The BCI 3180 pulse oximeter is indicated for continuous patient monitoring of patient SpO2, pulse rate, and pulse strength measurements. It is intended for the hospital or clinical environment and during emergency land transport. It is intended for use in critical environments, including ventilatory applications, patient transport, and anesthesia. It is not intended for use in the home. The pulse oximeter is intended for use with all BC1 pulse oximetry sensors, providing SpO2 and pulse rate measurements on all patients from neonate to adult.
Device Story
BCI 3180 pulse oximeter; tabletop monitor for continuous SpO2, pulse rate, and pulse strength measurement. Inputs: SpO2 sensor signals. Processing: signal analysis for physiological parameters; trend data storage. Outputs: LCD display of patient data/waveforms; power status LED; infrared serial port for printer/PC data download. Used in hospitals, clinics, and emergency land transport; operated by clinicians. Benefits: provides real-time physiological monitoring in critical environments like anesthesia and transport. Healthcare providers use output for patient status assessment and clinical decision-making.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical testing of SpO2 parameter and overall software validation performed. Bench testing included electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), electrical safety, mechanical durability, and environmental (temperature/humidity) testing per EN 60601-1 and EN 60601-1-2. Results demonstrated device performance within specifications and compliance with applicable standards.
Technological Characteristics
Tabletop pulse oximeter; SpO2 sensor interface; LCD display; infrared serial port for data communication. Powered device. Software-based parameter calculation. Complies with EN 60601-1 (safety) and EN 60601-1-2 (EMC).
Indications for Use
Indicated for continuous monitoring of SpO2, pulse rate, and pulse strength in neonate to adult patients. Intended for hospital, clinical, and emergency land transport settings, including critical care, anesthesia, and ventilatory applications. Not for home use.
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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APR 3 0 2002
K020350
#### BCI, Inc.
N7 W22025 Johnson Road Waukesha, WI 53186-1856 USA Tel: 262-542-3100 Fax: 262-542-3325 www.smiths-bci.com
# Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
Submitter: Address:
Telephone:
Contact:
Prepared:
BCI. Inc. N7 W22025 Johnson Road Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 542-3100
VP Requlatory Affairs
January 30, 2002
BCI 3180 Pulse Oximeter
Common/Classification Name:
Predicate Devices:
Proprietary Name:
Pulse Oximeter
BCI 3100 Pulse Oximeter (K893877) BCI 3304 Pulse Oximeter (K962156) BCI 3401 Pulse Oximeter (K980714)
#### New Device Description:
The BCI 3180 pulse oximeter is a new monitor with the same parameters as existing devices legally marketed by BCI, Inc. This device is designed to provide full featured monitoring capabilities in a tabletop design. The system features an SpO2 sensor interface, display of patient and waveform data via an LCD display, power status LED, and the function keypad area consisting of six keys (on/off, waveform / trend, alarm audio pause/off, menu / enter, up arrow & down arrow). The monitor has an infrared serial port that is used for data communications to a printer and can download trend data to a printer of personal computer through connection to the SpQ2 sensor interface (sensor must be removed from the device).
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#### Intended Use:
The BCI 3180 pulse oximeter is indicated for continuous patient monitoring of patient SpO2, pulse rate, and pulse strength measurements. It is intended for the hospital or clinical environment and during emergency land transport. It is intended for use in critical environments, including ventilatory applications, patient transport, and anesthesia. It is not intended for use in the home. The pulse oximeter is intended for use with all BC1 pulse oximetry sensors, providing SpO2 and pulse rate measurements on all patients from neonate to adult.
#### Performance Data:
The design of this device utilizes currently available technology found in legally marketed devices. The BCI 3180 Pulse Oximeter is a redesign of the BCI 3100 Pulse Oximeter. The new design uses currently available parts, meet the most recent product standards, and has a more up-to-date case and display. Testing was done to ensure that the BC1 3180 Pulse Oximeter would perform safely and accurately within the environment(s) for which it is to be marketed.
Safety and environmental testing was conducted in accordance with the Reviewer's Guidance for Respiratory Devices, 1993, EN 60601-1: 1990, and EN 60601-1-2: 1993. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), electrical, mechanical durability, safety (operator and patient), and temperature/humidity testing have been completed. The results demonstrate that the BCI 3180 pulse oximeter is in compliance with the guidelines and standards referenced in the reviewer's guides and that it performs within its specifications and functional requirements.
Testing of device performance included clinical testing of the SpO» parameter and overall software validation. The results demonstrated that the BCI 3180 pulse oximeter performed within its specifications.
The testing described above indicates that there is no functional difference between the operation of the BCl 3180 pulse oximeter and the predicate device. Based on these results, it is our determination that the device is safe, effective, and performs as well as the legally marketed predicate device(s).
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.
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Respectfully,
Donald Aliyant
Donald Alexander VP Regulatory Affairs
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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
APR 3 0 2002
Mr. Donald Alexander BCI, Inc. N7 W22025 Johnson Road Waukesha. WI 53186
Re: K020350
BCI 3180 Pulse Oximeter Regulation Number: 870.2700 Regulation Name: Oximeter Regulatory Class: II (two) Product Code: 74 DQA Dated: January 30, 2002 Received: February 4, 2002
Dear Mr. Alexander:
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). 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 (PMA), 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 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 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 21 CFR Part 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4646. 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" (21CFR Part 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer 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,
Martin
Donna-Bea Tillman, Ph.D. Acting Director Division of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications For Use
510(k) Number (if Known): Ko20350
Device Name: BCI 3180 Pulse Oximeter
Indications For Use:
Intended Use:
The BCI 3180 pulse oximeter is indicated for continuous patient monitoring of patient SpO2, pulse rate, and pulse strength measurements. It is intended for the hospital or clinical environment and during emergency land transport. It is intended for use in critical environments, including ventilatory applications, patient transport, and anesthesia. It is not intended for use in the home. The pulse oximeter is intended for use with all BCI pulse oximetry sensors, providing SpO2 and pulse rate measurements on all patients from neonate to adult.
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You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
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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.
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How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
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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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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.
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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.
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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.