K151063 · Ge Medical Systems China Co., Ltd. · MHX · Dec 15, 2015 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K151063
Device Name
Monitor B40
Applicant
Ge Medical Systems China Co., Ltd.
Product Code
MHX · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Dec 15, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1025
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Monitor B40 is a portable multi-parameter unit to be used for monitoring and recording of, and to generate alarms for, multiple physiological parameters of adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in a hospital environment and during intrahospital transport. The Monitor B40 is intended for use under the direct supervision of a licensed health care practitioner. The Monitor B40 is not intended for use during MRI. The Monitor B40 can be a stand-alone monitor or interfaced to other devices via a network. The Monitor B40 monitors and displays: ECG (including ST segment, arrhythmia detection), invasive blood pressure, heart/pulse rate, oscillometric non-invasive blood pressure (systolic and mean arterial pressure), functional oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate via continuous monitoring during conditions of clinical patient motion or low perfusion), temperature with a reusable electronic thermometer for continual monitoring. Esophageal/Nasopharyngeal/Tympanic/Rectal/Bladder/Axillary/Skin/Airway/Room/Myocardial/Core/Surface temperature, impedance respiration rate, airway gases (CO2, O2, N20. anesthetic agents, anesthetic agent identification and respiratory rate) and Entropy.
Device Story
Portable multi-parameter patient monitor; inputs include ECG, invasive/non-invasive blood pressure, SpO2, temperature, impedance respiration, airway gases, and Entropy. Device processes physiological signals to display real-time data and generate alarms; utilizes EKPRO V12 algorithm for ECG/arrhythmia detection. Used in hospital environments and during transport; operated by clinicians. Output displayed on integrated screen; supports network connectivity to central stations (e.g., CARESCAPE). Enables clinical decision-making through continuous patient monitoring and alarm notification. Benefits include real-time patient status awareness and timely intervention for physiological abnormalities.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including risk analysis, module verification, system integration testing, and validation of compliance with voluntary standards (IEC 60601 series, ISO 80601 series, IEC 62304, IEC 62366).
Indicated for monitoring, recording, and alarming of physiological parameters in adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in hospital settings and during intrahospital transport. Not for use during MRI. Requires direct supervision by a licensed health care practitioner.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
The arrhythmia detector and alarm device monitors an electrocardiogram and is designed to produce a visible or audible signal or alarm when atrial or ventricular arrhythmia, such as premature contraction or ventricular fibrillation, occurs.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Arrhythmia Detector and Alarm” will serve as the special control. See § 870.1 for the availability of this guidance document.
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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
December 15, 2015
GE Medical Systems China Co., Ltd. % Robert Casarsa Regulatory Affairs Leader GE Medical Systems Information Technologies 8200 West Tower Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53223
Re: K151063
Trade/Device Name: Monitor B40 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1025 Regulation Name: Arrhythmia Detector and Alarm (Including ST-Segment Measurement and Alarm) Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MHX, BZQ, CBR, CBS, CBQ, CCK, CCL, DXN, DQA, DRT, DSB, DSK, GWQ, FLL, NHO, NHP, NHQ, OLW, OMC, ORT Dated: November 17, 2015 Received: November 19, 2015
Dear Robert Casarsa:
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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K151063
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Device Name Monitor B40
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Monitor B40 is a portable multi-parameter unit to be used for monitoring and recording of, and to generate alarms for, multiple physiological parameters of adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in a hospital environment and during intrahospital transport. The Monitor B40 is intended for use under the direct supervision of a licensed health care practitioner. The Monitor B40 is not intended for use during MRI.
The Monitor B40 can be a stand-alone monitor or interfaced to other devices via a network.
The Monitor B40 monitors and displays: ECG (including ST segment, arrhythmia detection), invasive blood pressure, heart/pulse rate, oscillometric non-invasive blood pressure (systolic and mean arterial pressure), functional oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate via continuous monitoring during conditions of clinical patient motion or low perfusion), temperature with a reusable electronic thermometer for continual monitoring.
