The IBP cables and IBP adapter cables are intended to forward electrical signals from connected IBP pressure transducer sets to the patient monitor.
Device Story
Device consists of six passive electrical cables/adapter cables designed to interface invasive blood pressure (IBP) transducers with the Draeger Vista 300 Patient Monitor. Cables act as passive conductors; they do not modify or process signals. Used in intrahospital environments. Healthcare providers connect the transducer to the monitor via these cables to enable continuous blood pressure monitoring. Benefit includes reliable signal transmission for patient monitoring.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data (human or animal) submitted. Evidence is based on bench testing, including biocompatibility (cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation per ISO 10993), electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2), and performance testing per IEC 60601-2-34.
Technological Characteristics
Passive electrical cables; shielded copper wire; medical grade TPU cable jacket; medical grade TPU overmolded connectors with strain relief. Length: 3.8m. Standards: IEC 60601-1 (safety), IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), IEC 60601-2-34 (IBP equipment), ISO 10993-1 (biocompatibility), ISO 17664-2 (reprocessing). Non-sterile.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use in intrahospital settings to facilitate the transmission of electrical signals from invasive blood pressure (IBP) transducer sets to a patient monitor for monitoring purposes.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A patient transducer and electrode cable (including connector) is an electrical conductor used to transmit signals from, or power or excitation signals to, patient-connected electrodes or transducers.
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FDA U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION
December 1, 2025
Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA
Jan Upmeier
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Moislinger Allee 53-55
Luebeck, SH 23542
Germany
Re: K252827
Trade/Device Name: IBP cables and IBP adapter cables
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2900
Regulation Name: Patient Transducer And Electrode Cable (Including Connector)
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: DSA
Dated: September 5, 2025
Received: September 5, 2025
Dear Jan Upmeier:
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.
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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10903 New Hampshire Avenue
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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 (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).
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR Part 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reporting-combination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR Parts 1000-1050.
All medical devices, including Class I and unclassified devices and combination product device constituent parts are required to be in compliance with the final Unique Device Identification System rule ("UDI Rule"). The UDI Rule requires, among other things, that a device bear a unique device identifier (UDI) on its label and package (21 CFR 801.20(a)) unless an exception or alternative applies (21 CFR 801.20(b)) and that the dates on the device label be formatted in accordance with 21 CFR 801.18. The UDI Rule (21 CFR 830.300(a) and 830.320(b)) also requires that certain information be submitted to the Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) (21 CFR Part 830 Subpart E). For additional information on these requirements, please see the UDI System webpage at https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance/unique-device-identification-system-udi-system.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reporting-mdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
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assistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
Sincerely,
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LCDR Stephen Browning
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Diagnostics, and Monitoring Devices
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Office of Product Evaluation and Quality
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| Indications for Use | | |
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| Please type in the marketing application/submission number, if it is known. This
textbox will be left blank for original applications/submissions. | K252827 | ? |
| Please provide the device trade name(s). | | ? |
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| Please provide your Indications for Use below. | | ? |
| The IBP cables and IBP adapter cables are intended to forward electrical signals from connected IBP
pressure transducer sets to the patient monitor. | | |
| Please select the types of uses (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) Premarket Notification Summary
## Submitter:
Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA
Moislinger Allee 53-55
23542 Lübeck, Germany
Establishment’s registration number: 9611500
## Contact Person:
Jan Upmeier
Regulatory Affairs Manager
E-mail: jan.upmeier@draeger.com
Telephone: +49 451 882 8474
## Applicant’s US Contact Person:
John Ferros
Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs
E-mail: john.ferros@draeger.com
Telephone: 1-978-4828515
## Date prepared:
3 November 2025
## Device Name:
Trade name: IBP cables and IBP adapter cables
Regulation description: Patient transducer and electrode cable (including connector)
Regulation number: 21 CFR §870.2900
Product code: DSA
Class: II
## Predicate device:
IBP transducers interface cables, cleared via K162768, INTEGRAL PROCESS SAS. Class II.
## Device Description
This traditional 510(k) submission comprises six distinct IBP cables and IBP adapter cables [IBP (adapter) cables] to transmit electrical signals acquired from an IBP transducer to the Draeger Vista 300 Patient Monitor:
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510(k) Summary
Table 1: IBP adapter cable Versions
| Part No. | Designation |
| --- | --- |
| 2606488 | IBP cable Becton Dickinson |
| 2606489 | IBP cable Edwards |
| 2606490 | IBP cable Abbott, Medex |
| 2606491 | IBP cable Utah |
| 2607558 | IBP Adapter Cable Draeger 7pin |
| 2607559 | IBP Adapter Cable Draeger 10pin |
The subject devices are passive electrical conductors in the context of invasive blood pressure (IBP) monitoring and do not modify the signal but convey it in an unchanged manner to the Draeger Vista 300 Patient Monitor.
## Indications for Use
The IBP cables and IBP adapter cables are intended to forward electrical signals from connected IBP pressure transducer sets to the patient monitor.
## Environment of Use
Operating the medical device under unsuitable ambient conditions may compromise its performance.
- When storing or operating this medical device, observe the permissible ranges for ambient temperature and relative humidity.
- This medical device is intended for intrahospital use only.
