K984089 · Zymed Medical Instrumentation · DSI · Feb 16, 1999 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K984089
Device Name
ZYMED TELEMETRY SYSTEM, MODEL EASI VIEW
Applicant
Zymed Medical Instrumentation
Product Code
DSI · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Feb 16, 1999
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1025
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
Assessment of symptoms that may be related to rhythm disturbances of the heart: Patients with palpitations; The evaluation of arrhythmia's in patients from pediatric to adult age. Assessment of risk in patients with or without symptoms of arrhythmia. Assessment of efficacy of Antiarrhythmic therapy. Assessment of Pacemaker Function. Assessment of real time ST segment analysis. Assessment of symptomatic or asymptomatic patients, to evaluate for, ischemic heart disease and arrhythmia analysis during exercise testing. Assessment is for single-hospital environment. Assessment of EASI derived 12-lead ST measurements is recommended for patients that meet the following parameters. 1. Ages: 33 to 82 years 2. Heights: 147 to 185 cm (58 to 73 in) 3. Weights: 53 to 118 kg (117 to 261lb) 4. Height to Weight Ratios: 1.41 to 2.99 cm/kg (0.25 to 0.54 in/lb.)
Device Story
Zymed Telemetry System (EasiView) provides real-time cardiac monitoring for up to eight patients in a single-hospital environment. System inputs include ECG signals from patient-worn transmitters (VHF band 174-216 MHz) and cardiac pacemaker information. The central monitoring unit performs real-time ECG waveform analysis, including arrhythmia detection, classification, and multi-channel automatic ST analysis. Output is displayed on an SVGA monitor, with options for strip chart recording, laser printing, and full disclosure data review. Clinicians use these tools to assess rhythm disturbances, evaluate antiarrhythmic therapy efficacy, and monitor ST segments. The system aids clinical decision-making by providing visual/audible alarms and detailed cardiac performance data, potentially improving patient diagnosis and treatment outcomes.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance validated against industry-standard AHA, MIT, and European ST-T (EST) databases. Metrics included sensitivity (SE), positive predictivity (+P), and false positive rate (FPR) for QRS, Ventricular, Couplets, and Short/Long runs. ST analysis performance measured via Episode Sensitivities (ESE), Episode Positive Predictivity (E+P), Duration Sensitivity (DSE), and Duration Positive Predictivity (D+P). System demonstrated performance in high heart rates (>300 bpm) and noise conditions (baseline, electrode, muscle) equal to or better than the predicate.
Technological Characteristics
IBM PC AT compatible platform; 200 MHz Pentium Pro CPU; 64 MB RAM; 1.6 GB hard disk; SVGA display. Transmitters operate on tunable VHF frequencies (174-216 MHz). Supports 4, 6, or 8-bed monitoring. Connectivity includes strip chart, laser printer, and networking. Software runs on Windows NT/DOS compatible OS. Features EASI derived 12-lead ST analysis.
Indications for Use
Indicated for pediatric to adult patients requiring cardiac rhythm monitoring, arrhythmia evaluation, pacemaker function assessment, ST segment analysis, and ischemic heart disease evaluation. EASI derived 12-lead ST measurements indicated for patients aged 33-82, height 147-185 cm, weight 53-118 kg, and specific height-to-weight ratios.
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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#### 510(k) Summary
Submitter:
Dudley Harris, Director of Regulatory Affairs/QA Zymed Medical Instrumentation 20 North Aviador Street Camarillo, CA 93010 805/987-9532 Fax: 800/235-5941 (401) Phone: Date of Summary: 12-3-98 D. Harris - see above Contact:
Trade Name: Common Name: Classification Name: (per 21 CFR 870.1025) Zymed Telemetry System: Model EasiView Telemetry Central Station Monitor Detection and Alarm, Arrhythmia
Legally marketed device to which S.E. is claimed. Zymed Telemetry System: Model EasiView - 510(k) K 980186
Description: A Zymed Telemetry monitoring system consists of a series of interface devices to include ECG transmitters, a central Telemetry monitoring computerized unit with a strip chart recorder, Easi 5 (12 lead derived), and laser printer. The Zymed central monitor supports up to eight patients for real time cardiac monitoring. The system displays each patient's ECG continuously on the screen while performing real time ECG waveform analysis for all eight patients. This analysis permits immediate detection and classification of abnormal beats, cardiac rhythm disturbances and variations.
Each ECG transmitter's frequency can be programmed to operate at any frequency within the entire VHF band. For US domestic sites, the transmitters will comply with FCC band allocations (174-216 Mbz). In addition to ECG data, the transmitters also detect and transmit cardiac pacemaker information. Other information including transmitter status and individual lead impedance is also transmitted to the Zymed system for overall system safety and efficacy.
The Zymed system presents the user with a number of clinical tools such as visual and audible alarms and derived 12 lead display for the diagnosis of patients with various heart conditions. The system also provides tools to review a patient's cardiac performance. On-line review mechanisms as well as detailed analysis screens have been designed into the system to facilitate and to enhance the patient's diagnosis and treatment. Features such as individual ECG printouts, multi-channel automatic ST analysis, trend data analysis, and Full Disclosure data further enhance the system's qualities as a valuable and practical clinical tool.
