K120770 · Ge Medical Systems Information Technologies · DPS · Dec 6, 2012 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K120770
Device Name
QT GUARD PLUS ANALYSIS SYSTEM
Applicant
Ge Medical Systems Information Technologies
Product Code
DPS · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Dec 6, 2012
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.2340
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device
Intended Use
QT Guard Plus Analysis System is intended to be used in a hospital, clinic or research environment by competent health professionals. QT Guard Plus Analysis System is intended to perform the analysis of simultaneously acquired 12-lead ECGs for obtaining the measurement of QT interval dispersion and T wave complexity. QT Guard Plus Analysis System is intended to provide only the measurements of the QT dispersion and T wave complexity and is not intended to produce any interpretation of those measurement or diagnosis. The QT dispersion and T wave complexity measurements produced by QT Guard Plus Analysis System are intended to be used by qualified personnel in evaluating ECG data and the patient in conjunction with patient's clinical history, symptoms other diagnostic tests, as well as the professional's clinical judgment. QT Guard Plus Analysis System is intended for adult patient populations.
Device Story
Software program running on Windows PC; processes previously acquired digital 12-lead ECG data (via GE 12SL ECG Analysis Program). Performs automated analysis to calculate QT interval dispersion and T wave complexity. Does not directly acquire patient data. User interface displays ECG waveforms and generated measurements; allows manual modification of measurements by clinician. Used by health professionals in hospitals, clinics, or research environments. Provides quantitative data to assist clinicians in evaluating patient cardiac status alongside clinical history and other diagnostic tests. Does not provide automated diagnosis or clinical interpretation.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, software verification, and validation.
Technological Characteristics
Software-based analysis program; Windows PC platform. Utilizes 12-lead ECG data from GE 12SL ECG Analysis Program. Standalone software application. No specific hardware materials or energy sources defined as it is a software-only device.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult patients in hospital, clinic, or research settings to obtain measurements of QT interval dispersion and T wave complexity from 12-lead ECGs. Not for diagnostic interpretation.
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
QT Dispersion and T Wave Analysis Program (QT-Guard Analysis System) (K981024)
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K023380 — T-WAVE ALTERMANS (TWA) ALGORITHM OPTION · General Electric Medical Systems Information Techn · Dec 3, 2002
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Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# GE Healthcare GE Healthcare
510(K) Premarket Notification Submission
#### 510(k) Summary
In accordance with 21 CFR 807.92 the following summary of information is provided:
| Date: | March 9, 2012 |
|---------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Submitter: | GE Healthcare (GE Medical Systems Information Technologies) |
| | 9900 Innovation Drive |
| | Wauwatosa, WI 53226 |
| Primary Contact Person: | Kristin Pabst |
| | Regulatory Affairs - Diagnostic Cardiology |
| | 9900 Innovation Drive |
| | Wauwatosa, WI 53226 |
| | T: (414) 721-3104 |
| | F: (414) 721-3863 |
| Secondary Contact Person: | Doug Kentz |
| | Regulatory Affairs Director |
| | 9900 Innovation Drive |
| | Wauwatosa, WI 53226 |
| | T: (414) 362-2038 |
| | F: (414) 362-2585 |
| Device: Trade Name: | QT Guard Plus Analysis System |
| Common/Usual Name: | ECG Analysis Program |
| Classification Names: | Monitor, Physiological, Patient (with arrhythmia detection or<br>alarms)Programmable Diagnostic Computer |
| Product Code: | MHX 21CFR 870.1025<br>DQK 21CFR 870.1425 |
| Predicate Device(s): | K981024; QT Dispersion and T Wave Analysis Program (QT-Guard<br>Analysis System)<br>K072502 MUSE Cardiology Information System |
| Device Description: | QT Guard Plus is a software program that runs on a Microsoft Windows<br>PC-based platform and utilizes 12 lead data from GE's 12SL ECG<br>Analysis Program (K092369) to measure QT and T Wave<br>measurements for clinical or scientific investigation. The program<br>analyzes simultaneously acquired digital 12 lead ECGs that have been<br>previously acquired by other ECG acquisition and storage devices. QT<br>Guard Plus does not directly acquire data from a patient. The program<br>has a user interface that displays the ECG along with the<br>measurements generated by the program. These measurements can<br>be modified via the user interface. |
| Intended Use: | QT Guard Plus Analysis System is intended to be used in a hospital,<br>clinic or research environment by competent health professionals.<br>QT Guard Plus Analysis System is intended to perform the analysis of<br>simultaneously acquired 12-lead ECGs for obtaining the measurement |
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#### GE Healthcare 510(K) Premarket Notification Submission
of QT interval dispersion and T wave complexity.
QT Guard Plus Analysis System is intended to provide only the measurements of the QT dispersion and T wave complexity and is not intended to produce any interpretation of those measurement or diagnosis.
The QT dispersion and T wave complexity measurements produced by QT Guard Plus Analysis System are intended to be used by qualified personnel in evaluating ECG data and the patient in conjunction with patient's clinical history, symptoms other diagnostic tests, as well as the professional's clinical judgment.
QT Guard Plus Analysis System is intended for adult patient populations.
Technology:
Determination of Substantial Equivalence: QT Guard Plus employs the same fundamental scientific technology as its predicate devices.
Summary of Non-Clinical Tests:
There are no recognized consensus standards applicable to QT Guard Plus Analysis System. QT Guard Plus and its applications comply with the Guidances and/or Special Controls as detailed in Section 9 of this premarket submission. The following quality assurance measures were applied to the development of the system:
- . Requirements Reviews
- Risk Analysis .
- . Software Verification and Validation
- . Performance testing
- Summary of Clinical Tests:
The subject of this premarket submission, QT Guard Plus did not require clinical studies to support substantial equivalence.
#### Conclusion:
GE Healthcare considers QT Guard Plus Analysis System to be as safe, as effective, and performance is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-002
DEC 0 6 2012
GE Healthcare Systems Information Technologies c/o Kristin Pabst 9900 Innovation Drive Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Re: K120770
Trade/Device Name: QT Guard Plus Analysis System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2340 Regulation Name: Electrocardiograph. Regulatory Class: Class II (two) Product Code: DPS, MLC Dated: November 14, 2012 Received: November 15, 2012
Dear Ms. Pabst:
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. Iisting 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 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 (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical
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device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); 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. 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,
Mitchell J. Shein 2.12.12.06 11:44:40 -05'00' 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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GE Healthcare 510(K) Premarket Notification Submission
510(k) Number (if known):
QT Guard Plus Analysis System Device Name: .
Indications for Use:
QT Guard Plus Analysis System is intended to be used in a hospital, clinic or research environment by competent health professionals.
QT Guard Plus Analysis System is intended to perform the analysis of simultaneously acquired 12-lead ECGs for obtaining the measurement of QT interval dispersion and T wave complexity.
QT Guard Plus Analysis System is intended to provide only the measurements of the QT dispersion and T wave complexity and is not intended to produce any interpretation of those measurement or diagnosis. The QT dispersion and T wave complexity measurements produced by QT Guard Plus Analysis System are intended to be used by qualified personnel in evaluating ECG data and the patient in conjunction with patient's clinical history, symptoms other diagnostic tests, as well as the professional's clinical judgment.
QT Guard Plus Analysis System is intended for adult patient populations.
Prescription Use_X_ AND/OR (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of CDRH/Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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