K220466 · Sound Land Corp. · DQD · Nov 3, 2022 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K220466
Device Name
ibiomedi Electronic Stethoscope ES-2020
Applicant
Sound Land Corp.
Product Code
DQD · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Nov 3, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1875
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The ibiomedi Electronic Stethoscope ES-2020 is used to detect sound from the heart, arteries, veins, breathing sounds from the anterior/lateral chest and throat sounds in the neck. The chest piece is designed for children who are over two years old, teenagers and adults. It can be applied to any body type and can only be used for the purpose of medical diagnosis in clinics or hospitals.
Device Story
Electronic stethoscope for auscultation of heart, vascular, lung, and throat sounds. Device uses chest piece with miniature microphone to capture acoustic signals; noise-cancelling technology filters murmurs; signal amplified up to 50X. User interface includes power, frequency mode, and volume controls. Output transmitted via audio line to external speakers or 1MORE earphones; Bluetooth connectivity allows transmission/storage to external wireless devices. Used in clinics/hospitals by medical personnel. Amplified audio aids clinical judgment and diagnosis. Powered by two AAA 1.5V batteries.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Includes biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5, -10), electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), and EMC (IEC 60601-1-2). Usability study conducted with 15 doctors and 15 nurses; 85% success rate in proper usage after 30-minute manual review. Performance testing confirmed sound amplification is comparable to traditional stethoscopes.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: O-rings and 3M 1525L Polyethylene (patient-contact). Sensing: Miniature microphone. Energy: 2x AAA 1.5V batteries. Connectivity: Bluetooth, audio line. Software: Minor level of concern. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, ISO 10993-5/10.
Indications for Use
Indicated for children >2 years, teenagers, and adults for detection of heart, arterial, venous, breathing, and throat sounds. Contraindicated for children ≤2 years.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Manual stethoscope: A mechanical device used to project the sounds associated with the heart, arteries, and veins and other internal organs. Electronic stethoscope: An electrically amplified device used to project the sounds associated with the heart, arteries, and veins and other internal organs.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is a lung sound monitor, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 870.9.
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November 3, 2022
Sound Land Corp. Chi-Hsun Hung QC Manager No.32, Keji 1st Rd., Guishan Dist. Taoyuan, 33383 Taiwan
Re: K220466
Trade/Device Name: ibiomedi Electronic Stethoscope ES-2020 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1875 Regulation Name: Stethoscope Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DQD, Dated: October 6, 2022 Received: October 6, 2022
Dear Chi-Hsun Hung:
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,
LCDR Stephen Browning Assistant Director 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: 06/30/2023 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known)
K220466
Device Name
ibiomedi Electronic Stethoscope ES-2020
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The ibiomedi Electronic Stethoscope ES-2020 is used to detect sound from the heart, arteries, veins, breathing sounds from the anterior/lateral chest and throat sounds in the neck. The chest piece is designed for children who are over two years old, teenagers and adults. It can be applied to any body type and can only be used for the purpose of medical diagnosis in clinics or hospitals.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
□ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 C.F.R. §807.92.
| 1. | Preparation Date: | 09/24/2021 |
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| 2. | Applicant/Sponsor: | Sound Land Corp.<br>No.32, Keji 1st Rd., Guishan Dist., Taoyuan City<br>33383, Taiwan |
| 3. | Contact Person: | Hung, Chi-Hsun<br>Tel:+886-3-396-0158<br>Fax:+886-3-396-0153<br>Email:eric@soundland.com.tw |
| 4. | Proprietary Name: | ibiomedi Electronic Stethoscope ES-2020 |
| 5. | Common Name: | Electronic Stethoscope |
| 6. | Classification Name: | 21 CFR 870.1875<br>Stethoscope, Electronic |
| 7. | Classification Identification: Class II | |
| 8. | Product Codes: | DQD |
| 9. | Predicate Device: | Stethoscope, Electronic K160023 |
# 10. Device Description:
The ibiomedi Electronic Stethoscope ES-2020 detects sounds from the heart, arteries, veins, breathing sounds from the anterior/posterior/lateral chest and throat sounds in the neck of patients. The sounds are transmitted to the user's ears through accessories such as earphones.
User interface includes A: Power button, frequency response mode button, volume button B: Power indicator, wireless transmission indicator, frequency response mode indicator, volume indicator.
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Turn on the ibiomedi Electronic Stethoscope ES-2020 and connect to the wireless device via Bluetooth to transmit and store sounds. When the ibiomedi Electronic Stethoscope ES-2020 and the connected wireless device have walls, human bodies and other barriers, the effective range of Bluetooth transmission will be affected. It is recommended to reduce the distance between the ibiomedi Electronic Stethoscope ES-2020 and the connected wireless device to improve Bluetooth connection.Power to the device is provided by two AAA 1.5V batteries.
