K230386 · Spass, Inc. · PLB · Jun 15, 2023 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K230386
Device Name
SpassageQ
Applicant
Spass, Inc.
Product Code
PLB · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Jun 15, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.2300
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
The SpassageQ is intended to be used with patient data from already cleared patient monitoring devices which measure respiratory rate, systolic blood pressure, and Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) in patients being monitored in a healthcare facility. The device provides qSOFA score (also known as quickSOFA) which indicates patients with suspected infection who are at greater risk for a poor outcome. It uses three criteria, assigning one point for low blood pressure (SBP≤100 mmHg), high respiratory rate (≥22 breaths per min), or altered mentation (Glasgow coma scale<15). The SpassageQ is an adjunct to and is not intended to replace vital signs monitoring. The device is intended to provide additional information for use during patient monitoring in a healthcare facility. The device is not intended for making clinical decisions regarding patient treatment or for diagnostic purposes. The device is intended for an adult population.
Device Story
SpassageQ is an intranet-based software system for healthcare facilities; it receives patient vital signs (respiratory rate, systolic blood pressure, GCS) via HL7 gateway from cleared patient monitors. The device automatically calculates the qSOFA score based on three criteria: SBP ≤100 mmHg, respiratory rate ≥22 breaths/min, and GCS <15. If the score is ≥2, the system triggers a visual alarm on a web-based dashboard for review by a qualified practitioner. The device provides a 72-hour history of scores. It serves as an adjunct to standard monitoring to identify patients with suspected infection at risk for poor outcomes; it does not replace vital signs monitoring or provide diagnostic conclusions.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by non-clinical performance testing, including system-level verification, hazard analysis, and cybersecurity assessment. Compliance with standards: ISO 14971, IEC 62304, IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 62366-1, and IEC 60601-1-8.
Indicated for adult patients in healthcare facilities to calculate qSOFA scores using respiratory rate, systolic blood pressure, and GCS data from cleared monitors to identify suspected infection risk. Not for diagnostic use or clinical treatment decisions.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A cardiac monitor (including cardiotachometer and rate alarm) is a device used to measure the heart rate from an analog signal produced by an electrocardiograph, vectorcardiograph, or blood pressure monitor. This device may sound an alarm when the heart rate falls outside preset upper and lower limits.
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June 15, 2023
Spass Inc. % Edward Park CEO Radios LLC 4408 Tortuga Ln McKinney, Texas 75070
Re: K230386
Trade/Device Name: SpassageQ Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2300 Regulation Name: Cardiac Monitor (Including Cardiotachometer And Rate Alarm) Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: PLB Dated: May 17, 2023 Received: May 17, 2023
Dear Edward Park:
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,
# 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) K230386
Device Name SpassageQ
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The SpassageQ is intended to be used with patient data from already cleared patient monitoring devices which measure respiratory rate, systolic blood pressure, and Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) in patients being monitored in a healthcare facility. The device provides qSOFA score (also known as quickSOFA) which indicates patients with suspected infection who are at greater risk for a poor outcome. It uses three criteria, assigning one point for low blood pressure (SBP_100 mmHg), high respiratory rate (≥22 breaths per min), or altered mentation (Glasgow coma scale<15).
The SpassageQ is an adjunct to and is not intended to replace vital signs monitoring. The device is intended to provide additional information for use during patient monitoring in a healthcare facility. The device is not intended for making clinical decisions regarding patient treatment or for diagnostic purposes.
The device is intended for an adult population.
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Spass Inc. Traditional 510(K) SpassageQ
# Section 5. 510(K) Summary
In accordance with the Food and Drug Administration Rule to implement provisions of the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990 and in conformance with 21 CFR Part 807, this information serves as a 510k Summary for the use of the SpassageQ .
## 1. SUBMITTER
| Submitter Name: | Spass Inc. |
|----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Address: | Unit 905, 396 World cup buk-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea |
| Phone: | +82 70-8888-2227 |
| Fax: | +82 303-3443-6089 |
| Contact Person Name: | Edward Park |
| Address: | 4408 Tortuga Ln, McKinney Texas 75070 USA |
| Phone: | +1 972-800-0044 |
| E-mail address: | lightenbridge@gmail.com |
## 2. DEVICE
| Device Name: | SpassageQ |
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| Common Name: | Vital Sign Analysis Software |
| Classification Name: | Cardiac Monitor (Including Cardiotachometer And Rate Alarm) |
| Product Code | PLB |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 870.2300 |
| Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| Classification Panel: | Cardiovascular |
## 3. PREDICATE DEVICE
| 510(k) number: | |
|--------------------------------|--|
| Trade name: | |
| Product Code / Classification: | |
| Company Name: | |
K183282 Biovitals Analytics Engine PLB / Class II, 21 CFR 870.2300 Biofourmis
## 4. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The SpassageQ consists of:
- An automated algorithm to calculate data and generate qSOFA score and alarm when it is needed.
