The ECP-MC3 device is intended for the treatment of chronic stable angina that is refractory to optimal anti-anginal medical therapy and without options for revascularization. In addition, it is intended for use in healthy patients to provide improvement in vasodilation, and increased blood flow. It is intended for use under the oversight of a healthcare professional.
Device Story
ECP-MC3 is a computer-controlled external counterpulsation system for non-invasive treatment of cardiovascular and ischemia-related diseases. Input data includes real-time ECG signals via electrodes and plethysmograph waveforms via finger clip sensor. System uses these inputs to synchronize the inflation/deflation of three pairs of air cuffs (calves, lower thighs, upper thighs/buttocks) with the patient's cardiac cycle. Cuffs inflate sequentially during diastole to increase diastolic blood pressure, coronary perfusion, and cardiac output; cuffs deflate before systole to reduce cardiac workload. Operated by healthcare professionals in clinical settings. Output consists of hemodynamic augmentation monitored via plethysmograph. Benefits include improved blood flow and vasodilation for patients with refractory angina or healthy individuals.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including reliability testing, pressure control timing, pressure range accuracy, and electrical safety/EMC compliance (IEC 60601-1, 60601-1-2, 60601-1-6, 60601-1-8).
Indicated for patients with chronic stable angina refractory to optimal medical therapy without revascularization options, and healthy patients seeking improved vasodilation and blood flow. Intended for use under healthcare professional oversight.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An external counter-pulsating device is a noninvasive, prescription device used to assist the heart by applying positive or negative pressure to one or more of the body's limbs in synchrony with the heart cycle.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls) when the device is intended for the treatment of chronic stable angina that is refractory to optimal anti-anginal medical therapy and without options for revascularization. The special controls for this device are:(i) Nonclinical performance evaluation of the device must demonstrate a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness for applied pressure, synchronization of therapy with the appropriate phase of the cardiac cycle, and functionality of alarms during a device malfunction or an abnormal patient condition;
(ii) Reliabilities of the mechanical and electrical systems must be established through bench testing under simulated use conditions and matched by appropriate maintenance schedules;
(iii) Software design and verification and validation must be appropriately documented;
(iv) The skin-contacting components of the device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible;
(v) Appropriate analysis and testing must be conducted to verify electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility of the device; and
(vi) Labeling must include a detailed summary of the device-related and procedure-related complications pertinent to use of the device.
(2) Class III (premarket approval) for the following intended uses: Unstable angina pectoris; acute myocardial infarction; cardiogenic shock; congestive heart failure; postoperative treatment of patients who have undergone coronary artery bypass surgery; peripheral arterial disease associated with ischemic ulcers rest pain or claudication, threatened gangrene, insufficient blood supply at an amputation site, persisting ischemia after embolectomy or bypass surgery, and/or pre- and post-arterial reconstruction to improve runoff; diabetes complicated by peripheral arterial disease or other conditions possibly related to arterial insufficiency including nocturnal leg cramps and/or necrobiosis diabeticorum; venous diseases, including prophylaxis of deep vein thrombophlebitis, edema (e.g., chronic lymphedema) and/or induration (e.g., stasis dermatitis) associated with chronic venous stasis, venous stasis ulcers, and/or thrombophlebitis; athletic injuries, including Charley horses, pulled muscles and/or edematous muscles; necrotizing cellulitis.
(c)
*Date premarket approval application (PMA) or notice of completion of product development protocol (PDP) is required.* A PMA or notice of completion of a PDP is required to be filed with FDA on or before March 31, 2014, for any external counter-pulsating device, with an intended use described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, that was in commercial distribution before May 28, 1976, or that has, on or before March 31, 2014, been found to be substantially equivalent to any external counter-pulsating device, with an intended use described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, that was in commercial distribution before May 28, 1976. Any other external counter-pulsating device with an intended use described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section shall have an approved PMA or declared completed PDP in effect before being placed in commercial distribution.
