The CARESCAPE Respiratory Modules (E-sCO, E-sCOV, E-sCOVX, E-sCAiO, E-sCAiOV, E-sCAiOVX, E-sCAiOE, E-sCAiOVE) are indicated for use with a host device for monitoring respiratory parameters (CO2, O2, N2O, anesthetic agents, anesthetic agent identification and respiratory rate) and ventilatory parameters (airway pressure, flow and volume) of adult, pediatric and neonatal patients and gas exchange parameters (VCO2, VO2) of adult and pediatric patients. When monitoring neonatal or other patients that have high respiration rate or low tidal volume these modules shall be used within the limits of respiration rates and tidal volumes to ensure specified measurement accuracy. These modules are intended for use by qualified medical personnel only.
Device Story
CARESCAPE Respiratory Modules are plug-in parameter modules for modular patient monitoring systems; they sample a small continuous flow of patient breath gas. Modules measure CO2, O2, N2O, anesthetic agents, respiration rate, airway pressure, flow, volume, and gas exchange (VO2, VCO2). Signals are processed within the module and communicated to a host device. The host device manages all physiological and technical alarms based on module data. Used in clinical settings by qualified medical personnel. The E-sCAiOE and E-sCAiOVE models add a fresh gas sample connector for specific anesthesia applications. The device provides real-time respiratory data to clinicians, supporting clinical decision-making regarding patient ventilation and gas exchange status.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data; substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including software, hardware, and performance verification against consensus standards.
Technological Characteristics
Diverting-type gas analyzer; non-dispersive infrared sensor (CO2, N2O, anesthetic agents); differential paramagnetic measurement (O2); pressure-based spirometry. Dimensions: 112 x 37 x 205 mm; Weight: 0.7 kg. Connectivity: plug-in module for host monitoring system. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-49, ISO 80601-2-55. Software level of concern: Major.
Indications for Use
Indicated for monitoring respiratory parameters (CO2, O2, N2O, anesthetic agents, agent ID, respiratory rate), ventilatory parameters (airway pressure, flow, volume), and gas exchange (VCO2, VO2) in adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. Neonatal/high-rate/low-tidal-volume patients require adherence to specific measurement limits. For use by qualified medical personnel only.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A carbon dioxide gas analyzer is a device intended to measure the concentration of carbon dioxide in a gas mixture to aid in determining the patient's ventilatory, circulatory, and metabolic status. The device may use techniques such as chemical titration, absorption of infrared radiation, gas chromatography, or mass spectrometry.
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November 9, 2021
GE Healthcare Finland Oy Joel Kent Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager Kuortaneenkatu 2 Helsinki, Helsinki FI-00510 Finland
Re: K211171
Trade/Device Name: CARESCAPE Respiratory Modules E-sCO, E-sCOV, E-sCOVX, E-sCAiO, EsCAiOV, E-sCAiOVX, E-sCAiOE, E-sCAiOVE and accessories Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.1400 Regulation Name: Carbon Dioxide Gas Analyzer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: CCK, CCL, BZK, CAP, CBR, BZL, CBQ, CBS, NHO, NHQ, NHP
Dear Joel Kent:
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is sending this letter to notify you of an administrative change related to your previous substantial equivalence (SE) determination letter dated October 21, 2021. Specifically, FDA is updating this SE Letter as an administrative correction to your Indications for Use form.
Please note that the 510(k) submission was not re-reviewed. For questions regarding this letter please contact Todd Courtney, OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices, (301) 796-6371, todd.courtney@fda.hhs.gov.
Sincerely,
Todd D. Courtney -S
Todd Courtney Assistant Director DHT1C: Division of Sleep Disordered Breathing, Respiratory and Anesthesia Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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October 21, 2021
GE Healthcare Finland Oy Joel Kent Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager Kuortaneenkatu 2 Helsinki, Helsinki FI-00510 Finland
Re: K211171
Trade/Device Name: CARESCAPE Respiratory Modules E-sCO, E-sCOV, E-sCOVX, E-sCAiO, EsCAiOV, E-sCAiOVX, E-sCAiOE, E-sCAiOVE and accessories Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.1400 Regulation Name: Carbon Dioxide Gas Analyzer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: CCK, CCL, BZK, CAP, CBR, BZL, CBQ, CBS, NHO, NHQ, NHP Dated: September 23, 2021 Received: September 27, 2021
Dear Joel Kent:
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/cfpm/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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> Sincerelv. Todd D. Courtney -ર Todd Courtnev Assistant Director DHT1C: Division of Sleep Disordered Breathing, Respiratory and Anesthesia Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory. ENT and Dental 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) K211171
#### Device Name
CARESCAPE Respiratory Modules E-sCO, E-sCOV, E-sCAiO, E-sCAiOV, E-sCAiOVX, E-sCAiOVX, E-sCAiOVE and accessories
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The CARESCAPE Respiratory Modules, (E-sCO, E-sCOV, E-sCAiO, E-sCAiOV, E-sCAiOVX, E-sCAiOVX, E-sCAiOE, E-sCAiOVE) are indicated for use with a host device for monitoring respiratory parameters (CO2, O2, N2O, anesthetic agents, anesthetic agent identification and respiratory rate) and ventilatory parameters (airway pressure, flow and volume) of adult, pediatric and neonatal patients and gas exchange parameters (VCO2, VO2) of adult and pediatric patients.
