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# MULTLINK CABLE AND LEADWIRE SYSTEM (K082851)

_Ge Medical Systems Information Technologies · DSA · Nov 19, 2008 · Cardiovascular · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Ge Medical Systems Information Technologies
- **Product Code:** [DSA](/submissions/CV/subpart-c%E2%80%94cardiovascular-monitoring-devices/DSA.md)
- **Decision Date:** Nov 19, 2008
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Traditional
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 870.2900
- **Device Class:** Class 2
- **Review Panel:** Cardiovascular

## Indications for Use

Multi-Link Cable and Lead Wire Systems are electrocardiograph cable systems used to transmit signals from patient surface electrodes to various electrocardiograph recorders/monitors for both diagnostic and monitoring purposes. Use is limited by the indications for use of the connected monitoring or diagnostic equipment. Multilink Cables and Lead Wire Systems are intended to be used by trained operators in a medical professional's environment.

## Device Story

Multilink Cable and Leadwire Systems function as passive conduits for transmitting ECG and RESP signals from patient surface electrodes to diagnostic or monitoring equipment. The system consists of leadwires and patient cables available in various lengths and configurations (Snap, Banana, Mactrode, or Grabber). The multi-lead design allows for individual replacement of leadwires. Radiotranslucent versions are available. The device is used in medical professional environments by trained operators. It does not perform signal processing or analysis; it serves as the physical interface between the patient and the monitoring hardware. Clinical benefit is derived from enabling the continuous or diagnostic acquisition of physiological signals for patient assessment.

## Clinical Evidence

No clinical data.

## Technological Characteristics

Passive patient transducer and electrode cables. Available in multiple lengths and lead sets with Snap, Banana, Mactrode, or Grabber terminations. Includes radiotranslucent options. Complies with voluntary standards for safety and performance.

## Regulatory Identification

A patient transducer and electrode cable (including connector) is an electrical conductor used to transmit signals from, or power or excitation signals to, patient-connected electrodes or transducers.

## Predicate Devices

- Multilink Cable and Leadwire Systems ([K980582](/device/K980582.md))

## Submission Summary (Full Text)

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## NOV 1 9 2008

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510(K) Premarket Notification Submission

## 510(k) Summary

| In accordance with 21 CFR 807.92 the following summary of information is provided: |                       |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |                                           |     |
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|                                                                                    | Date:                 | September 26, 2008                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |                                           |     |
|                                                                                    | Submitter:            | GE Medical Systems Information Technologies<br>9900 Innovation Drive<br>Wauwatosa, WI 53226                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |                                           |     |
| Primary Contact Person:                                                            |                       | Matthias Buerger<br>Director QA/RA - Diagnostic Cardiology<br>GE Medical Systems Information Technologies<br>RP-2122<br>9900 Innovation Drive<br>Wauwatosa, WI 53226<br>Telephone: 414-721-1438<br>Fax: 414-721-3863<br>E-mail: Matthias.buerger@ge.com                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |                                           |     |
|                                                                                    | Secondary Contacts:   | Margaret Mucha<br>Regulatory Affairs Leader<br>GE Medical Systems Information Technologies<br>RP-2122<br>9900 Innovation Drive<br>Wauwatosa, WI 53226<br>Telephone: 262-548-2514<br>Fax: 414-721-3863<br>E-mail: margaret.mucha@ge.com                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |                                           |     |
|                                                                                    |                       | Renee Thornborough<br>QA Leader<br>GE Medical Systems Information Technologies<br>RP-2122<br>9900 Innovation Drive<br>Wauwatosa, WI 53226<br>Telephone: 414-721-3954<br>Fax: 414-721-3899<br>E-mail: renee.thornborough@ge.com                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |                                           |     |
| Device:                                                                            | Trade Name:           | Multilink Cable and Leadwire Systems                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |                                           |     |
|                                                                                    | Common/Usual Name:    | Multilink Cable and Leadwire Systems                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |                                           |     |
|                                                                                    | Classification Names: | Patient transducer and electrode cable                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |                                           |     |
|                                                                                    | Product Code:         | 890.2900                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      | Patient transducer and<br>electrode cable | DSA |
|                                                                                    | Predicate Device(s):  | Multilink Cable and Leadwire Systems (K980582)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |                                           |     |
|                                                                                    | Device Description:   | The purpose and function of the device has not changed<br><br>The Multilink Cables and Leadwires are part of the GE Medical Systems<br>Information Technologies line of supplies and accessories used to transmit<br>patient ECG and RESP signals to diagnostic and monitoring equipment. The<br>system is designed to provide a family of leadwires that will link the patient and<br>patient cable system.<br><br>Leadwires are available in multiple lengths and in multiple lead sets. Patient<br>end terminations are available in Snap, Banana, Mactrode, or Grabber<br>configurations. The multi-lead individual set design allows single leadwires to |                                           |     |

