myMerlin Mobile Application (Android), myMerlin Mobile Application (iOS)
Applicant
Abbott (St. Jude Medical)
Product Code
MXC · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Mar 17, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.2800
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Confirm Rx™ ICM is indicated for the monitoring and diagnostic evaluation of patients who experience unexplained symptoms such as: dizziness, palpitations, chest pain, syncope, and shortness of breath, as well as patients who are at risk for cardiac arrhythmias. It is also indicated for patients who have been previously diagnosed with atrial fibrillation or who are susceptible to developing atrial fibrillation.
Device Story
Confirm Rx ICM is a minimally invasive, implantable diagnostic monitor with subcutaneous electrodes. It records electrograms (EGM) via looping memory. Inputs include cardiac signals; device automatically triggers EGM storage upon detecting tachycardia, bradycardia, pauses, or atrial fibrillation. Patients use the myMerlin mobile app to manually trigger EGM storage and report symptoms. The system uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to transmit data to the myMerlin app, which then relays data to the Merlin.net Patient Care Network for physician review. Clinicians use the Merlin PCS programmer to set monitoring parameters, such as AF duration and EGM storage priority, based on the patient's clinical condition. The device aids physicians in diagnosing and documenting cardiac arrhythmias, facilitating remote patient management and clinical decision-making regarding treatment.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data was required or presented. Substantial equivalence was supported by software verification, system verification, design validation, and Bluetooth Low Energy proxy software verification.
Technological Characteristics
Implantable device (DM3500) with subcutaneous electrodes; Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) telemetry; mobile application (Android/iOS) for data pass-through; Merlin.net cloud-based patient care network. Software includes mobile app and programmer software (Model 3330).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients experiencing unexplained symptoms (dizziness, palpitations, chest pain, syncope, shortness of breath), patients at risk for cardiac arrhythmias, and patients diagnosed with or susceptible to atrial fibrillation. Not specifically tested for pediatric use.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A medical magnetic tape recorder is a device used to record and play back signals from, for example, physiological amplifiers, signal conditioners, or computers.
Predicate Devices
Confirm Rx™ Insertable Cardiac Monitor System (K192593)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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March 17, 2020
Abbott (St. Jude Medical) Vanessa Powell Regulatory Affairs Specialist 15900 Valley View Court Sylmar, California 91342
Re: K193310
Trade/Device Name: myMerlin Mobile Application (Android), myMerlin Mobile Application (iOS) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2800 Regulation Name: Medical Magnetic Tape Recorder Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MXC, DSI Dated: March 11, 2020 Received: March 12, 2020
Dear Vanessa Powell:
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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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
### Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2020 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known)
Device Name
Confirm RxTM Insertable Cardiac Monitor System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Confirm Rx™ ICM is indicated for the monitoring and diagnostic evaluation of patients who experience unexplained symptoms such as: dizziness, palpitations, chest pain, syncope, and shortness of breath, as well as patients who are at risk for cardiac arrhythmias. It is also indicated for patients who have been previously diagnosed with atrial fibrillation or who are susceptible to developing atrial fibrillation.
The Confirm RxTM ICM has not been specifically tested for pediatric use.
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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| Date Prepared: | November 27, 2019 |
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| Submitter: | Abbott (formerly St. Jude Medical), Cardiac Rhythm Management Division |
| Address: | 15900 Valley View Ct.<br>Sylmar, CA 91342<br>USA |
| Phone: | (818) 362-6822 |
| Establishment Registration: | 2017865 |
| Contact Person: | Vanessa Powell<br>Regulatory Affairs Specialist<br>(818) 493-3290<br>vanessa.powell@abbott.com<br><br>Jennifer Dunham<br>Manager, Regulatory Affairs<br>(818) 383-1630<br>jennifer.dunham@abbott.com |
| Trade Name/Proprietary | Confirm Rx™ Insertable Cardiac Monitor System |
| Common Name: | Insertable Cardiac Monitor |
| Model Number: | DM3500 (including APP1000 (Android) and APP1001 (iOS)) |
| Classification Name: | Telephone electrocardiograph transmitter and receiver (21 CFR 870.2920) |
| Product Code: | MXC, DSI |
| Classification: | Class II |
| Pediatric Use: | The Confirm Rx™ Insertable Cardiac Monitor has not been specifically<br>tested in pediatric patients below the age of 18 years. |
# LEGALLY MARKETED DEVICES TO WHICH SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE IS CLAIMED
510(k) K192593 Confirm Rx™ Insertable Cardiac Monitor System
## INDICATIONS FOR USE
There are no changes to the Indications for Use as a result of this submission. The Indications for Use for the Confirm RxTM Insertable Cardiac Monitor (ICM) system are as follows:
The Confirm Rx™ ICM is indicated for the monitoring and diagnostic evaluation of patients who experience unexplained symptoms such as: dizziness, palpitations, chest pain, syncope, and shortness of breath, as well as patients who are at risk for cardiac arrhythmias. It is also indicated for patients who have been previously diagnosed with atrial fibrillation or who are susceptible to developing atrial fibrillation.
