K183387 · Philips Medical Systems · MHX · Aug 6, 2019 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K183387
Device Name
M3290B Patient Information Center iX
Applicant
Philips Medical Systems
Product Code
MHX · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Aug 6, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1025
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device, Pediatric
Indications for Use
The intended use of the Philips Patient Information Center iX software application is to: Receive, aggregate, process, distribute and display physiologic waves, parameters, alarms and events at locations other than at the patient, for multiple patients. Determine alarm conditions and generate alarm signals for Philips approved medical devices, that send physiological data and do not have the ability to determine the alarm condition. Algorithms present in the software are limited to the ST/AR ECG (for arrhythmia, ST Segment and QT Segment Monitoring) and SpO2. Generate alarm signals for user notification, based on the alarm signal determined and sent by Philips approved medical devices. Perform diagnostic 12-Lead analysis and interpretation based on raw ECG data samples provided from Philips approved medical devices. Result may be displayed, printed and/or distributed to Philips approved medical devices. Provide review and trend application data, designed to contribute to the screening of patient condition. All information or visual indications provided are intended to support the judgement of a medical professional and are not intended to be the sole source of information for decision making, thus these applications are not intended for diagnoses or active patient monitoring where immediate action is required. Provide connection to other systems not associated with active patient monitoring, such as information systems. The software performs the action to transfer, store, convert from one format to another according to preset specifications, or to display medical device data.
Device Story
PIC iX is a centralized software platform for professional healthcare facilities; receives, aggregates, and displays physiologic waves, parameters, and alarms from networked Philips medical devices. Operates on off-the-shelf Windows PCs/servers. Provides retrospective review of alarms/trends; performs diagnostic 12-lead ECG analysis; enables secondary annunciation of alarms and configuration of telemetry monitors. Healthcare professionals use output to support clinical judgment; not intended for primary diagnosis or active monitoring requiring immediate action. Enhancements include user-adjustable QRS detection thresholds (150-350uV), increased system scalability (up to 1600 beds), improved cybersecurity (encryption, authentication), and expanded alarm reporting capabilities. Benefits include centralized patient surveillance and streamlined data management across clinical environments.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data performed. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, verification, and validation activities, including system-level performance testing, safety testing, and risk analysis.
Technological Characteristics
Software-based central station running on Windows 10 IoT Enterprise/Windows Server 2016. Features include ST/AR ECG and SpO2 algorithms, network connectivity for physiologic data, and diagnostic 12-lead ECG interpretation. Connectivity via HL7/PPIS. Cybersecurity includes encryption and authentication. User-adjustable QRS detection threshold (150-350uV).
Indications for Use
Indicated for use when monitoring adult and/or specified pediatric subgroups (Newborn (neonate), Infant, Child, Adolescent) patients as indicated by labeling of the medical device providing the data. Not intended for home use.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
The arrhythmia detector and alarm device monitors an electrocardiogram and is designed to produce a visible or audible signal or alarm when atrial or ventricular arrhythmia, such as premature contraction or ventricular fibrillation, occurs.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Arrhythmia Detector and Alarm” will serve as the special control. See § 870.1 for the availability of this guidance document.
Predicate Devices
M3290B Patient Information Center iX Release C.01 (K163584)
Reference Devices
Philips ST/AR, ST and Arrhythmia Algorithm Software (K014261)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Philips Medical Systems Peng Cui, Regulatory Specialist 3000 Minuteman Road Andover, Massachusetts 01810
### Re: K183387
Trade/Device Name: M3290B Patient Information Center iX Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1025 Regulation Name: Arrhythmia detector and alarm (including ST-segment measurement and alarm) Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MHX, DSI, MLD, MSX, OUG Dated: April 26, 2019 Received: April 29, 2019
#### Dear Peng Cui:
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/cfpmp/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,
Nicole Goodsell Assistant Director DHT2A: Division of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Diagnostics and Monitoring Devices OHT2: Office of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K183387
#### Device Name
M3290B Patient Information Center iX Release C.03
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The intended use of the Philips Patient Information Center iX software application is to:
- Receive, aggregate, process, distribute and display physiologic waves, parameters, alarms and events at locations other than ● at the patient, for multiple patients.
- . Determine alarm conditions and generate alarm signals for Philips approved medical devices, that send physiological data and do not have the ability to determine the alarm condition.
