DATEX OHMEDA S/5 NETWORK AND CENTRAL (ICENTRAL) '03 WITH L-NET03 SOFTWARE
Applicant
Datex-Ohmeda
Product Code
MSX · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Nov 26, 2003
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.2300
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
The Datex-Ohmeda S/5TM Network and iCentral transfers information between networked Datex-Ohmeda devices in the Datex-Ohmeda monitor network. It also allows information transfer between several iCentrals. Within one Datex-Ohmeda monitor network it allows a networked device to display, store, print and otherwise process information received from other networked devices. The Datex-Ohmeda S/5TM iCentral maintains the network connections between the Datex-Ohmeda bedside monitors and other networked devices in Datex-Ohmeda monitor network. Network connections consist of hardwired network cables and/or Wireless LAN (WLAN) connections. Furthermore, it coordinates the transfer of information between devices in the Datex-Ohmeda S/5TM Network as well as between the Datex-Ohmeda Network and Hospital Information Systems (HIS). The Datex-Ohmeda S/5TM iCentral can be used for remote monitor management, storing, printing, viewing, reviewing or otherwise processing of information from several bedside monitors or other networked devices. The Datex-Ohmeda S/5TM Network will be used for patients in the hospital and it is meant for continuous use. The device is for use by qualified personnel only.
Device Story
System facilitates real-time communication, record keeping, and data management within hospital networks; connects bedside monitors (e.g., S/5 Anesthesia, Critical Care, Cardiocap 5) via hardwired or WLAN connections. iCentral acts as primary communication maintainer; processes inputs including physiological data (ECG, EEG, NMT, Entropy, VO2), alarms, and trend data. Outputs include centralized display of patient values, alarm notifications, and printed reports (anesthesia records, ICU reports, full disclosure, PDF printouts). Operated by qualified clinicians in clinical settings; enables remote monitor management, multi-patient viewing, and integration with Hospital Information Systems (HIS). Benefits include improved clinical workflow, continuous patient oversight, and seamless data transfer during patient transport.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Verification and validation of specifications performed against safety standards including EN60950, EN55022/55024, IEC 60601-1-4, and ISO 9703-1/2. No clinical data presented.
Technological Characteristics
Networked system comprising cabling, patch panels, racks, and WLAN access points. Software-based licensing model. Connectivity via hardwired Ethernet or WLAN. Supports integration with HIS. Complies with IEC 60601-1-4 for programmable medical systems. UI developed using Microsoft Windows services.
Indications for Use
Indicated for continuous hospital use by qualified personnel to facilitate remote monitoring, data management, and information transfer between networked Datex-Ohmeda bedside monitors and other devices.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A cardiac monitor (including cardiotachometer and rate alarm) is a device used to measure the heart rate from an analog signal produced by an electrocardiograph, vectorcardiograph, or blood pressure monitor. This device may sound an alarm when the heart rate falls outside preset upper and lower limits.
Predicate Devices
Datex-Ohmeda S/5 Network and Central '02 (K022507)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# Premarket Notification 510(k) Summary As required by section 807.92 Datex Ohmeda S/5 Network and Central (iCentral) '03 with L-NET03 Software
# GENERAL COMPANY INFORMATION as required by 807.92(a)(1)
# COMPANY NAME/ADDRESS/PHONE/FAX:
Datex-Ohmeda 86 Pilgrim Road Needham, MA 02492 USA Tel: 781-449-8685 Fax: 781-433-1344
# NAME OF CONTACT:
Mr. Joel Kent
DATE:
October 10, 2003
## DEVICE NAME as required by 807.92(a)(2)
#### TRADE NAME:
Datex Ohmeda S/5 Network and Central (iCentral) '03 with L-NET03 Software
# COMMON NAME:
Remote monitoring device
# CLASSIFICATION NAME:
The following Class II classification appears applicable:
System, network and communication, physiological monitors MSX 870.2300
# NAME OF LEGALLY MARKETED DEVICE FOR WHICH A CLAIM OF SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE IS MADE as required by 807.92(a)(3)
The Datex-Ohmeda S/5 Network and Central '03 is substantially equivalent in safety and effectiveness to the Datex-Ohmeda S/5 Network and Central '02 (510(k) number: K022507).
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## DEVICE DESCRIPTION as required by 807.92(a)(4)
The Datex-Ohmeda S/5 Network (also referred as D-O Network in the related documentation) is a system, which consists of networked devices (which have separate 510(k) clearance) and the actual networking hardware. The networked devices are Datex-Ohmeda products containing a network adapter for physical access to the D-O Network as well as software modules supporting network access, Examples of currently available networked devices are:
- Datex-Ohmeda S/5 Anesthesia Monitor ﺳﮯ
- Datex-Ohmeda S/5 Compact Anesthesia Monitor 2.
