K151520 · Suntech Medical, Inc. · DXN · Feb 19, 2016 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K151520
Device Name
Oscar 2
Applicant
Suntech Medical, Inc.
Product Code
DXN · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Feb 19, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Abbreviated
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1130
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Oscar 2, Model 250 system is a non-invasive oscillometric ambulatory blood pressure monitor that is intended to be used with AccuWin Pro, a PC-based computer program for the recording and displaying of up to 250 measurements of systolic and diastolic blood pressure and heart rate. It is intended for use as an aid or adjunct to diagnosis and treatment when it is necessary to measure an adult and pediatric (> 3yrs.) patient's systolic and diastolic blood pressures over an extended period of time. The system is only for measurement, recording, and display. It makes no diagnoses. Optionally, The Model 250 will provide a derived ascending aortic blood pressure waveform and a range of central arterial indices. These measurements are provided noninvasively through the use of a brachial cuff. It is to be used on those patients where information related to ascending aortic blood pressure is desired but the risks of cardiac catheterization procedure or other invasive monitoring may outweigh the benefits (excludes pediatric subjects). BlueTooth, wireless connectivity will be offered as an option.
Device Story
Portable ambulatory blood pressure monitor (ABPM) worn on waist belt; connects to brachial cuff. Oscillometric method senses arterial pressure waves during cuff deflation; calculates systolic/diastolic BP and heart rate. Optionally derives ascending aortic blood pressure waveform and central arterial indices using General Transfer Function (GTF). Used in physician offices, clinics, research centers, or patient homes; operated by clinicians or patients. Data stored on device; downloaded via USB or Bluetooth to AccuWin Pro PC software for display/analysis. Provides non-invasive alternative to cardiac catheterization for central BP assessment; aids diagnosis and treatment monitoring.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Device validated against IEC 60601-1 (safety), IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), IEC 60601-1-6 (usability), IEC 60601-1-11 (home use), IEC 80601-2-30 (automated sphygmomanometers), and ISO 81060-2 (clinical investigation of automated measurement).
Technological Characteristics
ABS enclosure; oscillometric sensing via brachial cuff; 3V power (2x AA batteries); USB and optional Bluetooth connectivity. Software-based processing using microprocessor. Tested to IEC 60601-1 Ed 3.1, IEC 60601-1-2:2007, IEC 80601-2-30:2009, and ISO 81060-2:2013.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult and pediatric (>3 yrs) patients requiring non-invasive oscillometric ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (systolic/diastolic BP and heart rate). Optional central blood pressure and arterial indices indicated for adult patients where invasive monitoring risks outweigh benefits. Excludes neonates and pediatric subjects for central BP measurements.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A noninvasive blood pressure measurement system is a device that provides a signal from which systolic, diastolic, mean, or any combination of the three pressures can be derived through the use of tranducers placed on the surface of the body.
Ambulo 2400 Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring System (K133989)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
February 19, 2016
Suntech Medical, Inc. Charles Setzer Ouality & Regulatory Affairs Manager 507 Airport Blvd, Suite 117 Morrisville, North Carolina 27560
Re: K151520
Trade/Device Name: Oscar 2 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1130 Regulation Name: Noninvasive Blood Pressure Measurement System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DXN Dated: January 26, 2016 Received: January 27, 2016
Dear Charles Setzer:
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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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
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K151520
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Device Name
Oscar 2, Model 250
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Oscar 2, Model 250 system is a non-invasive oscillometric ambulatory blood pressure monitor that is intended to be used with AccuWin Pro, a PC-based computer program for the recording of up to 250 measurements of systolic and diastolic blood pressure and heart rate. It is intended for use as an aid or adjunct to diagnosis and treatment when it is necessary to measure an adult and pediatric (> 3yrs.) patient's systolic and diastolic blood pressures over an extended period of time. The system is only for measurement, recording, and display. It makes no diagnoses.
Optionally, The Model 250 will provide a derived ascending aortic blood pressure waveform and a range of central arterial indices. These measurements are provided non-invasively through the use of a brachial cuff.
It is to be used on those patients where information related to ascending aortic blood pressure is desired but the risks of cardiac catheterization procedure or other invasive monitoring may outweigh (excludes pediatic subjects).
BlueTooth, wireless connectivity will be offered as an option.
