K242001 · Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V. · BZQ · Apr 4, 2025 · Anesthesiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K242001
Device Name
Philips VSC-MEDlib
Applicant
Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V.
Product Code
BZQ · Anesthesiology
Decision Date
Apr 4, 2025
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 868.2375
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
VitalSigns Camera Medical Library is a software library that can be integrated into a customer application for use during virtual consults or health screening. It is intended for spot checking of Respiration Rate (RR) in an automatic contactless manner as a data point in the overall assessment of the patient. It is used under the supervision of a health care professional, either in the home or in a clinical environment when the subject is still and positioned properly in front of the camera (Samsung Galaxy A20e), which is placed on a stable surface in an adequately lit environment. It is intended to be used on patients aged 22 years and older that classify as ASA I (American Society of Anesthesiologists), which is defined as a normal healthy patient, non-smoking and no or minimal alcohol use. It is not intended for continuous patient monitoring system or as the sole method of checking the physical health of the patient, nor as an apnea monitor, but as a part of a framework which mandates periodic checks by a health care professional to ensure appropriate clinical diagnosis and treatment can be reached.
Device Story
Software library for integration into customer applications; performs automatic, contactless respiration rate (RR) measurement. Input: video stream of subject's torso from a digital camera (e.g., Samsung Galaxy A20e). Operation: analyzes torso motion from video stream (60-second duration) to calculate RR. Output: spot RR measurement. Used in home or clinical settings under HCP supervision. HCP reviews output as a data point for patient assessment; supports clinical decision-making as an adjunct to traditional methods. Benefits: enables non-invasive, remote-capable respiratory assessment.
Clinical Evidence
Prospective single-center clinical study (n=92) in the Netherlands. Primary endpoint: accuracy of RR measurement compared to gold standard (manually annotated capnography). Results: RR output provided for 83 subjects (93.3%); RMSE was 0.80 BPM (95% CI: 0.582 - 1.017), meeting the ≤ 3 BPM accuracy requirement. Study population balanced by age, sex, and BMI; included testing under suboptimal conditions (e.g., facial obstructions, lens damage).
Technological Characteristics
Software-only library; utilizes optical sensor (digital camera) for video stream input. Analyzes torso movement for RR calculation. Measurement range: 7-30 bpm. Accuracy: ±3 bpm. Measurement window: 60 seconds. Complies with IEC 62304 (software lifecycle), ISO 14971 (risk management), and IEC 62366-1 (usability).
Indications for Use
Indicated for spot checking respiration rate (RR) in healthy adults (ASA I classification, age 22+) during virtual consults or health screenings. Used under HCP supervision in home or clinical settings. Not for continuous monitoring, apnea detection, or as a sole diagnostic method.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A breathing (ventilatory) frequency monitor is a device intended to measure or monitor a patient's respiratory rate. The device may provide an audible or visible alarm when the respiratory rate, averaged over time, is outside operator settable alarm limits. This device does not include the apnea monitor classified in § 868.2377.
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FDA U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION
April 4, 2025
Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V.
David Boser
Director of Regulatory Affairs, Software & Systems
High Tech Campus 34
Eindhoven, 5656 AE
Netherlands
Re: K242001
Trade/Device Name: Philips VitalSigns Camera Medical Library
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.2375
Regulation Name: Breathing frequency monitor
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: BZQ
Dated: July 9, 2024
Received: July 9, 2024
Dear David Boser:
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/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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(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 (QS) 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,
Rachana Visaria -S
Rachana Visaria, Ph.D.
Assistant Director
DHT1C: Division of Anesthesia, Respiratory, and Sleep Devices
OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT, and Dental Devices
Office of Product Evaluation and Quality
Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120
Expiration Date: 07/31/2026
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510(k) Number (if known)
K242001
Device Name
Philips VitalSigns Camera Medical Library
Indications for Use (Describe)
VitalSigns Camera Medical Library is a software library that can be integrated into a customer application for use during virtual consults or health screening. It is intended for spot checking of Respiration Rate (RR) in an automatic contactless manner as a data point in the overall assessment of the patient. It is used under the supervision of a health care professional, either in the home or in a clinical environment when the subject is still and positioned properly in front of the camera (Samsung Galaxy A20e), which is placed on a stable surface in an adequately lit environment.