- Datex-Ohmeda S/5 Critical Care Monitor 3.
- Datex-Ohmeda S/5 Compact Critical Care Monitor 4.
- Datex-Ohmeda S/5 Light Monitor રું
- Datex-Ohmeda S/5 Cardiocap 5 Monitor 6.
- Datex-Ohmeda S/5 WebViewer 7.
- Datex-Ohmeda S/5 Network and Central, included in this 510(k) 8.
The DeioRecorder for Anesthesia (formerly named as Datex-Ohmeda AS/3 Record Keeper) is also related to the D-O Network as an application using the services provided by the D-O Network.
No changes must be made to the Datex-Ohmeda S/5 Network and Central itself due to a new type of networked device. As a consequence, adding new types of Datex-Ohmeda devices to Datex-Ohmeda Network does not in any way affect the safety and effectiveness of Datex-Ohmeda Network or Central, if the devices are using the same protocol and the same design principles are followed as in the currently networked Datex-Ohmeda devices. The Datex-Ohmeda S/5 iCentral (also referred to as D-O iCentral in the related documentation) is the primary maintainer of communication between other networked devices and is, thus, an essential part of the network. The structure and functionality of the revised network corresponds to the structure and functionality of the substantially equivalent predicate device Datex-Ohmeda Network and Central '02 (510(k) number: K022507). The Datex-Ohmeda Network will be used for real-time communication between devices, for record keeping and for data management in a hospital. Practical examples of currently available features are:
Transmission and display of measured values and alarms in the Datex-Ohmeda S/5 iCentral screen (central monitoring) and on the screen of another networked monitor (monitor communication).
Anesthesia record keeping.
Storing and transferring of trend and record keeping data in the network. When the patient is moved from one monitor to another, the data can be transferred with the patient. This feature includes also transferring data from/to an external system (HIS, laboratory, etc.) to/from Datex-Ohmeda S/5 Network.
Printing of anesthesia records, ICU reports, trend printouts, spirometry loop printouts, waveform snapshot printouts, etc.
The actual networking hardware consists of cabling, patch panels, racks, connectors, access points with antennas etc. The networking hardware is similar to the networking hardware of the substantially equivalent predicate device Datex-Ohmeda Network and Central '02 (510(k) number: K022507).
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#### INTENDED USE as required by 807.92(a)(5)
#### Intended use:
The Datex-Ohmeda S/5 Network and Central is intended to be used with Datex-Ohmeda devices for displaying, storing, printing and otherwise processing information received from other networked devices.
Indication for use:
The Datex-Ohmeda S/5TM Network and Central transfers information between networked Datex-Ohmeda devices in the Datex-Ohmeda monitor network. It also allows information transfer between several iCentrals. Within one Datex-Ohmeda monitor network it allows a networked device to display, store, print and otherwise process information received from other networked devices.
The Datex-Ohmeda S/5TM iCentral maintains the network connections between the Datex-Ohmeda bedside monitors and other networked devices in Datex-Ohmeda monitor network. Network connections consist of hardwired network cables and/or Wireless LAN (WLAN) connections. Furthermore, it coordinates the transfer of information between devices in the Datex-Ohmeda S/5TM Network as well as between the Datex-Ohmeda Network and Hospital Information Systems (HIS).
The Datex-Ohmeda S/5TM iCentral can be used for remote monitor management, storing, printing, viewing, reviewing or otherwise processing of information from several bedside monitors or other networked devices.
The Datex-Ohmeda S/5TM Network will be used for patients in the hospital and it is meant for continuous use.
The device is for use by qualified personnel only.
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# SUMMARY OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERITICS OF DEVICE COMPARED TO THE PREDICATE DEVICE as required by 807.92(a)(6)
The Datex-Ohmeda S/5 Network and Central '03 is substantially equivalent in safety and effectiveness to the Datex-Ohmeda S/5 Network and Central '02 (510(k) number: K022507) currently in distribution
# Similarities:
The indications for use are the same as in the predicate except that "reviewing" has been expressed in the statement and the S/5 ViewStation has been removed.
The structure and functionality of the Datex-Ohmeda S/5 Network and Central '03 closely corresponds to the structure and functionality of the Datex-Ohmeda Network and Central '02 (predicate). The basic architecture of Datex- Ohmeda S/5 Network and Central '03 is the same as that of Datex-Ohmeda Network and Central '02 (predicate).
The user interface, although an entirely new one, uses the same basic functionality as with the predicate: multiple patient views with the possibility to select a single patient for more detailed examination. Most alarm functionalities in the new S/5 iCentral and the predicate are identical.
# Differences:
The user interface has been redone and it's now written using Microsoft Windows UI services. Several enhancements have been implemented to the UI e.g. multiple organ-specific single patient views are now offered. Also new parameters such as 12-lead ECG with ST values, EEG, NMT, Entropy, VO2/kg and VO2/m2 have been made available on the iCentral,
Full Disclosure and Event History for all patients has been added with the respective UI parts. Also the trend display has been improved although it still uses the methods proven in the predicate device.
