The DynoSense Vital Sign Measuring System is intended to record, transfer, store and display of single lead electrocardiography (ECG), heart rate (HR), functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2), pulse rate (PR), respiration rate (RR), and oral body temperature (TEMP). The device comes in contact with the patient for approximately 60 seconds at each use. This system is for spot checking and does not have continuous monitoring capability or any alarm features. This system is intended for patients 18 years and older in the home environment. It is intended for use with patients who are well perfused and during no motion condition. This system makes no specific diagnosis. The device is for single patient use. Users with implanted pacemakers and/or implanted cardio-defibrillators (ICDs) are not recommended to use the device.
Device Story
Handheld, battery-powered, single-patient-use device; measures vital signs via 60-second contact. Inputs: ECG (left chest electrical path), SpO2/PR (finger light transmittance), RR (aperture pressure change), TEMP (sublingual/lingual contact). Data transmitted via Bluetooth to mobile platform; forwarded to cloud for processing/storage. Used in home environment by patient. Healthcare providers access stored data via cloud application to support clinical decision-making. Benefits: enables remote spot-checking of physiological parameters without continuous monitoring or alarms.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical agreement studies conducted for SpO2 (ISO 80601-2-61), Pulse Rate (ISO 80601-2-61), Respiration Rate, and Temperature (ISO 80601-2-56). Bench testing performed for ECG/Heart Rate (ISO 60601-2-47) and Pulse Rate. Usability testing confirmed laypeople could operate the device without training. All testing demonstrated compliance with relevant standards.
Technological Characteristics
Handheld, battery-powered (210 mAh Li-Polymer). Sensors: dry conductive electrodes (ECG), light transmittance (SpO2/PR), pressure-based (RR), thermo-resistive (TEMP). Connectivity: Bluetooth to mobile/cloud. Standards: ISO 10993 (biocompatibility), ANSI/AAMI 60601-1 (safety), IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), ISO 80601-2-61 (SpO2), ISO 80601-2-56 (TEMP), AAMI/ANSI 60601-2-47 (ECG). Non-sterile, single-patient use.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients 18 years and older in home environments for spot-check recording of ECG, HR, SpO2, PR, RR, and oral temperature. Intended for well-perfused patients during no-motion conditions. Contraindicated for users with implanted pacemakers or ICDs.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A cardiac monitor (including cardiotachometer and rate alarm) is a device used to measure the heart rate from an analog signal produced by an electrocardiograph, vectorcardiograph, or blood pressure monitor. This device may sound an alarm when the heart rate falls outside preset upper and lower limits.
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August 2, 2019
DynoSense Corp. Saeed Azimi CEO 15166 Los Gatos Blvd Los Gatos, California 95032
Re: K190090
Trade/Device Name: DynoSense Vital Sign Measuring System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2300 Regulation Name: Cardiac Monitor (Including Cardiotachometer And Rate Alarm) Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MWI, DOA, DPS, FLL, DRT, MNR Dated: June 27, 2019 Received: July 2, 2019
Dear Saeed Azimi:
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.
Stephen Browning Assistant Director Division of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Diagnostics and Monitoring Devices 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) K190090
Device Name Dynosense Vital Sign Measuring System
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The DynoSense Vital Sign Measuring System is intended to record, transfer, store and display of single lead electrocardiography (ECG), heart rate (HR), functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2), pulse rate (PR), respiration rate (RR), and oral body temperature (TEMP). The device comes in contact with the patient for approximately 60 seconds at each use. This system is for spot checking and does not have continuous monitoring capability or any alarm features.
This system is intended for patients 18 years and older in the home environment. It is intended for use with patients who are well perfused and during no motion condition.
This system makes no specific diagnosis. The device is for single patient use.
Users with implanted pacemakers and/or implanted cardio-defibrillators (ICDs) are not recommended to use the device.
