematical analysis of the input of the heart rate variability. The mathematical analysis of Photoelectrical Plethysmography and HRV ARE NOT intended use for diagnosis. The software provides a visual alarm for the values of the heart rate and/or SpO2 percent out of the normal range and for the bad quality signal transmission. The data are stored in PC in the Backup system of the LD-Oxi software. The device is intended use only for adult subjects (> 20 years old) This Oximeter is intended to be used in spot-checking (5 minutes). The device is intended use in licensed practitioner's office. This device is no intended to be used at home, in hospital or out-of-hospital transport. The device is not intended use in support life and not for continuously monitoring. The system will be use by practitioner.
Device Story
LD-Oxi System is a programmable electro-medical system (PEMS) comprising a USB-connected pulse oximeter with a reusable adult SpO2 probe and PC-based software. The device captures photoplethysmography (PP) signals from the index finger; transforms inputs via mathematical analysis of pulse waveforms and heart rate variability (HRV) in time/frequency domains; and displays SpO2%, pulse rate, and pulse amplitude. Used in licensed practitioner offices by clinicians for 5-minute spot checks. Software provides visual alarms for out-of-range values or poor signal quality. Data is stored in a PC backup system. The device aids clinical assessment by providing non-diagnostic mathematical analysis of pulse and heart rate rhythms; it is not for continuous monitoring or life support.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Evidence consists of bench testing, including calibration tests using an oximeter simulator, software verification (SRS/SDS/STD/STR) using input data from the MIT-BIH database, and peer-reviewed references for the mathematical analysis of photoelectrical plethysmography and heart rate variability.
Technological Characteristics
System includes a USB-connected pulse oximeter (Contec CMS50 E OEM board) and PC software. Materials: PTU latex-free reusable SpO2 probe. Sensing: Red (660nm) and Infrared (880nm) light absorption. Power: 5V USB. Connectivity: USB, 19200 Baud. Standards: IEC 60601-1 (3rd Ed), IEC 60601-1-2 (3rd Ed), ISO 80601-2-61. Protection: Type BF. Software: PC-based analysis of pulse waveform and HRV.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult subjects (> 20 years old) for spot-checking (5 minutes) of SpO2 and pulse rate in licensed practitioner's offices. Contraindicated for patients with external defibrillators, electronic life support, or implanted electronic devices; pregnant women; use near MRI/CT; use with flammable anesthetics; or presence of dysfunctional hemoglobins (carboxyhemoglobin/methhemoglobin).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A cardiac monitor (including cardiotachometer and rate alarm) is a device used to measure the heart rate from an analog signal produced by an electrocardiograph, vectorcardiograph, or blood pressure monitor. This device may sound an alarm when the heart rate falls outside preset upper and lower limits.
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LD Technology LLC Albert Maarek Quality Manager 100 N. Biscayne Blvd. Suite 500 Miami. Florida 33132
Re: K160956
Trade/Device Name: LD-Oxi System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2300 Regulation Name: Cardiac Monitor (Including Cardiotachometer And Rate Alarm) Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MWI, DQA Dated: June 3, 2016 Received: June 6, 2016
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number K160956
Device Name
LD-Oxi- system
Indications for Use (Describe)
LD-Oxi system is intended for use:
To spot check or monitor Oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2%) and pulse rate.
To analyze the pulse waveform (Photoelectrical Plethysmography or PP) provided by the oximeter. It only provides mathematical analyses of the input of the SpO2 measurement.
To analyze the basic rhythms of the NN or RR intervals in heart rate, both in the time domain and in the frequency domain (short time 5 minutes). It only provides mathematical analysis of the heart rate variability.
The mathematical analysis of Photoelectrical Plethysmography and HRV ARE NOT intended use for diagnosis. The software provides a visual alarm for the values of the heart rate and/or SpO2 percent out of the normal range and for
the bad quality signal transmission.
The data are stored in PC in the Backup system of the LD-Oxi software. The device is intended use only for adult subjects (> 20 years old) This Oximeter is intended to be used in spot-checking (5 minutes).