The Confirm RxTM ICM has not been specifically tested for pediatric use.
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## PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Abbott Confirm RxTM (ICM) System consists of the following key features and components:
- 트 Confirm Rx™ ICM Model DM3500 Implantable Device: The ICM is intended as a minimally invasive, implantable diagnostic monitoring device, with subcutaneous electrodes, looping memory, and automatic as well as patient-activated EGM storage capability, which help physicians monitor, diagnose, and document patients who are susceptible to cardiac arrhythmias. Specific features include:
- Patient-initiated triggering of EGM storage using the myMerlin™ mobile application. o This includes capability for the patient to identify symptoms, which are stored with the EGM for physician review.
- Automated triggering of EGM storage when tachycardia, bradycardia, or pauses are o detected; with physician-programmable values for pause duration, bradycardia rate, tachycardia rate, and number of tachycardia intervals.
- Automated triggering of EGM storage when atrial fibrillation (AF) is detected, with O physician programmable values for AF duration.
- The ability to identify EGM anomalies as a consequence of noise or vigorous activity O and inhibit EGM storage as applicable.
- The addition of remote care capabilities O
- 트 Implant Tools: Model DM3520 incision tool and Model DM3510 insertion tool to implant the device subcutaneously. The implantable device is pre-loaded into the insertion tool and packaged together with the incision tool.
- The DM3520 incision tool is used to make an angled cut, which is the sole incision O required to implant the ICM. The introducer end of the DM3510 insertion tool is inserted, creating the initial pocket, Figure 1.
- o With the insertion tool in place, the plunger is withdrawn to drop the pre-loaded device into the insertion channel. The plunger is pushed forward to insert the device into the pocket (Figure 1). This completes insertion (implantation) of the ICM, and the incision is closed per standard of care.
Image /page/4/Figure/14 description: The image contains two figures labeled (a) and (b). Both figures show a hand holding a medical instrument, possibly a scalpel or lancet, and making an incision on a surface. In figure (b), there is an arrow indicating the direction of movement of the instrument.
Figure 1: Insertion Process
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- 트 Model 3111 Magnet: SJM donut magnet, facilitates faster startup of Bluetooth connection and provides user authentication (required for programmer sessions).
- Clinician Programmer (Merlin PCS Programmer Model 3650): The Merlin PCS Programmer 3650 operates using Merlin PCS Model 3330 software and provides the means for the physician to program device parameters and retrieve diagnostic information from the device, including electrograms, heart rate history, episode duration and trend information. The Merlin PCS programmer, using the Model BLU1000 Bluetooth dongle, an off the shelf component, communicates with the Confirm RxTM device with Bluetooth telemetry (also referred to as Bluetooth Low Energy or BLE). Programmer software Model 3330 v23.0.1 and later will contain support for the Confirm Rx™ device, adding support for the Model BLU1000 Bluetooth dongle, and new tabs of Implant View and Reason for Monitoring features.
- Implant View is designed to streamline programming at the time of implant. Upon o initial interrogation at implant, the programmer automatically displays the Implant View in which the user can immediately input device and patient information to be stored onto the device, as well as set the Reason for Monitoring.
- Reason for Monitoring allows the user to select from a list of possible conditions for o which the patient is receiving the device (such as Syncope, Ventricular Tachycardia, Palpations, etc). The programmer then sets the AF duration parameter and EGM storage priority based on the reason selected. These parameters can be manually adjusted by the user later if customization is preferred.
- myMerlin™ Patient App (Model APP1000 (Android) and APP1001 (iOS)): The mobile ■ application provides the means for the patient to activate EGM recording in the Confirm RxTM device, with data pass-through functionality to enable physician follow-up via the Merlin.net Patient Care Network. Patients who do not supply their own mobile device may be provided with an Abbott issued off the shelf Android mobile device, which is not a part of the medical device.
- Remote Care/Clinician Portal (Merlin.net MN5000 Report Generator): The Merlin.net MN5000 system allows physicians to remotely monitor and diagnose patients' cardiac events. The Merlin.net MN5000 v7.7 contains updates that are specific to Confirm RxTM.
