K Number
K952267
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
1997-12-02

(932 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
868.5270
Reference & Predicate Devices
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Predicate For
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Intended Use

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Device Description

HYDRO-HEAT® Condensate Control System

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I'm sorry, but the provided text is a letter from the FDA regarding a 510(k) clearance for a device called the "HYDRO-HEAT® Condensate Control System." It discusses regulatory classifications, general controls, and compliance.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

DEC - 2 1997

Mr. Bernard R. Paluch Nova-Ventrx, Inc. 1974 Raymond Drive 60062 Northbrook, Illinois

K952267 Re : HYDRO-HEAT® Condensate Control System Requlatory Class: II (two) Product Code: 73 BZE Dated: May 1, 1997 Received: May 6, 1997

Dear Mr. Paluch:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent to 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). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions aqainst misbranding and adulteration.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic QS inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.

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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510 (k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling requlation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4648. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97).

Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597, or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

Thomas J. Callahan

Thomas J. Callahan, Ph.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

§ 868.5270 Breathing system heater.

(a)
Identification. A breathing system heater is a device that is intended to warm breathing gases before they enter a patient's airway. The device may include a temperature controller.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).