Predicate Devices
External Counterpulsation Device with SP02 Monitoring, Model P-ECP/TI (K130439)
External Counter-Pulsation Device, Model PureFlow (K173483)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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September 10, 2019
Vamed Medical Instrument Co., Ltd % Jet Li Regulation Manager Guangzhou KEDA Testing Tech Co., Ltd. 6F, No.1 TianTai road, Science City, LuoGang District Guangzhou, 510060 Cn
Re: K190683
Trade/Device Name: External Counter Pulsation System; Model ECP-MC3 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.5225 Regulation Name: External Counter-Pulsating Device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DRN Dated: September 1, 2019 Received: September 5, 2019
Dear Jet Li:
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,
Fernando Aguel Assistant Director DHT2B: Division of Circulatory Support, Structural and Vascular 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) K190683
Device Name
External Counterpulsation System; Model ECP-MC3
Indications for Use (Describe)
The ECP-MC3 device is intended for the treatment of chronic stable angina that is refractory to optimal anti-anginal medical therapy and without options for revascularization. It is intended for use in healthy patients to provide improvement in vasodilation, and increased blood flow. It is intended for use under the oversight of a healthcare professional.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| <span> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> | <span>Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)</span> |
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## 510(k) Summary
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA and 21 CFR 870.5225, and there were no prior submissions for the subject device.
#### 1. Submitter Information
Sponsor: Vamed Medical Instrument Co., Ltd
Address: 1 of 8 Floor, 2# Building, No. 60, Langbao West Road, Chancheng District, Foshan City,
GuangDong, P. R. China.
Contact Person: Ji Ma
Title: General Manager
Phone: +86-757-83817601
E-mail: mj@vamed.com.cn
Application Correspondent: Jet Li
Company: Guangzhou KEDA Biological Technology Co., Ltd
E-mail: med-jl @foxmail.com
Phone: 86-18588874857
Address: 6F, No. 1 TianTairoad, Science City, LuoGang District, GuangZhou City, China
### 2. Subject Device Information
| Type of 510(k) submission: | Traditional |
|----------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| Common Name: | External Counterpulsation System |
| Model: | ECP-MC3 |
| Classification Name: | External counter-pulsating device |
| Review Panel: | Cardiovascular |
| Product Code: | DRN |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 870.5225 |
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Regulation Class:
### 3. Predicate De vice Information
1) Primary Predicate Device
Sponsor: Chongqing Psk Sci-tech Devolpment Co., Ltd.
2
510K number: K130439
Trade/Device Name: External Counterpulsation Device with SP02 Monitoring
Model: P-ECP/TI
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.5225
Repletion Name: External Counter-Pulsating Device
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: DRN
2) Secondary Predicate Device Sponsor: Xtreem Pulse, LLC Device Name: External Counter-Pulsation Device Model: PureFlow Classification Name: External counter-pulsating device 510(k) number: K173483 Review Panel: Cardiovascular Product Code: DRN Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.5225
#### Device Description 4.
ECP-MC3 is the most updated designed External Counter Pulsation System for non-invasive treatment of certain cardiovascular and other ischemia related diseases.
The ECP-MC3 system is computer-controlled system that inflates and deflates three pairs of air cuffs in synchronization with the patient's cardiac cycle. The three pairs of cuffs are wrapped around the calves, lower thighs, and upper thighs/buttocks of the patients. As diastole begins, the cuffs inflate separately in sequence from the calves, to the lower thighs, to the upper thighs including the lower buttocks. This inflation sequence generates and impels a counter-pulsation wave, increasing diastolic blood pressure (diastolic augmentation), coronary perfusion pressure and coronary blood flow, and
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raising cardiac output.
The start of inflation, deflation and cuff pressure can be adjusted by the operator. The system will deflate simultaneously before systole, this will reduce the heart's workload and resistance of blood vessel.
Before ECP treatment, ECG electrodes and Finger Clip plethysmograph Sensor are placed on the patient. The ECG waveform is used to generate triggering signals for cuff inflation and deflation. The plethysmograph waveform is used to monitor the proper timing of the inflation cycle and to indicate the effect of ECP treatment on patient homodynamic.
### 5. IntendedUse
The ECP-MC3 device is intended for the treatment of chronic stable angina that is refractory to optimal anti-anginal medical therapy and without options for revascularization. In addition, it is intended for use in healthy patients to provide improvement in vasodilation, and increased blood flow. It is intended for use under the oversight of a healthcare professional.
#### Non clinical testing: 6.
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
#### Reliability test : >
The device was evaluated for reliability for lifetime of three years, based on information provided by the manufacturer estimated use conditions according to CFR21 sec. 870.5225.