The device is intended use in licensed practitioner's office
This device is no intended to be used at home, in hospital or out-of-hospital transport
The device is not intended use in support life and not for continuously monitoring
The system will be use by practitioner.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
2 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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### L.D Technology LLC.
Special 510(k) Premarket Notification Number: Preparation date: March 2, 2016
### 510(k) Summary LD-Oxi System
#### This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR §807.92
1. Submitter's Identification: Manufacturer: L.D TECHNOLOGY Owner of LD Technology: MAAREK Albert Address: L.D Technology 100 N.Biscayne Blvd, Suite 502 Miami, FL, 33132, USA Tel: 305-379-9900 Email: albert.ldteck@gmail.com
2. Device Name / Classification LD-Oxi System components: 21 CFR 870.2300 21 CFR 870.2700 Product Codes: MWI and DQA. Classification: Class II Classification Panel: Cardiovascular /Anesthesiology
#### 3. Predicate legally marketed device
Electro Sensor Oxi (ESO) K102442 Applicant: LD Technology LLC Product codes: MWI and DQA
#### 4. Device Description
The LD-Oxi System is a programmable electro medical system (PEMS) including:
2 USB plug and play Pulse oximeter device including an electronic circuit and reusable Adult SpO2 probe
2 Software installed on a computer
#### Description of the features
网 Displays SpO2%, pulse rate value and vertical bar graph pulse amplitude
- (photoplethysmography).
ನ Mathematical analysis of the pulse waveform (photoelectrical Plethysmography feature).
- Mathematical analysis of the Heart Rate Variability (HRV feature).
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### Software specifications
The system carries out the following operations:
Image /page/4/Figure/2 description: The image is a block diagram showing the flow of information in a system. The system starts with "HARDWARE" at the bottom, followed by "PROTOCOL COMMUNICATION". The "PROTOCOL COMMUNICATION" block feeds into "SpO2 %" and "Pulse wave", which then feed into "Photoelectrical plethysmography analysis". The "Photoelectrical plethysmography analysis" block feeds into "Heart rate", which then feeds into "Heart rate variability analysis". All of these blocks feed into "BACK UP" at the top.
#### 5. Intended use and indications for use
LD-Oxi system is intended for use:
To spot check or monitor Oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2%) and pulse rate.
To analyze the pulse waveform (Photoelectrical Plethysmography or PP) provided by the oximeter. It only provides mathematical analyses of the input of the SpO2 measurement.
To analyze the basic rhythms of the NN or RR intervals in heart rate, both in the time domain and in the frequency domain (short time 5 minutes). It only provides mathematical analysis of the input of the heart rate variability. The mathematical analysis of Photoelectrical Plethysmography and HRV ARE NOT intended use for diagnosis.
The software provides a visual alarm for the values of the heart rate and/or SpO2 percent out of the normal range and for the bad quality signal transmission.
The data are stored in PC in the Backup system of the LD-Oxi software. The device is intended use only for adult subjects (> 20 years old) This Oximeter is intended to be used in spot-checking (5 minutes).
The device is intended for use in licensed practitioner's office
This device is not intended to be used at home, in hospital or out-of-hospital transport
The device is not intended use in support life and not for continuously monitoring
The system will be used by practitioner.
