K170966 · Par Medizintechnik GmbH & Co. KG · DXN · Jun 14, 2017 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K170966
Device Name
TONOPORT VI
Applicant
Par Medizintechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Product Code
DXN · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Jun 14, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1130
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
TONOPORT VI is intended to be used for measuring the systolic, diastolic, mean arterial blood pressure and the heart rate of human beings. The intended paient populations are adults and children (but not neonates) with a circumference of the upper arm in the range of 17 to 42 cm. TONOPORT VI is a prescription device in health care medicine and is intended for use following consultation and instruction by a physician (family doctor, specialist or hospital). It can be used, if the physical condition of the patient allows an automatic, non-invasive blood pressurement. Preparation and application of the TONOPORT VI is done by medically trained staff. The patient does not operate with the TONOPORT VI by himself. TONOPORT VI is not intended to be used in intensive care medicine or for alarming of life-threatening conditions. A measurement with TONOPORT VI can be combined with other measurements and medical examinations at the patient that a diagnosis about the patient's health condition depends not alone from the measurement of the TONOPORT VI.
Device Story
Portable, battery-powered NIBP monitor; uses oscillometric method to measure systolic, diastolic, mean arterial pressure, and heart rate. Cuff applied to upper arm; electrical pump generates cuff pressure. Records up to 400 measurements. Data transmitted via RS-232 or USB to PC for analysis/archiving. Used in clinical or home settings under physician instruction; operated by medically trained staff. Provides data for physician evaluation to support clinical diagnosis. Benefits include ambulatory monitoring capability for patient health assessment.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, verification, and validation, including electrical, mechanical, and software testing. The device utilizes the same blood pressure measurement algorithms as the predicate device.
Technological Characteristics
Oscillometric measurement principle. Materials: Polycarbonate (PC) and ABS case; Nylon/PVC cuffs. Dimensions: 73x27x108 mm; weight <190g. Power: 2x AA batteries. Connectivity: RS-232, USB 1.1/2.0. Safety: Dual-controller architecture (main/supervisor) with redundant pressure sensors and release valve. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-11, IEC 80601-2-30, ISO 14971, IEC 62304.
Indications for Use
Indicated for non-invasive ambulatory blood pressure and heart rate measurement in adults and children (excluding neonates) with upper arm circumference 17-42 cm. Prescription use only; applied by medical staff; not for intensive care or life-threatening alarms.
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
June 14, 2017
PAR Medizintechnik GmbH & Co. KG Thomas Fischer Sachsendamm 6 10829 Berlin Germany
Re: K170966
Trade/Device Name: TONOPORT VI Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1130 Regulation Name: Noninvasive Blood Pressure Measurement System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DXN Dated: May 12, 2017 Received: May 15, 2017
Dear Thomas Fischer:
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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### Statement of Indications for Use 4
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
# Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K170966
Device Name TONOPORT VI
# Indications for Use (Describe)
The TONOPORT VI is a small-size, lightweight, portable, non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP) monitor for ambulatory measurement of the blood pressure by the oscillometric method. The cuff is borne on the upper arm and an electrical pump in the device generates the pressure in the cuff. The TONOPRT VI is powered by two AA size batteries (alkaline or rechargeable NiMH batteries). The device records up to 400 blood pressurements at predefined intervals. In order to assess the measurements, the stored data can be transmitted via a RS-232. USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 interface to a PC for further evaluation or archiving purposes by analysis software.
TONOPORT VI is intended to be used for measuring the systolic, diastolic, mean arterial blood pressure and the heart rate of human beings.
The intended paient populations are adults and children (but not neonates) with a circumference of the upper arm in the range of 17 to 42 cm.
TONOPORT VI is a prescription device in health care medicine and is intended for use following consultation and instruction by a physician (family doctor, specialist or hospital). It can be used, if the physical condition of the patient allows an automatic, non-invasive blood pressurement. Preparation and application of the TONOPORT VI is done by medically trained staff. The patient does not operate with the TONOPORT VI by himself. TONOPORT VI is not intended to be used in intensive care medicine or for alarming of life-threatening conditions.
