GLOBAL ECG MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (GEMS)

K020366 · Cardiocomm Solutions, Inc. · DPS · Apr 30, 2002 · Cardiovascular

Device Facts

• Record ID: K020366
• Device Name: GLOBAL ECG MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (GEMS)
• Applicant: Cardiocomm Solutions, Inc.
• Product Code: DPS · Cardiovascular
• Decision Date: Apr 30, 2002
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 870.2340
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Software as a Medical Device

Intended Use

GEMS is intended to be used as a data management tool for cardiologists, general practitioners, cardiac or ECG technicians, nurses, monitoring service technicians, and other cardiac related institutions or care givers to store, retrieve, communicate and report ECG and ECG data acquired from a variety of ECG sources including single and multi-lead ECG devices, including diagnostic 12-lead devices. Users will be able to purchase specific modules for managing other patient cardiac related data such as pacemaker and rehabilitation data that fit their patients' needs. The ECG module may be licensed to other software developers as an ECG viewer for their products. GEMS is intended for use in clinics, hospitals, physician's offices, or anywhere a medical doctor deems appropriate. GEMS does not offer diagnosis or medical alarms. It is intended that competent human intervention be involved before any impact on health occurs. Clinical judgment and experience are used to check and interpret the data.

Device Story

GEMS is a modular software-based ECG data management system for Windows environments. It functions as a central repository for cardiology records, including ECGs, physician notes, and pacemaker/ICD data. Inputs are received via keyboard, mouse, barcode reader, serial port, or IrDA port. The system enables storage, retrieval, communication, and reporting of cardiac data. It operates in clinics, hospitals, and physician offices, managed by healthcare professionals. The software supports multi-tasking and linking of information objects. It does not provide automated diagnosis or medical alarms; clinical judgment is required for all interpretations. The system benefits patients by centralizing cardiac history and facilitating efficient data access for clinicians to support decision-making.

Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Software heart rate calculation functionality was verified against AAMI EC38 standards.

Technological Characteristics

Software-based ECG management system for Windows 98/NT/2000. Modular architecture. Supports client-server database management. Connectivity via serial port, IrDA, and network (LAN/WAN). Heart rate calculation algorithm compliant with AAMI EC38.

Indications for Use

Indicated for cardiologists, GPs, cardiac/ECG technicians, nurses, and monitoring service technicians to manage ECG data from single/multi-lead and 12-lead devices. Used in clinics, hospitals, and physician offices. No specific age or gender restrictions. Contraindications: Not for life-supporting/sustaining use; does not provide automated diagnosis or medical alarms.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

An electrocardiograph is a device used to process the electrical signal transmitted through two or more electrocardiograph electrodes and to produce a visual display of the electrical signal produced by the heart.

Predicate Devices

• Brentwood PC-ECG (K955023)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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APR 3 0 2002

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## Submitter

| Name: | CardioComm Solutions Inc. |
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| Address: | 201 – 3060 Cedar Hill Road<br>Victoria, B.C., Canada<br>V8T 3J5 |
| Phone: | [phone] |
| Fax: | [phone] |
| Contact: | Angela Halwas |
| Date: | January 30, 2002 |

510(k) SUMMARY

This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.

The assigned 510(k) number is: K982384.

## Device

Global ECG Management System II (GEMS) Name:

Brentwood PC-ECG (K955023) Substantial Equivalence is claimed to:

## Description:

GEMS is a software product designed for Microsoft Windows 98, Windows NT, and Windows 2000 operating systems running on an IBM compatible platform. GEMS is compatible with industry standard client server database management systems and as such will operate standalone or on a local or wide area networks. GEMS consists of a user interface that enables health care professionals to input, store, and output data from a relational database.

The product consists of a set of modules that can be installed as required to customize the application to individual users' needs. Modular design has the benefit of encapsulating changes within the overall application. If a module changes, then in most cases the change will affect only that module and will not affect the rest of the program. This permits more efficient and controlled development and testing, and prevents new and unknown safety issues and anomalies from being introduced. This stability contributes to the safety and reliability of the product.

