The Spectros T-Stat™ 303 Microvascular Tissue Oximeter is intended for use as an adjunct monitor of the localized hemoglobin oxygen saturation of blood in the microvascular tissue spaces (StO2%) in infants, children, or adults at risk for reduced-flow and no-flow ischemic states. The prospective clinical value of measurements made with the T-Stat™ Oximeter has not been demonstrated in disease states. The T-Stat™ Oximeter should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis or therapy.
Device Story
T-Stat™ 303 is a broadband, multiwavelength Visible Light Spectroscopy (VLS) monitoring system. Input: reflected visible light captured from tissue via disposable sensor probe. Operation: system illuminates tissue with LED light; reflected light returned to monitor; StO2% calculated using differential optical diffuse reflectance spectroscopy and fitting for background scattering. Output: real-time StO2% and relative hemoglobin values displayed on monitor. Used in clinical settings by healthcare providers to monitor microvascular tissue oxygenation. Provides adjunct data for assessing tissue perfusion; helps identify reduced-flow or no-flow ischemic states. Benefits patient by providing localized oxygenation status to assist clinical decision-making.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing and peer-reviewed animal/human studies. In vitro: accurately measured hemoglobin spectra and desaturation binding curves. In vivo: VLS StO2% unbiased compared to NIRS (Bias -1% ± 5%, p=N.S.); VLS demonstrated tighter normal ranges (62-75% vs 48-88%, p<0.001). Sensitive to reduced-flow and no-flow ischemic states (p<0.001).
Technological Characteristics
Broadband VLS monitoring system. Uses non-laser LED light source. Disposable sensor probe with detachable monitor connection. Measures 2,048 wavelengths. Principle: diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. Software-driven electronic monitor for data collection, analysis, and display. Class II device.
Indications for Use
Indicated for infants, children, and adults at risk for reduced-flow and no-flow ischemic states to monitor localized microvascular hemoglobin oxygen saturation (StO2%). Not for use as sole basis for diagnosis or therapy.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An oximeter is a device used to transmit radiation at a known wavelength(s) through blood and to measure the blood oxygen saturation based on the amount of reflected or scattered radiation. It may be used alone or in conjunction with a fiberoptic oximeter catheter.
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Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# Spectros Corporation
NOV - 5 2004 4370 Alpine Road #108, Portola Valley CA 94028-7927 Phone 650.851.4040 Fax 650.851.4099
> David A. Benaron, M.D. e-mail: dbenaron@spectros.com
# Section 40 - 510(k) Summary
[This section supersedes and replaces Section 29 of the Application]
# I. Applicant Information
| A. Date of Summary: | October 28, 2004 |
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| B. Manufacturer | Spectros Corporation<br>4370 Alpine Road, Suite 108<br>Portola Valley CA 94028 |
| C. Official Contact: | David A. Benaron, MD<br>CEO and President<br>Spectros Corporation<br>Suite 108<br>4370 Alpine Road<br>Portola Valley CA 94028 |
| D. Contact Info: | Phone: (650) 851-4040<br>Fax: (650) 851-4099<br>E-mail: dbenaron@spectros.com |
### II. Device Information
- A. Proprietary Name: T-Stat™ 303 Microvascular Tissue Oximeter B. Common Name: Tissue Oximeter C. Classification Name: Oximeter, Tissue (870.2700) D. Product Code: MUD E. Regulatory Class: Class II F. Panel: Cardiovascular
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### III. Predicate Devices
The following devices are cited as predicates:
#### Exhibit 40-1 Predicate Tissue Oximeter Devices Summaries
| # | Predicate Feature | Manufacturer | Device | K-Number |
|----|----------------------|--------------|-------------------------------|----------|
| 1. | Tissue Oximeter | Hutchinson | InSpectra 325 | K023938 |
| 2. | Tissue Oximeter | Somanetics | Invos 5100 | K001842 |
| 3. | Relative Hemoglobin | Nellcor | N-395 | K991823 |
| 4. | Site-Specific: Oral | Olympus | XENF-DP | K011869 |
| 5. | Site-Specific: Colon | Olympus | LF-DP | K002231 |
| 6. | Site-Specific: Endo | Olympus | Thoracoscope /<br>Laparoscope | K915857 |
### IV. General Description
The Spectros T-Stat™ 303 Tissue Oximeter is a broadband, multiwavelength, Visible Light Spectroscopy (VLS) monitoring system for measuring the saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen in the microvascular tissue spaces (StQ2%).
The complete system consists of a disposable sensor probe connected to a software-driven electronic monitor. Data collection, analysis, and display functions are provided by the monitor. Illumination of the tissue is provided by a visible light source in the sensor probe placed near, on, or into the target tissue to be studied. Reflected light is captured and returned to the monitor via a detachable connection at the monitor end of the patient probe. StO2% is estimated using differential optical diffuse reflectance spectroscopy and fitting for background scattering over a range of reflected visible wavelengths.
#### V. Indications
The Spectros T-Stat™ 303 Microvascular Tissue Oximeter is intended for use as an adjunct monitor of the localized hemoglobin oxygen saturation of blood in the microvascular tissue spaces (StO2%) in infants, children, or adults at risk for reduced-flow and no-flow ischemic states.
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The prospective clinical value of measurements made with the T-Stat™ Oximeter has not been demonstrated in disease states. The T-Stat™ Oximeter should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis or therapy.
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# VI. In Vitro and In Vivo Test Data
In studies of T-StatTM:
- T-Stat™ accurately measured hemoglobin spectra and desaturation binding curves in peer-reviewed in vitro studies.
