The non-invasive Masimo O3® Regional Oximeter System and accessories are indicated for use as an adjunct monitor of regional hemoglobin oxygen saturation of blood (rSO2) in the tissue under the sensors in patients in healthcare environments. The O3® Regional Oximeter is only to be used with Masimo O3 sensors. The use of any other sensor is not supported or recommended by Masimo and could give erroneous results. When used with the O3 Adult Sensor, the O3® Regional Oximeter is indicated for measuring absolute and trending regional hemoglobin oxygen saturation of blood (rSO2) in adults ≥ 40kg. When used with the O3 Pediatric Sensor, the O3® Regional Oximeter is indicated for measuring absolute and trending regional hemoglobin oxygen saturation of blood (rSO2) on cerebral sites and trending rSO2 on non-cerebral sites in pediatrics ≥ 5 kg and < 40 kg. When used with the O3 Neonatal Sensor, the O3® Regional Oximeter is indicated for measuring regional hemoglobin oxygen saturation of blood (rSO2) on cerebral sites and trending rSO2 on non-cerebral sites in neonates < 10kg. The ΔcHb, ΔO2Hb, ΔHHb provided as part of the Masimo O3 are indicated for the relative hemoglobin changes of oxygenated hemoglobin (ΔO2Hb), deoxygenated hemoglobin (ΔHHb), and total hemoglobin (ΔcHb) as measured from the Masimo O3 sensor when applied to the cerebral tissue in adults.
Device Story
Non-invasive regional oximeter system; measures rSO2 in deep tissue. Inputs: physiological signals collected via O3 sensors applied to patient skin. Principle: multi-distance diffusion spectroscopy; uses differing light wavelengths diffused into tissue; analyzes light detected at two distances from source. Components: O3 module, O3 sensors, host display monitor (e.g., Root). Outputs: rSO2, Delta Baseline (Abase), Area Under the Limit (AUL index), Delta SpO2, and relative hemoglobin indices (ΔHHb, ΔO2Hb, ΔcHb). Used in healthcare environments; operated by clinicians. Output displayed on host device; assists clinicians in monitoring tissue oxygenation status; aids in clinical decision-making regarding patient oxygenation levels.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical study conducted on 25 subjects using a controlled desaturation protocol. rSO2 readings on somatic tissue were recorded and compared against tissue oxygen saturation (SvO2) computed from arterial and venous blood samples. Results supported the absolute rSO2 performance on non-cerebral sites.
Indicated for adjunct monitoring of regional hemoglobin oxygen saturation (rSO2) in healthcare environments. Adult sensors: absolute/trending rSO2 in adults ≥ 40kg. Pediatric sensors: absolute/trending rSO2 on cerebral sites, trending rSO2 on non-cerebral sites in pediatrics ≥ 5kg and < 40kg. Neonatal sensors: trending rSO2 on cerebral sites, trending rSO2 on non-cerebral sites in neonates < 10kg. Also indicated for relative hemoglobin changes (ΔcHb, ΔO2Hb, ΔHHb) in adult cerebral tissue.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An oximeter is a device used to transmit radiation at a known wavelength(s) through blood and to measure the blood oxygen saturation based on the amount of reflected or scattered radiation. It may be used alone or in conjunction with a fiberoptic oximeter catheter.
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Masimo Corporation Kertana Shankar Regulatory Specialist II 52 Discovery Irvine, California 92618
Re: K214072
Trade/Device Name: Masimo O3 Regional Oximeter System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2700 Regulation Name: Oximeter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MUD Dated: March 31, 2022 Received: April 1, 2022
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K214072
Device Name Masimo O3 Regional Oximeter System
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The non-invasive Masimo O3® Regional Oximeter System and accessories are indicated for use as an adjunct monitor of regional hemoglobin oxygen saturation of blood (rSO2) in the tissue under the sensors in patients in healthcare environments. The O3® Regional Oximeter is only to be used with Masimo O3 sensors. The use of any other sensor is not supported or recommended by Masimo and could give erroneous results.
When used with the 03 Adult Sensor, the 03® Regional Oximeter is indicated for measuring absolute and trending regional hemoglobin oxygen saturation of blood (rSO2) in adults ≥ 40kg.
When used with the O3 Pediatric Sensor, the O3® Regional Oximeter is indicated for measuring absolute and trending regional hemoglobin oxygen saturation of blood (rSO2) on cerebral sites and trending rSO2 on non-cerebral sites in pediatrics ≥ 5 kg and < 40 kg.
When used with the O3 Neonatal Sensor, the O3® Regional Oximeter is indicated for measuring regional hemoglobin oxygen saturation of blood (fSO2) on cerebral sites and trending rSO2 on non-cerebral sites in neonates < 10kg.
