The monitor is intended to be used for monitoring and recording of, and to generate alarms for, multiple physiological parameters of adults, pediatrics, and neonates.
Device Story
IntelliVue MX100 and X3 are compact, rugged, multiparameter patient monitors; acquire physiological signals including ECG, respiration, SpO2, NBP, invasive pressure, temperature, and CO2. Used by healthcare professionals in hospital settings (bedside or transport). Devices display waveforms, trends, and measurement values; generate physiological/technical alarms; support data management. X3 functions as a standalone monitor or module for Philips IntelliVue family. Data can be transmitted to Central Station via LAN or wireless link. Output assists clinicians in patient assessment and decision-making. Benefits include continuous monitoring of vital signs in surgical, cardiac, medical, and neonatal care environments.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data; bench testing only. Compliance demonstrated via electrical safety (ANSI AAMI ES60601-1), electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2), usability (IEC 60601-1-6), alarm systems (IEC 60601-1-8), and software life cycle processes (IEC 62304).
Technological Characteristics
Multiparameter monitor; invasive/non-invasive sensing. Powered by external supply, host monitor interface, or internal battery. Connectivity via LAN/wireless. Software version P.01. Standards: ANSI AAMI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 60601-1-8, IEC 62304.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by healthcare professionals for monitoring physiological parameters of adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. Not for home use. Not for MRI or oxygen-enriched environments. ECG for diagnostic rhythm/morphology. ST segment monitoring for adults only. IPI for adults and pediatrics (1-12 years). PPV for sedated, ventilated adults free from arrhythmia. Masimo rainbow SET for SpO2, pulse rate, SpCO, SpMet, SpHb, and RRac.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
The arrhythmia detector and alarm device monitors an electrocardiogram and is designed to produce a visible or audible signal or alarm when atrial or ventricular arrhythmia, such as premature contraction or ventricular fibrillation, occurs.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Arrhythmia Detector and Alarm” will serve as the special control. See § 870.1 for the availability of this guidance document.
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November 22, 2023
Philips Medizin Systeme Boeblingen GmbH Monica Da Silva Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist Hewlett-Packard-Strasse 2 Boeblingen, BW 71034 Germany
Re: K230604
Trade/Device Name: Intelli Vue Patient Monitor MX100 (867033), Intelli Vue Multi-Measurement Module X3 (867030) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1025 Regulation Name: Arrhythmia Detector And Alarm (Including ST-Segment Measurement And Alarm) Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MHX, DOA, DRT, DSI, DSJ, DXN, FLL, MLD Dated: October 27, 2023 Received: October 27, 2023
Dear Monica Da Silva:
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 (the 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 available at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrb/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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (OS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30, Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90, Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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Sincerely,
# Jennifer W. Shih -S
Jennifer Shih Kozen 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
Submission Number (if known)
K230604
Device Name
IntelliVue Patient Monitor MX100 (867033) IntelliVue Multi-Measurement Module X3 (867030)
Indications for Use (Describe)
Intended Use:
The monitor is intended to be used for monitoring and recording of, and to generate alarms for, multiple physiological parameters of adults, pediatrics, and neonates.
Indication for Use:
The monitor is indicated for use by healthcare professionals whenever there is a need for monitoring the physiological parameters of patients.
The monitor is only for use on one patient at a time.
The monitor is not a therapeutic device.
Caution: The monitor is for prescription use only.
The ECG measurement is intended to be used for diagnostic recording of rhythm and detailed morphology of complex cardiac complexes (according to AAMI EC11).
ST segment monitoring is intended for use with adult patients only and is not clinically validated for use with neonatal and pediatric patients.
The Integrated Pulmonary Index (IPI) is intended for use with adult and pediatric (1 to 12 years) patients only.
Warning: The IPI is an adjunct to and not intended to replace vital sign monitoring.
The derived measurement Pulse Pressure Variation (PPV) is intended for use with sedated patients receiving controlled mechanical ventilation and mainly free from cardiac arrhythmia. The PPV measurement has been validated only for adult patients.
The Masimo rainbow SET measurement is indicated for the nonitoring of functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2), pulse rate, carboxyhemoglobin saturation (SpCO), methemoglobin saturation (SpMet), total hemoglobin concentration (SpHb), and/or respiratory rate (RRac). The Masimo rainbow SET measurement is indicated for use during both no motion and motion conditions, and for patients who are well or poorly perfused.
The monitor is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals in a hospital environment. The monitor is also intended for use during patient transport inside the hospital environment. It is not intended for home use.
