# K243781: HemoSphere Advanced Monitor (HEM1); HemoSphere Technology Module (HEMTOM10); HemoSphere ClearSight Module (HEMCSM10); Smart Pressure Controller (PC1Q); Acumen IQ Plus Finger Cuff (AIQCA2); HemoSphere Pressure Cable (HEMPSC100); HemoSphere Vita Monitor (HEMVITA1); HemoSphere Vita Technology Module (HEMVTOM1); HemoSphere VitaWave module (HEMVWM1); VitaWave Plus finger cuff (VWCA2)

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences
- Decided: Jul 23, 2025 after 226 days
- Product code: DQK (Computer, Diagnostic, Programmable)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 870.1425
- Recalls of this device: 1 (0 Class I)
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 40 generations back to K941811 (1994). 399 ancestors in all.
2 later devices descend from it; 2 cite it directly.
3 of 402 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K223865: HemoSphere Advanced Monitor, HemoSphere ClearSight Module, Acumen Assisted Fluid Management software feature with Acumen AFM Cable and Acumen IQ fluid meter, Pressure Controller, Heart Reference Sensor, Edwards Lifesciences, LLC (2023) Summary page 8.
- K242451: HemoSphere Alta Advanced Monitoring Platform (ALTAALL1/ALTCR1/ALTASR1); HemoSphere Alta- monitor pressure cable (HEMAPSC200);Acumen AFM cable- HemoSphere Alta monitor (HEMAFM100), Edwards Lifesciences (2024) Summary page 8.
- K230919: Acumen IQ finger cuff, Edwards Lifesciences, LLC (2023) Summary page 9.
- K230057: Acumen Hypotension Prediction Index (HPI) Algorithm, Edwards Lifesciences, LLC (2023) Summary page 9.

## Most influential descendants
- K253186: HemoSphere Nano Monitor (HSNANO1) (2026), 0 descendants of its own
- K253034: HemoSphere Stream Module (2025), 0 descendants of its own

## Recalls of this device
- Aug 11, 2026 · Class II · Z-3250-2026: Due to incorrect switching of Channel 1 and 2 on the module and flag labels on the tissue oximetry cables.

