K170538 · Rudolf Riester GmbH · MWI · Oct 17, 2017 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K170538
Device Name
RVS-100 Vital Signs Monitor
Applicant
Rudolf Riester GmbH
Product Code
MWI · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Oct 17, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.2300
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The RVS-100 vital signs monitor is intended to be used for monitoring, displaying, storing and sending alarms regarding multiple physiological patient parameters, including Pulse Oxygen Saturation (SpO2), Pulse Rate (PR), Non-invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP), and Temperature (Temp). The RVS-100 vital signs monitor is intended to be used in controlled, hospital environments. It is not intended for helicopter transport, hospital ambulance or home use.
Device Story
Portable vital signs monitor; measures SpO2, PR, NIBP, and body temperature; intended for clinical professionals in hospital environments (outpatient, emergency, low-acuity). Device consists of main unit, NIBP cuff, temperature sensor, and SpO2 sensor. Features DC power connector for optional RVS-200 wall station integration. Provides real-time physiological data display and alarm functionality for single-patient monitoring. Supports clinical decision-making by providing continuous or spot-check vital sign data to healthcare providers.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Device performance verified through compliance with international standards for safety, electromagnetic compatibility, alarm systems, and specific requirements for NIBP, pulse oximetry, and clinical thermometers.
Technological Characteristics
Portable monitor; AC power supply; includes NIBP cuff, temperature sensor, and SpO2 sensor. Standards: IEC 60601-1 (safety), IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), IEC 60601-1-8 (alarms), IEC 80601-2-30 (NIBP), IEC 80601-2-61 (SpO2), ISO 80601-2-56 (thermometry).
Indications for Use
Indicated for monitoring, displaying, storing, and alarming of SpO2, PR, NIBP, and Temperature in adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients within controlled hospital environments, outpatient departments, emergency rooms, and low-acuity areas. Not for home, ambulance, or helicopter use.
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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October 17, 2017
Rudolf Riester GmbH % Diana Hong General Manager Mid-Link Consulting Co., Ltd P.O. Box 120-119 Shanghai, 200120, China
Re: K170538
Trade/Device Name: RVS-100 Vital Signs Monitor Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2300 Regulation Name: Cardiac monitor (including cardiotachometer and rate alarm) Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MWI Dated: September 5, 2017 Received: September 12, 2017
Dear Diana Hong:
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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Sincerely,
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Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K170538
Device Name RVS-100 Vital Signs Monitor
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The RVS-100 vital signs monitor is intended to be used for monitoring, reviewing, storing and sending alarms regarding multiple physiological patient parameters, including Pulse Oxygen Saturation (SpO2), Pulse Rate (PR), Noninvasive Blood Pressure (NIBP), and Temperature (Temp).
The RVS-100 vital signs monitor is intended to be used in controlled, hospital environments. It is not intended for helicopter transport, hospital ambulance or home use.
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# 510(k) Summary
This 510(k) Summary of 510(k) information is being submitted in accordance with requirements of SMDA 1990 and Title 21, CFR Section 807.92.
The assigned 510(k) Number: _K170538__
- 1. Date of Submission:8/25/2017
- 2. Sponsor Identification
Rudolf Riester GmbH P.O.B. 35, Bruckstraße 31 DE-72417, Jungingen, Germany
Establishment Registration Number: 8010482
Contact Person: Christof Kleiner Position: Technical Director Tel: +49-7477-9270-43 Fax: +49-7477-9270-70 Email: kleiner@riester.de
- 3. Submission Correspondent
Ms. Diana Hong (Primary Contact Person) Ms. Betty Xiao (Alternative Contact Person) Mid-Link Consulting Co., Ltd P.O. Box 120-119 Shanghai, 200120, China Tel: +86-21-22815850 Fax: 240-238-7587 Email: info@mid-link.net
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- 4. Proposed Device Identification
Proposed Device Name:RVS-100 Vital Signs Monitor Proposed Device Common Name: Vital Signs Monitor
Regulatory Information: Classification Name: Monitor, Physiological, Patient (Without Arrhythmia Detection Or Alarms): Classification: II; Product Code: MWI; Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2300; Review Panel: Cardiovascular;
Intended Use Statement:
The RVS-100 vital signs monitor is intended to be used for monitoring, displaying, storing and sending alarms regarding multiple physiological patient parameters, including Pulse Oxygen Saturation (SpO2), Pulse Rate (PR), Non-invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP), and Temperature (Temp).
