K101995 · Oridion Capnography, Inc. · DQA · Jan 11, 2011 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K101995
Device Name
CAPNOSTREAM 20P WITH MASIMO SPO2 BOARD
Applicant
Oridion Capnography, Inc.
Product Code
DQA · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Jan 11, 2011
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.2700
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Capnostream®20p combined capnograph/pulse oximeter monitor and its accessories are intended to provide professionally trained health care providers with continuous, non-invasive measurement and monitoring of carbon dioxide concentration of the expired breath and respiration rate, and with continuous nonitoring of functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2) and pulse rate. It is also indicated for continuous non-invasive monitoring of carboxyhemoglobin saturation (measured by an SpCO/SpMet/SpHb sensor). methemoglobin saturation (measured by an SpCO/SpMet/SpHb sensor) and total hemoglobin concentration (measured by an SpCO/SpMet/SpHb sensor). It is intended for use with neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients in hospital-type facilities, intra-hospital transport and home environments. The Capnostream®20p monitor provides the clinician with an integrated pulmonary index (IPI). The IPI is based on four parameters provided by the monitor: end tidal carbon dioxide, respiration rate, oxygen saturation and pulse rate. The IPI is a single index of an adult or pediatric patient's ventilatory status displayed on a scale of 1 - 10, where 10 indicates optimal pulmonary status. IPI monitoring displays a single value that represents the patient's pulmonary parameters and alerts clinicians to changes in the patient's pulmonary status. The IPI is an adjunct to, and is not intended to replace, vital sign monitoring.
Device Story
Bedside monitor integrating microMediCO2 capnography and Masimo MX1 pulse oximetry modules; processes CO2, respiration rate, SpO2, pulse rate, SpCO, SpMet, SpHb, and Perfusion Index (PI). Host device displays numeric values, CO2/pleth waveforms, and pulse bar graphs; generates alarms for threshold crossings. Features Integrated Pulmonary Index (IPI) algorithm, combining four parameters into a 1-10 scale representing ventilatory status. Used by clinicians in critical care, anesthesia, and neonatal units. Provides real-time monitoring and trend summaries to assist clinical decision-making regarding patient pulmonary status. IPI serves as an adjunct to standard vital sign monitoring.
Clinical Evidence
No new clinical data presented. Device relies on clinical validation of Rainbow SET parameters performed by Masimo Corporation for the predicate device (K080238). Bench testing and software validation performed to confirm equivalence.
Technological Characteristics
Two-parameter bedside monitor; microMediCO2 capnography module and Masimo MX1 SpO2 module. Standards: ISO 21647 (capnography), ISO 9919 (pulse oximetry), IEC/EN 60601-1 (safety), IEC/EN 60601-1-2 (EMC), IEC 60601-1-8 (alarms). No biocompatibility testing required. Non-sterile.
Indications for Use
Indicated for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients requiring continuous, non-invasive monitoring of CO2, respiration rate, SpO2, pulse rate, carboxyhemoglobin (SpCO), methemoglobin (SpMet), and total hemoglobin (SpHb) in hospital, transport, or home settings.
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.
