GEMINI PC-1,PC-2, PC-2TX,PC-4, SIGNATURE EDITION INFUSION PUMP (SE), MEDSYSTEM III INFUSION (MSIII), MEDSYSTEM PATIENT C
K012383 · Alaris Medical Systems, Inc. · FRN · Oct 2, 2001 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K012383
Device Name
GEMINI PC-1,PC-2, PC-2TX,PC-4, SIGNATURE EDITION INFUSION PUMP (SE), MEDSYSTEM III INFUSION (MSIII), MEDSYSTEM PATIENT C
Applicant
Alaris Medical Systems, Inc.
Product Code
FRN · General Hospital
Decision Date
Oct 2, 2001
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5725
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
ALARIS Medical Systems infusion pumps are intended for use in today's growing professional healthcare environment including hospitals, healthcare facilities, home care professional transport that utilize infusion pumps for the delivery of fluids, medications, blood and blood products. The following ALARIS Medical Systems infusion pumps are indicated for continuous or intermittent delivery through clinically acceptable routes of administration such as intennitions (IV), intra-arterial (IA), subcutaneous, epidural, enteral, or irrigation of fluid spaces: - IMED® Gemini Infusion Pump / Controllers model PC-1® . - IMED Gemini Infusion Pump / Controllers model PC-2® ● - IMED Gemini Infusion Pump/Controller model PC-2TX® ● - IMED Gemini Infusion Pump/Controller model PC-4® ● - IVAC® Signature Edition® Infusion Pumps . - IVAC MedSystem III® Multi-channel Infusion Pumps . - IVAC MedSystem III* Multi-channel Infusion Pumps with DLE . - ALARIS Medical Medley™ Patient Care System ● Note: See the appropriate Directions for Use (DFU) for infusion system specifications.
Device Story
Electrical volumetric infusion pumps; control rate and monitor flow of fluids/medications. Used when gravity administration is insufficient; applications include continuous epidural anesthesia, enteral delivery, IV cardiovascular drugs, chemotherapy, and blood transfusions. Operated by healthcare professionals in hospitals, facilities, home care, and transport. Devices provide accurate fluid delivery compared to manual gravity sets; output allows clinicians to manage complex infusion therapies. No changes to device hardware or software; submission expands indications for use to better reflect clinical environment and competitive landscape.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data; bench testing only. No changes were made to the devices to support the expansion of indications, therefore performance data was not required.
Technological Characteristics
Electrical volumetric infusion pumps. Sensing/actuation principle involves controlled fluid delivery via pump mechanism. Connectivity and software details not specified. No changes to materials or design from previously cleared versions.
Indications for Use
Indicated for continuous or intermittent delivery of fluids, medications, blood, and blood products via IV, intra-arterial, subcutaneous, epidural, enteral, or irrigation routes in professional healthcare, home care, and medical transport settings.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An infusion pump is a device used in a health care facility to pump fluids into a patient in a controlled manner. The device may use a piston pump, a roller pump, or a peristaltic pump and may be powered electrically or mechanically. The device may also operate using a constant force to propel the fluid through a narrow tube which determines the flow rate. The device may include means to detect a fault condition, such as air in, or blockage of, the infusion line and to activate an alarm.
IVAC MedSystem III Volumetric Infusion Pumps (K933545)
ALARIS Medical Medley Patient Care System (K950419)
IVAC MedSystem III Volumetric Infusion Pump with DLE (K961486)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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K012383
## SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS ALARIS Medical Systems®, Inc.
### SUBMITTER INFORMATION
| A. | Company Name: | ALARIS Medical Systems, Inc. |
|----|--------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
| B. | Company Address: | 10221 Wateridge Circle<br>San Diego, CA 92121 |
| C. | Company Phone:<br>Company Fax: | (858) 458-7563<br>(858) 458-6223 |
| D. | Contact Person: | Renée L. Fluet<br>Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist |
| E. | Date Summary Prepared: | July 26, 2001 |
#### DEVICE IDENTIFICATION
| B.<br>C. | Trade/Proprietary Name:<br>Classification | Pump, Infusion<br>Pump, Infusion, 21CFR 880.5725, Class II<br>Product Code FRN |
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| | | |
### SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
The ALARIS Medical Systems line of infusion pumps as listed below are of comparable type and are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices, the Abbott Plum XL and Baxter's line of Colleague® Infusion Pumps.
| ALARIS Medical Infusion Pumps | 510(k) # | Date Cleared |
|---------------------------------------------------------|----------|--------------|
| IMED Gemini PC-1 Volumetric Infusion Pump | K883993 | 12/19/88 |
| IMED Gemini PC-4 Volumetric Infusion Pump | K921370 | 06/09/92 |
| IVAC Signature Edition Volumetric Infusion Pumps | K931549 | 10/12/93 |
| IMED Gemini PC-2TX Volumetric Infusion Pump | K933144 | 10/12/93 |
| IVAC MedSystem III Volumetric Infusion Pumps | K933545 | 09/29/94 |
| ALARIS Medical Medley Patient Care System | K950419 | 6/21/95 |
| IVAC MedSystem III Volumetric Infusion Pump with<br>DLE | K961486 | 04/17/98 |
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## SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS, Continued ALARIS Medical Systems, Inc. Page 2 of 3
Predicate Device(s)
| Manufacturer and Device | 510(k) # | Date Cleared |
|----------------------------------------------------------|----------|--------------|
| Abbott Plum XL Infusion Pump | K010924 | 04/06/01 |
| Colleague Volumetric and CX Volumetric Infusion<br>Pumps | K002211 | 08/28/00 |
#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION
ALARIS Medical Systems line of infusion pumps are electrical volumetric infusion pumps that are used to control the rate or monitor the flow of solution or medication. In general, infusion pumps are used when the solution to be administered needs to be delivered with greater accuracy or at a higher flow than can be provided through a manually adjusted gravity administration set. Because they allow more accurate fluid delivery, infusion pumps have proven to be useful in applications such as continuous epidural anesthesia, enteral delivery, administration of IV cardiovascular drugs, chemotherapy, and blood transfusions.