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## 510(K) Premarket Notification Submission

|               | be individually removed and replaced as necessary. Mulilink leadwires are also available in a radiotranslucent version.                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
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| Intended Use: | The Intended Use has been modified to include description of users and location of use                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
|               | Multi-Link Cable and Lead Wire Systems are electrocardiograph cable systems used to transmit signals from patient surface electrodes to various electrocardiograph recorders/monitors for both diagnostic and monitoring purposes. Use is limited by the indications for use of the connected monitoring or diagnostic equipment. |
|               | Multilink Cables and Lead Wire Systems are intended to be used by trained operators in a medical professional's environment                                                                                                                                                                                                       |

| Technology:                                  | The Multilink Cable and Leadwire Systems employs the same functional<br>scientific technology as its predicate device.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
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| Determination of<br>Substantial Equivalence: | Summary of Non-Clinical Tests:<br>The Multilink Cable and Leadwire Systems and its applications comply with<br>voluntary standards as detailed in Section 9, 11 and 17 of this premarket<br>submission. The following quality assurance measures were applied to the<br>development of the system:<br>Risk Analysis Requirements Reviews Design Reviews Testing on unit level (Module verification) Integration testing (System verification) Final acceptance testing (Validation) Performance testing (Verification) Safety testing (Verification)  Summary of Clinical Tests:<br>The subject of this premarket submission, Multilink Cable and Leadwire<br>Systems, did not require clinical studies to support substantial equivalence. |
| Conclusion:                                  | GE Healthcare considers the Multilink Cable and Leadwire Systems to be as<br>safe, as effective, and performance is substantially equivalent to the predicate<br>device(s).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

## NOV 1 9 2008

GE Medical Systems Information Technologies c/o Matthias Buerger Director QA/RA - Diagnostic Cardiology 9900 Innovation Drive Wauwatosa, WI 53226

Re: K082851

Multilink Cable and Leadwire Systems Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2900 Regulation Name: Transducer and Electrode Patient Cable (including connector) Regulatory Class: II Product Code: DSA Dated: September 26, 2008 Received: September 26, 2008

Dear Mr. Buerger:

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.

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

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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), please contact the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0120. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding postmarket surveillance, please contact CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometric's (OSB's) Division of Postmarket Survcillance at 240-276-3474. For questions regarding the reporting of device adverse events (Mcdical Device Reporting (MDR)), please contact the Division of Surveillance Systems at 240-276-3464. 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 (240) 276-3150 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.

Sincerely yours,

Bram D. Zuckerman, M.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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GE Healthcare 510(K) Premarket Notification Submission

510(k) Number (if known):

Device Name: Multilink Cable and Leadwire Systems

Indications for Use:

Multi-Link Cable and Lead Wire Systems are electrocardiograph cable systems used to transmit signals from patient surface electrodes to various electrocardiograph recorders/monitors for both diagnostic and monitoring purposes. Use is limited by the indications for use of the connected monitoring or diagnostic equipment.

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Multilink Cables and Lead Wire Systems are intended to be used by trained operators in a medical professional's environment.

Prescription Use x (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

AND/OR

Over-The-Counter Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)

Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

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| (Division Sign-Off)                | 11/19/08 |
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| Division of Cardiovascular Devices |          |

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