- Algorithms present in the software are limited to the ST/AR ECG (for arthythmia, ST Segment and QT Segment — Monitoring) and SpO2.
- Generate alarm signals for user notification, based on the alarm signal determined and sent by Philips approved medical devices.
- Perform diagnostic 12-Lead analysis and interpretation based on raw ECG data samples provided from Philips approved ● medical devices. Result may be displayed, printed and/or distributed to Philips approved medical devices.
- Provide review and trend application data, designed to contribute to the screening of patient condition. All information or visual indications provided are intended to support the judgement of a medical professional and are not intended to be the sole source of information for decision making, thus these applications are not intended for diagnoses or active patient monitoring where immediate action is required.
- Provide connection to other systems not associated with active patient monitoring, such as information systems. The software ● performs the action to transfer, store, convert from one format to another according to preset specifications, or to display medical device data.
The Information Center Software is intended for use in professional healthcare professionals. The Information Center Software is not intended for home use.
Indicated for use when monitoring adult and/or specified pediatic subgroups (Newborn (neonate), Infant, Child, Adolescent) patients as indicated by labeling of the medical device providing the data.
#### Rx only.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## M3290B Patient Information Center iX Release C.03
This summary of safety and effectiveness information is submitted in accordance with 21CFR 8807.92
#### 1. Submitter's name, address, telephone number, contact person.
- Manufacturer: Philips Medical Systems 3000 Minuteman Road Andover, MA 01810, USA
- Peng Cui, Contact person: Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist 3000 Minuteman Road Andover, MA 01810, USA Email: peng.cui(@philips.com Tel: (978) 659-7966
Date prepared: July 10, 2019
- 2. Name of the device, including the trade or proprietarv name if applicable, the common or usual name, and the classification name, if known:
Common/usual name: Central Station M3290B Patient Information Center iX Proprietary name: Classification panel: Cardiovascular
This device is classified as follows:
| Classification | Classification Name | Product Code |
|----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|
| 870.1025, II | Physiological Monitor, Patient Monitor | MHX |
| 870.1025, II | Arrhythmia Detector and Alarm | DSI |
| 870.1025, II | Monitor, ST Alarm | MLD |
| 870.2800, II | Recorder, Magnetic Tape, Medical | DSH |
| 870.2300, II | System, Network and Communication,<br>Physiological Monitors | MSX |
| 880.6310 I | Medical Device Data System | OUG |
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### 3. Predicate device information
Philips Medical Device believes the M3290B Patient Information Center iX (PIC iX) Release C.03 is substantially equivalent to the following legally marketed device:
| Predicate device | Manufacturer | 510(k) |
|------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|---------|
| M3290B Patient Information<br>Center iX Release C.01 | Philips Medical Systems | K163584 |
#### 4. Device description
The Philips Information Center uses off-the-shelf Windows PCs and servers, combined with the M3290B Patient Information Center iX software Release C.03 to provide centralized display of physiologic waves, parameters, and trends, format data for strip chart recordings printed reports, and secondary annunciation of alarms from other networked medical devices. The M3290B Patient Information Center iX software Release C.03 provides for the retrospective review of alarms, physiologic waves and parameters from its database.
Additionally, the M3290B Patient Information Center iX software Release C.03 provides primary annunciation of alarms and configuration and control access for networked telemetry monitors.
Compatible Accessories include: Mobile Caregiver - a medical device data system, viewing only, mobile application associated with the Enhanced Web Viewing feature cleared in the predicate device.
#### 5. Intended use/Indications for use
The intended use of the M3290B Patient Information Center iX software application is to:
- Receive, aggregate, process, distribute and display physiologic waves, parameters, alarms and events at locations other than at the patient, for multiple patients.
- Determine alarm conditions and generate alarm signals for Philips approved medical o devices, that send physiological data and do not have the ability to determine the alarm condition.
- 트 Algorithms present in the software are limited to the ST/AR ECG (for arrhythmia, ST Segment and QT Segment Monitoring) and SpO2.
- Generate alarm signals for user notification, based on the alarm signal determined and ● sent by Philips approved medical devices.
- Perform diagnostic 12-Lead analysis and interpretation based on raw ECG data samples provided from Philips approved medical devices. Result may be displayed, printed and/or distributed to Philips approved medical devices.