It is intended to be used on patients aged 22 years and older that classify as ASA I (American Society of Anesthesiologists), which is defined as a normal healthy patient, non-smoking and no or minimal alcohol use.
It is not intended for continuous patient monitoring system or as the sole method of checking the physical health of the patient, nor as an apnea monitor, but as a part of a framework which mandates periodic checks by a health care professional to ensure appropriate clinical diagnosis and treatment can be reached.
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PHILIPS
TRADITIONAL 510(k)
Philips VSC-MEDlib
K242001
# 510(k) Summary
This 510(k) summary of safety and effectiveness information is prepared in accordance with 21 CFR§807.92.
## 510(k) Number
K242001
## Date Prepared:
April 2, 2025
## Manufacturer:
Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V. (Philips VitalSigns Camera)
High Tech Campus 34
5656 AE Eindhoven
The Netherlands
## Primary Contact Person:
David Boser
Director of Regulatory Affairs, Software & Systems
Email: david.boser@philips.com
## Secondary Contact:
Sabyasachi Roy, PhD
Head of Regulatory Affairs - Enterprise Informatics, Innovation & Strategy
Email: sabyasachi.roy@philips.com
## Device:
Trade Name: Philips VitalSigns Camera Medical Library
Classification Name: Breathing Frequency Monitor
Classification Regulation: 21 CFR Part 868.2375
Classification Panel: Anesthesiology
Device Class: Class II
Primary Product Code: BZQ (Monitor, Breathing Frequency)
## Predicate Device:
Trade Name: Thora-3Di, Model T-01
Manufacturer: PneumaCare, LTD.
510(k) Clearance: K151940
Classification Name: Breathing Frequency Monitor
Classification Regulation: 21 CFR Part 868.2375
Classification Panel: Anesthesiology
Device Class: Class II
Primary Product Code: BZQ (Monitor, Breathing Frequency)
## Device Description:
The Philips VitalSigns Camera Medical Library (hereafter known as Philips VSC-MEDlib) is a software library that shall be used in conjunction with a camera which can be part of another platform or as part of a medical device. The Philips VSC-MEDlib incorporates an algorithm which allows for automatic, contactless measuring of Respiration Rate (RR).
Philips VSC-MEDlib utilizes the video stream of an unobstructed view of
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the subject's torso captured from a camera to calculate the RR from torso motion. The video stream can be captured during a video consult or health screening which should always be conducted in the presence of a physician or other Health Care Professional (HCP). The patient must be properly positioned in front of the camera, sitting still and in an adequately lit environment. From a video stream that typically lasts 60 seconds or less, a spot measurement is taken.
## Device Indications for Use:
**Philips VSC-MEDlib** has the following indications for use:
VitalSigns Camera Medical Library is a software library that can be integrated into a customer application for use during virtual consults or health screening. It is intended for spot checking of Respiration Rate (RR) in an automatic contactless manner as a data point in the overall assessment of the patient. It is used under the supervision of a health care professional, either in the home or in a clinical environment when the subject is still and positioned properly in front of the camera (Samsung Galaxy A20e), which is placed on a stable surface in an adequately lit environment.
It is intended to be used on patients aged 22 years and older that classify as ASA I (American Society of Anesthesiologists), which is defined as a normal healthy patient, non-smoking and no or minimal alcohol use.
It is not intended for continuous patient monitoring system or as the sole method of checking the physical health of the patient, nor as an apnea monitor, but as a part of a framework which mandates periodic checks by a health care professional to ensure appropriate clinical diagnosis and treatment can be reached.
