K231276 · Smartcardia SA · DSI · Aug 30, 2023 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K231276
Device Name
SmartCardia 7L Platform
Applicant
Smartcardia SA
Product Code
DSI · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Aug 30, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1025
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The SmartCardia 7L Platform is a prescribed device used for the purpose of identifying non-lethal arrhythmias. The SmartCardia 7L Platform is intended for: 1. Patients who experience transient symptoms that may suggest cardiac arrhythmia. 2. Patients who require monitoring of effect of drugs to control ventricular rate in various atrial arrhythmias (e.g., atrial fibrillation). 3. Patients with symptoms that may be due to cardiac arrhythmias. These may include but are not limited to symptoms such as: a) dizziness or lightheadedness; b) syncope of unknown etiology in which arrhythmias are suspected or need to be excluded; and c) dyspnea (shortness of breath). 4. Patients recovering from cardiac surgery or interventional procedures who are indicated for outpatient arrhythmia monitoring. 5. ECG data recorded by the device can be analyzed by other processing systems to provide Holter style reports. Measurements include: electrocardiogram (ECG signal), R-R interval, Heart Rate. Notification alerts can be set for one or more of these measures. The SmartCardia 7L Platform is indicated for use on patients who are 18 years of age or older to provide monitoring of physiological information. It is intended for use in a physician office, outpatient facility, or in the patient's home.
Device Story
Body-worn Holter monitor consisting of disposable adhesive 7L Patch and reusable 7L Sensor; worn up to 14 days. Sensor captures ECG signals; transmits via Bluetooth to SmartCardia Phone (gateway). Phone displays heart rate/ECG; allows patient symptom marking; uses cellular connectivity to upload data to SmartCardia Cloud (AWS). Clinicians access data via Web Browser for retrospective analysis of arrhythmias (e.g., atrial fibrillation, ventricular bigeminy). System provides heart rate and AFib alerts. Used in physician offices, outpatient facilities, or patient homes. Assists clinicians in diagnosing non-lethal arrhythmias and monitoring drug effects; benefits patients by enabling long-term ambulatory monitoring without hospital stay.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Evaluated per IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2, IEC 60601-11, ANSI/AAMI EC12, and ANSI/AAMI EC57. System performance verified using electronic patient simulators and signal generators. ECG waveform quality and morphology compared against standard 12-lead ECG. Algorithm detection performance for stated arrhythmias met industry norms per EC57 protocols.
Technological Characteristics
Body-worn sensor with hydrogel ECG electrodes and hydrocolloid adhesive. Powered by manganese oxide-lithium battery. Connectivity: Bluetooth BLE to smartphone gateway, then cellular to cloud. Dimensions/form factor: disposable patch with reusable sensor. Software: retrospective analysis algorithm for ECG, R-R interval, and heart rate. Sterilization: not specified.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients 18+ years old requiring outpatient arrhythmia monitoring for transient symptoms (dizziness, syncope, dyspnea), atrial arrhythmia drug effect monitoring, or post-cardiac surgery recovery. Contraindicated for critical care settings requiring immediate response to life-threatening arrhythmias and during external defibrillation.
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.
MoMe Kardia Wireless Ambulatory ECG Monitoring and Detection System (K160064)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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August 30, 2023
SmartCardia SA % Robert Steurer Consultant Steurer Consulting Group LLC 800 Blue Quail Rd Keller, Texas 76248
Re: K231276
Trade/Device Name: SmartCardia 7L Platform Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2910 Regulation Name: Radiofrequency Physiological Signal Transmitter And Receiver Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DRG, DSI Dated: July 28, 2023 Received: July 28, 2023
Dear Robert Steurer:
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,
Shruti N. Mistry -S
for
Jennifer 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
510(k) Number (if known) K231276
Device Name SmartCardia 7L Platform
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The SmartCardia 7L Platform is a prescribed device used for the purpose of identifying non-lethal arrhythmias. The SmartCardia 7L Platform is intended for:
1. Patients who experience transient symptoms that may suggest cardiac arrhythmia.
2. Patients who require monitoring of effect of drugs to control ventricular rate in various atrial arrhythmias (e.g., atrial fibrillation).
3. Patients with symptoms that may be due to cardiac arrhythmias. These may include but are not limited to symptoms such as: a) dizziness or lightheadedness; b) syncope of unknown etiology in which arrhythmias are suspected or need to be excluded; and c) dyspnea (shortness of breath).
4. Patients recovering from cardiac surgery or interventional procedures who are indicated for outpatient arthythmia monitoring.
5. ECG data recorded by the device can be analyzed by other processing systems to provide Holter style reports. Measurements include: electrocardiogram (ECG signal), R-R interval, Heart Rate. Notification alerts can be set for one or more of these measures.
