The intended use of the SC 7000 and SC 9000XL Bedside Monitoring Series is to monitor heart rate, respiration rate, invasive pressure, non-invasive pressure, arrhythmia, temperature, arterial oxygen saturation and pulse rate, cardiac output, central apnea, end-tidal carbon dioxide, ST segment analysis, 12-Lead ST Segment Analysis, and transcutaneous oxygen & transcutaneous carbon dioxide. This device will produce visual and audible alarms if any of these parameters vary beyond preset limits and produce timed or alarm recordings. This device will connect to a Siemens R50 Bedside Recorder, either directly or via the Infinity network.
Device Story
Modular bedside monitors (SC7000/SC9000XL) for continuous physiological monitoring; inputs include ECG, invasive/non-invasive pressure, temperature, SpO2, CO2, cardiac output, and gas concentrations (via MultiGas modules). System processes signals to display waveforms/numerics, perform arrhythmia/ST segment analysis, and trigger visual/audible alarms for out-of-limit conditions. Used in clinical environments by physicians, nurses, and technicians. Integrates with Siemens R50 recorders and Infinity networks. Provides real-time patient status to support clinical decision-making and patient safety.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing and comparison of technological characteristics to the predicate device.
Technological Characteristics
Modular bedside monitor; 10.4" color TFT display; supports up to 8 waveforms. Parameters: ECG, IBP, NBP (oscillometric), SpO2, CO2, temperature, cardiac output, gas analysis. Connectivity: Infinity network, MIB compatible. Software-based arrhythmia and ST segment analysis. Not MRI compatible.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in healthcare settings by professionals. Cardiac output and ST segment analysis limited to adult/pediatric. Arrhythmia detection limited to adults. Transcutaneous oxygen limited to neonates not under gas anesthesia. Not MRI compatible.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
The arrhythmia detector and alarm device monitors an electrocardiogram and is designed to produce a visible or audible signal or alarm when atrial or ventricular arrhythmia, such as premature contraction or ventricular fibrillation, occurs.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Arrhythmia Detector and Alarm” will serve as the special control. See § 870.1 for the availability of this guidance document.
Predicate Devices
Siemens SC9000/SC9015 Patient Monitoring System (K946306)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# 510(k) NOTIFICATION SIEMENS SC7000 and SC9000XL INFINITY Modular BedsideMonitors
# AUG 24 1998
# 510(k) SUMMARY
as required per 807.92(c)
### Submitters Name, Address:
Siemens Medical Systems, Inc. Electromedical Systems Group, PCS Danvers, MA 01923 Tel: (978) 907-7500 Fax: (978) 750-6879 Official Correspondent: David Simard, Director Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs Contact person for this submission: Jacqueline Emerv Date submission was prepared: August 13, 1998
Trade Name, Common Name and Classification Name:
- A. Trade Name:
Siemens SC7000 & SC9000 XL INFINITY Modular Bedside Monitor Series
- B. Common Name, Classification Name, Class and Regulation Number:
| Common Name | Classification<br>Number | Class | Regulation Number |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------|-------|-------------------|
| Cardiac monitor | 74DRT | II | 21 CFR 870.2300 |
| Pulse rate monitor | 74BWS | II | 21 CFR 870.2300 |
| Pulse oximeter | 74DQA | II | 21 CFR 870.2700 |
| Breathing Frequency Monitor | 73BZQ | II | 21 CFR 868.2375 |
| Clinical Electronic Thermometer | 80BWX | II | 21 CFR 880.2910 |
| Indwelling Blood Pressure Monitor | 74CAA | II | 21 CFR 870.1110 |
| Heart Rate Monitor, Neonatal | 74FLO | II | 21 CFR 870.2300 |
| Ventilatory Effort Monitor (Apnea Detector) | 73FLS | II | 21 CFR 868.2375 |
| Monitor Blood Pressure, Neonatal, Invasive | 74FLP | II | 21 CFR 870.1110 |
| Arrhythmia detector & Alarm | 74DSI | III | 21 CFR 870.1025 |
| Medical Cathode-Ray Tube Display | 74DXJ | II | 21 CFR 870.2450 |
| ST Segment Monitor with Alarm | 74MLD | III | 21 CFR 870.1025 |
| Non-indwelling Blood Pressure Monitor | 74DXN | II | 21 CFR 870.1130 |
| End-tidal Carbon-Dioxide Monitor | 73CCK | II | 21 CFR 868.1400 |
| Monitor, Carbon-Dioxide, Cutaneous | 73LKD | II | 21 CFR 868.2480 |
| Monitor, Oxygen, Cutaneous, for infants not under gas<br>anesthesia | 73KLK | II | 21 CFR 868.2500 |
Predicate Device Identification:
Siemens SC9000/SC9015 Patient Monitoring System, original 510(k) submission K946306.
