The HeartStart XL + is intended for use in a hospital setting by qualified medical personnel trained in the operation of the device and qualified by training in basic life support, advanced life support, or defibrillation. It must be used by or on the order of a physician. When operating as a semi-automatic external defibrillator in AED Mode, the HeartStart XL+ is suitable for use by medical personnel trained in basic life support that includes use of an AED. When operating in Monitor, Manual Defib or Pacer Mode, the HeartStart XL+ is suitable for use by healthcare professionals trained in advanced life support.
Device Story
HeartStart XL+ is a portable defibrillator/monitor for hospital use by trained clinicians. Inputs include ECG (via pads, paddles, or cables), SpO2, and NBP. Device operates in four modes: Monitor, Manual Defibrillation, AED, and Pacer. In AED mode, device analyzes ECG to determine shock necessity, providing voice/display prompts. Manual mode allows clinician-controlled defibrillation or synchronized cardioversion using Philips SMART Biphasic waveform. Pacer mode provides non-invasive transcutaneous pacing. Output includes waveform displays, vital signs, and alarms. Device assists clinicians in rapid cardiac assessment and intervention, potentially improving patient outcomes during cardiac arrest or arrhythmias.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance evaluated against FDA-recognized consensus standards for electrical defibrillation, ECG monitoring, SpO2, and NBP. No clinical trials were conducted; equivalence is based on technological similarity to predicate devices and adherence to established safety/performance standards.
Technological Characteristics
Portable defibrillator/monitor. Materials: standard medical-grade plastics/metals; pads/paddles unchanged from predicates. Energy: SMART Biphasic waveform (1-200 Joules). Sensing: ECG (3/5-lead), SpO2, NBP. Connectivity: standard patient cable interfaces. Standards: IEC 60601-2-4:2005 (defibrillation), IEC 60601-2-27:2005 (ECG), ISO 9919:2005 (SpO2), IEC 60601-2-30:1999 (NBP).
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by qualified medical personnel trained in BLS, ALS, or defibrillation under physician order. AED mode: unresponsive, pulseless, apneic patients in cardiac arrest. Manual defibrillation: pulseless ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia; cardioversion for atrial fibrillation. Pacing: symptomatic bradycardia. SpO2: oxygen saturation assessment. NBP: arterial blood pressure measurement. ECG: heart rate/morphology monitoring.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An automated external defibrillator (AED) system consists of an AED and those accessories necessary for the AED to detect and interpret an electrocardiogram and deliver an electrical shock (e.g., battery, pad electrode, adapter, and hardware key for pediatric use). An AED system analyzes the patient's electrocardiogram, interprets the cardiac rhythm, and automatically delivers an electrical shock (fully automated AED), or advises the user to deliver the shock (semi-automated or shock advisory AED) to treat ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia.
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# 5.0 510(k) Summary
As required by 21 CFR 807.87(h), a 510(k) Summary for this Premarket Notification submission is provided below. A 510(k) statement is therefore not required.
## 510(k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS
## Philips Defibrillator Monitor
#### Submitter's Name and Address
| Submitter's Name: | Philips Medical Systems |
|-----------------------|--------------------------------------------------|
| Division: | Emergency Care Solutions |
| Address: | 3000 Minuteman Road |
| City, State, and Zip: | Andover, MA 01810 |
| Contact Name: | Paul Schrader, Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager |
| Telephone / Fax: | (978) 659-2404 / 978-659-3610 |
| 510(k) Summary Date | October 28, 2011 |
### Manufacturers' Information: Establishment Registration Number
| Establishment name: | Philips Medical Systems |
|--------------------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Address: | 3000 Minuteman Road<br>Andover, MA 01810 |
| Establishment Registration No. | 1218950 |
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## Device Details:
| Proprietary or Trade Name: | HeartStart XL + |
|---------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | ALS Defibrillator Monitor |
| Device Class: | III for AED mode (MKJ), II for the<br>remaining applicable ProCodes / CFR<br>classifications |
| Device ProCodes: | MKJ, LDD, DRO, DQA, DXN |
| Device CFR: | Several see table below |
| Classification Panel: | Cardiovascular |
| 21 CFR Classification Name /<br>Description | Several see table below |
| Classification | ProCode | Classification Description |
|----------------|---------|-----------------------------------------------------|
| 870.5310-III | MKJ | Defibrillators, Automatic, External |
| 870.5300-II | LDD | Low-energy defibrillator1 |
| 870.5550-II | DRO | External Transcutaneous Pacemaker<br>(Non-invasive) |
| 870.2700-II | DQA | Pulse Oximeter |
| 870.1130-II | DXN | Non-Invasive Blood Pressure |
| 870.1025-II | MHX | Arrhythmia detector and alarm |
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#### Device Name: Philips XL+ Defibrillator Monitor
Intended Use: The HeartStart XL + is intended for use in a hospital setting by qualified medical personnel trained in the operation of the device and qualified by training in basic life support, advanced life support, or defibrillation. It must be used by or on the order of a physician.
