SIEMENS MEDICAL INFROMATION BUS (MIB II) PROTOCOL CONVERTER
K020277 · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · DRQ · Feb 19, 2002 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K020277
Device Name
SIEMENS MEDICAL INFROMATION BUS (MIB II) PROTOCOL CONVERTER
Applicant
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product Code
DRQ · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Feb 19, 2002
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 870.2060
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Siemens Medical Information Bus (MIB/MIB II and MIB Duo) Protocol Converters are intended for use in an environment where patient care is provided by healthcare professionals (Physician, Nurse, Technician) when the professional determines that a third party medical device that provides data, such as: Siemens SV 300 ventilator, Siemens Servoi Ventilator, Baxter Vigilance blood gas/continuous cardiac output monitor, Siemens SV900 ventilator, Draeger Evita II ventilator, Draeger Evita IV ventilator, Draeger Babylog ventilator, Puritan Bennett 7200 ventilator, Draeger Narkomed II Anesthesia System, Draeger Narkomed IV Anesthesia System, Draeger Julian Anesthesia Machine, Ohmeda 7900 Anesthesia Machine, Abbott Oximetrix 3 Blood Gas Analyzer, AVL Medical Instruments: Opti Critical Care Analyzer Portable Blood Gas Analyzer, Optical Sensors Inc.: OSI - Optical CAM, VIA Medical: VIA V-ABG1 Blood Gas Chemistry Monitor; Aspect A-2000 BIS Monitor should be connected to a Siemens INFINITY Modular Monitor for display.
Device Story
Protocol converter facilitates connectivity between third-party medical devices (ventilators, anesthesia systems, blood gas analyzers, cardiac output monitors) and Siemens INFINITY modular bedside monitors. Device accepts digital data signals from third-party equipment; transforms signals via protocol conversion; outputs data for visualization on INFINITY bedside monitors and VentCentral displays. Used in clinical settings by physicians, nurses, and technicians. Enables centralized monitoring of patient data from disparate devices; supports clinical decision-making by providing integrated view of patient status. Not MRI compatible.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
Transducer signal amplifier and conditioner. Connectivity via IEEE 1073.3.1 (Medical Device Communications-Transport Profile-Connection Mode) and IEEE 1073.3.2-2000 (IrDA Based – Cable Connected). Software-based protocol conversion. Not MRI compatible.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by healthcare professionals (physicians, nurses, technicians) in clinical environments to connect specific third-party medical devices (ventilators, anesthesia systems, blood gas analyzers, cardiac output monitors, BIS monitors) to Siemens INFINITY modular bedside monitors for data display.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A transducer signal amplifier and conditioner is a device used to provide the excitation energy for the transducer and to amplify or condition the signal emitted by the transducer.
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## 510(k) SUMMARY
FEB 1 9 2002
as required per 807.92(c)
Submitters Name, Address:
Siemens Medical Systems, Inc. Electromedical Systems Group, PCS Danvers, MA 01923 Tel: (978) 907-7500 Fax: (978) 750-6879 Official Correspondent: Connie Hertel, Director, QA/RA Contact person for this submission: Penelope H. Greco Date submission was prepared: January 24, 2002
Trade Name, Common Name and Classification Name:
- A. Trade Name:
Siemens Medical Information Bus (MIB, MIB II, MIB Duo) Protocol Converter
B. Common Name, Classification Name, Class and Regulation Number:
| Common Name | Classification<br>Number | Class | Regulation<br>Number |
|---------------------------------------------|--------------------------|-------|----------------------|
| Transducer Signal amplifier and conditioner | 73 DRQ | II | 21 CFR 870.2060 |
Legally Marketed Device Identification:
Siemens INFINITY MIB II Duo: 510(k) K012461
Siemens INFINITY MIB II Protocol Converter: 510(k) K010640
Siemens Medical Information Bus (MIB) Protocol Converter:
510(k) K970368, K973222, K991661, K003248
Siemens MVWS and INFINITY Network with INFINITY VentViewer (K003246)
Description of Modification:
The Medical Information Bus (MIB) Protocol Converters have received six 510(k) clearances for connectivity with third party devices.
- 1. 510(k) K970368 was cleared for interface with Siemens SV300 ventilator and the Baxter Vigilance blood gas/continuous cardiac output monitor.
- 2. 510(k) K973222 was cleared for interface with Puritan Bennett 7200 ventilator, the Draeger Evita II, Draeger Evita IV, and Draeger Babylog ventilators, and Siemens SV900 ventilator.
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COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL
Siemens Medical Systems, Inc. Electromedical Systems Group, PCS
16 Electronics Avenue Danvers, MA 01923
Tel: (978) 907-7500 Fax: (978) 750-6879
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| 3. | 510(k) K991661 was cleared for interface with |
|----|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Anesthesia Systems |
| | Dräger Narkomed II Dräger Narkomed IV Dräger Julian Ohmeda 7900 |
| | Point of Care Blood Gas Analyzers |
| | Abbott Oximetrix 3 |
| | AVL Medical Instruments |
| | Opti Critical Care Analyzer, Portable Blood Gas Analyzer |
| | Optical Sensors Inc. |
| | OSI - Optical CAM |
| | VIA Medical |
| | VIA V-ABG1 Blood Gas Chemistry Monitor |
- 510K) K003248 was cleared for interface with the Aspect BIS monitor 4.