- T-Stat™ StO2% determined using VLS was unbiased in comparison to StO2% determined using NIRS predicates (StO2% Bias = - 1% ± 5%, p=N.S.), but VLS demonstrated significantly tighter ranges of normal in peer-reviewed animal and human studies (VLS normal range 62-75% vs. NIRS reported at 48-88%, p<0.001).
- T-Stat™ VLS tissue oximetry was demonstrated sensitive to reduced-flow and no-flow ischemic states in peer-reviewed animal and human studies (p<0.001).
- T-Stat™ VLS tissue oximetry provides readings in low and no flow -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ischemic states in human clinical studies.
### VI. Comparison to Predicate Devices
#### A. Similarities
Both T-Stat™ and the predicate tissue oximeters:
- Use the same fundamental optical operating principle, called diffuse । reflectance spectroscopy.
- Use light from an LED to probe a cross-section of the microvasculature of tissue (arterioles, capillaries, and venuole).
- -Analyze light returning from tissue, after having passed through the tissue, for hemoglobin in its oxygenated and deoxygenated forms in the optically sampled region.
- -Calculate StO2%, a value reflecting the percentage saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen in the microvascular capillary spaces
Both T-Stat™ and the predicate pulse oximeters:
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Use the same fundamental optical operating principle, called diffuse reflectance spectroscopy.
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- -Analyze light returning from tissue, after having passed through the tissue. for hemoglobin in its oxygenated and deoxygenated forms in the optically sampled region.
- | Calculate and display a relative hemoglobin value used for assessment of device functionality, proper probe placement, and system operation.
Both the T-Stat™ and the endoscope predicates:
- Emit visible light into the tissues and detect a portion of the light backscattered from tissues in the oral cavity, colon, endoscopic procedures.
- । Use low power light that does not adversely influence the physiology of the target tissue.
#### B. Differences
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T-Stat™ and the predicate Tissue Oximeters differ in the following nonsignificant ways:
- 2048 vs. 4 Wavelengths: T-Stat™ measures light at 2,048 wavelengths; the । predicate devices use 4 or fewer wavelengths. An increase in the number of wavelengths used increases the robustness of the matrix solutions by which StO2% is calculated. This is because the solution becomes statistically overdetermined at such large wavelength counts (number of measurements is very much greater than the number of unknowns in the equation).
- VLS US NIRS: T-Stat™ uses only visible light (VLS); the predicates use ו both visible and near-infrared light (NIRS). Both methods involve diffuse reflectance spectroscopy; only the wavelength range has changed. Laboratory and clinical values are not changed by the adoption of VLS in favor of NIRS; In vivo, mean VLS StO2% was unbiased compared to NIRS.
- -Laser us, Non-Laser LED: T-Stat™ uses a non-laser LED; the predicates use laser LED's. LED choice does not affect the underlying technology of the measurement. The energies emitted by the T-Stat™ non-laser LED and the predicate laser LED's are comparable.
T-Stat™ and the predicate pulse oximeter differ in the following non-significant ways:
- Tissue Oximetry: Pulse oximeters estimate arterial saturation, rather than | tissue hemoglobin saturation; however, the predicate for tissue oximetry is
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other tissue oximeters, not pulse oximetry, and therefore this difference is not significant.
T-Stat™ and the predicate endoscopes differ in the following non-significant ways:
- -Analysis: Endoscopes typically do not provide spectral analysis; however, the predicate for spectroscopic analysis for hemoglobin saturation is tissue and pulse oximetry, not endoscopy, and therefore this difference is not significant.
- C. Result of Comparison
The Spectros T-Stat™ 303 Microvascular Tissue Oximeter is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
NOV - 5 2004
Spectros Corporation c/o David A. Benaron, M.D. CEO & President 4370 Alpine Road, Suite 108 Portola Valley, CA 94028
Re: K040684
K04064
Trade Name: Spectros T-Stat™ 303 Microvascular Tissue Oximeter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2700 Regulation Name: Oximeter Regulatory Class: Class II (two) Product Code: MUD Dated: July 30, 2004 Received: August 9, 2004
Dear Dr. Benaron:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the indication We have reviewed your Section 510(x) prematic is substantially equivalent (for the indications
referenced above and have determined the device is substantially interstate referenced above and have determined the devices marketed in interstate for use stated in the enclosure) to legally manced product and Device Amendments, or to
commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Federal Food. Drug commerce prior to May 28, 1970, the chactinence with the provisions of the Federal Food. Drug, devices that have been reclassified in accordance while approval application (PMA).
and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval as provisions of the Act The and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require upprovine spension provisions of the Act. The Act. The Act. The You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the genirents for annual registration, listing of
general controls provisions of the Act include required misbranding and general controls provisions of the 7tet merade requirements of the management misbranding and adulteration.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it If your device is classified (see above) mis class a control states on the news can a may be subject to such additional controlis. Existing may on 898. In addition, FDA may
be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898 In addition be lound in the Code of I ederal Regarders on 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) 594-4648. 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,
Bhimmar for
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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): K 040684
Device Name: Spectros T-Stat™ 303 Microvascular Tissue Oximeter
Indications For Use: Spectros T-Stat™ 303 Microvascular The Tissue Oximeter is intended for use as an adjunct monitor of the localized hemoglobin oxygen saturation of blood in the microvascular tissue spaces (StO2%) in infants, children, or adults at risk for reduced-flow and no-flow ischemic states.
> The prospective clinical value of measurements made with the T-Stat™ Oximeter has not been demonstrated in disease states. The T-Stat™ Oximeter should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis or therapy.
Prescription Use XXX (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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