K230008 · Ablacon, Inc. · DQK · Jun 8, 2023 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K230008
Device Name
Ablamap® System
Applicant
Ablacon, Inc.
Product Code
DQK · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Jun 8, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1425
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Ablamap® System is intended to be used during electrophysiology procedures on patients for whom an electrophysiology procedure has been prescribed and only by qualified medical professionals who are trained in electrophysiology.
Device Story
Ablamap System is an electrophysiology mapping system used in clinical settings by trained medical professionals. It accepts EGM signals from 64-electrode unipolar basket catheters, either via direct connection to the system's amplifier or by importing recorded data files from compatible EP recording systems (Boston Scientific LabSystem Pro, GE CardioLab XT, St. Jude WorkMate Claris). The system processes these signals using proprietary software to generate electrographic flow (EGF) maps, which visualize action potential wave propagation, flow consistency, and direction. It also produces a Summary Map indicating the prevalence of EGF sources. These visual outputs are displayed on a monitor for physician evaluation to assist in diagnosing complex cardiac arrhythmias. The system aids clinical decision-making by providing spatial and temporal analysis of electrical activity during procedures.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Verification testing confirmed the system met design specifications. Validation testing demonstrated the system met user needs and was found clinically acceptable by evaluators. Usability testing confirmed usability objectives were met with no user errors observed.
Technological Characteristics
System includes amplifier, cart, monitor, and workstation. Compatible with 64-electrode unipolar basket catheters (50mm/60mm, 8 spline x 8 electrode). Signal processing uses optical flow computation. Software is object-oriented (Python). Standards applied: IEC 60601-1, IEC 62304, ANSI/AAMI/IEC 62366-1, ISO 15223-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by trained medical professionals to analyze electrogram (EGM) signals and display results in a visual format to assist in the diagnosis of complex cardiac arrhythmias during electrophysiology procedures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A programmable diagnostic computer is a device that can be programmed to compute various physiologic or blood flow parameters based on the output from one or more electrodes, transducers, or measuring devices; this device includes any associated commercially supplied programs.
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June 8, 2023
Ablacon, Inc. Frank Rodrigues VP Ouality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs 4800 Wadsworth Blvd. Suite 310 Denver, Colorado 80033
Re: K230008
Trade/Device Name: Ablamap® System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1425 Regulation Name: Programmable diagnostic computer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DOK Dated: December 31, 2022 Received: January 3, 2023
Dear Frank Rodrigues:
We have reviewed vour 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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# Aneesh S. Deoras -S
Aneesh Deoras 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
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#### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K230008
Device Name Ablamap® System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Ablamap® System is used to analyze electrogram (EGM) signals and display results in a visual format for evaluation by a physician in order to assist in the diagnosis of complex cardiac arrhythmias.
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# 510(k) Summary
| Date summary prepared: | December 30, 2022 |
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| 510(k) Submitter/Holder: | Ablacon, Inc.<br>4800 Wadsworth Blvd. Ste 310<br>Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 |
| Contact: | Frank Rodrigues<br>VP Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs<br>Telephone: 303-955-5763<br>Fax: 720-390-7541<br>Email: fr@ablacon.com |
| Trade Name: | Ablamap® System |
| Common Name: | Diagnostic System |
| Classification Name: | Programmable Diagnostic Computer |
| Classification: | Class II |
| Product Code: | DQK |
| Review Panel: | Cardiovascular |
| Regulation: | 21 CFR 870.1425 |
| 510(k) Number: | K230008 |
| Predicate Device(s): | |
| Trade/Proprietary<br>Name: | Ablamap® Software<br>(Primary) | LabSystem Pro™ EP Recording<br>System (Secondary) |
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| Common/Usual Name: | Diagnostic Computer | Diagnostic Computer |
| Classification Name: | Programmable Diagnostic<br>Computer | Programmable Diagnostic Computer |
| Class: | Class II | Class II |
| Product Code: | DQK | DQK |
| Regulation: | 21 CFR 870.1425 | 21 CFR 870.1425 |
| Review Panel: | Cardiovascular | Cardiovascular |
| 510(k)<br>Submitter/Holder: | Ablacon, Inc.<br>4800 Wadsworth Blvd. Ste 310<br>Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 | Boston Scientific Corp.<br>55 Technology Dr.<br>Lowell, MA 01851 |
| 510(k) #s: | K203084 | K141185 |
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### Device Description
The Ablacon Ablamap System is an electrophysiology mapping system used during electrophysiology procedures for assisting in the diagnosis of complex cardiac arrhythmias. The system consists of several hardware elements including an amplifier, cart, monitor, and a workstation with proprietary patented mapping software. Electrogram (EGM) signals are detected by 64-electrode mapping "basket" catheters which are input into, sampled, and amplified by the system's amplifier. The data is transmitted via fiber-optic cable from the amplifier to the workstation and processed by the system's mapping software with the results displayed on the monitor.