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SunTech Medical, Inc. Abbreviated 510(k) Submission Oscar 2, Model 250 510(k) Summary
## (1) Submitter information
| Name: | SunTech Medical, Inc |
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| Address: | 507 Airport Boulevard<br>Suite 117<br>Morrisville, North Carolina 27560-8200 |
| Telephone: | 919.654.2334 |
| FAX: | 919.654.2301 |
| Contact person: | Charles Setzer (Official Correspondent).<br>SunTech Medical<br>507 Airport Boulevard<br>Suite 117<br>Morrisville, North Carolina 27560-8200<br>Tel: 919-654-2334<br>Fax: 919-654-2301 |
| Date prepared: | 26JAN2016 |
### (2) Name of Device
| Trade Name: | Oscar 2, Model 250 |
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| Common Name: | NIBP Monitor |
| Classification name: | Noninvasive Blood Pressure Measurement System,<br>DXN 870.1130 |
## (3) Legally-marketed predicate devices
The Oscar 2, model 250, is a modification of the Oscar 2, model 222, ambulatory blood pressure monitor, K003004
The Oscar2, model 250, uses Atcor Medical's Sphygmocor Xcel, K122129, as a predicate device for the implementation of central BP.
The Oscar2, model 250, uses I.E.M. GmbH's ABPM 7100 PWA, K140928, with Hyperrtension Management Software Client 4.7 as a predicate device for central BP outside the medical clinic and for bluetooth operations.
The Oscar2, model 250, uses Mortara Instruments' Ambulo 2400 Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring System, K133989, as a predicate for use of ABPM in the pediatric population.
The Oscar 2, model 250, is substantially equivilent to these devices.
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# (4) Description
The Oscar 2 monitor is worn by the patient on a waist belt and is connected to an ABPM blood pressure cuff around the non-dominant upper arm. The cuff is inflated automatically at intervals which can be programmed during setup. Blood pressure is measured by the oscillometric method which senses pressure waves in the artery when occluded by pressure in the cuff. Measurement of the frequency of the pressure waves enables heart rate to also be measured.
The Oscar 2 is a small hand-held or portable device, approximately 120 x 72 x 32 mm in size and weighs approximately 284 g including batteries. For convenience during a 24 hour study, the device can be worn with an optional pouch on a belt shoulder strap. The ABPM cuff is connected to the device, and the control buttons provide stop/start, day/night switch, event marking and dosage response capabilities. The LCD graphic screen allows for function monitoring and appropriate icon display. The device uses a microprocessor with software, which is not accessible to the user. The unit is powered by two (2) "AA" batteries located at the rear of the device. A USB port connection is used to download the patient information into the AccuWin Pro™ v4 software located on a separate PC. The AccuWin components include a flash drive and a USB cable.
# (5) Intended Use
The Oscar 2, Model 250 system is a non-invasive oscillometric ambulatory blood pressure monitor that is intended to be used with AccuWin Pro, a PC-based computer program for the recording and displaying of up to 250 measurements of systolic and diastolic blood pressure and heart rate. It is intended for use as an aid or adjunct to diagnosis and treatment when it is necessary to measure an adult and pediatric (> 3yrs.) patient's systolic and diastolic blood pressures over an extended period of time. The system is only for measurement, recording, and display. It makes no diagnoses.
Optionally, The Model 250 will provide a derived ascending aortic blood pressure waveform and a range of central arterial indices. These measurements are provided noninvasively through the use of a brachial cuff.
It is to be used on those patients where information related to ascending aortic blood pressure is desired but the risks of cardiac catheterization procedure or other invasive monitoring may outweigh the benefits (excludes pediatric subjects).
BlueTooth, wireless connectivity will be offered as an option.
# (6) Comparison to Predicate Devices
The device has the same basic construction as the primary predicate device. Both modified and original devices share the same specifications, measurement ranges, and intended uses. The devices are manufactured from the same types of materials using the same production methods and are intended for the same patient populations.