Esophageal/Nasopharyngeal/Tympanic/Rectal/Bladder/Axillary/Skin/Airway/Room/Myocardial/Core/Surface temperature, impedance respiration rate, airway gases (CO2, O2, N20. anesthetic agents, anesthetic agent identification and respiratory rate) and Entropy.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| <span></span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | <span></span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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GE Medical Systems Information Technologies
gemedicalsystems.com
#### 8200 West Tower Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53223
# 510(k) Summary
In accordance with 21 CFR 807.92 the following summary of information is provided: Date: November 30, 2015
> Submitter: Sun YanLi Regulatory Affairs Manager GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS CHINA CO., LTD. No. 19 Changjiang road National Hi-Tech Dev. Zone Wuxi, Jiangsu, China 214028
Primary Contact Person: Robert Casarsa Regulatory Affairs Leader GE Medical Systems Information Technologies, Inc. Telephone: 414-362-3063 Fax at 414-362-2585 E-mail: Robert.casarsa@ge.com
Douglas Kentz Secondary Contact Person: Regulatory Affairs Director GE Medical Systems Information Technologies, Inc. 8200 West Tower Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53223 Phone: 414 362-2038 Fax: 414-262-2585 E-mail: Douglas.kentz@ge.com
Device: Trade Monitor B40 Name: Common/Usual Multi-parameter patient monitor Name:
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| Classification Names: | 21 CFR 870.1025 monitor, physiological, patient(with arrhythmia<br>detection or alarms) |
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| | 21 CFR 868.2375 monitor, breathing frequency |
| | 21 CFR 868.1700 analyzer, gas, nitrous-oxide, gaseous phase<br>(anesthetic conc.) |
| | 21 CFR 868.1620 analyzer, gas, halothane, gaseous-phase<br>(anesthetic conc.) |
| | 21 CFR 868.1500 analyzer, gas, enflurane, gaseous-phase<br>(anesthetic concentration) |
| | 21 CFR 868.1400 analyzer, gas, carbon-dioxide, gaseous-phase |
| | 21 CFR 868.1720 analyzer, gas, oxygen, gaseous-phase |
| | 21 CFR 870.1130 system, measurement, blood-pressure, non-<br>invasive |
| | 21 CFR 870.2700 oximeter |
| | 21 CFR 870.2300 monitor, cardiac (incl. cardiotachometer & rate<br>alarm) |
| | 21 CFR 870.2770 plethysmograph, impedance |
| | 21 CFR 870.1110 computer, blood-pressure |
| | 21 CFR 882.1400 full-montage standard electroencephalograph |
| | 21 CFR 880.2910 thermometer, electronic, clinical |
| | 21 CFR 868.1500 analyzer, gas, desflurane, gaseous-phase<br>(anesthetic concentration) |
| | 21 CFR 868.1500 analyzer, gas, sevoflurane,gaseous-phase<br>(anesthetic concentration) |
| | 21 CFR 868.1500 analyzer, gas, isoflurane, gaseous-phase<br>(anesthetic concentration) |
| Product Code: | MHX, BZQ, CBR, CBS, CBQ, CCK, CCL, DXN<br>DQA, DRT, DSB, DSK, GWQ, FLL, NHO, NHP, NHQ, OLW,<br>OMC, ORT |
| Predicate Device(s): | K133576 Monitor B40 |
| Device Description: | The proposed Monitor B40V3 is still a multi-parameter patient<br>monitor. It retains the features of the predicate Monitor B40V2.1<br>(K133576) and now complies with IEC60601-1 3rd edition and<br>RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) requirements,<br>enabled time synchronization in HL7(Health Level 7) network<br>environment, verified compatibility with CARESCAPE Central<br>Station (K133882) and supported OAC (Optional Activation<br>Codes) tool used in manufacturing and service for product license<br>control.<br>As with the predicate Monitor B40V2.1 (K133576), the proposed<br>Monitor B40V3 continues to interface with following optional<br>extension modules: E-MiniC module (K052582), Airway Gas |
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Option Module (N-CAiO) (K133576), CARESCAPE Respiratory modules (E-sCO and E-sCAiO) (K123195) and Entropy module. Comparing with E-Entropy module version (E-ENTROPY-00) (K061907) supported in predicate device, the proposed Monitor B40V3 supports improved E-Entropy module version (E-ENTROPY-01) (K150298).
