DyeVert™ Plus Contrast Reduction System, DyeTect™ Contrast Monitoring System, DyeVert™ Plus EZ Contrast Reduction System
K190102 · Osprey Medical, Inc. · DXT · Oct 17, 2019 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K190102
Device Name
DyeVert™ Plus Contrast Reduction System, DyeTect™ Contrast Monitoring System, DyeVert™ Plus EZ Contrast Reduction System
Applicant
Osprey Medical, Inc.
Product Code
DXT · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Oct 17, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1650
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
The device consists of a Smart Monitor to be used with the DyeVert Plus Disposable Kit, DyeVert Plus EZ Disposable Kit or the DyeTect Contrast Monitoring Disposable Kit during angiographic or CT procedures requiring controlled influsion of radiopaque contrast media.
Device Story
System comprises non-sterile Smart Monitor and EO-sterilized disposable kits (DyeVert Plus, DyeVert Plus EZ, or DyeTect). Used in angiographic/CT procedures to monitor and reduce contrast media volume. Smart Monitor receives wireless data from disposable pressure modules/syringes via Bluetooth; displays real-time injection volumes against physician-set thresholds. Provides visual/audible alerts when approaching thresholds. Operates via touchscreen interface; includes backup battery. Used by clinicians in clinical settings. Enables contrast volume reduction by modulating fluid pathway resistance, minimizing excess contrast in patient vasculature while maintaining image quality. Supports data export via WiFi for analysis. Benefits patient by potentially reducing contrast-induced nephropathy risk through lower total contrast volume.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only, including software verification (IEC 62304), electrical safety/EMC (IEC 60601-1, 60601-1-2, ANSI C63.27), wireless communication (FCC Part 15), cumulative volume accuracy, and human factors engineering (IEC 62366-1, AAMI/ANSI HE75).
Indicated for contrast volume reduction and monitoring of radiopaque contrast media (Iodixanol 270/320 mg/mL, Iohexol 300/350 mg/mL, Iopamidol 370 mg/mL) during angiographic or CT procedures.
Regulatory Classification
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is a non-patient contacting balloon inflation syringe intended only to inflate/deflate balloon catheters and monitor pressure within the balloon, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 870.9.
DyeVert Plus EZ Contrast Reduction System (K181936)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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October 17, 2019
Osprey Medical Inc. Melanie Hess VP Regulatory Affairs 5600 Rowland Road Suite 250 Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343
Re: K190102
Trade/Device Name: DyeVert Plus Contrast Reduction System, DyeVert Plus EZ Contrast Reduction System, DyeTect Contrast Monitoring System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1650 Regulation Name: Angiographic Injector and Syringe Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DXT Dated: September 13, 2019 Received: September 16, 2019
Dear Melanie Hess:
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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For Alan Stevens Assistant Director DHT3C: Division of Drug Delivery and General Hospital Devices, and Human Factors OHT3: Office of Gastrorenal, ObGyn, General Hospital and Urology Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
#### 510(k) Number (if known) K190102
#### Device Name
DyeVert™ Plus Contrast Reduction System, DyeTect™ Contrast Monitoring System, DyeVert™ Plus EZ Contrast Reduction System
#### Indications for Use (Describe) DyeVert™ Plus Contrast Reduction System
#### Smart Monitor
The device consists of a Smart Monitor to be used with the DyeVert Plus Disposable Kit, DyeVert Plus EZ Disposable Kit or the DyeTect Contrast Monitoring Disposable Kit during angiographic or CT procedures requiring controlled influsion of radiopaque contrast media.
#### DyeVert Plus Disposable Kit
The DyeVert™ Plus Contrast Reduction System consists of a Monitor and DyeVert Plus Disposable Kit. The system is to be used for contrast volume reduction and for the monitoring of radiopaque contrast media during angiographic or CT procedures with the following agents: Iodixanol 270 or 320 mg/mL, lohexol 300 or 350 mg/mL and Iopamidol 370 mg/l mL.
#### DyeVert™ Plus EZ Contrast Reduction System
Smart Monitor
The device consists of a Smart Monitor to be used with the DyeVert Plus Disposable Kit, DyeVert Plus EZ Disposable Kit or the DyeTect Contrast Monitoring Disposable Kit during angiographic or CT procedures requiring controlled infusion of radiopaque contrast media.
