← Product Code [BTY](/submissions/AN/subpart-b%E2%80%94diagnostic-devices/BTY) · K173937 # SpiroSphere (K173937) _Eresearchtechnology GmbH · BTY · Feb 15, 2019 · Anesthesiology · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/AN/subpart-b%E2%80%94diagnostic-devices/BTY/K173937 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Eresearchtechnology GmbH - **Product Code:** [BTY](/submissions/AN/subpart-b%E2%80%94diagnostic-devices/BTY.md) - **Decision Date:** Feb 15, 2019 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 868.1890 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** Anesthesiology - **Attributes:** Pediatric, 3rd-Party Reviewed ## Intended Use The SpiroSphere is a compact device to measure inspiratory and expiratory lung function parameters in adults and children aged 4 years and older. It can be used by physicians in the office or hospital. ## Device Story SpiroSphere is a compact, battery-powered spirometry system consisting of a main unit and a sensor unit; used by physicians in clinical or hospital settings. Device measures inspiratory and expiratory lung function parameters (FEV1, FVC, PEF, FEF25-75, VC, IC, ERV) using a pneumotach transducer (Lilly type). Inputs are patient respiratory flows/volumes; device performs pressure-to-flow conversion and calculates pulmonary parameters per 2005 ATS/ERS standards. Outputs include numerical and graphical data displayed on a high-resolution color touch screen; data can be stored, printed via external printer, or transferred via USB, Wi-Fi, 3G, or Ethernet. Device aids clinicians in assessing lung function and monitoring respiratory health. ## Clinical Evidence Bench testing only. No clinical data presented. Performance verified against 2005 ATS/ERS spirometry standards for accuracy and precision. Software verified/validated per IEC 62304; electrical safety per IEC 60601-1; EMC per IEC 60601-1-2; biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1 and ISO 18562; usability per IEC 62366. ## Technological Characteristics Pneumotachograph (Lilly type) sensing; pressure-to-flow conversion. Main unit (battery/power supply) and sensor unit (battery). Connectivity: Bluetooth (Silicon Labs BT121), Wi-Fi (TI WL18xxMOD), 3G (Sierra Wireless HL 8548), Ethernet, USB. High-resolution color touch screen. Complies with 2005 ATS/ERS standards. Software developed per IEC 62304. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1/ISO 18562. Sterilization/reprocessing per 2015 FDA guidance. ## Regulatory Identification A predictive pulmonary-function value calculator is a device used to calculate normal pulmonary-function values based on empirical equations. ## Predicate Devices - SpiroPro ([K000648](/device/K000648.md)) ## Reference Devices - SpiroPro with BT ([K092324](/device/K092324.md)) ## Submission Summary (Full Text) > This content was OCRed from public FDA records by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com). If you use, quote, summarize, crawl, or train on this content, cite Innolitics at https://innolitics.com. > > Innolitics is a medical-device software consultancy. 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February 15, 2019 eReserchTechnology GmbH % Dawn Tibodeau Third Party 510(k) Project Coordinator Tuv Sud America Inc. 1775 Old Highway 8 Nw New Brighton, Minnesota 55112-1891 Re: K173937 Trade/Device Name: SpiroSphere Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.1890 Regulation Name: Predictive pulmonary-function value calculator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: BTY Dated: December 21, 2018 Received: December 31, 2018 Dear Dawn Tibodeau: 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). 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Lee -S for Tina Kiang, Ph.D. Acting Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control, and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {2}------------------------------------------------ DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration # Indications for Use 510(k) Number (if known) K173937 Device Name SpiroSphere Indications for Use (Describe) The SpiroSphere is a compact device to measure inspiratory lung function parameters in adults and children aged 4 years and older. It can be used by physicians in the office or hospital. 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Below the letters is the text "Confidence at every turn" in a smaller font. # GENERAL INFORMATION | 1 | Type of Submission | Traditional 510(k) Submission/Third Party Review | |---|--------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | Submission date: | 07/28/2017 | | 2 | Submitter | | | | Name: | eResearch Technology GmbH | | | Address: | Sieboldstrasse3