The AcHb, AO2Hb, AHHb provided as part of the Masimo O3 are indicated for the relative hemoglobin changes of oxygenated hemoglobin (ΔΟ2Ηο), deoxygenated hemoglobin (ΔΗΗο), and total hemoglobin (ΔcHb) as measured from the Masimo O3 sensor when applied to the cerebral tissue in adults.
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| Submitter and Address of<br>Manufacturing Facility: | Masimo Corporation<br>52 Discovery<br>Irvine, CA 92618<br>Phone: (949) 297-7000<br>FAX: (949) 297-7592 |
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| Date: | May 6, 2022 |
| Contact: | Kertana Shankar<br>Regulatory Specialist II<br>Masimo Corporation<br>Phone: (949) 297-7260 |
| Trade Name: | Masimo O3 Regional Oximeter System |
| Common Name: | Oximeter, Tissue Saturation |
| Classification Regulation/<br>Product Code: | 21 CFR 870.2700, Class II/ MUD |
| Establishment Registration<br>Number: | 3011353843 |
| Reason for Premarket<br>Notification: | Updated indications to include adjunct monitoring of absolute rSO2 in<br>non-cerebral sites |
| Primary Predicate: | K201432 - Masimo O3 Regional Oximeter System |
| Performance Standards | There are no performance standards pursuant to Section 514 of the<br>Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act for the above device. |
#### 1 Device Description
The Masimo O3 Regional Oximeter is a noninvasive regional oximeter designed to continuously measure and monitor regional hemoglobin oxygen saturation (rSO2) in the tissue under the sensor. The Masimo O3 Regional Oximeter consists of the following components: 03 Module, 03 Sensors (e.g. O3 Adult, O3 Pediatric, and O3 Infant/Neonatal Sensors), and a display monitor (e.g. Root).
The O3 Regional Oximeter System provides the following key measurements and calculated features:
- Regional Oxygenation (rSO2): Regional tissue oxygenation level in the deep tissue local to the sensor site.
- Delta Baseline (Abase): Calculation of the relative difference in rSO2 with respect to baseline rSO2.
- Area Under the Limit (AUL index): Index that quantifies the duration (amount of time) the patient stays below rSO2 low alarm limit and depth (refers to the gap between the patient's rSO2 level and the rSO2 low alarm limit) of patient's stay below the user defined rSO2 low alarm limit (LAL).
- Delta SpO2 (4SpO2): Calculation of the difference between SpO2 and rSO2. The source of SpO2 is from peripheral SpO2 measurement (using pulse oximeter).
- Delta HHb (1HHb): Index associated with the change in deoxygenated hemoglobin. ●
- Delta O2Hb (ΔO2Hb): Index associated with the change in the oxygenated. ●
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## 510(k) Summarv - K214072
- Delta cHb (AcHb): Calculation of the sum of the Delta HHb and Delta O2Hb, and is an index, ● associated with the change in the total (oxygenated and deoxygenated) hemoglobin.
The purpose of this submission is to receive clearance for the Masimo O3 Regional Oximeter with updated indications to include adjunct monitoring of absolute rSO2 in non-cerebral sites.
The performance specifications for Masimo O3 Regional Oximeter are provided in Table 1 below
| Table 1 Masimo O3 Regional Oximeter Accuracy (ARMS) Specifications | | |
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| Cerebral Hemoglobin Oxygen Saturation of Blood (rSO2) | | |
| rSO2 (trending)<br>(from 45% to 85% SavO2) | Adult, Pediatric, Neonate | 3% |
| rSO2 (absolute)<br>(from 45% to 85% SavO2) | Adult | 4% |
| | Pediatric | 5% |
| Non-Cerebral Hemoglobin Oxygen Saturation of Blood (rSO2) | | |
| rSO2 (trending)<br>(from 45% to 85% SavO2) | Adult, Pediatric, Neonate | 3% |
| rSO2 (absolute)<br>(from 60% to 90% SavO2) | Adult | 5% |
#### 2 Intended Use/ Indications For Use
The proposed intended use/ indications for use for the 03 Regional Oximeter is provided below:
The non-invasive Masimo O3® Regional Oximeter System and accessories are indicated for use as an adjunct monitor of regional hemoglobin oxygen saturation of blood (rSO2) in the tissue under the sensors in patients in healthcare environments. The 03® Regional Oximeter is only to be used with Masimo O3 sensors. The use of any other sensor is not supported or recommended by Masimo and could give erroneous results.
When used with the O3 Adult Sensor, the O3® Regional Oximeter is indicated for measuring absolute and trending regional hemoglobin oxygen saturation of blood (rSO2) in adults ≥ 40kg.