### DyeVert Plus EZ Disposable Kit
The DyeVert™ Plus EZ Contrast Reduction System consists of a Monitor and DyeVert Plus EZ Disposable Kit. The system is to be used for contrast volume reduction and for the monitoring of radiopaque contrast media during angiographic or CT procedures with the following agents: Iodixanol 270 or 320 mg/mL, Iohexol 300 or 350 mg/mL and Iopamidol 370 mgI/mL.
DyeTect™ Contrast Monitoring System
#### Smart Monitor
The device consists of a Smart Monitor to be used with the DyeVert Plus Disposable Kit, DyeVert Plus EZ Disposable Kit or the DyeTect Contrast Monitoring Disposable Kit during angiographic or CT procedures requiring controlled influsion of radiopaque contrast media.
### DyeTect Contrast Monitoring Disposable Kit
The DyeTect Contrast Monitoring Disposable Kit consists of a Smart Syringe and Pressure Module to be used with the Monitor during angiographic or CT procedures requiring controlled infusion of radiopaque contrast media.
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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| 510(k) Summary As required by 21CFR 807.92(c) | |
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| 510(k) Number: | K190102 |
| Submission Type: | Traditional pre-market notification (510(k)) |
| Date Prepared: | 16 October 2019 |
| Submitter's Name/Address: | Osprey Medical Inc. |
| | 5600 Rowland Road Suite 250 |
| | Minnetonka, MN 55343 |
| Contact Person: | Melanie Hess |
| | Vice President Regulatory Affairs, Compliance and Quality |
| | Tel: 952-955-8252 |
| | Fax: 952-955-8171 |
| | Mhess@ospreymed.com |
| Device Information: | |
| Trade Name/Proprietary Name(s): | DyeVert™ Plus Contrast Reduction System |
| | DyeTect™ Contrast Monitoring System |
| | DyeVert™ Plus EZ Contrast Reduction System |
| Manufacturer: | Osprey Medical Inc. |
| Common Name: | Injector and Syringe, Angiographic |
| Regulation Name: | Angiographic injector and syringe |
| Classification Registration: | 21 CFR § 870.1650 |
| Product Code: | DXT |
### Device Description:
The Osprey Medical DyeVert™ Plus Contrast Reduction System is a compatible device to manual contrast injections and provides fluid pathway resistance modulation such that excess contrast volume (i.e. contrast that is not needed for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes) is minimized in the patient's vasculature and total contrast agent volume reduction occurs, while maintaining adequate image quality. The DyeVert" Plus Contrast Reduction System consists of a non-sterile monitor and EO sterilized disposable kit.
The DyeTect™ Contrast Monitoring Disposable Kit consists of EO sterilized Smart Syringe and Pressure Module. The system allows for real-time, wireless, monitoring and display of manually injected contrast volumes. Volumes are displayed and compared to a physician entered contrast usage threshold during angiographic procedures. The system provides a visual and audible indication of when the cumulated volume injected into the patient is approaching a physician determined contrast volume threshold.
The Osprey Medical DyeVert™ Plus EZ Contrast Reduction System is a compatible device to manual contrast injections and provides fluid pathway resistance modulation such that excess contrast volume (i.e. contrast that is not needed for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes) is minimized in the patient's vasculature and total contrast agent volume reduction occurs, while maintaining adequate image quality. The DyeVert" Plus EZ Contrast Reduction System consists of a non-sterile monitor and EO sterilized disposable kit.
### Indications for Use:
DyeVert™ Plus Contrast Reduction System
Smart Monitor
The device consists of a Smart Monitor to be used with the DyeVert Plus Disposable Kit, DyeVert Plus EZ Disposable Kit or the DyeTect Contrast Monitoring Disposable Kit during angiographic or CT procedures requiring controlled infusion of radiopaque contrast media.
DyeVert™ Plus Disposable Kit
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The DyeVert Plus Contrast Reduction System consists of a Monitor and DyeVert Plus Disposable Kit. The system is to be used for contrast volume reduction and for the monitoring of radiopaque contrast media during angiographic or CT procedures with the following agents: Iodixanol 270 or 320 mg/mL, Iohexol 300 or 350 mgI/mL and Iopamidol 370 mgI/mL.
