K182790 · Cardio-Phoenix, Inc. · DPS · Dec 14, 2018 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K182790
Device Name
Cardio-TriTest v6.5
Applicant
Cardio-Phoenix, Inc.
Product Code
DPS · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Dec 14, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 870.2340
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
AI/ML, Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
The intended use of the device is to acquire and record the 3 different types of heart bio-signals (ECG, PCG, and MCG) and combine the results into a contiguous presentation as an aid to diagnostic interpretation by a Physician in a clinical setting.
Device Story
Cardio-TriTest v6.5 is a 3-in-1 diagnostic system combining 12-lead ECG, 4-lead phonocardiograph (PCG), and 4-lead mechanocardiograph (MCG). Device uses four 'Kombi-Sensors' containing both PCG diaphragms and MCG recording components, placed on standard thoracic auscultation points. System acquires synchronized bio-signals, transmitting data via USB 3.0 to a PC running Windows software. Physician reviews synchronized, stacked waveforms on a display to assess heart health. Output serves as an aid to clinical diagnosis; not intended as a sole diagnostic tool. Device is used in clinical settings by trained personnel under physician orders. Benefits include synchronized visualization of electrical, acoustic, and mechanical cardiac activity to support broader cardiovascular assessment.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Device performance validated through signal testing (Annex E), software validation, and compliance with IEC 60601-1, EN IEC 60601-1-2, EN IEC 60601-2-25, and IEC 60601-1-6. No clinical trial data presented.
Technological Characteristics
3-in-1 system: 12-lead ECG, 4-lead PCG, 4-lead MCG. Sensors: Kombi-Sensor housing with diaphragms/non-chill rings. Sampling: 4000 Hz (ECG, PCG, MCG). Connectivity: USB 3.0. Power: 5V. Standards: EN IEC 60601-2-25 (ECG), IEC 60601-1 (Safety), AAMI/ANSI EC53 (cables). Software: PC-based, Windows 10/8/7. Digital filtering applied to signals.
Indications for Use
Indicated for males and females >= 20 years of age as a standard 12-lead diagnostic ECG, an aid to identify cardiac cycle events, and an aid to detect S1 & S2 heart sounds and murmurs. Not for pediatric use or intensive care unit patients. Requires physician over-read.
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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December 14, 2018
Cardio-Phoenix Inc. Marc Bisnaire President 44 Rosemead Close Markham, L3R 3Z3 Canada
Re: K182790
Trade/Device Name: Cardio-TriTest v6.5 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2340 Regulation Name: Electrocardiograph Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DPS, DXR, DQC Dated: September 27, 2018 Received: October 1, 2018
### Dear Marc Bisnaire:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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,
Jessica E. Paulsen -S
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)
K182790
Device Name Cardio-TriTest v6.5
Indications for Use (Describe)
The intended use of the device is to acquire and record the 3 different types of heart bio-signals (ECG, PCG, and MCG) and combine the results into a contiguous presentation as an aid to diagnostic interpretation by a Physician in a clinical setting.
The indication for use is as ...
a. a Standard 12 Lead Diagnostic ECG
b. an aid to identify events in the cardiac cycle
c. an aid to detect S1 & S2 hearts sounds and murmurs.
Any diagnostic interpretation is only significant when used in conjunction with physician over-read as well as consideration of all other relevant patient data.
The Cardio-TriTest is on a prescription basis by a Certified Medical Practitioner.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| <div> <span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </div> |
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| <div> <span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div> |
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Chapter 8 510(k) Summary Cardio-TriTest v6.5
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### 510(k) Summary
The assigned 510(k) number is: _K182790
| Submitter of 510(k): | Cardio-Phoenix Inc. |
|-------------------------|--------------------------------------|
| | 44 Rosemead Close |
| | Markham, L3R 3Z3 |
| | Canada |
| | Phone: 416-595-0795 |
| | Email: marc.bisnaire@uvaresearch.com |
| Contact person: | Marc Bisnaire |
| Date of summary: | 27th September 2018 |
| Trade/Proprietary name: | Cardio-TriTest™ |
| Classification name: | EPMCG v6.5 |
| Classification: | DPS – Electrocardiograph |
| | DXR - Ballistocardiograph |
| | DQC - Phonocardiograph |
| Product codes: | DPS |
| | DXR |
| | DQC |
### The following device classifications apply to this device:
| Name | Class | CFR |
|---------------------|-------|----------|
| Electrocardiograph | II. | 870.2340 |
| Ballistocardiograph | II. | 870.2320 |
| Phonocardiograph | I. | 870.2390 |
Classification panel:
Cardiovascular
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### Legally marketed predicate devices:
- Cardio-TriTest v5.5 (k143432) ●
### Device Description
The Cardio-TriTest v6.5 (CTT) is three devices in one; combining a 12-Lead Electrocardiograph (ECG), a 4 Lead Phonocardiograph and a 4 lead Mechanocardiograph. The device will acquire all three types of bio-signals during the same non-invasive test procedure. The three types of signals are synchronized and outputted on the same timeline making it easier for general practitioners to visually determine a patient's current heart health.