Warning: The monitor is not intended for use in an MRI environment or in an oxygen-enriched environment (for example, hyperbaric chambers).
Contraindications: There are no known contraindications for the IntelliVue MX100/X3 Patient Monitor/Multi-Measurement Module.
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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## 510(k) Summary
| 510(k) Summary | | | | | |
|-----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|-------------|-----------------|--|
| 1.1 Submitter | | | | | |
| Date Prepared | March 3, 2023 | | | | |
| Submitter/Owner | Philips Medizin Systeme Böblingen GmbH<br>FDA Establishment Number 9610816<br>Hewlett-Packard-Str. 2<br>71034 Böblingen<br>Germany | | | | |
| Key Contact | Monica da Silva<br>Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist<br>moncia.dasilva@philips.com<br>Phone: +49 151 40903561 | | | | |
| 510(k) Submission No. | K230604 | | | | |
| 1.2 Device | | | | | |
| Trade Name | IntelliVue Multi-Measurement Module X3<br>IntelliVue Patient Monitor MX100 | | | | |
| Common Name | Multiparameter Patient Monitor | | | | |
| Classification Name | Panel & Name: Cardiovascular Devices<br>Subpart & Division: 21 CFR §870.1025<br>Regulatory Class: II<br>Product Code: MHX | | | | |
| 1.3 Predicate Device | | | | | |
| Predicate Device | 510(k) No. | Company | Device Name | Product<br>Code | |
The subject devices are substantially equivalent to the legally marketed predicate devices.
#### 1.4 Device Description
IntelliVue Patient Monitors X3 and MX100 – description of the device per 21 CFR 807.92(a) (4)
The Multi-Measurement Module X3 and the IntelliVue Patient Monitor MX100, acquire multiple physiological patient signals, display measurement values, waves and trends, generate physiological and technical alarms, provide data recording and support patient data management. The devices
IntelliVue Patient Monitor MX100
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offer a monitoring solution optimized for the surgical, cardiac, medical and neonatal care environments. They can be located in the patient vicinity at the bedside or can be used mobile, during patient transport inside hospitals. The X3 and MX100 can interact with the Central Station via LAN or wireless link.
The Multi-Measurement Module X3 and IntelliVue Patient Monitor MX100 are compact, rugged, lightweight monitors with built-in invasive and non-invasive measurements, namely ECG (including arrhythmia and ST), respiration, SpO2, NBP, dual invasive pressure, temperature, and CO2. It can further extend the measurement capabilities when connecting to the legally marketed IntelliVue Multi-Measurement Extensions
The X3 can be used in two ways: as a multi-measurement module for the Philips IntelliVue family of patient monitors and as a stand-alone monitor.
#### 1.5 Intended Use and Indication for Use
### Intended Use as required per 21 CFR 807.92(a)(5)
#### Intended Use:
The monitor is intended to be used for monitoring and recording of, and to generate alarms for, multiple physiological parameters of adults, pediatrics, and neonates.
### Indications for Use:
The monitor is indicated for use by healthcare professionals whenever there is a need for monitoring the physiological parameters of patients.
The monitor is only for use on one patient at a time. The monitor is not a therapeutic device. Caution: The monitor is for prescription use only.
The ECG measurement is intended to be used for diagnostic recording of rhythm and detailed morphology of complex cardiac complexes (according to AAMI EC11).
ST segment monitoring is intended for use with adult patients only and is not clinically validated for use with neonatal and pediatric patients.
The Integrated Pulmonary Index (IPI) is intended for use with adult and pediatric (1 to 12 years) patients only.
Warning: The IPI is an adjunct to and not intended to replace vital sign monitoring.
The derived measurement Pulse Pressure Variation (PPV) is intended for use with sedated patients receiving controlled mechanical ventilation and mainly free from cardiac arrhythmia. The PPV measurement has been validated only for adults patients.
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The Masimo rainbow SET measurement is indicated for the nonitoring of functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2), pulse rate, carboxyhemoglobin saturation (SpCO), methemoglobin saturation (SpMet), total hemoglobin concentration (SpHb), and/or respiratory rate (RRac). The Masimo rainbow SET measurement is indicated for use during both no motion conditions, and for patients who are well or poorly perfused.
The monitor is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals in a hospital environment. The monitor is also intended for use during patient transport inside the hospital environment. It is not intended for home use.
Warning: The monitor is not intended for use in an MRI environment or in an oxygen-enriched environment (for example, hyperbaric chambers).