A measurement with TONOPORT VI can be combined with other measurements and medical examinations at the patient that a diagnosis about the patient's health condition depends not alone from the measurement of the TONOPORT VI.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Special 510(k) TONOPORT VI
### 5 510(k) Summary
| Table 2: Submitter information | |
|--------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Submitter: | PAR Medizintechnik GmbH & Co. KG<br>Sachsendamm 6<br>10829 Berlin<br>Germany |
| Contact person: | Mr. Thomas Fischer<br>Research and development department<br>PAR Medizintechnik GmbH & Co. KG<br>E-mail: info@par-berlin.com<br>Phone: +49 30 235070 10<br>Fax: +49 30 2138542 |
| Date: | March 29th, 2017 |
# Table 3: Device information
| Table 3: Device information | | | |
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| Device: | Trade name: | TONOPORT VI | |
| | Common name: | Non-Invasive Blood-Pressure Monitor | |
| | Classification name: | Non-invasive blood pressure measurement<br>system<br>(21 CFR 870.1130, Product Code DXN,<br>Class II) | |
| | Legally marked<br>device: | Device name: | TONOPORT V |
| | | 510(k) number: | K012647 |
### Device Description 5.1
# Table 4: Device description
| Device functions: | The TONOPORT VI measures the blood pressure non-invasively and<br>provides the systolic, diastolic, mean arterial blood pressure and the<br>heart rate of human beings. The cuff is borne on the upper arm of the<br>patient and an electrical pump in the device generates the pressure in<br>the cuff. The TONOPRT VI is powered by two AA size batteries<br>(alkaline or rechargeable NiMH batteries). The device records up to<br>400 blood pressure measurements at predefined intervals. In order to<br>assess the measurements, the stored data can be transmitted via a RS-<br>232, USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 interface to a PC for further evaluation or<br>archiving purposes by analysis software. It is intended to get used by<br>physicians (primary care physician, specialists and hospitals). |
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| PAR Medizintechnik<br>GmbH & Co. KG | | Special 510(k) TONOPORT VI |
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| Basic scientific<br>concept: | The blood pressure is measured by the oscillometric method. The<br>criteria for this method are the pressure pulsations superimposed<br>with every systole on the air pressure in the cuff. In order to measure<br>the blood pressure, a blood pressure cuff wrapped around the upper<br>arm needs to be inflated and subsequently deflated. | |
| Device design: | The TONOPORT VI is a small-sized, light weighted and portable<br>NIBP monitor with an easy to read display. | |
| Used materials: | Polycarbonate (PC) and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) for the<br>case and plastic foil for the labels of the device. Tested biocompatible<br>materials (Nylon and PVC) are used for the cuffs. | |
| Physical<br>properties: | Size: width: 73.0 mm / height: 27.0 mm / depth: 108.0 mm | |
| | Weight: under 190 g, incl. batteries | |
| | Connectors: cuff, USB and RS-232 connector | |
# 5.2 Indications for Use
The TONOPORT VI is a small-size, lightweight, portable, non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP) monitor for ambulatory measurement of the blood pressure by the oscillometric method. The cuff is borne on the upper arm and an electrical pump in the device generates the pressure in the cuff. The TONOPRT VI is powered by two AA size batteries (alkaline or rechargeable NiMH batteries). The device records up to 400 blood pressure measurements at predefined intervals. In order to assess the measurements, the stored data can be transmitted via a RS-232, USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 interface to a PC for further evaluation or archiving purposes by analysis software.
TONOPORT VI is intended to be used for measuring the systolic, diastolic, mean arterial blood pressure and the heart rate of human beings.
The intended patient populations are adults and children (but not neonates) with a circumference of the upper arm in the range of 17 to 42 cm.
TONOPORT VI is a prescription device in health care medicine and is intended for use following consultation and instruction by a physician (family doctor, specialist or hospital). It can be used, if the physical condition of the patient allows an automatic, noninvasive blood pressure measurement. Preparation and application of the TONOPORT VI is done by medically trained staff. The patient does not operate with the TONOPORT VI
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by himself. TONOPORT VI is not intended to be used in intensive care medicine or for alarming of life-threatening conditions.
A measurement with TONOPORT VI can be combined with other measurements and medical examinations at the patient that a diagnosis about the patient's health condition depends not alone from the measurement of the TONOPORT VI.
