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No
The description mentions a "proprietary algorithm" based on signal features, but there is no mention of AI, ML, or training/test sets, which are typical indicators of AI/ML use. The performance study compares the device to existing methods without suggesting a learning component.
No
The device is intended to aid in diagnosis and monitoring, not to treat a condition.
Yes
The "Intended Use / Indications for Use" section explicitly states that "QuantaFlo is intended to aid clinicians in the diagnosis and monitoring of Peripheral Arterial Disease." The "Device Description" also mentions that "QuantaFlo aids clinicians in the diagnosis of vascular disease." These statements confirm its role as a diagnostic device.
No
The device description explicitly states that the system includes a sensor with a transducer that detects changes in arterial blood volume, which is a hardware component.
No, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).
Here's why:
- IVD Definition: In Vitro Diagnostic devices are used to examine specimens taken from the human body, such as blood, urine, or tissue, to provide information about a person's health.
- QuantaFlo's Function: QuantaFlo is a non-invasive device that measures blood volume changes directly from the patient's body using volume plethysmography. It does not analyze samples taken from the body.
- Intended Use: The intended use clearly states it performs "non-invasive physiologic studies of the upper and lower extremity arteries." This is a direct measurement on the patient, not an analysis of a specimen.
Therefore, based on the provided information, QuantaFlo falls under the category of a non-invasive diagnostic device rather than an In Vitro Diagnostic device.
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Intended Use / Indications for Use
QuantaFlo is intended to aid clinicians in the diagnosis and monitoring of Peripheral Arterial Disease. It provides bilateral, non-invasive physiologic studies of the upper and lower extremity arteries, using volume plethysmography of the posterior tibial and anterior tibial/dorsalis pedis arterial distributions. Additionally, QuantaFlo may be used to perform bilateral, non-invasive physiologic studies of the upper and lower extremity arteries with provocative functional maneuvers.
The device is for adult use and not for pediatric or fetal use.
Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)
JOM
Device Description
QuantaFlo aids clinicians in the diagnosis of vascular disease by measuring blood volume changes using volume plethysmography in the Brachial, Posterior Tibial, and Anterior Tibial/Dorsal Pedis arterial distributions. From these signals it calculates a result that is predictive of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). In addition. QuantaFlo provides hard-copy waveforms as part of the report, which may be viewed on the system display, printed, and/or saved.
The clinician places a sensor and makes a measurement on each upper extremity and each lower extremity. The sensor includes a transducer, which detects changes in arterial blood volume. This signal is digitized and sent to a computer, which runs a specifically-designed software application. The application calculates the result via a proprietary algorithm, which is based on the features of the volume plethysmography signals from the Brachial. Anterior Tibial / Dorsalis Pedis, and Posterior Tibial arterial distributions.
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
upper and lower extremity arteries, Brachial, Posterior Tibial, Anterior Tibial/Dorsal Pedis arterial distributions
Indicated Patient Age Range
adult use and not for pediatric or fetal use.
Intended User / Care Setting
clinicians
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 clinical performance of the QuantaFlo was assessed compared to the pressure cuff / Doppler probe ABI method, using Duplex ultrasound and/or angiography as the reference standard. Thus, using the reference diagnostic standard, the clinical accuracy of each technology was compared. Among six clinical sites, QuantaFlo was 80.2% accurate (n=333 limbs) and Doppler ABI was 79.3% accurate (328) limbs. Doppler ABI is an accepted standard for aiding in the diagnosis of PAD . The submitted study demonstrates QuantaFlo's substantially equivalent accuracy in determining the presence of PAD.
Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
Accuracy: QuantaFlo was 80.2% accurate (n=333 limbs) and Doppler ABI was 79.3% accurate (328) limbs.
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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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§ 870.2780 Hydraulic, pneumatic, or photoelectric plethysmographs.
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Identification. A hydraulic, pneumatic, or photoelectric plethysmograph is a device used to estimate blood flow in a region of the body using hydraulic, pneumatic, or photoelectric measurement techniques.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
March 5, 2015
Semler Scientific, Inc. Bob McRae Chief Operating Officer 2330 NW Everett Street Portland, Oregon 97210
Re: K143094 Trade/Device Name: QuantaFlo Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2780 Regulation Name: Hydraulic, Pneumatic, or Photoelectric Plethysmographs Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JOM Dated: January 23, 2015 Received: January 29, 2015
Dear Bob McRae,
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. 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.
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Sincerely yours,
Melissa A. Torres -S
For 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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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K143094
Device Name QuantaFlo
Indications for Use (Describe)
QuantaFlo is intended to aid clinicians in the diagnosis and monitoring of Peripheral Arterial Disease. It provides bilateral, non-invasive physiologic studies of the upper and lower extremity arteries, using volume plethysmography of the posterior tibial and anterior tibial/dorsalis pedis arterial distributions. Additionally, QuantaFlo may be used to perform bilateral, non-invasive physiologic studies of the upper and lower extremity arteries with provocative functional maneuvers.