The system has the following options available:
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Choice of 4, 6, or 8 bed central monitor Full disclosure screen and printout (full resolution programmable from 0 to 168 hours) Choice of 6 lead sets, based on transmitter capability Full arrhythmia analysis to include multi-channel automatic ST Analysis 12 lead ECGD Laser Printer, print server options Strip Chart Networking
Intended use:
- Assessment of symptoms that may be related to rhythm disturbances of the heart: Patients with . palpitations; The evaluation of arrhythmia's in patients from pediatric to adult age.
- Assessment of risk in patients with or without symptoms of arrhythmia.
- Assessment of efficacy of Antiarrhythmic therapy. .
- . Assessment of Pacemaker Function.
- Assessment of real time ST segment analysis .
- . Assessment of symptomatic or asymptomatic patients, to evaluate for, ischemic heart disease and arrhythmia analysis during exercise testing.
- Assessment is for single-hospital environment.
- Assessment of EASI derived 12-lead ST measurements is recommended for patients that meet the . following parameters.
- 1. Ages: 33 to 82 years
- 2. Heights: 147 to 185 cm (58 to 73 in)
- 3. Weights: 53 to 118 kg (117 to 2611b)
- 4. Height to Weight Ratios: 1.41 to 2.99 cm/kg (0.25 to 0.54 in/b.)
A review of the technological characteristics compared to the predicate devices are:
| Platform | Easi View (New)<br>telemetry system | EasiView (Old)<br>telemetry system |
|---------------------|-------------------------------------|------------------------------------|
| Type | IBM PC AT Compatible | Same |
| CPU | 200 Mhz Pentium Pro | Same |
| RAM | 64 M Bytes | Same |
| Hard Disk | 1.6 G Bytes | Same |
| Display | SVGA | Same |
| Transmitters: | | |
| 3 channel | yes | yes |
| Tunable frequencies | 174-216 Mhz | Same |
Software:
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| Number of patients | 4, 6, or 8 | Same |
|---------------------------------|------------------------------|--------------|
| Operating System | Windows NT<br>DOS Compatible | Same |
| Data Storage | 24 hrs of EKG/Channel | Same |
| Number of leads for Analysis: 3 | | |
| Automatic ST Analysis | yes, 12 derived leads | yes, 3 leads |
| Manual ST Analysis | no | no |
The only difference between the two Zymed systems is the extension of automatic ST Analysis to the derived 12 lead.
Performance was measured against industry accepted AHA (AHA), MIT (MIT) and European ST-T (EST) databases. Results were typical for the real time monitoring environment for the EasiView as targeted. Separate sensitivities (SE), positive predictivity (+P), and false positive rate (FPR) were examined for each database and measured for QRS, Ventricular, Couplets, Short runs and Long runs. Separate Episode Sensitivities (ESE), Episode Positive Predictivity (E+P), Duration Sensitivity (DSE) and Duration Positive Predictivity (D+P) were examined for the European ST-T(EST) database and measured for ST analysis. High heart rates to include pediatric patients were demonstrated to be within recommended guidelines in excess of 300 bom, and performance in the presence of noise indicates the new system is equal to or better than the old system when looking at baseline, electrode or muscle as the cause of noise.
In summary, performance data between the two systems shows nearly identical data, and therefore, supports a claim of Substantial Equivalence.
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## TRUTHFUL AND ACCURATE STATEMENT
## PREMARKET NOTIFICATION AND ACCURATE STATEMENT (As required by 21 CR 807.87(1))
I certify that, in my capacity as Director of Regulatory Affairs/Quality Assurance, I believe to the best of my knowledge, that all data and information submitted in the premarket notification are truthful and accurate and that no material fact has been omitted.
Dudley Harvista
J. Dudley Harris
11/13/98
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J. Dudley Harris Director Regulatory Affairs Quality Assurance Phone: 800/235-5941 Fax: 805/987-9532
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
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Mr. Dudley Harris Director Requlatory Affairs/Quality Assurance Zymed Inc. 20 North Aviador Street Camarillo, CA 93010-8348
Re: K984089 Zymed Telemetry System, Model Easi View Trade Name: Regulatory Class: III Product Code: DSI Dated: November 13, 1998 November 16, 1998 Received:
Dear Mr. Harris:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to leqally 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). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. 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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with 895. the Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, as set forth in the Quality System Requlation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic QS inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices
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under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4586. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,
Thomas J. Callahan
Thomas J. Callaha Director Division of Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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#### 510(k) Number: K984089
Device Name: EasiView Telemetry Monitoring System
Indications for Use:
- Assessment of symptoms that may be related to rhythm disturbances of the heart; Patients . with palpitations; The evaluations of arrhythmia's in patients from pediatric to adult age.
- Assessment of risk in patients with or without symptoms of arrhythmia. .
- Assessment of efficacy of Antiarrhythmia therapy. .
- Assessment of Pacemaker Function. .
- Assessment of real time ST segment analysis.
- Assessment of symptomatic or asymptomatic patients, to evaluate for, ischemic heart disease . and arrhythmias analysis during exercise testing.
- Assessment is indicated for single-hospital environment. .
- Assessment of EASI derived 12-lead ST measurements is recommended for patients that ● meet the following parameters.
- 1. Ages: 33 to 82 years
- 2. Heights: 147 to 185 cm (58 to 73 in)
- 3. Weights: 53 to 118 kg (117 to 261 lb)
- 4. Height to Weight ratios: 1.41 to 2.99 cm/kg ( 0.25 to 0.54 in/lb.)
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