When operating as a semi-automatic external defibrillator in AED Mode, the HeartStart XL+ is suitable for use by medical personnel trained in basic life support that includes use of an AED.
When operating in Monitor, Manual Defib or Pacer Mode, the HeartStart XL+ is suitable for use by healthcare professionals trained in advanced life support.
Indications for Use: The HeartStart XL+ is a defibrillator monitor. The device is for use by qualified medical personnel trained in the operation of the device and certified by training n basic life support, advanced life support or defibrillation. It must be used by or on the order of a physician.
AED Therapy: AED Mode is used in the presence of a suspected cardiac arrest on patients that are unresponsive, not breathing and pulseless.
Manual Defibrillation: Asynchronous defibrillation is the initial treatment for ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia in patients that are pulseless and unresponsive.
Synchronous defibrillation (cardioversion) is indicated for termination of atrial fibrillation.
Non-Invasive External Pacing: The pacing option is indicated for treating patients with symptomatic bradycardia.
Pulse Oximetry: The SpO2 option is indicated for use when it is beneficial to assess the patient's oxygen saturation level.
Non-invasive Blood Pressure Monitoring: The NBP option is indicated for non-invasive measurement of a patient's arterial blood pressure.
ECG Monitoring: The ECG monitoring option is indicated to be used for monitoring, alarming, and recording of the patient's heart rate and morphology.
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#### Device Description
The HeartStart XL+ is a lightweight, portable defibrillator/monitor. It provides four clinical modes of operation: Monitor, Manual Defibrillator, AED and Pacer (optional).
In Monitor Mode, depending on the ECG inputs being used (pads, paddles, ECG cable), you can monitor up to 3 different ECG waveforms at one time. Using a 3-lead ECG cable you can view Lead I, II or III. With a 5-Lead ECG cable, you can view two leads from Leads I, III, avR, avF or V. Optional monitoring of SpO2 or NBP is available using existing and previously cleared technology as references in the predicate device comparison of the summary. Measurements are presented on the display and alarms are available to alert you to a change in the patient's condition. You can also display the Vital Signs Trending Report to view all key parameters and their measurements at a glance.
Manual Defibrillation Mode provides simple 1-2-3 defibrillation. You analyze the patient's ECG and, if appropriate: 1) select an energy setting; 2) charge; and 3) deliver the shock. Defibrillation is performed using paddles (internal or external) or multifunction electrode pads. You can also perform synchronized cardioversion in Manual Defibrillation Mode. The HeartStart XL+ incorporates Philips' low energy SMART Biphasic waveform for defibrillation which has been in use for over a decade.
In AED Mode, the HeartStart XL+ analyzes the patient's ECG and determines whether a shock is advised. Voice prompts guide you through the 2-step defibrillation process, with easy-to-follow instruction and patient information. Voice prompts are reinforced by messages on the display.
Optional Pacer Mode offers non-invasive transcutaneous pacing therapy. Pace pulses are delivered through multifunction electrode pads.
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redicate Device Comparison: Previous Philips Defibrillator Monitors
| Specification / Clinical Function | HeartStart XL<br>HeartStart MRx | Philips HeartStart XL+<br>Complies w/<br>IEC 60601-2-4:2005 &<br>monitoring standards<br>listed below | Comparison | Predicate 510(k) #s |
|-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Defibrillation Waveform | Bi-phasic 1 – 200 Joules | Bi-phasic 1 – 200 Joules | Same design as<br>HeartStart XL and<br>HeartStart MRx | K001725 HeartStart XL<br>K031187 HeartStart MRx<br>K001725 HeartStart XL K031187<br>HeartStart MRx |
| Defibrillation Modes | Manual and AED | Manual and AED | Pediatrics has been added<br>by using previously<br>reviewed algorithm and<br>pads | K001725 HeartStart XL (Adult)<br>K031187 HeartStart MRx (Adult)<br>K003819 FR2 (Pediatrics) |
| AED Modes | Adults | Adults and Pediatrics | Philips has standardized<br>on use of the PAS<br>algorithm. | K954597 HP Shock Advisory (Adult)<br>K955628 PAS Algorithm (Adult)<br>K003819 PAS Algorithm (Pediatrics) |
| Shock Advisory Algorithm | Hewlett-Packard Shock Advisory | HeartStream Patient Analysis System (PAS) Algorithm | Same waveform as MRx | K010634 Cardioversion added to XL<br>K031187 HeartStart MRx |
| Cardioversion | Available | Available | Same waveform as MRx | K001725 HeartStart XL<br>K031187 HeartStart MRx |
| External Pacing | Yes w/ Pads | Yes w/ Pads | | |
| Specification / Clinical Function | HeartStart XL HeartStart MRx | Philips HeartStart XL+ Complies w/ IEC 60601-2-4:2005 & monitoring standards listed below | Comparison | Predicate 510(k) #s |
| <b>Pads and Paddles</b> | | | | |
| Pads | Several different pads as listed in predicate list in the last column | No change in pad construction from pads currently used with HeartStart XL/MRx | Same pads as currently being used with HeartStart MRX and HeartStart XL. Labeling changed to standardize format and content for whole family. One IFU created for three different groupings: infant pads (previously called pediatric pads), adult pads and adult preconnect pads. | Infant Pads:<br>M3504A:K992977<br>M3717A:K003228<br>M3719A (Radiotransparent): K0012218<br><br>Adult / Child Pads:<br>M3501A: K991871<br>M3713A: K002806<br>M3716A (Radiolucent): K002806<br>M3718A (Radiotransparent): K002806<br>989803166021(Preconnect): K002806 |
| Paddles | Internal and External | Complies w/ IEC 60601-2-4:2005 | No change to internal paddles. External paddles were modified to allow use of inter-changeable electrode selected on patient size. Customer no longer needs two separate external paddles. | K021453 Internal Paddles<br>K001725 External Paddles |