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- Provide review and trend application data, designed to contribute to the screening of patient condition. All information or visual indications provided are intended to support the judgement of a medical professional and are not intended to be the sole source of information for decision making, thus these applications are not intended for diagnoses or active patient monitoring where immediate action is required.
- Provide connection to other systems not associated with active patient monitoring, such ● as information systems. The software performs the action to transfer, store, convert from one format to another according to preset specifications, or to display medical device data.
The Information Center Software is intended for use in professional healthcare facilities by trained healthcare professionals. The Information Center Software is not intended for home use.
Indicated for use when monitoring adult and/or specified pediatric subgroups (Newborn (neonate), Infant, Child, Adolescent) patients as indicated by labeling of the medical device providing the data.
Rx only.
The intended use/indications for use of M3290B Patient Information Center iX Release C.03, provided above, are same as that of the legally marketed and predicate device, Philips M3290B Patient Information Center iX Release C.01 (K163584).
### 6. Comparison of technical Characteristics with the predicate device
The M3290B Patient Information Center iX Release C.03 and the legally marketed and predicate device, Philips M3290B Patient Information Center iX Release C.01(K163584), employ the same fundamental scientific technology. The primary difference is the change in the QRS detection threshold. In M3290B Patient Information Center iX Release C.01(K163584), the minimum QRS detection threshold is fixed at 150uV and is not user adjustable. In M3290B Patient Information Center iX Release C.03, a manual mode of QRS detection has been added so that the minimum QRS detection threshold can be user adjustable. Note that the user adjustable minimum QRS detective threshold feature was cleared on Philips ST/AR, ST and Arrhythmia Algorithm Software (K014261).
A comparison of the proposed M3290B Patient Information Center iX Release C.03 to the legally marketed and predicate device, Philips M3290B Patient Information Center iX Release C.01(K163584), is provided in Table 1 below:
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| Key<br>characteristic | M3290B PIC iX C.01<br>K163584 | M3290B PIC iX C.03 | Comment |
|-----------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | (Predicate Device) | (Subject Device) | |
| Intended Use/<br>Indications for<br>use | The intended use of the M3290B<br>Patient Information Center iX<br>software application is to:<br>Receive, aggregate, process,<br>distribute and display<br>physiologic waves,<br>parameters, alarms and<br>events at locations other<br>than at the patient, for<br>multiple patients. Determine alarm conditions<br>and generate alarm signals<br>for Philips approved<br>medical devices, that send<br>physiological data and do<br>not have the ability to<br>determine the alarm<br>condition. Algorithms present<br>in the software are<br>limited to the<br>ST/AR ECG (for<br>arrhythmia, ST<br>Segment and QT<br>Segment<br>Monitoring) and<br>SpO2. Generate alarm signals for<br>user notification, based on<br>the alarm signal determined<br>and sent by Philips<br>approved medical devices. Perform diagnostic 12-Lead<br>analysis and interpretation<br>based on raw ECG data<br>samples provided from<br>Philips approved medical<br>devices. Result may be<br>displayed, printed and/or<br>distributed to Philips<br>approved medical devices. Provide review and trend<br>application data, designed to | Same | No change |
| | contribute to the screening of patient condition All information or visual indications provided are intended to support the judgement of a medical professional and are not intended to be the sole source of information for decision making, thus these applications are not intended for diagnoses or active patient monitoring where immediate action is required. Provide connection to other systems not associated with active patient monitoring, such as information systems. The software performs the action to transfer, store, convert from one format to another according to preset specifications, or to display medical device data. The Information Center Software is intended for use in professional healthcare facilities by trained healthcare professionals. The Information Center Software is not intended for home use.<br>Indicated for use when monitoring adult and/or specified pediatric subgroups (Newborn (neonate), Infant, Child, Adolescent) patients as indicated by labeling of the medical device providing the data.<br>Rx only. | | |
| Minimum QRS detection threshold | fixed at 150 $\mu$ V | User adjustable with the following choices: 150 $\mu$ V 200 $\mu$ V 250 $\mu$ V | User adjustable Minimum QRS detection threshold feature was cleared on |