The SmartCardia 7L Platform is indicated for use on patients who are 18 years of age or older to provide monitoring of physiological information. It is intended for use in a physician office, outpatient facility, or in the patient's home.
SmartCardia 7L Platform contraindications:
1. The SmartCardia 7L Platform is contraindicated for use in a critical care setting where an immediate response to life threatening conditions such as lethal arrhythmias is required.
2. The SmartCardia 7L Platform is contraindicated for use during external defibrillation.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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| Date Prepared: | July 21, 2023 |
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| Submitter: | SmartCardia SA<br>EPFL Innovation Park<br>Building C<br>1015, Lausanne, Switzerland |
| | Srinivasan Murali<br>SmartCardia SA<br>Phone: +41 7887 50864<br>Fax: N/A<br>Email: srinivasan.murali@smartcardia.com |
| Application Correspondent: | Robert Steurer |
| | Principal Consultant<br>Steurer Consulting Group<br>800 Blue Quail Rd.<br>Keller, TX 76248<br>steurerbob@gmail.com<br>+1 (425) 358-1072 |
| Manufacturing Site: | SmartCardia SA<br>EPFL Innovation Park<br>Building C<br>1015, Lausanne, Switzerland |
| Common Name: | SmartCardia 7L Platform |
| Classification Name: | Radiofrequency Physiological Signal Transmitter And Receiver |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Primary Classification<br>Regulation: | 21 CFR 870.2910 |
| Primary Product Code: | DRG |
| Secondary Codes: | DSI |
| Primary Predicate Device: | VitalConnect, Inc.; VitalConnect Biosensor; K192757 |
| Secondary Predicate /<br>Reference Device: | InfoBionics; MoMe Kardia Wireless Ambulatory ECG Monitoring and<br>Detection System; K160064 |
| Device Description: | The SmartCardia 7L Platform is a body worn Holter monitoring product<br>that is designed with a disposable adhesive 7L Patch and reusable 7L<br>Sensor. It is designed to be worn by the patient for up to 14 days. If longer<br>monitoring is necessary, the 7L Patch is removed from the body, the 7L<br>Sensor is removed from the worn 7L Patch which is discarded. The 7L<br>Sensor is inserted into a new 7L Patch and the new assembly is placed on<br>the patient for monitoring to continue.<br><br>The 7L Sensor/7L Patch assembly communicates to the SmartCardia<br>Phone via Bluetooth technology and shows the patient's heart rate and<br>ECG on its display and allows the patient to input symptoms (Mark Event)<br>which are shown in the patient record. The SmartCardia Phone has a<br>medical grade mains powered charger and uses its cellular technology to<br>act as a gateway to the SmartCardia Cloud Service provided by Amazon<br>Web Services. The SmartCardia Phone is pre-configured by SmartCardia<br>and placed in a kiosk mode. Data stored in<br>the SmartCardia cloud can be viewed in the SmartCardia Web<br>Browser application by a clinician or healthcare provider. The<br>SmartCardia 7L Platform incorporates two modes of Holter<br>monitoring:<br>1. Holter Monitoring (up to 48 hours) and Extended Holter Monitoring<br>(>48 hours and up to 14 days),<br>2. Event Monitoring (up to 48 hours, and >48 hours up to 14 days)<br><br>During any of the selected modes of Holter monitoring, a clinician or<br>healthcare provider can use the SmartCardia Web Browser and<br>continuously monitor the patient.<br>The SmartCardia 7L Platform provides alarm notifications for heart rate<br>and atrial fibrillation. As stated in the Intended Use statement, the system<br>is contraindicated for use in a critical care setting where an immediate<br>response to life threatening conditions such as lethal arrhythmias is<br>required. There are no alarm signals presented to the clinician for<br>conditions other than heart rate and atrial fibrillation.<br>The SmartCardia 7L Platform, like most Holter monitoring systems<br>performs retrospective analysis and identifies events which it shows the<br>clinician when they are reviewing historical data. The clinician must then<br>review these events and determine if they are indeed valid and should be<br>included in a physician's report. These events are things like "Ventricular<br>Bigeminy', 'Supraventricular Couplet', etc. A full list is included in the<br>Clinician Instructions for Use. |
| Intended Use / Indications<br>for Use: | The SmartCardia 7L Platform is a prescribed device used for the purpose<br>of identifying non-lethal arrhythmias. The SmartCardia 7L Platform is<br>intended for:<br>1. Patients who experience transient symptoms that may suggest<br>cardiac arrhythmia.<br>2. Patients who require monitoring of effect of drugs to control<br>ventricular rate in various atrial arrhythmias (e.g. atrial fibrillation).<br>3. Patients with symptoms that may be due to cardiac arrhythmias. These |
| | may include but are not limited to symptoms such as: a) dizziness or<br>lightheadedness; b) syncope of unknown etiology in which arrhythmias<br>are suspected or need to be excluded; and c) dyspnea (shortness of<br>breath). |
| | 4. Patients recovering from cardiac surgery or interventional procedures<br>who are indicated for outpatient arrhythmia monitoring. |