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### COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL
# Siemens Medical Systems, Inc.
Electromedical Systems Group, PCS
16 Electronics Avenue Danvers, MA 01923 USA
Tel: (978) 907-7500 Fax: (978) 750-6879 Telex: 511958 (Siemensm SD)
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# 510(k) NOTIFICATION SIEMENS SC7000 and SC9000XL INFINITY Modular BedsideMonitors
#### Device Description:
The SC 7000 and SC 9000XL modular bedside monitors are enhanced versions of the SC 9000 (predicate device - original submission K946306) and use the same front panel display and user interface as the SC 9000. In addition, the SC 9000 docking station is compatible with the SC 7000 and SC 9000XL for power and communication capabilities.
The SC 7000 (mid-level monitor) and the SC 9000XL (high-end monitor) are additions to the Siemens INFINITY Modular Portable Bedside Monitoring Series. Both the SC7000 and SC 9000 XL utilize the same electronics and software, but with different base configurations and available options.
### Intended Use:
The intended use of the SC 7000 and SC 9000XL Bedside Monitoring Series is to monitor heart rate, respiration rate, invasive pressure, non-invasive pressure, arrhythmia, temperature, arterial oxygen saturation and pulse rate, cardiac output, central apnea, end-tidal carbon dioxide, ST segment analysis, 12-Lead ST Segment Analysis, and transcutaneous oxygen & transcutaneous carbon dioxide. This device will produce visual and audible alarms if any of these parameters vary beyond preset limits and produce timed or alarm recordings. This device will connect to a Siemens R50 Bedside Recorder, either directly or via the Infinity network.
# COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL
Siemens Medical Systems, Inc. Electromedical Systems Group, PCS
16 Electronics Avenue Danvers, MA 01923 USA
Tel: (978) 907-7500 Fax: (978) 750-6879 Telex: 511958 (Siemensm SD)
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| | able of Device Similarities and differences to predicate device | Applicant | |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------|
| | Substantial Equivalent Device | Siemens Medical Systems | |
| | Siemens SC9000 | Siemens SC 7000 | Siemens SC9000 XL |
| Manufacturer | Siemens | Same | Same |
| 510(k) Number | K946306 (original submission) | To be assigned | |
| Intended Use | The intended use of the SC 7000<br>and SC 9000XL Bedside<br>Monitoring Series is to monitor<br>heart rate, respiration rate,<br>invasive pressure, non-invasive<br>pressure, arrhythmia,<br>temperature, arterial oxygen<br>saturation and pulse rate, cardiac<br>output, central apnea, end-tidal<br>carbon dioxide, ST segment<br>analysis, 12-Lead ST Segment<br>Analysis, and transcutaneous<br>oxygen & transcutaneous carbon<br>dioxide. This device will<br>produce visual and audible<br>alarms if any of these parameters<br>vary beyond preset limits and<br>produce timed or alarm<br>recordings. This device will<br>connect to a Siemens R50<br>Bedside Recorder, either directly<br>or via the Infinity network. | Same | Same |
| Intended Population | Adult/Pediatric/Neonatal | Same | Same |
| Intended Environment | In a healthcare environment<br>where patient care is provided<br>by healthcare professionals. | Same | Same |
| Display type | Color TFT, 10.4" | Same | Same |
| Waveforms | Up to 8 | Same | Same |
| Arrhythmia Detection | Basic<br>Enhanced Optional | Same | Same |
| Modular | Yes | Same | Same |
| Networking | Standard | Same | Same |
| NBP | Oscillometric | Same | Same |
| MIB | Compatible | Same | Same |
| MultiGas | Compatible | Same | Same |
| ST | 3/7/8/12 leads | Same | Same |
| IBP | Up to 8 channels | Same | Same |
#### f Device Similarities and differences to predicate device i Tabl
Assessment of non-clinical performance data for equivalence: See Section U
Assessment of clinical performance data for equivalence: See Section V
Biocompatability: Not applicable
Sterilization: Not applicable
Standards and Guidances: See Section W
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# COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL
Siemens Medical Systems, Inc. Electromedical Systems Group, PCS
16 Electronics Avenue Danvers, MA 01923 USA
Tel: (978) 907-7500 Fax: (978) 750-6879 Telex: 511958 (Siemensm SD)
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AUG 2 4 1998
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Mr. David Simard, Director Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Siemens Medical Systems, Inc. 16 Electronics Avenue Danvers, MA 01923