When used with the O3 Pediatric Sensor, the O3® Regional Oximeter is indicated for measuring absolute and trending regional hemoglobin oxygen saturation of blood (rSO2) on cerebral sites and trending rSO2 on non-cerebral sites in pediatrics ≥ 5 kg and < 40 kg.
When used with the 03 Neonatal Sensor, the 03® Regional Oximeter is indicated for measuring only trending regional hemoglobin oxygen saturation of blood (rSO2) on cerebral sites and trending rSO2 on non-cerebral sites in neonates < 10kg.
The ΔcHb, ΔΟ2Hb, ΔΗΗb provided as part of the Masimo Ο3 are indicated for the monitoring of the relative hemoglobin changes of oxygenated hemoglobin (ΔΟ2Ηb), deoxygenated hemoglobin (ΔΗΗΒ),
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## 510(k) Summarv - K214072
and total hemoglobin (ΔcHb) as measured from the Masimo O3 sensor when applied to the cerebral tissue in adults.
#### 3 Technological Characteristics
### Principle of Operation
There are no changes to the principle of operation from the previous clearance under K201432. The principle of operation for the O3 Regional Oximeter is still based on multi-distance diffusion spectroscopy. Multi-distance diffusion spectroscopy relies on the use of differing wavelengths of light that is diffused into a cross-section of tissue consisting of microvasculature (a mixed bed of arterioles, capillaries and venules) and analyzes the light detected after having passed through the tissue from detectors at two different distances from the light source.
### Mechanism of Action for Achieving the Intended Effect
There are no changes to the mechanism of action from the previous clearance under K201432. The O3 sensor is noninvasively applied to the patient to collect the patient's physiological signals which are processed by the 03 Module. The processed data which mainly consists of the rSO2 values are then communicated and displayed on the host/backboard device.
### Summary of Technological Characteristics of the subject device compared to the predicate ব device
### Similarities and Differences between Predicate and Subject Device
The subject device, 03 Regional Oximeter, and the predicate device, 03 Regional Oximeter (K201432) have the following key similarities:
- Both devices have the same intended use for regional oxygen tissue saturation ●
- Both devices are indicated for the same patient population ●
- Both devices have the same principle of operation and mechanism of action
- Both devices have the same components (such as 03 Module, 03 Sensors) ●
- Both devices have the same mechanical and environmental specifications ●
- Both device have the same performance specifications for absolute and trending rSO2 on . cerebral sites and trending rSO2 on non-cerebral sites
The subject device, O3 Regional Oximeter, and the predicate device, O3 Regional Oximeter (K201432) have the following key difference:
- . The subject device is provided with an updated indication to include adjunct monitoring of absolute regional hemoglobin oxygen saturation of blood (rSO2) in non-cerebral sites in adults.
To support the substantial equivalence, clinical performance testing was performed to support the non-cerebral absolute accuracy. The results of this clinical testing support the added indication does not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness.
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There are no changes to the principles of operation or the mechanism of action from the predicate device and the update to the indications did not modify the intended use of the subject device from the predicate device.
See Table 2 for the comparison between the subject and predicate device.
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| Table 2: Comparison between subject and predicate device | | | |
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| | Masimo O3 Regional Oximeter | Masimo O3 Regional Oximeter<br>(K201432) | Comparison to Predicate Device |
| 510(k) Number | Subject Device | Primary Predicate Device | |
| General Information | | | |
