K180242 · Medical Predictive Science Corporation · DPS · Feb 28, 2018 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K180242
Device Name
HeRO Symphony, HeRO ES, HeRO solo/duet
Applicant
Medical Predictive Science Corporation
Product Code
DPS · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Feb 28, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 870.2340
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
HeRO is intended to acquire, store, and report on ECG data collected from infants. HeRO is intended to be used under the direct supervision of a licensed health care practitioner in a hospital neonatal or pediatric ICU environment. HeRO is intended to be used for the variability in RR intervals (heart rate) and to report measurements of the variability of heart rate data (HRV). The HRV measurements reported by HeRO are specialized in nature, and intended to identify periods of transient decelerations and/or reduced baseline variability in the heart rate. HeRO is intended to provide only specialized HRV measurements and is not intended to produce any interpretation of those measurements or any kind of diagnosis. The specialized HRV measurements produced by HeRO have not been approved by the FDA for any specific clinical diagnosis. HeRO acquires data from a user-supplied ECG monitor, and requires a user-supplied local area network.
Device Story
HeRO (Symphony, solo/duet, ES) acquires, stores, and analyzes ECG data from infants in neonatal/pediatric ICUs; operates via network-based server or integrated medical-grade PC. Inputs: ECG data from user-supplied monitors via local area network or Data Acquisition Device (DAD). Processing: algorithms identify HRV patterns reflecting transient decelerations and reduced baseline variability. Outputs: specialized HRV measurements displayed on viewing stations for clinician review. Intended to assist in identifying physiological trends; does not provide automated diagnosis or clinical interpretation. Benefits: provides objective HRV data to support clinical monitoring of infants.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided for this submission. Substantial equivalence is supported by non-clinical bench testing, including compliance with IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2 standards, and verification that performance matches product specifications.
Technological Characteristics
System comprises off-the-shelf PCs and special-purpose hardware (DAD). Connectivity via local area network. Software-based HRV analysis algorithms. Hardware tested to IEC 60601-1 (safety) and IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC). Embodiments: Symphony (server/viewing stations), solo/duet (single PC), ES (integrated PC on Philips MX700/MX800).
Indications for Use
Indicated for infants in neonatal or pediatric ICU environments. Used for analysis of RR interval variability (HRV) to identify transient decelerations and reduced baseline variability. Not for diagnosis or clinical interpretation.
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.
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February 28, 2018
Medical Predictive Science Corporation William King Chief Executive Officer 2246 Ivy Road, Suite 17 Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
Re: K180242
Trade/Device Name: HeRO Symphony, HeRO ES, HeRO solo/duet Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2340 Regulation Name: Electrocardiograph Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DPS Dated: January 26, 2018 Received: January 29, 2018
Dear William King:
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. Wilhelm
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) K180242
Device Name HeRO Symphony, HeRO solo/duet, HeRO ES
### Indications for Use (Describe)
HeRO is intended to acquire, store, and report on ECG data collected from infants. HeRO is intended to be used under the direct supervision of a licensed health care practitioner in a hospital neonatal or pediatric ICU environment.
HeRO is intended to be used for the variability in RR intervals (heart rate) and to report measurements of the variability of heart rate data (HRV). The HRV measurements reported by HeRO are specialized in nature, and intended to identify periods of transient decelerations and/or reduced baseline variability in the heart rate.
HeRO is intended to provide only specialized HRV measurements and is not intended to produce any interpretation of those measurements or any kind of diagnosis.
The specialized HRV measurements produced by HeRO have not been approved by the FDA for any specific clinical diagnosis.
HeRO acquires data from a user-supplied ECG monitor, and requires a user-supplied local area network.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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# Section 08: 510(k) Summary
#### 1. Applicant
| Owner Name | Medical Predictive Science Corporation |
|---------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Owner Address | 2246 Ivy Rd, Suite 17<br>Charlottesville, VA 22903<br>Tel: (434) 220 0714<br>Fax: (240) 220 6098 |
