Life Scope PT BSM-1700 Series, AY Series, Data Acquisition Unit, LIFE SCOPE BSM 6000 SERIES BEDSIDE MONITORING SYSTEM, Nihon Kohden CSM-1901 BEDSIDE MONITORING SYSTEM
K213316 · Nihon Kohden Corporation · KOI · Dec 29, 2021 · Anesthesiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K213316
Device Name
Life Scope PT BSM-1700 Series, AY Series, Data Acquisition Unit, LIFE SCOPE BSM 6000 SERIES BEDSIDE MONITORING SYSTEM, Nihon Kohden CSM-1901 BEDSIDE MONITORING SYSTEM
Applicant
Nihon Kohden Corporation
Product Code
KOI · Anesthesiology
Decision Date
Dec 29, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 868.2775
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Smart Cable NMT Module and Accessories are indicated for monitoring the relaxation of the patient when neuromuscular blockades are administered. The Smart Cable NMT Module and Accessories are comprised of: - AF-201P NMT Module with Smart Cable - Disposable Electrodes - Main cable - Holder (optional) The Smart Cable NMT Module and Accessories are intended to be used as a system that requires Nihon Kohden compatible electrodes and bedside monitoring systems. The Smart Cable NMT Module and Accessories are intended for use by medical personnel in clinical settings and are available by prescription only.
Device Story
Smart Cable NMT Module (AF-201P) uses EMG technology to monitor neuromuscular transmission; stimulates ulnar nerve via disposable electrode array; records muscle action potential. Input units (BSM-1700/AY Series) acquire physiological signals (ECG, SpO2, NIBP, IBP, CO2, Temp, CO, TOF, BIS) and transfer data to core bedside monitoring units (BSM-6000/CSM-1901). Systems display waveforms/numerics; generate audible/visual alarms for out-of-limit measurements. Used by medical personnel in hospitals (OR, ICU, recovery, emergency). Software update enables input units to recognize Smart Cable NMT Module connection. Output assists clinicians in determining muscle relaxant/anesthetic dosing. Benefits include quantitative assessment of patient relaxation levels.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Software verification and validation (unit, integration, system-level testing) performed per FDA guidance. Electrical safety and EMC testing conducted per ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2. No clinical data relied upon.
Technological Characteristics
System comprises core unit and input unit (BSM-1700/AY Series). Connectivity via cable or WLAN. Software-based signal processing for physiological parameters (ECG, SpO2, NIBP, IBP, CO2, Temp, CO, TOF, BIS). Complies with IEC 60601-1 (safety), IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), and IEC 60601-2-40 (electromyographs).
Indications for Use
Indicated for monitoring patient relaxation during neuromuscular blockade administration. Used by medical personnel in clinical settings (OR, recovery, ICU). Compatible with Nihon Kohden bedside monitoring systems and electrodes. Prescription only.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An electrical peripheral nerve stimulator (neuromuscular blockade monitor) is a device used to apply an electrical current to a patient to test the level of pharmacological effect of anesthetic drugs and gases.
Predicate Devices
Life Scope BSM-6000 Series Bedside Monitors (K201949)
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December 29, 2021
Nihon Kohden Corporation % Sunita Teekasingh Sr. Regulatory Affairs Consultant - GSA2 Group LLC Nihon Kohden America. Inc 15353 Barranca Parkway Irvine, California 92618
Re: K213316
Trade/Device Name: Life Scope PT BSM-1700 Series, Data Acquisition Unit, LIFE SCOPE BSM 6000 SERIES BEDSIDE MONITORING SYSTEM, Nihon Kohden CSM-1901 BEDSIDE MONITORING SYSTEM Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.2775 Regulation Name: Electrical Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KOI, MHX Dated: November 26, 2021 Received: November 29, 2021
Dear Sunita Teekasingh:
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/cfpm/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) K213316
### Device Name
Smart Cable™ NMT Module and Accessories; Life Scope® BSM-6000 Series Bedside Monitoring Systems; Life Scope® CSM-1901 Bedside Monitoring Systems; Life Scope ® PT BSM-1700 Series and AY Series And Accessories.
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Smart Cable NMT Module and Accessories are indicated for monitoring the relaxation of the patient when neuromuscular blockades are administered.
The Smart Cable NMT Module and Accessories are comprised of:
- · AF-201P NMT Module with Smart Cable
- · Disposable Electrodes
- · Main cable
- · Holder (optional)
The Smart Cable NMT Module and Accessories are intended to be used as a system that requires Nihon Kohden compatible electrodes and bedside monitoring systems. The Smart Cable NMT Module and Accessories are intended for use by medical personnel in clinical settings and are available by prescription only. ==============================================================================================================================================================================
Life Scope® BSM-6000 Series Bedside Monitoring Systems
The Life Scope® BSM-6000 Series Bedside Monitoring Systems are intended to monitor, display, and record physiological data to provide cardiac and vital signs monitoring within a medical facility. The device is intended to produce a visual record of the electrical signals produced by the heart and monitor the electrocardiogram to generate visible and/or audible alarms when an arrhythmia exists.