Table 2: Ambient conditions
| During operation | |
| --- | --- |
| Temperature: | 0°C to 45°C (32 to 113°F) |
| Ambient pressure: | 640 to 1060hPa (9.3 to 15.4 psi) |
| Relative humidity: | 10% to 95%, non-condensing |
| During storage and transport | |
| Temperature: | -20°C to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) |
| Ambient pressure: | 500 to 1060hPa (7.3 to 15.4 psi) |
| Relative humidity: | 10% to 95%, non-condensing |
## Comparison to Predicate
Drägerwerk AG & Co KGaA concludes that IBP cables and IBP adapter cables in Table 1 are substantial equivalent to the INTEGRAL PROCESS SAS's product IBP transducers interface cables (K162768).
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Table 1 Comparison Table
| Elements of Comparison | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Comment |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Product Name | IBP cables and IBP adapter cables | IBP transducers interface cables | -- |
| 510(k) Number | this application | K162768 | -- |
| Indications for Use | The IBP cables and IBP adapter cables are intended to forward electrical signals from connected IBP pressure transducer sets to the patient monitor. | Integral-Process Medical Patient Cable and Leadwire Systems are intended to be used with various electrocardiograph recorders/monitors for both diagnostic and monitoring purposes such as ECG, EKG, SpO2 and Blood Pressure equipment. They are solely intended to be used between the electrode in contact with the patient's skin and the recording/monitoring device. This cabling facilitates the conduction of signals between the patient and the monitoring device. Integral-Process Medical Patient Cable and Leadwire Systems are limited by the Indications for Use of the connected recording/monitoring device. | Similar |
| Usage | Reusable | Reusable | Same |
| Sterile | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Same |
| Design /Appearance | Invasive Blood Pressure cables with various connectors (Transducer connector on the transducer side, Monitor connector on the other side. | Integral Process invasive blood pressure cable has various connectors (Yoke type: on the transducer side, instrument connector on the other side. | Similar |
| Signal conduction principle | passive | passive | Same |
| Wire material | Shielded Copper; medical grade TPU cable jacket with medical grade TPU overmolded connectors with integral strain relief. | Shielded & Unshielded Copper; medical grade TPU cable jacket with medical grade PA overmolded connectors with integral strain relief. | Similar |
| Cable Length | 3.8 m | Various specified standard lengths | Different |
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510(k) Summary
The indications for use and fundamental scientific technology are the same for the proposed and predicate devices.
## Performance Data
The following identified verification and validation activities necessary to establish substantial equivalence to the predicate device were carried out under well-established methods and the evidence is included in this 510(k) submission.
- Biocompatibility Testing
- Reprocessing/Cleaning/Disinfection
- Mechanical testing
- Electrical function test
- Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
No human or animal clinical studies were submitted as part of this 510(k) Premarket Notification.
## Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Electrical safety and EMC testing were conducted for IBP cables and IBP adapter cables. The devices comply with the IEC 60601-1 for basic safety and performance and the IEC 60601-1-2 standard for EMC.
## Further Performance Testing
To demonstrate performance and functionality, IBP cables and IBP adapter cables were tested and meet all applicable requirements of the following standards:
- IEC 60601-2-34: Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-34: Particular requirements for the basic safety, including essential performance, of invasive blood pressure monitoring equipment
- TS 60601-4-2: Medical electrical equipment - Part 4-2: Guidance and interpretation - Electromagnetic immunity: performance of medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems
- ISO 17664-2: Processing of health care products - Information to be provided by the medical device manufacturer for the processing of medical devices - Part 2: Non-critical medical devices
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510(k) Summary
# Biocompatibility Testing
All materials used in the fabrication of the IBP cables and IBP adapter cables and also the completed products were evaluated through biological qualification safety tests as outlined in ISO 10993-1 “Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices”. These materials were also tested in accordance with industry recognized test methods and were found to be acceptable for the intended use. The following tests were performed:
- Cytotoxicity according to ISO 10993-5
- Sensitization according to ISO 10993-10
- Irritation according to ISO 10993-10
## List of Consensus Standards
| Standard Number | Standards Title | FDA Recognition No. + date |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IEC 60601-1
Edition 3.2
2020-08 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance | 19-49
04/03/2023 |
| IEC 60601-1-2
Edition 4.1
2020-09 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances - Requirements and tests | 19-36
12/21/2020 |
| IEC 60601-2-34 :2024 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-34: Particular requirements for the basic safety, including essential performance, of invasive blood pressure monitoring equipment | / |
| ISO 10993-1
Fifth edition
2018-08 | Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process | 2-258
01/14/2019 |
| TS 60601-4-2
Edition 1.0
2024-03 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 4-2: Guidance and interpretation - Electromagnetic immunity: performance of medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems | 19-50
05/29/2024 |
| ISO 17664-2
First edition
2021-02 | Processing of health care products - Information to be provided by the medical device manufacturer for the processing of medical devices - Part 2: Non-critical medical devices | 14-579
05/30/2022 |
| ISTA 3A 2018 | Packaged-Products for Parcel Delivery System Shipment 70 kg (150 lb) or Less | 5-126
07/06/2020 |
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## Conclusion
Based on the indications for use/intended use, technological characteristics, performance/nonclinical testing, and comparison to the predicate devices, the subject devices are substantially equivalent to the legally marketed predicate devices.
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