K Number
K030222
Device Name
NX SYSTEM
Date Cleared
2003-08-19

(209 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
870.2910
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The NX System is intended to be used as a monitoring device when time-critical care is not required. The peripheral devices compatible with the NX System are blood pressure, pulse, weight, oxygen saturation, glucose and PT/INR. The NX System enables the home-bound patient to retrieve data taken by the peripheral devices and forward them to an off-site central location for access by a health care professional.
Device Description
The NX System is a Telemedicine Communications Module. It uses a custom PC platform for its patient station (NX Monitoring Station) and has more interface options to stand-alone medical device peripherals. The NX system uses wireless technology to connect to the stand-alone medical devices. It obtains readings from medical device peripherals and forwards those data to the system's Server. The NX System has no internal medical devices.
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The summary describes a telemedicine communication module that collects and forwards data from peripheral medical devices. There is no mention of AI, ML, or any data processing beyond simple forwarding.

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Explanation: The device is described as a "monitoring device" and a "Telemedicine Communications Module" that collects and forwards data from peripheral medical devices. It does not exert any direct therapeutic action on the patient.

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The device is described as a "monitoring device" and a "Telemedicine Communications Module" that collects data from peripheral devices and forwards it to healthcare professionals. It does not perform analysis or interpretation of the data to arrive at a diagnosis.

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The device description explicitly states it uses a "custom PC platform for its patient station (NX Monitoring Station)" and connects to "stand-alone medical device peripherals" using wireless technology. This indicates the system includes hardware components beyond just software.

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

Here's why:

  • IVD Definition: In vitro diagnostics are tests performed on samples taken from the human body, such as blood, urine, or tissue, to detect diseases, conditions, or infections.
  • NX System Function: The NX System is described as a "Telemedicine Communications Module" and a "monitoring device." Its primary function is to collect data from peripheral medical devices (blood pressure, pulse, weight, oxygen saturation, glucose, PT/INR) and transmit that data to a healthcare professional.
  • No Sample Analysis: The NX System itself does not perform any analysis on biological samples. It simply acts as a data aggregator and communication hub for other devices that may or may not be IVDs (e.g., a glucose meter is an IVD, but a blood pressure monitor is not).
  • Intended Use: The intended use is for monitoring and data transmission, not for performing diagnostic tests on patient samples.

Therefore, the NX System falls under the category of a medical device, but not specifically an In Vitro Diagnostic device.

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

The NX System is intended to be used as a monitoring device when time-critical care is not required. The peripheral devices compatible with the NX System are blood pressure, pulse, weight, oxygen saturation, glucose and PT/INR. The NX System enables the home-bound patient to retrieve data taken by the peripheral devices and forward them to an off-site central location for access by a health care professional.

Product codes

DRG

Device Description

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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

home-bound patient, health care professional

Description of the training 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)

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

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Predicate Device(s)

American TeleCare's Aviva 200 System

Reference Device(s)

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

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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

American TeleCare's

NX System

Submitter's Name, Address, Telephone Number, Contact Person and Date Prepared

American TeleCare, Inc. 7640 Golden Triangle Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344-3732

Contact Person:

Pete Plucinak American TeleCare, Inc. Telephone: (952) 897-0000 Facsimile: (952) 941-2247

Date Prepared: August 15, 2003

Name of Device

NX System

Common or Usual Name

Telemedicine Communications Module

Classification Name

Powered Communication System

Predicate Devices

American TeleCare's Aviva 200 System

Indications for Use:

The NX System is intended to be used as a monitoring device when time-critical care is not required. The peripheral devices compatible with the NX System are blood pressure, pulse, weight, oxygen saturation, glucose and PT/INR. The NX System enables the home -bound patient to retrieve data taken by the peripheral devices and forward them to an off-site central location for access by a health care professional.

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Substantial Equivalence

The NX System and the predicate device (Aviva 200 System) listed above have the same intended use and very similar principles of operation and technological characteristics. These systems are intended for use as monitoring devices, whereby results from medical devices can be obtained by the NX System and forwarded to the Data Server/Web Server over the Internet. The NX System has no internal medical devices. Communicating through its standard interface ports using radio waves, the NX System can wirelessly connect to devices for measuring blood pressure, pulse, weight, oxygen saturation, glucose and PT/INR. These devices function independently in accordance with their own individual specifications and operation. None of the systems are intended to be used for diagnostic purposes.

In general, basic operation for both systems consists of: (1) obtaining readings for medical device peripherals and (2) forwarding those data to the system's Server.

The only difference from the predicate Aviva 200 System is that the NX System uses a custom PC platform for its patient station (NX Monitoring Station) instead of an off-the-shelf PC and the NX System has more interface options to stand-alone medical device peripherals. Further, the NX system uses wireless technology to connect to the stand-alone medical devices.

These minor variations to the predicate devices do not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Public Health Service

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AUG 1 9 2003

Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

American TeleCare, Inc. c/o Mr. Charles R. Abbruscato Chief Technology Officer 7640 Golden Triangle Drive Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344

K030222 Re: Trade Name: NX System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2910 Regulation Name: Radiofrequency Physiological Signal Transmitter and Receiver Regulatory Class: Class II (two) Product Code: DRG Dated: May 19, 2003 Received: May 21, 2003

Dear Mr. Abbruscato:

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.

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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 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), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4646. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act 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,

Bram D. Zuckerman, M.D.

Director Division of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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510(k) Number (if known): KO30222

NX System Device Name:

Indications for Use:

The NX System is intended to be used as a monitoring device when time-critical care is not required. The peripheral devices compatible with the NX System are blood pressure, pulse, weight, oxygen saturation, glucose and PT/INR. The NX System enables the home-bound patient to retrieve data taken by the peripheral devices and forward them to an off-site central location for access by a health care professional.

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

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Division of Cardiovascular Devices
510(k) Number K030222

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Prescription Use: X (Per CRF 801.109)

Over-the-Counter Use

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