# K053207: Argus, Model LCM

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Schiller AG
- Decided: May 19, 2006 after 184 days
- Product code: MHX (Monitor, Physiological, Patient(With Arrhythmia Detection Or Alarms))
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 870.1025
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 2 generations back to K970879 (1997). 4 ancestors in all.
5 later devices descend from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 10 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K012226: Monitoring System,Model Argus PB-1000, Schiller AG (2002) Summary page 1.
- K031557: Cardiovit at-102, Schiller AG (2004) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K101619: Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor (2010), 4 descendants of its own
- K133973: Tempus Pro with Enhanced Features (2014), 3 descendants of its own
- K170567: Tempus Pro Patient Monitor (2017), 2 descendants of its own
- K173768: Tempus Pro Patient Monitor (2018), 1 descendant of its own
- K201746: Tempus Pro Patient Monitor (2020), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Monitoring System ARGUS LCM is for the monitoring of vital parameters such as: - ECG: Heartrate, Respiration Rate - Invasive Blood Pressure: systolic, diastolic and mean pressure - Temperature: temperature - Non Invasive Blood Pressure: systolic, diastolic and mean pressure - CO2, etCO 2 and CO 2ins - SPO2: SPO2 and pulse rate There is alarm handling for all parameters except temperature. The ARGUS LCM is powered via the normal mains connection 230V/1 1OV, and using an internal battery and an external power input. The system is inteded for use in the Intensive Care Unit, in the Recovery Room, in the Operation Room and during hospital internal transport.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K053207
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology