The Wireless Vital Signs Monitor (WVSM) is intended to be used as an adult patient monitor. It is indicated as a single or multi-parameter vital signs monitor for ECG, noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP) and SpO2, with an optional accessory for capnography (ETCO2, FiCO2, RR). It may be used in the following locations: Hospitals, healthcare facilities, emergency medical applications, during transport, and other healthcare applications. The monitor uses wireless communications to transmit vital signs data to a handheld or PC computer. The monitor is intended to be used by trained healthcare providers.
Device Story
WVSM RWC + miniCap is a multi-parameter patient monitor for adult patients; inputs include ECG, NIBP, SpO2, and optional capnography (ETCO2, FiCO2, RR) via FDA-cleared OEM accessories. Device transforms physiological signals into vital signs data; transmits data wirelessly (802.11) to handheld or PC for display and management. Used in hospitals, emergency medical applications, and transport by trained healthcare providers. Modification adds AC power operation and capnography interface via AUX port. Healthcare providers use output for real-time patient monitoring, alarm management, and clinical decision-making. Benefits include continuous or spot-check monitoring of critical vitals in mobile and clinical environments.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical study data or animal study data provided. Verification and validation testing confirmed compliance with IEC 60601-1 (safety) and IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC).
Technological Characteristics
Multi-parameter monitor; plastic enclosure; Li-Polymer battery (7.4V, 2800 mAh) and AC power adapter. Sensing: ECG circuitry, Nonin OEM module (SpO2), SunTech Medical OEM module (NIBP), Masimo OEM gas analyzers (capnography). Connectivity: 802.11 wireless, RS232 data/AUX ports. Software: Embedded firmware, moderate level of concern. Sterilization: Non-sterile.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult patients requiring single or multi-parameter monitoring of ECG, NIBP, SpO2, and optional capnography (ETCO2, FiCO2, RR) in hospitals, healthcare facilities, emergency medical settings, and during transport.
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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January 29, 2020
Athena GTX Sean Mahonev VP of Operations and Regulatory Affairs 5900 NW 86th Street. Suite 300 Johnston, Iowa 50131
Re: K191989
Trade/Device Name: Wireless Vital Signs Monitor (WVSM) RWC + miniCap Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2300 Regulation Name: Cardiac Monitor (Including Cardiotachometer And Rate Alarm) Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MWI, DQA, DXN, CCK Dated: December 23, 2019 Received: December 27, 2019
Dear Sean Mahoney:
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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LT 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
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2020 See PRA Statement below
510(k) Number (if known)
K191989
Device Name
Wireless Vital Signs Monitor (WVSM) RWC + miniCap
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Wireless Vital Signs Monitor (WVSM) is intended to be used as an adult patient monitor. It is indicated as a single or multi-parameter vital signs monitor for ECG, noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP) and SpO2, with an optional accessory for capnography (ETCO2, RR). It may be used in the following locations: Hospitals, healthcare facilities, emergency medical applications, during transport, and other healthcare applications. The monitor uses wireless communications to transmit vital signs data to a handheld or PC computer.
The monitor is intended to be used by trained healthcare providers.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## 510(k) Summary
I. SUBMITTER 807.92(a)(1)]:
Athena GTX 5900 NW 86th Street, Suite 300 Johnston, lowa 50131
Phone: 515.288.3360 515.288.3394 Fax:
Company Contact: Sean Mahoney (VP of Operations and Regulatory Affairs) 515.288.3360 x103 smahoney@athenagtx.com
Date Prepared: January 29, 2020
II. DEVICE [807.92(a)(2)]:
| Trade Name: | Wireless Vital Signs Monitor (WVSM) RWC + miniCap |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Physiological Patient Monitor |
| Classification Name: | Cardiac Monitor (21 CFR 870.2300) |
| | NIBP Measurement System (21 CFR 870.1130) |
| | Oximeter (21 CFR 870.2700) |
| | Radiofrequency Physiological Signal Transmitter and Receiver (21 CFR 870.2910) |
| | Carbon-Dioxide Gas Analyzer (21 CFR 868.1400) |
Device Class: Class II Product Code: MWI, DXN, DQA, DRG, CCK Basis for Submission: Device Modification
#### III. PREDICATE DEVICE [807.92(a)(3)]:
Legally Marketed (Predicate) Device: Athena GTX, Wireless Vital Signs Monitor (WVSM) (K101674)
#### IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION [807.92(a)(4)]:
#### Device Identification
The WVSM Patient Monitor is a device that monitors physiological parameters associated with Electrocardiogram, Non-invasive Blood Pressure, pulse oximetry and carbon dioxide gas.