Masimo Rainbow SET Radical 7 Pulse CO-Oximeter (K080238)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Information
This summary of safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92
### (This section is not confidential)
#### DATE THIS SUMMARY WAS PREPARED
July 1681, 2010
#### SUBMITTER'S NAME AND ESTABLISHMENT ADDRESS:
Oridion Capnography Inc. 160 Gould Street Needham, MA 02494
### ESTABLISHMENT REGISTRATION NUMBER
3003941644
#### CONTACT PERSON:
Rachel Weissbrod, Director of Regulatory Affairs Oridion Medical 1987 Ltd. Har Hotzvim Science Park POB 45025 91450 Jerusalem, Israel Telephone: +972-2-589-9115 Fax: +972-2-586-6680 Email: rachel.weissbrod@oridion.com
#### DEVICE INFORMATION
Trade Name: Capnostream20p with Masimo MX1 SpO2 board. . Common Name: Two Parameter Bedside Monitor Classification Name: Capnograph/Pulse Oximeter Requlation Number: 868.1400. Carbon Dioxide Analyzer (Classification CCK) 870.2700 Pulse Oximeter (Classification DQA) Device Listing Number:
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# Traditional 510(k) Submission for CAPNOSTREAM®20p with Masimo MX1 SpO2 Board PREDICATE DEVICE
Capnostream20 with SET parameters is substantially equivalent to the following commercially available devices:
| Manufacturer | Device | 510(k) No. | Clearance Date |
|-----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|------------|------------------|
| Oridion 1987<br>Medical Ltd | Capnostream20 | K094012 | February 9, 2010 |
| Masimo Corporation | Masimo Rainbow SET<br>Radical 7 Pulse CO-<br>Oximeter | K080238 | May 12, 2008 |
## DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Capnostream20p bedside monitor is a two parameter monitor consisting of a microMediCO2 capnography module and/or a pulse oximetry module implemented in a host device. The host device displays parameters received from the respective modules and generates alarms when preset alarm thresholds are crossed. The device is classified as CCK Class II according to 21 CFR § 868.1400 - Carbon Dioxide Analyzer with DQA 21 CFR § 870.2700 Pulse Oximeter listed as an additional or alternate classification.
This device has two modules that are classified as follows:
- 21 CFR 868.1400, Carbon Dioxide Analyzer (Classification CCK) .
- . 21 CFR 870.2700 Pulse Oximeter (Classification DQA).
Each module is controlled by dedicated software that is an integral part of the respective module. Each module provides parameters to the host software (the Capnostream20p device software) which then controls the display of the received parameter values and creates alarms when the values cross the preset thresholds.
The microMediCO2 module provides the following inputs to the host monitor: FiCO2, EtCO2 numeric, EtCO2 waveform, Respiratory Rate, IPI (Integrated Pulmonary Index).
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Traditional 510(k) Submission for CAPNOSTREAM®20p with Masimo MX1 SpO2 Board The Masimo MX1 SpO2 module, integrated in the Capnostream20 p monitor presented in this submission, provides the following parameters to the host for display: SpO2 (functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin), pulse rate, SpCO (carboxyhemoglobin saturation in blood), SpMet (methemoglobin saturation in blood) and SpHb (total hemoglobin concentration in blood).
The host monitor will display this data to the user in numerics via a screen, and will also display the CO2 waveform and SpO2 (pleth) waveform or pulse bar graph.
The three measurements will be available both real time and in trend summaries.
In addition, the MX1 board provides a Perfusion Index (PI) indicating the relative pulsatile strength at the sampling site is provided to the host monitor for display.
The host displays the Rainbow SET parameters values on the screen alongside the four IPI (Integrated Pulmonary Index) parameters and the IPI value as presented on the predicate device.
### INTENDED USE
The Capnostream®20p combined capnograph/pulse oximeter monitor and its accessories are intended to provide professionally trained health care providers with continuous, non-invasive measurement and monitoring of carbon dioxide concentration of the expired and inspired breath and respiration rate, and with continuous noninvasive monitoring of functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2) and pulse rate. It is also indicated for continuous non-invasive monitoring of carboxyhemoglobin saturation (measured by an SpCO/SpMet/SpHb sensor), methemoglobin saturation (measured by an SpCO/SpMet/SpHb sensor) and total hemoglobin concentration (measured by an SpCO/SpMet/SpHb sensor). It is intended for use with neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients in hospital-type facilities, intra-hospital transport and home environments.
The Capnostream®20p monitor provides the clinician with an integrated pulmonary index (IPI). The IPI is based on four parameters provided by the monitor: end tidal carbon dioxide, respiration rate, oxygen saturation and pulse rate. The IPI is a single index of an adult or pediatric patient's ventilatory status displayed on a scale of 1 - 10,
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Traditional 510(k) Submission for CAPNOSTREAM®20p with Masimo MX1 SpO2 Board where 10 indicates optimal pulmonary status. IPI monitoring displays a single value that represents the patient's pulmonary parameters and alerts clinicians to changes in the patient's pulmonary status.
The IPI is an adjunct to, and is not intended to replace, vital sign monitoring.
## COMPARISON TO PREDICATE DEVICES
The Capnostream20p with Masimo MX1 board is equivalent to the predicate Capnostream20 with microMediCO2 CO2 board with the exception of the addition of the three Rainbow SET parameters (SpCO, SpMET and SpHb).
The new device meets the safety and performance standards met by the predicate devices.
Software testing was performed to validate the performance of the new monitor software and its substantial equivalence to the predicate device. The functional features and the intended use of Capnostream20p with Masimo MX1 board are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
A hazard analysis was carried out on the Capnostream host monitor displaying the Rainbow SET values. This hazard analysis concluded that any residual risks were judged as acceptable when weighed against the intended benefits of use of the system.
| Attribute | Capnostream20p with Masimo<br>MX1 SpO2 board, software<br>version 6.1. | Predicate Device:<br>Capnostream Bedside<br>Monitor with microMediCO2:<br>K094012, software version<br>5.6 |
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| Indications for<br>use | The Capnostream®20p combined<br>capnograph/pulse oximeter monitor<br>and its accessories are intended to<br>provide professionally trained health<br>care providers with continuous, non-<br>invasive measurement and<br>monitoring of carbon dioxide<br>concentration of the expired and<br>inspired breath and respiration rate,<br>and with continuous noninvasive<br>monitoring of functional oxygen<br>saturation of arterial hemoglobin | The Capnostream®20p<br>combined capnograph/pulse<br>oximeter monitor is intended to<br>provide professionally trained<br>health care providers with<br>continuous, non-invasive<br>measurement and monitoring<br>of carbon dioxide concentration<br>of the expired and inspired<br>breath and respiration rate, and<br>with continuous non-invasive<br>monitoring of functional oxygen |
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#### Traditional 510(k) Submission for CAPNOSTREAM®20p with Masimo MX1 SpO2 Board
(SpO2) and pulse rate. It is also indicated for continuous noninvasive monitoring of carboxyhemoglobin saturation (measured by an SpCO/SpMet/SpHb sensor), methemoglobin saturation (measured by an SpCO/SpMet/SpHb sensor) and total hemoglobin concentration (measured by an SpCO/SpMet/SpHb sensor). It is intended for use with neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients in hospitals, hospital-type facilities, intra-hospital transport and home environments. The Capnostream®20p monitor provides the clinician with an integrated pulmonary index (IPI).
The IPI is based on four parameters provided by the monitor: end tidal carbon dioxide, respiration rate, oxygen saturation and pulse rate. The IPI is a single index of an adult or pediatric patient's ventilatory status displayed on a scale of 1 - 10, where 10 indicates optimal pulmonary status. IPI monitoring displays a single value that represents the patient's pulmonary parameters and alerts clinicians to changes in the patient's pulmonary status.
The IPI is an adjunct to, and is not intended to replace, vital sign monitoring.
saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2) and pulse rate. It is intended for use with neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients in hospitals, hospitaltype facilities, intra-hospital transport and home environments.
The Capnostream®20p monitor provides the clinician with an integrated pulmonary index (IPI). The IPI is based on four parameters provided by the monitor: end tidal carbon dioxide, respiration rate, oxygen saturation and pulse rate. The IPI is a single index of an adult or pediatric patient's ventilatory status displayed on a scale of 1 - 10, where 10 indicates optimal pulmonary status. IPI monitoring displays a single value that represents the patient's pulmonary parameters and alerts clinicians to changes in the patient's pulmonary status.
The IPI is an adjunct to, and is not intended to replace, vital sign monitoring.
