K171765 · Nihon Kohden Corporation · CCK · Oct 11, 2017 · Anesthesiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K171765
Device Name
Nihon Kohden CO2 Monitor
Applicant
Nihon Kohden Corporation
Product Code
CCK · Anesthesiology
Decision Date
Oct 11, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 868.1400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The OLG-3800A CO2 monitor is intended to monitor respiratory rate, CO2 partial pressure and EtCO2. The device is also intended to monitor pulse rate and SpO2. The device may generate an audible and/or visible alarm when a measured physiological rate falls outside preset limits, or when a technical error is detected. The devices are intended to be used by qualified medical facility, such as hospital or clinic, on all patient populations including adult, neonate, infant, child, and adolescent subgroups.
Device Story
OLG-3800A is a compact, 7-inch touchscreen CO2 monitor for use in ER, OR, ICU, CCU, or general wards. It processes inputs from CO2 sensors (intubated/non-intubated) and SpO2 sensors to display real-time vital signs (CO2, RR, SpO2, PR) and waveforms. The device generates audible/visible alarms for physiological limit breaches or technical errors. It supports network connectivity to central/bedside monitoring systems. The optional single-use cap-ONE Biteblock (YG-227T) facilitates CO2 sampling and oxygen delivery during endoscopy. Operated by qualified medical personnel, the device provides continuous monitoring to assist in clinical decision-making regarding patient respiratory and oxygenation status. It is AC/battery-powered.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Includes software verification/validation, unit testing, integration testing, and compliance testing for electrical/electromagnetic safety (IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-8, ISO 80601-2-55, ISO 80601-2-61). Traceability documented between system specifications and validation results.
Technological Characteristics
7-inch color TFT LCD (800x480). Measures CO2 (0-150 mmHg) and SpO2 (70-100%). Connectivity: Network mode for central/bedside monitoring. Power: AC 100-240V or battery. Standards: IEC 60601-1:2005+A1:2012, IEC 60601-1-2:2007, ISO 80601-2-55:2011, ISO 80601-2-61:2011, ISO 10993-1:2009, IEC 62304:2006.
Indications for Use
Indicated for monitoring respiratory rate, CO2 partial pressure, EtCO2, pulse rate, and SpO2 in all patient populations (adult, neonate, infant, child, adolescent) within medical facilities (hospital/clinic).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A carbon dioxide gas analyzer is a device intended to measure the concentration of carbon dioxide in a gas mixture to aid in determining the patient's ventilatory, circulatory, and metabolic status. The device may use techniques such as chemical titration, absorption of infrared radiation, gas chromatography, or mass spectrometry.
Nihon Kohden Bedside Monitor, BSM-6000 series (K080342)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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October 19, 2018
Nihon Kohden Corporation % Thomas Bento St. Vice President, Ouality and Regulatory Affairs Nihon Kohden America, Inc. 15353 Barranca Parkway Irvine, California 92618
Re: K171765
Trade/Device Name: Nihon Kohden CO2 Monitor Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.1400 Regulation Name: Carbon dioxide gas analyzer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: CCK, MNK Dated: September 5, 2017 Received: September 8, 2017
Dear Thomas Bento:
This letter corrects our substantially equivalent letter of October 11, 2017.
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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# Michael J. Ryan -S
for Tina Kiang, Ph.D. Acting Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital. Respiratory. Infection Control, and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
Device Name Nihon Kohden CO2 Monitor OLG-3800A
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The OLG-3800A CO2 monitor is intended to monitor respiratory rate, CO2 partial pressure and EtCO2. The device is also intended to monitor pulse rate and SpO2.
The device may generate an audible and/or visible alarm when a measured physiological rate falls outside preset limits, or when a technical error is detected.
The devices are intended to be used by qualified medical facility, such as hospital or clinic, on all patient populations including adult, neonate, infant, child, and adolescent subgroups.