GEMS is capable of multi-tasking and supports the linking and embedding of related information objects in the ECG. The software stores all aspects of a patient's cardiology record including: arrhythmia diagnosis, pathological

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#### GEMS (K982384) -- 510(k) Summary

diagnosis, ECGs, ECG information, physician notes, clinical history, pacemaker/ICD data and associated reports.

Data can be entered via keyboard, mouse, bar code reader, serial port, or IrDA port, and stored to and retrieved from any computer media. Information can be displayed on the computer monitor or printed.

GEMS is not a life-supporting or life-sustaining system. It is intended that competent human intervention be involved before any impact on health occurs. Clinical judgment and experience are used to check and interpret the data.

#### Intended Use:

GEMS is intended to be used as a data management tool for cardiologists, general practitioners, cardiac or ECG technicians, nurses, monitoring service technicians, and other cardiac related institutions or care givers to store, retrieve, communicate and report ECG and ECG data acquired from a variety of ECG sources including single and multi-lead ECG devices, including diagnostic 12lead devices. Users will be able to purchase specific modules for managing other patient cardiac related data such as pacemaker and rehabilitation data that fit their patients' needs. The ECG module may be licensed to other software developers as an ECG viewer for their products. GEMS is intended for use in clinics, hospitals, physician's offices, or anywhere a medical doctor deems appropriate. GEMS does not offer diagnosis or medical alarms. It is intended that competent human intervention be involved before any impact on health occurs. Clinical judgment and experience are used to check and interpret the data.

#### Technological Characteristics:

Only one feature of GEMS cannot be found in the predicate device: heart rate calculation in software. Testing for calculation of heart rate in software has been completed and submitted according to the relevant sections of AAMI EC38.

All other features of GEMS are present in the predicate. GEMS is therefore substantially equivalent to the predicate device.

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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

# APR 3 0 2002

Ms. Angela Halwas Quality System Manager CardioComm Solutions, Inc. 201 - 3060 Cedar Hill Road Victoria, B.C., Canada V8T 3J5

Re: K020366

Trade Name: Global ECG Management System II (GEMS) Regulation Name: Electrocardiograph Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2340 Regulatory Class: Class II (two) Product Code: 74 DPS Dated: January 31, 2002 Received: February 4, 2002

Dear Ms. Halwas:

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 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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# Page 2 - Ms. Angela Halwas

Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean I lease oc advised that I Dri brisaantes vour device complies with other requirements of the Act that I Dr Has Intact and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must or any 1 coolar bakated that egirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set CI IT rat 6077, idoomig (DI 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) This letter will anow you to ough finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally premainst notification " 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 additionally 21 Of ICP article of the stime on the promotion and advertising of Compliance at [phone] of Compliance at [phone]. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). regaration on information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Oiner general miormation on your nernational and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number [phone] or [phone] or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html

Sincerely yours,

V. Craig Tiller, Ph.D.

Donna-Bea Tillman, Ph.D. Acting Director Division of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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KOZO368 510(k) Number (if known):

Global ECG Management System (GEMS) Device Name:

Indications For Use:

GEMS is intended to be used as a data management tool for cardiologists, general practitioners, cardiac or ECG technicians, nurses, monitoring service technicians, and other cardiac related institutions or care givers to store, retrieve, communicate and report ECG and ECG data acquired from a variety of ECG sources including single and multi-lead ECG devices, including diagnostic 12-lead devices. Users will be able to purchase specific modules for managing other patient cardiac related data such as pacemaker and rehabilitation data that fit their patients' needs. The ECG module may be licensed to other software developers as an ECG viewer for their products. GEMS is intended for use in clinics, hospitals, physician's offices, or anywhere a medical doctor deems appropriate. GEMS does not offer diagnosis or medical alarms. It is intended that competent human intervention be involved before any impact on health occurs. Clinical judgment and experience are used to check and interpret the data.

(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Division of Cardiovascular & Respiratory Devices
510(k) Number K020362

(Optional Format 3-10-98)

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