### Device Characteristics
The WVSM Patient Monitor is a multi-patient use non-sterile device. It utilizes embedded firmware. Patient applied parts are needed for physiological measurement and are provided via FDA cleared OEM accessories to the WVSM monitor.
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# Environment of Use
WVSM is intended to be used in hospitals, healthcare facilities, emergency medical applications, during transport, and other healthcare applications.
### Principle of Operation
The modification to the WVSM includes:
- . Adding an indication for capnography by interfacing with a FDA cleared accessory.
- Adding the capability to use the device while connected to the AC power adapter instead ● of only using the device on battery power.
## Materials
The WVSM Patient Monitor enclosure is primarily plastic and does not contact the patient. The applied parts are OEM accessories that are FDA cleared and meet the biocompatibility requirements for intact skin contact. The Aux Battery enclosure is constructed of the same material as the WVSM and does not contact the patient.
### Kev Performance Specification
Key performance specifications are listed in the table in section VI below.
### V. INDICATIONS FOR USE [807.92(a)(5)]:
The Wireless Vital Signs Monitor (WVSM) is intended to be used as an adult patient monitor. It is indicated as a single or multi-parameter vital signs monitor for ECG, noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP) and SpO2, with an optional accessory for capnography (ETCO2, FiCO2, RR). It may be used in the following locations: Hospitals, healthcare facilities, emergency medical applications, during transport, and other healthcare applications. The monitor uses wireless communications to transmit vital signs data to a handheld or PC computer.
The monitor is intended to be used by trained healthcare providers.
The Indications for Use statement for the device modification is not identical to the predicate previously cleared device; however, the differences do not alter the general intended use of the WVSM as a multi-parameter monitor nor affect the safety and effectiveness of the device relative to the predicate. The device modification to add an AC power mode does not affect the Indications for use. The modification to add an FDA cleared CO2 gas analyzer as an optional accessory added a capnography indication to the WVSM indications for use.
## VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
This device modification includes the following:
- Adding capnography by interfacing with a FDA cleared accessory. .
- Adding the capability to use the device while connected to the AC power adapter instead . of only using the device on battery power.
The WVSM was originally designed to be a multi-parameter monitor and had the AUX port capability built in for future use. Since the capnography accessories are FDA cleared and specifically designed to be connected to a medical backboard (Medical Monitor), this device modification is largely an interface task to connect two cleared devices using a well-established
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interface protocol. Therefore the addition of the capnography accessory does not alter the fundamental scientific technology of the WVSM device.
An AC power adapter was already used for charging the internal battery of the previously cleared device. The interface and specifications are the previously cleared device. This modification allows for the modified device to be used while the AC power adapter remains plugged into the monitor. An equivalent and updated AC adapter is used for the modified device. The previously cleared device was used only while on battery power. The addition of this AC power mode does not alter the fundamental scientific technology of the WVSM device.
At a high level, the subject and predicate devices are based on the following same technological elements:
- The Athena GTX WVSM™ device modification and the previously cleared device have . the same physical characteristics, cleaning, and cannot be used near flammable anesthetics.
- The Athena GTX WVSM™ device modification and the previously cleared device have the same electrical characteristics including: protection circuits, battery power, and use of AC power adapters.
- . The Athena GTX WVSM™ device modification and the previously cleared device have the same environmental specifications for: Temperature, humidity, altitude, water intrusion, vibration, shock, drop, and EMC.
- . The Athena GTX WVSM™ device modification and the previously cleared device use the same ECG monitoring circuitry.
- The Athena GTX WVSM™ device modification and the previously cleared device ● integrate the same PureSAT® pulse oximetry technology to compute functional arterial hemoglobin saturation and pulse rate.
- . The Athena GTX WVSM™ device modification and the previously cleared device utilize the same SunTech Advantage OEM Non-invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP) module for mean arterial pressure, and systolic and diastolic blood pressure measurements.