The RVS-100 vital signs monitor is intended to be used in controlled, hospital environments. It is not intended for helicopter transport, hospital ambulance or home use.
#### 5. Predicate Device Identification
510(k) Number: K153135 Product Name: Vital Signs Monitor V6 Manufacturer: Guangdong Biolight Meditech Co., Ltd
- 6. Device Description
The Riester RVS-100 vital signs monitor can perform automatic blood pressure, pulse oximetry and body temperature measurements for clinical professionals. The RVS-100 is a portable device, consist of main unit and accessories, including NIBP cuff, Temperature sensor, and SpO2 sensor.
RVS-100 vital signs monitor has a DC power connector, RVS-100 can connect with extension device RVS-200 and supply power for RVS-200 through the DC power connector.
Note: RVS-200 Wall Diagnostic Station mainly consists of reservoir for ear specula and probe cover. It is classified as a Class I 510(k) Exempt medical device, and not included in this 510(k) submission
- 7. Non-Clinical Test Conclusion
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Non clinical tests were conducted to verify that the proposed device met all design specifications as was Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate device. The test results demonstrated that the proposed device complies with the following standards:
- A 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
- A IEC 60601-1-8: 2012 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-8: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: General requirements, tests and guidance for alarm systems in medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems
- A IEC 80601-2-30:2013 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-30: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of automated non-invasive sphygmomanometers
- A IEC 80601-2-61:2011 Medical electrical equipment -- Part 2-61: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of pulse oximeter equipment
- > 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.
- Clinical Test Conclusion 8.
Non-clinical testing is included in this submission, because all modules have been previously cleared by FDA.
- Substantially Equivalent (SE) Conclusion 9.
The following table compares the DEVICE to the predicate device with respect to intended use, energy source and fluency, etc.
| ITEM | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Remark |
|----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| | RVS-100 Vital Signs Monitor | Vital Signs Monitor V6 | |
| Product Code | MWI | MWI | Same |
| Regulation No. | 870.2300 | 870.2300 | Same |
| Class | II | II | Same |
| Intended use | The RVS-100 vital signs monitor is intended to be used for monitoring, | The Vital Signs Monitor V6 is intended to be used for monitoring, displaying, | Similar |
Table 3-1 Comparison of Technology Characteristics
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| | displaying, reviewing, storing and<br>sending alarms regarding multiple | reviewing, storing and alarming of<br>multiple physiological parameters of | |
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| | physiological patient parameters, | patients, including Pulse Oxygen | |
| | including Pulse Oxygen Saturation<br>(SpO2), Pulse Rate (PR), Non-invasive | Saturation (SpO2), Pulse Rate (PR),<br>Non-invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP), | |
| | Blood Pressure (NIBP), and Temperature<br>(Temp). | Carbon dioxide (CO2) and Temperature<br>(Temp). The Vital Signs Monitor V6 is | |
| | The RVS-100 vital signs monitor is<br>intended to be used in controlled,<br>hospital environments. It is not<br>intended for helicopter transport,<br>hospital ambulance or home use. | intended to be use in outpatient<br>departments and emergency treatment<br>rooms of hospitals, community clinics,<br>private clinics and other medical<br>institutions. It is not intended for<br>helicopter transport, hospital ambulance<br>or home use. | |
| Intended<br>Population | The monitors are intended for adult,<br>pediatric and neonatal. | The monitors are intended for adult,<br>pediatric and neonatal. | Same |
| Intended<br>Environment | The RVS-100 vital signs monitor is<br>intended to be used in outpatient<br>departments, emergency treatment<br>rooms, and low-acuity areas of hospitals,<br>community clinics, private clinics and<br>other medical institutions. It is not<br>intended for helicopter transport, hospital<br>ambulance or home use. | The vital signs monitor is used to be used<br>in hospital environments including<br>out-patient outpatient departments, wards<br>and NICU. It is not intended for helicopter<br>transport, hospital ambulance or home<br>use. | Same |
| Power Supply | The monitors can be supplied by AC<br>power. | The monitors can be supplied by AC<br>power. | Similar |
| Number of Patient<br>be monitored each<br>time | Single patient each time | Single patient each time | Same |
| | No | No | Same |
The proposed device, RVS-100 Vital Signs Monitor, is determined to be Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate device.
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