The system also accepts EGM data files recorded by EP amplifier recording systems from 64electrode unipolar "basket" mapping catheters. The EGM data files are electrophysiology (EP) recordings that contain electrogram signals recorded by EP recording systems using 64-electrode "basket" mapping catheters. Compatible EP recording systems are the Boston Scientific LabSystem Pro™, the GE Healthcare CardioLab™ XT, and the St. Jude Medical WorkMate™ Claris System. The recorded EGM data files are saved onto the workstation and processed by the mapping software.
Compatible catheters are 64-electrode mapping "basket" catheters with the following dimensions: 50mm and 60mm sizes; an 8 spline x 8 electrode configuration with nominal electrode spacing of 0.354'' and 0.440" for 50mm and 60mm basket sizes respectively.
Through the software user interface, the user selects to record streamed EGM data from the Ablamap System signal amplifier that is saved to the workstation or the user selects an EGM data file recorded by an EP Recording System that has been saved to the workstation. The data file is processed by the Ablamap System software where the EGM signals are converted into electrographic flow® (EGF®) maps indicating flow consistency and direction of the action potential wave propagation during pre-defined time intervals. The resulting EGF® film maps display the flow with respect to the catheter electrodes and show the activity of sources of excitation where action potentials originate.
A Summary Map is displayed that is the graphical representation of the summation of the activity of EGF® sources from all segments of the EGM data file recording indicating the rate of occurrence i.e. prevalence of sources of EGF® with respect to the catheter electrodes.
These graphical maps are evaluated by the physician to assist in the diagnosis of complex cardiac arrhythmias during electrophysiology procedures.
### Intended Use
The Ablamap® System is intended to be used during electrophysiology procedures on patients for whom an electrophysiology procedure has been prescribed and only by qualified medical professionals who are trained in electrophysiology.
#### Indications for Use
The Ablamap® System is used to analyze electrogram (EGM) signals and display results in a visual format for evaluation by a physician in order to assist in the diagnosis of complex cardiac arrhythmias.
#### Comparative Technological Characteristics
The Ablacon Ablamap System is an electrophysiological mapping system that uses a proprietary algorithm to process EGM signals and display electrical wave propagation information in a visual
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format during pre-defined time intervals. The intended use, indications for use, and fundamental performance are the same as the primary predicate device.
A comparison summary of the technological characteristics of the subject device and the predicate devices are as follows:
| Device Characteristic | Subject Device<br>Ablamap® System<br>(K230008) | Predicate Device<br>(Primary)<br>Ablamap®<br>Software<br>(K203084) | Predicate Device<br>(Secondary)<br>Boston Scientific<br>LabSystem Pro™ EP<br>Recording System<br>(K141185)<br>(Clearsign Amplifier<br>component only) |
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| Device Classification,<br>Classification Name,<br>and Product Code<br>Indications For Use | Same | Same | Same |
| Indications For Use | Used to analyze electrogram<br>(EGM) signals and display<br>results in a visual format for<br>evaluation by a physician in<br>order to assist in the<br>diagnosis of complex cardiac<br>arrhythmias. | Same | A computer and<br>software driven data<br>acquisition and<br>analysis tool designed<br>to facilitate the<br>gathering, display,<br>analysis by a<br>physician, pace<br>mapping and storage<br>of cardiac<br>electrophysiologic<br>data. |
| Intended Use | Intended to be used during<br>electrophysiology procedures<br>on patients for whom an<br>electrophysiology procedure<br>has been prescribed and only<br>by qualified medical<br>professionals who are trained<br>in electrophysiology. | Same | Same |
| System | Components include an<br>amplifier, cart, monitor, and<br>a computer workstation with<br>Ablamap® mapping software. | Same (excluding<br>amplifier)<br>Stand-alone software<br>may be installed on<br>any commercially<br>available computer<br>meeting minimum<br>performance<br>specifications e.g. a<br>workstation and | Amplifier component<br>only |
