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# VITELCARE TURTLE, MODEL 400 (K043368)

_Visual Telecommunications Network, Inc. · MWI · Feb 1, 2005 · Cardiovascular · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Visual Telecommunications Network, Inc.
- **Product Code:** [MWI](/submissions/CV/subpart-c%E2%80%94cardiovascular-monitoring-devices/MWI.md)
- **Decision Date:** Feb 1, 2005
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Special
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 870.2300
- **Device Class:** Class 2
- **Review Panel:** Cardiovascular
- **Attributes:** Software as a Medical Device

## Indications for Use

ViTelCare™ Turtle 400 Patient Monitoring System is intended to be a communication tool for an in-home patient that acquires, accumulates, and transmits vital signs information, self-assessment of physical condition, and other physiological data to a healthcare practitioner located remotely from the patient. The patient information is received and stored on the MedVizer™ ViTelCare Call Center where a qualified healthcare practitioner can review the patient information and data. The communication connectivity between patient and healthcare practitioner is via a standard public telecommunications utility to the Internet. Decisions concerning diagnosis and treatment are to be performed by qualified healthcare professionals.

## Device Story

ViTelCare™ Turtle 400 is a PC-based telemedicine system for home and group care environments; collects, manages, and transmits patient vital signs and self-assessment data. System functions as communication tool; acquires physiological data from patient; transmits via public telecommunications/Internet to MedVizer™ ViTelCare Call Center. Healthcare practitioners access stored data at remote call center; review information to support clinical decision-making. Device facilitates remote patient monitoring; enables practitioner oversight of patient health status; supports diagnosis and treatment planning by qualified professionals.

## Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence based on technical comparison to predicate device.

## Technological Characteristics

PC-based telemedicine system; utilizes standard public telecommunications and Internet for connectivity. Functions as a physiological patient monitor (Product Code MWI).

## Regulatory Identification

A cardiac monitor (including cardiotachometer and rate alarm) is a device used to measure the heart rate from an analog signal produced by an electrocardiograph, vectorcardiograph, or blood pressure monitor. This device may sound an alarm when the heart rate falls outside preset upper and lower limits.

## Predicate Devices

- ViTelCare™ Patient Monitoring System ([K040581](/device/K040581.md))

## Submission Summary (Full Text)

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#### Attachment 4

# 510(k) Summary As Required by 807.92 For ViTelCare™ Turtle 400 Patient Monitoring System Prepared on November 22nd, 2004

Submitted By: ViTel Net 8201 Greensboro Drive, Suite 600 McLean, VA 22102

Tel. (703) 448-0999 Fax: (703) 749-9559

- Contact Person: Allen Izadpanah President and Chief Executive Officer
Device Trade Name:ViTeICare™ Turtle 400 Patient Monitoring System

Common Name: Turtle 400 Patient Monitoring System

Classification: Not Classified

ViTelCare™ Patient Monitoring System (K040581) Predictive Device:

- Manufactured By: ViTel Net 221 Elizabeth Street Utica, NY 13501
Description of The Device: The ViTelCare™ Turtle 400 Patient Monitoring System is a PC based Telemedicine system adapted to the collection, management, and communication of patient monitoring data from home and group care environments.

Intended Use For This Device: Indications for Use: ViTelCare™ Turtle 400 Patient Monitoring System is intended to be a communication tool for an in-home patient that acquires, accumulates, and transmits vital signs information, selfassessment of physical condition, and other physiological data to a healthcare practitioner located remotely from the patient. The patient information is received and stored on the MedVizer™ ViTelCare Call Center where a qualified healthcare practitioner can review the patient information and data. The communication connectivity between patient and healthcare practitioner is via a standard public telecommunications utility to the Internet. Decisions concerning

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diagnosis and treatment are to be performed by qualified healthcare professionals.

Substantial Equivalence to Predicate Device: The ViTelCare™ Turtle 400 Patient Monitoring System is virtually identical to the ViTelCare™ Patient Monitoring System. There are no technical differences with any implications for safety and effectiveness. The labeling of ViTelCare™ Turtle 400 Patient Monitoring System includes extensive protocols for monitoring patients with medical conditions. These have been derived from guidelines published by the VA, DoD, and other national organizations.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

Visual Telecommunications Network c/o Mr. Allen Izadpanah 8201 Greensboro Drive Suite 600 McLean VA 22102

Re: K043368

Trade Name: VitelCare™ Turtle Patient Monitoring System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2300 Regulation Number: 21 CFN 870.2500
Regulation Name: Physiological Patient Monitor (without arrhythmia detection or alarms) Regulatory Class: II (two) Product Code: MWI Dated: January 11, 2005 Received: January 12, 2005

Dear Mr. Izadpanah:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device ti we nave reviewed your Section 9 rotty premained is substantially equivalent (for the indications
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If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please If you desire specific advice for Jour ac (301) 594-4648. Also, please note the regulation entitled, Colliation of Compulation and (21 the Part 807.97). You may obtain Missionaling of Icrelected to promance robilities under the Act from the Division of Small other general informational and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html

Sincerely yours,

B. Zimmer for
D. Z. Zimmerman, M.D.

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

Enclosure

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Attachment 2

#### Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known): K043368

### Device Name: ViTelCare TM Turtle 400 Patient Monitoring System

Indications for Use: ViTelCare™ Turtle 400 Patient Monitoring System is intended to be a communication tool for an in-home patient that acquires, accumulates, and transmits vital signs information, self-assessment of physical condition, and other physiological data to a healthcare practitioner located remotely from the patient. The patient information is received and stored on the MedVizer™ ViTelCare Call Center where a qualified healthcare practitioner can review the patient information and data. The communication connectivity between patient and healthcare practitioner is via a standard public telecommunications utility to the Internet. Decisions concerning diagnosis and treatment are to be performed by qualified healthcare professionals.

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