← Product Code [MUD](/submissions/CV/subpart-c%E2%80%94cardiovascular-monitoring-devices/MUD) · K963903 # BIOSPECTROMETER-NB OXIMETER IIII (K963903) _Hutchinson Technology, Inc. · MUD · Jan 27, 1998 · Cardiovascular · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/CV/subpart-c%E2%80%94cardiovascular-monitoring-devices/MUD/K963903 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Hutchinson Technology, Inc. - **Product Code:** [MUD](/submissions/CV/subpart-c%E2%80%94cardiovascular-monitoring-devices/MUD.md) - **Decision Date:** Jan 27, 1998 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 870.2700 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** Cardiovascular ## Indications for Use The Biospectrometer – NB 1111 is intended to noninvasively and continuously measure hemoglobin oxygen saturation: - in the ear lobe with the 3mm probe - in the arm, leg, or shoulder with the 15mm probe. The value of these measurements in disease states has not been demonstrated. ## Device Story Spectrophotometric monitoring system; measures approximated percent hemoglobin oxygen saturation (StO2) in tissue. Inputs: reflected light from tissue via optical fiber probes (3mm or 15mm). Operation: light transmitted to tissue; reflected light captured by photo-sensitive detector; microprocessor calculates oxygen saturation based on absorbencies at specific wavelengths. Output: numerical StO2 reading and trend line on monitor screen. Used in clinical settings; operated by healthcare professionals. Features: user-defined alarm settings; error alerts for low signal, low light output, or improper probe attachment. Benefits: provides continuous, noninvasive tissue oxygenation monitoring. ## Clinical Evidence No clinical data provided. The document states that the value of these measurements in disease states has not been demonstrated. ## Technological Characteristics Spectrophotometric monitoring system. Components: noninvasive optical fiber probes (3mm or 15mm), spectrometer, light assembly, microprocessor, display monitor, keyboard, and calibration canisters. AC powered. Measures StO2 via light absorbency ratios. Probe depth: 4mm (3mm probe) or 20mm (15mm probe). ## 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. ## 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} K963903 # "510(k) Summary" ## I. General Information JAN 27 1998 A. Proprietary Name Biospectrometer - NB Oximeter Model 1111 B. Common Name Oximeter C. Manufacturer & Official Contact Person The manufacturer of the Biospectrometer - NB Oximeter Model 1111 is: Hutchinson Technology, Inc. (hereinafter called HTI) Medical Device Division 40 West Highland Park Hutchinson, MN 55350-9785 (320) 587-3797 phone (320) 587-1555 facsimile The Official Contact Person/Regulatory Consultant is: Stephan Norsted, PhD., Vice President Regulatory Strategies, Inc. 7089 Crowne Oak Road Eden Prairie, Mn 55344 (612) 944-3142 phone (612) 944-3084 facsimile D. Regulatory Class and Associated Regulation per 21 CFR §870.2700 oximeters are Class II (Tier 2) devices under the authority of the Cardiovascular Panel (i.e., MUD). E. Performance Standards & Special Controls The Food & Drug Administration has not developed a performance standard for oximeters. Furthermore, oximeters have not been assigned any special controls (e.g., device tracking or postmarket surveillance). ## II. Description The Biospectrometer - NB Oximeter Model 1111 is a spectrophotometric monitoring system which measures an approximated value of percent hemoglobin oxygen saturation in tissue (S₁O₂). More specifically, the Biospectrometer - NB Oximeter measures the percent hemoglobin oxygen saturation of blood contained within the volume of tissue illuminated by the noninvasive probe. The S₁O₂ value is a function of the relative contribution of arterial, venous, and capillary blood. Page 1 of 3 {1} Page 2 of 3 # III. Indications The Biospectrometer - NB 1111 is intended to noninvasively and continuously measure hemoglobin oxygen saturation: - in the ear lobe with the 3mm probe - in the arm, leg, or shoulder with the 15mm probe. The value of these measurements in disease states has not been demonstrated. # IV. Device Description ## A. Introduction The system consists of a patient probe (either 3mm or 15mm) containing optical fibers for transmitting light to tissue and receiving reflected light which is returned to a photo-sensitive detector. The nonsterile probe is designed to be placed on intact skin. The second system component is a monitor containing a spectrometer, light assembly, microprocessor, power supply, display monitor and keyboard. The third type of system component includes two (reference) canisters for use in calibration of the system. The Biospectrometer - NB Oximeter Model 1111 is AC operated. The Biospectrometer - NB Oximeter Model 1111 measures an approximated value of the percent oxygen saturation of hemoglobin based on spectrophotometric measurement principles. Spectrophotometric measurements of hemoglobin have been well described by numerous authors. Today, spectrophotometric oximeters are commonly used clinically. By measuring absorbencies at suitable wavelengths, the ratio of oxygenated hemoglobin to total hemoglobin can be determined. The depth of tissue measured by the Biospectrometer - NB Oximeter Model 1111 probe is determined by the probe design. The HTI Biospectrometer - NB 15mm probe measures to a maximum depth of 20mm. The 3mm probe measures to a maximum depth of 4mm. ## B. Functional Description The Biospectrometer - NB Oximeter Model 1111 has the following functional capabilities. - An approximated value of the percent oxygen saturation of hemoglobin in tissue is measured to a maximum depth of 20 mm with the “15mm” probe and 4 mm with the “3mm” probe. - The approximated value of the percent oxygen saturation of hemoglobin is presented numerically (current reading along with a trend line on a monitor screen. {2} - The operator can define an alarm setting for the percent oxygen saturation of hemoglobin (a default value of 40% is provided upon power-up). - Error messages are provided for the following unsatisfactory conditions: - a low signal error message alerts the operator if the signal falls below a factory set level. - a low light output alerts the operator if the light supplied to the probe is below a factory set level, and - an ambient light error message is presented to the operator if the probe is improperly attached to the patient. {3} DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Public Health Service Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 JAN 27 1998 Hutchinson Technology, Inc. c/o Stephan Norsted, Ph.D. Regulatory Strategies, Inc. 7089 Crowne Oak Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Re: K963903 Biospectrometer - NB Oximeter Model 1111 Regulatory Class: II (two) Product Code: 74 MUD Dated: October 27, 1997 Received: October 29, 1997 Dear Ms. Trimm: 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 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). 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Callahan, Ph.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {5} Page ___ of ___ S10(k) Number (if known): K963903 Device Name: Biospectrometer - NB Oximeter Model 1111 Indications For Use: # INDICATIONS The Biospectrometer – NB 1111 is intended to noninvasively and continuously measure hemoglobin oxygen saturation: - in the ear lobe with the 3mm probe - in the arm, leg, or shoulder with the 15mm probe. The value of these measurements in disease states has not been demonstrated. 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