- · An HL7 message receiver to handle incoming connection attempts from HL7 gateway systems, parse HL7 messages, and check the validity of HL7 messages.
- · A qSOFA score module to calculate patients' qSOFA scores and offer their last 72 hours history data.
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- · A web-based dashboard to render patients' qSOFA scores in a visually distinctive way depending on their value and enable intended users to be notified of patients with suspected infection.
The SpassageQ system works in the following sequence:
- · Receive patient data from the HL7 gateway system.
- · Extract 6 vital signs from the patient data and store them in the database.
- The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) of a patient is stored in the database when a user submits it.
- · SpassageQ calculates the qSOFA score automatically and stores the result in the database.
- · SpassageQ delivers 6 vital signs, qSOFA score, GCS to users.
- · When the patient's qSOFA score is 2 points or higher, the users are notified of the patient through a visual alarm, and the alarm shall be reviewed by the qualified practitioner.
Interpretation of qSOFA score:
The qSOFA score (also known as quickSOFA) is a bedside prompt that may identify patients with suspected infection who are at greater risk for a poor outcome. It uses three criteria, assigning one point for low blood pressure (SBP_100 mmHg), high respiratory rate (≥22 breaths per min), or altered mentation (Glasgow coma scale<15). The score ranges from 0 to 3 points. The presence of 2 or more gSOFA points near the onset of infection is associated with a greater risk of death. These are outcomes that are more common in infected patients who may be septic than those with uncomplicated infection. Based upon these findings, the Third International Consensus Definitions for Sepsis recommends qSOFA as a simple prompt to identify infected patients who are likely to be septic.
#### 5. INDICATIONS FOR USE
The SpassageQ is intended to be used with patient data from already cleared patient monitoring devices which measure respiratory rate, systolic blood pressure, and Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) in patients being monitored in a healthcare facility. The device provides qSOFA score (also known as quickSOFA) which indicates patients with suspected infection who are at greater risk for a poor outcome. It uses three criteria, assigning one point for low blood pressure (SBP≤100 mmHg), high respiratory rate (≥22 breaths per min), or altered mentation (Glasgow coma scale<15).
The SpassageQ is an adjunct to and is not intended to replace vital signs monitoring.
The Spassage() is intended to provide additional information for use during patient monitoring in a healthcare facility. The Spassage() is not intended for making clinical decisions regarding patient treatment or for diagnostic purposes.
The device is intended for an adult population.
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## 6. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
| Features | Proposed Device<br>SpassageQ | Predicate Device<br>Biovitals Analytics Engine | Comparison |
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| General Characteristics | | | |
| Applicant | Spass | Biofourmis | - |
| 510(k) Number | K230386 | K183182 | - |
| Classification | Class II,<br>21 CFR 870.2300 | Class II,<br>21 CFR 870.2300 | Similar |
| Product code | PLB | PLB | Similar |
| Intended Use | Patient Monitor (with alarm) | Patient Monitor (without alarms) | Similar except alarming<br>feature |
| Indications for<br>Use | The SpassageQ is intended to be used with patient data from already cleared patient monitoring devices which measure including respiratory rate, systolic blood pressure, and Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) in patients being monitored in a healthcare facility. The device provides the qSOFA score (also known as quickSOFA) which indicates patients with suspected infection who are at greater risk for a poor outcome. It uses three criteria, assigning one point for low blood pressure (SBP≤100 mmHg), high respiratory rate (≥22 breaths per min), or altered mentation (GCS<15).<br>The SpassageQ is an adjunct to and is not intended to replace vital signs monitoring.<br>The SpassageQ is intended to provide additional information for use during patient monitoring in a healthcare facility. The SpassageQ is not intended for making clinical decisions regarding patient | The Biovitals Analytic Engine (BA Engine) is intended to be used with continuous biometric data from already cleared sensors measuring heart rate, respiratory rate, and activity in ambulatory patients being monitored in a healthcare facility or at home, during periods of minimal activity. The device learns the correlation between multiple vital signs during the patient's daily activity and builds an individualized biometric signature which is dynamically updated based on incoming data. The device computes a time series Biovitals Index (BI), which reflects changes in the patient's measured vital signs from their measured baseline, which is derived from the individualized biometric signature of the patient.<br>The BA Engine is a cloud-based software engine, intended to be an adjunct to and is not intended to replace vital signs monitoring. The BI is intended for daily intermittent, retrospective review by a qualified practitioner. The BA | Similar<br>Both devices are intended to provide an index to a physician based on a patient's vital signs, and to provide additional information during patient monitoring.<br>Neither device is intended to replace vital signs monitoring, nor to provide a diagnosis to the physician. |
