K192875 · Philips Medical Systems · DRG · Apr 16, 2020 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K192875
Device Name
Philips Biosensor BX100
Applicant
Philips Medical Systems
Product Code
DRG · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Apr 16, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.2910
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Philips Biosensor BX100 is a physiological measurement device for use by healthcare professionals to aid in the treatment and management of patient conditions in general care areas of a hospital. The Philips Biosensor BX100 is intended for use by healthcare professionals on patients 18 years of age and older. This chest-worn biosensor collects, stores, and transmits physiological data and contextual parameters to a qualified backend system. Physiological data includes respiration rate and heart rate; contextual parameters include ambulation, activity level, and posture.
Device Story
Chest-worn, single-use, disposable biosensor; collects physiological data (heart rate, respiration rate) and contextual parameters (ambulation, activity level, posture) via surface electrical waveforms and tri-axial accelerometer; processes signals via embedded firmware; transmits data wirelessly via Bluetooth to qualified backend system; used in hospital general care areas by healthcare professionals; provides data for clinical decision-making; benefits patient through continuous long-term monitoring (up to 115 hours).
Clinical Evidence
Two clinical studies: 1) Wear study (n=25) evaluated adhesive performance, demonstrating 6.7-day average adhesion (4.8 days including electrical performance) with no significant skin reactions. 2) Algorithm validation study (n=53) evaluated respiration rate accuracy against capnography, demonstrating accuracy within ±3 breaths per minute.
Technological Characteristics
Single-use, chest-worn biosensor; encapsulated electrodes; tri-axial accelerometer; Bluetooth telemetry; battery-powered; 115-hour wear life; 12-month shelf life. Complies with ANSI AAMI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-2-27, IEC 60601-2-47, and ANSI AAMI IEC 60601-1-2. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1. Firmware-based signal processing.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients 18 years and older in hospital general care areas for physiological monitoring (heart rate, respiration rate) and contextual parameter tracking (ambulation, activity level, posture) to aid in treatment and management of patient conditions.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A radiofrequency physiological signal transmitter and receiver is a device used to condition a physiological signal so that it can be transmitted via radiofrequency from one location to another, e.g., a central monitoring station. The received signal is reconditioned by the device into its original format so that it can be displayed.
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April 16, 2020
Philips Medical Systems Suzanne Goodman Head of Quality and Regulatory 2 Canal Park Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141
Re: K192875
Trade/Device Name: Philips Biosensor BX100 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2910 Regulation Name: Radiofrequency Physiological Signal Transmitter And Receiver Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DRG, DRT, BZQ Dated: March 17, 2020 Received: March 18, 2020
#### Dear Suzanne Goodman:
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,
Jennifer Shih Assistant Director (Acting) Division of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Diagnostics and Monitoring Devices Office of Cardiovascular 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) K192875
Device Name Philips Biosensor BX100
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Philips Biosensor BX100 is a physiological measurement device for use by healthcare professionals to aid in the treatment and management of patient conditions in general care areas of a hospital.
The Philips Biosensor BX100 is intended for use by healthcare professionals on patients 18 years of age and older. This chest-worn biosensor collects, stores, and transmits physiological data and contextual parameters to a qualified backend system. Physiological data includes respiration rate and heart rate; contextual parameters include ambulation, activity level, and posture.
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 5. 510(K) SUMMARY
## 510(k) SUMMARY
This 510(k) summary was prepared in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92.
#### SUBMITTER I.
| DATE PREPARED | April 14, 2020 |
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| APPLICANT | Philips Medical Systems<br>Connected Sensing Division<br>2 Canal Park, Cambridge, MA 02141<br>Tel.: 617-218-0802 |
| OFFICIAL<br>CORRESPONDENT | Suzanne Goodman<br>Head of Quality and Regulatory<br>2 Canal Park, Cambridge, MA 02141<br>Tel.: (919) 608-6082<br>suzanne.goodman@philips.com |
| II.<br>DEVICE INFORMATION | |
| TRADE NAME | Philips Biosensor BX100 |
| COMMON NAME | Wearable Biosensor |
| CLASSIFICATION | Class II<br>21 CFR 870.2910, Radiofrequency physiological<br>signal transmitter and receiver.<br>21 CFR 870.2300, Cardiac monitor (including<br>Cardiotachometer and Rate Alarm).<br>21 CFR 868.2375, Breathing frequency monitor. |
| PRODUCT CODE | DRG: Transmitters and Receivers, Physiological<br>Signal, Radiofrequency<br>DRT: Monitor, Cardiac (Incl. Cardiotachometer and<br>Rate Alarm)<br>BZQ: Monitor, Breathing Frequency |
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#### III. PREDICATE INFORMATION
| <b>PREDICATE DEVICE</b> | Primary Predicate: Philips Wearable Biosensor-G5<br>Solution (K181165) |
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| | Secondary Predicate: Zephyr Technology Corporation<br>BioModule 3-M1 (K123658) |
| | The predicate devices have not been subject to a design<br>related recall. |
| <b>PRIOR SUBMISSION</b> | This is an original submission. There has been no prior<br>submission for the subject device. |
Note that G10 was the internal Philips project name for the G10 and the BX100 are the same device. Philips Biosensor BX100, BX100, BX100 Biosensor and G10 are used interchangeably throughout this 510(k).
