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The summary describes a digital stethoscope that amplifies, filters, and transmits sound data. There is no mention of AI or ML being used for analysis, interpretation, or any other function. The focus is on data acquisition and transmission.
No
The device is described as an electronic stethoscope for amplifying, filtering, and transmitting auscultation sounds for diagnostic purposes, not for treating conditions.
No.
The device is explicitly stated as "not intended for self-diagnosis" and its primary function is the amplification, filtering, and transmission of auscultation sound data, allowing clinicians to listen to sounds. It facilitates the collection and sharing of data, but does not perform an automated diagnosis.
No
The device description explicitly states it consists of two primary components: a handheld electronic stethoscope (hardware) and a mobile application (software). Therefore, it is not a software-only medical device.
Based on the provided information, the doctorgram™ Stethoscope DES-I is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic) device.
Here's why:
- IVD devices are used to examine specimens derived from the human body (like blood, urine, tissue) to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening. The doctorgram™ Stethoscope DES-I works by listening to sounds directly from the patient's body (heart, lungs, etc.). It does not analyze biological samples.
- The intended use and device description clearly state its function is to amplify, filter, and transmit auscultation sound data. This is a physical examination tool, not a laboratory diagnostic tool.
Therefore, the doctorgram™ Stethoscope DES-I falls under the category of a medical device used for physical examination and auscultation, not an in vitro diagnostic device.
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Intended Use / Indications for Use
The doctorgram™ Stethoscope DES-I is an electronic stethoscope that enables amplification, filtering, and transmission of auscultation sound data (heart, lungs, bowel, arteries, and veins), whereby a clinician at one location on network can listen to the auscultation sounds of a patient on site or at a different location on the network. The doctorgram™ Stethoscope DES-I is intended for use on pediatric and adult patients. The doctorgram™ Stethoscope DES-I is intended to be used by professional users in a clinical environment or by lay users in a nonclinical environment. The device is not intended for self-diagnosis.
Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)
DQD
Device Description
The doctorgram™ Stethoscope DES-I (hereafter referred to as DES-I stethoscope) is a digital stethoscope device designed for use by health care professionals as well as lay users in clinical or non-clinical environments. It can electronically amplify, filter and transfer sounds to the accompanying mobile application for storage and sharing or can transmit the data for telemedicine use. It also enables regular users to listen to their body sounds (lungs, heart, arteries, veins, Gastrointestinal tract, etc.) and record and share it with their physicians.
It consists of two primary components: 1) The DES-I stethoscope handheld piece, a stand-alone electronic stethoscope and 2) Doctor's Ear, a mobile application that pairs with the Doctorgram Stethoscope.
- The DES-I stethoscope handheld piece is used to convert sound to electronic form, for monitoring directly using headphones/earbuds and/or transmitting the audio data to a mobile device via Bluetooth®. It includes a power button, volume adjustment buttons, Bluetooth® button and LED light indicators.
- The mobile application captures audio data from the handheld piece and provides data visualization, secure data storage, audio playback, and sharing features. The Doctor's Ear application can be directly downloaded from Apple App Store.
These features enable a healthcare professional to monitor patients, seek out second opinions from a specialist or use the device for telemedicine use.
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Input Imaging Modality
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Anatomical Site
heart, lungs, bowel, arteries, and veins
Indicated Patient Age Range
pediatric and adult patients
Intended User / Care Setting
professional users in a clinical environment or by lay users in a nonclinical environment.
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 DES-I stethoscope has undergone extensive bench verification, as well as software verification and validation. Electrical safety and EMC were successfully conducted, and Bluetooth SIG Qualification were obtained. The OTC use of the device was assessed in usability testing with passing results.
In all instances, the device functioned as intended. Based on the testing results, the device has a safety and effectiveness profile that is similar to the predicate device.
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.
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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§ 870.1875 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.
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July 27, 2021
GV Concepts Faye Liu Official Correspondent 3034 Bradshaw Dr San Jose, California 95148
Re: K210736
Trade/Device Name: doctorgram Stethoscope DES-I Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1875 Regulation Name: Stethoscope Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DQD Dated: June 26, 2021 Received: June 29, 2021
Dear Faye Liu:
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 you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to 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 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
1
801); medical device reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reportingcombination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR 4. Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
For comprehensive regulatory information about mediation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-advice-comprehensive-regulatoryassistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
Sincerely,
LCDR Stephen Browning Assistant Director Division of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Diagnostics and Monitoring Devices Office of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
Device Name
doctorgram™ Stethoscope DES-I
Indications for Use (Describe)
The doctorgram™ Stethoscope DES-I is an electronic stethoscope that enables amplification, filtering, and transmission of auscultation sound data (heart, lungs, bowel, arteries, and veins), whereby a clinician at one location on network can listen to the auscultation sounds of a patient on site or at a different location on the network. The doctorgram™ Stethoscope DES-I is intended for use on pediatric and adult patients. The doctorgram™ Stethoscope DES-I is intended to be used by professional users in a clinical environment or by lay users in a nonclinical environment. The device is not intended for self-diagnosis.
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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510(k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS
General Information 1.
| 510(k) Sponsor: | GV Concepts Inc |
|---|---|
| Address: | 3240 S. White Road, #286, San Jose, CA 95148 |
| Applicant Contact Person: | Ching-Kay Chow |
| Phone: (408) 781-3861 | |
| Email: chingkay.chow@gvconcepts.com | |
| Correspondence person: | Faye Liu, Ph.D., RAC |
| Phone: (408) 714-0188 | |
| Email: faylee2009@gmail.com |
2. Device Identification
| Proposed Device: | |
|---|---|
| Proprietary Name: | doctorgram™ Stethoscope DES-I |
| Classification Name: | Electronic Stethoscope |
| Regulation Number: | 870.1875 |
| Product Code: | DQD |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
Predicate Device:
| Proprietary Name: | Eko CORE Electronic Stethoscope System |
|---|---|
| Premarket Notification: | K200776 |
| Classification Name: | Electronic Stethoscope |
| Regulation Number: | 870.1875 |
| Product Code: | DQD |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
3. Device Description
The doctorgram™ Stethoscope DES-I (hereafter referred to as DES-I stethoscope) is a digital stethoscope device designed for use by health care professionals as well as lay users in clinical or non-clinical environments. It can electronically amplify, filter and transfer sounds to the accompanying mobile application for storage and sharing or can transmit the data for telemedicine use. It also enables regular users to listen to their body sounds (lungs, heart, arteries, veins, Gastrointestinal tract, etc.) and record and share it with their physicians.
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510(k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY EFFECTIVENESS
It consists of two primary components: 1) The DES-I stethoscope handheld piece, a stand-alone electronic stethoscope and 2) Doctor's Ear, a mobile application that pairs with the Doctorgram Stethoscope.
- The DES-I stethoscope handheld piece is used to convert sound to electronic form, for monitoring directly using headphones/earbuds and/or transmitting the audio data to a mobile device via Bluetooth®. It includes a power button, volume adjustment buttons, Bluetooth® button and LED light indicators.
- The mobile application captures audio data from the handheld piece and provides data visualization, secure data storage, audio playback, and sharing features. The Doctor's Ear application can be directly downloaded from Apple App Store.
These features enable a healthcare professional to monitor patients, seek out second opinions from a specialist or use the device for telemedicine use.
4. Intended Use/Indications for Use
The doctorgram™ Stethoscope DES-I is an electronic stethoscope that enables amplification, filtering, and transmission of auscultation sound data (heart, lungs, bowel, arteries, and veins), whereby a clinician at one location on network can listen to the auscultation sounds of a patient on site or at a different location on the network. The doctorgram™ Stethoscope DES-I is intended for use on pediatric and adult patients. The doctorgram™ Stethoscope DES-I is intended to be used by professional users in a clinical environment or by lay users in a nonclinical environment. The device is not intended for self-diagnosis.
5. Technological Comparison
The DES-I stethoscope has similar overall operational and technological characteristics as compared to the predicate device. The predicate device has the ability to attach to a standard analog stethoscope; the DES-I stethoscope is a stand-alone electronic stethoscope with a built-in analog stethoscope head. Both devices include both digital and analog auscultation modes. Both devices connect via Bluetooth to the accompanying mobile App for visualization, recording and transfer of data. Both devices included on/off power buttons and volume adjustment controls. Both devices have the same frequency range and have similar maximum sound level.
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SECTION 5
510(k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS
A table comparing the key features of the subject and predicate devices is provided in Table 5-1, Substantial Equivalence Discussion.
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Traditional 510(k) Premarket Notification
doctorgram™ Stethoscope DES-I | SECTION 5
510(k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND
EFFECTIVENESS |
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Table 5-1, Substantial Equivalence Discussion
| Elements of
comparison | doctorgram Stethoscope DES-I
(Candidate Device) | Eko Electronic Stethoscope System (OTC)
(Predicate device), K200776 | Comparison |
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| Regulatory Data | | | |
| Regulatory Class | Class II | Class II | Identical |
| Classification
name | Electronic Stethoscope | Electronic Stethoscope | Identical |
| Regulation
Number | 21 CFR 870.1875 | 21 CFR 870.1875 | Identical |
| Product code | DQD; Electronic stethoscope | DQD; Electronic stethoscope | Identical |
| Manufacturer | GV Concepts, Inc. | Eko Devices, Inc. | NA |
| Indications for Use | | | |
| Indications for
use | The doctorgram™ Stethoscope DES-I is an electronic stethoscope that enables amplification, filtering, and transmission of auscultation sound data (heart, lungs, bowel, arteries, and veins), whereby a clinician at one location on network can listen to the auscultation sounds of a patient on site or at a different location on the network. The doctorgram™ Stethoscope DES-I is intended for use on pediatric and adult patients. The doctorgram™ Stethoscope DES-I is intended to be used by professional users in a clinical environment or by lay users in a nonclinical environment. The device is not intended for self-diagnosis. | The Eko CORE is an electronic stethoscope that enables amplification, filtering, and transmission of auscultation sound data (heart, lungs, bowel, arteries, and veins), whereby a clinician at one location on network can listen to the auscultation sounds of a patient on site or at a different location on the network. Eko CORE is intended for use on pediatric and adult patients. The Eko CORE is intended to be used by professional users in a clinical environment or by lay users in a nonclinical environment. The device is not intended for self-diagnosis. | Identical |
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Traditional 510(k) Premarket Notification
doctorgram™ Stethoscope DES-I | SECTION 5
510(k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND
EFFECTIVENESS | | |
| Characteristics | | | |
| Principles of operation | The device consists of a handheld piece with
built-in stethoscope head. Acoustic sound can
be sent analoglly to the headphone or digitally
via Bluetooth to compatible mobile phones or
tablets.
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Dispositive introduced in an acoustic
stethoscope and gives sound amplification and
audio transmission to a smartphone via
Bluetooth that allows the user to open and
playback sounds in a mobile application on
compatible iOS smartphones and tablets. -
Use it as standalone stethoscope by
connecting earbud headphone via 3.5mm jack | Dispositive introduced in an acoustic stethoscope
and gives sound amplification and audio
transmission to a smartphone via Bluetooth that
allows the user to open and playback sounds in a
mobile application on compatible iOS
smartphones and tablets. | Similar with
minor
differences |
| Clinical
conditions | Human body sounds related | Human body sounds related | Identical |
| Clinical Use | Electronic stethoscope | Electronic stethoscope | Identical |
| Stethoscope
Type | Built-in stethoscope head | Attachment to an analog stethoscope; compatible
stethoscopes include:
-Littmann 3M Cardiology II/III
-WelchAllyn Harvey Elite
-ADC601 lines of analog stethoscopes | Similar with
minor
differences |
| Prescription/OTC | OTC use | OTC use | Identical |
| User Interface | On/Off Power button Volume adjustment LED
status indicator;
Mobile App | On/Off Power button Volume adjustment LED
status indicator;
Mobile App | Identical |
| SECTION 5
510(k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND
EFFECTIVENESS | | | |
| Technical equivalence | | | |
| Analog/ Digital
Interoperability | Yes | Yes | Identical |
| Sound
Amplification | Yes | Yes | Identical |
| Volume Control | Yes | Yes | Identical |
| Record and
Playback Sounds | Yes | Yes | Identical |
| Data Transfer to
Compatible
Computing
platform | Yes | Yes | identical |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth® | Bluetooth® | Identical |
| Energy Source | Litium Ion Battery | Lithium Ion Battery | Identical |
| System required | iOS | Android and iOS | Similar with
minor
differences |
| Hardware and
software
platforms | Mobile and tablets (no computer software yet) | Mobile devices or tablets | Identical |
| Connections | Micro USB connector only for charging
internal battery of the device | Micro USB connector only to charge internal
battery of the device | Identical |
| Frequency range | 20 Hz to 2KHz | 20 Hz to 2 kHz | Identical |
| Signal Input
Method | Sound waves collected via a Transducer
Electro Microphone | Sound waves collected via a Transducer Electro
micro-phone | Identical |
| Audio Output
Method | 3.5mm earbud headphone | Speakerphone | Similar with
minor
differences |
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510(k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND
EFFECTIVENESS | | |
| Software
Function | (1) Receive and store the data of sound tracks
(2) Display the phonogram of the sound tracks
(3) Replay the audio data in the connected
device installed with software; share the audio
file with physicians. | (1) Receive and store the data of sound tracks
(2) Display the phonogram of the sound tracks
(3) Replay the audio data in the connected
device installed with software; share the audio
file with physicians. | Identical |
| Performance
requirements | The operating range is - 10°C to 40°C, and 0%
to 90% relative humidity | The operating range is - 10°C to 40°C, and 0% to
90% relative humidity | Identical |
| Electrical Safety
Standards Met | IEC 60601-1
IEC 60601-1-2
IEC 60601-1-11 | IEC 60601-1
IEC 60601-1-2
IEC 60601-1-11 | Identical |
| Biological Equivalence | | | |
| Materials | Body: ABS | Body: ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene). | Identical |
| Contact with
human tissues or
body fluids | Attached stethoscope head comes in direct
contact with patient's skin; the body doesn't
contact patient's body. | The body does not contact patient's body.
Attached stethoscope does. | Similar with
minor
differences |
| Sterility | Not intended to be sterilized | Not intended to be sterilized | Identical |
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510(k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AI EFFECTIVENESS
6. Performance Testing
The DES-I stethoscope has undergone extensive bench verification, as well as software verification and validation. Electrical safety and EMC were successfully conducted, and Bluetooth SIG Qualification were obtained. The OTC use of the device was assessed in usability testing with passing results.
In all instances, the device functioned as intended. Based on the testing results, the device has a safety and effectiveness profile that is similar to the predicate device.
7. Conclusion
The DES-I stethoscope has the same intended use and indications, technological characteristics, and principles of operation as its predicate device.
The minor differences in product design do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness when used as labeled. Performance data demonstrate that the DES-I stethoscope is as safe and effective as the predicate device.