Contraindications: There are no known contraindications for the IntelliVue MX100/X3 Patient Monitor/Multi-Measurement Module.
#### Comparison of Intended Uses for Subject Device and Predicate 1.6
The modified Multi-Measurement Module X3 and IntelliVue Patient Monitor MX100 have the same intended use and indications as the legally marketed predicate device.
#### 1.7 Comparison of Technological Characteristics with Predicate Device
| Similarities | |
|-------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Item of<br>Comparison | Description/Rationale |
| Device Design | device design of subject devices is the same as for the predicate devices unchanged hardware and architecture monitor hardware entirely unchanged |
| Materials | same materials used as those of the predicate devices biocompatibility aspects do not apply because the devices do not have patient contact biocompatibility aspects of accessories are not affected, because all accessories of the predicate devices remain unchanged |
| Energy Source | Powered by dedicated external power supply or from connected host patient monitor (via MSL interface, X3 only) or from built-in battery devices do not deliver energy to the patients for their function, same as predicate devices |
| Software/Hardware<br>Features | proposed modification does not introduce any new technological hardware features is unchanged from its predicate device measurements of physiological parameters are the same as in the predicate devices |
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| Physiological<br>Parameters | existing physiological parameters of the predicate devices remain<br>unchanged is the same as those of its respective predicate device |
|---------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Performance<br>specifications | specifications of all measurement characteristics, including measurement<br>principles, methods, algorithms, and all detailed performance<br>specifications remain unchanged |
| Operating Principle<br>and Mechanism of<br>Action | unchanged from the predicate devices |
| Human Interface | human interface of the IntelliVue X3 and MX100 remain the same |
| Measurement<br>Accessories | all accessories of the predicate devices IntelliVue Patient Monitor X3 IntelliVue Patient Monitor MX100 are re-used without any change |
| Differences | |
| Software | A new software version designated as IntelliVue Software P.01 introduced<br>the following new features: New alarm sounds designated as “Philips 2021” sounds. Configurable alarm management, limiting changes in alarm settings to<br>pre-defined authorized personnel. Additionally, the new Software revision will further enhance the following<br>existing features: Early Warning Score Validation followed by user identification via<br>Single Sign On Additional SPO2 fallback configuration Additional Lead Diagram presentation for ECG Enhancement of presentation of the global "alarm off" state |
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#### Substantial Equivalence Summary
Operational and technological characteristics form the basis for the determination of substantial equivalence of the subject devices with the legally marketed predicate devices (K182979). The subject devices are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
#### 1.8 Performance Data
### Non-Clinical Tests – Harmonized Standards
The subject devices have passed all safety tests for demonstrated compliance with the recognized standards below.
| Standard | FDA<br>Recognition # | Title # |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| ANSI AAMI ES60601-<br>1:2005/(R)2012 and<br>A1:2012,<br>C1:2009/(R)2012 and<br>A2:2010/(R)2012 | 19-4 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General<br>requirements for basic safety and essential performance |
| IEC 60601-1-2 Edition<br>4.0 | 19-8 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General<br>requirements for basic safety and essential performance<br>- Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances -<br>Requirements and tests |
| IEC 60601-1-6 Edition<br>3.2 | 5-132 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-6: General<br>requirements for basic safety and essential performance<br>- Collateral standard: Usability |
| IEC 60601-1-8 Edition<br>2.2 (CSV) | 5-131 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-8: General<br>requirements for basic safety and essential performance<br>- Collateral Standard: General requirements tests and<br>guidance for alarm systems in medical electrical<br>equipment and medical electrical systems |
| IEC 62304 Edition 1.1 (CSV) | 13-79 | Medical device software - Software life cycle processes |
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### Non-clinical Bench Tests
No new issues of safety or effectiveness as compared to the predicate are introduced because of using this device.
### Clinical Studies
The subject devices, like the primary predicate devices, did not require clinical trials.
Compliance to the FDA Quality System Regulations, FDA recognized standards, FDA guidance documents, harmonized standards, verification and validation, software validation, usability validation, and risk management activities have taken place for the subject devices.
Based upon the design, intended use, indications for use, classification, usability and safety testing, the subject devices are substantially equivalent to the listed predicate devices.
No new issues of substantial equivalence are introduced as a result of using this device.
#### 1.9 CONCLUSIONS
The results of the substantial equivalence assessment, taken together with non-clinical bench testing, electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility, software verification and validation, human factors, usability and interoperability testing, demonstrate that the modified devices do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness when compared to the predicate, perform as intended, and have performance characteristics that are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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