| <b>MONITORING</b> | | | | |
| ECG monitoring | Tested to 60601-2-27 | Complies w/ IEC 60601-2-27: 2005 | Available on both XL and MRx, design is leveraged from MRx | K031187 HeartStart MRx |
| SPO2 monitoring | Tested to ISO 9919 | Complies w/ ISO 9919:2005 | Available on both XL and MRx, acquisition and processing of SPO2 data has not changed from MRx | K031187 HeartStart MRx |
| NBP monitoring | Tested to 60601-2-30 on MRx, Not available w/ XL | Complies w/ IEC 60601-2-30: 1999 | acquisition and processing of SPO2 data has not changed from MRx | K031187 HeartStart MRx |
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#### Performance Data
The HeartStart XL + has all of the major features of the HeartStart XL plus the additional feature of NBP monitoring. Testing for performance was done according to applicable FDA recognized consensus standards for electrical defibrillation, ECG monitoring, SPO2 monitoring, and NBP monitoring. Additional standards testing beyond the list of FDA recognized standards was also performed. Small feature changes have been made to align the design with the 2010 AHA Resuscitation Guidelines. The previous product had only been evaluated against the 2005 AHA guidelines.
#### Conclusions
The HeartStart XL + is substantially equivalent to previous Philips defibrillator monitor products and accessories. The predicates HeartStart FR2, HeartStart MRx have been commercially distributed and successfully used for several years.
Product design and testing was done in conformance with FDA-recognized standards. Conformance with recognized standards ensures product design and function will address known issues related to safety and effectiveness.
Based on similarity in technology, characteristics and indications for use as the predicate, the Philips defibrillator monitors (new and predicate) described in this summary are substantially equivalent.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring. MD 20993-0002
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Philips Healthcare c/o Mr. Paul Schrader Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager 3000 Minuteman Road Andover, MA 01810
Re: K110825
Trade/Device Name: Philips Heartstart XL+, Philips External Paddles, Philips Multifunction Electrodes Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.5310 Regulation Name: Automated External defibrillator Regulatory Class: Class III Product Code: MKJ, LDD, DRO, DQA, DXN, MHX Dated: February 3, 2012 Received: February 6, 2012
Dear Mr. Schrader:
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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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### Page 2 - Mr. Paul Schrader
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to 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 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 (2) CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (OS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHOffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
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) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours,
A-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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# 4.0 Indications for Use Statement .
510(k) Number:
Device Name: Philips XL+ Defibrillator Monitor Indications for Use:
#### Intended Use:
The HeartStart XL + is intended for use in a hospital setting by qualified medical personnel trained in the operation of the device and qualified by training in basic life support, advanced life support, or defibrillation. It must be used by or on the order of a physician.
When operating as a semi-automatic external defibrillator in AED Mode, the HeartStart XL+ is suitable for use by medical personnel trained in basic life support that includes use of an AED.
When operating in Monitor, Manual Defib or Pacer Mode, the HeartStart XL+ is suitable for use by healthcare professionals trained in advanced life support.
### Indications for Use:
The HeartStart XL+ is a defibrillator monitor. The device is for use by qualified medical personnel trained in the operation of the device and certified by training in basic life support, advanced life support or defibrillation. It must be used by or on the order of a physician.
#### AED Therapy
AED Mode is used in the presence of a suspected cardiac arrest on patients that are unresponsive, not breathing and pulseless.
Manual Defibrillation
Asynchronous defibrillation is the initial treatment for ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia in patients that are pulseless and unresponsive.
Synchronous defibrillation (cardioversion) is indicated for termination of atrial fibrillation. Non-Invasive External Pacing
The pacing option is indicated for treating patients with symptomatic bradycardia. Pulse Oximetry
The SpO2 option is indicated for use when it is beneficial to assess the patient's oxygen saturation level.
Non-invasive Blood Pressure Monitoring
The NBP option is indicated for non-invasive measurement of a patient's arterial blood pressure. ECG Monitoring
The ECG monitoring option is indicated to be used for monitoring, alarming, and recording of the patient's heart rate and morphology.
| Prescription Use<br>(21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | X | AND/OR |
|--------------------------------------------|---|--------|
|--------------------------------------------|---|--------|
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
unter Use
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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Division of Cardiovascular Devices
510(k) Number K1108
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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