#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION IV.
The Philips Biosensor BX100 is a single patient use, small, lightweight, chest-worn sensor. which collects, stores and transmits physiological data and contextual parameters to a qualified backend system. The Philips Biosensor BX100 includes Bluetooth communication capabilities. The Philips Biosensor BX100 has an LED indicator and a power button, and requires integration into a qualified system. The Philips Biosensor BX100 sends the collected patient data wirelessly to a qualified system directly or indirectly through IT equipment. Physiological data provided by the Philips Biosensor BX100 includes respiration rate and heart rate; contextual parameters include ambulation, activity level and posture. The Biosensor has a 115hour wear life.
#### V. INTENDED USE AND INDICATIONS FOR USE
#### Intended Use
Biosensor BX100 is a physiological measurement device to aid in the treatment and management of patient conditions.
## Indications for Use
The Philips Biosensor BX100 is a physiological measurement device for use by healthcare professionals to aid in the treatment and management of patient conditions in general care areas of a hospital.
The Philips Biosensor BX100 is intended for use by healthcare professionals on patients 18 years of age and older. This chest-worn biosensor collects, stores, and transmits physiological data and contextual parameters to a qualified backend system. Physiological data includes respiration rate and heart rate; contextual parameters include ambulation, activity level, and posture.
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The Indications for Use statement for the Philips Biosensor BX100 is not identical to the predicate devices; however, the differences do not alter the intended therapeutic use of the subject device nor do they affect the substantial equivalence of the subject device relative to the
predicate. Both the subject device and predicate devices have intended use of collecting and transmitting physiological measurements by acquiring electrical signals from the skin surface.
## VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
The Philips Biosensor BX100 has the following similarities to the legally marketed primary predicate device (Philips Wearable Biosensor G5 Solution):
- . Same intended use
- Same operating principle .
- Same technology ●
See Table 5-1 for a comparison of the Philips Biosensor BX100 to the primary predicate device, Philips Wearable Biosensor-G5 Solution (K181165). The secondary predicate (BioModule 3-MI) is used for comparison of the respiration rate features.
| Similarities | |
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| Scientific Concept | The scientific concept is based upon deriving physiological signals<br>by continuously acquiring surface electrical waveforms related to<br>cardiac excitations through electrodes. The subject device includes<br>also includes a tri-axial accelerometer. These signals are further<br>processed by embedded firmware. |
| Reusable, Single-Use | Fully disposable single-use device with encapsulated electrode<br>technology and puck. |
| Electrodes | Two fully encapsulated electrodes and biocompatible adhesive<br>materials used for adhesion and electrical contact. |
| Device Placement Location | Devices are both placed on the chest. |
| Analog or digital technology | Analog physiological signals converted to digital. |
| Computer Processing | On-sensor signal processing through firmware. |
| Storage of recorded signals | Data storage and transfer capabilities. |
| Radio frequency telemetry | Bluetooth® Transmitter/Receiver. |
| Power | Battery operated, disposable battery. |
| Alarm management | Not an alarming device. |
| IEC 60601-1 | Portable, Body-worn, CF-Applied Part Internally powered. |
| IEC 60601-1-2 | RF emission CISPR 11: Group 1, Class B. |
| Parameters Measured | The Philips Biosensor BX100 heart rate algorithm is the same<br>algorithm previously cleared in the G5 biosensor. The algorithm has<br>been enhanced to allow for accurate heart rate across a broader<br>measurement range. The Philips Biosensor BX100 is substantially<br>equivalent to the G5 Biosensor with respect to the heart rate<br>measurement feature. The Philips Biosensor BX100 also measures<br>activity level and posture.<br><br>The Philips Biosensor BX100 subject device is substantially<br>equivalent to the secondary predicate BioModule 3-MI as it relates<br>to the function of providing respiration rate. |
| Heart Rate Resolution | $\pm$ 1bpm |
| Heart Rate Range | 30 - 220 bpm |
| Heart Rate Accuracy | IEC 60601-2-47 and IEC 60601-2-27 |
