K173226 · Fukuda Denshi USA, Inc. · DPS · Apr 16, 2018 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K173226
Device Name
CardiMax Electrocardiograph
Applicant
Fukuda Denshi USA, Inc.
Product Code
DPS · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Apr 16, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.2340
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Fukuda Denshi CardiMax Model FX-8322 Electrocardiograph is intended to acquire, analyze, display, and record resting electrocardiographic information from adult and pediatric populations. The basic system delivers three (3), six (6) or twelve (12) channels of ECG parameters (waveform, arrhythmia and rhythm measurements, interpretation and heart rate). The device is indicated in situations where an instantaneous display of ECG information or a hard copy record may be required. The device is intended to be used under the direct supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner or by trained operators in a hospital or medical professional's facility.
Device Story
Electrocardiograph acquires cardiac action potentials via patient cable and electrodes; processes signals to display/record 3, 6, or 12-channel ECG waveforms, heart rate, and rhythm/arrhythmia analysis. Used in hospital recovery areas/clinics by trained operators under practitioner supervision. Features touch screen/key panel interface, internal recorder, and connectivity via USB, LAN, Serial, or SD card for data storage and external monitoring. Provides diagnostic data to clinicians for cardiac assessment; facilitates instantaneous ECG visualization and hard copy documentation.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Device underwent extensive safety, environmental, and performance testing to ensure functional specifications were met. Compliance verified against IEC 60601-1, IEC 62304, IEC 62366, ISO 14971, ANSI/AAMI EC53, IEC 60601-2-25, ISO 15233-1, and IEC 60601-1-2.
Technological Characteristics
Electrocardiograph with main control, operation, and amplifier boards. Interfaces via patient cable (CP-105L) and electrodes (TEE-01/TEE-43). Connectivity: USB, LAN (Ethernet), Serial, SD card. Display: LCD module with touch screen and 65 fixed keys. Power: Internal supply unit. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 62304, IEC 62366, ISO 14971, ANSI/AAMI EC53, IEC 60601-2-25, ISO 15233-1, IEC 60601-1-2.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult and pediatric patients (including neonates) requiring acquisition, analysis, display, and recording of resting ECG information (waveforms, heart rate, arrhythmia/rhythm measurements, and interpretation) in hospital or clinical settings.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An electrocardiograph is a device used to process the electrical signal transmitted through two or more electrocardiograph electrodes and to produce a visual display of the electrical signal produced by the heart.
Predicate Devices
Fukuda Denshi Cardiograph Model FX-4010 Electrocardiograph (K981066)
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April 16, 2018
Fukuda Denshi USA, Inc. Doug Blakely Director, Regulatory Affairs 17725 NE 65th Street, Building C Redmond, Washington 98052
Re: K173226
Trade/Device Name: Fukuda Denshi CardiMax FX-8322 Electrocardiograph Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2340 Regulation Name: Electrocardiograph Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DPS Dated: September 28, 2017 Received: October 3, 2017
Dear Doug Blakely:
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,
M.A. Hillemann
for
Bram D. Zuckerman, M.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K173226
#### Device Name
Fukuda Denshi CardiMax Model FX-8322 Electrocardiograph
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Fukuda Denshi CardiMax Model FX-8322 Electrocardiograph is intended to acquire, analyze, display, and record resting electrocardiographic information from adult and pediatic populations. The basic system delivers three (3), six (6) or twelve (12) channels of ECG parameters (waveform, arrhythmia and rhythm measurements, interpretation and heart rate). The device is indicated in situations where an instantaneous display of ECG information or a hard copy record may be required. The device is intended to be used under the direct supervision or a licensed healthcare practitioner, by trained operators in a hospital or medical professional's facility.
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# 510(k) Summary
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR part 870.92.
The assigned 510(k) number is: K173226
- Submitter: Fukuda Denshi USA, Inc. 17725 NE 65th St. Building C Redmond WA, 98052 Tel: 425-881-7737 Fax: 425-869-2018
- Contact Person: Doug Blakely ● Director- Regulatory Affairs Fukuda Denshi USA, Inc. 17725 NE 65th Street, Building C Redmond, WA 98052 Tel: 210-240-4521 Fax: 408-547-4521 Email: DBlakely@fukuda.com
- Date Prepared: September 28, 2017 ●
Device Name:
- Trade Name: Fukuda Denshi CardiMax Model FX-8322 Electrocardiograph
- Regulation Name: Electrocardiograph
- Product Code: DPS - Electrocardiograph
II
- Regulation Number: 21 CFR Part 870.2340
- Device Class:
- Review Panel: Cardiovascular
Predicate Devices:
Fukuda Denshi Cardiograph Model FX-4010 Electrocardiograph, 510(k) # K981066.
