← Product Code [DQA](/submissions/CV/subpart-c%E2%80%94cardiovascular-monitoring-devices/DQA) · K963707 # NELLCOR PURITAN BENNETT NPB-40 HANDHELD PULSE(NPB-40) (K963707) _Nellcor Puritan Bennett, Inc. · DQA · Dec 13, 1996 · Cardiovascular · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/AN/subpart-c%E2%80%94cardiovascular-monitoring-devices/DQA/K963707 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Nellcor Puritan Bennett, Inc. - **Product Code:** [DQA](/submissions/CV/subpart-c%E2%80%94cardiovascular-monitoring-devices/DQA.md) - **Decision Date:** Dec 13, 1996 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 870.2700 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** Cardiovascular - **Attributes:** Pediatric ## Indications for Use The NPB-40 Handheld Pulse Oximeter is intended for non-invasive spot-check measurement of functional arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate of adults, pediatric, and neonatal patients in hospital, emergency, transport, and mobile environments, as well as in the home. The NPB-40 is for attended monitoring only and is intended to be used under the direct observation of a qualified health care provider. ## Device Story Portable, handheld, non-invasive pulse oximeter; operates on four AA alkaline batteries. Inputs: optical signals from Nellcor oxygen transducers (sensors). Principle: spectrophotometry and plethysmography. Outputs: numeric SpO2 and pulse rate on LCD; pulse amplitude bar; audible tones for pulse, sensor disconnect, low battery, and self-test status. Used in hospitals, emergency, transport, mobile, and home settings; operated by qualified healthcare providers. Attended monitoring only; no alarms. Data can be printed via HP82240B printer. Provides spot-check measurements to assist clinicians in assessing patient oxygenation and pulse rate. ## Clinical Evidence Clinical evidence includes a non-invasive controlled hypoxia study conducted under a non-significant risk IDE. The study compared the NPB-40 to the predicate N-20 pulse oximeter to validate oxygen saturation accuracy across the Nellcor sensor line. Results demonstrated equivalent oxygen saturation accuracy between the subject and predicate devices. Bench testing included environmental and EMC testing per 1993 guidance, and software validation per computer-controlled medical device guidance. ## Technological Characteristics Portable handheld device; copper-acrylic-shielded plastic housing; two PCB boards. Sensing: spectrophotometry and plethysmography. Power: 4 AA alkaline batteries. Connectivity: compatible with Nellcor reusable/patient-dedicated sensors; serial output for HP82240B printer. Software: embedded firmware. No alarms; attended monitoring only. ## Regulatory 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. ## Predicate Devices - N-20 Handheld Pulse Oximeter ([K915699](/device/K915699.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. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices, including [a 510(k)](https://innolitics.com/services/510ks/), [a De Novo](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [a SaMD](https://innolitics.com/services/end-to-end-samd/), [an AI/ML medical device](https://innolitics.com/services/medical-imaging-ai-development/), or [an FDA regulatory strategy](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/). {0} K963707 # 16. 510(k) SUMMARY September X, 1996 DEC 13 1996 # 1. COMPANY INFORMATION Establishment: Nellcor Puritan Bennett Incorporated 4280 Hacienda Drive Pleasanton, CA 94588 (510) 463-4348 Official Correspondent: Donna Page Manager, Regulatory Affairs # 2. DEVICE NAME Proprietary: NPB-40 Handheld Pulse Oximeter Common/Usual: Pulse Oximeter Classification: Oximeter, 74DQA # 3. EQUIVALENT DEVICE The NPB-40 Handheld Pulse Oximeter is technically equivalent to the N-20 Handheld Pulse Oximeter. The NPB-40's indications for use are also equivalent to the intended use of the N-20 Handheld Pulse Oximeter. The N-20 Handheld Pulse Oximeter was originally cleared under 510(k) #K915699 on May 27, 1993. # 4. DEVICE DESCRIPTION The NPB-40 Handheld Pulse Oximeter is a light-weight, portable, hand-held noninvasive pulse oximeter that operates on four size "AA" alkaline batteries and utilizes conventional oximetry technology to measure arterial oxygen saturation and pulse rate. The device consists of a