HEWLETT APCKARD SERIES 50 OB TRACEVUE OBSTETRICAL SURVEILLANCE AND ARCHIVING SYSTEM
Applicant
Hewlett-Packard GmbH
Product Code
HGM · Obstetrics/Gynecology
Decision Date
Oct 3, 1997
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 884.2740
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device
Intended Use
The HP Series 50 OB TraceVue is indicated for use in healthcare facilities by healthcare professionals whenever there is a need for comprehensive obstetrical surveillance of up to 30 patients at central station, all bedsides, nurses’ lounges, physicians’ lounges and offices. The HP Series 50 OB TraceVue allows easy-to-use patient surveillance in hospitals. It is easy to expand and the highly modular implementation offers antepartum and intrapartum alerting and optional storage. The specific medical indication for use of this device is: - This device is a prescription device. - This device is not intended to contact the patient. - This device is used continuously in Obstetrical Departments Basic and advanced fetal trace alerting for both antepartum and intrapartum applications. - The physiological purpose is indirect. The device is intended to gather and store fetal and maternal information during obstetrical period, and to document relevant information (surveillance) as needed by care providers.
Device Story
HP Series 50 OB TraceVue is an obstetrical information management system for hospital use; replaces HP 80235B and M1370A. System gathers fetal/maternal data from various sources; displays information; provides antepartum/intrapartum alerting. Operates on off-the-shelf PCs/servers; supports stand-alone or networked configurations. Used by clinicians for patient surveillance, care management, and research. Replaces paper charts with configurable electronic records. Benefits include improved access to clinical information and automated alerting to support decision-making.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical trials performed. Safety and effectiveness verified through hazard analysis, software validation, and electrical safety testing (interface drivers and system compatibility).
Technological Characteristics
Modular system using off-the-shelf PC hardware and servers. Connectivity via network for central station and remote monitoring. Electrical safety compliance per UL 1950, IEC 950, and EN 60950. Software-based information management and alerting system.
Indications for Use
Indicated for healthcare professionals in obstetrical departments for continuous surveillance of up to 30 patients (antepartum and intrapartum). Provides fetal and maternal information gathering, storage, and alerting. Prescription use only; device does not contact patient.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A perinatal monitoring system is a device used to show graphically the relationship between maternal labor and the fetal heart rate by means of combining and coordinating uterine contraction and fetal heart monitors with appropriate displays of the well-being of the fetus during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. This generic type of device may include any of the devices subject to §§ 884.2600, 884.2640, 884.2660, 884.2675, 884.2700, and 884.2720. This generic type of device may include the following accessories: Central monitoring system and remote repeaters, signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, and component parts.
Predicate Devices
HP Obstetrical Information Management System 80235B
HP Obstetrical Information Management System M1370A
K014094 — MODIFICATION TO THE WATCHCHILD OBSTETRICAL PATIENT DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM · Hill-Rom Manufacturing, Inc. · Jan 11, 2002
K080226 — NAVICARE -WATCHCHILD OBSTETRICAL DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NAVICARE -WATCHCHILD), MODEL P2912 · Hill-Rom Manufacturing, Inc. · Apr 9, 2008
K032772 — MODIFICATION TO WATCHCHILD OBSTETRICAL PATIENT DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ALSO REFERRED TO AS) THE WATCHCHILD SYSTEM · Hill-Rom Manufacturing, Inc. · Oct 8, 2003
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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K970456
P191
151
OCT - 3 1997
# P -- [510(k)] Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
The Series 50 OB TraceVue is intended to replace the former HP Obstetrical Information Management System 80235B and M1370A. TraceVue combines the features of the former devices with the features of new PC technologies.
The HP Series 50 OB TraceVue allows easy-to-use patient surveillance in hospitals. It is easy to expand and the highly modular implementation offers antepartum and intrapartum alerting and optional storage.
The modular system approach of the HP Series 50 OB TraceVue offers the flexibility to build a stand-alone solution or to create complete networks that provide a monitoring and alerting solution for the entire OB department. It replaces traditional OBGYN paper Charts/Records with a configurable computerized version that has the capability to automatically gather data from various sources, enter the data, and then visually display the data in a comprehensive manner.
In addition it offers applications that support clinical decision-making, care management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), and research.
The patient population includes those patients monitored on HP predicate devices.
The hardware for this system is off-the-shelf PCs and servers which meet the performance specification identified.
Description statements were mainly not relied on to show substantial equivalence to legally marketed devices; instead, performance data from device validation is used as well. The comparison of intended use and technological features of this device to other legally marketed devices taken together with validation results indicate that this device is substantially equivalent to legally marketed predicate devices with regards to safety effectiveness and intended use.
The safety of this PC device is shown by compliance to relevant safety standards for ITE devices such as UL 1950, IEC 950, EN 60950 for the hardware.
Software safety is verified by Hazard analysis and software validation to ensure the product performs as intended.
The electrical Safety requirements for the System as well as the compatibility requirements for the Interface Drivers have been carefully validated and successfully tested.
The results have proved that TraceVue meets these requirements.
The intended use of this device is the same as the intended use of many other products currently on the market. Specifically, there are HP Products as well as competitors products which are intended to provide the Obgyn Care provider this same information. Therefore, all aspect of this device have predicates which are well accepted in the clinical community.
This product simply provides more ready access to clinical information for the Obgyn Care provider.
Series 50 OB TraceVue [510(k)]
January 30, 1997
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration
9200 Corporate Boulevard
Rockville MD 20850
OCT - 3 1997
Mr. Herbert van Dyk
Regulatory Affairs
Medical Products Group-Boeblingen
Hewlett-Packard GmbH
Schickardstrasse 4
D-71034 Boeblingen
GERMANY
Re: K970456
HP Series 50 OB TraceVue, Obstetrical Surveillance and Archiving System
Dated: July 3, 1997
Received: July 7, 1997
Regulatory class: II
21 CFR §884.2740/Product code: 85 HGM
Dear Mr. van Dyk:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to 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). 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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic QS inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4613. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,

Lillian Yin, Ph.D.
Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, Ear, Nose and Throat, and Radiological Devices
Office of Device Evaluation
Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
The HP Series 50 OB TraceVue is indicated for use in healthcare facilities by healthcare professionals whenever there is a need for comprehensive obstetrical surveillance of up to 30 patients at central station, all bedsides, nurses’ lounges, physicians’ lounges and offices.
The HP Series 50 OB TraceVue allows easy-to-use patient surveillance in hospitals. It is easy to expand and the highly modular implementation offers antepartum and intrapartum alerting and optional storage.
The specific medical indication for use of this device is:
- This device is a prescription device.
- This device is not intended to contact the patient.
- This device is used continuously in Obstetrical Departments
Basic and advanced fetal trace alerting for both antepartum and intrapartum applications.
- The physiological purpose is indirect. The device is intended to gather and store fetal and maternal information during obstetrical period, and to document relevant information (surveillance) as needed by care providers.

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Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, Ent, and Radiological Devices
510(k) Number K970456
Prescription Use ☑
(Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Over-the-Counter Use
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