#### 6. Device specifications and comparison with predicate device
| Specifications | ESO | LD-Oxi |
|-------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| SIMILARITIES | | |
| Intended use | To spot check or monitor Oxygen saturation of<br>arterial hemoglobin (SpO2%) and pulse rate.<br>To analyze the pulse waveform (Photoelectrical<br>Plethysmography or PP) provided by the<br>oximeter. It only provides mathematical<br>analyses of the input of the SpO2 measurement.<br>To analyze the basic rhythms of the NN or RR<br>intervals in heart rate, both in the time domain<br>and in the frequency domain (short time 5 | To spot check or monitor Oxygen saturation of<br>arterial hemoglobin (SpO2%) and pulse rate.<br>To analyze the pulse waveform (Photoelectrical<br>Plethysmography or PP) provided by the<br>oximeter. It only provides mathematical<br>analyses of the input of the SpO2 measurement.<br>To analyze the basic rhythms of the NN or RR<br>intervals in heart rate, both in the time domain<br>and in the frequency domain (short time 5 |
| | minutes). It only provides mathematical analysis | minutes). It only provides mathematical analysis |
| | of the input of the heart rate variability. | of the input of the heart rate variability. |
| | The mathematical analysis of Photoelectrical | The mathematical analysis of Photoelectrical |
| | Plethysmography and HRV ARE NOT intended | Plethysmography and HRV ARE NOT intended |
| | use for diagnosis. | use for diagnosis. |
| | The software provides a visual alarm for the | The software provides a visual alarm for the |
| | values of the heart rate and/or SpO2 percent out | values of the heart rate and/or SpO2 percent out |
| | of the normal range and for the bad quality | of the normal range and for the bad quality |
| | signal transmission. The data are stored in PC in | signal transmission. The data are stored in PC in |
| | the Backup system of the ESO software. | the Backup system of the ESO software. |
| Prescription for use | The device is intended use only for adult | The device is intended use only for adult |
| | subjects (> 20 years old) This Oximeter is | subjects (> 20 years old) This Oximeter is |
| | intended to be used in spot-checking ( 5 | intended to be used in spot-checking ( 5 |
| | minutes) The device is intended use in licensed | minutes) The device is intended use in licensed |
| | practitioner's office | practitioner's office |
| | This device is no intended to be used at home, in | This device is no intended to be used at home, |
| | hospital or out-of-hospital transport | in hospital or out-of-hospital transport |
| | The device is not intended use in support life | The device is not intended use in support life |
| | and not for continuously monitoring | and not for continuously monitoring |
| | The system will be used by practitioner. | The system will be used by practitioner. |
| Material in contact with<br>the patient | Reusable SPo2 probe PTU latex free | Reusable SPo2 probe PTU latex free |
| Scientific Background | Based on the red and infrared light absorption | Based on the red and infrared light absorption |
| | characteristics of oxygenated and deoxygenated | characteristics of oxygenated and deoxygenated |
| | hemoglobins. | hemoglobins. |
| Placement of the prove | Index finger | Index finger |
| Power<br>supply | 5V (power supply by USB port) | 5V (power supply by USB port) |
| Classification | Class II | Class II |
| Degree of protection<br>against electric shocks | BF | BF |
| Operating mode | Continuous use | Continuous use |
| IR light features | | |
| Wavelength: | 905 +10 nm | 880nm +10 nm |
| Radiant Flux: | 2.0mW | 6.75mW |
| Spectral Bandwidth: | 50nm | 50nm |
| Forward Voltage: | 1.7V | 1.7V |
| Reverse Voltage: | 5V | 5V |
| RED light features | | |
| Wavelength: | 660nm+2nm | 660nm +2nm |
| Radiant Flux: | 1.8mW | 6.65mW |
| Spectral Bandwidth: | 25nm | 25nm |
| Forward Voltage: | 2.4V | 2.4V |
| Reverse Voltage: | 5V | 5V |
| Pulse wave | | |
| Resolution | 1% | 1% |
| Signal Strength | 0-15 | 0-15 |
| Bargraph | 0-15 | 0-15 |
| Plethysmogram | 0 - 100, auto-gained for highest resolution | 0 - 100, auto-gained for highest resolution |
| Pulse rate | | |
| Measuring NO Alarm<br>Range | 30~235 bpm | 30~235 bpm |
| Resolution | 1bpm | 1bpm |
| Serial Communication<br>Logic Levels | 3.3V CMOS voltage levels | 3.3V CMOS voltage levels |
| Voltage | $+3.3 \pm 0.17$ V DC | $+3.3 \pm 0.17$ V DC |
| Average Current | 15mA | 15mA |
| <b>DEVICE MODIFICATIONS</b> | | |
| Standard met | 60601-1 2nd Ed<br>60601-1-2 2nd Ed<br>ISO 9919 | 60601-1 3th Ed<br>60601-1-2 3th Ed<br>ISO 80601-2-61 |
| Module oximeter<br>Circuit board | OEM from Beijing Choice Electronic Technology<br>Co. Ltd.( MD300I k072825) | OEM from Contec medical Ltd (CMS50 E<br>K090671) |
| Circuit board size | 128 (L) x 143 (W) x 33 (H) mm | 57(L) × 32(W) × 30 (H) mm |
| Circuit board weight | 1.2 Kg | 50 g |
| Data transmission<br>Speed | 4800 Bauds | 19200 Bauds |
| Probe connection | LEMO | NELLCOR |
| Mathematical analysis<br>of the heart rate | At rest | At rest and during Ewing tests |
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## 7. Contra-indications
## Σ Patients undergoing external defibrillation
- A Patients connected to electronic life support devices, or any implanted electronic device.