As with the predicate Monitor B40V2.1 (K133576), the proposed Monitor B40V3 continues to be compatible with CARESCAPE Respiratory modules (E-sCOV and E-sCAiOV) (K123195) with spirometry function disabled.
As with the predicate Monitor B40V2.1 (K133576), the proposed Monitor B40V3 still includes features and subsystems that are optional or configurable. The proposed Monitor B40V3 will continue interfacing to a variety of existing central station systems via a cabled network interface.
As with the predicate Monitor B40V2.1 (K133576), the proposed Monitor B40V3 keeps a mounting plate on the bottom of the monitor. The monitor can be mounted in a variety of ways (e.g. shelf, countertop, table, wall, pole, or head/foot board) using existing mounting accessories.
- The Monitor B40 is a portable multi-parameter unit to be used for Intended Use: monitoring and recording of, and to generate alarms for, multiple physiological parameters of adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in a hospital environment and during intra-hospital transport.
The Monitor B40 is intended for use under the direct supervision of a licensed health care practitioner.
The Monitor B40 is not intended for use during MRI.
The Monitor B40 can be a stand-alone monitor or interfaced to other devices via a network.
The Monitor B40 monitors and displays: ECG (including ST segment, arrhythmia detection), invasive blood pressure, heart/pulse rate, oscillometric non-invasive blood pressure (systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressure), functional oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate via continuous monitoring (including monitoring during conditions of clinical patient motion or low perfusion), temperature with a reusable or disposable
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electronic thermometer for continual monitoring.
Esophageal/Nasopharyngeal/Tympanic/Rectal/Bladder/Axillary/S kin/Airway/Room/Myocardial/Core/Surface temperature, impedance respiration, respiration rate, airway gases (CO2, O2, N2O, anesthetic agents, anesthetic agent identification and respiratory rate) and Entropy.
Technology: The proposed Monitor B40V3 is a system design based on predicate monitor B40V2.1 (K133576). It retains the nearly identical design of the predicate Monitor B40V2.1 (K133576).
> The proposed Monitor B40V3 uses the same NIBP and GE SpO2 design, identical ECG EKPRO V12 algorithm (K102239) and identical E-MiniC module (K052582), Airway Gas Option Module (N-CAiO) (K133576), CARESCAPE Respiratory modules (EsCO and E-sCAiO) (K123195).
The proposed Monitor B40V3 uses updated E-Entropy module (K150298), OEM Masimo SpO2 board MS-2011SB (K053269) and OEM Nellcor SpO2 board NELL1-SR (K060576). However, E-Entropy module and OEM Masimo/Nellcor board modification major focus on RoHS compliance doesn't impact the module or boards' hardware. software and mechanical interface with host monitor and does not result in the design change for host monitor.
The proposed Monitor B40V3 employs the same functional scientific technology as the predicate Monitor B40V2.1 (K133576).
The proposed Monitor B40V3 is as safe and effective as the predicate devices.
The following table includes comparisons of the main features of the device, and includes the features that are different from the predicate. Additional comparison information can be found in Comparison Matrix in Section 12.1.