## Indications for use
HemoSphere Advanced Monitor with HemoSphere Swan-Ganz Module The HemoSphere advanced monitor when used with the HemoSphere Swan-Ganz module and Edwards Swan-Ganz catheters is indicated for use in adult and pediatric critical care patients requiring monitoring of cardiac output (continuous [CO] and intermittent [iCO]) and derived hemodynamic parameters in a hospital environment. Pulmonary artery blood temperature monitoring is used to compute continuous and intermittent CO with thermodilution technologies. It may also be used for monitoring hemodynamic parameters in conjunction with a perioperative goal directed therapy protocol in a hospital environment. Refer to the Edwards Swan-Ganz catheter and Swan-Ganz Jr catheter indications for use statements for information on target patient population specific to the catheter being used. Refer to the Intended Use statement for a complete list of measured and derived parameters available for each patient population. HemoSphere Advanced Monitor with HemoSphere Oximetry Cable The HemoSphere Advanced Monitor when used with the HemoSphere Oximetry Cable and Edwards oximetry catheters is indicated for use in adult and pediatric critical care patients requiring monitoring of venous oxygen saturation (SvO2 and ScvO2) and derived hemodynamic parameters in a hospital environment. Refer to the Edwards oximetry catheter indications for use statement for information on target patient population specific to the catheter being used. Refer to the Intended Use statement for a complete list of measured and derived parameters available for each patient population. HemoSphere Advanced Monitor with HemoSphere Pressure Cable The HemoSphere advanced monitor when used with the HemoSphere pressure cable is indicated for use in adult and pediatric critical care patients in which the balance between cardiac function, fluid status, vascular resistance and pressure needs continuous assessment. It may be used for monitoring of hemodynamic parameters in conjunction with a perioperative goal directed therapy protocol in a hospital environment. Refer to the Edwards FloTrac sensor, FloTrac Jr sensor, Acumen IQ sensor, and TruWave disposable pressure transducer indications for use statements for information on target patient populations specific to the sensor/transducer being used. The Edwards Acumen Hypotension Prediction Index software feature provides the clinician with physiological insight into a patient’s likelihood of future hypotensive events and the associated hemodynamics. The Acumen HPI feature is intended for use in surgical or non-surgical patients receiving advanced hemodynamic monitoring. The Acumen HPI feature is considered to be additional quantitative information regarding the patient’s physiological condition for reference only and no therapeutic decisions should be made based solely on the Acumen Hypotension Prediction Index (HPI) parameter. Refer to the Intended Use statement for a complete list of measured and derived parameters available for each patient population. HemoSphere Advanced Monitor with Acumen Assisted Fluid Management Feature and Acumen IQ Sensor: The Acumen Assisted Fluid Management (AFM) software feature provides the clinician with physiological insight into a patient's estimated response to fluid therapy and the associated hemodynamics. The Acumen AFM software feature is intended for use in surgical patients ≥18 years of age, that require advanced hemodynamic monitoring. The Acumen AFM software feature offers suggestions regarding the patient's physiological condition and estimated response to fluid therapy. Acumen AFM fluid administration suggestions are offered to the clinician; the decision to administer a fluid bolus is made by the clinician, based upon review of the patient's hemodynamics. No therapeutic decisions should be made based solely on the Assisted Fluid Management suggestions. The Acumen Assisted Fluid Management software feature may be used with the Acumen AFM Cable and Acumen IQ fluid meter. HemoSphere Advanced Monitor with HemoSphere Technology Module and ForeSight Oximeter Cable The non-invasive ForeSight oximeter cable is intended for use as an adjunct monitor of absolute regional hemoglobin oxygen saturation of blood under the sensors in individuals at risk for reduced-flow or no flow ischemic states. The ForeSight Oximeter Cable is also intended to monitor relative changes of total hemoglobin of blood under the sensors. The ForeSight Oximeter Cable is intended to allow for the display of StO2 and relative change in total hemoglobin on the HemoSphere advanced monitor. • When used with large sensors, the ForeSight Oximeter Cable is indicated for use on adults and transitional adolescents ≥40 kg. • When used with medium sensors, the ForeSight Oximeter Cable is indicated for use on pediatric subjects ≥3 kg. • When used with small sensors, the ForeSight Oximeter Cable is indicated for cerebral use on pediatric subjects <8 kg and non-cerebral use on pediatric subjects <5kg. Refer to the Intended Use statement for a complete list of measured and derived parameters available for each patient population. HemoSphere Advanced Monitor with HemoSphere ClearSight Module The HemoSphere advanced monitor when used with the HemoSphere ClearSight module, pressure controller or Smart Pressure Controller and a compatible Edwards finger cuff are indicated for patients over 18 years of age in which the balance between cardiac function, fluid status and vascular resistance needs continuous assessment. It may be used for monitoring hemodynamic parameters in conjunction with a perioperative goal directed therapy protocol in a hospital environment. In addition, the noninvasive system is indicated for use in patients with comorbidities for which hemodynamic optimization is desired and invasive measurements are difficult. The HemoSphere advanced monitor and compatible Edwards finger cuffs noninvasively measures blood pressure and associated hemodynamic parameters. The Edwards Lifesciences Acumen Hypotension Prediction Index feature provides the clinician with physiological insight into a patient’s likelihood of future hypotensive events and the associated hemodynamics. The Acumen HPI feature is intended for use in surgical or non-surgical patients receiving advanced hemodynamic monitoring. The Acumen HPI feature is considered to be additional quantitative information regarding the patient’s physiological condition for reference only and no therapeutic decisions should be made based solely on the Hypotension Prediction Index (HPI) parameter. Indication for Acumen IQ Plus and VitaWave Plus finger cuffs: The Acumen IQ Plus and VitaWave Plus finger cuff adult indicated for patients over 18 years of age to continuously blood pressure and associated hemodynamic parameters when used with a compatible Edwards monitoring platform. Smart Pressure Controller: The Smart Pressure Controller is intended for use with an Edwards compatible noninvasive monitoring system - composed of compatible monitor, pressure source (pump), compatible Edwards finger cuff(s) and pressure controller - for continuous noninvasive measurement of blood pressure and associated hemodynamic parameters. Refer to the operator's manual of the compatible Edwards monitor being used for specific information on the intended use environment and patient population.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K243781
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology