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The eKuore One electronic interface for stethoscope is intended to be used as a part of a physical assessment of a patient by healthcare professionals for diagnostic decision support in clinical settings. eKuore One is intended for use on pediatric and adult patients. It can electronically filter and transfer sounds to the accompanying mobile software application.
It can be used to record heart sounds and cardiac murmurs, bruits, respiratory sounds and abdominal sounds during physical examination in normal patients or those with suspected diseases of the cardiac, vascular, pulmonary or abdominal organ systems.
eKuore One is a system formed by eKuore One device and eKuore ONE App. The main purpose of eKuore One device is to digitalize auscultation sounds. The main purpose of eKuore ONE App is to get the acoustic signal from eKuore One device through point to point connection via USB OTG cable. The data transmission via the USB OTG cable provides high data integrity.
eKuore ONE App displays the acoustic signal as a phonogram in real time and allow user to make recordings for later use.
eKuore ONE App detects the eKuore One device automatically once the USB OTG cable is connected.
Once eKuore One device is detected, the application identifies the device and make a connection. Once connected, the application goes to the monitor screen where the phonogram is shown in real time, the data represented in the eKuore ONE App is not processes prior to display.
In the monitor screen, there is a record button. When pressed, it starts a recording with a duration of 15 seconds. Recordings are stored in .wav file format in the internal memory of the connected smartphone/tablet. At the end of the recording process, the application asks the user for a "PatientID" and "Position" only to conform the recording name. The idea is to help the user in the later handling of the recordings.
eKuore ONE App has a recording management screen where it is possible to play, remove and edit a recording. The edition is only for the "PatientID" and "Position". The audio data of one recording can't be modified either shared.
eKuore ONE App has an internal security process to remove any recording with incorrect name format or without the required duration.
Furthermore, eKuore ONE App has a tutorial to help the user and one "About App" screen where access to support is available.
Below is an analysis of the provided FDA 510(k) summary for the eKuore One electronic interface for a stethoscope, focusing on acceptance criteria and supporting studies.
1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance
The provided document (K181882) is a 510(k) premarket notification, which primarily focuses on demonstrating substantial equivalence to a predicate device. It does not explicitly state acceptance criteria in the form of quantitative performance thresholds for accuracy, sensitivity, or specificity of detecting specific heart/lung sounds. Instead, the "acceptance criteria" are implicitly met by demonstrating that the eKuore One has similar technical characteristics and performance to the predicate device, the Eko Electronic Stethoscope System (K151319), and that any differences do not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness.
| Aspect | Acceptance Criteria (Implicitly met by demonstrating substantial equivalence to predicate) | Reported Device Performance (Summary from submission) |
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| Intended Use | Match the predicate device's intended use. | "The eKuore One electronic interface for stethoscope is intended to be used as a part of a physical assessment of a patient by healthcare professionals for diagnostic decision support in clinical settings. eKuore One is intended for use on pediatric and adult patients. It can electronically filter and transfer sounds to the accompanying mobile software application. It can be used to record heart sounds and cardiac murmurs, bruits, respiratory sounds and abdominal sounds during physical examination in normal patients or those with suspected diseases of the cardiac, vascular, pulmonary or abdominal organ systems." (Identical to predicate) |
| Technological Characteristics | Similar to the predicate device, with any differences not raising new questions of safety or effectiveness. | Similarities: Compatible Stethoscopes (3M Littmann Cardiology II/III), Digital signal processor, Closed system with mobile app, Same frequency range (20 Hz to 2 KHz), Signal storage, Hardware and software platform (mobile devices/tablets). Differences: Principle of operation (eKuore One digitalizes without amplification, Eko amplifies), Signal transmission (eKuore One wired USB, Eko Bluetooth), Energy Source (eKuore One via smartphone USB, Eko Lithium Ion Battery), Connections (eKuore One USB for communication, Eko USB for charging). |
| Acoustic Performance | Acoustic performance comparable to the predicate device. | "An acoustic performance comparison between eKuore One electronic interface for stethoscope and Eko Electronic Stethoscope System has been performed. Device signal acquisition accuracy and acoustic transmission disturbance has been evaluated and successfully, presenting both devices with similar acoustic characteristics." |
| Safety and EMC | Compliance with relevant electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility standards. | Successful completion of AAMI ANSI 60601-1:2005 and A1:2012 and IEC 60601-1-2 Edition 4: 2014-02 standards. |
| Software Life Cycle | Compliance with medical device software development standards. | Successful completion of IEC 62304:2015. |
| Usability | Compliance with usability engineering standards. | Successful completion of AAMI ANSI IEC 62366:2007. |
| Risk Management | Identification, evaluation, and control of potential hazards. | Compliance with ISO 14971:2007. |
2. Sample Size Used for the Test Set and Data Provenance
The document does not specify a separate "test set" in the context of a clinical study or a labeled dataset for AI evaluation. The non-clinical data primarily involve bench testing for acoustic performance and compliance with relevant standards.
