K Number
K013533
Device Name
EMS TELEMEDICINE OPTION (FOR GEMS SERIES 4000)
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2002-01-18

(87 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
870.2910
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The ECG Telemedicine Option for the GEMS Series 4000 Communications Console is indicated for use when it is desired to communicate with distant medical devices in an EMS pre-hospital setting and to acquire and present information, such as single/12lead ECG and physiologic/non-physiologic data, or other physiologic information which has been gathered by these devices.
Device Description
The EMS Telemedicine Option is an optional element of the GEMS Series 4000 communications console which provides the means for performing telemedicine functions, namely, communicating with and presenting information acquired from distant medical devices. The GEMS Series 4000 communications console is a standard radio/telephony communications console used for voice and data communications. The GEMS Series 4000 communications console, without the EMS Telemetry Option is marketed for non-medical applications. Personal Computer (PC) based, it contains various means to interface to and control communications elements (i.e.; 2-way radio equipment, landline and wireless telephone) as which are commonly used for commercial and public safety (i.e.: police, fire and EMS) communications purposes. With the EMS Telemedicine Option, the console can perform medical functions, such as communicating physiologic information (i.e .: single/12-Lead ECG and physiologic/non-physiologic data) with distant medical devices. The signal processing means employed for this includes: frequency modulation (FM), which is commonly used in EMS ECG telemetry applications; DTMF (touch-tone) signaling, which is commonly used for telecommunications signaling: Frequency Shift Keying (FSK), which is commonly used for data communications; as well as standard digital communications schemes such as modulation/demodulation (modem) communications. It also provides for the display and printing of physiologic information, such as single and 12-Lead ECG, and non-physiologic data, such as EMS Run ID, patient name, time of day, etc. The EMS Telemedicine Option consists of hardware and software elements that are installed into the GEMS Series 4000 communications console. These hardware & software elements convert received information into a digital form compatible with standard PC functions, such as information presentation by a CRT monitor and hardcopy printouts. Signal processing is performed by a printed circuit board (PCB) that plugs into the console's PC Mother Board. The EMS Telemedicine Option's features and functions are similar to those found in this type of equipment, including the predicate devices (GEMS Series 2000 and Rosetta-Rx). The digital and analog technologies employed by the above stated purposes are commonly employed for this purpose and are well understood. The functioning of the heart rate meter and the performance of the demodulator/signal processing and display elements conform to ANSI/AAMI EC11-1991.
More Information

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No
The description focuses on standard communication and signal processing technologies (FM, DTMF, FSK, modem) and explicitly states the use of "well understood" digital and analog technologies. There is no mention of AI, ML, or related concepts.

No.
The device is a communications console used to acquire and present information from distant medical devices, not to provide therapy or treatment.

Yes

The device is indicated for use to "acquire and present information, such as single/12-lead ECG and physiologic/non-physiologic data, or other physiologic information which has been gathered by these devices." This suggests the device is involved in displaying or processing data that would aid in diagnosis.

No

The device description explicitly states that the EMS Telemedicine Option consists of both hardware and software elements, including a printed circuit board (PCB) that plugs into the console's PC Mother Board.

Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use clearly states the device is for communicating with distant medical devices in an EMS pre-hospital setting to acquire and present information like ECG and other physiological data. This involves analyzing signals from the body, not analyzing samples taken from the body (like blood, urine, etc.).
  • Device Description: The description focuses on communication, signal processing (FM, DTMF, FSK, modem), and display of physiological information. It describes hardware and software for receiving and presenting data from external medical devices.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: There is no mention of analyzing biological samples, reagents, or any of the typical components or processes associated with in vitro diagnostics.

IVD devices are specifically designed to examine specimens derived from the human body to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening. This device's function is to transmit, receive, and display physiological signals acquired by other medical devices.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The intended use of the GEMS Series 4000 EMS Telemetry Option is to provide a means to communicate with distant medical devices in an EMS pre-hospital setting and to acquire and present information, such as single/12-lead ECG and physiologic/non-physiologic data which has been gathered by these devices.