The 12-Lead ECG analysis software module which modified any functions used in the FX-8322 is the same as that used in the Fukuda Denshi CardiMax model FX-4010 Multi Channel Electrocardiograph cleared under 510(k) # K981066 and the Nihon Kohden Cardiofax model ECG-1350A cleared under 510(k) #K072217.
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# Device Description:
The Fukuda Denshi CardiMax Model FX-8322 Electrocardiograph is meant to acquire and record cardiac action potentials from patients. The device is design to be used in Recovery areas of the hospital or clinic. Patient ages from neonates to adults can all be applied. Waveforms, heart rate and analysis data from these patients are available to the diagnostic or may be recorded.
The FX-8322 is an Electrocardiograph. The main part consists of the Main Control Board (model: PCB-7285), the Operation Board (model: PCB-7234), the AMP Board (model: PCB-6731), the LCD Module (model: TX17DO1VM2CAA / FD-42-3D), the Power Supply Unit (model: APAU003-07), the Recorder Unit. In addition, the Patient Cable (model: CP-105L), the Chest Electrode (model: TEE-01 / TEE-01RA) and the Limb Electrode (model: TEE-43 / TEE-43RG). Furthermore, the device is designed so it can be connected to USB, LAN cable, Serial cable, SD Card and an external monitor. There are two (2) types of the external monitors depending on the display size desired:
17 inch LC monitor L-560T-C: 19 inch LC monitor MX-191:
The user interfaces, touch screen panel and key panel are located on the top surface of the device. The touch screen display has a variable number of keys that are activated by software and depends on the display/function that the user selects. In addition, there are sixty-five (65) fixed keys on the bottom of the LCD display.
The Fukuda Denshi Model CardiMax FX-8222 provides acquiring and recording ECG (standard 12 lead), heart rate along with the standard 12-Lead ECG analysis software module.
The Fukuda Denshi Model CP-105L Patient Cable provides the ECG signal through Electrocardiograph Electrodes.
Additional standard features include the LAN connection, which is a proprietary network system through either a built in Ethernet LAN connector for connection to the hospital system. Standard features include a USB connection and SD Card connection, which is intended to store the ECG data and connect the USB Wireless LAN adaptor, and the Serial Connection, which is intended to connect to an External Monitor connection and the R-sync connection available when an R-Wave synchronized signal is needed.
### Statement of Intended Use:
The Fukuda Denshi CardiMax Model FX-8322 Electrocardiograph is intended to acquire, analyze, display, and record resting electrocardiographic information
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from adult and pediatric populations. The basic system delivers three (3), six (6) or twelve (12) channels of ECG parameters (waveform, arrhythmia and rhythm measurements, interpretation and heart rate). The device is indicated in situations where an instantaneous display of ECG information or a hard copy record may be required. The device is intended to be used under the direct supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner or by trained operators in a hospital or medical professional's facility.
## Technological Characteristics:
The FX-8322 incorporates the identical technology as the predicate devices. The device provides a means with interfacing with a patient, collecting and processing parameter specific physiological data that can be displayed, recorded or stored.
The technology characteristics of the FX-8322 do not affect the safety or efficacy of the device. Any safety issues raised by a software control medical device are either the same issues already addressed by the predicate devices or are addressed in the system hazard analysis, or in the system validation.
### Testing:
The Fukuda Denshi CardiMax Model FX-8322 Electrocardiograph has been subjected to extensive safety, environmental and performance testing. Final testing for the device included various performance tests for the device designed to insure that all functional and performance specifications were met.
The FX-8322 has also been tested to assure compliance to the requirements of various published standards including the following:
### General safety standards
- IEC 60601-1: 2005+A1: 2012 Medical electrical equipment Part 1: General 0 requirements for basic safety and essential performance. 3rd Edition
- IEC 62304: 2006 Medical device software -- Software life cycle processes ●
- IEC 62366: 2007 Medical devices -- Application of usability engineering to medical devices
- ISO 14971: 2007 Medical devices -- Application of risk management to ● medical devices
### Individual standards
- ANSI/AAMI EC53: 2013 ECG trunk cables and patient leadwires
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- . IEC 60601-2-25: 2011 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-25: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of electrocardiographs
- ISO 15233-1: 2008 Medical devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied - Part 1: General requirements
# EMC standards
- IEC 60601-1-2 Ed.3.0: 2007 Medical electrical equipment Part 1-2: General ● requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements and tests
# Conclusion:
In conclusion, drawing from laboratory testing, validation, and risk analysis, the Fukuda Denshi CardiMax Model FX-8322 Electrocardiograph demonstrates that this device substantially equivalent and performs as well as the legally marketed predicate devices, the Fukuda Denshi CardiMax model FX-4010Multi Channel Electrocardiograph cleared under 510(k) # K981066 (12-Lead ECG analysis portion) and the Nihon Kohden Cardiofax model ECG-1350A cleared under 510(k) # K072217.
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