#### > Performance Testing before and after reliability test
Performance of subject device was evaluated according to CFR21 sec. 870.5225 for below testing item:
## Pressure Control Timing Testing
The device was evaluated for synchronization of therapy with the appropriate phase of cardiac cycle or functionality of alarms per the special control in 21 CFR 870.5225. The Trigger Mechanism (R- wave trigger), Trigger range and External trigger ratio were tested and met the acceptance criteria (comparing to predicate device).
### Pressure Range Accuracy Testing
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Pressure was set for each device, and the actual pressure was measured to check if accuracy is verified.
Referenced standard used was GB 10035-2017 Air-bagtype sequential external counter-pulsation device. The measurement Pressure difference was less than +/- 10% from the set pressure value.
#### A Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Electrical safety and EMC testing were conducted on the subject device, and was found to comply with IEC 60601-1 and 60601-1-2.
And the device was also evaluated to comply with IEC60601-1-6 for General Requirements For Usability; and IEC60601-1-8 General Requirements, Tests And Guidance For Alarm Systems In Medical Electrical Equipment And Medical Electrical Systems
Detail standard lists is as below items:
- -IEC 60601-1, Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1: General Requirements for Safety, 2005+A1:2012
- -IEC 60601-1-2, Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility -Requirements and tests, 2014
- -IEC 60601-1-6 Edition 3.1 Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1-6: General Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance - Collateral Standard: Usability
- IEC 60601-1-8: 2006 (Second Edition) + Am.1: 2012 Medical Electrical Equipment Part -1-8: General Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance - Collateral Standard: General Requirements, Tests And Guidance For Alarm Systems In Medical Electrical Equipment And Medical Electrical Systems
#### Software Verification and Validation Testing >
Software verification and validation testing were conducted and documentation was provided as recommended by FDA's Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices." The software for this device was determined to be of "moderate" level of concern.
## 7. Clinical Testing
Clinical data were not required in this submission to support a finding of substantial equivalence.
#### Comparison to Predicate Device 8.
Compare with predicate device, the subject device is very similar in design principle, intended
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use, indications for use, functions, material and the applicable standards. The differences between subject device and predicate device do not raise any new questions of safety or effectiveness.
| Elements of<br>Comparison | Subject Device | Predicate Device<br>( Primary ) | Predicate<br>Device (Secondary) | Verdict |
|-------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|
| Manufacturer | Vamed Medical Instrument<br>Co., Ltd | Chongqing Psk Sci-<br>tech Devolpment Co.,<br>Ltd | Xtreem Pulse, LLC | -- |
| K number | K190683 | K130439 | K173483 | |
| Product Name | External Counterpulsation<br>System<br>ECP-MC3 | External<br>Counterpulsation<br>Device P-ECP/TI | External Counter-<br>Pulsation Device<br>PureFlow | -- |
| Classification Name | External counter-pulsating<br>device | External counter-<br>pulsating device | External counter-<br>pulsating device | |
| Regulation Class | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 870.5225 | 21 CFR 870.5225 | 21 CFR 870.5225 | |
| Indications for Use | The ECP-MC3 device is<br>intended for the treatment of<br>chronic stable angina that is<br>refractory to optimal anti-<br>anginal medical therapy and<br>without options for<br>revascularization. In addition,<br>it is intended for use in<br>healthy patients to provide<br>improvement in vasodilation,<br>and increased blood flow. It is<br>intended for use under the<br>oversight of a healthcare<br>professional. | The intended use of<br>the ECP device is to<br>provide external<br>counterpulsation<br>(ECP) therapy, and is<br>indicated for use in<br>the treatment of<br>stable or unstable<br>angina pectoris,<br>congestive heart<br>failure, cardiogenic<br>shock and acute<br>myocardial infarction. | The Pure Flow<br>External Counter-<br>Pulsation device is<br>intended for the<br>treatment of chronic<br>stable angina that is<br>refractory to optimal<br>anti-anginal medical<br>therapy and without<br>options for<br>revascularization. In<br>addition, it is<br>intended for use in<br>healthy patients to<br>provide<br>improvement in<br>vasodilation,<br>increased VO2, and<br>increased blood<br>flow. It is intended<br>for use under the | SE<br>Note 1 |