- Sample Size for Acoustic Performance: Not explicitly stated as a number of sound recordings or patients. The text mentions "An acoustic performance comparison between eKuore One electronic interface for stethoscope and Eko Electronic Stethoscope System has been performed." and "Device signal acquisition accuracy and acoustic transmission disturbance has been evaluated and successfully." This suggests a comparative bench test rather than a large clinical sample.
- Data Provenance: The studies mentioned are primarily bench tests and compliance testing, not clinical data from patients. Therefore, the concept of "country of origin" or "retrospective/prospective" doesn't directly apply in the same way it would for clinical trials. The manufacturer is Chip Ideas Electronics S.L. from Valencia, Spain.
3. Number of Experts Used to Establish Ground Truth for the Test Set and Qualifications of Experts
This information is not provided in the document. The studies described are non-clinical, focusing on technical and acoustic performance against a predicate device and compliance with engineering standards, rather than diagnostic accuracy studies requiring expert-adjudicated ground truth.
4. Adjudication Method for the Test Set
This information is not provided. As the studies are primarily bench tests and engineering compliance, a formal adjudication method for a "test set" with expert consensus would generally not be applicable.
5. If a Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) Comparative Effectiveness Study Was Done, and Effect Size of Human Reader Improvement
No, a Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was not done. The submission explicitly states "Non-clinical test data are submitted to support this premarket notification and to establish the decision concerning adequate safety and performance of the predicate device." There is no mention of human reader studies, AI assistance, or effect sizes related to human improvement with AI.
6. If a Standalone (i.e., algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) Was Done
No, a standalone AI algorithm performance study was not done. The device itself is an electronic interface for a stethoscope that digitizes and transfers sound to a mobile app for healthcare professionals to use. The mobile app displays a phonogram in real-time and allows recording. It does not perform automated diagnostic interpretation or decision-making on its own without human intervention, which would typically be the focus of a standalone algorithm performance study. The device is for "diagnostic decision support in clinical settings", implying human involvement.
7. The Type of Ground Truth Used
For the acoustic performance comparison, the "ground truth" was implicitly the acoustic characteristics and signal acquisition accuracy of the predicate device, the Eko Electronic Stethoscope System. The eKuore One was deemed successful because it presented "similar acoustic characteristics." For the standard compliance tests (e.g., electrical safety, software, usability), the "ground truth" was the requirements and specifications defined by the respective international standards.
8. The Sample Size for the Training Set
This information is not applicable/not provided because the device, as described, is an electronic interface tool and does not appear to incorporate an AI algorithm that requires a "training set" in the conventional machine learning sense for diagnostic purposes. The software displays raw or filtered phonograms and allows recording, but doesn't mention an AI model.
9. How the Ground Truth for the Training Set Was Established
This information is not applicable/not provided for the same reason as in point 8. No training set for an AI algorithm is mentioned.
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March 27, 2019
Chip Ideas Electronics S.L Bernardo Plaza Trillo Chief Operating Officer C/ Clariano 8. Entresuelo B Valencia, 46021 SPAIN
Re: K181882
Trade/Device Name: eKuore One electronic interface for stethoscope Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1875 Regulation Name: Stethoscope Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DQD Dated: February 4, 2019 Received: February 8, 2019
Dear Bernardo Trillo:
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 vou, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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Sincerely,
Shawn W. Forrest -S 2019.03.27 14:42:30 -04'00'
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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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K181882
Device Name
eKuore One electronic interface for stethoscope
Indications for Use (Describe)
The eKuore One electronic interface for stethoscope is intended to be used as a part of a physical assessment of a patient by healthcare professionals for diagnostic decision support in clinical settings. eKuore One is intended for use on pediatric and adult patients. It can electronically filter and transfer sounds to the accompanying mobile software application.
