K240808 · Hunan Accurate Bio-Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · DQA · Oct 3, 2024 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K240808
Device Name
Pulse Oximeter (WS20A)
Applicant
Hunan Accurate Bio-Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
Product Code
DQA · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Oct 3, 2024
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.2700
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
WS20A is a pulse oximeter indicated for use in measuring, displaying, storing and transmitting functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2) and pulse rate for patients(≥10 years old, ≥30kg). It is designed for finger circumference more than 33mm. It is intended for spot-check, continuous data collection, recording and transmitting, not continuous monitoring. It can be used in sleep labs, long-term care, hospitals and home.
Device Story
Pulse Oximeter (WS20A) is an internally powered, wrist-worn device; measures SpO2, pulse rate (PR), and pulse amplitude index (PAI). Inputs: optical signals via transmittance sensor (red 660nm, infrared 905nm) applied to finger. Processing: signal collection/processing module (MCU) calculates physiological parameters. Outputs: TFT display of SpO2, PR, PAI; data storage and Bluetooth transmission. Used in sleep labs, long-term care, hospitals, and home; operated by patients or clinicians. Output used for spot-check or continuous data collection to assess oxygenation status; aids clinical decision-making regarding patient respiratory health. Benefits: non-invasive monitoring of arterial hemoglobin saturation.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical study conducted per ISO 80601-2-61 to validate SpO2 accuracy against CO-Oximetry in non-motion conditions. Adult study: 315 data sets from 13 subjects (ages 22-30, Fitzpatrick 1-6); ARMS 1.81% (range 70-100%). Pediatric study: 243 data sets from 10 female subjects (ages 22-30, Fitzpatrick 1-6); ARMS 1.80%. Results stratified by gender and skin tone showed consistent performance.
Indicated for patients ≥10 years old and ≥30kg with finger circumference >33mm for measurement, display, storage, and transmission of SpO2 and pulse rate. Intended for spot-check and continuous data collection in sleep labs, long-term care, hospitals, and home environments.
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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# October 3, 2024
Hunan Accurate Bio-Medical Technology Co., Ltd. % Jie Yang Consultant Chonconn Medical Device Consulting Co., Ltd. Room 504, Block C, No. 1029 Nanhai Avenue, Nanshan District Shenzhen, Guangdong 518067 China
Re: K240808
Trade/Device Name: Pulse Oximeter (WS20A) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2700 Regulation Name: Oximeter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DQA Dated: March 25, 2024 Received: March 25, 2024
# Dear Jie Yang:
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 (the 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 available 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,
# Bradley Q. Quinn -S
Bradley Quinn Assistant Director DHT1C: Division of Anesthesia, Respiratory, and Sleep Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT, and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
# Indications for Use
Submission Number (if known)
K240808
Device Name
Pulse Oximeter (WS20A)
- Indications for Use (Describe)
WS20A is a pulse oximeter indicated for use in measuring, displaying, storing and transmitting functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2) and pulse rate for patients(≥10 years old. ≥30kg). It is designed for finger circumference more than 33mm. It is intended for spot-check, continuous data collection, recording and transmitting, not continuous monitoring. It can be used in sleep labs, long-term care, hospitals and home.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(K) Summary
## Prepared in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR Part 807.92
## Prepared Date: 2024/10/02
#### 1. Submission sponsor
Name: Hunan Accurate Bio-Medical Technology Co., Ltd. Address: Accurate Industrial Park, No.108, Zhixian Road, Xuelian Community, Xueshi Street of Yuelu District, 410208 Changsha, Hunan Province, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF China Contact person: Zhang Li Title: General Manager E-mail: regulation@accbiomed.com Tel: +86 731-8559853
#### 2. Submission correspondent
Name: Chonconn Medical Device Consulting Co., Ltd.