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AR Medizintechni
GmbH & Co. KG
oecial 510(k) TONOPORT
# Comparison of the TONOPORT VI and the predicate dev 5.3
The TONOPORT VI is substantially equivalent and employs the same functional technology as the predicate device TONOPORT
# Table 5: Device compariso
| Characteristic | Subject device<br>TONOPORT VI | Primary predicate device<br>TONOPORT V (510(k) -No.: K012647) | Explanation of the<br>differences | |
|-------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Product code | DXN | DXN | Identical | |
| Classification<br>number | 21 CFR 870.1130 | 21 CFR 870.1130 | Identical | |
| Common name | Non-Invasive Blood-Pressure Monitor | Non-Invasive Blood-Pressure Monitor | Identical | |
| Class | Class II | Class II | Identical | |
| Intended use | The TONOPORT VI measures and stores<br>the blood pressure data (systolic pressure,<br>diastolic pressure and heart rate) at human<br>beings. The blood pressure can be<br>measured several times at the physician or<br>up to 400 times during a long-term<br>monitoring with one set of fully charged<br>batteries. Medically trained staff has to<br>apply the device and the physician has to<br>analyze the results. The patient does not<br>operate with the TONOPORT VI by<br>himself. The stored data can be<br>transmitted to a PC based application via<br>serial interface for analysis and<br>evaluation. | The TONOPORT V measures and stores<br>the blood pressure data (systolic pressure,<br>diastolic pressure and heart rate) at human<br>beings. The blood pressure can be<br>measured several times at the physician or<br>up to 200 times during a long-term<br>monitoring with one set of fully charged<br>batteries. Medically trained staff has to<br>apply the device and the physician has to<br>analyze the results. The patient does not<br>operate with the device by himself. The<br>stored data can be printed directly on a<br>printer and/or transmitted to a PC-based<br>application via serial interface for analysis<br>and evaluation. | Equivalent<br>The storage capacity is<br>increased and the<br>transmission interfaces are<br>state of the art for the<br>clearance times. These<br>changes are documented<br>and do not influence the<br>indications for use. | |
| PAR Medizintechnik<br>GmbH & Co. KG | Special 510(k) TONOPORT VI | | | |
| Characteristic | Subject device<br>TONOPORT VI | Primary predicate device<br>TONOPORT V (510(k) -No.: K012647) | Explanation of the<br>differences | |
| Indications for use | Target population:<br>Adults and children, but <b>not</b> neonates<br>Anatomical site:<br>Upper arm (see section 0)<br>Where used:<br>In hospital and at home (following consultation and instruction by a physician) | Target population:<br>Adults and children, but <b>not</b> neonates<br>Anatomical site:<br>Upper arm<br>Where used:<br>In hospital and at home (following consultation and instruction by a physician) | Identical | |
| Design | New and good looking ergonomic design<br>of the case and the user interface | Functional design of the case and the user<br>interface | Equivalent<br>The changes of the case<br>ergonomics and the user<br>interface that enhance the<br>operator's and patient's<br>convenience are<br>documented and are <b>not</b><br>relevant for the<br>indications for use. | |
| PAR Medizintechnik<br>GmbH & Co. KG | | Special 510(k) TONOPORT VI | | |
| Characteristic | Subject device<br>TONOPORT VI | Primary predicate device<br>TONOPORT V (510(k) -No.: K012647) | Explanation of the<br>differences | |
| Display | 27.0 mm x 58.0 mm<br>(width to height)<br>Image: [display] | 30.0 mm x 10.5 mm<br>(width to height)<br>Image: [display] | Equivalent<br>The change of the<br>ergonomics of the user<br>interface into a clear and<br>easy to read display that<br>increases the safety of the<br>device and enhance the<br>convenience are<br>documented. | |
| Dimensions and<br>weight | Smaller with lower weight compared to<br>TONOPORT V | Small size and low weight | Equivalent<br>The changes in<br>dimensional specifications<br>are documented, do not<br>affect the indications for<br>use and enhance the<br>operator's and patient's<br>convenience. | |
| Width | 73.0 mm | 80.0 mm | Identical | |
| Height | 27.0 mm | 27.0 mm | | |
| Depth | 108.0 mm | 100.0 mm | | |
| Weight | Approximately 190 g with batteries | Approximately 199 g with batteries | | |
| Communication | Measurement settings of the device and<br>the read out of the stored data can be done<br>via serial interface | Measurement settings of the device and<br>the read out of the stored data can be done<br>via serial interface | Identical | |
| Event marking | By pressing the START STOP Button | By pressing the START STOP Button | Identical | |
| Energy source | Powered by two AA size batteries<br>(alkaline or NiMH batteries). | Powered by two AA size batteries<br>(alkaline or NiMH batteries). | Identical | |