The ECG component is a Standard 12-Lead ECG, conformant with EN IEC 60601-2-25 standards.
The CTT v6.5 device uses approved Standard 12-Lead FDA/CE cables.
The CTT includes 4 Kombi-Sensors that include combine PCG/MCG functionality.
The PCG component consists of 4 electronic stethoscopes into one Phono recording device.
PCG sensors are equipped with diaphragms and non-chill rings.
The MCG component consists of 4 MCG recording devices integrated into the Kombi-Sensor housing (PCG and MCG in same Sensor Housing).
The PCG and MCG signal verification can be found in Annex E - Signal Testing.
The PCG and MCG sensors are housed in common sensor housing, Kombi-Sensor, this allows the Kombi-sensor of being positioned/located in one of the 4 standard auscultation points on the thoracic wall.
The combined PCG/MCG sensors record their signals when positioned on the four primary auscultation points on the thoracic wall.
### Intended use:
The Intended Use of the Cardio-TriTest™ is to provide the GP with three different types of non-invasive heart bio-signals as an aid to the Physician in making a broader and more complete diagnosis of cardiovascular health.
#### Indication for use
The intended use of the device is to acquire and record the 3 different types of heart biosignals (ECG, PCG, and MCG) and combine the results into a contiguous presentation as an aid to diagnostic interpretation by a Physician in a clinical setting.
The indication for use is as ...
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- a Standard 12 Lead Diagnostic ECG a.
- an aid to identify events in the cardiac cycle b.
- an aid to detect S1 & S2 hearts sounds and murmurs. c.
Any diagnostic interpretation is only significant when used in conjunction with physician over-read as well as consideration of all other relevant patient data.
The Cardio-TriTest is on a prescription basis by a Certified Medical Practitioner
### Intended population
Not intended for use in pediatrics.
Not intended for patients in the intensive care units.
Males and females greater than or equal to 20 years of age.
### Technological characteristics and substantial equivalence:
The Cardio-TriTest (CTT) is a 3-in-1 device. It combines the functionality of an Electrocardiograph (ECG), a Phonocardiograph (PCG) and Mechanocardiograph (MCG) device into 1 device.
The value of the CTT is that it synchronizes the 3 different types of bio-signals recorded by each functional aspect of the device and visually correlates them for combined diagnostic purposes.
The technical characteristics of each functional device are either conformant to FDA recognized standards in the case of the ECG functionality or substantially equivalent to their corresponding FDA cleared predicate device for the PCG and MCG functionality.
### Safety:
Being a 3-in-1 device, the safety of the device meets the Standard as per IEC 60601-1, in accordance with the standards set in EN IEC 60601-2-25 for Diagnostic ECG and applies equally to the two other functional aspects of the device.
In accordance with FDA guidelines, the ECG component is conformant with EN IEC 60601-2-25 (2015) Diagnostic Electrocardiographs (ECG).
The MCG functionality, acquires and records the mechanical vibrational waveforms produced by the hearts constructions and transmitted to the chest wall.
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The PCG functionality, acquires and records the acoustic waveforms produced by the heart.
The Cardio-TriTest v6.5 (CTT) device and the predicate device listed above are indicated for use in the clinical setting, by a physician or by trained personnel who are acting on the orders of a licensed physician. They are not intended as a sole means of diagnosis. The interpretations of heart signals offered by CTT are only significant when used in conjunction with physician over-read as well as consideration of all other relevant patient data.