D-97230 Estenfeld
Germany | | | Contact person in Germany:
(Official Correspondent) | Johannes Thalhammer | | | Address: | eResearch Technology GmbH
Sieboldstrasse 3, 97230 Estenfeld
Germany | | | Phone:
FAX:
E-mail | +49 9305 720 6376
+49 9305 720 60
johannes.thalhammer@ert.com | | | Contact person in the U.S.: | Richard Miller | | | Address | eResearch Technology
1818 Market Street, Suite 1000
Philadelphia, PA 19103 | | | Phone/Fax:
E-mail | 215-2825588
RMiller@ert.com | | 3 | Establishment Registration Number | 3008505660 | | 4 | Common Name or Classification Name | Predicted pulmonary-function value calculator
(CFR 868.1890, Product Code BTY) | | 5 | Trade Name | SpiroSphere | | 6 | Device Classification | This is a Class II device | | 7 | Classification Panel | 73 Anesthesiology Part 868 Code BTY | {4}------------------------------------------------ #### 005 510(k) Summary Image /page/4/Picture/1 description: The image is a logo for ERT. The logo consists of a circular graphic on the left and the text "ERT" on the right. The circular graphic is divided into three sections, with the top section being light green, the bottom left section being light blue, and the bottom right section being dark blue. The text "ERT" is in dark blue, and below it is the tagline "Confidence at every turn" in a smaller font. #### 8 Reason for Premarket Notification Introducing a (finished) device into commercial distribution (marketing) in the U.S. for the first time. #### 9 Legally predicate marketed device SpiroPro K000648 Code BTY Reference Device SpiroPro with BT Code BTY, Code DQA K092324 #### Predicate Device Company 10 eResearchTechnology GmbH (device was formally listed by Erich Jaeger GmbH and Carefusion Germany 234 GmbH) #### 11 Device Description The SpiroSphere is a compact spirometry device. It's Sensor Unit is battery-powered. The Main Unit can be powered by battery or power supply. The SpiroSphere is used to measure inspiratory and expiratory lung function parameters in adults and children 4 years and older. The measured data is saved into the device and can be read out at any time. A printer can be connected with the SpiroSphere and all needed data (e.g. reports, Screenshots) can be printed. Moreover it is possible to transfer data by USB, Wifi, 3G, and Ethernet. Pulmonary functions - Slow Spirometry - Forced Spirometry ● - Flow-Volume loop and Volume-Time tracing, pre/post tests ● - Trending capabilities #### 12 Indications for Use The SpiroSphere is a compact device to measure inspiratory and expiratory lung function parameters in adults and children aged 4 years and older. It can be used by physicians in the office or hospital. #### 13 Required Components Power Supply (medical grade) Pneumotach with Mouthpiece (ERT PT) {5}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/5/Picture/1 description: The image shows the ERT logo. The logo consists of a circular graphic on the left and the text "ERT" on the right. The circular graphic is made up of three curved shapes in green and blue. Below the text "ERT" is the tagline "Confidence at every turn". Instruction for Use NoseClips #### Summary Table of Comparison 14 Comparison with SpiroPro (K000648) and SpiroPro with BT (K092324) | | Predicate Device
SpiroPro (K000648) | Reference Device
SpiroPro with BT
(K092324) | SpiroSphere | |------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Intended Use /
Indications for
Use | The SpiroPro is a portable,
battery operated device
and can be used by
physicians in the office or
hospital, in occupational
medicine or by patients at
home.
The SpiroPro measures
inspiratory and expiratory
lung function parameter in
adults and children from 4
years on according the
ATS recommendations for
diagnostic devices.
Results are displayed
graphical and numerical on
the display of the device.
Optional the results can be
printed on an external
printer or transferred to a
PC. SpiroPro can save all
data in the internal non-
volatile memory for later
retrieval, print-out or
transfer to a PC. | The SpiroPro is a portable,
battery operated device
and can be used by
physicians in the office or
hospital, in occupational
medicine or by patients in
the home. The SpiroPro
measures inspiratory and
expiratory lung function
parameters in adults and
children 4 years and older.
In addition to the
pulmonary function
measurements, oxygen
saturation and heart rate
can be recorded. | The SpiroSphere is a
compact device to
measure inspiratory and
expiratory lung function
parameters in adults and
children aged 4 years and
older.
