K202557 · Spectrum Medical , Ltd. · DRY · Oct 2, 2020 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K202557
Device Name
Quantum Workstation 12 Elite
Applicant
Spectrum Medical , Ltd.
Product Code
DRY · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Oct 2, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 870.4330
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The intended use of the Quantum Workstation 12" Elite is for the non-invasive continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation and hematocrit / hemoglobin concentration of the blood and in an extracorporeal circuit. When using its range of accessories, the Quantum Workstation 12" Elite is configured to measure and display the following measurements: - · SaO2 Arterial Saturation (%) - · SvO2 Venous Saturation (%) - · Hb Hemoglobin (g/L and gm/dl) - · Hct Calculated Hematocrit (%) - · Blood Flow 2 channels with arterial and venous flow differentials - · Pressure & Temperature 4 channels The Quantum Workstation 12" Elite provides monitoring information to trained clinicians and can be configured by them to set parameter specific alarms. The workstation's monitoring and alarm functionality does not directly control patient care. The User makes clinical iudgments regarding the treatment of the patient as a result of information displayed by the workstation.
Device Story
Quantum Workstation 12" Elite is an on-line cardiopulmonary bypass blood gas monitor; provides non-invasive continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation (SaO2, SvO2), hemoglobin, hematocrit, blood flow, pressure, and temperature in extracorporeal circuits. Device consists of a pole-mounted 12.1" high-definition touch screen; connects to various sensors (Hb/SO2, flow, pressure/temperature). Operates via AC mains with lithium-ion battery backup. Used in clinical settings by trained clinicians; displays real-time readings and trends; allows configuration of parameter-specific alarms. Does not control patient care; clinicians use displayed information to make treatment decisions. Enhanced functionality includes control of centrifugal or roller pumps and bubble detection. Benefits include real-time physiological monitoring during cardiopulmonary bypass to assist clinical decision-making.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data submitted. Substantial equivalence supported by non-clinical testing including electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), hardware testing, and software verification and validation.
Technological Characteristics
Pole-mounted 12.1" landscape HD touch screen; AC mains powered with dual lithium-ion battery backup (2-hour min). Connectivity: LAN/Ethernet, USB 2.0, serial port, and proprietary Spectrum Medical ports. Sensors for Hb/SO2, blood flow, pressure/temperature. SD card for memory storage. Software-based monitoring and alarm system.
Indications for Use
Indicated for non-invasive continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation, hematocrit, and hemoglobin concentration in blood within an extracorporeal circuit for patients undergoing procedures requiring such monitoring. Intended for use by trained clinicians.
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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October 2, 2020
Spectrum Medical Ltd Colleen Powell Director of Regulatory Affairs Harrier 4, Meteor Business Park, Cheltenham Road East Gloucester, Gloucetershire GL2 9QL United Kingdom
Re: K202557
Trade/Device Name: Quantum Workstation 12" Elite Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.4330 Regulation Name: Cardiopulmonary Bypass On-Line Blood Gas Monitor Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DRY Dated: September 1, 2020 Received: September 3, 2020
Dear Colleen 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,
for 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
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K202557
Device Name Quantum Workstation 12" Elite
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The intended use of the Quantum Workstation 12" Elite is for the non-invasive continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation and hematocrit / hemoglobin concentration of the blood and in an extracorporeal circuit. When using its range of accessories, the Quantum Workstation 12" Elite is configured to measure and display the following measurements:
- · SaO2 Arterial Saturation (%)
- · SvO2 Venous Saturation (%)
- · Hb Hemoglobin (g/L and gm/dl)
- · Hct Calculated Hematocrit (%)
- · Blood Flow 2 channels with arterial and venous flow differentials
- · Pressure & Temperature 4 channels
The Quantum Workstation 12" Elite provides monitoring information to trained clinicians and can be configured by them to set parameter specific alarms.
The workstation's monitoring and alarm functionality does not directly control patient care. The User makes clinical iudgments regarding the treatment of the patient as a result of information displayed by the workstation.
