K222658 · Accurate Meditech, Inc. · DXN · Jun 21, 2023 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K222658
Device Name
Accurate 24 Non-invasive blood pressure monitor
Applicant
Accurate Meditech, Inc.
Product Code
DXN · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Jun 21, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1130
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The device is a wrist-worn digital monitor intended for use in measuring blood pressure and pulse rate in adult patient (age 20-70) population with wrist circumference ranging from 13.5 cm to 21.5 cm and BMI<40. The Accurate 24 Non-invasive BPM is intended for spot-checking of adult patients in hospitals, clinics, long-term care, and home use and able to obtain results. The measurement results store in the device locally. The Accurate 24 Non-invasive BPM measures blood pressure based on Pulse Wave Transit Time (PWTT) obtained Local Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) from dual Piezo Sensors and radial artery parameters from NIRS Optic sensors.
Device Story
Wrist-worn digital monitor; measures blood pressure (BP) and pulse rate. Inputs: dual piezo sensors (for local pulse wave velocity/PWV) and NIRS optic sensors (for radial artery parameters). Operation: calculates BP via pulse wave transit time (PWTT) using Moens-Korteweg equation; hemodynamic processing derives systolic/diastolic BP. Output: BP and pulse rate displayed on device PMOLED screen; data stored locally in NAND flash. Used in hospitals, clinics, long-term care, or home by patients or clinicians for spot-checking. Benefits: non-invasive, portable BP monitoring; aids clinical decision-making through trending and spot-check results.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical study (n=376) per ISO 81060-2:2018 and IEEE 1708:2014. Compared against Welch Allyn DuraShock DS66. Overall SBP mean bias 1.67±4.04 mmHg; DBP 1.01±5.32 mmHg. Subgroup analysis performed for Fitzpatrick skin types 5-6, ages 51-70, and BMI Grade I & II. All results met ISO accuracy requirements.
Technological Characteristics
Wrist-worn monitor; materials: medical silicone (cushion), nylon/fabric (holder), ABS (plastic). Sensing: dual piezo sensors and NIRS optic sensors. Power: rechargeable lithium-polymer battery. Connectivity: local storage (NAND flash), PMOLED display. Software: major level of concern. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-11, IEC 80601-2-30, IEC 60601-1-2, ISO 10993.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult patients (age 20-70) with wrist circumference 13.5-21.5 cm and BMI < 40 for spot-check blood pressure and pulse rate measurement in clinical or home settings.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A noninvasive blood pressure measurement system is a device that provides a signal from which systolic, diastolic, mean, or any combination of the three pressures can be derived through the use of tranducers placed on the surface of the body.
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August 7, 2023
Accurate Meditech Inc. % Douglas Herrington Official Correspondent Herrington Consulting LLC No 64, Haijing 3rd St Sanzhi District New Taipei City, 252 Taiwan
Re: K222658
Trade/Device Name: Accurate 24 Non-invasive blood pressure monitor Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1130 Regulation Name: Noninvasive blood pressure measurement system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DXN
Dear Douglas Herrington:
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 June 21, 2023. Specifically, FDA is updating this SE Letter to correct the official contact name as an administrative correction.
Please note that the 510(k) submission was not re-reviewed. For questions regarding this letter please contact Stephen Browning OHT2: Office of Cardiovascular Devices, 240-402-5241, Stephen.Browning@fda.hhs.gov.
Sincerely,
Stephen C. Browning -S
Stephen Browning Assistant Director DHT2A: Division of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Diagnostics and Monitoring Devices OHT2: Office of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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June 21, 2023
Accurate Meditech Inc. Wang Kuan-Jen General Manager 8F-10, No. 12, Lane 609, Sec. 5, Chongxin Rd., Sanchong Dist., New Taipei City, 241406 Taiwan
Re: K222658
Trade/Device Name: Accurate 24 Non-invasive blood pressure monitor Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1130 Regulation Name: Noninvasive Blood Pressure Measurement System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DXN Dated: May 15, 2023 Received: May 15, 2023
Dear Wang Kuan-Jen:
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/ofdocs/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.