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Image /page/6/Figure/3 description: The image shows a diagram of a cardiac monitoring system. The system includes several components, such as a clinician, programmer, external magnet, ICM insertable cardiac monitor, heart, patient application, clinician portal, and patient. The ICM insertable cardiac monitor is connected to the heart via sensing, and it communicates with the programmer and patient application via telemetry communications. The clinician portal is connected to the patient application via the internet.
Figure 2: Block Diagram of Confirm RxTM ICM System
The myMerlin™M mobile application, APP1000 and APP1001, are the subject of this premarket notification for the Confirm Rx™ ICM System. The Confirm Rx™ ICM device Model DM3500 was cleared on October 18, 2019 per 510(k) K192593. The Confirm Rx™ ICM, DM3500, Implant Tools, Model DM3520 and DM3510 are not the subject of this premarket notification. The Merlin PCS programmer, Model 3330 v24.5.1 software for the Model 3650 Merlin PCS programmer and Merlin.net MN5000 v7.7 are not subject of this premarket notification. The magnet, Model 3111, is Class I exempt MDDS and not subject of this premarket notification.
# TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The fundamental technological characteristics of the myMerlin™ mobile application Model APP1000 and APP1001 are the same as the predicate myMerlin™M mobile application Model APP1000 (Android) and APP1001 (iOS). Model APP1000 runs on the Android operating system and Model APP1001 runs on the iOS operating system. The myMerlin™ for Confirm RxTM mobile application provides the means for the patient to activate EGM recording in the Confirm Rx™ ICM device, with data pass-through functionality to enable physician follow-up via theMerlin.net Patient Care Network (clinician portal). The Confirm Rx™ ICM (DM3500) will continue to use the same technology. See Figure 2 for a block diagram of the Confirm Rx™ ICM system.
The myMerlin™ mobile application provides the means for the patient to activate EGM recording in the Confirm RxTM ICM device, with data pass-through functionality to enable physician follow-up via the Merlin.net Patient Care Network (clinician portal). The Confirm Rx™ ICM (DM3500) will continue to use the same technology.
The fundamental technological characteristics of the myMerlin™ mobile application are not changing. In comparison to the predicate device the myMerlin™ mobile application and the
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candidate Confirm Rx™ ICM system with the updated myMerlin™ mobile application with updated mobile application have the same:
- Intended Use and Indications for Use .
- o Operating rules
- . Cybersecurity
- . Usability Testing
## SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
The Confirm RxTM ICM System, including the myMerlinTM mobile application with the proposed updates and enhancements, is substantially equivalent to the predicate Confirm Rx™ ICM System (K192593, cleared on October 18, 2019). The indications for use are not impacted by the updated mobile application operations. Both the candidate and the predicate device (APP1000 Android, and APP1001 iOS) have the same function and fundamental scientific technology. The minor differences do not raise new issues of safety and effectiveness. Thus, the candidate Confirm Rx™ ICM System, including the updated myMerlin™ mobile application Model APP1000 and APP1001, is substantially equivalent to the predicate Confirm Rx™ ICM System (K192593).
In comparison to the predicate myMerlin™ mobile application, the candidate myMerlin™ mobile application has the following differences:
- The candidate myMerlin™ mobile application with updated telemonitoring . communication contains the following changes:
- o Update to improve myMerlin™ mobile application scheduled background workflows
- O Update of the telemetry connectivity of the Confirm Rx™ ICM System including the myMerlin™ mobile application and Confirm RxTM ICM device.
- The candidate myMerlin™ mobile application, model APP1000, is being updated to ● allow the patient's remote monitoring support profile on Merlin.net to be transferred from the implant clinic to the remote monitoring clinic.
# TESTING IN SUPPORT OF SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION
All necessary testing was conducted on the candidate myMerlin™ mobile application to support a determination of substantial equivalence to the predicate device, including:
- Software Verification and System Verification ●
- Design Validation ●
- Bluetooth Low Energy Proxy Software Verification .
Completion of all verification and validation activities demonstrated that the updated mobile application meets its predetermined design and performance specifications and that the product is substantially equivalent to the predicate myMerlin™ mobile application, model APP1000 (Android) and APP1001(iOS). The results of the testing show that the candidate Confirm RxTM ICM System with updated myMerlin™ mobile application performs as intended and is safe for its intended use.
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## CONCLUSION
The myMerlin™ mobile application is used in conjunction with the Confirm Rx Insertable Cardiac Monitor (ICM) System; therefore, the indications for use are not impacted by the updates and enhancements to the myMerlin mobile application. The results of the verification and validation tests and the risk analysis have demonstrated the myMerlin™ mobile application within the Confirm Rx™ ICM System functions in accordance with the product specifications.
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