Avalon Fetal/Maternal Monitor FM20: Indicated for use by trained health care professionals whenever there is a need for monitoring of the physiological parameters uterine activity, heart rate, oxygen saturation, noninvasive blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature of pregnant women and the fetal heart rates of single fetuses, twins, and triplets in labor and delivery rooms, in antepartum testing areas, in private households and during transports in healthcare facilities. Avalon Fetal/Maternal Monitor FM30: Indicated for use by trained health care professionals whenever there is a need for monitoring of the physiological parameters uterine activity, heart rate, electrocardiography (ECG), oxygen saturation, noninvasive blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature of pregnant women and the fetal heart rates of single fetuses, twins, and triplets in labor and delivery rooms, in antepartum testing areas, in private households and during transports in healthcare facilities. Avalon Fetal/Maternal Monitor FM40: Indicated for use by trained health care professionals whenever there is a need for monitoring of the physiological parameters uterine activity, heart rate, oxygen saturation, noninvasive blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature of pregnant women and the fetal heart rates of single fetuses, twins, and triplets in labor and in antepartum testing areas. Avalon Fetal/Maternal Monitor FM50: Indicated for use by trained health care professionals whenever there is a need for monitoring of the physiological parameters uterine activity, heart rate, electrocardiography (ECG), oxygen saturation, noninvasive blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature of pregnant women and the fetal heart rates of single in labor and delivery rooms and in antepartum testing areas.
Device Story
Avalon FM20/30/40/50 are perinatal monitors for maternal/fetal physiological parameters. Inputs: ultrasound (FHR), Toco (uterine activity), ECG (maternal/fetal), SpO2, NIBP, temperature. System processes signals to display real-time waveforms and numeric values; provides alarms for physiological limits and technical conditions (e.g., heart rate coincidence). Used by trained clinicians in labor/delivery, antepartum, home, or transport. Modifications include interfaces for tympanic temperature, cableless transducers (CL Toco+MP, Ultrasound, ECG/IUP), cableless SpO2/NBP pods, and nurse call/USB interfaces. Output allows clinicians to assess fetal/maternal status, guiding clinical decisions during labor and antepartum care. Benefits include continuous monitoring and improved mobility via cableless options.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical studies were necessary. Substantial equivalence demonstrated via bench testing, including biocompatibility (ISO 10993), software verification/validation, EMC/safety testing (IEC 60601 series), and performance testing using recorded patient raw signals.
Indicated for pregnant women and fetuses (single, twins, triplets) requiring monitoring of uterine activity, heart rate, ECG, SpO2, NIBP, pulse rate, and temperature in labor/delivery, antepartum, home, or transport settings.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A perinatal monitoring system is a device used to show graphically the relationship between maternal labor and the fetal heart rate by means of combining and coordinating uterine contraction and fetal heart monitors with appropriate displays of the well-being of the fetus during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. This generic type of device may include any of the devices subject to §§ 884.2600, 884.2640, 884.2660, 884.2675, 884.2700, and 884.2720. This generic type of device may include the following accessories: Central monitoring system and remote repeaters, signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, and component parts.
Predicate Devices
Philips Avalon Fetal/Maternal Monitors FM20, FM30, FM40 and FM50 (K111083)
Philips M2720A Avalon CTS Cordless Fetal Transducer System (K023931)
Reference Devices
Philips IntelliVue Patient Monitors MP5 and MP5SC (K131829)
Philips IntelliVue CL SpO2 Pod, Philips IntelliVue CL NBP Pod and Philips IntelliVue Patient Monitor MP5, MP5T and MP5SC (K131913)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
November 25, 2014
Philips Medizin Systeme Böblingen GmbH Michael Asmalsky Regulatory Affairs Engineer Hewlett-Packard Str. 2 D-71034 Böblingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany
Re: K140535 Trade/Device Name: Philips Avalon Fetal/Maternal Monitors FM20 (M2702A), FM30 (M2703A), FM40 (M2704A) and FM50 (M2705A) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 884.2740 Regulation Name: Perinatal monitoring system and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Codes: HGM. HGL. HFM. JOM. HFN. DXN. DSK. DSJ. DOA. DRG. DSF. DRT. DRQ, DSA, FLL Dated: October 23, 2014 Received: October 27, 2014
Dear Michael Asmalsky:
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. Isting 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.
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.