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary
# Nihon Kohden CO2 Monitor, Model OLG-3800A
| Submitter:<br>Address:<br>Phone number: | Nihon Kohden Corporation<br>1-31-4 Nishiochiai, 1-Chome, Shinjuku-<br>Ku Tokyo, Japan 161-8560<br>81-3-59968020 |
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| Contact person:<br>Office number:<br>Mobile number:<br>Fax number: | Thomas Bento<br>(949) 580-1555 x3324<br>(949) 680-9048<br>(913) 273-0732 |
| Date prepared: | June 12, 2017 |
| Device name:<br>Common name:<br>Device classification: | Nihon Kohden CO2 Monitor, Model OLG-3800A<br>Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Gas Analyzer<br>Class II |
| Primary Product code:<br>Secondary Product code (for<br>Cap-ONE Biteblock, YG-227T): | CCK<br>MNK |
| Regulation: | 21 CFR 868.1400 |
| CO2 Monitor, OLG-3800A<br>Predicate:<br>Reference: | Nihon Kohden CO2 Monitor, OLG-2800A (K062115)<br>Nihon Kohden Bedside Monitor, BSM-6000 series (K080342) |
| Biteblock, YG-227T<br>Predicate: | Oridion/Covidien/Medtronic Smart CapnoLine Guardian (K093388) |
#### Description:
The Nihon Kohden OLG-3800A is a compact CO2 monitor with a 7-inch display and is designed so the operator can directly touch the screen from the operator position. The CO2 monitor displays the patient's vital signs (CO2, RR, SpO2, PR) on the screen and generates an alarm according to the setting. Alarms are indicated with a screen message, sound, blinking or lighting of the alarm indicator. The device is used with commercially available sensors for intubated and non-intubated patients. The CO2 monitor is intended to be used in an ER, OR, ICU, CCU or general ward on all patient populations, depending on the accessories used with the device. The OLG-3800A is AC and/or battery operated.
When the operation mode is set to Network mode, the CO2 monitor can connect to a Nihon Kohden monitoring system network and communicate with the central monitor and bedside monitor on the network.
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A new optional accessory, single-use adult cap-ONE Biteblock YG-227T can be used together with OLG-3800. YG-227T is inserted between the patient's teeth to prevent closure of the patient's jaws. It connects to a specified Nihon Kohden CO2 sensor kit to measure the partial pressure of the expired CO2 of a patient. Also, it allows oxygen (including an oxygen-air mixture) to be provided to the patient during endoscopy.
### Indications for Use:
The OLG-3800A CO2 monitor is intended to monitor respiratory rate, CO2 partial pressure and EtCO2. The device is also intended to monitor pulse rate and SpO2.
The device may generate an audible and/or visible alarm when a measured physiological rate falls outside preset limits. or when a technical error is detected.
The devices are intended to be used by qualified medical personnel within a medical facility, such as hospital or clinic, on all patient populations including adult, neonate, infant, child, and adolescent subgroups.
### Technological Characteristics - Substantial Equivalence Discussion:
The Nihon Kohden CO2 Monitor OLG-3800A is substantially equivalent to the predicate device. Nihon Kohden CO2 Monitor Model OLG-2800A (K062115). The Nihon Kohden BSM 6000 Series Bedside Monitor is shown as a reference device for comparison. Differences between the devices are minor and do not raise questions regarding safety or efficacy.
These differences include:
- 1. The OLG-3800A is substantially equivalent to the OLG-2800A other than the additional function of blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) measurement.
- 2. The OLG-3800A has a new added feature to measure SpO2. The SpO2 measurement method is the same as that of the reference device, BSM-6000 series bedside monitor. It has been verified using standard ISO 80601-2-61:2011.
The following table shows a comparison of the subject device, and the predicate and reference devices.