Alarm management has been improved by introducing monitor groups so that multiple sets of monitors with separate alarm settings can now be defined. Also, if a monitor disconnects abnormally from the network a yellow alarm is produced in S/5 iCentral instead of the disconnection notification used in the predicate.
New printouts with the possibility to store the printout as a PDF file has been added. These new printouts are Admission information, 12-lead ECG, graphical and numerical trends and full disclosure.
The licensing has been altered to be software based instead of the predicate hardware based scenario. This has also enabled D-O to start licensing software features and not only the amount of monitors that are allowed to connect to a central station. The offered licenses that can be purchaced to activate features in the software are Trends and Alarm Management, Event History as well as Full Disclosure for either 28 or 72hrs.
Browser activation has been made available to allow users to access e.g. hospital Intranet right from the central station. Also viewing the generated PDF printouts is implemented utilizing the browser.
# Summary:
In summary, the new Datex-Ohmeda S/5 Network and Central, described in this submission is substantially equivalent to the predicate device (K022507).
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# SUMMARY OF NONCLINICAL TESTING FOR THE DEVICE and CONCLUSIONS as required by 807.92(b)(1)(3)
Datex Ohmeda S/5 Network and Central (iCentral) '03 with L-NET03 Software complies with the safety standards below and is therefore safe and effective for the intended use. The device has been thoroughly tested through validation and verification of specifications. Verification of compliance with the following mandatory and voluntary standards has been made:
- EN60950: 2000 (IEC60950 3rd edition) Product Safety .
- EN 55022: 1998 (IEC-CISPR 22) Radio Frequency Interface .
- EN 55024: 1998 IT Equipment –Immunity characteristics .
- EMC Directive 89/336/EEC (including amendments) .
- Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC(amended by 93/68/EEC) .
- EN 1441, Medical devices Risk analysis .
- EN 475, Medical devices Electrically-generated alarm signals ●
- ISO 9703-1, ISO 9703-2, Anesthesia and respiratory care alarm signals .
- IEC 60601-1-4 Medical electrical equipment. Part 1: General requirements for safety 4. . Collateral Standard: Safety requirements for programmable medical systems.
- CAN/CSA-C22.2 No 950: Information Technology Equipment Including Electrical Business . Equipment
- UL 1950: Information Technology Equipment Including Electrical Business Equipment ●
- FDA/ODE Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submission for Software Contained in . Medical Devices, May 29,1998
- FDA/ODE Guidance for the Off-The-Shelf Software Use in Medical Devices, September 9, ● 1999
- ISO/IEC 8802-3 (ANSI/IEEE 802.3),EIA/TIA-568, EIA/TIA-TSB40,international network ● cabling standards
- ETS 300 826 (1997-11) -- Radio Wideband Systems �
#### CONCLUSION:
The summary above shows that there are no new questions of safety and effectiveness for the Datex Ohmeda S/5 Network and Central (iCentral) '03 with L-NET03 Software as compared to the predicate device.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
NOV 2 6 2003
Datex Ohmeda c/o Mr. Joel C. Kent Manager, Quality & Regulatory Affairs 86 Pilgrim Road Needham, MA 02492
Re: K033281
Trade Name: Datex-Ohmeda S/5 Network and iCentral '03 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2300 Regulation Name: System, Network & Communication, Physiological Monitors Regulatory Class: Class II (two) Product Code: MSX Dated: October 10, 2003 Received: October 14, 2003
Dear Mr. Kent:
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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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. 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,
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Director Division of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: Datex-Ohmeda S/5 Network and iCentral '03
Indications For Use:
The Datex-Ohmeda S/5TM Network and iCentral transfers information between networked Datex-Ohmeda devices in the Datex-Ohmeda monitor network. It also allows information transfer between several iCentrals. Within one Datex-Ohmeda monitor network it allows a networked device to display, store, print and otherwise process information received from other networked devices.
The Datex-Ohmeda S/5TM iCentral maintains the network connections between the Datex-Ohmeda bedside monitors and other networked devices in Datex-Ohmeda monitor network. Network connections consist of hardwired network cables and/or Wireless LAN (WLAN) connections. Furthermore, it coordinates the transfer of information between devices in the Datex-Ohmeda S/5TM Network as well as between the Datex-Ohmeda Network and Hospital Information Systems (HIS).
The Datex-Ohmeda S/5TM iCentral can be used for remote monitor management. storing, printing, viewing, reviewing or otherwise processing of information from several bedside monitors or other networked devices.
The Datex-Ohmeda S/5TM Network will be used for patients in the hospital and it is meant for continuous use.
The device is for use by qualified personnel only.
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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.