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Quantum Workstation 12" Elite 510(k) Summary K202557 Page 1 of 3
# 510(k) Summary
## I. SUBMITTER
| Name: | Spectrum Medical Ltd |
|------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Address: | Harrier 4, Meteor Business Park<br>Cheltenham Road East Gloucester<br>GL2 9QL<br>United Kingdom |
| Contact Person: | Colleen Powell, Director of Regulatory Affairs |
| Phone: | +44 (0) 1242 650 120 |
| Fax: | +44 (0) 8452 808 127 |
| Date Summary Prepared: | September 1, 2020 |
| II. DEVICE | |
| Proprietary Name: | Quantum Workstation 12" Elite |
| Common Name: | Blood Gas Monitor |
| Classification Name: | Monitor, Blood-Gas, On-Line, Cardiopulmonary Bypass (21 CFR<br>870.4330) |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
| Product Code: | DRY |
| Panel: | Office of Health Technology 2 (OHT2 Cardiovascular Devices) /<br>Division of Health Technology 2B (Circulatory Support, Structural and<br>Vascular Devices) |
#### III. PREDICATE DEVICE
The predicate device for this submission is Spectrum Medical Ltd.'s Quantum Workstation 12.1" (K181923). This predicate has not been subject to a design-related recall. Three reference devices manufactured by Spectrum Medical Ltd. were used, and these included the Quantum Diagnostic Module (K173591), Quantum Smart Occluders (K190282) and Quantum Pump Console (K173834).
#### IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Quantum Workstation 12" Elite is an on-line, cardiopulmonary bypass, blood gas monitor that is used for extracorporeal monitoring of blood oxygen (arterial and venous) saturation, hematocrit, and hemoglobin levels. The device's enhanced functionality includes the ability to control centrifugal or roller pumps and make blood flow, blood pressure and blood temperature measurements.
The Quantum Workstation 12" Elite consists of a pole-mounted 12.1" landscape high definition touch screen. The touch screen displays individual and trend readings with alarm settings. The Quantum Workstation 12" Elite provides memory storage via an SD (Secure Digital) card. The Quantum Workstation 12" Elite is powered from the AC Mains supply and incorporates a battery
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backup that automatically switches on in the event of an interruption to the mains power supply. The battery backup is provided via two (2) lithium-ion batteries with a two-hour minimum life.
The Quantum Workstation 12" Elite includes the following ports / connections:
- One (1) sensor port for the Hb / SO2 sensor
- Two (2) sensor ports for blood flow ●
- Two (2) sensor ports for blood pressure/temperature
- One (1) LAN / Ethernet port ●
- Two (2) USB 2.0 ports ●
- Three (3) Spectrum Medical ports
- One (1) User Serial Port
Accessories for the Quantum Workstation 12" Elite include the power supply, mounting arm (long or short), Hb / SQ2 sensor, flow sensors and pressure/temperature sensors.
## V. INTENDED USE / INDICATIONS FOR USE
The intended use of the Quantum Workstation 12" Elite is for the non-invasive continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation and hematocrit / hemoglobin concentration of the blood in an extracorporeal circuit. When using its range of accessories, the Quantum Workstation 12" Elite is configured to measure and display the following measurements:
| SaO2 | Arterial Saturation (%) |
|--------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
| SvO2 | Venous Saturation (%) |
| Hb | Hemoglobin (g/L, gm/dl and mmol/L) |
| Hct | Calculated Hematocrit (%) |
| Blood Flow | 2 channels with arterial and venous flow differentials |
| Pressure and temperature | 4 channels |
The Quantum Workstation 12" Elite provides monitoring information to trained clinicians and can be configured by them to set parameter specific alarms.
The workstation's monitoring and alarm functionality does not directly control patient care. The User makes clinical judgments regarding the treatment of the patient as a result of information displayed by the workstation.
#### VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
Spectrum Medical Ltd's Quantum Workstation 12.1" (K181923) and Quantum Workstation 12" Elite have the same manufacturer, intended use, clinical application, clinical setting / site of use, target user, target patient population, and principle of operation / mechanism of operation / fundamental scientific technology. They also have the same performance for SO2, Hb, and Hct. They both have an Ethernet port and SD card memory storage. They both are also compatible with the intended environment and with other devices.
Spectrum Medical Ltd's Quantum Workstation 12" Elite and Quantum Workstation 12.1" differ in
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that the Quantum Workstation 12" Elite provides additional measurements for blood flow, pressure and bubble detection. The Quantum Workstation 12" Elite can also control centrifugal or roller pumps.
These differences do not raise new issues of safety or effectiveness.
# VII. PERFORMANCE DATA - NON-CLINICAL TESTING
No animal testing was submitted to support the substantial equivalence of the Quantum Workstation 12" Elite to the Quantum Workstation 12.1".
The following non-clinical testing was performed to support the substantial equivalence of the Quantum Workstation 12" Elite to the legally marketed predicate device:
- . Electrical safety
- Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ●
- Hardware testing
- Software verification and validation ●
#### VIII. PERFORMANCE DATA - CLINICAL TESTING
No clinical data were submitted to support the substantial equivalence of the Quantum Workstation 12" Elite to the Quantum Workstation 12.1".
#### IX. CONCLUSIONS
Based on the indications for use, technological characteristics, results of non-clinical testing, and comparison to predicate devices, the Quantum Workstation 12" Elite has been shown to be substantially equivalent to a legally marketed predicate device.
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