The device is also intended to monitor heart rate, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), non- invasive blood pressure (NIBP), invasive blood pressure (IBP), body temperature, BIS, cardiac output (CO), oxygen concentration (FiO2), carbon dioxide concentration (CO2), EtCO2, respiratory rate and inspired anesthetic agents and anesthetic gases including N2O, Halothane, Isoflurane, Enflurane, Sevoflurane and Desflurane.
The device may generate an audible and/or visual alarm when a measured rate falls outside preset limits. The device may also be used to condition and transmit physiological signals via radio frequency. The device can interface to external equipment to display numerical and waveform data and alarms from the external devices. Supported external devices include CO2 monitors, BIS monitors, Anesthetic agents/gases detection system, Anesthesia machine, Ventilators, CCO monitors. TOF monitors, CCO/SvO2 Monitors, EEG monitoring device, tcPO2/tcPCO2 monitors, and external devices which output analog voltage signal.
The device will be available for use by medical personnel on patients within a medical facility on all patient populations. The system requires a BSM-6000 core unit with a compatible input unit: AY Series or Life Scope® PT BSM-1700 Series.
Life Scope® CSM-1901 Bedside Monitoring Systems
The Life Scope® CSM-1901 Bedside Monitoring Systems are intended to monitor, display and record physiological data to provide cardiac and vital signs monitoring within a medical facility. The device is intended to produce a visual record of the electrical signal produced by the heart and monitor the electrocardiogram to generate visible alarms when an arthythmia exists. The device is also intended to monitor heart rate, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2),
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non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP), invasive blood pressure (IBP), body temperature, BIS, cardiac output (CO), oxygen concentration (FiO2), carbon dioxide concentration (CO2), EtCO2, respiratory rate, inspired and expired anesthetic agents and anesthetic gases including N20, halothane, isoflurane, enflurane and desflurane. The device also displays patient data from external devices such as ventilators. TOF monitors, and EEG measuring unit. The device may generate and audible and/or visual alarm when a measured rate falls outside preset limits. The device will be available for use by trained medical facility on all patient populations, including adult, neonate, infant, child, and adolescent subgroups.
The system requires a CSM-1901 core unit with a compatible input unit: AY Series or Life Scope® PT BSM-1700 Series.
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### Life Scope® PT BSM-1700 Series and Accessories
The Life Scope® PT BSM-1700 Series and Accessories are intended acquire and transfer electrical impulses from the patient to the main unit of the device. The BSM-1700 Series input unit monitors physiological data and may generate an audible and/or visual alarm when a measured rate falls outside preset limits when discomected from the core unit of the device. The input unit can be removed from one core unit and connected to another devices core unit. The Life Scope® PT BSM-1700 Series can be used in transport mode where data is transferred from one device to another device by using with or without WLAN technology. The input unit can acquire the following parameter signals: Electrocardiogram (ECG), Impedance respiration (Imp Resp), Non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP), Arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2), Carbon dioxide concentration (CO2), Invasive blood pressure (Temp), Cardiac Output (CO), TOF and Bispectral Index (BIS).
The Data Acquisition Unit (DAU) is an optional accessory. The DAU is used to communicate between the compatible parent core unit and the input unit using connection cables. The Reys on the DAU allow operation of the bedside monitor remotely. The DAU is only compatible with the Life Scope® PT BSM-1700 Series and the AY Series Input Units. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AY Series and Accessories
AY Series and Accessories are intended to acquire and transfer electrical impulses from the patient to the core unit of the device. The input unit can acquire the following parameter signals: Electrocardiogram (ECG), Impedance respiration (Imp Resp), Non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP), Arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2), Carbon dioxide concentration (CO2), Invasive blood pressure (IBP), Temperature (Temp), Cardiac Output (CO), TOF and Bispectral Index (BIS). AA Series smart expansion unit adds additional MULTI sockets to an AY Series input unit and can only be used with compatible monitoring systems.