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| | OLG-2800A<br>Predicate<br>(K062115) | BSM-6000 Series<br>Reference Device<br>(K080342) | OLG-3800A<br>New Device |
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| Specification | Indications for Use | | |
| | The OLG-2800A is a<br>portable monitor that<br>measures respiration<br>status of patients at a<br>medical facility setting.<br>The device is used with<br>commercially available<br>sensors for intubated and<br>non-intubated patients.<br>The device displays<br>waveforms and numeric<br>data of monitored<br>parameters, such as CO2,<br>EtCO2, respiratory rate<br>and trendgraphs. The<br>device may generate an<br>audible and/or visible<br>alarm when a measured<br>parameter falls outside<br>preset limits.<br><br>The device LED display<br>showsEtCO2 value and<br>respiration rate and the<br>LCD display shows CO2<br>waveforms, and alarms<br>settings. The device is AC<br>and/or battery operated.<br>The device will be<br>available for use by<br>medical personnel on all<br>patient populations<br>depending on the CO2<br>sensor kit. | The device is intended to<br>monitor, display and<br>record physiological data<br>to provide cardiac and<br>vital signs monitoring<br>within a medical facility.<br>The device is intended to<br>produce a visual record of<br>the electrical signals<br>produced by heart and<br>monitor the<br>electrocardiogram to<br>generate audible and/or<br>visible alarms when an<br>arrhythmia exists. The<br>device is also intended to<br>monitor heart rate, pulse<br>rate, blood oxygen<br>saturation (SpO2),<br>noninvasive blood<br>pressure (NIBP), invasive<br>blood pressure (IBP),<br>body temperature, BIS,<br>cardiac output (CO),<br>oxygen concentration<br>(FiO2), carbon dioxide<br>concentration (CO2),<br>EtCO2, respiratory rate,<br>and inspired and expired<br>anesthetic agents and<br>anesthetic gases<br>including N2O, Halothane,<br>Isoflurane, Enflurane,<br>Sevoflurane and<br>Desflurane. The device<br>may generate an audible<br>and/or visual alarm when<br>a measured rate falls<br>outside preset limits. The<br>device may also be used<br>to condition and transmit<br>physiological signals via<br>radio frequency.<br>The device will be<br>available for use by<br>medical personnel on<br>patients within a medical<br>facility on all patient<br>populations. | The OLG-3800A CO2<br>monitor is intended to<br>monitor respiratory rate,<br>CO2 partial pressure<br>and EtCO2. The device<br>is also intended to<br>monitor pulse rate and<br>SpO2.<br><br>The device may<br>generate an audible<br>and/or visible alarm<br>when a measured<br>physiological rate falls<br>outside preset limits, or<br>when a technical error is<br>detected.<br><br>The devices are<br>intended to be used by<br>qualified medical<br>personnel within a<br>medical facility, such as<br>hospital or clinic, on all<br>patient populations<br>including adult, neonate,<br>infant, child, and<br>adolescent subgroups. |
| | OLG-2800A | BSM-6000 Series | OLG-3800A |
| Specification | Predicate<br>(K062115) | Reference Device<br>(K080342) | New Device |
| Display | | | |
| Type | FSTN monochrome<br>LCD,<br>7 segment LED, 3 digits<br>display EtCO2 | TFT Color LCD,<br>10.4" (BSM-6301A)<br>12.1" (BSM-6501A)<br>15.0" (BSM-6701A) | 7-inch, color TFT type<br>LCD |
| Resolution | 200 x 108 | 800x600 (BSM-<br>6301A/6501A);<br>1024x768 (BSM-<br>6701A) | 800 (H) × 480 (V) |
| Waveform<br>Display | CO2 | ECG (12 leads),<br>respiration, pulse, CO2,<br>cardiac output, external<br>input,<br>O2, EEG (BISx) ,<br>IBP(7) | CO2, SpO2 |