When monitoring neonatal or other patients that have high respiration rate or low tidal volume these modules shall be used within the limits of respiration rates and tidal volumes to ensure specified measurement accuracy.
These modules are intended for use by qualified medical personnel only.
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### 510(k) Summary
In accordance with 21 CFR 807.92 the following summary of information is provided:
Owner/Contact/Date (807.92(a)(1):
| Date: | October 21, 2021 |
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| Owner/Submitter: | GE Healthcare Finland Oy<br>Kuortaneenkatu 2<br>00510 Helsinki<br>FINLAND |
| Primary Contact Person: | Joel Kent<br>Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager<br>GE Healthcare<br>Phone: 617-851-0943<br>E-mail: joel.kent@ge.com |
| Secondary Contact Person: | Monica Morrison<br>Sr. Regulatory Affairs Director<br>GE Healthcare<br>E-mail: monica.morrison@ge.com<br><br>Anna Pehrsson<br>Regulatory Affairs Leader<br>GE Healthcare<br>E-mail: anna.pehrsson@ge.com |
| Device names (807.92(a)(2)): | |
| Trade Name: | CARESCAPE Respiratory Modules, E-sCO, E-sCOV, E-sCOVX, E-sCAiO, E-sCAiOV, E-sCAiOVX, E-sCAiOE, E-SCAIOVE and accessories |
| Common/Usual Name: | Respiratory gas module and accessories |
| Classification Names: | 21 CFR 868.1400 Analyzer, Gas, Carbon-Dioxide, Gaseous Phase<br>21 CFR 868.1720 Analyzer, Gas, Oxygen, Gaseous-Phase<br>21 CFR 868.1850 Spirometer, Monitoring (W/WO Alarm) |
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21 CFR 868.2600 Monitor, Airway Pressure (Includes Gauge And/Or Alarm)
21 CFR 868.1700 Analyzer, Gas, Nitrous-Oxide, Gaseous-Phase (Anesthetic Conc.)
21 CFR 868.1730 Computer, Oxygen-Uptake
21 CFR 868.1500 Analyzer, Gas, Enflurane, Gaseous-Phase (Anesthetic Concentration)
21 CFR 868.1620 Analyzer, Gas, Halothane Gaseous-Phase (Anesthetic Conc.)
21 CFR 868.1500 Analyzer, Gas, Desflurane, Gaseous-Phase (Anesthetic Concentration)
21 CFR 868.1500 Analyzer, Gas, Isoflurane Gaseous-Phase (Anesthetic Concentration)
21 CFR 868.1500 Analyzer, Gas, Sevoflurane, Gaseous-Phase (Anesthetic Concentration)
Primary Product Code CCK
Subsequent Product Code: CCL, BZK, CAP, CBR, BZL, CBQ, CBS, NHO, NHQ, NHP
Predicate Device(s) K183394 CARESCAPE Respiratory Modules, E-sCO, E-sCOV, (807.92(a)(3): E-sCOVX, E-sCAiO, E-sCAiOV, E-sCAiOVX and accessories
Device Description The CARESCAPE Respiratory Modules E-sCO, E-sCOV, E-(807.92(a)(4)): sCOVX, E-sCAiO, E-sCAiOV, E-sCAiOVX, E-sCAiOE, EsCAiOVE and accessories measure respiratory parameters (concentrations of Carbon Dioxide, Oxygen, Nitrous Oxide and anesthetic agents in the patient's breath, as well as the patient's respiration rate), ventilatory parameters (airway pressure, flow and breathing volumes) and gas exchange parameters (oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production) of hospital patients.