| GmbH & Co. KG | Characteristic | Subject device<br>TONOPORT VI | Primary predicate device<br>TONOPORT V (510(k) -No.: K012647) | Explanation of the<br>differences |
| | Storage capacity | Up to 400 measurements | Up to 200 measurements | Equivalent<br>The evaluation of user needs showed that more<br>storage capacity is need.<br>The change is documented<br>and do not influence the<br>indications for use. |
| | Measuring method | Oscillometric measuring method during<br>deflation of the cuff | Oscillometric measuring method during<br>deflation of the cuff | Identical |
| | Measuring range | 60 to 260 mmHg<br>40 to 220 mmHg<br>35 to 240 min-1<br>systolic pressure<br>diastolic pressure<br>pulse rate (HR) | 60 to 260 mmHg<br>40 to 220 mmHg<br>35 to 240 min-1<br>systolic pressure<br>diastolic pressure<br>pulse rate (HR) | Identical |
| | Max cuff pressure | 300 mmHg | 300 mmHg | Identical |
| | Materials | PC and ABS for the case and plastic foil<br>for the labels of the device. Biocompatible<br>materials are used for the applied parts<br>(cuff). | PC for the case and plastic foil for the<br>labels of the device. Biocompatible<br>materials are used for the applied parts<br>(cuff). | Equivalent<br>The change of the material<br>formulation to increase<br>the durability of the<br>device is documented. The<br>changed materials are not<br>in contact with the body<br>of the patient. |
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| | Characteristic | Subject device<br>TONOPORT VI | | Primary predicate device<br>TONOPORT V (510(k) -No.: K012647) | | Explanation of the<br>differences |
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| Environmental<br>conditions<br>for<br>Operation | Temperature | +5 to +40 °C | | +10 to +40 °C | Temperature | Equivalent |
| | Humidity | 15 to 93 % | Atmospheric pressure | 30 to 75 % | Humidity | The environmental<br>conditions are changed |
| | Atmospheric pressure | 700 to 1060 hPa | | 700 to 1060 hPa | Atmospheric pressure | according to the |
| Environmental<br>conditions<br>for<br>transport and<br>storage | Temperature | -25 to +70 °C | | -20 to +70 °C | Temperature | requirements of the |
| | Humidity | 10 to 93 % | | 10 to 90 % | Humidity | standards IEC 80601-2-30<br>and 60601-1-11. These |
| | Atmospheric pressure | 500 to 1060 hPa | | 500 to 1060 hPa | Atmospheric pressure | changes do not affect the<br>indications for use. |
| Safety | Increased safety | An additional pressure sensor and a<br>pressure release valve are added.<br><br>Two controllers (main and supervisor<br>controller) that monitor each other and the<br>safety related components are used. | | Standard safety<br><br>One pressure sensor and one valve for the<br>deflation of the cuff are used.<br>One controller (main controller) is used. | | Equivalent<br><br>The improvement of the<br>safety properties of the<br>device is documented. |
| Sterilization | Not applicable | Not applicable | | Not applicable | | Identical |
| Expiration date | Not applicable | Not applicable | | Not applicable | | Identical |
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### Summary of performance testing 5.4
| Characteristic | Standard/Test/FDA Guidance | Result |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|----------------------|
| Safety (electrical,<br>mechanical, chemical,<br>thermal and radiation) and<br>essential performance | IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-11<br>IEC 80601-2-30 | Pass<br>Pass<br>Pass |
| Usability | IEC 60601-1-6 | Pass |
| Software | IEC 62304 | Pass |
| Risk Management | | |
| Risk analysis | ISO 14971 | Pass |
# Table 6: Performance testing to demonstrate equivalence
The TONOPORT VI complies with the voluntary and mandatory standards. The following quality assurance measures were applied to the development of the TONOPORT VI to ensure that design inputs, safety requirements, new features, preexisting requirements were met and re-tested:
- Requirements specification review
- o Software and hardware testing
- Safety testing
- Environmental testing
- Final verification and validation
- o Compliance with performance standards
An assessment of clinical data to show safety and performance of the device was not made, because the TONOPORT VI uses identical algorithms for the blood pressure measurement like the predicate device TONOPORT V. Consequently the form FDA-3674 'Certification of compliance with requirements of ClinicalTrails.gov data bank' is not completed and submitted.
### 5.5 Conclusion
The TONOPORT VI is substantially equivalent to the TONOPORT V with respect to the indications for use and the basic scientific concept.
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Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
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.