The Data Acquisition Unit (DAU) is an optional accessory. The DAU is used to communicate between the compatible parent core unit and the input unit using connection cables. The keys on the DAU allow operation of the bedside monitor remotely. The DAU is only compatible with the Life Scope® PT BSM-1700 Series Input Units.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| | <span> <span style="text-decoration: overline;">X</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> |
| | <span> <span>☐</span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> |
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#### SECTION 5 510(K) SUMMARY OR 510(K) STATEMENT
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| 5.1 | General Provisions | Manufacturer Name: | Nihon Kohden Corporation |
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| | | Address: | 1-31-4 Nishiochiai, Shinjuku-Ku<br>Tokyo 161-8560, Japan |
| | | Submitter Name: | Nihon Kohden America |
| | | Address: | 15353 Barranca Parkway<br>Irvine, California, USA<br>92618 |
| | | Primary Contact | Sunita Teekasingh<br>GSA2 Group LLC Consultant |
| | | Phone Number | 612-814-7999 |
| | | Email | Sunita.Teekasingh@nihonkohden.com |
| | | Secondary Contact: | Sandra Gadeyne<br>Sr. Director of Quality and Regulatory Affairs |
| | | Phone Number | 949-268-7708 |
| | | Mobile Number: | 949-356-3401 |
| | | Email | Sandra.Gadeyne@nihonkohden.com |
| | | Date of Preparation | 27-Dec-2021 |
| | | Submission Type | Special 510(K) |
| | | Type of Modification | Software Modification |
| | | Predicate | K201949 – cleared 2 May2021<br>• Life Scope® BSM-6000 Series Bedside<br>Monitors;<br>• Nihon Kohden CSM-1901 Bedside Monitor |
5.2 INTRODUCTION
This submission is to obtain clearance for the software modification to the input units for Life Scope® PT BSM 1700 Series and A Y Series Input Units , see Table 5-1 for the summary. The input units required an updated software package to work with the Smart Cable NMT Module and Accessories (K201949).
The software modifications on the input units does not change the safety, performance of the predicate devices.
| Smart Cable<br>NMT Module<br>and Accessories<br>K201949 | Parent device Core Unit<br>software version | Input Unit Software version AY Series or<br>BSM-1700 Series |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| AF-201P<br>Software<br>Version 3.0-<br>no changes to the<br>original software<br>under<br>K201949 | Life Scope®BSM-6000 Series<br>Bedside Monitoring Systems<br>(K201949) Software v08-31<br><br>Life Scope® CSM-1901<br>Bedside Monitoring Systems<br>(K201949) Software v01-32<br><br>Life Scope® BSM-3000 Series Bedside Monitors (K201949) Software v08-31 | AY Series v08-31<br>AY-631P<br>AY-633P<br>AY-651P<br>AY-653P<br>AY-671P<br>AY-673P<br><br>OR<br><br>BSM-1700 Series<br>v02-66<br>BSM-1733<br>BSM-1753<br>BSM-1773 |
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In addition to the software changes, Nihon Kohden (NK) is updating the intended use for the Life Scope® BSM-6000 Series Bedside Monitoring Systems, and Life Scope® CSM-1901 Bedside Monitoring Systems:
- A statement was added to the parent devices to clarify these systems require both a core unit and an ● input unit.
- The Life Scope® PT BSM-1700 Input unit and the AY Series Input unit and accessories were added to the parent device intended use.
| Compatible Parent Bedside<br>Monitoring Core Units | Input Model | Configuration | |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|-------------------------------------------------|
| | | Multi Connector | SpO2 Probe |
| Life Scope® BSM 6000<br>Series Bedside Monitoring<br>Systems (K201949) | AY-631P | 1 | Masimo |
| | AY-633P | 3 | |
| | BSM-1733 | 3 | |
| Life Scope® CSM-1901<br>Bedside Monitoring Systems<br>(K201949) | AY-651P | 1 | Nellcor |
| | AY-653P | 3 | |
| | BSM-1753 | 3 | |
| Life Scope® G5 Series<br>Bedside Monitoring Systems<br>(K203435) | AY-671P | 1 | Nihon Kohden |
| | AY-673P | 3 | |
| | BSM-1773 | 3 | |
| Life Scope® G7 Series<br>Bedside Monitoring Systems<br>(K203435) | | | |
| Life Scope® CSM-1901 and<br>BSM-6000 Series Bedside<br>Monitoring Systems<br>(K201949)<br>Data Acquisition Unit | JA 690PA | N/A | Unit only used<br>with CSM-1901<br>and BSM-6000 |
| | JA-694PA | 4 | |
## Table 5-2: Parent Devices: Core Unit and Input unit configurations
- 5.3 SMART CABLE NMT MODULE AND ACCESSORIES
The Smart Cable NMT Module and Accessories were previously cleared under K201949, this system requires a compatible monitoring system for the NMT module to work. The input unit software has been updated to recognize the Smart Cable NMT Module connection. There have been no modifications to the Intended Use, safety or performance for Smart Cable NMT Module and Accessories as a result of the input unit software update.