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Sincerely yours,
# Joyce M. Whang -S
for Benjamin R. Fisher, Ph.D. Director Division of Reproductive, Gastro-Renal, and Urological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K140535
#### Device Name
Philips Avalon FM20(M2702A), FM30(M2703A), FM40(M2704A) and FM50(M2705A).
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Avalon Fetal/Maternal Monitor FM20:
Indicated for use by trained health care professionals whenever there is a need for monitoring of the physiological parameters uterine activity, heart rate, oxygen saturation, noninvasive blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature of pregnant women and the fetal heart rates of single fetuses, twins, and triplets in labor and delivery rooms, in antepartum testing areas, in private households and during transports in healthcare facilities.
#### Avalon Fetal/Maternal Monitor FM30:
Indicated for use by trained health care professionals whenever there is a need for monitoring of the physiological parameters uterine activity, heart rate, electrocardiography (ECG), oxygen saturation, noninvasive blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature of pregnant women and the fetal heart rates of single fetuses, twins, and triplets in labor and delivery rooms, in antepartum testing areas, in private households and during transports in healthcare facilities.
#### Avalon Fetal/Maternal Monitor FM40:
Indicated for use by trained health care professionals whenever there is a need for monitoring of the physiological parameters uterine activity, heart rate, oxygen saturation, noninvasive blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature of pregnant women and the fetal heart rates of single fetuses, twins, and triplets in labor and in antepartum testing areas.
#### Avalon Fetal/Maternal Monitor FM50:
Indicated for use by trained health care professionals whenever there is a need for monitoring of the physiological parameters uterine activity, heart rate, electrocardiography (ECG), oxygen saturation, noninvasive blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature of pregnant women and the fetal heart rates of single in labor and delivery rooms and in antepartum testing areas.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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| FOR FDA USE ONLY | FOR FDA USE ONLY |
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Concurrence of Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) (Signature)
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# 510(k) Summary
# Avalon Fetal/Maternal Monitor FM20/30, FM40/50, Release J.3
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990 and 21 C.F.R. §807.92.
#### Submitters Name:
Michael Asmalsky Philips Medizin Systeme Böblingen GmbH Hewlett-Packard-Str. 2 D-71034 Böblingen, Germany Tel: +49 7031 463-1277 Fax: +49 7031 463-2442 Email: michael.asmalsky@philips.com
#### Date of Summary:
This summary was prepared on October 22td, 2014.
## Trade Name of the Device:
Philips Fetal/Maternal Monitor Avalon FM20 (M2702A), FM30 (M2703A), FM40 (M2704A), FM50 (M2705A) with software revision J.30 ("J.3" release)
#### Common Name:
Perinatal monitor and accessories
#### Classification:
| Device Panel | Classification | ProCode | Description |
|--------------------------------------------------------|----------------|---------|--------------------------------------------------------------|
| Obstetrical and<br>Gynecological<br>Monitoring Devices | §884.2740, II | HGM | Perinatal monitoring<br>system and accessories |
| Obstetrical and<br>Gynecological<br>Monitoring Devices | §884.2960, II | HGL | Obstetric ultrasonic<br>transducer and accessories |
| Obstetrical and<br>Gynecological<br>Monitoring Devices | §884.2720, II | HFM | External uterine<br>contraction monitor and<br>accessories |
| Cardiovascular<br>Devices | §870.2780, II | JOM | Hydraulic, pneumatic, or<br>photoelectric<br>plethysmographs |
| Obstetrical and<br>Gynecological<br>Monitoring Devices | §884.2700, II | HFN | Intrauterine pressure<br>monitor and accessories |
| Cardiovascular<br>Devices | §870.1130, II | DXN | System, Measurement,<br>Blood-Pressure, Non-<br>Invasive |
| Cardiovascular<br>Devices | §870.1110, II | DSK | Computer, Blood Pressure |
| Cardiovascular<br>Devices | §870.1100, II | DSJ | Alarm, Blood Pressure |
| Cardiovascular<br>Devices | §870.2700, II | DQA | Oximeter |
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| Device Panel | Classification | ProCode | Description |
|--------------------------------------|----------------|---------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Cardiovascular<br>Devices | §870.2910, II | DRG | Radiofrequency<br>physiological signal<br>transmitter and receiver |
| Cardiovascular<br>Devices | §870.2810, I | DSF | Recorder, Paper Chart |
| Cardiovascular<br>Devices | §870.2300, II | DRT | Monitor, Cardiac (incl.<br>Cardiotachometer & Rate<br>Alarm) |
| Cardiovascular<br>Devices | §870.2060, II | DRQ | Amplifier and Signal<br>Conditioner, Transducer<br>Signal |
| Cardiovascular<br>Devices | §870.2900, I | DSA | Cable, Transducer and<br>Electrode, incl. Patient<br>Connector |
| General Hospital and<br>Personal Use | §880.2910, II | FLL | Thermometer, Electronic,<br>Clinical |
# Predicate Devices:
Philips Avalon Fetal/Maternal Monitors FM20, FM30, FM40 and FM50 (most recent clearance K111083, primary predicate device) and
Philips M2720A Avalon CTS Cordless Fetal Transducer System (most recent clearance K023931).
