K213264 · Biosense Webster, Inc. · DQK · Oct 29, 2021 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K213264
Device Name
CARTO 3 EP Navigation System Version 7.2
Applicant
Biosense Webster, Inc.
Product Code
DQK · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Oct 29, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1425
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The intended use of the CARTO® 3 System is catheter-based cardiac electrophysiological (EP) procedures. The CARTO® 3 System provides information about the electrical activity of the heart and about catheter location during the procedure. The system can be used on patients who are eligible for a conventional electrophysiological procedure. The system has no special contraindications.
Device Story
CARTO® 3 EP Navigation System V7.2 is a cardiac mapping system used in clinical EP labs by physicians to visualize cardiac anatomy and electrical activity. It acquires intracardiac signals and catheter location data using magnetic sensor technology and Advanced Catheter Location (ACL) technology. The system processes these inputs to generate 3D anatomical and electroanatomical maps displayed on a workstation monitor. The system supports multi-electrode catheters (up to 48 electrodes). By providing real-time visualization of catheter position and cardiac electrical activity, the device assists physicians in navigating the heart during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, potentially improving procedural accuracy and patient outcomes. The system includes a Patient Interface Unit, workstation, monitors, and Signal Processing Unit (SPU).
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Evidence consists of bench testing and pre-clinical animal testing. Bench testing included electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2), proof of design (catheter visualization, location accuracy, ECG performance, data synchronization), functional verification (regression testing of legacy features, interoperability), and usability (IEC 60601-1-6). Animal testing evaluated system functionality under simulated clinical workflows. All tests met acceptance criteria.
Technological Characteristics
System components include Patient Interface Unit, workstation, monitors, and Signal Processing Unit. Uses magnetic sensor and Advanced Catheter Location (ACL) technology. Operates on Windows 10 OS. Supports multi-electrode catheters up to 48 electrodes. Complies with IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2 standards.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients eligible for conventional catheter-based cardiac electrophysiological (EP) procedures. No specific contraindications.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A programmable diagnostic computer is a device that can be programmed to compute various physiologic or blood flow parameters based on the output from one or more electrodes, transducers, or measuring devices; this device includes any associated commercially supplied programs.
Predicate Devices
CARTO® 3 EP Navigation System Version 7.1 (K191660)
CARTO® 3 EP Navigation System Version 7.61 with SPU (K200484)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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October 29, 2021
Biosense Webster, Inc. Khaled Hamad Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist 31 Technology Drive, Suite 200 Irvine, California 92618
Re: K213264
Trade/Device Name: CARTO® 3 EP Navigation System Version 7.2 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1425 Regulation Name: Programmable Diagnostic Computer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DQK Dated: September 27, 2021 Received: September 30, 2021
Dear Khaled Hamad:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware 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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Sincerely,
Aneesh Deoras Assistant Director Division of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Diagnostics and Monitoring Devices Office of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K213264
Device Name
CARTO® 3 EP Navigation System Version 7.2
Indications for Use (Describe)
The intended use of the CARTO® 3 System is catheter-based cardiac electrophysiological (EP) procedures. The CARTO® 3 System provides information about the electrical activity of the heart and about catheter location during the procedure. The system can be used on patients who are eligible for a conventional electrophysiological procedure. The system has no special contraindications.
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# 510(k) Summary — K213264
| Applicant: | Biosense Webster, Inc.<br>31 Technology Drive, Suite 200<br>Irvine, CA 92618, USA<br>Tel.: (800) 729-9010<br>Fax: (909) 839-8500 |
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| Contact Person: | Khaled Hamad<br>Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist<br>Phone: 949-453-6350<br>Fax: 949-450-6886 |
| Authored by: | Elena Goldin<br>Quality and Regulatory Affairs Senior Specialist<br>Biosense Webster (Israel), Ltd.<br>and<br>Khaled Hamad<br>Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist<br>Biosense Webster, Inc. |
| Date: | September 27, 2021 |
| Device Trade<br>Name: | CARTO® 3 EP Navigation System Version 7.2 |
| Device Common<br>Name: | Cardiac Mapping System |
| Manufacturing<br>Number: | FG-5400-00, FG-5400-00U |
| Device<br>Classification: | Programmable diagnostic computer<br>Class II, 21 CFR 870.1425 |
| Product Code | DQK |
| Predicate<br>Device: | CARTO® 3 EP Navigation System Version 7.1 510(k)#: K191660 (primary<br>predicate device) and CARTO® 3 EP Navigation System Version 7.61 with SPU<br>(Signal Processing Unit) 510(k)#: K200484 |
| Indications for<br>Use: | The intended use of the CARTO® 3 System is catheter-based cardiac<br>electrophysiological (EP) procedures. The CARTO® 3 System provides<br>information about the electrical activity of the heart and about catheter location<br>during the procedure. The system can be used on patients who are eligible for a<br>conventional electrophysiological procedure. The system has no special<br>contraindications. |
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#### Manufacturing Biosense Webster (Israel), Ltd. a Johnson & Johnson Company Facilities: 4 Hatnufa Street Yokneam, ISRAEL 2066717
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Device Description:
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The CARTO® 3 EP Navigation System, Version 7.2 is a catheter-based atrial and ventricular mapping system designed to acquire and analyze data points and use this information to display 3D anatomical and electroanatomical maps of the human heart. The location information needed to create the cardiac maps and the local electrograms are acquired using a specialized mapping catheters and reference devices. The system allows electrograms and cardiac maps display based on the received intracardiac signals from the catheters. The CARTO® 3 System V7.2 uses two distinct types of location technology - magnetic sensor technology and Advanced Catheter Location (ACL)
technology.