### DyeVert™ Plus EZ Contrast Reduction System
#### Smart Monitor
The device consists of a Smart Monitor to be used with the DyeVert Plus Disposable Kit, DyeVert Plus EZ Disposable Kit or the DyeTect Contrast Monitoring Disposable Kit during angiographic or CT procedures requiring controlled infusion of radiopaque contrast media.
### DyeVert™ Plus EZ Disposable Kit
The DyeVert Plus Contrast Reduction System consists of a Monitor and DyeVert Plus Disposable Kit. The system is to be used for contrast volume reduction and for the monitoring of radiopaque contrast media during angiographic or CT procedures with the following agents: Iodixanol 270 or 320 mg/mL, Iohexol 300 or 350 mgI/mL and Iopamidol 370 mgI/mL.
### DyeTect™ Contrast Monitoring System
Smart Monitor
The device consists of a Smart Monitor to be used with the DyeVert Plus Disposable Kit, DyeVert Plus EZ Disposable Kit or the DyeTect Contrast Monitoring Disposable Kit during angiographic or CT procedures requiring controlled infusion of radiopaque contrast media.
The DyeTect Contrast Monitoring Disposable Kit consists of a Smart Syringe and Pressure Module to be used with the Monitor during angiographic or CT procedures requiring controlled infusion of radiopaque contrast media.
### Predicate Device:
| Trade Name/Proprietary Name: | DyeVert™ Plus Contrast Reduction System<br>DyeTect™ Contrast Monitoring System |
|------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer: | Osprey Medical, Inc. |
| Common Name: | Injector and Syringe, Angiographic |
| Classification: | II |
| Regulation Name: | Angiographic injector and syringe |
| Regulation: | 21 CFR § 870.1650 |
| Product Code: | DXT |
| 510(k) number(s) | K163054 |
| Trade Name/Proprietary Name: | DyeVert™ Plus EZ Contrast Reduction System |
| Manufacturer: | Osprey Medical, Inc. |
| Common Name: | Injector and Syringe, Angiographic |
| Classification: | II |
| Regulation Name: | Angiographic injector and syringe |
| Regulation: | 21 CFR § 870.1650 |
| Product Code: | DXT |
| 510(k) number(s) | K181936 |
### Comparison to the Predicate Device:
Comparison of Indications for use
The proposed system's Indications for Use are the same.
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# Comparison of Technological Characteristics
The disposable kits components of the subject systems have not changed. The Smart Monitor component of the subject systems is the only modification proposed in this submission and a comparison to the predicate is provided below. The monitor is non-patient contacting.
The Smart Monitor, like the predicate (Display) is a multiuse, non-sterile, and non-disposable device that allows for real-time monitoring and display of manually injected contrast volumes when used with the compatible disposable kits. The Smart Monitor has the same intended use as the predicate. Identical to the predicate, the Smart Monitor communicates wirelessly via a Bluetooth connection with the disposables. The Smart Monitor differs from the predicate display in design, materials and software. The Smart Monitor provides additional memory, can receive and execute software updates automatically or manually via WiFi, includes optional voice alerts, and can export de-identifiable case information via WiFi for further analysis.
