K Number
K220470

Validate with FDA (Live)

Date Cleared
2022-05-23

(94 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
870.1875
Reference & Predicate Devices
Predicate For
N/A
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

The Smart Wireless Stethoscope enables amplification, filtering, and transmission of auscultation sounds from the heart, lungs, bowel, arteries, and veins. A medical professional at one location on network can listen to the auscultation sounds of a patient on site or at a different location on the network. The device is intended for use on pediatric and adult patients. The device is intended to be used by professional users in a clinical environment or by lay users in a nonclinical environment. The device is not intended for self-diagnosis.

Device Description

The proposed smart wireless stethoscope is made of a Bluetooth® stethoscope and a companion medical mobile application that runs on a smartphone or a tablet. The stethoscope picks human body sounds with an acoustic structure that is similar to the chest piece of a traditional stethoscope. Then the sounds are converted to electrical audio signals by a microphone in the device. The electrical audio signals are further processed and transmitted through Bluetooth® protocol. The device has three models STEMO300, STEMO500 and STEMO700. All the three models can work with the companion app running on a smartphone or tablet. When they work this way, the stethoscope transmits audio to the app and the sounds can be further processed in the app. The app provides functions such as amplification, filtering, recording, sharing, etc. STEMO500 and STEMO700 have an ambient noise cancelling option while STEMO300 not. Unlike STEMO300 or STEMO500, STEMO700 has an option to directly transmit audio to paired Bluetooth earphones.

AI/ML Overview

The provided text is a 510(k) summary for the "Smart Wireless Stethoscope (Model: STEMO300, STEMO500, STEMO700)". This document details the device's characteristics and compares it to a predicate device to demonstrate substantial equivalence, a regulatory pathway for medical devices in the US.

However, it explicitly states:

"No clinical test is submitted in this 510(k)."

This means that the document does not contain information about acceptance criteria or a study proving the device meets those criteria through clinical performance. The FDA clearance for this device was based on demonstrating substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, rather than on new clinical effectiveness studies.

Therefore, I cannot provide the requested information regarding:

  • A table of acceptance criteria and reported device performance.
  • Sample sizes used for the test set or training set.
  • Data provenance for the test set or training set.
  • Number of experts or their qualifications for ground truth establishment.
  • Adjudication methods.
  • MRMC comparative effectiveness study or its effect size.
  • Standalone performance study.
  • Type of ground truth used.
  • How ground truth for the training set was established.

The document focuses on:

  • Biocompatibility Testing: Conducted according to ISO10993-1, including Cytotoxicity, Sensitization, and Irritation tests.
  • Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC): Compliance with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-11, IEC 60601-1-2, ANSI IEEE C63.27-2017, and AAMI TIR69:2017/(R2020).
  • Software Verification and Validation Testing: Conducted according to FDA guidance for software in medical devices.

These tests are primarily focused on safety and technical performance standards, not on clinical performance against specific acceptance criteria for diagnostic accuracy or effectiveness in a clinical setting.

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May 23, 2022

Shanghai Hulu Devices Co., Ltd % Dave Yungvirt CEO Third Party Review Group, LLC 25 Independence Blvd Warren, New Jersey 07059

Re: K220470

Trade/Device Name: Smart Wireless Stethoscope (Model: STEMO300, STEMO700) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1875 Regulation Name: Stethoscope Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DOD Dated: April 22, 2022 Received: April 25, 2022

Dear Dave Yungvirt:

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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to 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

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Sincerely,

LCDR Stephen Browning Assistant Director Division of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Diagnostics and Monitoring Devices Office of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) K220470

Device Name

Smart Wireless Stethoscope (Model: STEMO300, STEMO500, STEMO700)

Indications for Use (Describe)

The Smart Wireless Stethoscope enables amplification, filtering, and transmission of auscultation sounds from the heart, lungs, bowel, arteries, and veins. A medical professional at one location on network can listen to the auscultation sounds of a patient on site or at a different location on the network. The device is intended for use on pediativ and adult patients. The device is intended to be used by professional users in a clinical environment or by lay users in a nonclinical environment. The device is not intended for self-diagnosis.

Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)

| Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

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

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Section 5 510(k) Summary

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510(k) Summary

SubmitterShanghai Hulu Devices Co., Ltd
AddressNo. 509 Caobao Road, Room 101-2 Bld 9, Xuhui District,Shanghai, China
Contact Person:Junfeng ZhaoPhone: 0086-18621892190Email: zhaoap@hotmail.com
Date Prepared:Dec 31, 2021
Device Name:Smart Wireless Stethoscope
ModelsSTEMO300, STEMO500, STEMO700
Common Name:Electronic Stethoscope
Classification:II
Regulation Number870.1875
Regulation Name:Electronic Stethoscope
Product Code:DQD

5.1 General Information

5.2 Predicate Device

510(k) NumberComparison
K200776Intended use, prescription or OTC use, technology, majorfunctions such as auscultation, recording, amplification,mobile application support and livestream.

5.3 Device Description

The proposed smart wireless stethoscope is made of a Bluetooth® stethoscope and a companion medical mobile application that runs on a smartphone or a tablet. The stethoscope picks human body sounds with an acoustic structure that is similar to the chest piece of a traditional stethoscope. Then the sounds are converted to electrical audio signals by a microphone in the device. The electrical audio signals are further processed and transmitted through Bluetooth® protocol. The device has three models STEMO300, STEMO500 and STEMO700. All the three models can work with the companion app running on a smartphone or tablet. When they work this way, the stethoscope transmits audio to the app and the sounds can be further processed in the app. The app provides functions such as amplification, filtering, recording, sharing, etc. STEMO500 and STEMO700 have an ambient noise cancelling option while STEMO300 not. Unlike STEMO300 or STEMO500, STEMO700 has an option to directly transmit audio to paired Bluetooth earphones. Here is a comparison of these three models.

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Comparison ItemSTEMO300STEMO500STEMO700
1App supportWork with the same companion app
2Hardware OperationSimilar way to switch on/off; similar notification light
3Noise cancelling optionNOYESYES
4Option to directly transmitaudio to Bluetooth®earphonesNONOYES

5.4 Indications for Use

The Smart Wireless Stethoscope enables amplification, filtering, and transmission of auscultation sounds from the heart, lungs, bowel, arteries, and veins. A medical professional at one location on network can listen to the auscultation sounds of a patient on site or at a different location on the network. The device is intended for use on pediatric and adult patients. The device is intended to be used by professional users in a clinical environment or by lay users in a nonclinical environment. The device is not intended for self-diagnosis.

5.5 Technology Characteristics

The Proposed smart wireless stethoscope has substantially equivalent indications for use and very similar technology characteristics as its predicate devices. Here is a comparison on the major technology characteristics between the current device and the preliminary predicate device.