| | | 300 μV 350 μV | Philips ST/AR,<br>ST and<br>Arrhythmia<br>Algorithm<br>Software<br>(K014261) |
| Applications | Retrospective Review<br>Caregiver Assignment<br>Surveillance Display Management Patient Alarm measurement and<br>device control | Same | No Change |
| Domain-<br>Specific<br>Service | Physiological Data Source<br>Controls Wave Rendering Data Storage SR/AR Algorithm Alarm management Patient & Equipment<br>Management | PIC iX Release C.03 supports the<br>software version N.0 of the<br>existing IntelliVue Patient<br>Monitor (IPM) family and the<br>software C.01 of the MX40<br>monitor. PIC Ix Release C.03 cam show<br>the body sites where the Masimo<br>measurements (SpO2<br>measurements) are taken can.<br>There is no change to the Masimo<br>measurements themselves. | Non-significant<br>change. There is<br>no new clinical<br>feature added nor<br>new risk<br>identified. |
| Common<br>Services | Logging Event Notification Watchdog Audit Trail User Management Licensing | Same | No change |
| Outbound<br>Data Services | HL7/PPIS Paging Bed to Bed Overview Web/Mobility 12 Lead Data Warehouse | With PIC iX Release C.03, the<br>system scalability is increased to<br>Support up to 1600 beds 1600 subscriptions to a<br>dedicated web server 1600 subscriptions to a<br>dedicated mobility server two Data Warehouse Connect<br>repositories Currently, PIC iX sends partial<br>alarm information to CareEvent<br>reports. PIC iX Release C.03 | Non-significant<br>changes. There is<br>no new clinical<br>feature added. |
| | | allows all alarm information be<br>sent to CareEvent reports.<br>The PIC IX Release C.03 allows<br>user to select which alarms from<br>3rd party devices to display on<br>PIC iX and propagate through<br>PIC iX to HL7 and<br>CareEvent. This feature have no<br>impact to the 3rd party devices.<br>The alarms are always available<br>on the 3rd party devices PIC iX Release C.03 enables 3rd<br>party devices to do HL7 export of<br>alarm limit information through it<br>to EMR, in addition to the<br>currently available function of<br>passing numerical data. | |
| Platform | Windows 8.1 OS Windows Server 2012 R2 | Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2016<br>LTSB<br>Windows Server 2016 | MS OS update. |
| Patient<br>Monitoring<br>Database | Database Database Access | Same | No Change |
| Data<br>Acquisition<br>Services | MDIL TeleMDIL Network Services | The PIC iX Release C.03 further<br>improves the cybersecurity, including<br>PIC iX-to-PIC iX Encryption and<br>Node, Authentication and STIG<br>implementation. | Cybersecurity<br>improvement. |
| Reporting | Printing Recording | With PIC iX Release C.03, user can<br>select printers to print information<br>from PIC iX. | Minor SW<br>enhancement. |
#### Table 1: Comparison Table
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# M3290B PIC iX Release C.03
## 510(k) Summary
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# M3290B PIC iX Release C.03
## 510(k) Summary
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## M3290B PIC iX Release C.03
#### 7. Nonclinical Performance Data
The M3290B Patient Information Center iX software Release C.03 was tested in accordance with Philips verification and validation processes.
Quality Assurance measures were applied to the system design and development, including:
- o Risk Analysis
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- Product Specifications
- Design Reviews ●
- Verification & Validations ●
### 8. Clinical Data
Clinical Performance testing for M3290B Philips Patient Information Center iX software Release C.03 was not performed, as there were no new clinical applications that had hazards or risk mitigations that required a clinical performance testing to support equivalence.
#### 9. Conclusion
Verification, validation, and testing activities, where required to establish the performance, functionality, and reliability characteristics of the new device with respect to the predicate are performed. Testing involved system level tests, performance tests, safety testing from hazard analysis and the non-clinical testing which complied with the requirements specified in the international and FDA-recognized consensus standards. Risk assessment was conducted to identify potential hazards, to estimate and to mitigate the risks. The identified risk control measures have been implemented, verified. and finally evaluated. The identified risks have been found to be reduced to an acceptable level. The testing and the risk controls demonstrate the subject device is as safe, as effective and performs as well as its predicate devices without raising any new safety and/or effectiveness concerns. Therefore, M3290B Patient Information Center iX software Release C.03 is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed predicate device Philips M3290B Patient Information Center iX software Release C.01 (K163584) in terms of design features, fundamental scientific technology, intended use, and safety and effectiveness.
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7. Product codes and the regulations tree
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.