The ECG Telemedicine Option for the GEMS Series 4000 Communications Console is indicated for use when it is desired to communicate with distant medical devices in an EMS pre-hospital setting and to acquire and present information, such as single/12lead ECG and physiologic/non-physiologic data, or other physiologic information which has been gathered by these devices.

Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)

Not Applicable, DRG

Device Description

The EMS Telemedicine Option is an optional element of the GEMS Series 4000 communications console which provides the means for performing telemedicine functions, namely, communicating with and presenting information acquired from distant medical devices.

The GEMS Series 4000 communications console is a standard radio/telephony communications console used for voice and data communications. The GEMS Series 4000 communications console, without the EMS Telemetry Option is marketed for non-medical applications. Personal Computer (PC) based, it contains various means to interface to and control communications elements (i.e.; 2-way radio equipment, landline and wireless telephone) as which are commonly used for commercial and public safety (i.e.: police, fire and EMS) communications purposes.

With the EMS Telemedicine Option, the console can perform medical functions, such as communicating physiologic information (i.e .: single/12-Lead ECG and physiologic/non-physiologic data) with distant medical devices. The signal processing means employed for this includes: frequency modulation (FM), which is commonly used in EMS ECG telemetry applications; DTMF (touch-tone) signaling, which is commonly used for telecommunications signaling: Frequency Shift Keying (FSK), which is commonly used for data communications; as well as standard digital communications schemes such as modulation/demodulation (modem) communications. It also provides for the display and printing of physiologic information, such as single and 12-Lead ECG, and non-physiologic data, such as EMS Run ID, patient name, time of day, etc.

The EMS Telemedicine Option consists of hardware and software elements that are installed into the GEMS Series 4000 communications console. These hardware & software elements convert received information into a digital form compatible with standard PC functions, such as information presentation by a CRT monitor and hardcopy printouts. Signal processing is performed by a printed circuit board (PCB) that plugs into the console's PC Mother Board. The EMS Telemedicine Option's features and functions are similar to those found in this type of equipment, including the predicate devices (GEMS Series 2000 and Rosetta-Rx). The digital and analog technologies employed by the above stated purposes are commonly employed for this purpose and are well understood. The functioning of the heart rate meter and the performance of the demodulator/signal processing and display elements conform to ANSI/AAMI EC11-1991.

Mentions image processing

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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Input Imaging Modality

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Anatomical Site

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Indicated Patient Age Range

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Intended User / Care Setting

EMS pre-hospital setting

Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)

The EMS Telemetry Option was subjected to non-clinical testing to insure proper performance. The testing consisted of the following parts:

  • A determination of the ability of the EMS Telemetry Option to correctly and accurately communicate desired information from the acquisition device under simulated use conditions
  • A determination to the ability of the EMS Telemetry Option to correctly convert the gathered information to the desired communications scheme under simulated use conditions
  • A determination of the efficacy of the intended transmission schemes under simulated use conditions
  • A determination of the ability of the EMS Telemetry Option to correctly and accurately acquire the information from the transmission means under simulated use conditions
  • A determination of the ability of the EMS Telemetry Option to correctly convert the gathered information for presentation by the desired presentation means and accurately present this information under simulated use conditions

The testing that was performed on the EMS Telemetry Option demonstrates that the system is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices in that physiologic information acquired by an external source was reliably and accurately received and reconstructed for presentation at the far end.

The conclusions draw by the non-clinical testing indicate that the EMS Telemetry Option/EMS Telemetry Option successfully perform the intended task under normal use conditions. The system behaved as expected and demonstrates the application of well-understood technology as well as the absence of any electrical risk factors to the patient.

Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)

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Predicate Device(s): If the device was cleared using the 510(k) pathway, identify the Predicate Device(s) K/DEN number used to claim substantial equivalence and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text. List the primary predicate first in the list.

K896153

Reference Device(s): Identify the Reference Device(s) K/DEN number and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text.

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information for the subject device only (e.g. presence / absence, what scope was granted / cleared under the PCCP, any restrictions, etc).

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§ 870.2910 Radiofrequency physiological signal transmitter and receiver.