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# PREDICATE DEVICE TABLE
| | NEW DEVICE | PRIMARY<br>PREDICATE | SECONDARY<br>PREDICATE (A) | SECONDARY<br>PREDICATE (B) | SECONDARY<br>PREDICATE (C) | COMPARISON |
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| ATRIBUTE | SUNTECH MEDICAL INC.<br>OSCAR 2, MODEL 250 | SUNTECH MEDICAL INC.<br>OSCAR 2, MODEL 222<br>(K003004) | ATCOR MEDICAL PTY<br>LTD<br>SPHYGMOCOR XCEL<br>SYSTEM<br>(K122129) | I.E.M GMBH.<br>ABPM 7100 PWA<br>(K140928) | MORTARA INSTRUMENTS<br>AMBULO 2400<br>(K133989) | |
| Indications for<br>Use | The Oscar 2, Model 250<br>system is a non-invasive<br>oscillometric<br>ambulatory blood<br>pressure monitor that is<br>intended to be used with<br>AccuWin Pro, a PC-<br>based computer program<br>for the recording and<br>displaying of up to 250<br>measurements of<br>systolic and diastolic<br>blood pressure and heart<br>rate. It is intended for<br>use as an aid or adjunct<br>to diagnosis and<br>treatment when it is<br>necessary to measure an<br>adult and pediatric (><br>3yrs.) patient's systolic<br>and diastolic blood<br>pressures over an<br>extended period of time.<br>The system is only for<br>measurement, recording,<br>and display. It makes no<br>diagnoses.<br>Optionally, the Model<br>250 will provide a<br>derived ascending aortic<br>blood pressure<br>waveform and a range of | The Oscar 2, Model 222<br>system is a non-invasive<br>oscillometric<br>ambulatory blood<br>pressure monitor that is<br>intended to be used with<br>AccuWin Pro, a PC-<br>based computer program<br>for the recording and<br>displaying of up to 250<br>measurements of<br>systolic and diastolic<br>blood pressure and heart<br>rate. It is intended for<br>use as an aid or adjunct<br>to diagnosis and<br>treatment when it is<br>necessary to measure an<br>adult patient's systolic<br>and diastolic blood<br>pressures over an<br>extended period of time.<br>The system is only for<br>measurement, recording,<br>and display. It makes no<br>diagnoses. | The SphygmoCor®<br>XCEL provides a<br>derived ascending aortic<br>blood pressure<br>waveform and a range of<br>central arterial indices.<br>These measurements are<br>provided non-invasively<br>through the use of a<br>Brachial cuff.<br>It is to be used on those<br>patients where<br>information related to<br>ascending aortic blood<br>pressure is desired but<br>the risks of cardiac<br>catheterization<br>procedure or other<br>invasive monitoring may<br>outweigh the benefits.<br>Additionally, the<br>SphygmoCor XCEL<br>System automatically<br>measures Systolic blood<br>pressure and Diastolic<br>blood pressure.<br>The SphygmoCor XCEL<br>Pulse Wave Velocity<br>(PWV) option is<br>intended to obtain PWV | The ABPM 7100 is an<br>automated<br>microprocessor<br>controlled ambulatory<br>blood pressure monitor<br>(ABPM) which<br>monitors, accumulates<br>and stores: heart beat<br>(rate), systolic and<br>diastolic data of an<br>individual adult patient<br>(in the patient's<br>environment) for a<br>session which may last<br>24 hours.<br>The ABPM 7100 in<br>combination with<br>Hypertension<br>Management Software<br>Client Server (HMS-CS)<br>provides a derived<br>ascending aortic blood<br>pressure waveform and<br>a range of central<br>arterial indices. Use of<br>the Augmentation Index<br>AIx only is restricted to<br>patients of age 40 and<br>above.<br>It is used with a standard<br>cuff blood pressure | The Ambulo 2400<br>Ambulatory Blood<br>Pressure Monitor is<br>indicated for use in<br>adult & pediatric<br>patient populations; it is<br>not indicated for use<br>with neonates.<br>The Ambulo 2400<br>Ambulatory Blood<br>Pressure Monitor is<br>designed to measure<br>systolic and diastolic<br>blood pressure and pulse<br>rate of adults and<br>pediatric patients, using<br>the oscillometric method<br>on a cuffed arm. | The Oscar 2, Model 250 is identical to<br>the Primary Predicate and Secondary<br>Predicates B & C (Table 2)<br>in the non-invasive BP mode for use<br>as an aid or adjunct for diagnosis and<br>treatment when it is necessary to<br>measure an adult patient's systolic and<br>diastolic blood pressures over an<br>extended period of time (i.e. ABPM)<br>Oscar 2, Model 250 is identical in its<br>indications for use for adults and<br>pediatrics (>3 yrs) using Predicate C<br>(Table 2)<br>The Oscar 2, Model 250 identical to<br>Predicate A and Predicate B (Table 2)<br>regarding indications for Central BP<br>subjects<br>Oscar 2, Model 250 excludes Pulse<br>Wave Velocity (PWV). |
