ALEXANDER MANUFACTURING CO. RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PART NUMBER GL600-0016

K972789 · Alexander Mfg. Co. · DRT · Oct 17, 1997 · Cardiovascular

Device Facts

• Record ID: K972789
• Device Name: ALEXANDER MANUFACTURING CO. RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PART NUMBER GL600-0016
• Applicant: Alexander Mfg. Co.
• Product Code: DRT · Cardiovascular
• Decision Date: Oct 17, 1997
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 870.2300
• Device Class: Class 2

Intended Use

Replacement battery for Spacelabs/ Squibb Vitatek Inc. 119-016-00 Patient Monitor 600 Series, 510(k) Number K844888. This battery is shipped only to customers who request a replacement battery for a particular device or to replace a competitor's replacement battery. The biomedical equipment technician therefore knows the intended use is as a replacement battery.

Device Story

Replacement battery (GL600-0016) for Spacelabs/Squibb Vitatek Inc. 119-016-00 Patient Monitor 600 Series; provides electrical power to host monitor; used by biomedical equipment technicians in clinical settings; ensures continued operation of patient monitoring equipment.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data; bench testing only.

Technological Characteristics

Replacement battery pack; form factor and electrical specifications designed for compatibility with Spacelabs/Squibb Vitatek 600 Series monitors.

Indications for Use

Indicated for use as a replacement battery for the Spacelabs/Squibb Vitatek Inc. 119-016-00 Patient Monitor 600 Series. Intended for use by biomedical equipment technicians.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

A cardiac monitor (including cardiotachometer and rate alarm) is a device used to measure the heart rate from an analog signal produced by an electrocardiograph, vectorcardiograph, or blood pressure monitor. This device may sound an alarm when the heart rate falls outside preset upper and lower limits.

Predicate Devices

• Spacelabs/ Squibb Vitatek Inc. 119-016-00 Patient Monitor 600 Series (K844888)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

OCT 17 1997

Mr. Ken Heimendinger Alexander Manufacturing Company P.O. Box 1508 1511 South Garfield Place Mason City, Iowa 50401

Re: K972789 Replacement Battery Part Number GL600-0016 Regulatory Class: II (two) Product Code: 74 DRT Dated: July 21, 1997 Received: July 25, 1997

Dear Mr. Heimendinger:

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, Druq, 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 requirements, 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 Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in assumptions. 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.

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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 requlation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. 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 [phone] or [phone] or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

Thomas J. Callahan

Thomas J. Callahan, Ph.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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510(k) Number:

Device Name: GL600-0016

Indications for Use:

Replacement battery for Spacelabs/ Squibb Vitatek Inc. 119-016-00 Patient Monitor 600 Series, 510(k) Number K844888.

This battery is shipped only to customers who request a replacement battery for a particular device or to replace a competitor's replacement battery. The biomedical equipment technician therefore knows the intended use is as a replacement battery.

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Cardioxascular, Respiratory,
and Neurological Devices
510(k) Number K972789

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OVER-THE-COUNTER USE
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