(a)
Identification. A radiofrequency physiological signal transmitter and receiver is a device used to condition a physiological signal so that it can be transmitted via radiofrequency from one location to another, e.g., a central monitoring station. The received signal is reconditioned by the device into its original format so that it can be displayed.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).

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510(k) SUMMARY

| Applicant: | Michael Smith
President, General Devices
1000 River St.
Ridgefield, NJ 07657 |
|----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Contact Person(s): | Applicant and/or
Curtis Bashford
Vice-President, General Devices
1000 River St.
Ridgefield, NJ 07657 |
| Telephone & Fax No.: | Tel. (201) 313-7075
Fax (201) 313-5671
E-Mail cbashford@general-devices.com |
| Date Prepared: | October 19, 2001 |

Device Information:

Trade/Proprietary Name: EMS Telemedicine Option (for GEMS Series 4000
Common Name:ECG Demodulator/Display
Classification:Class II
Panel:Cardiovascular Devices Classification
Product Code:Not Applicable

Predicate Device Information:

Trade/Proprietary Name:GEMS Series 2000 (Modified DR-2C/PMC 100)
Common Name:EMS Communications Console
ManufacturerGeneral Devices (same as applicant)
Classification:Class II
510(k) No.K896153
Trade/Proprietary Name:Rosetta-Rx
Common Name:Demodulator, Data Translator
ManufacturerGeneral Devices (same as applicant)
Classification:Class II

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DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE

The EMS Telemedicine Option is an optional element of the GEMS Series 4000 communications console which provides the means for performing telemedicine functions, namely, communicating with and presenting information acquired from distant medical devices.

The GEMS Series 4000 communications console is a standard radio/telephony communications console used for voice and data communications. The GEMS Series 4000 communications console, without the EMS Telemetry Option is marketed for non-medical applications. Personal Computer (PC) based, it contains various means to interface to and control communications elements (i.e.; 2-way radio equipment, landline and wireless telephone) as which are commonly used for commercial and public safety (i.e.: police, fire and EMS) communications purposes.

With the EMS Telemedicine Option, the console can perform medical functions, such as communicating physiologic information (i.e .: single/12-Lead ECG and physiologic/non-physiologic data) with distant medical devices. The signal processing means employed for this includes: frequency modulation (FM), which is commonly used in EMS ECG telemetry applications; DTMF (touch-tone) signaling, which is commonly used for telecommunications signaling: Frequency Shift Keying (FSK), which is commonly used for data communications; as well as standard digital communications schemes such as modulation/demodulation (modem) communications. It also provides for the display and printing of physiologic information, such as single and 12-Lead ECG, and non-physiologic data, such as EMS Run ID, patient name, time of day, etc.

The EMS Telemedicine Option consists of hardware and software elements that are installed into the GEMS Series 4000 communications console. These hardware & software elements convert received information into a digital form compatible with standard PC functions, such as information presentation by a CRT monitor and hardcopy printouts. Signal processing is performed by a printed circuit board (PCB) that plugs into the console's PC Mother Board. The EMS Telemedicine Option's features and functions are similar to those found in this type of equipment, including the predicate devices (GEMS Series 2000 and Rosetta-Rx). The digital and analog technologies employed by the above stated purposes are commonly employed for this purpose and are well understood. The functioning of the heart rate meter and the performance of the demodulator/signal processing and display elements conform to ANSI/AAMI EC11-1991.

INTENDED USE

The intended use of the GEMS Series 4000 EMS Telemetry Option is to provide a means to communicate with distant medical devices in an EMS pre-hospital setting and to acquire and present information, such as single/12-lead ECG and physiologic/non-physiologic data which has been gathered by these devices.