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| Target<br>population | Identical | It is intended for use with<br>neonatal, pediatric, and adult<br>patients |
|--------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Design | Equivalent to the Capnostream20<br>described in K094012 | See K094012. |
| Where Used | It is to be used by physicians,<br>nurses and other trained health care<br>providers in critical care patient<br>settings, such as anesthesiology,<br>intensive care medicine, neonatal<br>intensive care and other health care<br>areas. | It is to be used by physicians,<br>nurses and other trained health<br>care providers in critical care<br>patient settings, such as<br>anesthesiology, intensive care<br>medicine, neonatal intensive<br>care and other health care<br>areas. |
| Performance<br>Standards | ISO 21647<br>ISO 9919 | ISO 21647<br>ISO 9919 |
| Safety<br>Standards | IEC/EN 60601-1<br>IEC/EN 60601-1-2<br>IEC 60601-1-8<br>ISO 14971<br>EN 980 | IEC/EN 60601-1<br>IEC/EN 60601-1-2<br>IEC 60601-1-8<br>UL 60601-1<br>ISO 14971<br>EN 980 |
| Biocompatibility | There are no issues of<br>biocompatibility for this device and<br>no biocompatibility testing was<br>performed. | There are no issues of<br>biocompatibility for this device<br>and no biocompatibility testing<br>was performed. |
| Sterility | This device does not require<br>sterilization | This device does not require<br>sterilization |
Traditional 510(k) Submission for CAPNOSTREAM®20p with Masimo MX1 SpO2 Board
The Capnostream20p with Masimo MX1 SpO2 board enables the measurement of three additional parameters, which are available in the predicate device MASIMO RAINBOW SET RADICAL 7 PULSE CO-OXIMETER (K080238):
- SpCO: carboxyhemoglobin saturation in blood .
- SpMet: methemoglobin saturation in blood .
- SpHb: total hemoglobin concentration in blood . These parameters have been clinically validated by Masimo Corporation.
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Traditional 510(k) Submission for CAPNOSTREAM®20p with Masimo MX1 SpO2 Board CONCLUSION
Capnostream20p with Masimo MX1 SpO2 board functionality does not raise any new potential safety risks and is equivalent in performance to the existing legally marketed devices.
Therefore, the device is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices with respect to safety, effectiveness, and intended use.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Ms. Rachel Weissbrod Director of Regulatory Affairs Oridion Capnography, Incorporated 160 Gould Street Needham Heights. Massachusetts 02494
JAN 1 1 2011
Re: K101995 Trade/Device Name: Capnostream20p Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2700 Regulation Name: Oximeter Regulatory Class: II Product Code: DQA, CCK76 Dated: January 4, 2011 Received: January 7, 2011
Dear Ms. Weissbrod:
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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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to 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); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (OS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHOffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours.
for
Anthony D. Watson, B.S., M.S., M.B.A. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Statement of Indications for Use
# CAPNOSTREAM®20p with Masimo MX1 SpO2 Board (This document is not confidential)
## Indications for Use
November 24, 2010
510(k) Number (if known): K101995
### Device Name: Capnostream20p
#### Indications for Use:
The Capnostream®20p combined capnograph/pulse oximeter monitor and its accessories are intended to provide professionally trained health care providers with continuous, non-invasive measurement and monitoring of carbon dioxide concentration of the expired breath and respiration rate, and with continuous nonitoring of functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2) and pulse rate. It is also indicated for continuous non-invasive monitoring of carboxyhemoglobin saturation (measured by an SpCO/SpMet/SpHb sensor). methemoglobin saturation (measured by an SpCO/SpMet/SpHb sensor) and total hemoglobin concentration (measured by an SpCO/SpMet/SpHb sensor). It is intended for use with neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients in hospital-type facilities, intra-hospital transport and home environments.
The Capnostream®20p monitor provides the clinician with an integrated pulmonary index (IPI). The IPI is based on four parameters provided by the monitor: end tidal carbon dioxide, respiration rate, oxygen saturation and pulse rate. The IPI is a single index of an adult or pediatric patient's ventilatory status displayed on a scale of 1 - 10, where 10 indicates optimal pulmonary status. IPI monitoring displays a single value that represents the patient's pulmonary parameters and alerts clinicians to changes in the patient's pulmonary status. The IPI is an adjunct to, and is not intended to replace, vital sign monitoring.
Prescription Use ________________ (Per 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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