# Robert T. Kazmierski -S
for
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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K222658
Device Name
Accurate 24 Non-invasive blood pressure monitor
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The device is a wrist-worn digital monitor intended for use in measuring blood pressure and pulse rate in adult patient (age 20-70) population with wrist circumference ranging from 13.5 cm to 21.5 cm and BMI<40.
The Accurate 24 Non-invasive BPM is intended for spot-checking of adult patients in hospitals, clinics, long-term care, and home use and able to obtain results. The measurement results store in the device locally.
The Accurate 24 Non-invasive BPM measures blood pressure based on Pulse Wave Transit Time (PWTT) obtained Local Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) from dual Piezo Sensors and radial artery parameters from NIRS Optic sensors.
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# 5. 510(k) Summary
This summary of 510(k) information is submitted as required by requirements of SMDA and 21 CFR Part 807.92
#### 5.1 Submitter
Accurate Meditech Inc. 8F .- 10, No. 12, Ln. 609, Sec. 5, Chongxin Rd., Sanchong Dist., New Taipei City 241406, Taiwan
Phone: +886 2 2999 1596 Fax: +886 2 2999 1196 Contact Person: Kuan-Jen, Wang
Date Prepared: 2023/6/17
#### 5.2 Subject Device Information
| Trade/Device Name | Accurate 24 Non-invasive blood pressure monitor |
|-------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
| Model | Accurate 24 BPM |
| Common Name | Non-invasive blood pressure monitor |
| Regulatory | Class II |
| Classification | 870.1130 Noninvasive blood pressure measurement system |
| Submission type | Traditional 510(k) |
| Product Code | DXN |
#### 5.3 Predicate Device Information
| Predicate Device | Sponsor: Biobeat Technologies Ltd |
|------------------|-----------------------------------|
| | Device: BB-613 WP |
| | 510(K) Number: K190792 |
#### 5.4 Device Description:
Accurate 24 Non-Invasive blood pressure monitor device is a small, lightweight, handheld device intended to measure and display blood pressure trending (Systolic and Diastolic) and spot-check of pulse rate. Measurement is performed on the wrist of the radial artery. This blood pressure monitor uses the pulse wave transit time with the hemodynamic method to measure the systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate. This device serves to measure the systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate of adults in a non-invasive manner.
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#### 5.5 Indications for Use:
The device is a wrist-worn digital monitor intended for use in measuring blood pressure and pulse rate in adult patients (age 20-70) population with wrist circumference ranging from 13.5 cm to 21.5 cm and BMI<40.
The Accurate 24 Non-invasive BPM is intended for spot-checking of adult patients in hospitals, clinics, long-term care, and home use and is able to obtain results. The measurement results store in the device locally.
The Accurate 24 Non-invasive BPM measures blood pressure based on Pulse Wave Transit Time (PWTT) obtained Local Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) from dual Piezo Sensors and radial artery parameters from NIRS Optic sensors.