The CARTO® 3 System V7.2 consists of the following components:
- Patient Interface Unit (PIU) ●
- . Workstation with Graphic User Interface (GUI)
- Wide-Screen monitors, keyboard, and mouse ●
- . Intracardiac In Port
- Intracardiac Out Port ●
- Power Supply
- . Patches Connection Box and Cables (PU)
- Pedals ●
- Location Pad (LP)
- Signal Processing Unit (SPU) ((510(k)#: K200484) ●
### Indications for The intended use of the CARTO® 3 System is catheter-based cardiac Use: electrophysiological (EP) procedures. The CARTO® 3 System provides information about the electrical activity of the heart and about catheter location during the procedure. The system can be used on patients who are eligible for a conventional electrophysiological procedure. The system has no special contraindications.
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The indications for use for the CARTO® 3 System are identical to the indications for use of the primary predicate CARTO® 3 System V7.1
Technological The modified CARTO® 3 EP Navigation System, V7.2 has the same technological Characteristics: characteristics (i. e., design, material, chemical composition, energy source) as the predicate CARTO® 3 EP Navigation System, Version 7.1 (K191660) and Version 7.61 with SPU (Signal Processing Unit) (K200484). A summary of the technological characteristics of the new device compared to the predicate device is as follows:
- Have identical intended use.
- Use the same fundamental scientific technology.
- . Have identical magnetic location mapping technology.
- . Have identical magnetic location sensor accuracy.
The main difference between the predicate device and the modified device are the upgrade of the CARTO® 3 software operating system to Windows 10, while restoring support of all legacy software modules and interoperabilities, cleared under 510k K191660, that were blocked under K200484. The CARTO® 3 EP Navigation System V7.2 includes the Signal Processing Unit (SPU), cleared under 510k K200484, that provides support to multi-electrode catheters up to 48 electrodes, such as the OCTARAY DX catheter.
This release also includes minor improvements to several legacy modules, without adding any new software module.
- Performance The CARTO® 3 EP Navigation System V7.2 with accessories underwent extensive bench and pre-clinical testing under simulated clinical conditions to Data: verify the new and modified features and to demonstrate with regression testing that these modifications did not negatively affect existing features.
Bench Testing:
·Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility testing was performed per IEC 60601-1 Medical electrical equipment – Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance, and IEC 60601-1-2 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances -Requirements. Test results were in compliance to the standards.
•Proof of Design - verified visualization of catheters, system behavior, location accuracy of catheters position, ECG channel characteristics and performance,
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load capacity, data synchronization, and the verification of legacy re-enabled modules. Tests were performed on a Windows 10 Operating System. All testing performed met the acceptance criteria.
•Functional verification – verified the functional requirements and hardware configurations, regression testing of CARTO® 3 System legacy features, system functionality for supported catheters, and interoperability with 3rd party compatible medical devices. Usability was tested per IEC 60601-1-6, Medical electrical equipment- Part 1-6: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Usability. All applicable functions on the CARTO® 3 V7.2 System were tested running on a Windows 10 Operating System. All system features were found to perform according to specifications and met acceptance criteria.
Animal Testing:
•Animal testing was conducted to evaluate the CARTO® 3 V7.2 System functionality under simulated clinical workflow and conditions. All test protocol steps were successfully completed and expected results were achieved.
All testing passed in accordance with appropriate test criteria and standards, and the modified device did not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness.
- Conclusions: The CARTO® 3 EP Navigation System, V7.2 is substantially equivalent to the currently cleared CARTO® 3 EP Navigation System, Version 7.1 and Version 7.61 based on the completion of non-clinical bench testing and pre-clinical testing as well as similar principles of design, operation and indications for use.
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