K Number
K163453
Device Name
VitalPatch® VitalConnect Platform
Date Cleared
2017-11-02

(328 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
870.2910
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The VitalConnect Platform is a wireless remote monitoring system intended for use by healthcare professionals for continuous collection of physiological data in home and healthcare settings. This can include heart rate, electrocardiography (ECG), heart rate variability, R-R interval, respiratory rate, skin temperature, activity (including step count), and posture (body position relative to gravity including fall). Data are transmitted wirelessly from the VitalConnect Sensor for storage and analysis. The VitalConnect Platform can include the ability to notify healthcare professionals when physiological data fall outside selected parameters. The device is intended for use on general care patients who are 18 years of age or older as a general patient monitor, to provide physiological information. The data from the VitalConnect Platform are intended for use by healthcare professionals as an aid to diagnosis and treatment. The device is not intended for use on critical care patients.
Device Description
VitalPatch is a wearable biosensor which may be used as part of the VitalConnect Platform. The device is a disposable, battery-powered, adhesive patch containing sensors used to gather patients' physiological data, which are transmitted wirelessly. The modification proposed in this 510(k) increases the wear duration for the VitalPatch wearable biosensor from 96 hours to 120 hours.
More Information

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The summary describes a remote monitoring system that collects and transmits physiological data and can provide notifications based on selected parameters. There is no mention of AI, ML, or any algorithms that would suggest the use of these technologies for analysis or interpretation beyond simple parameter thresholds. The modification is solely focused on extending the wear duration of the sensor.

No
The device is described as a "remote monitoring system" and a "general patient monitor" intended to "provide physiological information" and for use as "an aid to diagnosis and treatment." It does not explicitly state that it provides a therapeutic function or delivers therapy.

Yes

The "Intended Use / Indications for Use" section states: "The data from the VitalConnect Platform are intended for use by healthcare professionals as an aid to diagnosis and treatment." This explicitly indicates its role in aiding diagnosis.

No

The device description explicitly states that the VitalPatch is a "wearable biosensor" and a "disposable, battery-powered, adhesive patch containing sensors," indicating it is a hardware component. The 510(k) modification also relates to the wear duration of this hardware component.

Based on the provided information, this device 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.
  • Device Function: The VitalConnect Platform and VitalPatch are described as a wireless remote monitoring system that collects physiological data directly from the patient's body (heart rate, ECG, respiratory rate, skin temperature, activity, posture).
  • Lack of Sample Analysis: There is no mention of analyzing samples taken from the body. The data is collected from the body itself.

Therefore, the device falls under the category of a patient monitoring system, not an in vitro diagnostic device.

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

The VitalConnect Platform is a wireless remote monitoring system intended for use by healthcare professionals for continuous collection of physiological data in home and healthcare settings. This can include heart rate, electrocardiography (ECG), heart rate variability, R-R interval, respiratory rate, skin temperature, activity (including step count), and posture (body position relative to gravity including fall). Data are transmitted wirelessly from the VitalConnect Sensor for storage and analysis. The VitalConnect Platform can include the ability to notify healthcare professionals when physiological data fall outside selected parameters.

The device is intended for use on general care patients who are 18 years of age or older as a general patient monitor, to provide physiological information. The data from the VitalConnect Platform are intended for use by healthcare professionals as an aid to diagnosis and treatment. The device is not intended for use on critical care patients.

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

DRG, DSI, MHX

Device Description

VitalPatch is a wearable biosensor which may be used as part of the VitalConnect Platform. The device is a disposable, battery-powered, adhesive patch containing sensors used to gather patients' physiological data, which are transmitted wirelessly. The modification proposed in this 510(k) increases the wear duration for the VitalPatch wearable biosensor from 96 hours to 120 hours.

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

Adhesive patches affixed to user's torso

Indicated Patient Age Range

18 years of age or older

Intended User / Care Setting

healthcare professionals for continuous collection of physiological data in home and healthcare settings.

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 following device performance tests were performed on the VitalPatch wearable biosensor during the early design and development phase:
Electrical Safety Testing (IEC 60601-1, 3.1 Ed.)
Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing (IEC 60601-1-2, 4th Ed.)
Battery Performance Testing (N/A – internal performance testing)
Skin Adherence/Wear Duration (N/A – internal performance testing)
Wear Performance (Sensor Functionality) (N/A – internal performance testing)
Wireless Coexistence (FDA Radio Frequency Wireless Technology in Medical Devices)

The following device performance tests were performed on the VitalPatch wearable biosensor during the commercialization phase, in support of this 510(k) submission for the extension of wear duration from 96 to 120 hours:
Firmware Verification and Validation (FDA Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices)

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.

K152139

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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November 2, 2017

Vital Connect, Inc. Kevin Potgieter Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs 900 E. Hamilton Avenue Suite 500 Campbell, California 95008

Re: K163453

Trade/Device Name: VitalPatch® VitalConnect Platform Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2910 Regulation Name: Radiofrequency Physiological Signal Transmitter And Receiver Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DRG, DSI, MHX Dated: October 12, 2017 Received: October 13, 2017

Dear Kevin Potgieter:

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,

M.A. Willehemen
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) K163453

Device Name VitalPatch® VitalConnect Platform

Indications for Use (Describe)

The VitalConnect Platform is a wireless remote monitoring system intended for use by healthcare professionals for continuous collection of physiological data in home and healthcare settings. This can include heart rate, electrocardiography (ECG), heart rate variability, R-R interval, respiratory rate, skin temperature, activity (including step count), and posture (body position relative to gravity including fall). Data are transmitted wirelessly from the VitalConnect Sensor for storage and analysis. The VitalConnect Platform can include the ability to notify healthcare professionals when physiological data fall outside selected parameters.