| Features | Proposed Device<br>SpassageQ | Predicate Device<br>Biovitals Analytics Engine | Comparison |
| | treatment or for diagnostic<br>purposes.<br>The device is intended for an<br>adult population. | Engine is intended to provide<br>additional information for use<br>during routine patient<br>monitoring. The BI is not<br>intended for making clinical<br>decisions regarding patient<br>treatment or for diagnostic<br>purposes.<br>The device is intended for an<br>adult population. | |
| Patient<br>Population &<br>Environment | Bedside Non-pediatric | Ambulatory Non-pediatric | Intended for the same<br>population but under<br>different environment It<br>does not raise new<br>questions of safety and<br>effectiveness. |
| Technological Characteristics | | | |
| Components | Intranet Web-based Software<br>only | Cloud-based software only | Similar<br>All they are standalone<br>software device. The<br>difference is their<br>operating platform. These<br>minor difference does not<br>raise new questions of<br>safety and effectiveness. |
| Index Produced | Non-linear combination of vital<br>parameters | Non-linear combination of vital<br>parameters | Similar |
| Index Meaning | Index represents how different<br>the relationships among the<br>patient's vital signs are with<br>respect to normality.<br>The presence of 2 or more<br>qSOFA points indicates patients<br>with suspected infection<br>according to the Third<br>International Consensus<br>Definitions for Sepsis. | Index represents how different<br>the relationships among the<br>patient's vital signs are with<br>respect to normality.<br>A BI less than or equal to 0.3<br>indicates that there has been<br>little or no change in the<br>relationship among the patient's<br>vital signs as compared to<br>baseline. A BI value greater<br>than 0.3 and less than or equal to<br>0.7 reflects moderate change,<br>and a BI value greater than 0.7<br>reflects significant change in the | Similar<br>While the devices have a<br>different interpretation of<br>the index, the usage of the<br>index is similar, not<br>raising new questions of<br>safety and effectiveness. |
| Features | Proposed Device<br>SpassageQ | Predicate Device<br>Biovitals Analytics Engine | Comparison |
| | | relationship among the patient's<br>vital signs as compared to<br>baseline. | |
| Index<br>Algorithm<br>Normality | Normality is defined as<br>the<br>patient's qSOFA assessment<br>result (qSOFA score < 2) | Normality is defined<br>as<br>the<br>patient's own baseline. | Similar<br>While the index used for<br>getting results are not the<br>same, it still reflects the<br>same relationship among<br>vital signs. This difference<br>does not raise<br>new<br>questions of safety and<br>effectiveness. |
| Index Display | Single numeric value of latest<br>index<br>Table | Single numeric value of<br>latest index<br>Trend graphs | Similar<br>It does not raise different<br>questions of safety and<br>effectiveness. |
| Vital Signs<br>Data Source | Vital sign data stored in the<br>database which are from FDA<br>cleared Patient Monitors | FDA cleared Patient Monitors and Clinical Information<br>Systems | Similar<br>The subject device uses<br>data indirectly from FDA<br>cleared patient monitors<br>by obtaining the data<br>through integration with<br>HL7 gateway system.<br>The predicate device enables use of data<br>captured directly from<br>FDA cleared patient<br>monitors.<br>Since the actual data<br>source is the same, this<br>difference does not raise<br>new questions of safety<br>and effectiveness. |
| Alarm System | Yes | No | Different |
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Spass Inc. Traditional 510(K)
SpassageQ
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## 7. PERFORMANCE DATA
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
#### Non-clinical Performance
Testing involves system-level tests, performance tests and safety testing based on hazard analysis. Cybersecurity issues have been addressed. In addition to the verification testing activities executed by Spass Inc. to establish the performance and functionality of SpassageQ and the predicate devices, several standards were utilized:
ISO 14971:2019, Medical devices - Application of risk management to medical devices
IEC 62304:2006+A1:2015, Medical device software - Software life-cycle processes
IEC 60601-1-6:2010. General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Usability
IEC 62366-1:2015, Medical devices - Application of usability engineering to medical devices
IEC 60601-1-8:2020, Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1-8: General Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance - Collateral Standard: General Requirements, Tests And Guidance For Alarm Systems In Medical Electrical Equipment And Medical Electrical Systems
#### Clinical Performance
Clinical testing was not needed in this 510(k) to support the substantial equivalence of the subject device to the predicate device.
#### 8. CONCLUSIONS
The subject device Spassage Q uses the same and similar technology that is used in the predicate K183282 device's Biovitals Analytics Engine. Differences between the proposed device device do not raise new types of questions regarding safety and effectiveness, and performance testing supports that the proposed device can be used as safectively for the proposed indications for use as the predicate device. The SpassageQ is considered to be substantially equivalent to the predicate K183282.
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