Address: Room 504, Block C, No. 1029 Nanhai Avenue, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P.R. China
Contact person: Yang Jie E-mail: yangjie(@chonconn.com
Tel: +86-755 33941160
| Trade/Device Name | Pulse Oximeter |
|-------------------|---------------------------------|
| Model | WS20A |
| Common Name | Wrist Pulse Oximeter |
| Regulatory Class | Class II |
| Classification | 21CFR 870.2700 / Oximeter / DQA |
| Submission type | Traditional 510(K) |
#### 3. Subject Device Information
#### 4. Predicate Device
Manufacturer: Beijing Choice Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. Device name: Wrist Pulse Oximeter,Model: MD300W314 510(K) Number: K172366
#### 5. Device Description
Pulse Oximeter WS20A is an internally powered pulse oximeter. The main functions of the devices include hemoglobin oxygen saturation (SpO2), pulse rate (PR) measurements and Pulse amplitude index (PAI), data storage and transmission.
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Place one fingertip into the sensor and the oxygen saturation (SpO2), pulse rate (PR) measurements and pulse amplitude index (PAI) will appear on the display. The device is intended to be applied to adult and pediatric patients in sleep labs, long-term care, hospital and home care environment.
The subject device is composed of the following components to achieve the above detection process: power supply module, detector and emitter, signal collection and process module (MCU), TFT display screen and Bluetooth module.
#### 6. Intended use & Indication for use
WS20A is a pulse oximeter indicated for use in measuring, displaying, storing and transmitting functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2) and pulse rate for patients(≥10 years old, ≥30kg). It is designed for finger circumference more than 33mm. It is intended for spot-check, continuous data collection, recording and transmitting, not continuous monitoring. It can be used in sleep labs, long-term care, hospitals and home.
| ITEM | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Comparison Result |
|--------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|
| | Pulse Oximeter<br>WS20A<br>K240808 | Wrist Pulse Oximeter,<br>Model: MD300W314<br>K172366 | |
| Manufacture | Hunan Accurate Bio-<br>Medical Technology Co.,<br>Ltd. | Beijing Choice Electronic<br>Technology Co., Ltd. | Same |
| Indications for<br>Use | WS20A is a pulse<br>oximeter indicated for use<br>in measuring, displaying,<br>storing and transmitting<br>functional oxygen<br>saturation of arterial<br>hemoglobin (SpO2) and<br>pulse rate for patients(≥10<br>years old, ≥30kg). It is<br>designed for finger<br>circumference more than<br>33mm. It is intended for<br>spot-check, continuous<br>data collection, recording<br>and transmitting, not<br>continuous monitoring. It<br>can be used in sleep labs | MD300W314 is a wrist<br>pulse oximeter indicated for<br>use in measuring,<br>displaying, storing and<br>transmitting functional<br>oxygen saturation of arterial<br>hemoglobin (SpO2) and<br>pulse rate for adult,<br>adolescent, child and infant<br>patients. It is intended for<br>spot-check and / or data<br>collection, recording and<br>transmitting. It can be used<br>in sleep labs, long-term care,<br>hospitals and home use. | Similar |
| | long-term care, hospitals<br>and home. | | |
| Population | adult, adolescent and child<br>patients | adult, adolescent, child and<br>infant patients | Similar |
| Components | Power supply module,<br>detector and emitter LED,<br>signal collection and<br>processor module, display<br>module, Bluetooth<br>module. | Power supply module,<br>detector and emitter LED,<br>signal collection and<br>processor module, display<br>module, Bluetooth module. | Same |
| Type of SpO2<br>Sensor | Transmittance Optical<br>Sensor | Transmittance Optical<br>Sensor | Same |
| Application<br>Site | Finger | Finger | Same |
| Measurement<br>Wavelength | Red (660 nm)<br>Infrared (905 nm) | Red (660 nm)<br>Infrared (905 nm) | Same |
| Display Type | TFT | LCD | Difference |
| Power Supply | Lithium-ion rechargeable<br>battery | Lithium-ion rechargeable<br>battery | Same |
| Display Data | SPO2 , PR , PAI | SPO2 , PR | Similar |
| SPO2 | SpO2 Display Range:<br>0%~100%<br>Measurement range:<br>70~100%<br>Accuracy: 70%~100%:<br>±2%; | SpO2 Display Range:<br>0%~100%<br>Measurement range:<br>70%~100%<br>Accuracy: 70%~100%:<br>±2%; | Same |
| | | | |