The device is intended for use on general care patients who are 18 years of age or older as a general patient monitor, to provide physiological information. The data from the VitalConnect Platform are intended for use by healthcare professionals as an aid to diagnosis and treatment. The device is not intended for use on critical care patients.

Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

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

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510(k) SUMMARY - Modification to VitalPatch®

510(k) Owner's Name, Address, and Telephone Number

VitalConnect, Inc. 224 Airport Parkway. Suite 300 San Jose, CA 95110 (408) 963-4600

Contact Person

Kevin Potgieter, MS, RAC Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs Direct: (408) 963-4603 (408) 963-2828 Fax: Email: kpotgieter@vitalconnect.com

510(k) Number: K163453

Date Prepared: 30 October 2017

Trade Name of Device: VitalPatch® VitalConnect Platform

Common or Usual Name: Wearable Biosensor

Classification Name:

21 CFR 870.2910 - Transmitters and Receivers, Physiological Signal, Radiofrequency

Product Code: DRG

Predicate Device(s) VitalConnect Platform by VitalConnect, Inc. (K152139)

Intended Use

The VitalConnect Platform is a wireless remote monitoring system intended for use by healthcare professionals for continuous collection of physiological data in home and healthcare settings.

Indications for Use

The VitalConnect Platform is a wireless remote monitoring system intended for use by healthcare professionals for continuous collection of physiological data in home and healthcare settings. This can include heart rate, electrocardiography (ECG), heart rate variability, R-R interval, respiratory rate, skin temperature, activity (including step count), and posture (body position relative to gravity including fall). Data are transmitted wirelessly from the VitalConnect Sensor for storage and analysis. The VitalConnect Platform can include the ability to notify healthcare professionals when physiological data fall outside selected parameters.

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The device is intended for use on general care patients who are 18 years of age or older as a general patient monitor, to provide physiological information. The data from the VitalConnect Platform are intended for use by healthcare professionals as an aid to diagnosis and treatment. The device is not intended for use on critical care patients.

Device Description

VitalPatch is a wearable biosensor which may be used as part of the VitalConnect Platform. The device is a disposable, battery-powered, adhesive patch containing sensors used to gather patients' physiological data, which are transmitted wirelessly. The modification proposed in this 510(k) increases the wear duration for the VitalPatch wearable biosensor from 96 hours to 120 hours.

Technological Characteristics

This 510(k) does not involve any changes to the technological characteristics of the VitalPatch wearable biosensor.

Performance Data

The following device performance tests were performed on the VitalPatch wearable biosensor during the early design and development phase:

Test DescriptionStandard/Guidance Referenced
Electrical Safety TestingIEC 60601-1, 3.1 Ed.
Electromagnetic Compatibility TestingIEC 60601-1-2, 4th Ed.
Battery Performance TestingN/A – internal performance testing
Skin Adherence/Wear DurationN/A – internal performance testing
Wear Performance (Sensor Functionality)N/A – internal performance testing
Wireless CoexistenceFDA Radio Frequency Wireless
Technology in Medical Devices

The following device performance tests were performed on the VitalPatch wearable biosensor during the commercialization phase, in support of this 510(k) submission for the extension of wear duration from 96 to 120 hours:

Test DescriptionStandard/Guidance Referenced
Firmware Verification and ValidationFDA Guidance for the Content of
Premarket Submissions for Software
Contained in Medical Devices

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Substantial Equivalence

VitalPatch with the 120-hour wear duration has the same intended use, indications for use, and technological characteristics as the predicate device. Thus, VitalPatch is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.

Conclusions

VitalPatch is substantially equivalent to the predicate device. The modifications described in this 510(k) do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness.

Summary of Substantial Equivalence Table
TopicPredicate Device
K152139Modified Device
K163453
ClassificationClass II
21 CFR 870.2910Class II
21 CFR 870.2910
Classification
NameTransmitters and Receivers,
Physiological Signal, RadiofrequencyTransmitters and Receivers,
Physiological Signal, Radiofrequency
Product CodeDRGDRG
Trade NameVitalPatch®VitalPatch®
Patch
ConfigurationDisposable adhesive patch containing
integrated disposable sensor moduleDisposable adhesive patch containing
integrated disposable sensor module
Shelf Life9 months9 months
Vital Signs
MonitoredHeart rate, electrocardiography
(ECG), heart rate variability, R-R
interval, respiratory rate, skin
temperature, activity (including step
count), and posture (body position
relative to gravity including fall)Heart rate, electrocardiography
(ECG), heart rate variability, R-R
interval, respiratory rate, skin
temperature, activity (including step
count), and posture (body position
relative to gravity including fall)
Wear
Duration96 hours120 hours
Principles of
OperationAdhesive patches affixed to user's
torso allowing for continuous
monitoring of wearer's physiological
data. Wireless transmission and
storage of data via Relay devices and
optional Secure Server.Adhesive patches affixed to user's
torso allowing for continuous
monitoring of wearer's physiological
data. Wireless transmission and
storage of data via Relay devices and
optional Secure Server.

Summary of Substantial Equivalence Table