← Product Code [JOM](/submissions/CV/subpart-c%E2%80%94cardiovascular-monitoring-devices/JOM) · K982707 # EC6 PLETHYSMOGRAPH (K982707) _D. E. Hokanson, Inc. · JOM · Aug 26, 1998 · Cardiovascular · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/CV/subpart-c%E2%80%94cardiovascular-monitoring-devices/JOM/K982707 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** D. E. Hokanson, Inc. - **Product Code:** [JOM](/submissions/CV/subpart-c%E2%80%94cardiovascular-monitoring-devices/JOM.md) - **Decision Date:** Aug 26, 1998 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Special - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 870.2780 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** Cardiovascular ## Indications for Use A mercury strain gauge plethysmograph accurately measures volume changes in limbs or digits. It is used, in conjunction with blood pressure cuffs, to measure blood pressure, pulse volume waveforms and amplitudes, and blood flow into or out of limbs and digits. The instrument also contains an infrared photo plethysmograph which, although not calibrated, is a sensitive pulse detector which is used to evaluate pulse wave shapes and measure blood pressure in the extremities in conjunction with blood pressure cuffs. ## Device Story EC6 Plethysmograph combines mercury strain gauge and infrared photo plethysmography; used in clinical settings by healthcare professionals. Mercury strain gauge measures limb/digit volume changes; infrared sensor acts as sensitive pulse detector. Operates with blood pressure cuffs to assess blood pressure, pulse waveforms, and blood flow. Provides visual output of waveforms and amplitudes for clinician evaluation; assists in vascular diagnostic decision-making. Benefits include non-invasive assessment of extremity blood flow and pressure. ## Clinical Evidence No clinical data provided; bench testing only. ## Technological Characteristics Dual-modality plethysmograph: mercury strain gauge for calibrated volume measurement and infrared photo plethysmograph for pulse detection. Standalone instrument. No specific materials or software algorithms described. ## Regulatory Identification A hydraulic, pneumatic, or photoelectric plethysmograph is a device used to estimate blood flow in a region of the body using hydraulic, pneumatic, or photoelectric measurement techniques. ## 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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Hokanson, Inc. 12840 Northeast 21st Place Bellevue, WA 98005 Re: K982707 Trade Name: EC6 Plethysmograph Regulatory Class: II Product Code: JOM Dated: July 28, 1998 Received: August 3, 1998 Dear Mr. Hokanson: We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we 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). 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. 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Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations. {1}------------------------------------------------ ## Page 2 - Mr. D. Eugene Hokanson This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 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 requlation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4648. 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A mercury strain gauge plethysmograph accurately measures volume changes in limbs or digits. It is used, in conjunction with blood pressure cuffs, to measure blood pressure, pulse volume waveforms and amplitudes, and blood flow into or out of limbs and digits. The instrument also contains an infrared photo plethysmograph which, although not calibrated, is a sensitive pulse detector which is used to evaluate pulse wave shapes and measure blood pressure in the extremities in conjunction with blood pressure cuffs. (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED.) 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