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# 510(K) SUMMARY
In accordance with 21 CFR 807.87(h) and (21 CFR 807.92) the 510(k) Summary for the DynoSense Vital Sign Measuring System is provided below:
| Device Common Name: | Monitor, Physiological, Patient (Without Arrhythmia<br>Detection or Alarms) |
|----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Device Trade Name: | DynoSense Vital Sign Measurement System |
| Applicant: | DynoSense Corp.<br>15166 Los Gatos Blvd<br>Los Gatos, CA 95032 |
| Contact: | Saeed Azimi<br>CEO<br>DynoSense Corp<br>sazimi@dynosense.com<br>Phone: (650) 397-6105<br>Fax: (650) 397-6013 |
| Prepared by: | Saeed Azimi<br>DynoSense Corp<br>(650) 397-6013<br>sazimi@dynosense.com |
| Date Prepared: | December 24th, 2018 |
| Classification Regulation: | 870.2300, Class II |
| Classification Name: | Cardiac monitor (including cardiotachometer and rate<br>alarm) |
| Panel: | Cardiovascular |
| Primary Product Code: | MWI |
| Secondary Product Codes: | DQA, DPS, FLL, DRT, MNR |
| Predicate Devices: | Primary: CheckMe Pro Health Monitor (K150869)<br>Secondary: Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs Monitor<br>(K132808) |
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# K190090
## Page 2 of 8
# Reference Devices:
- ABL-90 FLEX (K120197)
- · Fluke ProSim 8 Vital Simulator (K110429)
- · Nellcor Bedside SpO2 Patient Monitoring System (K142865)
- · Capnostream20p (K101995)
- · Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs Monitor (K022163)
- · MEDI-TRACE(R) 500 ECG ELECTRODE (K945479)
- · EDAN PC-ECG SE1010 EKG (K131819)
#### INDICATIONS FOR USE: 1.
"The DynoSense Vital Sign Measuring System is intended to record, transfer, store and display of single lead electrocardiography (ECG). heart rate (HR). functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2), pulse rate (PR), respiration rate (RR), and oral body temperature (TEMP). The device comes in contact with the patient for approximately 60 seconds at each use. This system is for spot checking and does not have continuous monitoring capability or any alarm features.
This system is intended for patients 18 years and older in the home environment. It is intended for use with patients who are well perfused and during no motion condition.
This system makes no specific diagnosis. The device is for single patient use.
Users with implanted pacemakers and/or implanted cardio-defibrillators (ICDs) are not recommended to use the device."
#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION: 2.
The DynoSense Vital Sign Measuring System is a battery-powered, handheld, personalized single patient use vital sign measuring apparatus. The user must hold the Device with their left hand. Functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2) and pulse rate (PR) measurements are based on transmittance of light through the index finger. Respiration rate (RR) measurements are based on pressure change at the aperture opening during breathing. Oral temperature (TEMP) is measured via sublingual and lingual contact with the thermometer tip. ECG and heart rate (HR) measurements are obtained via completing an electrical path across the left side of the chest. Vital sign data are communicated to a Bluetooth-capable mobile platform for forwarding to the cloud application for processing and storage.
#### STERILIZATION, SHELF LIFE, CLEANING, REUSE: 3.
The System is delivered and used non-sterile. The System is intended to be single patient-only, and reusable.
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#### 4. BIOCOMPATIBILITY:
The System is a surface device and only includes components which are for limited contact (≤ 24h) and are either intact skin-contacting or mucosal membrane-contacting. The materials were tested in accordance with ISO 10993.
#### PERFORMANCE DATA: 5.
The following performance testing was provided to support the substantial equivalence of the subject device:
- ECG and Heart Rate Measurements: To validate the ability of the System to produce ECG . waveform and heart rate measurements, bench agreement testing as per ISO 60601-2-47:2012. The ECG and Heart Rate algorithm tested according to the requirements of IEC 60601-2-47.
- SpO2 Measurements: To validate the ability of the System to make pulse oximetry ● measurements, a clinical agreement study was conducted, as per ISO 80601-2-61:2011.
- . Pulse Rate Measurements: To validate the ability of the System to make pulse rate measurements a bench agreement study between the System and a pulse rate simulator was performed, and clinical agreement study was performed. Both studies were conducted per ISO 80601-2-61:2011.
- Respiration Rate Measurements: To validate the ability of the System to calculate a ● respiration rate, a clinical agreement study was conducted.
- Temperature Measurements: To validate temperature measurements, a clinical agreement study was conducted, as per ISO 80601-2-56:2012.
- Usability: Testing was conducted to evaluating the ability of laypeople to read and understand the System instructions for use, and subsequently simulate normal use of the System without prior training.
#### SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION: 6.
Software documentation for a Moderate Level of Concern device is provided in support of the System.