#### 5.6 Comparison to the Predicate Device
The intended use of Accurate 24 BPM has the same intended use as predicate device BB-613 WP(K190792). The technological characteristics of Accurate 24 BPM are substantially similar to the technological characteristics of the predicate device BB-613 WP(K190792). The subject device and predicate device are considered NIBP monitors; both the subject device and predicate device are based on obtaining pulse wave transit time for blood pressure and pulse rate calculation. At a high level, the subject and predicate devices are based on the following same technological elements:
| Functionality | New Device<br>Accurate 24 BPM | Predicate Device<br>BB-613WP |
|---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indications for use | The device is a wrist-worn digital<br>monitor intended for use in<br>measuring blood pressure and pulse<br>rate in adult patient (age 20-70)<br>population with wrist circumference<br>ranging from 13.5 cm to 21.5 cm and<br>BMI<40. | The BB-613 WP is a wrist-worn or<br>skin attached device indicated for use<br>in measuring and displaying<br>functional oxygen saturation of<br>arterial hemoglobin (%SpO2) and<br>pulse rate. |
| | The Accurate 24 Non-invasive BPM<br>is intended for spot-checking of adult<br>patients in hospitals, clinics, long-<br>term care, and home use and able to<br>obtain results. The measurement<br>results store in the device locally. | The BB-613WP can also track<br>changes in blood pressure based on<br>Pulse Wave Transit Time (PWTT)<br>which is obtained utilizing pulse<br>measurements from the integrated<br>SpO2 sensor, following a calibration<br>process using oscillometric<br>blood pressure monitor. |
| | The Accurate 24 Non-invasive BPM<br>measures blood pressure based on<br>Pulse Wave Transit Time (PWTT)<br>obtained Local Pulse Wave Velocity<br>(PWV) from dual Piezo Sensors and<br>radial artery parameters from NIRS<br>Optic sensors. | The BB-613WP is intended for spot-<br>checking of adult patients in hospitals,<br>clinics, long-term care, and home use. |
| Product Codes | DXN | DXN, DQA, DRG |
| Regulation No. | 21 CFR 870.1130 | 21 CFR 870.1130 |
| Classification | Class II | Class II |
| Classification Name | Noninvasive Blood Pressure | Noninvasive Blood Pressure |
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| | Measurement System | Measurement System |
|-------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Use Population | Adults (age 20-70) | Adults |
| User Environment | Hospitals, clinics, long-term care, and home use | Hospitals, clinics, long-term care, and home use |
| Monitoring | Spot-checking | Spot-checking |
| Principle of Operation | Accurate 24 BPM estimates blood pressure based on the Moens-Korteweg equation.<br>The dual piezo sensors obtain the pulse wave transit time by positioned in a fixed length on radial artery for PWV and pulse rate.<br>By utilizing arterial changes captured by the first NIRS optic, hemodynamic process is able to conclude the pulse pressure for SBP and DBP. | Pulse reflectance technology, Four LED (red + IR) and photo diode absorbs reflected light. Tracking changes of blood pressure is done by pulse wave transit time which is obtained utilizing pulse measurements from the integrated skin attached SpO2 sensor |
| Internal Power supply | Rechargeable lithium-polymer battery | Rechargeable lithium-polymer battery |
| Measurement Site | Wrist area and skin | Wrist area and skin |
| Measurement type | Spot | Spot |
| Measurement Range, Pulse rate | 40 to 250 bpm | 40 to 250 bpm |
| Pulse rate | ±5% | ±3%(Arms) |
| Measurement Range, BP | 0 mmHg - 299 mmHg | 0 mmHg - 299 mmHg |
| Accuracy blood Pressure | ±5 mmHg | ±5 mmHg |
| Contact material | Wrist Skin Cushion: Medical Silicone<br>Wrist Holder: Nylon and Fabric<br>Plastic Parts: ABS | Polycarbonate, photodiode window, silicone, adhesive patch |
| Data Display | PMOLED on device. | LCD on device or handheld display unit (e.g., mobile phone) |
| Screen | 65K Full Color | Black and White |
| Data Storage | Yes, Storage in the NAND flash. | No, but can transmit the data to handheld device |
#### 5.7 Performance Data
#### Performance Data - Bench Tests
The performance evaluation of the proposed Accurate 24 BPM included testing conducted following the FDA Guidance Documents and international standards:
- . Software verification and validation testing were conducted, and documentation was provided as recommended by FDA's Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices." The software for this device was considered a "major" concern since a failure or latent flaw in the software could directly result in serious injury or death to the patient or operator.
- Electrical safety and EMC testing were conducted on the Accurate 24 BPM device. The system complies with the IEC 60601-1 · IEC 60601-1-11 and IEC80601-2-30 standards for safety and the IEC 60601-1-2 standard for EMC.
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- Cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, and systemic toxicity of Accurate24 BPM passed ISO 10993 standard.