- 2 Do not use this device in the presence of magnetic resonance imaging (MR or MRI) equipment. MRI equipment may cause induced current to the SpO2 sensor resulting in patient injury.
- > This device should not be used on pregnant women. The effects on the fetus, as well as accuracy of readings are unknown.
- 2 When using the finger probe, utilize the arm not in use for blood pressures, arterial lines, or having an AV fistula or pressure dressing.
- 2 Dyes introduced into the bloodstream, such as methylene blue, indocyanine green, indigo carmine, and fluorescein
- Sigmificant levels of dysfunctional hemoglobins, such as carboxyhemoglobin or methhemoglobin, will affect the accuracy of the SpO2 measurement.
- 2 Any condition that restricts blood flow, such as use of a blood pressure cuff or extremes in systemic vascular resistance, may cause an inability to determine accurate pulse rate and SpO2 readings
- 2 Operation of this device may be adversely affected in the presence of strong electromagnetic sources, such as electro surgery equipment.
- 2 Operation of this device may be adversely affected in the presence of computed tomography (CT) equipment.
- 2 Do not use this device in the presence of flammable anaesthetics; a spark hazard exists which may result in explosion.
- Fingernail polish or false fingernails: Fingernail polish or false fingernails may cause inaccurate SpO2 readings.
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## 8. Undesirable side effects:
Side effects or adverse reactions are none known to date.
## 9. Substantial equivalence
Predicate legally marketed device
Electro Sensor Oxi K102442 Applicant: LD Technology LLC. Product code MWI
### Similarities:
- V Same intended use
- V Same technological characteristics as the predicate device
- √ Same safety and effectiveness
### New characteristic:
- > Size and weight of the circuit board
- > Data transmission speed (Baud)
- > Probe connection
- > Additional mathematical analysis of the heart rate variability during tests.
- > Updated standards
### 10. Performances and Effectiveness
- 1. Calibration tests (simulator oximeter)
2., Software verification (SRS/SDS/STD/STR/ Software algorithms tests with input data from the MIT-BIH database)
- 4. Peer reviews for the photoelectrical plethysmography mathematical analysis.
- 5. Peer review reference for the heart rate variability mathematical analysis.
The new characteristics:
- > Size and weight of the circuit board
- Data transmission speed (Baud)
- > Probe connection
- > Addition mathematical analysis of the heart rate variability during tests.
- V Updated standards
Do not affect the performances and effectiveness of the modified device
# 11. General Safety Concerns
I.e.-LD-Oxi Risk management
The new characteristics:
- √ Size and weight of the circuit board
- Data transmission speed (Baud)
- V Probe connection
- > Addition mathematical analysis of the heart rate variability during tests.
- V Updated standards
Do not affect the general safety of the modified device as shown by the laboratory testing using the updated standards
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# 12. Standards
- V IEC 60601-1: Medical electrical equipment Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance. Third Edition December 2006
- > IEC60601-1-2: Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility -Requirements and tests. Third Edition 05/17/2007
- V IEC 80601-2-61: Medical electrical equipment – Part 2-30: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of oximeters. 04/11/2011
- V Guidance for: Industry; FDA staff; and Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices Document issued on: May 11, 2005
- √ ISO 14971: Medical devices Application of risk management to medical devices. March 01 2007
## Conclusions
LD-Oxi is equivalent in performances, technology, safety and efficacy to the legally marketed predicate device.
### Signature:
## Albert MAAREK
Premarket notification [510K] Number: k160956
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