| Features and functions | Cardio-TriTest v5.5 | Cardio TriTest v6.5 | |
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| Device Type | ECG/PCG/<br>MCG(BCG) | ECG/PCG/<br>MCG(BCG) | |
| Software | | | |
| Test stored as individual files | YES | Same | |
| Save tests | YES | Same | |
| File retrieval | From Hard drive | Same | |
| Operating system | Windows 7,<br>Windows 8.x<br>(32 or 64bit) | Windows 10 (preferred);<br>also, Windows 7 and 8 (32<br>or 64bit) | |
| PC-based software | YES | Same | |
| Printing | YES in .pdf | Same | |
| Networked | NO | Same | |
| Modem data transfer | NO | Same | |
| Display sounds in time and<br>frequency domain | YES - in time domain | Same | |
| Recording test | | | |
| Saving signals just of | YES | Same | |
| acceptable quality | | | |
| Reporting errors during<br>recording | YES - written prompt | Same | |
| Indication of the failure cause<br>and suggested corrective<br>action | YES | Same | |
| Re-recording ability | YES | Same | |
| Synchronized<br>Stacked Display | Yes (ECG & PCG &<br>MCG) | Same | |
| Rhythm Strip | YES | Same | |
| ECG | YES, 12-lead ECG | Same | |
| X axis MCG | YES | Same | |
| Y axis MCG | YES | Same | |
| Z axis MCG | YES | Same | |
| XYZ combined | YES | Same | |
| Preset recording time | User configurable 30, 60,<br>120, 180, 300 seconds | 60 seconds x 3 recordings | |
| Data resolution | 24bit | Same | |
| Sampling rate | 1000 Hz ECG<br>4000 Hz PCG<br>1000 Hz MCG | 4000 Hz analog ECG,<br>4000 Hz analog PCG<br>4000Hz analog MCG | |
| Output data format | Zipped binary | Same | |
| Acoustic sensor | Electronic stethoscope | Same | |
| Number of sensors<br>(PCG-MCG) | 4 | Same | |
| Waveform review | | | |
| Waveform markers | NO | Same | |
| | Not required for Intended<br>Use | | |
| Zoom option | YES | Same | |
| Signal averaging | NO | Same | |
| | YES | | |
| Digital filtering | 4 kind of ECG filter,<br>1 PCG, 1 MCG | Same | |
| | | | |
| Heart sound analysis | NO | Same | |
| Number of display panels | 3 | Same | |
| Identifying presented<br>specific heart sounds | S1, S2 | Same | |
| Graphically displays heart<br>wave intensity, timing and<br>location | NO | Same | |
| Spectrogram view | NO | Same | |
| Wavelet view | NO | Same | |
| | Hardware | | |
| Portable unit | Transportable unit | Same | |
| Battery power | NO | Same | |
| Tri-axial accelerometer | YES | Same | |
| ECG Lead Wires | YES | Same | |
| Data transmitting | USB 2.0 | USB 3.0 | |
| PC connection – input type | USB port | Same | |
| Display requirement | 1024x600 graphic display<br>or better | Same | |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 + | USB 3.0 (USB 2.0) | |
| Bluetooth | NO | Same | |
| Power supply | 5v | Same | |
### Technological characteristics comparison table:
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Any differences in technical characteristics, such as differences in Windows OS systems, type and number of sensors, sampling frequency rate, preset recording time, data transmission type, power supply type, recording format, auscultation frequency range, sound comparing opportunity, number of display panels, PC connection type do not raise any significant concern with respect to the safety or on the effectiveness of the operating results.
### Safety and performance:
The Cardio-TriTest is a 3-in-1 device. The criteria for safety is governed best by the ECG functionality which is subject to FDA recognized safety standard set out in IEC 60601-1. The Cardio-TriTest device has passed all the required safety standards and has also been subjected to extensive safety and performance testing.
Final testing for the device included various performance tests, including software validation corresponding to each functional aspect of the device, to ensure that all safety and performance specifications were met.
The Cardio-TriTest device has also been tested to assure compliance to the requirement of various published standards including the following:
Standards covered:
- . IEC 60601-1:2012 ed. 3, Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for safety
- EN IEC 60601-1-2:2015 ed.4, Medical electrical equipment Part 1-2: General . requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic disturbances - Requirements and tests
- . EN IEC 60601-2-25:2015 ed. 2. Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-25: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of electrocardiographs
- IEC 60601-1-6:2010, ed. 3, Medical electrical equipment Part 1-6: General . requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Usability
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Standards referenced:
- AAMI/ANSI EC53:2013, ECG trunk cables and patient leadwires (cardiovascular) ●
- ISO 13485:20016, Quality management systems Requirements for regulatory . purposes
- ISO 14971:2007, Medical devices Application of risk management to medical ● devices
The modifications made have not impacted the safety and effectiveness of the device.
The intended use is the same.
Both proposed device and predicate device comply with the same standards and the relevant tests demonstrate the safety and effectiveness.
### Conclusion:
Based upon the predicate's corresponding indications for use, their technological characteristics and their safety and performance testing, the Cardio-TriTest v6.5 has been shown to be substantially equivalent to the corresponding above listed legally marketed predicate device under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
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