It can be used by
physicians in the office or
hospital. | | Patient
population | Adults and children 4
years and older | Adults and children 4 years
and older | Adults and children 4
years and older | | Operation
principle | - Measurement of
inspiratory and
expiratory flows and
volumes with
pneumotach transducer
- Calculation of lung
function parameters
- Results are displayed
and stored, they can be
printed and exported | - Measurement of
inspiratory and
expiratory flows and
volumes with
pneumotach transducer
- Calculation of lung
function parameters
- Results are displayed
and stored, they can be
printed and exported | - Measurement of
inspiratory and
expiratory flows and
volumes with
pneumotach transducer
- Calculation of lung
function parameters
- Results are displayed
and stored, they can be
printed and exported | | Measurements | FEV1, FVC, PEF, FEF25-
75, VC, IC, ERV and | FEV1, FVC, PEF, FEF25-
75, VC, IC, ERV and | FEV1, FVC, PEF, FEF25-
75, VC, IC, ERV and | | | others acc. to ATS* | others acc. to ATS* | others acc. to ATS* | | *ATS conformity
(criteria) | 1994 ATS/ERS Spirometry
Standards | 2005 ATS/ERS Spirometry
Standards | 2005 ATS/ERS
Spirometry Standards | | Fundamental
scientific
technology | Pneumotachograph,
pressure to flow
conversion technique | Pneumotachograph,
pressure to flow
conversion technique | Pneumotachograph,
pressure to flow
conversion technique | | | (Lilly Type
Pneumotachograph) | (Lilly Type
Pneumotachograph) | (Lilly Type
Pneumotachograph) | | | Mouthpiece (single patient
use) | Mouthpiece (single patient
use) | Mouthpiece (single patient
use) | | Components | Pneumotach (single
patient use) | Pneumotach (single
patient use) | Pneumotach (single
patient use) | | | Medical Grade Power
Supply | Medical Grade Power
Supply | Medical Grade Power
Supply | | Screen Display | 54 x 35 mm | 54 x 35 mm | 162 x 122 mm | | Interface | RS232 Interface | USB, RS232 Interface and
Bluetooth interface | Bluetooth
USB
Wifi/Ethernet
3G | | Energy type | Li-Ion Battery | Li-Ion Battery | Main Unit:
Li-Ion Battery and Power
Supply
Sensor Unit:
Unit: Li-Ion Battery | | Bluetooth
interface | None | WML-C46 (Mitsumi) | Sensor Unit:
Silicon Laboratories,
BT121 | | Wi-Fi/BT interface | None | None | Main Unit:
Texas Instruments
WL18xxMOD | | Ethernet | None | None | 10/100 MBit Ethernet | | 3G Interface | None | None | Sierra Wireless HL 8548 | {6}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/6/Picture/1 description: The image is a logo for ERT. The logo consists of a circular design with three sections in green and blue, along with the text "ERT" in a bold, blue font. Below the text, there is a tagline that reads "Confidence at every turn" in a smaller font. #### 15 Comparison Summary ## Intended Use The intended use of the SpiroSphere device is the same as in the predicate device SpiroPro. # Technological Characteristics The predicate device SpiroPro and the reference device SpiroPro with BT are presently in commercial distribution globally including the United States of America. The SpiroSphere has the same fundamental scientific {7}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/7/Picture/1 description: The image shows the ERT logo. The logo consists of a circular graphic on the left and the text "ERT" on the right. The circular graphic is made up of three curved shapes in green and blue. Below the text "ERT" is the tagline "Confidence at every turn". technology and is substantial equivalent in function and application to the predicate device. # Biocompatibility No new issues of biocompatibility have been raised with regard to the SpiroPro. # Differences - The SpiroSphere consists of a main unit for display and a sensor ● unit for measurement. - The SpiroSphere provides a high resolution, color touch screen instead of a high-resolution graphical LCD touch screen - . The SpiroSphere provides additional state of the art interfaces (Bluetooth, 3G, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB) to enable communication. - The SpiroSphere provides additional Predicted Values (GLI 2012) - SpiroSphere complies to the 2005 ATS/ERS Spirometry Standards ● #### 16 Summary of Device Testing The following practices were followed and monitored for development of the SpiroSphere: - The device was developed and tested according to GMP Standard Operating Procedures for Medical Devices. - Software verification and validation was done in accordance with IEC 62304:2006. - Risk analysis of the SpiroSphere was performed according to ISO ● 14971:2007. - Tests were performed to confirm that the SpiroSphere meets the . recommendations for accuracy and precision for Spirometry of the American Thoracic Society (ATS) according to ATS/ERS standards 2005. - . The electrical safety testing was performed according to IEC 60601-1:2012 to demonstrate conformance with the requirements for basic safety and essential performance. {8}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/8/Picture/1 description: The image shows the ERT logo. The logo consists of a circular graphic on the left and the text "ERT" on the right. The circular graphic is made up of three curved shapes in green and blue. Below the text "ERT" is the tagline "Confidence at every turn". - . The Electro Magnetic Compatibility testing was performed according to IEC 60601-1-2:2014. - The FDA Guidance "Radio Frequency Wireless Technology in . Medical Devices" from 2013 was considered for the 3G/BT/WIFI functions and all requirements are fulfilled. - . Human Factors/Usability Engineering validation was done according to IEC 62366 Edition 1.1: 2014. - . Biocompatibility was evaluated in accordance with ISO 10993-1:2009 and ISO 18562:2017 - The FDA Guidance "Content of Premarket Submissions for . Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices" from 2014 has been considered in the device design and all requirements are fulfilled. - . Final Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and Labeling from 2015 has been considered. #### 17 Conclusion Based on the intended use of the SpiroSphere and the results of the electronic safety testing and performance testing provided in the 510(k), the SpiroSphere is found to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device SpiroPro. The non-clinical data as well as the hardware and software verification and validation demonstrate that the SpiroSphere device should perform as intended in the specified use conditions. eResearchTechnology GmbH believes that the SpiroSphere is substantially equivalent to the current legally marketed device SpiroPro. The SpiroSphere has the same technological characteristics and was determined to be as safe and as effective as the predicate device. --- **Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/AN/subpart-b%E2%80%94diagnostic-devices/BTY/K173937](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/AN/subpart-b%E2%80%94diagnostic-devices/BTY/K173937) **Published by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com)** — a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices. 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