The device is indicated for use to acquire, analyze, display and print electrocardiograms. . The device is indicated for use to provide interpretation of the data for consideration by a physician. . The device is indicated for use in a clinical setting, by a physician or by trained personnel who are acting on the orders of a licensed physician. It is not intended as a sole means of diagnosis. The interpretations of ECG offered by the device are only significant when used in conjunction with a physician over-read as well as consideration of all other relevant patient data. The device is indicated for use on adult and pediatric populations. . The device is not intended to be used as a vital signs physiological monitor.
Device Story
The ELI 380 is a multichannel resting electrocardiograph used in hospitals and clinics by physicians or trained personnel. It acquires cardiac electrical signals via direct or wireless patient electrodes. The device features a clamshell design with a high-resolution color LCD for waveform preview and a chemically strengthened glass keyboard for data entry. It processes signals to provide automated ECG interpretation, which assists physicians in diagnosis; however, it is not a sole diagnostic tool and requires physician over-read. The device maintains a running buffer and can suggest the 'Best 10' second segment based on signal quality. Outputs include displayed, printed (thermal writer), stored, or transmitted (LAN, WLAN, USB) ECG data. It operates on internal battery or AC power and is designed for use on a transport cart.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Performance and functional testing were conducted in accordance with internal requirements and procedures. Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility testing were performed against applicable standards.
Technological Characteristics
Multichannel resting electrocardiograph; clamshell form factor with high-resolution color LCD and chemically strengthened glass keyboard. Connectivity via LAN, WLAN, and USB. Power source: internal battery or AC. Non-sterile. Patient-contact components (electrodes, cables) are previously cleared. Software-based interpretive analysis.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult and pediatric populations for the acquisition, analysis, display, and printing of electrocardiograms in clinical settings. Not intended as a sole means of diagnosis or as a vital signs physiological monitor.
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.
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Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
September 5, 2014
Mortara Instrument, Inc Amy Yang Sr. Regulatory Affairs Engineer 7865 North 86th Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53224
Re: K142105
> Trade/Device Name: ELI 380 Electrocardiograph Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2340 Regulation Name: Electrocardiograph Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DPS Dated: August 6, 2014 Received: August 7, 2014
Dear Amy Yang.
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.
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
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Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting of medical devicerelated 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 contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 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 Industry and Consumer Education at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours.
Mitchell Stein
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
K142105
510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name:
## Mortara ELI 380 Electrocardiograph
### Indications for Use:
- The device is indicated for use to acquire, analyze, display and print electrocardiograms. ●
- . The device is indicated for use to provide interpretation of the data for consideration by a physician.
- . The device is indicated for use in a clinical setting, by a physician or by trained personnel who are acting on the orders of a licensed physician. It is not intended as a sole means of diagnosis.
- The interpretations of ECG offered by the device are only significant when used in ● conjunction with a physician over-read as well as consideration of all other relevant patient data.
- The device is indicated for use on adult and pediatric populations. ●
- The device is not intended to be used as a vital signs physiological monitor. .
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### Special 510(k) Notification
### 510(k): ELI 380 Electrocardiograph Device Summary
### Submitter:
Date: July 29, 2014
| Amy Yang, Sr. Regulatory Affairs Engineer<br>Mortara Instrument, Inc.<br>7865 N. 86th Street<br>Milwaukee, WI 53224 | |
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| FAX: | (414) 354-4760 |
| Phone: | (414) 354-1600 |
| Contact: | Amy Yang (see above) |
| Trade Name: | ELI 380 Electrocardiograph |
| Common Name: | Electrocardiograph |
| Device: | Electrocardiograph |
| Regulation Description | Electrocardiograph |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 870.2340 |
| Product Code: | DPS |
| Legally marketed devices to which S.E. is claimed: | |
| Mortara ELI 380<br>Electrocardiograph | Predicate 510(k) Number | Predicate Manufacturer / Model |
|---------------------------------------|-------------------------|------------------------------------|
| Mortara ELI 350<br>Electrocardiograph | K082946 | Mortara Instrument, Inc. / ELI 380 |
The ELI 380 Electrocardiograph is an update to the ELI Series Electrocardiographs and is substantially equivalent to the ELI 350 Electrocardiograph (K082946) and other Mortara electrocardiograph devices presently in distribution.
### Description:
The electrocardiogram (ECG) is a graphic description of the electrical activity of the heart. This activity is recorded from the body surface by a group of electrodes positioned at predefined places to reflect the activity from different perspectives. The cardiac data acquired and provided by the ELI 380 is used by trained medical personnel to assist in the diagnosis of patients.