| Respiration Rate Resolution<br>(As Compared to Secondary Predicate) | $\pm$ 1 rpm static |
| Respiration Rate Accuracy<br>(As Compared to Secondary Predicate | $\pm$ 3 rpm (excluding periods of undefined respiration rate due to<br>patient talking, eating, or coughing, for example) for subject device.<br>This is within the range listed for the secondary predicate device<br>( $\pm$ 2 rpm to $\pm$ 5 rpm). |
| Differences | |
| Respiration Rate Range<br>(As Compared to Secondary<br>Predicate) | Both the subject device and the secondary predicate measure<br>respiration rate as high as 40 rpm. The Philips Biosensor BX100<br>measures respiration rate as low as 3 rpm compared to the<br>BioModule's 6 rpm. This difference does not alter the<br>substantial equivalence of the device. |
| Respiration Rate Range<br>(As Compared to Secondary<br>Predicate) | Both the subject device and the secondary predicate measure<br>respiration rate as high as 40 rpm. The Philips Biosensor BX100<br>measures respiration rate as low as 3 rpm compared to the<br>BioModule's 6 rpm. This difference does not alter the<br>substantial equivalence of the device. |
| Wear Duration | The primary predicate device G5 Biosensor can be worn for 24<br>hours. The subject device can be worn for 115 hours.<br><br>While the wear duration is longer in the subject device, there are<br>no new questions raised with the longer wear duration. Both the<br>subject and predicate device need to address the risk of insufficient<br>adhesive performance via electrical contact with the skin over the<br>duration of use. The standard defines long term monitoring as "a<br>period of days". The electrodes for the predicate device and the<br>subject device both support long term monitoring. |
| Shelf Life | The primary predicate device G5 has a shelf life of 3 months. The subject device has a shelf life of 12 months. While the shelf life is longer in the subject device compared to the G5, there are no new questions raised with the longer shelf-life duration. Both the subject and predicate device address the risk of degradation of the device during storage and out of pouch.<br>Shelf-life testing of the subject device demonstrated substantially equivalent performance to the predicate device after the stated shelf-life. |
| Materials | The only difference in materials between the Philips Biosensor BX100 and the primary predicate G5 is a change in hydrocolloid adhesive. Biocompatibility testing in accordance with ISO 10993-1 and clinical study data demonstrate that the Philips Biosensor BX100 is safe for use on intact skin for the proposed wear duration. |
| Atmospheric Range | The primary predicate device has an atmospheric range of 50kPa to 106kPa, and the subject device has an atmospheric range of 70 kPa - 102kPa. While the subject and predicate device have a slight difference in labeled atmospheric use range, this does not affect the substantial equivalence of the device. Philips Biosensor BX100 functionality was successfully tested after exposure to extreme environmental use conditions. |
| Operational Temperature Range | The primary predicate device has an operational temperature range of 15° C to +35° C, and the subject device has an operational temperature range of 10° C to +40° C. While the subject and predicate device have a slight difference in labeled operational temperature range, this does not affect the substantial equivalence of the device. Philips Biosensor BX100 functionality was successfully tested after exposure to extreme environmental use conditions. |
| Operational Humidity Range | The primary predicate device has an operational humidity range of 15% to 95% non-condensing, and the subject device has an operational humidity range of 10% to 95% non-condensing. While the subject and predicate device have a slight difference in labeled operational humidity range, this does not affect the substantial equivalence of the device. Philips Biosensor BX100 functionality was successfully tested after exposure to extreme environmental use conditions. |
Table 5-1. Comparison of Technological Features with the Primary Predicate Device
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Section 5- 510(k) Summary
## VII. PERFORMANCE DATA
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
## Bench Testing and Shelf life
Bench testing was performed to verify system level device specifications, mechanical and electrical specifications, and packaging integrity. Applicable bench testing was repeated after 12 months of aging to support the labeled shelf life claim for the Philips Biosensor BX100.
