The purpose and function of the C3 patient monitor continuous ECG, heart rate, non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP), functional arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2), respiration rate, temperature and carbon dioxide (CO2) for single patient use on adult and pediatric patients in hospital-type facilities, such as clinics, clinics. Clinical users may use the monitor during hospital transport.
Device Story
C3 Patient Monitor is a compact, portable device for measuring, processing, and displaying physiological data; inputs include 3-lead ECG, SpO2 (via light transmissivity), thermistor-based temperature, oscillometric NIBP, and exhaled CO2 (via remote sensor). Device processes signals to provide real-time waveforms, digital vital signs, and tabular trends on an LCD screen or optional thermal strip chart recorder. Operated by clinical staff in hospitals or during transport. Output enables continuous patient assessment and clinical decision-making. Powered by internal sealed lead-acid batteries. Design derived from NPB-4000 predicate; features enhanced NIBP subsystem.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Performance validated against consensus standards: IEC 60601-1 (safety), IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), AAMI/ANSI EC-13 (ECG), EN 864 (EtCO2), EN 865 (SpO2), and AAMI/ANSI SP10 (NIBP). Additional testing included environmental stress (temperature, altitude, shock, vibration), battery cycle, and alarm volume testing. All tests met stated criteria.
Technological Characteristics
Compact, battery-powered (sealed lead-acid) patient monitor. Sensing: 3-lead ECG, thermistor probes, oscillometric NIBP, remote CO2 sensor, and dual-wavelength pulse oximetry. Connectivity: optional thermal strip chart recorder. Software/firmware derived from NPB-4000. Complies with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, AAMI/ANSI EC-13, EN 864, EN 865, and AAMI/ANSI SP10.
Indications for Use
Indicated for continuous monitoring of ECG, heart rate, NIBP, SpO2, respiration rate, temperature, and CO2 in adult and pediatric patients within hospital settings and during hospital transport.
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 For Analogic Corporation C3 Patient Monitor
DATE THIS SUMMARY WAS PREPARED: March 3, 2003 SUBMITTER'S NAME AND ADDRESS:
> Analogic Corporation 8 Centennial Drive Peabody, MA 01960
#### CONTACT PERSON:
Marvin Rosenbaum, Regulatory Affairs Manager Telephone (978) 977-3000 extension 3049 Facsimile (978) 977-6808
DEVICE NAME:
Proprietary or Trade Name: C3 Patient Monitor Common Name: Multi-Function Patient Monitor Classification Name: Physiological Patient Monitoring System and Accessories
#### PREDICATE DEVICE:
The legally marketed devices to which equivalence is being claimed is:
The NPB-4000 Patient Monitor that was cleared under Premarket Notification K962424.
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#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION:
The C3 Patient Monitor is a compact, lightweight monitor for measuring, processing, storing, and displaying information derived from five physiological measurements:
- Electrocardiogram (ECG). A three lead ECG is acquired and a waveform ● can be displayed real-time on the LCD screen or permanently recorded on the optical strip chart recorder. The design of the ECG function is derived directly from the predicate device, the NPB-4000.
- Pulse Oximetry (SpO2). Functional Oxygen Saturation is calculated from the ratio of light transmissivity through the capillary bed at two wavelengths. The SpO2 subsystem uses a similar printed wiring board, software and firmware that is used in the predicate device, the NPB-4000.
- The temperature is measured using thermistor probes for continuous temperature measurements.
- Blood pressure is measured non-invasively (NIBP) by the oscillometric ● method. The design of the NIBP subsystem is an enhanced version of the NIBP subsystem used in the predicate device, the NPB-4000.
- End-tidal CO2. This method pulls a constant sample flow of exhaled breath ● from the patient, and analyzes it with a remote CO2 sensor built into the measurement system.
- An optional thermal printer records waveforms, digital vital signs, and . tabular trends on a 50-mm wide strip chart.
The C3 monitor is powered by internal sealed lead-acid batteries. A fully charged battery will power the monitor for four hours.
#### INTENDED USE:
The purpose and function of the C3 patient monitor continuous ECG, heart rate, non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP), functional arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2), respiration rate, temperature and carbon dioxide (CO2) for single patient use on adult and pediatric patients in hospital-type facilities, such as clinics, clinics. Clinical users may use the monitor during hospital transport.
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#### COMPARISION OF TECHNOLIGICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
The design of the C3 Patient Monitor is derived from the design of the NPB-4000 Patient Monitor
The C3 monitor is smaller and lighter than the predicate.
## NONCLINICAL TEST USED IN DETERMINATION OF SUBSTANIAL EQUIVALENCE:
The design of the C3 Patient Monitor has been thoroughly validated at the unit and system level and meets all element of its Requirements Specification. This included the following non-clinical tests:
- IEC 60601-1, an FDA recognized consensus standard for safety of medical . electrical equipment.
- Electromagnetic Emissions Tests to determine if it was in compliance with . the EN 55011, Group 1, and Class B emissions limits.
- IEC 60601-1-2, an FDA recognized consensus standard for . electromagnetic compatibility.
- . Line Dropout and Variation Susceptibility were tested according to the FDA Reviewer Guidance for PreMarket Notification Submissions, November 1993 (Anesthesiology and Respiratory Devices Branch).
- Battery Cycle Testing .
- Operational Temperature Test ●
- Altitude Tests ●
- Alarm Volume Tests ●
- Cleanability Tests
- Mechanical Shock and Vibration Tests ●
- Shipping Container Transportation Test .
- Measure of External Temperature Rise .
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- ECG Performance Testing According to AAMI/ANSI EC-13 ●
- . EtCO2 Function Test According to EN 864/1996
- SpO2 Tested According to EN865, Pulse Oximeters Particular ● requirements: 1997.
- . NIBP Functional Testing to AAMI/ANSI SP10, Electronic or Automated Sphygmomanometers, 2nd Ed.: 1992.
All tests passed the stated criteria.
## CONCLUSIONS FROM NONCLINCAL TESTING
The testing of the C3 Patient Monitor demonstrates that the performance is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices cited above.
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MAY - 9 2003
Analogic Corporation c/o Mr. Marvin Rosenbaum Regulatory Affairs Manager 360 Audubon Road Wakefield, MA 01880
Re: K030931
Trade Name: C3 Patient Monitor Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1025 Regulation Name: Arrhythmia detector and alarm Regulatory Class: Class III (three) Product Code: MHX Dated: April 30, 2003 Received: May 1, 2003
Dear Mr. Rosenbaum:
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.
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
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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); 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), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4646. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act 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,
W. Odel N. Tule
Bram D. Zuckerman, M.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# K030931
510(k) Number (K030931):
Device Name: C3 Patient Monitor
Indications For Use:
The purpose and function of the C3 patient monitor continuous ECG, heart rate, non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP), functional arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2), respiration rate, temperature and carbon dioxide (CO2) for single patient use on adult and pediatric patients in hospital areas and hospital-type facilities, such as clinics. Clinical users may use the monitor during hospital transport.
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| Prescription Use | <span style="text-decoration: overline;">X</span> OR Over-The-Counter Use ______ |
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| 510(k) Number | K03093/ |
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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.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
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.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
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.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
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?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
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.
5. Side-by-side comparison
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.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
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.
8. Chart view
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.
9. The predicate graph
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.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.