## Device Technological Characteristics:
**Philips VSC-MEDlib** employs the same fundamental technology as implemented in the currently marketed predicate device, Thora-3Di, Model T-01 (K151940). The fundamental technological are similar, such that both devices analyze video images captured from a digital camera (optical sensor) of a patient positioned in the camera view, to measure their respiratory rate. Both devices analyze torso movement in order to obtain the RR.
Compared to the predicate device:
- Thora-3Di, Model T-01 is a fully implemented user interface system, whereas Philips VSC-MEDlib is not since it is intended to be further integrated into a device from which it would be operated.
- The camera is in a fixed (articulable) installation for Thora-3Di, Model T-01 whereas in Philips VSC-MEDlib it is not.
These differences do not impact the safety and effectiveness of the device, nor do they raise different questions of safety and effectiveness compared to the predicate.
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| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Comparison |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 510(k) # | K242001 | K151940 | N/A |
| Device Name | Philips VitalSigns Camera Medical Library | Thora-3Di, Model T-01 | N/A |
| Common Name | VitalSigns Camera | Thora-3Di | N/A |
| Manufacturer | Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V. | PneumaCare, Ltd. | N/A |
| Indications for Use | VitalSigns Camera Medical Library is a software library that can be integrated into a customer application for use during virtual consults or health screening. It is intended for spot checking of Respiration Rate (RR) in an automatic contactless manner as a data point in the overall assessment of the patient. It is used under the supervision of a health care professional, either in the home or in a clinical environment when the subject is still and positioned properly in front of the camera (Samsung Galaxy A20e), which is placed on a stable surface in an adequately lit environment.
It is intended to be used on patients aged 22 years and older that classify as ASA I (American Society of Anesthesiologists), which is defined as a normal healthy patient, non-smoking and no or minimal alcohol use.
It is not intended for continuous patient | The Thora-3Di is intended for a one-time measurement of respiratory rate as part of a vital signs assessment. The device is indicated for hospital or clinical use in adult patients. The device is intended to be operated by clinicians and medically qualified personnel. It is available for sale only upon the order of a physician or licensed health care provider.
The Thora-3Di is not intended to monitor vital signs. This device is not an apnea monitor. | Substantially Equivalent
Both devices:
• Are intended for spot check measurement of Respiratory Rate (RR) in a non-invasive manner.
• Are not intended for continuous monitoring;
• Implement an algorithm to provide the RR measurement and are not the sole method of checking the health of a subject but as an adjunct to traditional methods; and
• Are intended for use in adults only. |
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| | monitoring system or as the sole method of checking the physical health of the patient, nor as an apnea monitor, but as a part of a framework which mandates periodic checks by a health care professional to ensure appropriate clinical diagnosis and treatment can be reached. | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Component | Software Only | Fully Integrated System | Differences do not raise new/different questions of safety or effectiveness. |
| Patient Type | Healthy (ASA I classified) Adults not requiring critical care | Adults | Substantially equivalent
“Healthy (ASA I) Adults not requiring clinical care” is a lower-risk subset of “adults” such that no new questions of safety/effectiveness arise. |
| Use Environment | Home and Hospital setting | In hospital or clinical care settings. | Similar; The addition of Home use does not raise new/different questions of safety or effectiveness.
