B-Capta is indicated for supplementary, in-line monitoring of the extracorporeal arterial oxygen partial pressure, venous oxygen saturation, venous hematocrithemoglobin, and arterial and venous temperature during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures up to six hours.
Device Story
B-Capta provides continuous, in-line monitoring of blood parameters during cardiopulmonary bypass. System inputs include optical reflectance (venous Hct/Hb, sO2), optical fluorescence (arterial pO2), and infrared (arterial/venous temperature) signals via disposable cuvettes. Microprocessor-based sensors process these signals and transmit data via RS232 to a Stöckert S5 heart-lung machine. Output is displayed on the heart-lung machine's graphical user interface, allowing clinicians to monitor patient status in real-time and set user-defined alert limits. The device assists perfusionists in managing extracorporeal circulation, potentially improving patient safety by providing immediate feedback on blood gas and temperature status.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2), electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), design verification/validation, summative use testing (ISO 62366), sterilization/shelf-life testing, and biocompatibility testing (ISO 10993).
Technological Characteristics
Microprocessor-based system; optical reflectance (Hct/Hb, sO2), optical fluorescence (pO2), and infrared (temperature) sensing. Components: sensors, sensor module, reference element holders, and sterile disposable cuvettes. Connectivity: RS232 interface to Stöckert S5 heart-lung machine. Software level of concern: moderate. Complies with IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass procedures requiring extracorporeal circulation for up to six hours. Provides in-line monitoring of arterial pO2, venous sO2, venous Hct/Hb, and arterial/venous temperature.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A cardiopulmonary bypass on-line blood gas monitor is a device used in conjunction with a blood gas sensor to measure the level of gases in the blood.
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LivaNova Deutschland GmbH Mattia Ronchetti Regulatory Affairs Director Lindberghstr. 25 Munich, Bavaria 80939 Germany
Re: K202154
Trade/Device Name: B-Capta Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.4330 Regulation Name: Cardiopulmonary Bypass On-Line Blood Gas Monitor Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DRY Dated: February 26, 2021 Received: March 1, 2021
Dear Mattia Ronchetti:
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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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K202154
Device Name B-Capta
Indications for Use (Describe)
B-Capta is indicated for supplementary, in-line monitoring of the extracorporeal arterial oxygen partial pressure, venous oxygen saturation, venous hematocrithemoglobin, and arterial and venous temperature during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures up to six hours.
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# 510(k) SUMMARY
#### l. SUBMITTER
| Name: | LivaNova Deutschland GmbH |
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| Address: | Lindberghstrasse 25<br>D-80939 München, Germany |
| Establishment<br>Registration Number | 9611109 (Manufacturer: LivaNova Deutschland: B-Capta<br>Equipment)<br>9680841 (Manufacturing site : Sorin Group Italia- B-Capta<br>Disposable) |
| Contact Person: | Florian Goetz |
| Phone: | +49 89 323 01 236 |
| Email: | florian.goetz@livanova.com |
| Secondary Contact: | Mattia Ronchetti |
| Phone: | +39 342 762 1974 |
| Email: | mattia.ronchetti@livanova.com |
| Date Prepared: | July 31, 2020 |
#### II. DEVICE
| Proprietary Name: | B-Capta |
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| Common Name: | Extracorporeal blood-gas monitor |
| Classification Name: | Cardiopulmonary bypass on-line blood gas monitor |
| Regulation Number: | 21CFR870.4330 |
| Product Code: | DRY |
| Device Class: | Class II |
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#### III. PREDICATE DEVICE INFORMATION
B-Capta is substantially equivalent in function and intended use to SORIN DATA MASTER (K001388) and the SORIN B-CARE 5 (K103168).
#### IV. INDICATIONS FOR USE
B-Capta is indicated for supplementary, in-line monitoring of the extracorporeal arterial oxygen partial pressure, venous oxygen saturation, venous hematocrit/hemoglobin, and arterial and venous temperature during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures up to six hours.
### V. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
B-Capta is intended to be used for in-line continuous monitoring of patient's blood parameters during procedures requiring extracorporeal circulation.