> Parameters measured by the CARESCAPE Respiratory Modules are CO2, N2O, O2, Anesthetic agents, Agent ID, Spirometry, oxygen consumption (VO2) and carbon dioxide production Page 2 of 11
510(k) SUMMARY K211171
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(VCO2) depending on the model used. The CARESCAPE Respiratory Modules is a family of single-width plug-in parameter modules for modular monitoring systems. The CARESCAPE Respiratory Modules are of the diverting type, which means that a small continuous flow of gas is sampled from the patient's breath to the module for measuring the gas concentrations. The CARESCAPE Respiratory Modules acquire the signals detected by the module sensors, calculate the parameter values and communicate them to the host device. The CARESCAPE Respiratory Modules measure the patient's respiration rate and activate a status signal if no breaths are detected in 20 second time and the modules activate relevant status signals upon detecting failures or anomalies in the operation of the module hardware, software or gas sampling system.
The CARESCAPE Respiratory Modules do not trigger or issue any physiological or technical alarms by themselves. All management of alarms is entirely performed by the host devices based on parameter and status data received from the modules, as well as on the alarm condition data stored in the host device.
This 510(k) introduces two new module models in the CARESCAPE Respiratory Modules family: E-sCAiOE and EsCAiOVE. These new module models include added hardware compared to the modules cleared in K183394. The operation, measured parameters and performance specifications of the EsCAiOE and E-sCAiOVE is identical to E-sCAiO and EsCAiOV when used with the current module host devices cleared in the USA. The added modules E-sCAiOE and EsCAiOVE have the same software as CARESCAPE Respiratory Modules cleared in K183394.
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The indications for use are edited to include the added modules. There are no other changes to the indications for use.
The CARESCAPE Respiratory Modules (E-sCO, E-sCOV, E-Intended Use: (807.92(a)(5): sCOVX, E-sCAiO, E-sCAiOV, E-sCAiOVX, E-sCAiOE, EsCAiOVE) are indicated for use with a host device for monitoring respiratory parameters (CO2, O2, N2O, anesthetic agents, anesthetic agent identification and respiratory rate) and ventilatory parameters (airway pressure, flow and volume) of adult, pediatric and neonatal patients and gas exchange parameters (VCO2, VO2) of adult and pediatric patients.
> When monitoring neonatal or other patients that have high respiration rate or low tidal volume these modules shall be used within the limits of respiration rates and tidal volumes to en sure specified measurement accuracy.
> These modules are intended for use by qualified medical personnel only.
Technology (807.92(a)(6)): The fundamental scientific technology of the CARESCAPE Respiratory Modules and accessories is the same as in the predicate devices (K183394). There are no changes to the measured parameters or calculations done by the host devices.
> A summary of the main changes compared to the predicate device is listed below.
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Product Comparison versus Predicate Main Features:
| Module<br>Characteristics | Predicate CARESCAPE<br>Respiratory Modules, E-sCO, E-<br>sCOV, E-sCOVX, E-sCAiO, E-<br>sCAiOV, E-sCAiOVX and<br>accessories (K183394) | Proposed CARESCAPE<br>Respiratory Modules, E-sCO,<br>E-sCOV, E-sCOVX, E-sCAiO,<br>E-sCAiOV, E-sCAiOVX, E-<br>sCAiOE, E-sCAiOVE and<br>accessories | Discussion of<br>Differences |
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| Indications for<br>use | The CARESCAPE Respiratory<br>Modules (E-sCO, E-sCOV, E-<br>sCOVX, E-sCAiO, E-sCAiOV, E-<br>sCAiOVX) are indicated for use<br>with a host device for monitoring<br>respiratory parameters (CO2, O2,<br>N2O, anesthetic agents, anesthetic<br>a gent identification, and<br>respiratory rate) and ventilatory<br>parameters (airway pressure, flow<br>and volume) of adult, pediatric,<br>and neonatal patients and gas<br>exchange parameters (VCO2,<br>VO2) of adult and pediatric<br>patients.<br>When monitoring neonatal or other<br>patients that have high respiration<br>rate or low tidal volume these<br>modules shall be used within the<br>limits of respiration rates and tidal<br>volumes to ensure specified<br>measurement accuracy.