It can be used to record heart sounds and cardiac murmurs, bruits, respiratory sounds and abdominal sounds during physical examination in normal patients or those with suspected diseases of the cardiac, vascular, pulmonary or abdominal organ systems.
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SUBMITTER
Submitter name: Chip Ideas Electronics, S.L. C/ Clariano 8, Entresuelo B. Submitter address: 46021 Valencia SPAIN
Contact person: Bernardo Plaza Trillo Phone: +34 640742454 bernardo.plaza@ekuore.com e-mail:
Date Prepared:
2018-03-16
DEVICE
| Device Trade Name: | eKuore One electronic interface for stethoscope |
|---|---|
| Common Name: | ELECTRONIC STETHOSCOPE |
| Regulation Name: | ELECTRONIC STETHOSCOPE |
| Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | DQD |
| Regulation Number: | 870.1875 |
PREDICATE DEVICE
Predicate Device (S):
Eko electronic Stethoscope System, K151319
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l. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
eKuore One is a system formed by eKuore One device and eKuore ONE App. The main purpose of eKuore One device is to digitalize auscultation sounds. The main purpose of eKuore ONE App is to get the acoustic signal from eKuore One device through point to point connection via USB OTG cable. The data transmission via the USB OTG cable provides high data integrity.
eKuore ONE App displays the acoustic signal as a phonogram in real time and allow user to make recordings for later use.
eKuore ONE App detects the eKuore One device automatically once the USB OTG cable is connected.
Once eKuore One device is detected, the application identifies the device and make a connection. Once connected, the application goes to the monitor screen where the phonogram is shown in real time, the data represented in the eKuore ONE App is not processes prior to display.
In the monitor screen, there is a record button. When pressed, it starts a recording with a duration of 15 seconds. Recordings are stored in * wav file format in the internal memory of the connected smartphone/tablet. At the end of the recording process, the application asks the user for a "PatientID" and "Position" only to conform the recording name. The idea is to help the user in the later handling of the recordings.
eKuore ONE App has a recording management screen where it is possible to play, remove and edit a recording. The edition is only for the "PatientID" and "Position". The audio data of one recording can't be modified either shared.
eKuore ONE App has an internal security process to remove any recording with incorrect name format or without the required duration.
Furthermore, eKuore ONE App has a tutorial to help the user and one "About App" screen where access to support is available.
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| Equipment description | |
|---|---|
| Image: eKuore One main piece | eKuore One the main piece. Is the partwhich is attached to the stethoscope. |
| Image: eKuore One main piece, internal view | eKuore One the main piece, internal view. |
| Image: eKuore One preparation into the tubing adaptors to the stethoscope | eKuore One preparation into the tubingadaptors to the stethoscope.The first pictogram is for attachment withLittmann Cardiology stethoscopesThe second one is for attachment withLittmann Classic stethoscopes |
| Image: eKuore One installed into the stethoscope and USB cable | eKuore One installed into the stethoscopeand USB cable to display the digitalsound to the mobile device. |
| Image: eKuore One real view of complete installation | eKuore One real view of completeinstallation. |
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ll. INDICATIONS FOR USE
The eKuore One electronic interface for stethoscope is intended to be used as a part of a physical assessment of a patient by healthcare professionals for diagnostic decision support in clinical settings. eKuore One is intended for use on pediatric and adult patients. It can electronically filter and transfer sounds to the accompanying mobile software application.
It can be used to record heart sounds and cardiac murmurs, bruits, respiratory sounds and abdominal sounds during physical examination in normal patients or those with suspected diseases of the cardiac, vascular, pulmonary or abdominal organ systems.
COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE lll. PREDICATE DEVICE
The electronic stethoscopes are mainly used on auscultation in the detection of cardiac, respiratory sounds and check other internal organs. These types of devices are used to digitize the data of the auscultation into a mobile device.
