The RhythmView Workstation is a computerized system that assists in the diagnosis of complex cardiac arrhythmias. The RhythmView Workstation is used to analyze electrogram and electrocardiogram signals and display them in a visual format.
Device Story
RhythmView Workstation is a computerized diagnostic system used in electrophysiology labs by physicians to analyze cardiac arrhythmias. It accepts electrical signals from multi-polar electrophysiology catheters as input. Proprietary algorithms process these signals to compute spatial organization of electrical activity, identifying rotors or focal beat sources. The system outputs interactive, visual graphic displays—including activation maps, depol/repol contours, and rotational activity profiles—to assist in diagnosing heart rhythm disorders. New features include a 'Stability Map' for composite RAP profile display over an entire epoch and an 'epoch timeline' for segment selection. The workstation aids clinical decision-making by providing visual representations of complex electrical patterns, potentially improving diagnostic accuracy for arrhythmias like AF, VT, and VF.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Validation included software and user verification protocols. Key activities: validation of Stability Map and default Stability Filter using clinical data sets; verification of Stability Map compilation accuracy; physician validation confirming consistency of activation maps with/without RAP; and simulated user testing for UI updates.
Technological Characteristics
Workstation includes cart, monitor, keyboard, mouse, computer, two-port USB switch, and RFID reader/writer. Powered by 12V DC Lithium Iron Phosphate battery (40 Ah). Software written in C++. Complies with ISO 14971:2012, IEC 60601-1 (3rd Ed), and IEC 60601-1-2:2007. Features include signal processing, post-processing display, and proprietary RAP (Rotational Activity Profile) algorithms.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing electrophysiological studies for the diagnosis of complex cardiac arrhythmias, including focal AT, AFL, other SVT, AF, VT, and VF.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A programmable diagnostic computer is a device that can be programmed to compute various physiologic or blood flow parameters based on the output from one or more electrodes, transducers, or measuring devices; this device includes any associated commercially supplied programs.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Auqust 10, 2016
Abbott Electrophysiology Dennis Pozzo Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist 3668 S. Geyer Road, Suite 365 St. Louis, MO 63127
Re: K161240
Trade/Device Name: RhythmView Workstation Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1425 Regulation Name: Programmable Diagnostic Computer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DQK Dated: July 13, 2016 Received: July 14, 2016
Dear Dennis Pozzo:
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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Mark Jellerson
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K161240
Device Name RhythmView Workstation SW V6.0.3
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Rhythm View Workstation is a computerized system that assists in the diagnosis of complex cardiac arrhythmias. The Rhythm View Workstation is used to analyze electrogram and electrocardiogram signals and display them in a visual format.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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X | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## Section 5: 510(k) Summary per 21CFR §807.92
| Submitter's<br>information | Abbott Electrophysiology<br>3668 S. Geyer Road, Suite 365<br>St. Louis, MO 63127<br>Contact: Dennis Pozzo<br>Phone 314-300-6580 | |
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| Device/<br>classification<br>name | Device Name: RhythmView Workstation SW V6.0.3<br>Classification/Common name: Programmable diagnostic computer<br>Regulation No./ Product Code: 870.1425/DQK<br>The marketed device(s) to which substantial equivalence is claimed:<br>K151245, cleared Sept. 15, 2015<br>K142901, cleared Dec. 19, 2014<br>K130827, cleared Dec. 16, 2013<br>K123295, cleared April 24, 2013<br>K110878, cleared Sept. 23, 2011 | |
| Device<br>description | The RhythmView Workstation is comprised of the following components: | |
| | Cart | Keyboard |
| | Monitor/Display | Mouse |
| | Computer | Two Port USB Switch |
| | Radio-Frequency Identification<br>(RFID) Reader/Writer | Solid State Hard Drive (optional component) |
| | Software | |
| Indications for use | The RhythmView Workstation is a computerized system that assists in the diagnosis of complex cardiac arrhythmias. The RhythmView Workstation is used to analyze electrogram and electrocardiogram signals and display them in a visual format. | |
| Technological characteristics | The RhythmView Workstation currently allows the user to: Review and select a time sequence of electrical signals from various electrodes; Analyze the signals; View a graphic display (Electrical Activity) of the signal potentials showing progressive depolarization and repolarization in greyscale for the particular arrhythmia; Play/Replay the animated graphic representation of electrical signals. Review various display options to assist the provider with the identification of arrhythmia patterns. Stream near real time electrograms from an EP recording system to RhythmView Workstation (“Streaming electrograms") Evaluate the quality of the electrograms exported from the EP system to RhythmView Workstation ("Signal quality indicator" (SQI)) Use RAP improvements ("RAP intensity scale" and "Spotlight" feature) Create a procedure history within RhythmView ("Procedure Notebook") The RhythmView software is being modified to improve the feedback available to the treating physician during a RhythmView procedure by incorporation of the following new features: A mechanism to display the composite RAP profile (Stability Map) over the entire epoch under analysis (vs. just a single 4-second time segment) A method of thresholding the Stability Map image analysis tool for delineating the persistence of RAP over the course of the entire epoch A mechanism for displaying and selecting all time segments within an epoch ("epoch timeline") | |
RhythmView takes electrical signals collected from multi-polar electrophysiology catheters and outputs a graphic display that assists in the diagnosis of cardiac arrhythmias.