#### ELECTRICAL SAFETY TESTING: 7.
The DynoSense Vital Signs Measuring System was evaluated as per ANSI / AAMI 60601-1:2005 + A1:2012, and found to be compliant.
#### ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY TESTING: 8.
The DynoSense Vital Signs Measuring System was evaluated as per IEC 60601-1-2:2014, and found to be compliant.
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#### 9. STANDARDS:
Table 1 provides the complete list of standards that are used in the 510(k) to establish device performance and support substantial equivalence:
| Standard | Title |
|----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| ISO 10993-1:2009 | Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within<br>a risk management process |
| ISO 10993-5:2009 | Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 5: Tests For In Vitro<br>Cytotoxicity |
| ISO 10993-10:2010 | Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin<br>sensitization; |
| ISO 10993-12:2012 | Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 12: Sample preparation and<br>reference materials |
| AAMI / ANSI 60601-<br>1:2005 + A1:2012 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and<br>essential performance |
| IEC 60601-1-11: 2015 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-11: General requirements for basic safety<br>and essential performance -- Collateral standard: Requirements for medical<br>electrical equipment and medical electrical systems used in the home healthcare<br>environment |
| IEC 60601-1-2:2007 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety<br>and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances -<br>Requirements and tests |
| IEC 60601-1-2:2014 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety<br>and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances -<br>Requirements and tests |
| AAMI / ANSI 60601-<br>2-47:2012 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-47: Particular requirements for the basic<br>safety and essential performance of ambulatory electrocardiographic systems |
| AAMI / ANSI 60601-<br>2-49:2011 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-49: Particular requirements for the basic<br>safety and essential performance of multifunction patient monitoring equipment |
| ISO 80601-2-56:2012 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-56: Particular requirements for basic safety<br>and essential performance of clinical thermometers for body temperature<br>measurement |
| ISO 80601-2-61:2011 | Medical electrical equipment - Particular requirements for basic safety and<br>essential performance of pulse oximeter equipment. |
List of Standards Table 1:
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#### 10. SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DISCUSSION
The primary predicate device is the CheckMe Pro Health Monitor (cleared under K150869); the secondary predicate device is the Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs Monitor (cleared under K 132808; this device is also a reference device for temperature measurement validation).
| Technological Comparison | | | Substantial Equivalence<br>to Predicate device | |
|----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | | |
| 510(k) Number | Unknown | K150869 | NA | |
| Applicant | DynoSense Corp. | Viatom Technology Co.<br>Ltd. | NA | |
| Device Name | DynoSense Vital Sign<br>Measuring System | Checkme Pro Health<br>Monitor | NA | |
| Classification<br>Regulation | 870.2300 –<br>Physiological Patient<br>Monitor | 870.2300 – Physiological<br>Patient Monitor | Same | |
| Physiological<br>Parameters<br>Monitored | ECG, HR, SpO2, PR,<br>Respiration Rate<br>(RR), Temperature | ECG, HR, SpO2,<br>Temperature | Similar | |
| Location | Home | Home and Hospital | Subject device only<br>supports Home Use | |
| Rx or OTC | Rx | Rx | Same | |
| Power Supply | Rechargeable<br>Lithium-Polymer<br>battery 210 mAh | 560mAh rechargeable<br>lithium-ion polymer<br>battery | Similar | |
| Alarm | No Alarm | No Alarm | Same | |
| Data collection<br>memory | Essentially unlimited<br>storage in cloud | 100 measurements<br>storage | Better | |
| Operating modes | Spot-Check | Continuous Recording<br>and Spot-Check | Subject device only<br>supports Spot-check | |
| Comparison of ECG Measurements | | | | |
