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AHI System

Fifth Eye Inc. • Cardiovascular • 07/14/2022

510(k)IEC 62304 Class C
FDA Summary PDF

Device Purpose

The AHI System by Fifth Eye Inc. is an adjunctive medical technology designed to enhance clinical decision-making by providing non-invasive hemodynamic indicators and a defined decision point related to a patient's circulatory status. It operates by processing physiological data to generate these indicators; however, the specific algorithms, sensor technology, and scientific basis for its measurements and 'decision point' criteria are not detailed in the provided document.

Summary

The AHI System, developed by Fifth Eye Inc., is an adjunctive medical device intended to support clinical assessment by providing indicators of a patient's hemodynamic status. Based on its classification information as an 'Adjunctive hemodynamic indicator with decision point,' the system is designed to supplement other monitoring methods, likely through non-invasive means, by offering specific information related to blood flow and circulatory function. It features a 'decision point,' suggesting it provides alerts or defined thresholds based on analyzed physiological data to aid healthcare professionals in recognizing changes or critical levels in monitored hemodynamic parameters, thereby potentially facilitating more timely clinical evaluation or intervention. The provided documentation primarily outlines the device's designated name and regulatory context, and as such, it does not offer in-depth details regarding the specific scientific principles or the precise technological methodology underpinning the AHI System's operation. Information concerning the algorithms used for data processing and indicator generation, the types of physiological signals it analyzes, the specifics of its non-invasive measurement technique, or comprehensive clinical performance results (such as sensitivity and specificity of its decision points) are not contained within this particular text. A full understanding of these aspects, including its clinical efficacy and the science of its measurements, would require access to further technical specifications, scientific publications, or clinical study reports related to the AHI System.

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Keywords

AHI SystemHemodynamic IndicatorAdjunctive MonitoringDecision PointCardiovascularPatient MonitoringPhysiological DataFifth Eye Inc.Non-InvasiveMedical Technology

Device Metadata

Submission Number
K221203
Company
Fifth Eye Inc.
Panel
Cardiovascular
Product Code
N/A
Data Type
Signals
Clinical Function
Assessment
AI Function
Analysis
AI Subclass
predictive|triage

Relevant Clinical Questions

  • Q1. What specific non-invasive hemodynamic parameters does the AHI System measure or derive (e.g., continuous blood pressure, cardiac output, systemic vascular resistance), and what are their reported accuracies compared to gold-standard invasive methods?; What is the underlying algorithm and data processing methodology used by the AHI System to analyze physiological signals and generate the 'adjunctive hemodynamic indicator' and the 'decision point' thresholds?; For which specific patient populations (e.g., surgical, ICU, septic patients) and clinical settings is the AHI System indicated, and what are the known contraindications or limitations to its use?; What are the validated sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of the AHI System's 'decision point' for predicting or detecting clinically significant hemodynamic deterioration, as demonstrated in peer-reviewed clinical trials?; How does the AHI System integrate with existing hospital patient monitoring systems and electronic health records, what is the typical learning curve for clinicians, and what are the human factors considerations in its design and deployment?

Risk Classification

ESL Analysis
FDA Device ClassII

FDA Class II via 510(k) pathway; IEC 62304 Class C (software safety classification); Authorized before §524B enforcement

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Cybersecurity Evidence

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Based on AI-generated device summaries, not the full FDA submission. Items not detected here may still be present in the complete submission package.

Cyber Score30/100
SBOM Evidence⚠ Not mentioned in summary
Cyber Risk Assessment⚠ Not mentioned in summary
Postmarket Plan✓ Detected in Summary
§524B ApplicableNo

Supply Chain BOM Evidence

Based on the CycloneDX / OWASP ECMA-424 xBOM ecosystem. Detection is from the AI-generated summary.

SBOMSoftware Bill of Materials
- Not detected
ML-BOMMachine Learning Bill of Materials(algorithm)
✓ Detected
SaaSBOMSoftware-as-a-Service Bill of Materials
- Not detected
HBOMHardware Bill of Materials(sensor)
✓ Detected
CBOMCryptography Bill of Materials
- Not detected
VDR/VEXVulnerability Disclosure Report / Vulnerability Exploitability eXchange
- Not detected
OBOMOperations Bill of Materials(deployment)
✓ Detected

Analysis:

• Analysis is based on the AI-generated device summary, not the full FDA submission package. Click "Analyze Full FDA PDF" below to scan the actual submission document.

• Evidence of ML-BOM, HBOM, OBOM detected in AI-generated device summary.

• This device was authorized before §524B took effect. Cybersecurity evidence requirements were less prescriptive at the time.

• Not detected in AI-generated device summary: SBOM, SaaSBOM, CBOM, VDR/VEX. These may be present in the full FDA submission.

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