The RhythmView computes and displays electrical rotors or focal beat sources that may sustain human heart rhythm disorders including focal AT, AFL, other SVT, AF, VT and VF in a given patient. The product takes as input electrical signals recorded during the heart rhythm disorder under consideration, typically from multiple specified locations within the heart during an electrophysiological study. The RhythmView then uses proprietary patented algorithms and methods to compute spatial organization during the heart rhythm disorder. These computed elements are displayed graphically in interactive form for review to aid diagnosis by the physician during an electrophysiology study.
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## Section 5: 510(k) Summary per 21CFR §807.92, Continued
| Device Characteristic | Predicate<br>RhythmView<br>Workstation | Proposed<br>RhythmView<br>Workstation |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Signal processing | Yes | Yes |
| Post-processing display | Yes | Yes |
| Grid display of electrode signals | Yes | Yes |
| Programming Language | C++ | C++ |
| Export of processed file into video<br>format | Yes | Yes |
| OTS Software requirements | Same | Same |
| Display options for review of<br>processed signals | • Electrical Activity<br>• Depol Contours<br>• Repol Contours<br>• Rotational Activity<br>Profile | • Electrical Activity<br>• Depol Contours<br>• Repol Contours<br>• Rotational Activity<br>Profile |
| RAP display (optional) | Multi-color with<br>monochromatic option<br>available | Multi-color with<br>monochromatic<br>option available |
| RFID Reader/Writer Function | Yes | Yes |
| Data transfer via Two Port Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Direct data transfer via USB cable to<br>RV Workstation from EP system | Option available | Option available |
| Atrial Function | Yes | Yes |
| Ventricular Function | Option available | No |
| Signal Quality Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Spotlight Feature | Yes | Yes |
| Streaming real time electrograms | Option available | No |
| Notebook Procedure | Yes | Yes |
| Stability Map | No | Option available |
| Epoch Timeline | No | Option available |
| Device Characteristic<br>(Technological Comparison) | Predicate RhythmView<br>Workstation | Proposed RhythmView<br>Workstation |
| Electrical Rating | | |
| Electrical rating - Typical | 120V, 60Hz | 120V, 60Hz |
| Battery | 40 Ah, 12 V DC,<br>Lithium Iron Phosphate | 40 Ah, 12 V DC, Lithium<br>Iron Phosphate |
| RF Class per CISPR11 | Group1 | Group 1 |
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## Section 5: Summary per 21CFR §807.92, Continued
Applicable standards
- ISO 14971: 2012, Medical Devices - Application of risk management to medical devices
Since there are no hardware updates, the EMC and Electrical Safety reports provided in K151245 still apply.
- IEC 60601-1, 3rd Edition, 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
#### Performance Bench testing has been conducted through software and user verification/ data validation protocols to ensure the RhythmView Workstation meets its intended use and user needs.
The testing encompassed:
- Validation of the Stability Map and the default Stability Filter setting using clinical data sets
- Verification that the Stability Maps generated by RhythmView are . correct compilations of the RAP profiles from individual segments
- Physician validation to confirm that the activation maps with and ● without RAP lead to a consistent diagnosis
- . Simulated User testing to evaluate new features of UI
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#### Performance data, continued
#### Conclusion
The testing has demonstrated that the SW updates for RhythmView V6.0 provide reasonable assurance that the proposed device conforms to the appropriate requirements for its intended use. Therefore, it is substantially equivalent to the predicate device, safe and effective for its intended use.
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