The associated accessories include.
- Small chest piece: For children with diaphragm. .
- Large chest piece: For adult with diaphragm.
- Audio line: For connecting external speakers.
- . 1MORE Earphones: For medical personnel to connect the ibiomedi Electronic Stethoscope ES-2020.
# 11. Indications for Use:
The ibiomedi Electronic Stethoscope ES-2020 is used to detect sound from the heart, arteries, veins, breathing sounds from the anterior/lateral chest and throat sounds in the neck. The chest piece is designed for children who are over two years old, teenagers and adults. It can be applied to any body type and can only be used for the purpose of medical diagnosis in clinics or hospitals.
## 12. Comparison of Technological Characteristics with The Predicate Device:
The ibiomedi Electronic Stethoscope ES-2020 uses a miniature microphone to pick up sound through the chest piece and uses noise-cancelling technology to filter murmurs to distinguish heart sounds with a frequency of 20~200Hz, lung sounds with a frequency of 100~1000Hz, and all sounds within 1200Hz. And it can amplify the sound up to 50X, which is helpful for medical personnel to make judgments.
At a high level, the subject and predicate devices are based on the following same technological elements:
- . Chest piece & miniature microphone: To use a miniature microphone to pick up sound through the chest piece.
- Noise-cancelling technology: To filter murmurs and distinguish the frequency.
- . Sound amplification: To amplify sound of specific frequency.
The following technological differences exist between the subject and predicate devices:
- Use earphones instead of ear tubes.
- . Replaceable chest piece.
- Use only AAA alkaline batteries.
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# 13. Performance Data
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
#### Biocompatibility testing
Tests included on O-rings and 3M 1525L Polyethylene from the chest piece that contact with the patient's skin.
The biocompatibility evaluation for the ibiomedi Electronic Stethoscope ES-2020 was conducted in accordance with modified ISO 10993-10:2010, Biological evaluation of medical devices-Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization. The Guinea Pig Maximization Test (GPMT) was used to evaluate the hypersensitivity-inducing effect of the test article, and ISO 10993-10: 2010, Biological evaluation of medical devices-Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization. The potential of the test article under test to produce irritation was valuated following dermal application of the test article extracts from polar and non-polar extractions, and ISO 10993-5: 2009, Biological evaluation of medical devices-Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity.
- Skin sensitization study guinea pig maximization test
- Skin irritation test in rabbits
- Cytotoxicity study for biocompatibility
## Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Electrical safety and EMC testing were conducted on the ibiomedi Electronic Stethoscope ES-2020. The system complies with the IEC 60601-1:2005, COR1:2006, COR2:2007, AMD1:2012 and EN 60601-1: 2006 + A1: 2013 and AAMI/IEC 60601-1:2005 + AMD 1:2012 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60601-1:14 standards for safety, and IEC 60601-1-2: 2014 / EN 60601-1-2: 2015 standard for EMC.
# Software Verification and Validation Testing
Sound Land considers the level of concern to be " Minor ". According to the guidance " Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices " Document issued on: May 11, 2005, The definition of the " Minor " is as follows: " the level of concern in Minor if failures or latent design flaws are unlikely to cause any injury to the patient or operator ".
The software of the ibiomedi Electronic Stethoscope ES-2020 has passed the test and met the requirements of the above standards, the ibiomedi Electronic Stethoscope ES-2020 is quite safe and reliable in terms of software.
#### Performance Testing
Tests were conducted to determine whether the amplification of sound was affected by the use of earphones. According to the results, the performance data presented by traditional stethoscope and the subject device are similar.
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# Usabilitv Studv
Usability testing of the ibiomedi Electronic Stethoscope ES-2020 included usability study of 15 doctors and 15 nurses.
Usability evaluation objective with the acceptance criteria:
At least 85% of participants with no experience in this type of product will be able to use it properly after reading Instruction Manual for around 30 minutes.
## Summary:
The summative evaluation objective of usability is met. For the purposes of ISO 14971, the residual risks associated with sability shall be presumed to be acceptable.
## 14. Conclusions
The results of the bench performance tests, usability studies, the hardware and software verification and validation demonstrate that the ibiomedi Electronic Stethoscope ES-2020 should perform as intended in the specified use conditions. The data demonstrate that the ibiomedi Electronic Stethoscope ES-2020 device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device that is currently marketed for the same intended use.
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