In the establishment of substantial equivalence, eKuore One electronic interface for stethoscopes compared to the predicate device K151319 Eko Electronic Stethoscope System:
| Elements ofcomparison | eKuore One electronicinterface forstethoscope(Candidate Device) | Eko electronicstethoscope system.(Predicate device) | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulatory data | |||
| Regulatory Class | Class II | Class II | Identical topredicate device |
| Classification name | Electronic Stethoscope | Electronic Stethoscope | Identical topredicate device |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 870.1875 | 21 CFR 870.1875 | Identical topredicate device |
| Product code | DQD | DQD | Identical topredicate device |
| Manufacturer | Chip Ideas Electronics,S.L. | Eko Devices, Inc. | - |
| FDA Clearance | Pending | 510(k) cleared:K151319 | - |
| Elements ofcomparison | eKuore One electronicinterface forstethoscope(Candidate Device) | Eko electronicstethoscope system.(Predicate device) | Comparison |
| USE | |||
| Indications for use | The eKuore Oneelectronic interface forstethoscope is intendedto be used as a part of aphysical assessment ofa patient by healthcareprofessionals fordiagnostic decisionsupport in clinicalsettings. eKuore One isintended for use onpediatric and adultpatients. It canelectronically filter andtransfer sounds to theaccompanying mobilesoftware application.It can be used to recordheart sounds andcardiac murmurs, bruits,respiratory sounds andabdominal soundsduring physicalexamination in normalpatients or those withsuspected diseases ofthe cardiac, vascular,pulmonary or abdominalorgan systems. | The Eko ElectronicStethoscope System isintended to be used as apart of a physicalassessment of a patientby healthcareprofessionals fordiagnostic decisionsupport in clinicalsettings. Eko is intendedfor use on pediatric andadult patients. It canelectronically amplify,filter and transfer soundsto the accompanyingmobile application forstorage and sharing.It can used to recordheart sounds andcardiac murmurs, bruits,respiratory sounds andabdominal soundsduring physicalexamination in normalpatients or those withsuspected diseases ofthe cardiac, vascular,pulmonary or abdominalorgan systems. | The Indications forUse statement forthe eKuore One isidentical to thepredicate device. |
| Characteristics | Comparison | ||
| Principles of operation | The device consists in amicrophone and someelectronics for theirdigitalization andcodification to astandard format, andsending via USB cableto smartphones andtablets. | Dispositive introduced inan acoustic stethoscopeand gives soundamplification and audiotransmission to asmartphone viaBluetooth that allows theuser to open andplayback sounds in amobile application oncompatible iOSsmartphones andtablets. | Similar to predicatedevicewith the followinggaps:Amplification vsonlydigitalizationRF transmission(Bluetooth) vsUSB cableIOS & Androidvs Android |
| Elements ofcomparison | eKuore One electronicinterface forstethoscope(Candidate Device) | Eko electronicstethoscope system.(Predicate device) | Comparison |
| Clinical conditions | Human body soundsrelated | Human body soundsrelated | Identical topredicate device |
| Use | Electronic stethoscope | Electronic stethoscope | Identical topredicate device |
| Compatibility | -Littmann 3M CardiologyII/III-Littmann 3M classic II | -Littmann 3M CardiologyII/III-WelchAllyn HarveyElite-ADC601 lines of analogstethoscopes | Similar to predicatedevice |
| Prescription/OTC | Prescription use | Prescription use | Identical topredicate device |
| Intended for DirectConnection to Patient | NO | NO | Identical topredicate device |
| Use environment | Hospitals | Hospitals | Identical topredicate device |
| Type of users | Health-care personnel | Health-care personnel | Identical topredicate device |
| Target population | All types of patients | All types of patients | Identical topredicate device |
| Technicalequivalence | |||
| Sound track transferfunction | Yes | Yes | Identical topredicate device |
| Signal transmissionfor visualization | Wired transmission tocompatiblesmartphones | Bluetooth transmissionto compatiblesmartphones | Different frompredicate device |
| Energy Source | Provided by smartphonevia USB cable | Lithium Ion Battery | Different frompredicate device |
| System required | Android device | Android device andApple, Inc | Similar to predicatedevice |
| Hardware andsoftware platforms | Mobile devices or tables | Mobile devices ortablets | Identical topredicate device |
| Connections | Micro USB conector tocommunicate with themobile phone | Micro USB conectoronly to charge internalbattery of the device | Different frompredicate device |
| Frequency range | 20 Hz to 2 KHz | 20 Hz to 2 kHz | Identical topredicate device |
| Signal Input Method | Sound was collected viaa Trasnducer. MEMS | Sound waves collectedvia a Transducer.Electro micro-phone | Identical topredicate device |
| Audio Output Method | Earbuds and 3.5mmJack when connectedwith smartphone | Earbuds and 3.5mmJack when connectedwith smartphone | Identical topredicate device |
| Elements ofcomparison | eKuore One electronicinterface forstethoscope(Candidate Device) | Eko electronicstethoscope system(Predicate device) | Comparison |
| Signal Storage | Allows signal storagedepending on technicalfeatures (capacity,...) ofconnected device(smartphone or tablet). | Allows signal storagedepending on technicalfeatures (capacity,...) ofconnected device(smartphone or tablet). | Identical topredicate device |
| Performancerequirements | Temp range: -10°C to+40°CHumidity range: 0% to90% | The operating range is -10°C to 40°C, and 0% to90% relative humidity | Identical topredicate device |
| BiologicalEquivalence | |||
| Materials | Body: ABS (AcrylonitrileButadiene Styrene) | Body: ABS (AcrylonitrileButadiene Styrene). | Identical topredicate device |
| Contact with humantissues or body fluids | Does not contactpatient's body. Attachedstethoscope does. | Does not contactpatient's body. Attachedstethoscope does. | Identical topredicate device |
| Sterility | Not intended to besterilized | Not intended to besterilized | Identical topredicate device |
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Table 1. Substantial Equivalence Comparison - eKuore One electronic interface for stethoscope and Predicate Device K151319
As seen in the table above, most elements of comparison are identical between both proposed and predicate devices. The most relevant similarities of eKuore One electronic interface for stethoscope and Eko Electronic Stethoscope System include the following technological elements:
- . Compatible Stethoscopes: Both are designed to work with 3M Littmann Cardiology II/III stethoscopes. They may also work with many other brands models.
