K172792 · Shenzhen Creative Industry Co., Ltd. · DQA · Nov 13, 2018 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K172792
Device Name
Handheld Pulse Oximeter, Model SP-20
Applicant
Shenzhen Creative Industry Co., Ltd.
Product Code
DQA · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Nov 13, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.2700
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Handheld Pulse Oximeter is intended for measuring the pulse rate, functional oxygen saturation (SpO2) and temperature (optional). It is intended for spot checking and recording of SpO2, pulse rate and temperature of adult and pediatric patients in clinical institutions and homes. The Handheld Pulse Oximeter is not intended for active continuous monitoring.
Device Story
Handheld Pulse Oximeter SP-20; integrated modular design; measures SpO2, pulse rate, and optional temperature. Inputs: optical signals via SpO2 probe; temperature data via linked IR ear thermometer. Processing: central processing unit displays, stores, and transfers physiological data. Used in clinical institutions and homes; operated by clinicians or patients. Output: visual display of parameters on 3.5" color TFT LCD. Benefits: provides non-invasive, portable spot-check monitoring of vital signs to assist healthcare providers in patient assessment.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical testing conducted on 12 healthy volunteers (ages 22-38, mixed gender and ethnicity). 24 samples obtained per subject. Study validated effectiveness in determining SpO2; no adverse effects or complications reported.
Technological Characteristics
Handheld device; 3.5" color TFT LCD; powered by 5VDC/1A adapter or 2000mAh lithium battery. SpO2 sensing via dual-wavelength LED probe. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1, 5, and 10. Standards: IEC 60601-1 (electrical safety), IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), IEC 60601-1-11 (home healthcare), ISO 80601-2-61 (pulse oximeter performance).
Indications for Use
Indicated for spot checking and recording of SpO2, pulse rate, and temperature in adult and pediatric patients in clinical and home environments. Not for active continuous monitoring.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An oximeter is a device used to transmit radiation at a known wavelength(s) through blood and to measure the blood oxygen saturation based on the amount of reflected or scattered radiation. It may be used alone or in conjunction with a fiberoptic oximeter catheter.
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Shenzhen Creative Industry Co., Ltd. % Charlie Mack Principal Engineer IRC USA 2095 East Lindrick Drive Chandler, Arizona 85249
Re: K172792
Trade/Device Name: Handheld Pulse Oximeter, SP-20 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2700 Regulation Name: Oximeter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DQA, FLL Dated: September 20, 2018 Received: October 12, 2018
Dear Charlie Mack:
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 mav, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be avare that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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) K172792
Device Name Handheld Pulse Oximeter, SP-20
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Handheld Pulse Oximeter is intended for measuring the pulse rate, functional oxygen saturation (SpO2) and temperature (optional). It is intended for spot checking and recording of SpO2, pulse rate and temperature of adult and pediatric patients in clinical institutions and homes. The Handheld Pulse Oximeter is not intended for active continuous monitoring.
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| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) | |
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#### 510(k) Summary
This 510(k) summary is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR Part 807.92.
Date: September 23, 2018
1. Company and Correspondent submitting:
Name - Shenzhen Creative Industry Co., Ltd. Address – 2/F, Block 3, Nanyou Tian'an Industry Town Shenzhen, China 518054 Tel: +86-755-26431671 Fax: +86-755-26435433 Contact - Mrs. Jia Wang General Manager
US Agent and Correspondent Mr. Charles Mack Principal Engineer IRC USA 2950 E Lindrick Drive, Chandler, Arizona 85249 USA Tel: 931-6254938 Email: charliemack@irc-us.com
2. Device:
Trade/proprietary name: Handheld Pulse Oximeter, SP-20
Common Name: Pulse Oximeter
Classification Name: Oximeter
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- 3. Predicate Devices:
| Manufacturer | Device | 510(k)<br>Number |
|----------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------|------------------|
| Shenzhen Creative<br>Industry Co., Ltd | PATIENT MONITOR, UP-7000 | K123711 |
| Shenzhen Mindray Bio-<br>Medical Electronics<br>Co., Ltd | PM-50 PULSE OXIMETER | K052693 |
- 4. Classifications Names & Citations:
DQA, SpO2; FLL, Temperature;
5. Description:
Device Description:
This SP-20 Handheld Pulse Oximeter is an integrated product with a modular design. It simultaneously measures physiological parameters by integrated modules and corresponding accessories. The measurement results are displayed, stored and transferred by the central processing unit.