B-Capta is designed to work with a Stöckert S5 System (K071318) heart-lung machine.
Provided in-line measured parameters of B-Capta are: In the Venous line:
- Haematocrit / Haemoglobin (Hct/Hb) ■
- Venous blood oxygen saturation (sO2)
- " Venous blood temperature (venT)
In the Arterial line:
- Arterial blood oxygen partial pressure (pO2)
- Arterial blood temperature (artT) 트
The duration of application is limited to 6 hours of continuous use.
B-Capta consist of the following components / disposables:
- B-Capta Venous and Arterial Sensors
- B-Capta Sensor Module l
- l B-Capta Venous and Arterial Reference Element Holders
- I B-Capta disposable Venous and Arterial Cuvettes
B-Capta is a microprocessor based device. The venous sensor is an optical sensor which measures, when connected to its dedicated disposable cuvette, hematocrit/hemoglobin and oxygen saturation using an optical reflectance technology. Moreover, an infrared technology is used to measure the temperature of the venous blood.
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The arterial sensor is an optical sensor which measures, when connected to its dedicated disposable cuvette, partial pressure of oxygen using an optical fluorescence technology. Moreover, an infrared technology is used to measure the temperature of the arterial blood.
Both sensors are functionally connected to the compatible heart-lung machine via a cable plugged in the sensor module and communicate with B-Capta firmware via a RS232 interface according to a dedicated communication protocol. Data are displayed on the graphical user interface of the heart-lung machine.
### VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
LivaNova's B-Capta and its predicates have the same intended use, clinical setting, target user, target patient population, and principle of operation.
B-Capta provides arterial and venous blood measurements. Data Master also provides arterial and venous blood measurements, while B-Care5 provides only venous blood measurements. B-Capta is designed to work integrated with a Stöckert S5 System, as is B-Care5. Any differences between B-Capta and its predicates are minor and do not raise new issues of safety or effectiveness.
B-Capta and its predicate, Data Master have the following system functions:
- Blood parameters are measured or calculated in real time and displayed to users . on a digital display
- o Haematocrit / Haemoqlobin (Hct/Hb)
- Venous blood oxygen saturation (sO2) O
- Venous blood temperature (venT) o
- o Arterial blood oxygen partial pressure (pO2)
- Arterial blood temperature (artT) o
- Display may be adjusted by the user
- Display may provide alerts for user-defined alert limits
B-Capta and its predicate, B-care5 have the following system function:
- I Integration into a heart lung machine
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### VII. PERFORMANCE DATA
The following non-clinical testing was performed to support the substantial equivalence of the B-Capta to its legally marketed predicate devices:
- I Electromagnetic Compatibility and Electrical Safety
- Evaluation for electrical safety and EMC testing was performed for B-O Capta. B-Capta complies with IEC 60601-1 standard for electrical safety and IEC 60601-1-2 standard for EMC.
- I Design Verification and Validation Testing
- Design functionality testing confirms that the product meets its product o requirements. Summative use testing following ISO 62366 confirms that the product fulfills user needs.
- I Software verification and validation
- o Software verification and validation testing was completed successfully. The software level of concern is "moderate".
- I Sterilization and Shelf Life
- The product (cuvettes only) is provided sterile with a 3-year shelf life. с Product sterility, shelf life, and packaging/transport testing confirms product safety and effectiveness.
- I Biocompatibility Testing
- o The sterile, disposable cuvettes in the system are limited bloodcontacting, and have been tested per ISO 10993. Biocompatibility testing confirms that the products can be used as intended.
Animal testing was not required to demonstrate the substantial equivalence of the B-Capta to its predicate devices and is not included as part of this premarket notification.
Clinical testing was not required to demonstrate the substantial equivalence of the B-Capta to its predicate devices and is not included as part of this premarket notification.
### VIII. CONCLUSION
Based on the indications for use, technological characteristics, results of non-clinical testing, and comparison to predicate devices, B-Capta is substantially equivalent to its predicate devices.
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