- . The Athena GTX WVSM™ device modification and the previously cleared device integrate alarms functions in the monitors.
- . The Athena GTX WVSM™ device modification and the previously cleared device utilize 802.11 wireless communications to connect with multiple patient vital signs monitoring devices for bi-directional data transfer.
- . The Athena GTX WVSM™ device modification and the previously cleared device utilize software, installed on a PC, to allow for data management and display, alert/alarm management, and patient data review.
- The Athena GTX WVSM™ device modification and the previously cleared device utilize mobile platforms.
The following technological differences exist between the subject and predicate devices:
- . The Athena GTX WVSM™ device modification adds an optional capnography accessory not supported in the previously cleared device.
- . A different, but equivalent and improved AC power adapter is used with the modified device.
- . The AUX Port was modified to be capable of input and output (Same as the DATA port) to support the connection to the capnography accessory.
- Physiological and technical alarms for the capnography parameters (etCO2, FiCO2, RR) and sensor fault respectively were added.
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The following is provided as a summary of how the technological characteristics of the device compare to the predicate device:
| Product Name | Athena GTX<br>WVSM RWC + miniCap | Athena GTX<br>WVSM Cleared Device | Comments |
|--------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | Athena GTX | Athena GTX | Same |
| Trade/Device Name | WVSM RWC + miniCap | WVSM | Different -<br>Device<br>Modification |
| 510(k) Number | Pending - Modified Device | K101674 | |
| Product Code | MWI, DXN, DQA, DRG, CCK | MWI, DXN, DQA, DRG | Different<br>Added CCK |
| Regulation Number | 870.2300, 870.1130; 870.2700;<br>870.2910, 868.1400 | 870.2300, 870.1130; 870.2700;<br>870.2910 | Different<br>Added<br>868.1400 |
| Prescription Device | YES | YES | Same |
| Physiological<br>Parameters | ECG, heart rate, systolic and<br>diastolic blood pressure;<br>functional oxygen saturation,<br>pulse rate, etCO2, FICO2,<br>respiration rate | ECG, heart rate, systolic and<br>diastolic blood pressure;<br>functional oxygen saturation,<br>pulse rate | Different -<br>Added etCO2,<br>FICO2,<br>respiration rate |
| Displays | Displays ECG, systolic, diastolic<br>BP, SpO2, pulse rate, etCO2,<br>FICO2, respiration rate | Displays ECG, systolic, diastolic<br>BP, SpO2, pulse rate | Different -<br>Added etCO2,<br>FICO2,<br>respiration rate |
| Patient Population | Adult | Adult | Same |
| Product Name | Athena GTX<br>WVSM RWC + miniCap | Athena GTX<br>WVSM Cleared Device | Comments |
| Indications | The Wireless Vital Signs Monitor<br>(WVSM) is intended to be used<br>as an adult patient monitor. It is<br>indicated as a single or multi-<br>parameter vital signs monitor for<br>ECG, noninvasive blood<br>pressure (NIBP) and SpO2, with<br>an optional accessory for<br>capnography (ETCO2, FiCO2,<br>RR). It may be used in the<br>following locations: Hospitals,<br>healthcare facilities, emergency<br>medical applications, during<br>transport, and other healthcare<br>applications. The monitor uses<br>wireless communications to<br>transmit vital signs data to a<br>handheld or PC computer. The<br>monitor is intended to be used<br>by trained healthcare providers. | The Wireless Vital Signs Monitor<br>(WVSM) is intended to be used<br>as an adult patient monitor. It is<br>indicated as a single or multi-<br>parameter vital signs monitor for<br>ECG, noninvasive blood<br>pressure (NIBP) and SpO2. It<br>may be used in the following<br>locations: Hospitals, healthcare<br>facilities, emergency medical<br>applications, during transport,<br>and other healthcare<br>applications. The monitor uses<br>wireless communications to<br>transmit vital signs data to a<br>handheld or PC computer The<br>monitor is intended to be used<br>by trained healthcare providers. | Different -<br>Added, with<br>an optional<br>accessory for<br>capnography<br>(ETCO2,<br>FiCO2, RR) |