The SP-20 Handheld Pulse links with the compatible 510(k) cleared IR Ear thermometer Device (option). Since the SP-20 receives data from the 510(k) cleared IR Ear thermometer and no data is transmitted to the thermometer, it does not affect the operations or accuracy of the linked IR Ear thermometer Device.
Below is a brief tabular display of the monitor functions and operations.
| | Function | Product<br>Code | Module 510K Status |
|--------------------------------------|--------------------|-----------------|--------------------------------------------|
| Built-in Function: | | | |
| Built-in | SpO2<br>Pulse Rate | DQA | Creative SpO2 sensor only (K063641) |
| External Linked Function (Optional): | | | |
| Built-in | TEMP | FLL | Valeo VT-601E IR Ear thermometer (K111463) |
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- 6. Indication for use:
The Handheld Pulse Oximeter is intended for measuring and recording the pulse rate, functional oxygen saturation (SpO2) and temperature (optional). It is intended for spot checking and recording of SpO2, pulse rate and temperature of adult and pediatric patients in clinical institutions and homes. The Handheld Pulse Oximeter is not intended for active continuous monitoring.
- 7. Comparison with the predicate device:
Shenzhen Creative Industry Co., Ltd. believes that the Handheld Pulse Oximeter, SP-20 is substantially equivalent to the Shenzhen Creative Industry Co., Ltd; Patient Monitor, UP-7000 (K123711) and the Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd; Pm-50 Pulse Oximeter (K052693) Performance Testing:
| Serial<br>Number/Version | Standard and Description | Scope |
|----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|
| IEC 60601-1:<br>1990+A1+A2+A13 | Medical devices Part1: General requirements for safety<br>and Amendment 1, Amendment 2 and Amendment 13 | General<br>requirements:<br>Electrical Safety |
| IEC 60601-1-2:<br>2014 | Medical electrical equipment-<br>part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and<br>essential performance - Collateral standards:<br>Electromagnetic compatibility -Requirements and tests | General<br>requirements:<br>EMC |
| IEC 60601-1-11:<br>Ed. 2.0, 2015 | Medical electrical equipment-part 1-11: general<br>requirements for basic safety and essential<br>performance -collateral standard: Requirement for<br>medical electrical equipment and medical electrical<br>systems used in home healthcare environment | General<br>requirements:<br>Electrical Safety |
| ISO80601-2-<br>61_SpO2 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-61: Particular<br>requirements for basic safety and essential<br>performance of pulse oximeter equipment | General<br>requirements:<br>Alarm system |
| IEC/TR60878:<br>2003 | Graphical symbols for electrical equipment in medical<br>practice | General<br>requirements:<br>Graphical symbols |
| ISO 10993-1:2009 | Biological evaluation of medical devices--Part 1:<br>Evaluation and testing | Biological<br>evaluation |
| ISO 10993-5:2009 | Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 5 Tests<br>for In Vitro Cytotoxicity. | General<br>requirements:<br>Biological<br>Estimation |
| ISO 10993-<br>10:2010 | Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 10:<br>Tests for Irritation and Delayed-Type Hypersensitivity | General<br>requirements:<br>Biological<br>Estimation |
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# All of the test results noted in the table above complied with the standard's requirements.