| IEC60601-1 3rd Edition<br>Compliance | Made design changes to comply with IEC60601-1 3rd edition:<br>Added alarm reset feature to meet alarm requirement. Updated mechanical parts to meet fire protection requirement. Upgraded existing optional E-entropy |
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| Enable Time<br>Synchronization<br>in HL7 (Health<br>Level 7)<br>Network<br>Environment | Module from E-ENTROPY-00(K061907) to E-ENTROPY-01(K150298).<br><br>Enabled time Synchronization between proposed monitor B40V3 and NTP (Network Time Protocol) server when connecting with HL7 network. Supported daylight saving time (DST) on the proposed Monitor B40V3. |
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| CARESCAPE<br>Central Station<br>(K133882)<br>Compatibility | Added the compatibility with CARESCAPE Central Station (K133882) in proposed Monitor B40V3.<br><br>The compatibility with CARESCAPE Central Station (K133882)previous version Clinical Information Center (K032582) has been cleared in predicated monitor B40V2.1 (K 133576) |
| Product License<br>Control Support | Supported Optional Activation Codes (OAC) tool for product license control which is used in manufacturing and service to manage product configuration. |
| Boards upgrade<br>due to<br>technology and<br>Cost Efficient<br>Improvement | TP (Temperature, Invasive Blood Pressure)and ECG three parameter boards updated:<br>Replaced the general purpose electric components (CPU and AD converter) with modernized version in TP and ECG boards as well as simplifying the overall board design by removing unused circuits. Component update in Power Board Existing component t- Smart Battery Charger (MAX1535CETJ+T) on Power board was end of life. Replace it with compatible charger (LTC1759CG#PBF) |
| RoHS<br>Restriction of<br>the use of<br>certain<br>Hazardous<br>Substances<br>(RoHS | Upgraded Masimo OEM SpO2 Board from MS-2011 (K053269) to MS-2011SB (K053269) for RoHS compliance. Upgraded Nellcor OxiMax OEM SpO2 Board from NELL1-S (K060576) to NELL1-SR (K060576) for RoHS compliance. |
| Compliance) | Changed Thermal Recorder Module from XE-50 to XE-50B for RoHS compliance Changed MCU and related peripheral circuit in recorder conversion board for RoHS compliance |
| Accessory Removal | Removed eight non-RoHS SpO2 accessories. Removed two non-RoHS ECG NEO accessories. Removed eleven thigh NIBP accessories per business needs. |
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Determination of Substantial Equivalence:
## Summary of Non-Clinical Tests:
The proposed Monitor B40V3 and its applications comply with voluntary standards as detailed in this premarket submission. The following quality assurance measures were applied to the development of the system:
- Risk Analysis ●
- Requirements Reviews ●
- Design Reviews
- Testing on unit level (Module verification) .
- . Integration testing (System verification)
- Final acceptance testing (Validation)
- Performance testing (Verification) ●
- Safety testing (Verification) ●
The proposed Monitor B40V3 has been thoroughly tested through verification of specifications and validation, including software validation. Verification of compliance with applicable voluntary standards has also been made to support safe use of the device in its intended environment.
The proposed Monitor B40V3 and its applications were designed and tested for compliance to the following standards:
- 1. IEC 60601-1:2005 + A1:2012 Medical Electrical Equipment, part 1: General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance
- 2. IEC60601-1-2: 2007 Medical electrical equipment Part 1-2: General requirements for safety - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements and tests
- 3. IEC60601-2-27: 2011+ C1: 2012 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-27: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of electrocardiographic monitoring equipment.
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- 4. IEC60601-1-8: 2006 +A1:2012 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-8: General requirements for safety -Collateral Standard: General requirements, tests and guidance for alarm systems in medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems
- 5. IEC 62304:2006, Medical devices Medical device software - Software life cycle processes
- 6. IEC 60601-2-34: 2011 Medical electrical equipment Part 2-34: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of invasive blood pressure monitoring equipment.
- 7. IEC60601-2-49: 2011 Medical electrical equipment Part 2-49: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of multifunction patient monitoring equipment.
- 8. ISO 80601-2-56: 2009 Medical electrical equipment Part 2-56: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of clinical thermometers for body temperature measurement.
- 9. ISO 80601-2-61: 2011 Medical electrical equipment Part 2-61: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of pulse oximeter equipment.
- 10. IEC 60601-2-26:2012 Medical electrical equipment Part 2-26: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of electroencephalographs.
- 11. IEC 62366:2014 Medical devices Application of usability engineering to medical devices
- 12. IEC 60601-1-6: 2010 General Requirements for Safety and essential performance Collateral Standard - Usability
Summary of Clinical Tests:
The subject of this premarket submission. The proposed Monitor B40V3 did not require clinical studies to support substantial equivalence.
- The design changes made to the proposed Monitor B40V3 have no Conclusion: effect on the device's ability to obtain patient measurements as there are no changes to the parameter measuring principle. To assess if the changes had any significant impact to the device, all related risks were re-evaluated and found to be unchanged. GE Healthcare considers the proposed Monitor B40V3 to be as safe, as effective, and performance is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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