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| Subject Device | Trade Name: | Smart Cable NMT Module and Accessories |
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| | Common Name: | Electrical peripheral nerve stimulator |
| | Classification Name | Stimulator, Nerve, Peripheral, Electric |
| | Classification: | Class II |
| | Product Code: | KOI |
| | Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 868.2775 |
| Predicate Device | Trade Name: | Smart Cable NMT Module and Accessories |
| | Marketing Names: | NMT Smart Cable TOF Pod; Smart Cable NMT Pod, with EMG Support; NMT Pod TOF Pod; TOF Smart Pod; NMT Smart Pod, NMT Module, AF-201P, Smart Cable NeuroMuscular Transmission Pod, NMT Pod and Train of Four Pod, Disposable electrodes, EMG electrodes, NMT electrodes |
| | Classification Name: | Electrical peripheral nerve stimulator |
| | Premarket Notification | Stimulator, Nerve, Peripheral, Electric |
| | Product Code: | KOI |
| | Device Classification: | Class II |
| | Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 868.2775 |
| | Manufacturer: | Nihon Kohden |
| | 510K number: | K201949 |
| Device Description | The Nihon Kohden Smart Cable NMT Module (NMT Module) and Accessories is an optional accessory for the Nihon Kohden bedside monitoring systems. The Smart Cable NMT Module and Accessories TOF (Train of Four) are based on EMG technology. With this system, the user can apply electrical stimulation on the ulnar nerve to detect the muscle's action potential. The reaction to the electrical impulse can be visualized on the connected monitoring system. The Smart Cable NMT Module and Accessories can assist medical personnel to quantitatively determine the level of muscle relaxation. This information can be used to determine the dose of muscle relaxants and regional anesthetics when performing anesthesia in a clinical setting. It is intended for use by medical personnel in the operating room, recovery room, or intensive care unit.<br>NMT Module is a system comprised of NMT Module, Main Cable, Holder, and EMG Electrode. The NMT module is connected to an electrode via<br>Main Cable. The electrode is a single-use electrode array and each array includes two stimulating electrodes, two recording electrodes, and one ground electrode The NMT module can transmit an electrical | |
| | stimulation pulse to the patient and can receive EMG signals via the<br>electrode array. The captured data from the disposable electrode is sent<br>to the monitoring system via the Smart Cable interface connector. The<br>various stimulation settings are also sent to the monitoring system to<br>display.<br>The AF-201P NMT Module is used to control the electrical stimulation<br>and to measure the response. The operational setting is controlled via<br>buttons on the module or a touch screen. | |
| Indication for Us and<br>Intended Use | The Smart Cable NMT Module and Accessories are indicated for<br>monitoring the relaxation of the patient when neuromuscular blockades<br>are administered. | |
| | The Smart Cable NMT Module and Accessories are comprised of: | |
| | • AF-201P NMT Module with Smart Cable | |
| | • Disposable Electrodes | |
| | • Main cable | |
| | • Holder (optional) | |
| | The Smart Cable NMT Module and Accessories are intended to be<br>used as a system that requires Nihon Kohden compatible electrodes and<br>bedside monitoring systems. The Smart Cable NMT Module and<br>Accessories are intended for use by medical personnel in clinical<br>settings and are available by prescription only. | |
| Modification | There are no changes to the Smart Cable NMT Module and<br>Accessories as a result of the software update to the Life Scope® PT<br>BSM-1700 Series and or the AY Series input units. | |
| Summary of<br>Substantial<br>Equivalence | The device comparison and the results of the safety and performance<br>tests indicate that the Nihon Kohden Smart Cable NMT Module and<br>Accessories is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. | |
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- LIFE SCOPE® BSM-6000 SERIES BEDSIDE MONITORING SYSTEM 5.4
The intended Use for BSM-6000 was updated to include the statement "The system requires a BSM 6000 core unit with a compatible input unit: AY Series or Life Scope® PT BSM-1700 Series".
The Life Scope® BSM-6000 Series Bedside Monitoring System, the input unit software has been updated to recognize the connection to the Smart Cable NMT Module and Accessories. There are no changes to the specifications or performance from the predicate device under K201949.
The Intended Use further clarifies the addition of Life Scope® BSM-1700 Series and the AY Series Input Units to BSM-6000 Intended Use is substantially equivalent to the predicate K201949.
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| Subject Device | | Life Scope BSM-6000 Series Bedside<br>Monitoring Systems |
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| | Trade Name: | |
| | Common Name: | Bedside Monitor, Patient Monitor,<br>Cardiac Monitor, Vital Signs Monitor and<br>Anesthesia Monitor |
| | Classification Name | Monitor, Physiological Patient Monitor<br>with Arrhythmia Detection and Alarms |
| | Classification: | Class II |
| | Product Code: | MHX |
| | Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 870.1025 |
| Predicate Device | | Life Scope BSM-6000 Series Bedside<br>Monitoring System |
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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.