# Comparison of technological characteristics:
| Characteristics | Submitted Device | Predicate Device | Discussion for the difference |
|---------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Name and model | Handheld Pulse Oximeter<br>SP-20 | Patient Monitor<br>UP-7000 | |
| Manufacturer | Shenzhen Creative Industry<br>Co., LTD. | Shenzhen Creative Industry<br>Co., LTD. | |
| FDA Classification | SpO2: CFR870.2700, DQA<br>TEMP: CFR880.2910, FLL<br>(Optional function-<br>K111463) | SpO2: CFR870.2700, DQA<br>TEMP: CFR880.2910, FLL<br>ECG: CFR870.2300, MWI<br>NIBP: CFR870.1130, DXN<br>CO2: CFR868.1400, CCK | |
| Physical<br>dimension(mm)<br>/weight(kg) | 158 mm (L) × 73 mm (W) ×<br>25 mm (H)<br>/ 230g (including battery) | 300 (L) x150 (W) x290 (H)<br>/ 5.2kg (including battery) | The SP-20 is handheld<br>device, and is smaller<br>compared to the Predicate<br>Device (UP-7000). The SP-20<br>device meets the mechanical<br>test requirements defined in<br>IEC60601-1, IEC60601-1-11<br>and ISO80601-2-61. |
| Display | 3.5" color TFT LCD | 12.1" Color TFT | N/A |
| Type, Degree of<br>protection against<br>electric shock | Class II with an internal<br>electric power supply;<br>Type BF applied parts. | Class I with an internal<br>electric power supply.<br>Where the integrity of the<br>external protective<br>earth(ground) in the<br>installation or its conductors<br>is in doubt, the equipment<br>shall be operated from its<br>internal electric power<br>supply(batteries)<br>CO2: BF (defibrillation proof)<br>SpO2/ NIBP/ TEMP/ ECG/<br>RESP: CF (defibrillation<br>proof) | The SP-20 device is powered<br>by an external adapter and<br>battery, which is Class II with<br>internal electric power supply<br>device according to<br>IEC60601-1, and applied<br>parts of the SP-20 device are<br>type BF according to<br>IEC60601-1. |
| Power supply | Battery or AC | Battery or AC | Identical |
| Power source | Power adapter: input: 100-<br>240VAC, 50/60Hz; output:<br>5VDC/1A<br>Internal power supply:<br>2000mAh lithium battery | (100-240) VAC 50/60Hz<br>100VA;<br>Rechargeable sealed lead-<br>acid battery, 12V 2.3AH | According to product design<br>request, the SP-20 device is<br>powered by an external<br>adapter and lithium battery,<br>which meet IEC60601-1 and<br>IEC60601-1-2 requirements. |
| Low battery<br>indicator | Yes | Yes | Identical |
| Characteristics | Submitted Device | Predicate Device | Discussion for the<br>difference |
| Storage data | Yes | Yes | Identical |
| Flammable<br>anesthetics | No | No | Identical |
| Operating<br>environment | Operating Temperature:<br>5°C~40°C<br>Operating Humidity:<br>15%~93%, non-condensing<br>Atmospheric pressure:<br>70kPa~106kPa | Operating Temperature:<br>5°C~40°C<br>Humidity: 30%~80%, non-<br>condensing<br>Atmospheric pressure:<br>70kPa~106kPa | The environmental operating<br>conditions of the SP-20 device<br>meets IEC60601-1 and<br>IEC60601-1-11 requirements. |
| Storage condition | Ambient temperature : -<br>20°C~60°C<br>Relative humidity: 10%~95%,<br>non-condensing<br>Atmospheric pressure:<br>50kPa~107.4kPa | Temperature: -20°C~60°C<br>Humidity: 10% ~95%, non-<br>condensing<br>Atmosphere: 53k ~106kPa | The environmental storage<br>conditions of the SP-20 device<br>meets IEC60601-1 and<br>IEC60601-1-11 requirements. |
| Optional printer | N/A | Available | N/A |
| Oximetry<br>technique | Creative SpO2 module with<br>the same principle as PC-<br>60(K063641) Creative SpO2<br>sensor only<br>KM-SPO-01 SpO2 module<br>with KS-C01<br>KM-SPO-01 SpO2 module<br>with KS-YW02 | Creative SpO2 module with<br>the same principle as PC-<br>60(K063641) Creative SpO2<br>sensor only<br>KM-SPO-01 SpO2 module<br>with KS-C01 | Identical |
| Measuring mode | Spot-check and Continuous<br>recording. | Continuous monitoring | The SP-20 device is intended<br>for spot checking and<br>continuous recording of SpO2<br>measurement data, but is not<br>intended for continuous<br>monitoring, and meets<br>ISO80601-2-61 requirements. |
| Applied part | Detachable SpO2 probe/<br>Dual-wavelength LED sensor | Detachable SpO2 probe/<br>Dual-wavelength LED sensor | Identical |
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Indications for Use differences:
Basic Function:
Both devices have the same functions, which includes Pulse Rate, SpO2, TEMP. Both devices also record data. The predicate has more functions, such as ECG, heart rate, CO2 concentration, and respiration rate. Both the submitted device and predicate comply with the same performance testing standards for the common functions.