| Numeric Data<br>Display | EtCO2, respiration rate | Heart Rate, Pulse Rate,<br>VPC rate, ST level (12<br>leads),<br>Respiration Rate,<br>NIBP (SYS/DIA/MAP)<br>Temperature (4), SpO2,<br>EtCO2, FiCO2,FiO2,<br>cardiac output, O2, BIS,<br>IBP(7) (sys/dia/mean) | ETCO2, FiCO2, INST<br>CO2, RR, SpO2, PR, PI |
| Alarm | | | |
| Vital Signs<br>Alarm<br>Parameters | ETCO2, FiCO2<br>RR, No breath | HR, PR, VPC, ST, RR,<br>Apnea, SpO2, NIBP,<br>PRESS, TEMP, CO2(E),<br>CO2(I), O2(E), O2(I),<br>N2O(E), N2O(I), HAL(E),<br>HAL(I), ISO(E), ISO(I),<br>ENF(E), ENF(I), DES(E),<br>DES(I), SEV(E), SEV(I),<br>MV, PEEP, Ppeak, SEF,<br>TP, CCO, CCI | CO2(E), CO2(I),INST<br>CO2,RR,NO<br>BREATH,SpO2,PR |
| Respiration | | | |
| Method | CO2 | Impedance, thermistor,<br>CO2 | CO2 |
| Respiration<br>Rate Display | 0 to 150 bpm | 0 to 150 bpm | 0 to 150 bpm |
| Alarm Limits:<br>Upper<br>Lower | 2 to 150 bpm, off<br>0 to 148 bpm, off | 2 to 150 bpm, OFF<br>0 to 148 bpm, OFF | Upper limit: 2 to 150<br>bpm, OFF<br>Lower limit: OFF, 0 to<br>148 bpm |
| No Breath<br>Detection Time<br>Limit | 5 to 40 seconds, off | 5 to 40 seconds, OFF | 5 to 40 seconds, off |
| No breath<br>Detection<br>CO2 | Yes | Yes (Displayed as<br>"Apnea") | Yes |
| Display range | 0 to 150 mmHg | 0 to 150 mmHg | 0 to 150 mmHg |
| | OLG-2800A | BSM-6000 Series | OLG-3800A |
| Specification | Predicate<br>(K062115) | Reference Device<br>(K080342) | New Device |
| Declared range<br>and accuracy<br>with sensor | TG-900P:<br>$±3$ mmHg (0 ≤ CO2 ≤ 10 mmHg)<br>$±4$ mmHg (10 ≤ CO2 ≤ 40 mmHg)<br>$±10$ % reading (40 ≤ CO2 ≤ 100 mmHg)<br>(At 1 atmospheric pressure, air inspiration, no condensation)<br>TG-920P:<br>$±3$ mmHg (0 ≤ CO2 ≤ 10 mmHg)<br>$±4$ mmHg (10 ≤ CO2 ≤ 40 mmHg)<br>$±10$ % reading (40 ≤ CO2 ≤ 100 mmHg)<br>(At 1 atmospheric pressure, air inspiration, no condensation,<br>7 minutes passed after stabilization of the sensor temperature)<br>TG-970P, TG-980P:<br>$±2$ mmHg (0 ≤ CO2 ≤ 40 mmHg)<br>$±5$ % reading (40 < CO2 ≤ 70 mmHg)<br>$±7$ % reading (70 < CO2 ≤ 100 mmHg)<br>$±10$ % reading (100 < CO2 ≤ 150 mmHg)<br>(When no condensation) | TG-900P:<br>$±3$ mmHg (0 ≤ CO2 ≤ 10 mmHg)<br>$±4$ mmHg (10 ≤ CO2 ≤ 40 mmHg)<br>$±10$ % reading (40 ≤ CO2 ≤ 100 mmHg)<br>(At 1 atmospheric pressure, air inspiration, no condensation)<br>TG-920P:<br>$±3$ mmHg (0 ≤ CO2 ≤ 10 mmHg)<br>$±4$ mmHg (10 ≤ CO2 ≤ 40 mmHg)<br>$±10$ % reading (40 ≤ CO2 ≤ 100 mmHg)<br>(At 1 atmospheric pressure, air inspiration, no condensation,<br>7 minutes passed after stabilization of the sensor temperature)<br>TG-970P, TG-980P:<br>$±2$ mmHg (0 ≤ CO2 ≤ 40 mmHg)<br>$±5$ % reading (40 < CO2 ≤ 70 mmHg)<br>$±7$ % reading (70 < CO2 ≤ 100 mmHg)<br>$±10$ % reading (100 < CO2 ≤ 150 mmHg)<br>(When no condensation) | TG-900P:<br>$±3$ mmHg (0 ≤ CO2 ≤ 10 mmHg)<br>$±4$ mmHg (10 ≤ CO2 ≤ 40 mmHg)<br>$±10$ % reading (40 ≤ CO2 ≤ 100 mmHg)<br>(At 1 atmospheric pressure, air inspiration, no condensation)<br>TG-920P:<br>$±3$ mmHg (0 ≤ CO2 ≤ 10 mmHg)<br>$±4$ mmHg (10 ≤ CO2 ≤ 40 mmHg)<br>$±10$ % reading (40 ≤ CO2 ≤ 100 mmHg)<br>(At 1 atmospheric pressure, air inspiration, no condensation,<br>7 minutes passed after stabilization of the sensor temperature)<br>TG-970P, TG-980P:<br>$±2$ mmHg (0 ≤ CO2 ≤ 40 mmHg)<br>$±5$ % reading (40 < CO2 ≤ 70 mmHg)<br>$±7$ % reading (70 < CO2 ≤ 100 mmHg)<br>$±10$ % reading (100 < CO2 ≤ 150 mmHg)<br>(When no condensation) |
| Alarm Limits,<br>CO2: Upper<br>Lower | 2 to 99 mmHg, off<br>1 to 98 mmHg, off | 2 to 99mmHg, OFF<br>1 to 98 mmHg, OFF | Upper limit: 2 to 99 mmHg, OFF<br>Lower limit: 1 to 98 mmHg, OFF |
| Respiration<br>Detection From<br>CO2 | Yes | Yes | Yes…
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