| Indications for Use<br>(IFU) | The non-invasive Masimo O3® Regional<br>Oximeter System and accessories are indicated<br>for use as an adjunct monitor of regional<br>hemoglobin oxygen saturation of blood (rSO2)<br>in the tissue under the sensors in patients in<br>healthcare environments. The O3® Regional<br>Oximeter is only to be used with Masimo O3<br>sensors. The use of any other sensor is not<br>supported or recommended by Masimo and<br>could give erroneous results.<br><br>When used with the O3 Adult Sensor, the O3®<br>Regional Oximeter is indicated for measuring<br>absolute and trending regional hemoglobin<br>oxygen saturation of blood (rSO2) in adults ≥<br>40kg.<br><br>When used with the O3 Pediatric Sensor, the<br>O3® Regional Oximeter is indicated for<br>measuring absolute and trending regional<br>hemoglobin oxygen saturation of blood (rSO2)<br>on cerebral sites and trending rSO2 on non-<br>cerebral sites in pediatrics ≥ 5 kg and < 40 kg.<br><br>When used with the O3 Neonatal Sensor, the<br>O3® Regional Oximeter is indicated for<br>measuring only trending regional hemoglobin | The non-invasive Masimo O3® Regional<br>Oximeter System and accessories are indicated<br>for use as an adjunct monitor of regional<br>hemoglobin oxygen saturation of blood (rSO2)<br>in the tissue under the sensors in patients in<br>healthcare environments. The O3® Regional<br>Oximeter is only to be used with Masimo O3<br>sensors. The use of any other sensor is not<br>supported or recommended by Masimo and<br>could give erroneous results.<br><br>When used with the O3 Adult Sensor, the O3®<br>Regional Oximeter is indicated for measuring<br>absolute and trending regional hemoglobin<br>oxygen saturation of blood (rSO2) on cerebral<br>sites and trending rSO2 on non-cerebral sites in<br>adults ≥ 40kg.<br><br>When used with the O3 Pediatric Sensor, the<br>O3® Regional Oximeter is indicated for<br>measuring absolute and trending regional<br>hemoglobin oxygen saturation of blood (rSO2)<br>on cerebral sites and trending rSO2 on non-<br>cerebral sites in pediatrics ≥ 5 kg and < 40 kg.<br><br>When used with the O3 Neonatal Sensor, the<br>O3® Regional Oximeter is indicated for<br>measuring only trending regional hemoglobin | Same. The subject device has an<br>updated indications for use to include<br>adjunct monitoring of absolute<br>regional oxygen saturation for non-<br>cerebral sites on adults. |
| Table 2: Comparison between subject and predicate device | | | |
| | Masimo O3 Regional Oximeter | Masimo O3 Regional Oximeter<br>(K201432) | Comparison to Predicate Device |
| 510(k) Number | Subject Device | Primary Predicate Device | |
| | oxygen saturation of blood (rSO2) on cerebral<br>sites and trending rSO2 on non-cerebral sites in<br>neonates < 10kg. | oxygen saturation of blood (rSO2) on cerebral<br>sites and trending rSO2 on non-cerebral sites in<br>neonates < 10kg. | |
| | The ΔcHb, ΔO2Hb, ΔHHb provided as part of<br>the Masimo O3 are indicated for the monitoring<br>of the relative hemoglobin changes of<br>oxygenated hemoglobin (ΔO2Hb),<br>deoxygenated hemoglobin (ΔHHb), and total<br>hemoglobin (ΔcHb) as measured from the<br>Masimo O3 sensor when applied to the cerebral<br>tissue in adults. | The ΔcHb, ΔO2Hb, ΔHHb provided as part of<br>the Masimo O3 are indicated for the monitoring<br>of the relative hemoglobin changes of<br>oxygenated hemoglobin (ΔO2Hb),<br>deoxygenated hemoglobin (ΔHHb), and total<br>hemoglobin (ΔcHb) as measured from the<br>Masimo O3 sensor when applied to the cerebral<br>tissue in adults. | |
| Classification<br>Regulation/ Product<br>Code | 21 CFR 870.2700/ MUD | 21 CFR 870.2700/ MUD | Same |
| Principle of Operation | Based on multi-distance diffusion spectroscopy.<br>The spectroscopic analysis determines<br>concentrations of hemoglobin in its oxygenated<br>and deoxygenated states monitored at different<br>path lengths to monitor the oxygen saturation in<br>deeper tissue. | Based on multi-distance diffusion spectroscopy.<br>The spectroscopic analysis determines<br>concentrations of hemoglobin in its oxygenated<br>and deoxygenated states monitored at different<br>path lengths to monitor the oxygen saturation in<br>deeper tissue. | Same |
| Patient Population | Adult, pediatric, and neonate | Adult, pediatric, and neonate | Same |
| Anatomical Site | Cerebral (forehead) and non-cerebral (body) | Cerebral (forehead) and non-cerebral (body) | Same |
| Type of use (sensor) | Single patient use | Single patient use | Same |
| Sterility | Supplied non-sterile | Supplied non-sterile | Same |
| Performance (ARMS) | | | |
| rSO2 cerebral and non-<br>cerebral Trending | 3% for SavO2 of 45%-85% | 3% for SavO2 of 45%-85% | Same |
| Table 2: Comparison between subject and predicate device | | | |
| | Masimo O3 Regional Oximeter | Masimo O3 Regional Oximeter<br>(K201432) | Comparison to Predicate Device |
| 510(k) Number<br>(Adult, Pediatric, and<br>Neonate) | Subject Device | Primary Predicate Device | |
| rSO2 cerebral Absolute<br>(Adult) | 4% for SavO2 of 45%-85% | 4% for SavO2 of 45%-85% | Same |
| rSO2 cerebral Absolute<br>(Pediatric) | 5% for SavO2 of 45%-85%…
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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.