The ELI 380 is a multichannel, high-performance resting interpretive electrocardiograph utilizing a large high resolution color LCD for display of ECG waveforms, menu options and status information. The LCD provides a preview of the ECG for the clinician to assess its quality. The overall design of the ELI 380 is a "clamshell" style where the LCD screen can be closed over the printer when the unit is shipped or not in use. The ELI 380 operates from an internal battery or AC power.
A full size keyboard is part of the ELI 380 design and allows patient data entry as well as control of the functions and options available for the unit. The keyboard includes alphabetic, numeric, symbol, cursor control, special function keys and integrated pointing device. The ELI 380 keyboard is constructed of a continuous surface of chemically strengthened glass permitting ease of cleaning and disinfection. The ELI 380 is designed to be installed on an optional transport cart.
The ELI 380 is able to acquire data via direct or wireless patient connection. Once the data is acquired it can be analyzed, reviewed, stored, printed or transmitted. The ELI 380 is able to retrieve and transmit stored records.
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# Special 510(k) Notification
Transmission can be achieved using one of the optional communication media designed in the unit: LAN, WLAN, and/or USB port.
The ELI 380 incorporates a full size thermal writer that allows printouts using several formats. The writer is also used for real time, continuous rhythm printouts at various speeds.
The ELI 380 offers, adult and pediatic interpretation capability to assist the physician over-read of the electrocardiogram. The ELI 380 maintains a running buffer and a condensed display allowing the user to identify a preferred 10 second sample to acquire. The ELI 380 can also suggest the "Best 10" second segment from the buffer based on the quality of the ECG.
### Technology Comparison:
The Mortara ELI 380 Electrocardiograph utilizes the same or similar technology for each parameter as utilized by the predicate devices.
#### Intended Use:
The ELI 380 is intended to be a high-performance, multichannel resting electrocardiograph. As a resting electrocardiograph, the ELI 380 simultaneously acquires data from each lead. Once the data is acquired, it can be analyzed, reviewed, stored, printed or transmitted. It is a device primarily intended for use in hospitals, but may be used in medical clinics and offices of any size.
### Indications for Use:
The proposed Mortara ELI 380 Electrocardiograph is a non-invasive prescription device.
- The device is indicated for use to acquire, analyze, display and print electrocardiograms. ●
- . The device is indicated for use to provide interpretation of the data for consideration by a physician.
- . The device is indicated for use in a clinical setting, by a physician or by trained personnel who are acting on the orders of a licensed physician. It is not intended as a sole means of diagnosis.
- . The interpretations of ECG offered by the device are only significant when used in conjunction with a physician over-read as well as consideration of all other relevant patient data.
- The device is indicated for use on adult and pediatric populations. ●
- The device is not intended to be used as a vital signs physiological monitor.
#### Performance Testing:
Sterilization Validation - The Mortara ELI 380 Electrocardiograph is not sterilizable, and therefore this section does not apply to the Electrocardiograph itself.
Shelf Life Testing - The Mortara ELI 380 Electrocardiograph is not sterilizable, and therefore this section does not apply to the Electrocardiograph itself.
Biocompatibility Testing - The electrodes, housing and patient cables are parts of the system that come in contact with the patient. These component devices have been previously tested in their own right for other submissions and found to be acceptable. However, the ELI 380 Electrocardiograph itself does not involve direct / indirect patient contact.
Software Testing - Software for the Mortara ELI 380 Electrocardiograph was designed and developed according to a robust software development process, and was rigorously verified and validated. Test results indicated that the Mortara ELI 380 Electrocardiograph complies with its predetermined specification.
Electrical Safety – The Mortara ELI 380 Electrocardiograph was evaluated for patient safety in accordance with applicable Standards.
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# Special 510(k) Notification
Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing - The Mortara ELI 380 Electrocardiograph was tested for EMC in accordance with applicable Standards. Test results indicated that the Mortara ELI 380 Electrocardiograph complies with its predetermined specification.
Performance Testing – Bench – The Mortara ELI 380 Electrocardiograph was tested in accordance with internal requirements and procedures, and test results indicated that the device complies with the predetermined requirements. This testing includes performance and functional.
Performance Testing – Animal – Animal performance testing was not performed and is not necessary to demonstrate safety and effectiveness of the Mortara ELI 380 Electrocardiograph.
Performance Testing - Clinical - Clinical performance testing was not performed and is not necessary to demonstrate safety and effectiveness of the Mortara ELI 380 Electrocardiograph.
Conclusion - Based upon a comparison of devices and performance testing results, the Mortara ELI 380 Electrocardiograph is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
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.