# Reference Devices:
Philips IntelliVue Patient Monitors MP5 and MP5SC, (most recent clearance K131829)
Philips IntelliVue CL SpO2 Pod, Philips IntelliVue CL NBP Pod and Philips IntelliVue Patient Monitor MP5, MP5T and MP5SC, (most recent clearance K131913) and
Philips IntelliVue Patient Monitor MP 70, (most recent clearance K122439).
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# Device Description:
The legally marketed Philips Avalon fetal/maternal monitors FM20. FM30. FM40. and FM50 offer monitoring of fetal and maternal heart rates, uterine activity, maternal electrocardiography (ECG) wave, maternal noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP), oxygen saturation (SpO2) with pulse rate and temperature, during antepartum testing and labor and delivery.
The Avalon Fetal/Maternal Monitor FM20 provides the following external measurement parameters:
- Up to three Fetal Heart Rates (FHR) via Ultrasound (US) -
- Fetal Movement Profile -
- Uterine activity via external Toco -
- -Maternal nulse rate
- -Maternal Heart Rate via maternal ECG
- Noninvasive blood pressure (NBP) -
- Maternal temperature -
- Pulse oximetry (maternal SpO2) -
The Avalon Fetal/Maternal Monitor FM30 shares all the features and capabilities of the Avalon FM20. In addition, the Avalon FM30 provides the following external and internal measurement parameters:
- One Fetal Heart Rate and one fetal DECG wave via direct ECG (DECG) *) -
- -Uterine activity via intrauterine pressure (IUP)
- -Maternal ECG (MECG) wave
*) Note: maximum three fetal heart rates can be monitored.
The Avalon Fetal/Maternal Monitor FM40 provides the following external measurement parameters:
- Up to three Fetal Heart Rates (FHR) via Ultrasound (US) -
- Fetal Movement Profile -
- Uterine activity via external Toco -
- -Maternal Pulse Rate
- Maternal Heart Rate via maternal ECG -
- -Noninvasive blood pressure (NBP)
- -Maternal temperature
- -Pulse oximetry (maternal SpO2)
The Avalon Fetal/Maternal Monitor FM50 shares all the features and capabilities of the Avalon FM40. In addition, the Avalon FM50 provides the following external and internal measurement parameters:
- One Fetal Heart Rate and one fetal DECG wave via direct ECG (DECG) *) -
- Uterine activity via intrauterine pressure (IUP) -
- -Maternal ECG (MECG) wave
*) Note: maximum three fetal heart rates can be monitored.
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#### Device Modifications
The device modifications of the subject Philips Avalon fetal/maternal monitors FM20, FM30, FM40, and FM50 include the following changes:
- Provide an interface to optionally measure the noninvasive maternal temperature using the Philips tympanic temperature module as cleared with the Philips IntelliVue MP5 patient monitors with K131829.
- -Modification to the current legally marketed Avalon fetal/maternal monitor transducers so that they support cableless measuring of fetal and maternal parameters, including measuring fetal/maternal parameters in a bath or shower, now also when using the cableless Avalon CL transducers Toco+MP, Ultrasound and ECG/IUP.
- Provide an interface to optionally measure noninvasive maternal blood pressure and maternal oxygen saturation with pulse rate using the cableless IntelliVue CL SpO2 Pod and NBP Pod as cleared with the Philips IntelliVue MP5, MP5T and MP5SC patient monitors with K131913.
- -The option to equip a Philips Avalon fetal/maternal monitor with a flexible nurse call relay interface and a USB interface as cleared with the Philips IntelliVue MP70 patient monitor with K122439.
- To support these purposes the software of the Avalon fetal/maternal monitors has been slightly modified. With this modification additional software enhancements, such as the acoustical annunciation of the technical heart/pulserate coincidence alarm (INOP) and annotation of the source of displayed waves have been added. The modified common software revision of the Avalon fetal/maternal monitors is Rev.J.30.