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The Biosensor BX100 was integrated with a custom tool as a proxy for a qualified backend The tool mimicked the functionality of a backend system including bluetooth system. interface and a user interface capable of displaying the data output of the device (heart rate, respiration rate, activity type, activity level, posture and error messaging).
## Biocomnatibility
The Philips Biosensor BX100 is a chest-worn biosensor that has contact with intact skin for up to 120 hours (5 days). In accordance with ISO 10993-1 (2018), the Philips Biosensor BX100 is classified as a surface-contacting device with prolonged (> 24 hours to 30 days) contact with intact skin. Evaluation endpoints and detailed tests were selected in accordance with FDA Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff - Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process" (2016). Table 5-2 below details the biocompatibility endpoints evaluated, along with the corresponding tests completed.
## Cytotoxicity Testing/Evaluation Summary
The Biosensor BX100 uses a hydrocolloid adhesive that is incompatible with current ISO 10993-5 MEM elution methods for evaluating cytotoxicity due to cell lysis with high salt concentration in the extract medium. The pass results of a clinical study (25 subject), osmolarity evaluation, ISO 10993-10 irritation testing (3 animals tested, initial exposure for 5 days) and ISO 10993-10 sensitization testing (Buehler Method closed patched sensitization study, 15 animals, induction 3 times per week for 3 consecutive weeks, challenged at 14 days) demonstrate biocompatibility for use on intact skin per ISO 10993-1: 2018.
| Evaluation<br>Endpoint | Tests Performed | Applicable<br>Standard |
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| Sensitization | ISO Guinea Pig Maximization Sensitization Test | ISO 10993-10 |
| Irritation | ISO Skin Irritation Study in Rabbits (24 hour and 120 hour) | ISO 10993-10 |
| Cytotoxicity | Cytotoxicity- MEM Elution Method (72 hour extraction) | ISO 10993-5 |
## Software Verification and Validation
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 (2005). The Philips Biosensor BX100 Software Level of Concern was determined to be Moderate, since a failure or latent flaw in the software could directly result in minor injury to the patient or operator.
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#### Electromagnetic Compatibility and Electrical Safetv
Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing was conducted on the Philips Biosensor BX100. The device complies with the applicable requirements within the ANSI AAMI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-2-27, and IEC 60601-2-47 standards for safety and the ANSI AAMI IEC 60601-1-2 standard for EMC. Additional wireless and co-existence testing per US FCC CFR 47 Part 15 and ANSI IEEE C63.27 was conducted to demonstrate substantial equivalence of the Philips Biosensor BX100 radio frequency wireless technology features.
#### Clinical Performance Testing
Philips conducted clinical studies in support of the Philips Biosensor BX100. The Philips G10 Biosensor Wear Study was conducted to evaluate design requirements for the Philips Biosensor BX100 (G10). This study enrolled 25 subjects, who wore the Philips Biosensor BX100 for a period of 7-10 days. The primary objective of the wear study was to establish the adhesive performance (duration of use) of the Philips Biosensor BX100. A second study, the G10 Algorithm Validation Study, was conducted to acquire physiological and contextual data using the Philips Biosensor BX100 and reference measurements to validate design specifications related to Biosensor software algorithms. This study enrolled 53 subjects, who wore the Philips Biosensor BX100 for approximately 2 hours.
In addition to the studies described above, usability and human factors testing was performed for the Philips Biosensor BX100 in accordance with IEC 62366-1, the 2016 Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff: Applying Human Factors and Usability Engineering to Medical Devices, and ANSI/AAMI HE75.
## Clinical Trials Summary
In a wear study of 25 subjects conducted with the Biosensor BX100 an average adhesive performance of 6.7 days (excluding electrical performance) and 4.8 days (including electrical performance) was demonstrated with no significant skin reactions. In an algorithm validation study of 53 subjects respiratory rate algorithm accuracy within +3 breaths per minute was demonstrated as compared to capnography.
#### VIII. CONCLUSIONS
The results of the substantial equivalence assessment, taken together with non-clinical bench and shelf life testing, biocompatibility, electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility, software testing, and clinical performance testing demonstrate that the Philips Biosensor BX100 does not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness when compared to the predicate, performs as intended, and has performance characteristics that are substantially equivalent to the Philips Wearable Biosensor-G5 Solution and Zephyr Technology Corporation BioModule 3- MI predicate devices.
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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.