| PR | PR Display Range<br>25~250bpm<br>Measurement range:<br>25~250bpm<br>Resolution: 1bpm<br>Accuracy: $\pm$ 3bpm; | PR Display Range<br>30~255bpm<br>Measurement range:<br>30~250bpm<br>Resolution: 1bpm<br>Accuracy: 30~99bpm, $\pm$ 2bpm; 100~250bpm, $\pm$ 2% | Similar |
| Pulse<br>amplitude<br>index<br>(PAI) | Display range: 0.1~20.0%<br>Measurement range:<br>0.3~20.0%<br>Resolution: 0.1%<br>Accuracy: 0.3~1.0% ( $\pm$ 0.2<br>digits); 1.1~20.0% ( $\pm$ 20%) | N/A | Difference |
| Network | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Same |
| Environment<br>Requirements | Operating Temperature:<br>5~40 $^{\circ}$ C<br>Ambient Humidity:<br>10%~90%, no<br>condensation<br>Storage/Transportation: -<br>20 $^{\circ}$ C~60 $^{\circ}$ C Ambient<br>Humidity: 10%~90% no<br>condensation | Operating Temperature:<br>5~40 $^{\circ}$ C<br>Ambient Humidity:<br>15%~93%, no condensation<br>Storage/Transportation: -<br>25 $^{\circ}$ C~70 $^{\circ}$ C Ambient<br>Humidity: $\leq$ 93% no<br>condensation | Similar |
| Contacting<br>Material | Enclosure: ABS<br>Watchband: Silicone<br>Fingertip sensor: Silicone | Enclosure: ABS<br>Wrist oximeter wrist belt:<br>Nylon brand<br>Fingertip sensor: Silicone | Similar |
| Electrical | Conformed to IEC60601- | Conformed to IEC60601-1, | Same |
7. Comparison to the Predicate Device
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#### Non-clinical Data 8.
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
# Biocompatibility testing
The biocompatibility evaluation for the Pulse Oximeter was conducted in accordance with the FDA Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff: Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process".
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## Bench testing
The Pulse Oximeter has been tested according to the following standards:
- IEC 60601-1-2005+CORR.1:2006+CORR.2:2007+A1:2012, Medical Electrical Equipment-. Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
- IEC 60601-1-2:2014, Medical electrical equipment- Part 1-2: General requirements for basic . safety and essential performance- Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility-Requirements and tests
- IEC 60601-1-11 Edition 2.0 2015-01Medical 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
- ISO 80601-2-61: 2017 Medical Electrical Equipment Part 2-61: Particular Requirements for . Basic Safety and Essential Performance of Pulse Oximeter Equipment.
## Clinical data
Clinical studies were conducted to verify the accuracy of proposed device. The clinical studies were conducted per following standards:
- ISO 80601-2-61: 2017 Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 2-61: Particular Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance of Pulse Oximeter Equipment.
- Pulse Oximeters-Premarket Notification Submissions: Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff
One clinical study is conducted for adult and pediatric patients. The purpose of the clinical trial is to validate accuracy of the pulse oximetry (SpO2) of the WS20A pulse oximeter manufactured by Hunan Accurate Bio-Medical Technology Co. Ltd. during stationary (non-motion) conditions over a wide range of arterial blood oxygen saturation levels as compared to arterial blood CO-Oximetry.
- For adult patients, 315 data sets (SpO2 VS SaO2) were obtained from 13 healthy adult subjects under nonmotion, aged 22-30, with skin tones of Fitzpatrick 1-6 and 3 of subjects with Fitzpatrick 5. According to the clinical trial results by all subject, gender and skin tones subgroup, within the blood oxygen range of 70-100%, the ARMS of the pulse oximeter is: 1.81% for all subjects, 1.80% for female subjects, and 1.83% for male subjects, 1.78% for light-skinned subjects.1.91% for dark-skinned subjects.
- For pediatric patients, 243 data sets (SpO2 VS SaO2) were obtained from 10 healthy female subjects, aged 22-30, with skin tones of Fitzpatrick 1-6 and 2 of subjects with Fitzpatrick 5. According to the clinical trial results by 10 female subjects and skin tones subgroup, within the blood oxygen range of 70-100%, the ARMS of the pulse oximeter is: 1.80% for 10 female subjects, 1.81% for light-skinned subjects, 1.74% for dark-skinned subjects.
#### Conclusion 9.
Based on the non-clinical and clinical data as documented in the device development, the subject devices were found to be as safe, as effective, and perform as well as the predicate device.
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