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Both are Prescription Use.
# TEMP:
- For the submitted TEMP is optional, but the predicate device's TEMP is a । built-in function
- Both devices are for same target population (adult and pediatric) -
- -The subject device uses an IR thermometer cleared under K111463 (VT-60E IR thermometer), while the predicate Device uses the electronic thermometer cleared under K982140. Both use FDA cleared temperature measuring devices.
- The subject' device has a minor modification for the VT-60E IR thermometer(K111463). The modified VT-601E IR thermometer together with the SP-20 host device passed the applicable performance standards test including IEC60601-1, IEC60601-1-2 and performance test. The modification does not raise different questions of safety and/or effectiveness of VT-601E IR thermometer.
## Where Used:
The predict device is applicable for use in hospitals and clinical institutions, while the subject device can also be used at home. Both devices comply with IEC60601-1-11, verifying device performance.
The above differences in the IFU don't result in a new intended use. The subject device complies with the same applicable standards requirement as the predicate device, and it is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
# 8. Testing Summary:
# Safety and EMC
To verify performance of the SP-20, the following tests were performed:
IEC 60601-1: 2005+A1: 2012 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General । requirements for basic safety and essential performance
- IEC 60601-1-2: 2014 Medical devices part 1-2: General requirements for basic i
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safety and essential performance - Collateral standards: electromagnetic compatibility – Test and requirements
IEC 60601-1-11 Edition 2.0 2015-01, medical electrical equipment - part 1-11: । General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - collateral standard: requirements for medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems used in the home healthcare environment.
The test results from these tests demonstrate the device complies with the requirements.
## Performance Data:
For the subject device, SP-20, the following verification tests were performed:
- ISO 80601-2-61: 2011 First edition 2011-04-01 Medical electrical equipment i Part 2-61: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of pulse oximeter equipment
- Cleaning and Disinfection Validation ।
The device uses 510(k) cleared SpO2 modules with minor modifications and optional TEMP modules. Performance of the SpO2 and TEMP in the performance test report includes normal operating states, appearance, structure, basic performance (SpO2, PR, TEMP) and System Performance. The test results demonstrate compliance with the standards.
## Biocompatibility
The subject devices. Handheld Pulse Oximeter, SP-20 is using the similar material as the previously cleared predicate device.
According to the ISO 10993-1: 2009 Annex 1 Biological evaluation tests, the subject device is classified: Surface Device - Contact Skin - Contact Duration≤24H
Tests were conducted for cytotoxicity, skin irritation and sensitization test according to the standards noted below:
ISO 10993-5: 2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 5 Tests for । In Vitro Cytotoxicity
। ISO 10993-10: 2010 Biological evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 10: Tests for Irritation and Delayed-Type Hypersensitivity
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The test results demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the standards.
## Shelf Life:
The Handheld Pulse Oximeter, SP-20 is not subject to the shelf life, as the device doesn't contain any sterile or degradable components.
## 9. Clinical:
Clinical testing was performed to demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate device. The twelve (12) subjects in the testing were a group of volunteers consisting of 3 women and 9 men. All subjects had no known illnesses, and no subject was anemic. The group was a mixture of ethnic backgrounds, having skin color ranging from light to dark. The ages of the group were from 22 to 38. A total of 24 samples were obtained per subject. Data was recorded by Bickler-Ye Lab and provided for analysis.
Testing validated the submitted device was effective in determining SPO2 and no adverse effects or complications were noted.
## 10. Conclusions:
In accordance with the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 CFR Part 807 and based on the information provided in this premarket notification Shenzhen Creative Industry Co., Ltd. concludes that the Handheld Pulse Oximeter, SP-20 is substantially equivalent to predicate devices as described herein.
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