| Elementsof | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Predicate | Verdict |
| Comparison | | ( Primary ) | Device(Secondary) | |
| | | | oversight of a<br>healthcare<br>professional. | |
| | | | | |
| Device Design<br>Triggering<br>Mechanism | R-Wave trigger for inflation | R-Wave trigger for<br>inflation | T-Wave trigger for<br>inflation and P-Wave<br>deflation timing | SE |
| Microprocessor | Windows Based | Windows Based | Windows Based | SE |
| Emergency System<br>power-down | Patient Emergency Stop<br>Button | Patient Emergency<br>Stop Button | Red-Emergency<br>Stop Button | SE |
| Maximum pressure<br>used for<br>treatment/timer<br>settings | 50kPa<br>0 to 120min, defaulted as<br>60min | 0-350mmHg<br>0 to 60min | 4.0 psi(=27.58kPa)<br>Timer: 1-60 minutes<br>(Single minute<br>increments) | SE |
| Counterpulsation<br>Duty | 1:1 or 1:2 to choose | 1:1 or 1:2 | 1:1 or 1:2 | SE |
| Cuff system | the Calf Cuff, the Lower Thigh<br>Cuff and the Upper Cuff | the Calf Cuff, the<br>Lower Thigh Cuff and<br>the Upper Cuff | Nylon fabric cuffs,<br>three parts, calf,<br>thigh and buttocks. | SE |
| Major components | Counterpulsation Bed, Cuff<br>kits, ECG Cable, Integrated<br>Finger Sensor | Counterpulsation Bed.<br>Cuff kits, ECG Cable,<br>Integrated Finger<br>Sensor , SPO2 | Base Unit, Air-<br>Tubes, EKC, SPO2,<br>EKG and three Cuffs | SE<br>Note 2 |
| Voltage/Hz/Wattage | AC 120V<br>60Hz | AC 120V<br>60Hz | 100-240V<br>50/60HZ | SE<br>Note 3 |
| Dimension/Weight | 2160×810×650(mm)<br>255kg | 2070mmX1120mmX1100mm<br>204KG | 1250mmX700mmX500mm<br>120KG | SE<br>Note 3 |
| Operating<br>Environment | Temperature: 10~30°C<br>Relative Humidity: ≤80%<br>Atmospheric Pressure:<br>86kPa~106kPa | Temperature:<br>10~30℃<br>Relative Humidity: ≤<br>80% | Temperature: 10℃ to<br>30°C ( 50°F - 86°F)<br>Humidity: 30% to | SE<br>Note 3 |
| Elementsof | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Predicate | Verdict |
| Comparison | | ( Primary ) | Device(Secondary) | |
| | | Atmospheric<br>Pressure:<br>86kPa~106kPa | 75% RH (non-<br>condensing)<br>Barometric Pressure:<br>80kPA to 100kPA | |
| FDA-Recognized Standards | | | | |
| Electrical safety,<br>EMC | IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-2<br>IEC 60601-1-6<br>IEC 60601-1-8 | IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-2 | IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-2<br>IEC 60601-1-6 | SE |
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## Note 1
Although there is little difference for illustration about the indication for use, the description of the predicate device is more specified, yet their meanings are the same. This difference does not affect the safety and effectiveness.
## Note 2
Although the subject device does not provide with SPO2, since it is not provided with the function for monitoring SPO2; but the treatment is supervised by the qualified physician, so for the subject device's intended use, SPO2 is not mandatory and it will not affect the safety and effectiveness.
## Note 3
Although the device design and part of functional parameters between the predicate device and subject device are different, they are both complied with IEC 60601-1. So the minor differences on such parameters do not affect the safety and effectiveness.
## 9. Summary for clinical test
Clinical performance is not deemed necessary.
#### 10. Conclusion
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The subject device External Counterpulsation System has all features of the predicate device for intended use.
Through the reliability testing, it demonstrate that the subject device is as effective and performs as well as the predicate device in its lifetime; And through the performance testing, the device was tested and demonstrated for its synchronization of therapy and pressure control accuracy.
The non- clinical tests demonstrate that subject device is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as the predicate device(s). Thus, the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
## 11. Summary Prepared Date
17 July. 2019
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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.