| Device Characteristic | Smart Monitor (Proposed) | CMW Display (Predicate<br>K181936) |
|-------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Principle of Operation | Real-time wireless monitoring<br>and display of contrast volumes<br>manually injected. | Real-time wireless<br>monitoring and display of<br>contrast volumes manually<br>injected. |
| Product Code/Regulation | DXT / 21 CFR § 870.1650 | DXT / 21 CFR § 870.1650 |
| User Interface | Touchscreen, user-preset<br>volume variables, proactive<br>monitoring through user<br>indicators, electronic display,<br>audio alarms | Touchscreen, user-preset<br>volume variables,<br>proactive monitoring<br>through user indicators,<br>electronic display, audio<br>alarms |
| Power Source | AC Power via cable. Built-in<br>19.1 watt hour rechargeable<br>lithium polymer battery as<br>backup power supply. | AC Power via cable |
| Screen | 7.9 inch backlit capacitive<br>display | 10.4 inch LCD backlit<br>capacitive display |
| Housing | iPad Mini 4 | Polycarbonate/ABS<br>housing |
| Display Memory | 128 GB | 32GB |
| Packaging Materials | Corrugated shipping box,<br>polyurethane ester | C-fluted 275 lb Kraft<br>colored box with foam |
| App Framework | QT 5.8.0 | QT 5.8.0 |
| Device Characteristic | Smart Monitor (Proposed) | CMW Display (Predicate<br>K181936) |
| Bluetooth Stack | CoreBluetooth (iOS) | BlueZ (Linux) |
| Software Updates | Wi-Fi via. Mobile Device<br>Management (MDM) | USB |
| Video Player | iOS (AVPlayer) | Qt (QtMultimedia 5.8) |
| Settings Storage | iOS (NSUserDefaults) | Text File |
| Case Database Format | SQLite File | SQLite File |
| Shelf Life | No established life expectancy<br>labeled to return to Osprey<br>Medical for repair/servicing | No established life<br>expectancy labeled to<br>return to Osprey Medical<br>for repair/servicing |
| Wireless Connections | Wifi, and Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| User Settings | Warning Tones, Threshold<br>Warning %, Tone Selection,<br>Pause Voice Alert, Start in<br>Pause Mode, Pause Lock, Case<br>ID & Renal Function<br>Checkbox, Case History | Warning Tone, Warning<br>Tone Volume, Threshold<br>Warning %, Tone<br>Selection, Screen<br>Brightness, Pause Lock,<br>Language, Start in Pause<br>Mode, Case History,<br>Date/Time |
| Case Export | AWS S3 | USB |
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The differences in technology were assessed during Design Verification bench testing, Software Validation, Electrical Safety, EMC, Cybersecurity and Human Factors testing and the results of the testing demonstrate that the changes do not raise questions of safety and effectiveness.
# Summary of Non-Clinical Testing:
Bench testing was performed to support this submission and results demonstrate the materials, design considerations and manufacturing processes continue to meet product specifications and performance requirements. The following testing was successfully completed and provided within this submission:
- Software development process was conducted in accordance with IEC 62304:2006 Software life ● cycle process and testing was performed, which included verification of all software requirement specifications.
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- The Smart Monitor has been tested for Electrical Safety and EMC compatibility per IEC 60601-● 1, 60601-1-2 and ANSI C63.27.
- The wireless communication of the Smart monitor complies with part 15 of the FCC Rule.
- . Design verification testing was conducted with the DyeVert Plus EZ, and the DyeTect Disposable kits and which included cumulative volume accuracy, pause/resume of the system with Module pause, pause/resume of the system based on stopcock position (DyeVert Plus only), system resume with pressure transducer and no count of injection if contrast is sent back to the contrast source.
- . Distribution testing was conducted after environmental conditioning per ASTM D4169-16 and ISTA P2A.
- Human Factors testing was performed in accordance with FDA guidance Applying Human ● Factors and Usability Engineering to Medical Devices, issued February 2016. BS EN 62366-1 Medical Devices - application of usability engineering to medical devices. 2015; and AAMI/ANSI HE75 2009/(R)2013 Human factors engineering - Design of medical devices.
- . Cybersecurity evaluation was performed in accordance with FDA guidance, Content of premarket submissions for management of cybersecurity in medical devices, issued October 2014.
No performance standards have been established under Section 514 of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act for angiographic injectors and syringes.
# Clinical Testing:
No clinical testing was performed to support this 510(k) Premarket Notification.
# Statement of Equivalence:
The proposed DyeVert Plus Contrast Reduction System, DyeVert Plus EZ Contrast Reduction System and DyeTect Contrast Monitoring Systems are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices as they have the same intended use and indications for use. Based on this and data analyzed in accordance with Osprey Medical Quality System Procedure in compliance with 21 CFR 820, EN ISO 13485:2016 Medical Devices – Quality management systems - requirements for regulatory purposes and EN ISO 14791:2012 Risk management for medical devices, the proposed subject devices have been shown to be substantially equivalent under 21 CFR Part 807 subpart E.
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