Reference device to support substantial equivalence of home use -K223163 |
| Respiration Rate Measurement Range | 7-30 bpm | 8-25 bpm | Substantially Equivalent |
| Accuracy (Error/Tolerance) | ±3 bpm | ±2 bpm | Substantially Equivalent |
| Measurement Window | 60 seconds | 60 seconds | Same |
Summary of Non-Clinical Performance Data:
Non-clinical performance testing has been performed on Philips VSC-MEDlib, demonstrating compliance with the following FDA recognized consensus standards and FDA guidance document(s):
- IEC 62304 Medical device software – Software life cycle processes (Edition 1.1, 2015-06). FDA/CDRH recognition number 13-79,
- IEC 62366-1 Medical devices - Part 1: Application of usability engineering to medical devices (Edition 1.0, 2015-02). FDA/CDRH recognition number 5-114,
- ISO 14971 Medical devices – Application of risk management to medical devices (Edition. 3.0, 2019-12). FDA/CDRH recognition number 5-125,
- “Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff - Content of Premarket
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Submissions for Device Software Functions", June 14, 2023 (document number 0775),
- "Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff - Applying Human Factors and Usability Engineering to Medical Devices", February 3, 2016 (document number 1757),
- "Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff - Cybersecurity in Medical Devices: Quality System Considerations and Content of Premarket Submissions", September 27, 2023 (document number 1158),
- "Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff - Off-The-Shelf Software Use in Medical Devices", August 11, 2023 (document number 3598),
- "Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff - The 510(k) Program: Evaluating Substantial Equivalence in Premarket Notifications [510(k)]", July 28, 2014 (document number 1766).
Non-clinical software verification testing has been performed to verify that all functional and nonfunctional requirements of the Product Requirements Specification, as well as the identified safety Risk Control Measures from the Safety Risk Assessment Matrix and the and Security requirements for Philips VSC-MEDlib have been implemented.
Software validation testing has been performed to validate that Philips VSC-MEDlib conforms to its intended use, user (customer) needs. The validation consisted of the following activities:
- Usability validation was performed with both HCPs and lay users in a simulated use environment. Philips VSC-MEDlib was found to be safe and effective for the intended use, users and use environment.
- The algorithm implemented in Philips VSC-MEDlib was evaluated in the clinical study described below.
Additional testing performed:
- Lighting Frequency Testing comparing the performance of the device under various lighting conditions such as fluorescent, LED and incandescent lamps connected to 50 Hz and 60 Hz mains power.
Summary of Clinical Performance Data:
A single center, prospective clinical investigation was conducted in the Netherlands to evaluate the accuracy of the Philips VSC-MEDlib for measuring RR compared to gold standard reference devices (manually annotated capnography) in breaths per minute (BPM).
The subject population was representative of the intended U.S. population. It was balanced across sex, age, body mass index (BMI) and was designed to represent the intended use population in the intended use environment. The study also evaluated the performance under suboptimal conditions of use, including those presenting challenging data quality including but not limited to makeup, facial obstructions (e.g., sunglasses), various camera lens conditions (e.g., cracked, shattered, sanded), thereby demonstrating the effectiveness of the risk control measures of the device.
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The table below shows detailed information on the demographics of the study population:
| Variable | Enrolled population (n=92) |
| --- | --- |
| Age [years] | |
| Average | 42.0 (18-73) |
| 18-22 | 4 (4.4%) |
| 22-30 | 15 (16.3%) |
| 30-40 | 22 (23.9%) |
| 40-50 | 22 (23.9%) |
| 50-60 | 18 (19.6%) |
| 60-73 | 11 (12.0%) |
| Gender | |
| Male | 44 (47.8%) |
| Female | 48 (52.2%) |
| Other | 0 (0.0%) |
| BMI [kg/m²] | |
| Average | 26.1 (18-39) |
| 18-25 | 42 (45.7%) |
| 25-30 | 36 (39.1%) |
| 30-35 | 8 (8.7%) |
| 35-40 | 6 (6.5%) |
VSC-MEDlib provided a RR output for 83 subjects (93.3%). RMSE was 0.80 [95% CI = 0.582 - 1.017], which meets the primary endpoint of ≤ 3 BPM.
## Substantial Equivalence Conclusion:
Philips VSC-MEDlib is substantially equivalent to the currently marketed predicate device Thora-3Di, Model T-01 (K151940) because it has a similar intended use, similar indications for use, and similar technological characteristics. Differences between the devices do not raise new questions regarding safety or efficacy compared to the predicate device. Moreover, the submitted non-clinical and clinical testing, support the substantial equivalence of the Philips VSC-MEDlib.
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Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.