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COMPARISON WITH PREDICATE DEVICES

| Function or

SpecificationNew DevicePredicate Devices
ECG Telemetry OptionGEMS Series 2000ROSETTA-Rx
Form FactorPC Option Card (for PC cabinet)Desktop/rack mount cabinetOption Card (for GEMS
Series 2000) or Stand-Alone
device
ECG Presentation MeansCRT Display (PC monitor), strip-
chart recorder, laser printerCRT Display (Vectored Beam
CRT), strip-chart recorder, laser
printer (w/Rosetta Option)Stand-Alone: Laser printer
Option Card: GEMS 2000
display and record features
Communication MeansRadio, landline telephone,
wireless telephoneRadio, landline telephone,
wireless telephoneRadio, landline telephone,
wireless telephone
Digital Communication
InterfaceSerial (RS232), PC ModemSerial (RS232)Serial (RS232)
ECG & physiologic/non-
physiologic data FormatsFM, DTMF, FSK, ModemFM, DTMFFM, DTMF, & FSK
Demodulation MeansHardware/SoftwareHardwareHardware/Software
ECG Demodulation
Format1400 Hz Center frequency, 50 &
250 mV/Hz deviation1400 Hz Center frequency, 50
mV/Hz deviation1400 Hz Center frequency,
50 & 250 mV/Hz deviation
Data Demodulation
FormatFSK 1.2kHz/1.6kHzFSK 1.2kHz/1.6kHz(w/Rosetta
Option)FSK 1.2kHz/1.6kHz
User ControlsPointing Device (mouse)Mechanical front panel
switchesMechanical front panel
switches
Power+3.3, +/- 12 VDC from PC power
supply115Volt AC, 60HzStand alone: External 9VDC
adapter
Option Card: +5, +/- 12
VDC from GEMS Series
2000 power supply

SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES

The differences between the predicate and the new device relate primarily to: the form of system integration, in that the EMS Telemetry Option is an "add-on" to a nonmedical device; the use of a modem to communicate information; the use of a pointing device, rather than mechanical control keys, an lastly, minor differences, such as formfactor, size, appearance and minor operating features.

SUMMARY OF NON-CLINICAL TESTS

The EMS Telemetry Option was subjected to non-clinical testing to insure proper performance. The testing consisted of the following parts:

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  • · A determination of the ability of the EMS Telemetry Option to correctly and accurately communicate desired information from the acquisition device under simulated use conditions
  • · A determination to the ability of the EMS Telemetry Option to correctly convert the gathered information to the desired communications scheme under simulated use conditions
  • · A determination of the efficacy of the intended transmission schemes under simulated use conditions
  • · A determination of the ability of the EMS Telemetry Option to correctly and accurately acquire the information from the transmission means under simulated use conditions
  • · A determination of the ability of the EMS Telemetry Option to correctly convert the gathered information for presentation by the desired presentation means and accurately present this information under simulated use conditions

DISCUSSION OF HOW TEST RESULTS SUPPORT SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCY

The testing that was performed on the EMS Telemetry Option demonstrates that the system is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices in that physiologic information acquired by an external source was reliably and accurately received and reconstructed for presentation at the far end.

CONCLUSION DRAW BY NON-CLINICAL TESTING

The conclusions draw by the non-clinical testing indicate that the EMS Telemetry Option/EMS Telemetry Option successfully perform the intended task under normal use conditions. The system behaved as expected and demonstrates the application of well-understood technology as well as the absence of any electrical risk factors to the patient.

END OF SUMMARY

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Mr. Michael Smith President General Devices 1000 River St. Ridgefield, NJ 07657

Re: K013533

Trade Name: EMS Telemedicine Option (for GEMS Series 4000) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2910 Regulation Name: Radiofrequency Physiological Signal Transmitter and Receiver Regulatory Class: Class II (two) Product Code: DRG Dated: October 19, 2001 Received: October 23, 2001

Dear Mr. Smith:

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

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or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must 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 and additionally 21 CFR Part 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4646. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International 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,

h. D. Zeller, M.D.

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

Enclosure

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INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT

PMN 510(k) Number: _ KO1333

Device Name: ECG Telemedicine Option (for GEMS Series 4000)

Indications For Use:

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The ECG Telemedicine Option for the GEMS Series 4000 Communications Console is indicated for use when it is desired to communicate with distant medical devices in an EMS pre-hospital setting and to acquire and present information, such as single/12lead ECG and physiologic/non-physiologic data, or other physiologic information which has been gathered by these devices.

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Prescription Use
OR
Over-The-Counter Use __
(Per 21 CFR 801.109)
(Optional Format 1-2-96)

Division of Cardiovascular & Respiratory Devices
510(k) Number: KA3533