| | NEW DEVICE | PRIMARY<br>PREDICATE | SECONDARY<br>PREDICATE (A) | SECONDARY<br>PREDICATE (B) | SECONDARY<br>PREDICATE (C) | COMPARISON |
| ATRIBUTE | SUNTECH MEDICAL INC.<br>OSCAR 2, MODEL 250 | SUNTECH MEDICAL INC.<br>OSCAR 2, MODEL 222<br>(K003004) | ATCOR MEDICAL PTY<br>LTD<br>SPHYGMOCOR XCEL<br>SYSTEM<br>(K122129) | I.E.M GMBH.<br>ABPM 7100 PWA<br>(K140928) | MORTARA INSTRUMENTS<br>AMBULO 2400<br>(K133989) | |
| | central arterial indices.<br>These measurements are<br>provided non-invasively<br>through the use of a<br>brachial cuff. It is to be<br>used on those patients<br>where information<br>related to ascending<br>aortic blood pressure is<br>desired but the risks of<br>cardiac catheterization<br>procedure or other<br>invasive monitoring may<br>outweigh the benefits.<br>(excludes pediatric<br>subjects)<br>BlueTooth wireless<br>connectivity will be<br>offered as an option | | measurements. The<br>PWV option is used on<br>adult patients only. | measurement.<br>It is used in those<br>patients where<br>information related to<br>the ascending aortic<br>blood pressure is desired<br>but in the opinion of the<br>physician, the risk of<br>cardiac catheterization<br>procedure or other<br>invasive monitoring may<br>outweigh the benefits.<br>BlueTooth wireless<br>connectivity is offered<br>as an option | | The Oscar 2, Model 250 is<br>substantially equivalent to Secondary<br>Predicates (B) |
| SYSTEM<br>PHOTO | Image: SunTech Medical Inc. OSCAR 2, MODEL 250 | Image: SunTech Medical Inc. OSCAR 2, MODEL 222 | Image: ATCOR MEDICAL PTY LTD SPHYGMOCOR XCEL SYSTEM | Image: I.E.M GMBH. ABPM 7100 PWA | Image: MORTARA INSTRUMENTS AMBULO 2400 | The Oscar 2, Model 250 is identical to<br>the Primary Predicate and<br>substantially equivalent to the<br>Secondary Predicates<br>(B & C) |
| Location of Use<br>(primary) | Physician's office,<br>clinic, research center<br>(under supervision of<br>physician) and patient<br>home environment | Physician's office,<br>clinic, research center<br>(under supervision of<br>physician) and patient<br>home environment | Physician's office,<br>clinic, research center<br>(under supervision of<br>physician) and patient<br>home environment | Physician's office,<br>clinic, research center<br>(under supervision of<br>physician) and patient<br>home environment | Physician's office,<br>clinic, research center<br>(under supervision of<br>physician) and patient<br>home environment | The Oscar 2, Model 250 is identical to<br>the Primary Predicate and Secondary<br>Predicates<br>(B & C) |
| | NEW DEVICE | PRIMARY<br>PREDICATE | SECONDARY<br>PREDICATE (A) | SECONDARY<br>PREDICATE (B) | SECONDARY<br>PREDICATE (C) | COMPARISON |
| ATRIBUTE | SUNTECH MEDICAL INC.<br>OSCAR 2, MODEL 250 | SUNTECH MEDICAL INC.<br>OSCAR 2, MODEL 222<br>(K003004) | ATCOR MEDICAL PTY<br>LTD<br>SPHYGMOCOR XCEL<br>SYSTEM<br>(K122129) | I.E.M GMBH.<br>ABPM 7100 PWA<br>(K140928) | MORTARA INSTRUMENTS<br>AMBULO 2400<br>(K133989) | |
| Product Code | DXN | DXN | DXN | DXN | DXN | Identical to all predicates |
| System<br>Components | • Electronics Module<br>(Oscar 2, Model 250)<br>• SunTech BP Cuff<br>• Software download<br>• Operator's Manual<br>• Cables<br>• Pouch | • Electronics Module<br>(M222)<br>• SunTech BP Cuff<br>• Software Disc<br>• Operator's Manual<br>• Cables<br>• Pouch | • Electronics Module<br>(EM4 Hardware)<br>• SunTech BP Cuff<br>• Software Disc<br>• Operator's Manual<br>• Cables<br>• Power Supply Adaptor | • Electronics Module<br>(M 7100)<br>• BP Cuff<br>• Software Disc<br>• Operator's Manual<br>• Pouch | • Electronics Module<br>(M 7100)<br>• BP Cuff<br>• Software Disc<br>• Operator's Manual<br>• Pouch | The Oscar 2, Model 250 is<br>substantially equivalent to all<br>predicates |
| Energy Used or<br>Delivered | Mechanical Force via<br>BP Cuff | Mechanical Force via<br>BP Cuff | Mechanical Force via<br>BP Cuff | Mechanical Force via<br>BP Cuff | Mechanical Force via<br>BP Cuff | The Oscar 2, Model 250 is identical to<br>all predicates |
| Interface | USB Interface Cable<br>Wireless - BlueTooth | Interface Cable | Interface Cable | USB Interface Cable<br>Wireless - BlueTooth | USB Interface Cable | The Oscar 2, Model 250 is identical to<br>the Secondary Predicate B |
| Mechanical<br>Safety | Cuff Related Risks | Cuff Related Risks | Cuff Related Risks | Cuff Related Risks | Cuff Related Risks | The Oscar 2, Model 250 is identical to<br>all predicates |
| Patient<br>Connections | BP Cuff…
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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.