| Scenario of Use | Continuous or spot monitoring by<br>licensed healthcare<br>professionals | Continuous or spot monitoring by<br>licensed healthcare<br>professionals | Same |
| Networking/ Telemetry | WVSM may be used standalone<br>or via wireless network<br>(802.11b/g, 2.4GHz) to a<br>handheld or PC computer | WVSM may be used standalone<br>or via wireless network<br>(802.11b/g, 2.4GHz) to a<br>handheld or PC computer | Same |
| Environment of Use | Emergency medical services,<br>Transport (including helicopter),<br>emergency departments,<br>hospital, other healthcare<br>applications | Emergency medical services,<br>Transport (including helicopter),<br>emergency departments,<br>hospital, other healthcare<br>applications | Same |
| Physical | No Change | | No Changes |
| Electrical | | | |
| Power Modes | Operation: Battery or AC<br>Medical Grade Power Adapter<br>Charging: AC Medical Grade<br>Power Adapter | Operation: Battery Only<br>Charging: AC Medical Grade<br>Power Adapter | Different -<br>Added<br>Operational<br>AC Power<br>mode |
| Battery | 7.4V, 2800 mAh, Li-Polymer | 7.4V, 2800 mAh, Li-Polymer | Same |
| Power Adapter | Mean Well GSM36B09 | SL Power/Ault MW173KB Series | Different -<br>Equivalent,<br>meets latest<br>EMC<br>requirements |
| Environmental | No Changes | | No Changes |
| Product Name | Athena GTX<br>WVSM RWC + miniCap | Athena GTX<br>WVSM Cleared Device | Comments |
| Physiological<br>Parameters | | | |
| ECG | Internal Circuit | Internal Circuit | Same |
| Pulse-Ox | Nonin OEM Module | Nonin OEM Module | Same |
| NIBP | Suntech Medical OEM Module | Suntech Medical OEM Module | Same |
| Capnography | Masimo OEM Gas Analyzers<br>IRMA (K123043) and<br>ISA (K103604) | NA | Different -<br>Added<br>Capnography |
| Alarms | | | |
| Operator Position<br>Primary | Patient Environment | Patient Environment | Same |
| Secondary | Outside Patient Environment<br>(Distributed) | Outside Patient Environment<br>(Distributed) | Same |
| Verify Alarm Function | 1 Second beep at start-up (after<br>menu section).<br>To verify activation at limits, user<br>must simulate alarm condition. | 1 Second beep at start-up (after<br>menu section).<br>To verify activation at limits, user<br>must simulate alarm condition. | Same |
| Silence/Reset | 2 min or 30 min Does not affect<br>same or higher priority audible<br>alarm functions | 2 min. Does not affect same or<br>higher priority audible alarm<br>functions | Different -<br>Includes an<br>additional<br>silence time |
| Audible Alarms | No Change | No Change | No Change |
| Alarm Conditions and<br>Priority | | | |
| Physiological | High and Low Priority based on<br>Alarm Limits set for each<br>parameter: %SpO2, HR/PR,<br>Systolic BP, Diastolic BP,<br>etCO2, FiCO2, RR | High and Low Priority based on<br>Alarm Limits set for each<br>parameter: %SpO2, HR/PR,<br>Systolic BP, Diastolic BP | Different -<br>Added etCO2,<br>FiCO2, RR |
| Technical | Low Priority when a sensor fault<br>is detected: SpO2 and<br>Capnography | Low Priority when a sensor fault<br>is detected: SpO2 | Different -<br>Added<br>Capnography<br>sensor fault |
| | Medium Priority below 5%<br>Battery Power remaining | Medium Priority below 5%<br>Battery Power remaining | |
| Alarm System Delay<br>at the Monitor | | | |
| HR/PR | No Change | No Change | No Change |
| SpO2 | No Change | No Change | No Change |
| NIBP | No Change | No Change | No Change |
| Product Name | Athena GTX<br>WVSM RWC + miniCap | Athena GTX<br>WVSM Cleared Device | Comments |
| IRMA Capnography | Alarm Condition delay <1 sec<br>Alarm Generation Delay 1 sec<br>Total Alarm System Delay <2<br>sec | NA | Different -<br>Added<br>Capnography |
| ISA Capnography | Alarm Condition delay <3 sec<br>Alarm Generation Delay 1 sec<br>Total Alarm System Delay <4<br>sec | NA | Different -<br>Added<br>Capnography |
| Interfaces | | | |
| Data Port | Input…
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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.