#### Performance Data - Clinical Tests
Our clinical study is evaluated according to ISO 81060-2:2018 and IEEE 1708:2014 [Including: Amendment 1(2019). In total, 376 subjects were included in the clinical validation study. The subjects were included according to the subject selection criteria outlined in ISO 81060-2:2018 and IEEE 1708-2014 [Including: Amendment 1(2019)]. At least 85 subjects were included for the following confounding factors: (1) Fitzpatrick Scale Type 5 and 6, (2) Subjects Ages 51-70 years, (3) Body Mass Index Grade I & II. All confounding factor groups were assessed independently. All analysis met the accuracy requirements outlined in ISO 81060-2:2018. The obtained clinical results are as follows.
| Characteristic | | | Actual subjects |
|----------------------------------------|--------------------|----------|-----------------|
| Subject, n | | | 376 |
| overall results for all study subjects | | | |
| | Pass requirements | Achieved | |
| | | SBP | DBP |
| Means (mmHg) | $\u00b1 5$ | 1.67 | 1.01 |
| SD (mmHg) | $\u2264 8$ | 4.04 | 5.32 |
| Results | | pass | Pass |
| Criterion 2 | | | |
| SD (mmHg) | $\u2264 6.76/6.87$ | 2.73 | 3.55 |
| Results | | pass | pass |
#### General study participants (The subject requirements for ISO 81060-2:2018) of accuracy study:
This was a study of 114 subjects. Participants' age ranged from 20 - 70 and 73 were male and 41 were female. The study was conducted in accordance with ISO 81060-2:2018 standard. The Accurate 24 BPM accuracy was compared to "Welch Allyn DuraShock DS66 Trigger Aneroid".
Primary endpoint
The results of the Subject Device compared to the Welch Allyn DuraShock DS66 Trigger Aneroid measurement in the accuracy validation data set were as follows: (1) mean bias of systolic BP: 2.00±2.97 and (2) mean diastolic bias: 1.33 ±4.17 mmHg.
Those results are within the acceptance criteria for the accuracy of blood pressure monitors. The study demonstrated that the Subject Device is accurate, and the study population and results comply with the ISO standard requirements.
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## Confounding factors of the study participants accuracy study:
This were three groups (Group-01: Fitzpatrick Skin Type 5 & Type 6), Group-02:Age 51-70 years and Group-03:BMI Grade I & II ) are independently recruited participants study of 286 subjects. The Accurate 24 BPM accuracy was compared to Welch Allyn DuraShock DS66 Trigger Aneroid.
Primary endpoint
- . The results of the Subject Device compared to the Welch Allyn DuraShock DS66 Trigger Aneroid in the Fitzpatrick Scale (Type 5 & Type 6) population validation data set were as follows: (1) mean bias for systolic BP: 1.81 ± 4.44 mmHg (2) mean bias of diastolic BP: -0.90 ± 5.13 mmHg (3) PR accuracy: 0.175 beats/min.
- . The results of the Subject Device compared to the Welch Allyn DuraShock DS66 Trigger Aneroid in the Age (51-70 years) population validation data set were as follows: (1) mean bias for systolic BP: 1.53 ± 4.04 mmHg and (2) mean bias of diastolic BP: 2.13 ± 6.50 mmHg.
- . The results of the Subject Device compared to the Welch Allyn DuraShock DS66 Trigger Aneroid in the BMI (Grade I & II) population validation data set were as follows: (1) mean bias for systolic BP: 1.11 ± 4.55 mmHg and (2) mean bias of diastolic BP: 1.36 ± 4.87 mmHg.
Those results are within the acceptance criteria for the accuracy of blood pressure monitors. The study demonstrated that the Subject Device is accurate, and the study population and results comply with the ISO standard requirements.
## 5.9 Conclusion
The Accurate 24 BPM is as safe and effective as the predicate devices. The Accurate 24 BPM has the same intended uses and similar indications, technological characteristics, and principles of operation. In addition, the minor technical differences between the Accurate 24 BPM and its predicate devices raise no new issues of safety or effectiveness. Performance data demonstrate that the Accurate 24 BPM is as safe and as effective as the predicate. Thus, the Accurate 24 BPM is substantially equivalent.
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