copper-acrylic-shielded plastic box which houses two PCB boards and a power supply. On the boards are the digital and analog hardware with embedded software and power supply regulation. On the front of the device is an LCD display panel for the various readouts provided. The readouts consist of a numeric display showing oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate along with a lighted bar showing pulse amplitude. The display panel has visual icons to indicate low battery, pulse search, sensor disconnect, store data and print data. The device has audible indicators of varying tones and duration for the following conditions: pass self-test, sensor disconnect, no pulse detected initially, pulse detected then lost, low battery, impending dead battery. The device produces a constant pitch "beep" sound for each pulse. The NPB-40 is not equipped with alarms and is labeled for "attended" monitoring only. The NPB-40 has the ability to NPB-40 Handheld Pulse Oximeter 09/14/96 {1} print stored event data when used with a Hewlett Packard printer, model HP82240B. Available accessories include a protective rain boot, a rain jacket, EC-4 sensor extension cable, and a carrying case. The NPB-40 is compatible with all Nellcor Puritan Bennett reusable and patient-dedicated oxygen transducers (sensors). The NPB-40's pulse oximetry technology is based on the principles of spectrophotometry and plethysmography. ## 5. INTENDED USE The NPB-40 Handheld Pulse Oximeter is intended for non-invasive spot-check measurement of functional arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate of adults, pediatric, and neonatal patients in hospital, emergency, transport, and mobile environments, as well as in the home. The NPB-40 is for attended monitoring only and is intended to be used under the direct observation of a qualified health care provider. The indications for use of the NPB-40 are equivalent to those for the legally marketed predicate device, the N-20 Handheld Pulse Oximeter, therefore, there is no impact on safety and effectiveness. ## 6. TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS The NPB-40 Handheld Pulse Oximeter has technological characteristics equivalent to those of the N-20 Handheld Pulse Oximeter. A comparison of the devices' design, features, principles and methods of operation and labeling support technical equivalency. In addition, testing has been done on the NPB-40 to confirm that oximetry performance is equivalent to that of the predicate N-20. The same oximetry algorithm is used in both products. **Comparative Performance Evaluations** - The safety and effectiveness of the NPB-40 Handheld Pulse Oximeter has been demonstrated by design and testing. Environmental and EMC testing has been conducted as recommended by applicable sections of the Anesthesiology and Respiratory Devices Branch Draft Reviewer's Guidance for Premarket Notification Submissions, November 1993. Software design and validation has been conducted in accordance with the Reviewer's Guidance for Computer Controlled Medical Devices. Testing results demonstrated that all applicable requirements have been met. Nellcor Puritan Bennett evaluated the NPB-40 Handheld Pulse Oximeter in comparison to the currently marketed N-20 Handheld Pulse Oximeter in in vitro laboratory studies in order to demonstrate equivalent pulse rate accuracy between the two devices. Results of the in vitro tests demonstrated that the NPB-40 performed in accordance with its specification relative to pulse rate accuracy. NPB also conducted a Non-Invasive Controlled Hypoxia Study to validate oxygen saturation accuracy of the NPB-40 across the NPB sensor line. The goal of this study was to validate that the NPB-40 has oxygen saturation accuracy performance equivalent to the predicate N-20 pulse oximeter. Results of this study demonstrated that the NPB-40 and N-20 Handheld Pulse Oximeters have equivalent oxygen saturation accuracy. The Non-Invasive Controlled Hypoxia Study was conducted NPB-40 Handheld Pulse Oximeter 656 09/14/96 {2} under a non-significant risk IDE and informed consent was obtained from each patient. **Conclusions:** It can be concluded from the above referenced nonclinical and clinical tests that the NPB-40 Handheld Pulse Oximeter is equivalent to the N-20 Handheld Pulse Oximeter. 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