| Contact | William E King, CEO<br>(434) 220 0714 x113<br>wking@heroscore.com |
| Date of Preparation | 1/25/18 |
#### 2. Device
| Common Name | Electrocardiograph, HRV Analysis System |
|-------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|
| Trade Names | HeRO Symphony<br>HeRO solo/duet<br>HeRO ES |
| Classification Number | 21 CFR 870.2340 |
| Classification & Product Code | Class II, DPS |
#### Predicate 3.
| Predicate Device | HeRO 3.0 |
|---------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|
| Predicate Device Manufacturer | Medical Predictive Science Corporation |
| Predicate Device Common Name | Electrocardiograph, HRV Analysis System |
| Predicate Device Classification Number | 21 CFR 870.2340 |
| Predicate Device Classification & Product<br>Code | Class II, DPS |
| Predicate Device Premarket Notification # | K111601 |
#### 4. Description of Devices
HeRO Symphony, HeRO solo/duet, and HeRO ES are comprised of off-the-shelf Personal Computers (PC's) and special-purpose hardware capable of acquiring, storing, analyzing, and reporting ECG data from the cardiac monitoring real-time network. Data is acquired either on a special-purpose Data Acquisition Device (DAD) or via the physiological monitoring network. It is stored and analyzed on a HeRO Server or physiological monitor. Results of the analyses are reported on one or more Viewing Stations. The analysis algorithms identify Heart Rate Variability (HRV) patterns that reflect transient decelerations and/or reduced baseline variability.
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#### 5. Indications for Use
HeRO is intended to acquire, store, analyze, and report on ECG data collected from infants. HeRO is intended to be used by trained operators under the direct supervision of a licensed health care practitioner in a hospital neonatal or pediatric ICU environment.
HeRO is intended to be used for the analysis of the variability in RR Intervals (heart rate) and to report measurements of the variability of heart rate data (HRV). The HRV measurements reported by HeRO are specialized in nature, and intended to identify periods of transient decelerations and/or reduced baseline variability in the heart rate.
HeRO is intended to provide only specialized HRV measurements, and is not intended to produce any interpretation of those measurements or any kind of diagnosis.
The specialized HRV measurements produced by HeRO have not been approved by the FDA for any specific clinical diagnosis.
HeRO acquires data from a user-supplied ECG monitor, and requires a user-supplied local area network.
#### 6. Summary of Technological Characteristics
HeRO Symphony, HeRO solo/duet, and HeRO ES share the same software as HeRO 3.0, and are identical in technological characteristics. HeRO Symphony is the marketing name for networkbased implementations of HeRO, with a separate server and viewing stations. HeRO solo and duet implement the server and viewing station functionality on a single medical-grade PC for one or two beds. HeRO ES implements HeRO on the integrated PC (iPC) of a Philips MX700 or MX800 monitor.
New labeling has been created that is specific to each of these three embodiments. The new instructions for use differ from the previously cleared device in updated (and specific) screenshots, availability of electronic copies of the labeling, references and annotations to new journal articles supporting the intended use 15, simplification of the user interface particularly related to admission, transfer, and discharge, and general edits for clarification.
#### 7. Summary of Supporting Data
HeRO Symphony, HeRO solo/duet, and HeRO ES were developed and are manufactured in accordance with 31 CFR 820 Quality System Regulations. HeRO specific hardware has been third-party tested in accordance with IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2. HeRO Symphony, HeRO solo/duet, and HeRO ES performance matches the product specifications.
The nonclinical testing that is part of the processes described above demonstrate the HeRO Symphony, HeRO solo/duet, and HeRO ES are as safe, as effective, and perform as well as or better than HeRO 3.0.
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#### 8. References
² Moorman JR, Delos JB, Flower AA, Cao H, Kovatchev BP, Richman JS, Lake DE. Cardiovascular oscillations at the bedside: early diagnosis of neonatal sepsis using heart rate characteristics. Physiological Measures, 2011.
2 Addison K, Griffin MP, Moorman JR, Lake DE, O'Shea TM. Heart rate characteristics and neurodevelopmental outcome in very low birth weight infants. J Perinatol. 29:750-6, 2009.
3 Stone ML, Tatum PM, Weitkamp JH, Mukherjee AB, Attridge J, McGahren ED, Rodgers BM, Lake DE, Moorman JR, Fairchild KD. Abnormal heart rate characteristics before clinical diagnosis of necrotizing enterocolitis. J Perinatol. (2013) May 30.
් Vergales BD, Zanelli SA, Matsumoto JA, Goodkin HP, Lake DE, Moorman JR, Fairchild KD. Depressed Heart Rate Variability is Associated with Abnormal EEG, MRI, and Death in Neonates with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy. Am J Perinatol. (2013) Dec 17.
్ Moorman JR, Carlo WA, Kattwinkel J, Schelonka RL, Porcelli PJ, Navarrete CT, Bancalari E, Aschner JL, Walker MW, Perez JA, Palmer C, Wagner DP, Stukenborg GJ, Lake DE, O'Shea TM. Mortality benefit of heart rate characteristics monitoring in very low birth weight infants: a randomized trial. J Pediatr 2011.
ର୍ Heart rate characteristics: novel physiomarkers to predict neonatal infection and death. Griffin MP, Lake DE, Bissonette EA, Harrell FE, O'Shea TM, Moorman JR. Pediatrics 116:1070-4, 2005.
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