| | 5. ECG data recorded by the device can be analyzed by other processing<br>systems to provide Holter style reports. Measurements include:<br>electrocardiogram (ECG signal), R-R interval, Heart Rate. Notification<br>alerts can be set for one or more of these measures. |
| | The SmartCardia 7L Platform is indicated for use on patients who are<br>18 years of age or older to provide monitoring of physiological<br>information. It is intended for use in a physician office, outpatient<br>facility, or in the patient's home. |
| | SmartCardia 7L Platform contraindications: |
| | 1. The SmartCardia 7L Platform is contraindicated for use in a<br>critical care setting where an immediate response to life<br>threatening conditions such as lethal arrhythmias is required. |
| | 2. The SmartCardia 7L Platform is contraindicated for use during external<br>defibrillation. |
| Summary of Substantial<br>Equivalence: | Substantial Equivalence - Intended Use:<br>The VitalConnect Platform is a wireless remote monitoring system<br>intended for use by healthcare professionals for continuous collection<br>of physiological data in home and healthcare settings. This can include<br>heart rate, electrocardiography (ECG), heart rate variability, R-R<br>interval, respiratory rate, body temperature, skin temperature, activity<br>(including step count), and posture (body position relative to gravity<br>including fall). Data are transmitted wirelessly from the VitalConnect<br>Sensor for storage and analysis. The VitalConnect Platform can include<br>the ability to notify healthcare professionals when physiological data<br>fall outside selected parameters. |
| | The device is intended for use on general care patients who are 18<br>years of age or older as a general patient monitor, to provide<br>physiological information. The data from the VitalConnect Platform<br>are intended for use by healthcare professionals as an aid to diagnosis<br>and treatment. VitalPatch device can be used on patients with<br>pacemakers that comply with ISO 14117:2012 and ANSI/AAMI<br>PC69:2000 without deviations. Heart rate, electrocardiography (ECG),<br>heart rate variability, R-R interval, and respiratory rate are not<br>intended for patients with pacemakers. The device is not intended for<br>use on critical care patients. |
| | MoMe® Kardia is intended to be used for:<br>1. Patients who experience transient symptoms that may suggest<br>cardiac arrhythmia.<br>2. Patients who require monitoring of effect of drugs to control<br>ventricular rate in various atrial arrhythmias (e.g. atrial fibrillation)<br>3. Patients with symptoms that may be due to cardiac |
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arrhythmias. These may include but are not limited to symptoms such as: a) dizziness or lightheadedness; b) syncope of unknown etiology in which arrhythmias are suspected or need to be excluded; and c) dyspnea (shortness of breath)
- 4. Patients recovering from cardiac surgery or interventional procedures who are indicated for outpatient arrhythmia monitoring.
5. ECG data recorded by the device can be analyzed by other processing systems to provide Holter style reports. MoMe® Kardia is contraindicated for:
- 1. MoMe® Kardia is contraindicated for those patients requiring attended, in-hospital monitoring for life threatening arrhythmias.
Note: MoMe® Kardia does not provide interpretive statements. Interpretation and diagnosis is the responsibility of a physician.
Substantial Equivalence – Intended Use Comparison Statement: The indications for use of the primary predicate and the predicate / reference device are substantially equivalent to the SmartCardia SA 7L Platform.
Substantial Equivalence - Technological Characteristics:
The SmartCardia 7L Platform and the predicate/reference devices technological characteristics:
1) They are body worn sensors that communicate wirelessly to a gateway device that transmits the data to a cloud bases server for storage and further analysis.
- 2) The material used in the predicate device and the SmartCardia 7L body worn device is the same.
- a. The ECG electrodes are a hydrogel component
- b. The adhesive body is a hydrocolloid material.
- c. The predicate/reference device uses individual ECG electrodes connected to the transmitter device via wire leads.
- d. The devices use integrated batteries to power the body worn sensor.
- i. The predicate device uses zinc air and the SmartCardia 7L body worn device uses manganese oxide-lithium.
- ii. Both are disposable and do not require charging.
- e. The predicate device and SmartCardia 7L body worn device both use Bluetooth BLE communication to a gateway.
- i. The predicate device communicates to a tablet,
- ii. The SmartCardia 7L body worn device communicates to a smartphone.
- iii.The predicate/reference device incorporates a cellular transmitter directly into the sensor and transmits via cellular technology to the cloud server.
- iv. These gateways then transmit the data to a cloud server.
- 3) The VitalConnect predicate device measures more physiological parameters than the SmartCardia 7L Platform.
- 4) The…
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