- . Digital signal processor: Both the eKuore One and Eko Core use the stethoscope attached to the device to filter internal organ sounds from the patient.
- . System configuration: Both are closed systems providing a mobile app software that displayed the signal from the internal organ sounds into a mobile device.
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- . Frequency range The eKuore One and Eko Core use the same frequency range that is the place where the cardiac and pulmonary sounds are located.
- . Signal storage: The eKuore One and Eko Core allow recording auscultation sounds in the application software.
- . Hardware and software platform: The eKuore One and Eko Core are compatible with mobile devices software and they can be used on mobile and tablet app software.
The following technological differences exist between the subject and predicate devices:
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· Principle of operation:
The eKuore One electronic digitalize the internal organ sounds and is intended to not alter the auscultation sounds captured by the stethoscope attached whilst the equivalent device Eko Core Electronic Stethoscope system amplify the organ sounds being able to alter the recording auscultation sounds -
· Signal transmission for visualization:
The eKuore One electronic interface for stethoscope not require enable Bluetooth pairing with the device to transmit sounds whereas the Eko Electronic Stethoscope system used Bluetooth to transmit signal sounds into a mobile device. -
Energy Source: .
The eKuore One obtain the energy source by smarthphone via USB cable whereas the Eko Core used Lithium Ion Battery. -
Connections: .
The connectios of eKuore One use a micro USB to communicate with the mobile phone while Eko Core need micro USB connector to charge internal battery of the device.
eKuore One electronic interface for stethoscope is a simpler variant of the Eko
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electronic stethoscope system predicate design and with same indications for use. Technological differences as established above have been addressed in the different bench tests performed on the proposed device to provide data to support that they do not affect the safety and effectiveness of the device relative to the predicate. In conclusion eKuore One has similar intended uses as the predicate device and has very similar technological characteristics.
Summary discussion of non-clinical data:
The proposed device has been designed, developed, tested, verified and validated according to documented procedures and specific protocols in line with the following FDA guidance documents:
- Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices.
General requirements for basic safety standard requirements for medical electrical equipment test have been successfully complete following standard of AAMI ANSI 60601-1:2005 and A1:2012 and IEC 60601-1-2 Edition 4: 2014-02
Integration verification and validation testing have been successfully complete following standard IEC 62304:2015.
Usability testing requirements have been evaluated and successfully met as per standards AAMI ANSI IEC 62366:2007.
Design and development included identification, evaluation and control of potential hazards as per standard ISO 14971:2007.
An acoustic performance comparison between eKuore One electronic interface for stethoscope and Eko Electronic Stethoscope System has been performed. Device signal acquisition accuracy and acoustic transmission disturbance has been evaluated and successfully, presenting both devices with similar acoustic characteristics.
Summary discussion of clinical data:
Non-clinical test data are submitted to support this premarket notification and to establish the decision concerning adequate safety and performance of the predicate device.
IV. CONCLUSIONS
Based on the information provided in this premarket notification, Chip Ideas Electronics S.L., concludes that eKuore One electronic interface for stethoscope is substantially equivalent to the listed legally marketed predicate device.
§ 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.