ItemCurrent DevicePredicate DeviceComparison
ClassificationClass IIClass IISame
Regulation21 CFR 870.187521 CFR 870.1875Same
Product codeDQDDQDSame
Regulation nameElectronic StethoscopeElectronic StethoscopeSame
Indications foruseThe Smart WirelessStethoscope enablesamplification, filtering, andtransmission ofauscultation sounds fromthe heart, lungs, bowel,arteries, and veins. Amedical professional at onelocation on network canlisten to the auscultationsounds of a patient on siteor at a different location onthe network. The device isintended for use onThe Eko CORE is anelectronic stethoscope thatenables amplification,filtering, and transmissionof auscultation sound data(heart, lungs, bowel,arteries, and veins),whereby a clinician at onelocation on network canlisten to the auscultationsounds of a patient on siteor at a different location onthe network. Eko CORE isintended for use onSubstantiallyEquivalent
pediatric and adult patients.The device is intended tobe used by professionalusers in a clinicalenvironment or by lay usersin a nonclinicalenvironment. The device isnot intended forself-diagnosis.pediatric and adult patients.The Eko CORE is intendedto be used by professionalusers in a clinicalenvironment or by lay usersin a nonclinicalenvironment. The device isnot intended forself-diagnosis.
Prescription orOTC useOTCOTCSame
TransducerMicrophoneMicrophoneSame
Frequency range20-2000Hz20-2000HzSame
Sample rate4000Hz4000HzSame
SoftwareplatformCompatible with Androidand iOS devicesCompatible with Androidand iOS devicesSame
Transmissionover Bluetooth®YESYESSame
Listeningthrough thecompanion appYES. The sounds can beheard via earphonesconnected to a phone or atablet that runs thecompanion app.YES. The sounds can beheard via earphonesconnected to a phone or atablet that runs theSame
Direct listeningModel STEMO300 andSTEMO500 do not havedirect listening function.STEMO700 has directlistening function andallows direct listening inreal time using aBluetooth® enabledheadset.Eko CORE allows directlistening to sounds in realtime through the device'sattached earpieces.SubstantiallyEquivalent.Directlistening is anoptionalfeature thatan electronicstethoscopecan have.
Recording andPlaybackNot on the device itself, butwith its companion app.Not on the device itself, butwith its companion app.Same
SoundamplificationYESYESSame
PhonocardiogramDisplayed in thecompanion app.Displayed in thecompanion app.Same
Power sourceRechargeable Lithium-ionpolymer batteryRechargeable Lithium-ionpolymer batterySame
ConnectionsMicro USB connector onlyto charge internal batteryof the deviceMicro USB connector onlyto charge internal batteryof the deviceSame
Ambient noiseModel STEMO300 doesHas ambient noiseSubstantially
cancellingnot have ambient noisecancelling feature. ModelSTEMO500 andSTEMO700 have ambientnoise cancelling featurethat can be turned on/off inits companion app.cancelling feature. It can beturned on/off in itscompanion app.Equivalent.Ambient noisecancelling isan optionalfeature that anelectronicstethoscopecan have.
LivestreamThe livestream functiontransfers stethoscopesounds over IP network.The livestream functiontransfers stethoscopesounds over IP network.SubstantiallyEquivalent.

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Overall, the proposed device has the same or similar technology characteristics of the predicate device.

5.6 Performance Data

The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.

5.6.1 Biocompatibility Testing

The biocompatibility evaluation for this device was conducted in accordance with the FDA Guidance "Use of International Standard ISO10993-1, 'Biological evaluation of medical devices -Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process" and the International Standard ISO 10993-1 Fourth Edition 2009-10-15, Biological Evaluation Of Medical Devices - Part 1: Evaluation And Testing Within A Risk Management Process [Including: Technical Corrigendum 1 (2010)], as recognized by FDA. The testing included the following tests:

  • . Cytotoxicity
  • Sensitization .
  • Irritation

5.6.2 Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Electrical safety and EMC testing were conducted on this device. The system complies with the IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-11 standard for safety, IEC 60601-1-2 for EMC, and ANSI IEEE C63.27-2017 and AAMI TIR69:2017/(R2020) for wireless co-existence.

5.6.3 Software Verification and Validation Testing

The software of this device is verified and validated according to Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices

5.6.4 Clinical Test

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No clinical test is submitted in this 510(k).

5.7 Conclusion

Based on the technological characteristics of the devices and the intended use, we can conclude that the proposed smart wireless stethoscope and its predicate devices are substantially equivalent. The differences do not raise any new issues of safety or effectiveness.

§ 870.1875 Stethoscope.

(a)
Manual stethoscope —(1)Identification. A manual stethoscope is a mechanical device used to project the sounds associated with the heart, arteries, and veins and other internal organs.(2)
Classification. Class I (general controls). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 870.9.(b)
Electronic stethoscope —(1)Identification. An electronic stethoscope is an electrically amplified device used to project the sounds associated with the heart, arteries, and veins and other internal organs.(2)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The device, when it is a lung sound monitor, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 870.9.