This 510(k) Premarket Notification is being submitted to expand the intended use to include specific indications for ALARIS Medical infusion pumps. The current indications will expand to include detailed information such as administration route, target population, and intended user. This expansion will serve to better represent the ALARIS Medical infusion pump as used in today's healthcare environment, as well as, provide a better competitive comparison with other infusion pumps. Expansion of the indications as described in this submission does not alter the intended use of the device nor does it affect performance, safety, or efficacy of any of the devices.
07/26/01
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## SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS, Continued ALARIS Medical Systems, Inc. Page 3 of 3
#### INTENDED USE
ALARIS Medical Systems infusion pumps are intended for use in today's growing professional healthcare environment including hospitals, healthcare facilities, home care professional fransport that utilize infusion pumps for the delivery of fluids, medications, blood and blood products.
The following ALARIS Medical Systems infusion pumps are indicated for continuous or intermittent delivery through clinically acceptable routes of administration such as intennitions (IV), intra-arterial (IA), subcutaneous, epidural, enteral, or irrigation of fluid spaces:
- IMED® Gemini Infusion Pump / Controllers model PC-1® .
- IMED Gemini Infusion Pump / Controllers model PC-2® ●
- IMED Gemini Infusion Pump/Controller model PC-2TX® ●
- IMED Gemini Infusion Pump/Controller model PC-4® ●
- IVAC® Signature Edition® Infusion Pumps .
- IVAC MedSystem III® Multi-channel Infusion Pumps .
- IVAC MedSystem III* Multi-channel Infusion Pumps with DLE .
- ALARIS Medical Medley™ Patient Care System ●
Note: See the appropriate Directions for Use (DFU) for infusion system specifications.
# TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
A comparison of the technological characteristics of the ALARIS Medical line of infusion purps and the predicate devices has been performed. The results of this comparison pamps and that the ALARIS Medical Line of infusion pumps with expanded indications for use are equivalent to the original 510(k) devices as well as, the Abbott Plum XL Infusion Pump (K010924) and the Baxter Healthcare line of Colleague® Infusion Pumps (K002211).
#### PERFORMANCE DATA
There are no changes to the devices to support the expansion of indications. Therefore performance data is not necessary.
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07/26/01
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OCT - 2 2001
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Ms. Renee L. Fluet Regulatory Affairs Specialist Alaris Medical Systems, Incorporated 10221 Wateridge Circle San Diego, California 92121-2733
Re: K012383
Trade/Device Name: ALARIS Medical Systems® Infusion Pump Regulation Number: 880.5725 Regulation Name: Infusion Pump Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FRN Dated: July 26, 2001 Received: July 27, 2001
Dear Ms. Fluet:
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. 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 (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting vour 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.
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.
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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); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 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 21 CFR Part 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4618. 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 Part 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer 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,
Timothy A. Ulatowski Director Division of Dental, Infection Control and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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#### INDICATIONS FOR USE
510(k) Number:
K012383 (To Be Assigned By FDA)
Device Trade Name:
ALARIS Medical Systems Infusion Pumps
Indications for Use:
ALARIS Medical Systems infusion pumps are intended for use in today's growing professional healthcare environment including healthcare facilities, home care, and medical transport that utilize infusion pumps for the delivery of fluids, medications, blood and blood products.
The following ALARIS Medical Systems infusion pumps are indicated for continuous or intermittent delivery through clinically acceptable routes of administration such as intravenous (IV), intra-arterial (IA), subcutaneous, epidural, enteral, or irrigation of fluid spaces:
- IMED® Gemini Infusion Pump / Controllers model PC-1® ●
- IMED® Gemini Infusion Pump / Controllers model PC-2® .
- IMED® Gemini Infusion Pump/Controller model PC-2TX® .
- IMED® Gemini Infusion Pump/Controller model PC-40 .
- IVAC® Signature Edition® Infusion Pumps
- IVAC® MedSystem III®, Multi-channel Infusion Pumps .
- IVAC® MedSystem III® Multi-channel Infusion Pumps with DLE .
- . ALARIS Medical Medley" Patient Care System
Note: See the appropriate Directions for Use (DFU) for infusion system specifications.
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Prescription Use
(Per 21 CFR 801.109)
OR
Over-The-Counter Use _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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(Division Sign-Off) Division of Dental, Infection Control, and General Hospital De 510(k) Number --
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0029 07/20/01
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Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
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Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
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What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
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Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
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How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
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Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
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Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
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Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
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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.
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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.
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Try it yourself
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