- 510(k) K010640 introduced Siemens INFINITY MIB II Protocol Converter 5.
- 510(k) K012461 introduced Siemens INFINITY MIB II Duo Protocol Converter 6.
Minor software modifications have been implemented in the MIB/MIB II and MIB Duo protocol converters, and a device specific accessory cable is now available that allows an interface connection for Siemens Servoi Ventilator (K010925) to the INFINITY modular moritors (SC 9000/SC7000/SC9000XL/SC8000). This connection enables the display of Servoi Ventilator data on an INFINITY modular monitor and on the VentCentral display (K003246) of the MultiView WorkStation.
Intended Use:
The Siemens Medical Information Bus (MIB/MIB II and MIB Duo) Protocol Converters are intended for use in an environment where patient care is provided by healthcare professionals (Physician, Nurse, Technician) when the professional determines that a third party medical device that provides data, such as: Siemens SV 300 ventilator, Siemens Servoi Ventilator, Baxter Vigilance blood gas/continuous cardiac output monitor, Siemens SV900 ventilator, Draeger Evita II ventilator, Draeger Evita IV ventilator, Draeger Babylog ventilator, Puritan Bennett 7200 ventilator, Draeger Narkomed II Anesthesia System, Draeger Narkomed IV Anesthesia System, Draeger Julian Anesthesia Machine, Ohmeda 7900 Anesthesia Machine, Abbott Oximetrix 3 Blood Gas Analyzer, AVL Medical Instruments: Opti Critical Care Analyzer Portable Blood Gas Analyzer, Optical Sensors Inc.: OSI - Optical CAM, VIA Medical: VIA V-ABG1 Blood Gas Chemistry Monitor; Aspect A-2000 BIS Monitor should be connected to a Siemens INFINITY Modular Monitor for display.
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# COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL
Siemens Medical Systems, Inc. Electromedical Systems Group, PCS
16 Electronics Avenue Danvers, MA 01923
Tel: (978) 907-7500 Fax: (978) 750-6879
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Assessment of non-clinical performance data for equivalence: Section K
Assessment of clinical performance data for equivalence: Not applicable
Biocompatability: Not applicable
Sterilization: Not applicable
Standards and Guidances: 1073.3.1 Medical Device Communications-Transport Profile-Connection Mode 1073.3.2 - 2000 IEEE Standard for Medical Communications Transport Profile – IrDA Based – Cable Connected
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#### COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL
Siemens Medical Systems, Inc. Electromedical Systems Group, PCS
16 Electronics Avenue Danvers, MA 01923
Tel: (978) 907-7500 Fax: (978) 750-6879
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
FEB 1 9 2002
Ms. Penelope H. Greco Regulatory Submissions Manager Siemens Medical Systems, Inc. Electromedical Systems Group, PCS 16 Electronics Avenue Danvers, MA 01923
Re: K020277
KU20277
Trade/Device Name: Siemens Medical Information Bus (MIB II) Protocol Converter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2060 Regulation Name: Transducer Signal Amplifier and Conditioner Regulatory Class: II (two) Product Code: DRQ Dated: January 24, 2002 Received: January 28, 2002
Dear Ms. Greco:
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Enclosure
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# 510(k) Number (if known): KO2O273
Device Name: Siemens Medical Information Bus (MIB) Protocol Converters
Indications for Use:
The Medical Information Bus (MIB) II & MIB Duo) are indicated for use in an
The Medical Information Bus (MB) Protocol Coureticals (MBS) Physician, Nurse, Technician)
environment where patient care is provided by healthcare than provide data, such as: environment where patient care is provided by nealthoute provide data, such as:
when the professional determines that third party medical devices that provide data, such as:
> Siemens SV 300 ventilator Siemens Servoi ventilator Slemens Selvor venthator
> Baxter Vigilance blood gas/continuous cardiac output monitor Siemens SV900 ventilator Draeger Evita II ventilator Draeger Evita IV ventilator Draeger Babylog ventilator Puritan Bennett 7200 ventilator Draeger Narkomed II Anesthesia System Draeger Narkomed IV Anesthesia System Draeger Julian Anesthesia Machine Ohmeda 7900 Anesthesia Machine Abbott Oximetrix 3 Blood Gas Analyzer Abbott Oximetrix 3 Blood Gas Analyzer, Portable Blood Gas Analyzer, Portable Blood Gas Analyzer
> AVL Medical Instruments: Opti Critical Care Analyzer, Portable Blood Gas Analy Optical Sensors Inc .: OSI - Optical CAM Optical Sonsolo IA V-ABG1 Blood Gas Chemistry Monitor Aspect A-2000 BIS Monitor
should be connected to a Siemens INFINITY Modular Bedside Monitor (SC 9000 / SC 8000 / SC 9000XL) for display.
Note: *The SC 9000 does not support communication with the Aspect BIS Monitor
## MRI Compatibility Statement:
MRI Compatibility Statement:
The MIB, MIB II and MIB DUO Protocol Converters are not compatible for use in a MRI magnetic field.
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| Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) | |
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| Prescription Use | <div style="text-align:left;">✓</div> |
| (Per 21 CFR 801.109) | |
| | OR |
| | Over-The-Counter Use ____ |
Division of Cardiovascular & Respiratory Devices
| 510(k) Number | K02027 |
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