The device is for adult use and not for pediatric or fetal use.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|---|---|
| ☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | ☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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510(k) Summary
This 510(k) summary is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92.
Submitter
| Company Name: | Semler Scientific, Inc. |
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| Address: | 2330 NW Everett St, Portland OR 97210 |
| Phone: | 877-774-4211 |
| Fax: | 800-303-7259 |
| Contact: | Bob McRae, Chief Operating Officer |
| Date of Preparation: | February 23, 2015 |
Device
| Name of Device: | QuantaFlo™ |
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| Common or Usual Name: | Plethysmograph |
| Classification Name: | Hydraulic, pneumatic, or photoelectric plethysmographs |
| (21 CFR 870.2780) | |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
| Product Code: | JOM |
Predicate Device FloChec® (K093192)
FloChec® (K093192)
Device Description
QuantaFlo aids clinicians in the diagnosis of vascular disease by measuring blood volume changes using volume plethysmography in the Brachial, Posterior Tibial, and Anterior Tibial/Dorsal Pedis arterial distributions. From these signals it calculates a result that is predictive of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). In addition. QuantaFlo provides hard-copy waveforms as part of the report, which may be viewed on the system display, printed, and/or saved.
The clinician places a sensor and makes a measurement on each upper extremity and each lower extremity. The sensor includes a transducer, which detects changes in arterial blood volume. This signal is digitized and sent to a computer, which runs a specifically-designed software application. The application calculates the result via a proprietary algorithm, which is based on the features of the volume plethysmography signals from the Brachial. Anterior Tibial / Dorsalis Pedis, and Posterior Tibial arterial distributions.
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Indications for Use
QuantaFlo is intended to aid clinicians in the diagnosis and monitoring of Peripheral Arterial Disease. It provides bilateral, non-invasive physiologic studies of the upper and lower extremity arteries, using volume plethysmography of the posterior tibial and anterior tibial/dorsalis pedis arterial distributions. Additionally, QuantaFlo may be used to perform bilateral, non-invasive physiologic studies of the upper and lower extremity arteries with provocative functional maneuvers.
The device is for adult use and not for pediatric or fetal use.
Technological Comparison to Predicates
QuantaFlo uses the same technology as the predicate device. That is, it uses Volume Plethysmography of the same arterial distributions, digitizes that signal, and processes those signals via a specially-designed algorithm to calculate a result. Each device uses use a transducer, which makes non-invasive measurements with brief-contact sensors. QuantaFlo, like the predicate is a software-based device, which runs on a computer. The QuantaFlo sensor is the same as the predicate, but includes a clamshell to house the electronics.
Performance Data
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
Biocompatibility Testing
The biocompatibility evaluation for the QuantaFlo device was conducted in accordance with ISO-10993. The battery of testing included the following tests:
- Cytotoxicity
- Sensitization ●
- Irritation .
Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Electrical EMC testing was conducted on the QuantaFlo device, consisting of the PC and Sensor. The system complies with the IEC 60601-1-2 standard for EMC. Additionally, an electrical safety analysis was conducted on the QuantaFlo device. While the QuantaFlo System has Patient Applied Parts, all conductive parts are insulated by plastic material with adequate dielectric strength to withstand the 3,500VAC test potential. All electronics are powered via a SELV safe low voltage interface.
Software Verification and Validation Testing
Software validation included application stability testing under load, USB sensor connection cycle testing, standard use-case testing, and automated use / "stress" testing. Product validation involved simulated use testing. The Level of Concern of QuantaFlo is considered a Moderate Level of Concern because it could: ... lead to an erroneous
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diagnosis or a delay in delivery of appropriate medical care that would likely lead to Minor Injury.
Design Verification & Product Validation Testing
Product testing was completed and met all of the acceptance criteria. Verification testing involved several tests such as: dimensional verification, signal quality measurements, temperature stability testing, accelerated life testing, tensile testing of the cable to the sensor body, and electrical EMC testing. All necessary verification and validation testing has been performed for the QuantaFlo to assure substantial equivalence to the predicate devices.
Clinical Performance Data
The clinical performance of the QuantaFlo was assessed compared to the pressure cuff / Doppler probe ABI method, using Duplex ultrasound and/or angiography as the reference standard. Thus, using the reference diagnostic standard, the clinical accuracy of each technology was compared. Among six clinical sites, QuantaFlo was 80.2% accurate (n=333 limbs) and Doppler ABI was 79.3% accurate (328) limbs. Doppler ABI is an accepted standard for aiding in the diagnosis of PAD . The submitted study demonstrates QuantaFlo's substantially equivalent accuracy in determining the presence of PAD.
Conclusions
QuantaFlo shares many of the technological features as the predicate. Any differences either have no effect on safety or efficacy, or have been performance tested, assuring substantially equivalence. Further, clinical data has demonstrated efficacy in the detection of clinically significant flow obstruction.
1 Rooke TW, et al, "2011 ACCF/AHA focused update of the guideline for the management of patients with peripheral artery disease (updating the 2005 guideline): a report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines." J Am Coll Cardiol 2011;58:2020-45.