All other measurement parameters that contain signal acquisition and physiological algorithms remain unchanged in this Premarket Notification.
#### Indications for Use:
#### Avalon Fetal/Maternal Monitor FM20:
Indicated for use by trained health care professionals whenever there is a need for monitoring of the physiological parameters uterine activity, heart rate, oxygen saturation, noninvasive blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature of pregnant women and the fetal heart rates of single fetuses, twins, and triplets in labor and delivery rooms, in antepartum testing areas, in private households and during transports in healthcare facilities.
#### Avalon Fetal/Maternal Monitor FM30:
Indicated for use by trained health care professionals whenever there is a need for the physiological parameters uterine activity, heart rate, monitoring of electrocardiography (ECG), oxygen saturation, noninvasive blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature of pregnant women and the fetal heart rates of single fetuses, twins, and triplets in labor and delivery rooms, in antepartum testing areas, in private households and during transports in healthcare facilities.
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# Avalon Fetal/Maternal Monitor FM40:
Indicated for use by trained health care professionals whenever there is a need for monitoring of the physiological parameters uterine activity, heart rate, oxygen saturation, noninvasive blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature of pregnant women and the fetal heart rates of single fetuses, twins, and triplets in labor and delivery rooms and in antepartum testing areas.
# Avalon Fetal/Maternal Monitor FM50:
Indicated for use by trained health care professionals whenever there is a need for the physiological parameters uterine activity, heart rate, monitoring of electrocardiography (ECG), oxygen saturation, noninvasive blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature of pregnant women and the fetal heart rates of single fetuses, twins, and triplets in labor and delivery rooms and in antepartum testing areas.
# Technological Characteristics:
The fundamental scientific technology employed in the operation of the Philips Avalon fetal/maternal monitors FM20, FM30, FM40 and FM50 has not changed from that of the predicate devices as a result of the modification.
# Non-clinical Testing:
Verification and validation activities established the performance, functionality, and reliability characteristics of the modified devices with respect to the predicates. Testing involved biocompatibility testing, testing from the hazard analysis, software, performance and regression verification tests, EMC and safety testing and bench testing.
Software verification and validation testing were conducted and documentation was provided as recommended by FDA's Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices."
Pass/Fail criteria were based on the specifications cleared for the predicate devices. The test results are passed and showed substantial equivalence. Bench testing included the use of previously recorded patient raw signals and traces. The verification and validation tests included:
- Biocompatibility testing for the modified materials was conducted as follows:
- Cytotoxicity according to EN ISO 10993-5
- Irritation according to EN ISO 10993-10
- Delayed Type Hypersensitivity according to EN IS0 10993-10
- Chemical characterization according to EN ISO 10993-18
- Testing of new or impacted hazards as indicated by the extracts of the risk management summary as described in section 16.7.1.
- Software performance and regression verification and validation not covered by the risk and hazard analysis as described in section 16.7.2
- Performance and regression verification testing of the wireless functionality, including the applicable sections of the Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff for Radio Frequency Wireless Technology in Medical Devices issued on August 14, 2013, as described in section 16.7.3
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- Verification according to the applicable EMC, safety, and performance standards was conducted as described below:
| Standard | Type |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1:2005/(R)2012 and A1:2012, C1:2009/(R)2012 and A2:2010/(R)2012 (Basic safety and essential performance) | Basic safety and essential performance |
| IEC 60601-1-2:2007 | Electromagnetic Compatibility |
| IEC 60601-1-6:2010 (incorporating AAMI ANSI IEC 62366:2007) | Usability |
| IEC 60601-1-8:2006 | Alarms |
| IEC 60601-2-27:2011 | ECG |
| IEC 80601-2-30:2009 | NBP |
| IEC 60601-2-37:2007 | Ultrasound |
| ISO 80601-2-56 | Clinical thermometer for body temperature |
| ISO 80601-2-61:2011 | SpO2 Monitoring |
| IEC 62304:2006 | Software life cycle processes |
| AAMI ANSI ISO 10993-1:2009 | Biocompatibility |
- Bench testing as described in section 18.
# Clinical Testing:
No clinical studies were necessary to demonstrate substantial equivalence.
# Conclusion:
The non-clinical verification and validation results demonstrate that the Avalon fetal/maternal monitors with software J.30 are as safe, as effective, and perform as well or better as the predicate devices with software G.02.xx. The modified devices do not introduce new questions concerning the safety or effectiveness and are, therefore, substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
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