Re: K982730 Siemens SC 7000 and SC 9000XL Bedside Monitors Requlatory Class: III (three) Product Code: DSI Dated: July 13, 1998 Received: July 16, 1998
Dear Mr. Simard:
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 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). 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 Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with 895. 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 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 Reqister. 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 requlations.
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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 regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4648. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your Also, device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. please note the requlation entitled, ?Misbranding by reference to premarket notification? (21CFR 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/dsma/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 (if known):
Siemens SC 7000 and SC 9000 XL INFINITY Modular Bedside Monitors Device Name:
Indications for Use:
The SC 7000 and SC 9000XL INFINITY Modular Bedside monitors are capable of monitoring:
- Heart rate .
- Respiration rate .
- Invasive pressure .
- Non-invasive pressure .
- Arrhythmia ●
- . Temperature
- Cardiac output .
- Arterial oxygen saturation .
- Pulse rate .
- End-tidal carbon dioxide .
- (central) apnea
- ST Segment Analysis .
- 12-Lead ST Segment Analysis .
- Transcutaneous Oxygen and Transcutaneous Carbon Dioxide (tpO2/CO2) .
With the MultiGas™ and MultiGas+™ modules the SC 7000 and SC 9000XL are capable of measuring:
- Respiration rate
- Inspired and expired Carbon Dioxide (CO2) .
- Inspired and expired Oxygen (MultiGas+TM only) .
- Average inspired Oxygen (MultiGas™ only) .
- Inspired and expired gas concentrations of Enflurane, Halothane, Isoflurane, Desflurane, Sevoflurane, . and Nitrous Oxide.
The SC 7000 and SC 9000XL can interface with third party devices.
The devices are intended to be used in the environment where patient care is provided by Healthcare Professionals, i.e. Physicians, Nurses, and Technicians, who will determine when use of the device is indicated, based upon their professional assessment of the patient's medical condition.
The devices are intended to be used on Adult, Pediatric and Neonatal populations, with the exception of the parameter Cardiac Output and ST Segment Analysis which are intended for use in the adult and pediatric populations only; Arrhythmia which is intended for use in the adult population only; and Transcutaneous Oxygen which is intended for use in the neonatal population when the patient is not under gas anesthesia.
#### MRI Compatibility Statement:
The Siemens SC 7000 and SC 9000XL INFINITY Modular Bedside Monitors are not compatible for use in a MRI magnetic field.
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| | Concurrence of CDRH Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) | | |
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| | | Stuart Portnoy for DBT | 8-18-98 |
| Prescription Use | | | |
| (Per 21 CFR 801.109) | (Division Sign-Off) OR | | |
| | Division of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, | | |
| | and Neurological Devices | | |
| | 510(k) Number | Over-The-Counter Use | |
| | | (Optional Format 1-2-96) | |
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1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
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Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
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Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
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Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
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Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
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Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
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Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
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Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
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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.
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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.