| Device Characteristic | Subject Device<br>Ablamap® System<br>(K230008) | Predicate Device<br>(Primary)<br>Ablamap®<br>Software<br>(K203084) | Predicate Device<br>(Secondary)<br>Boston Scientific<br>LabSystem Pro™ EP<br>Recording System<br>(K141185)<br>(Clearsign Amplifier<br>component only) |
| Compatible Diagnostic<br>Catheters | 64-electrode unipolar<br>"basket" mapping catheters;<br>50mm and 60mm sizes; 8<br>spline x 8 electrode with<br>nominal electrode spacing of<br>0.354" and 0.440" for 50mm<br>and 60mm basket sizes<br>respectively. | Same | Same |
| Compatible EP<br>Recording Systems | Boston Scientific<br>LabSystem Pro™ | Same | N/A |
| | GE Healthcare<br>CardioLab™ | Same | N/A |
| | St. Jude Medical<br>WorkMate™ Claris System | Same | N/A |
| Signal amplification<br>up to 140 channels | Yes | No | Yes; 40 to 160<br>channels |
| Amplifies EGM and<br>ECG signals and<br>transmits to a<br>Workstation | Yes | No | Yes |
| Signal filter settings<br>-Notch (Power Line)<br>-High-Pass | - Yes<br>- Yes | - No<br>- Same | - Yes<br>- Yes |
| Signal processing<br>(EGM) | Yes | Same | N/A |
| Post-processing<br>display | Yes | Same | N/A |
| Grid display of<br>electrode signals | Yes | Same | N/A |
| Graphic display view<br>of signal potentials<br>(wave propagation) | Yes | Same | N/A |
| Method to select and<br>display all time<br>segments of the entire<br>electrogram recording | Yes | Same | N/A |
| Play/replay animated<br>(film) graphic<br>representation of | Yes | Same | N/A |
| Device Characteristic | Subject Device<br>Ablamap® System<br>(K230008) | Predicate Device<br>(Primary)<br>Ablamap®<br>Software<br>(K203084) | Predicate Device<br>(Secondary)<br>Boston Scientific<br>LabSystem Pro™ EP<br>Recording System<br>(K141185)<br>(Clearsign Amplifier<br>component only) |
| signals<br>Various display<br>options to assist the<br>user with identification<br>of arrhythmia patterns | Electrical activity<br>Rotational activity<br>Recording timeline<br>Stability/Variability<br>Flow consistency | Same | N/A |
| Evaluate the quality of<br>the electrogram<br>recording | Yes | Same | N/A |
| Display the<br>electrogram and<br>electrocardiogram<br>signals (EGM chart<br>including ECG<br>signals) | Yes | Same | N/A |
| Select and review a<br>time sequence of the<br>signals from various<br>electrodes | Yes | Same | N/A |
| Programming<br>language | Object-oriented (Python) | Same | N/A |
| Processing<br>computation method<br>for electrical wave<br>propagation | Optical Flow | Same | N/A |
| Generate a procedure<br>history file | Yes | Same | N/A |
| Allow user to add text<br>notes/comments | Yes | Same | N/A |
| Anatomical location<br>capability | No | No | No |
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## Performance Data
Performance testing was completed on the Ablamap® System which verified that the system meets the specification requirements and performs as designed. The Ablamap® System is suitable for its intended use.
Bench Testing for the subject device included and applied the following standards:
- IEC 60601-1 Ed. 3.1 and applicable Collateral Standards .
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- IEC 62304 Edition 1.1 2015-06 Medical device software Software life cycle processes
- ANSVAAMI/IEC 62366-1:2015 Medical devices Part 1: Application of usability ● engineering to medical devices
- . ISO 15223-1:2021 Medical devices - Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer; Part 1: General Requirements
### Verification Testing
Verification testing was performed demonstrating the Ablamap® System met design specifications.
#### Validation Testing
Validation testing was performed demonstrating the Ablamap® System met the user needs and was found to be clinically acceptable by all evaluators.
#### Usability Testing
Usability testing demonstrated that the Usability Objectives for the Ablamap® System were met with no User Errors observed.
Testing demonstrated that the Ablamap® System met design requirements and functioned as intended.
#### Conclusion
The data presented in this submission demonstrates that the proposed Ablamap® System operated as intended and is substantially equivalent to the cleared primary predicate device. the Ablamap Software, and the signal amplifier component of the cleared secondary predicate device, the Boston Scientific LabSystem Pro™ EP Recording System.
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