| Measured ECG<br>Parameter | ECG waveform, Heart<br>Rate (HR) | ECG waveform, Heart<br>Rate (HR) | Same | |
| ECG Rhythm<br>Classification | Not included | Not included | Same | |
| ECG Lead Type | Single Lead, 3<br>Contacts | External ECG<br>Cable and<br>Electrodes | Similar | |
| Input impedance | >10 M Ohm | > 10 M Ohm | Same | |
| Technological Comparison | | | Substantial Equivalence<br>to Predicate device | |
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | | |
| Input dynamic<br>range | ±300mV | ±3 mV | Better | |
| Bandwidth | 0.67 to 40 Hz | 0.05 — 40<br>Hz | Same | |
| A/D conversion | 24 bit | 16 bit | Better | |
| Sampling Rate | 500 Hz | 500 Hz | Same | |
| Measurement<br>Time | <60 seconds | 30 seconds | Similar | |
| Display | Not included | 400*240 Dot-matrix LCD<br>display | NA | |
| Input | Dry conductive<br>electrodes | Dry conduction electrodes<br>and/or external auxiliary<br>electrodes | Similar | |
| Heart rate Range | 30〜250 bpm | 30〜250 bpm | Same | |
| Heart rate<br>Accuracy | ±2 bpm or ± 2%,<br>whichever is larger | ±2 bpm or ±2%, whichever<br>is larger | Same | |
| Comparison of SpO2 Measurements | | | | |
| Display Data | SpO2, Pulse Rate (PR) | SpO2, Pulse Rate (PR) | | Same |
| Mode | Spot-Check | Continuous Recording<br>and Spot-Check | | Subject device supports<br>Spot-check only |
| Sensor Types | Integrated | Integrated and external | | Subject device supports<br>integrated sensor only |
| Population | Patients ≥18 years of<br>age | Adult and Pediatric<br>(continuous recording only<br>for adult) | | Subject device supports<br>patients ≥18 years of age |
| SpO2 Display<br>Range | 0% to 100% | 0 - 100% | | Same |
| SpO2 Accuracy | 70%-100% ±2% | 70%-100%<br>±3% | 70%-100%<br>±2% | Similar |
| SpO2 Resolution | 1 % | 1 % | | Same |
| PR range | 30-250 bpm | 30-250 BPM | | Same |
| PR Accuracy | ±2 bpm or ±2%,<br>whichever is greater | ±2 bpm or ±2%, whichever<br>is greater | | Same |
| PR Resolution | 1 bpm | 1 bpm | | Same |
| Comparison of Temperature Measurement and Analysis | | | | |
| Measurement<br>Technique | Thermo-resistive<br>sensor | infrared sensor<br>(thermopile) | | Same |
| Technological Comparison | | | | |
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Substantial Equivalence<br>to Predicate device | |
| Measurement<br>site | Oral | Forehead | Subject device only<br>supports Oral | |
| Mode | Predictive (Normal)<br>Mode | Direct (Monitor) Mode | Subject device only<br>supports Predictive<br>(Normal) mode | |
| Unit | °C/°F | °F | Subject device only<br>supports °F | |
| Measuring range | $30.0° C - 43.0 ° C$ | $33.8 ° C - 42.2 ° C(93.2°F to 108.0°F)$ | Subject device supports<br>wider range | |
| Calibration<br>Accuracy | ± 0.2° C (Adjusted<br>mode) | ± 0.2° C (±0.4°F) | Similar | |
#### Table 2: Technological Comparison, System vs. CheckMe Pro
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| Table 3: | Technological Comparison, System vs. Welch Allyn Connex Vital Signs Monitor |
|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Comparison of Respiration Rate Measurement | | | |
|--------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|
| 510(k) Number | Unknown | K132808 | NA |
| Applicant | DynoSense Corp. | Welch Allyn, Inc. | NA |
| Device Name | DynoSense Vital Sign<br>Measuring System | Connex Vital Signs<br>Monitor | NA |
| Classification<br>Regulation | 870.2300 –<br>Physiological Patient<br>Monitor | 870.2300 – Physiological<br>Patient Monitor | NA |
| Location | Oral | Oral | Same |
| Measurement<br>Technique | Pressure based | Partial pressure-based | Similar |
| Location | Home | Hospital | Testing conducted on the<br>System supports home use |
| Display Range | 4 bpm – 50 bpm | 4 bpm – 70 bpm | System supports narrower<br>range |
| Measurement<br>Range | 4 bpm – 50 bpm | 6 bpm – 45 bpm | Better |
| Accuracy | ± 1.5 bpm, or ± 4%,<br>whichever is greater | ± 1.5 bpm, or ± 4%,<br>whichever is greater | Same |
#### SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE CONCLUSION 11.
Based on the detailed comparison of specifications to the previously cleared CheckMe Pro Health Monitor (K150869) and the Welch Allyn device (K132808), the functional, performance and clinical testing and conformance with applicable standards as well as the comparison of
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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.