<br>These modules are intended for<br>use by qualified medical personnel<br>only. | The CARESCAPE Respiratory<br>Modules (E-sCO, E-sCOV, E-<br>sCOVX, E-sCAiO, E-sCAiOV,<br>E-sCAiOVX, E-sCAiOE and E-<br>sCAiOVE) are indicated for use<br>with a host device for monitoring<br>respiratory parameters (CO2, O2,<br>N2O, anesthetic agents, anesthetic<br>a gent identification, and<br>respiratory rate) and ventilatory<br>parameters (airway pressure, flow<br>and volume) of adult, pediatric,<br>and neonatal patients and gas<br>exchange parameters (VCO2,<br>VO2) of adult and pediatric<br>patients.<br>When monitoring neonatal or<br>other patients that have high<br>respiration rate or low tidal<br>volume these modules shall be<br>used within the limits of<br>respiration rates and tidal volumes<br>to ensure specified measurement<br>accuracy.<br>These modules are intended for<br>use by qualified medical<br>personnel only. | Equivalent<br>Editorial change to add<br>models E-sCAiOE and E-<br>sCAiOVE to the<br>indications for use<br>statement.<br>The change does not<br>significantly affect safety<br>and/or effectiveness. |
| | Physical Properties | | |
| Module size (H x<br>W x D) | 112 x 37 x 205 mm<br>(4.4 x 1.5 x 8.7 in) | 112 x 37 x 205 mm<br>(4.4 x 1.5 x 8.7 in) | Identical |
| Module weight | 0.7 kg (1.5 lb) | 0.7 kg (1.5 lb) | Identical |
| Parameter specifications | | | |
| Gas sampling<br>flow rate | $120 \pm 20$ ml/min | $120 \pm 20$ ml/min | Identical |
| Respiration<br>Rate:<br>Measurement<br>range | 4 to 100 breaths/min | 4 to 100 breaths/min | Identical |
| Respiration<br>Rate: Breath<br>detection | 1 vol% peak to peak change in CO2<br>level | 1 vol% peak to peak change in<br>CO2 level | Identical |
| | Measurements of CO2, N2O and anesthetic agent concentrations and identification of anesthetic agents | | |
| Measurement<br>principle | Non-dispersive Infrared sensor | Non-dispersive Infrared sensor | Identical |
| CO2<br>Measurement<br>range | 0 to 15 vol%<br>(0 to 15 kPa)<br>(0 to 113 mmHg) | 0 to 15 vol%<br>(0 to 15 kPa)<br>(0 to 113 mmHg) | Identical |
| CO2 Accuracy | $\pm$ (0.2vol%+2% of reading) | $\pm$ (0.2vol%+2% of reading) | Identical |
| N2O<br>Measurement<br>range | 0...100vol% | 0...100vol% | Identical |
| N2O Accuracy | $\pm$ (2 vol% + 2% of reading)<br>$\pm$ (2 vol%+8%of reading for<br>concentrations 85...100 vol% | $\pm$ (2 vol% + 2% of reading)<br>$\pm$ (2 vol%+8%of reading for<br>concentrations 85...100 vol% | Identical |
| Anesthetic<br>agents<br>measured | Halothane, Enflurane, Isoflurane,<br>Sevoflurane, Desfurane | Halothane, Enflurane, Isoflurane,<br>Sevoflurane, Desfurane | Identical |
| Anesthetic<br>agent<br>Measurement<br>ranges | Hal, Enf, Iso: 0 to 6 vol%<br>Sev: 0 to 8 vol%<br>Des: 0 to 20 vol% | Hal, Enf, Iso: 0 to 6 vol%<br>Sev: 0 to 8 vol%<br>Des: 0 to 20 vol% | Identical |
| Anesthetic<br>agents Accuracy | $\pm$ (0.15vol%+5%ofreading) | $\pm$ (0.15vol%+5%ofreading) | Identical |
| | Measurement of oxygen concentration | | |
| Measurement<br>principle | Differential paramagnetic<br>measurement | Differential paramagnetic<br>measurement | Identical |
| Measurement<br>range | 0 to 100 vol% | 0 to 100 vol% | Identical |
| Accuracy | $\pm$ (1 vol%+2% of reading) | $\pm$ (1 vol%+2% of reading) | Identical |
| Spirometry measurements | | | |
| Measurement<br>principle | Pressure signals conducted to the<br>module from D-Lite or Pedi-Lite<br>airway adapters by a double lumen<br>tube | Pressure signals conducted to the<br>module from D-Lite or Pedi-Lite<br>airway adapters by a double<br>lumen tube | Identical |
| Airway<br>pressure<br>Measurement<br>range | -20...+100 cmH2O | -20...+100 cmH2O | Identical |
| Airway<br>Pressure<br>Accuracy | ±1 cmH2O | ±1 cmH2O | Identical |
| Airway Flow<br>Measurement<br>range | -100...+100 l/min. (adults)<br>-25...+25 l/min (pediatric) | -100...+100 l/min. (adults)<br>-25...+25 l/min (pediatric) | Identical |
| Tidal volume<br>Measurement<br>range | 150...2000 ml(adults)<br>5...300 ml (pediatric) | 150...2000 ml(adults)<br>5...300 ml (pediatric) | Identical |
| Tidal Volume<br>Accuracy | ±6% or 30 ml adult<br>±6% or 4 ml pediatric | ±6% or 30 ml adult<br>±6% or 4 ml pediatric…
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At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
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.