CLOUD 1 HUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM

K983862 · Respiratory Support Products, Inc. · BTT · May 24, 1999 · Anesthesiology

Device Facts

Record IDK983862
Device NameCLOUD 1 HUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM
ApplicantRespiratory Support Products, Inc.
Product CodeBTT · Anesthesiology
Decision DateMay 24, 1999
DecisionSESE
Submission TypeTraditional
Regulation21 CFR 868.5450
Device ClassClass 2
AttributesTherapeutic

Intended Use

The Cloud 1 Humidification System is intended to warm and humidify gas before it is delivered to the airway of a patient requiring mechanical ventilation or ventilatory assistance.

Device Story

Cloud 1 Humidification System delivers heated, humidified gas to intubated patients. System comprises a humidifier unit and a specialized breathing circuit with integrated heating elements. Humidifier uses a hydrophobic membrane transfer chamber to separate water from vapor, preventing liquid bolus delivery. Breathing circuit features central heater elements supported by a polymer web to optimize heat transfer and prevent tube melting; straight wire design minimizes hot spots. Dual microprocessor control monitors proximal airway temperature (PAT) and chamber output temperature (COT) via thermistors. System operates in clinical settings under physician/nurse supervision. Output provides saturated air to the patient's airway, reducing condensation (rainout) and maintaining airway moisture. Safety features include redundant alarms, power switches, and overtemperature sensing. Benefits include reduced clinical maintenance and prevention of patient hypothermia/tracheobronchial drying.

Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only. Performance compared to Fisher Paykell and Marquest systems across various flow/setpoint conditions. Results indicated the Cloud 1 system delivered humidity closer to saturation than predicate systems. Safety validated through testing of redundant alarm systems, power switches, and overtemperature sensing.

Technological Characteristics

Dual microprocessor-controlled system. Features hydrophobic membrane transfer chamber for water/vapor separation. Breathing circuit uses polymer-web supported straight-wire heating elements. Sensors: thermistors for PAT and COT monitoring. Connectivity: cable assembly for controller interface. Safety: redundant power switches, latching alarms, and thermal fuses.

Indications for Use

Indicated for intubated patients requiring supplemental heat and humidity to prevent hypothermia and drying of the tracheobronchial tract during mechanical ventilation or ventilatory assistance.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

A respiratory gas humidifier is a device that is intended to add moisture to, and sometimes to warm, the breathing gases for administration to a patient. Cascade, gas, heated, and prefilled humidifiers are included in this generic type of device.

Predicate Devices

Related Devices

Submission Summary (Full Text)

{0}------------------------------------------------ MAY 2 4 399 K983862 # Section 2 - Summary and Certification # COMPANY INFORMATION Respiratory Support Products, Inc. division of Smith Industries Medical Systems, Inc. 2552 McGaw Avenue Irvine, CA 92704 (949) 756-2250 contact: Gordon Shigezawa Director of Research and Development # PREPARATION DATE OF SUMMARY October 27, 1998 # TRADE NAME CLOUD 1 Humidification System # COMMON NAME Humidifier and Breathing Circuit Heater Controller # PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION Class II, per 868.5450 Product Code: 73BTT ## PREDICATE DEVICES Intertech/Inspiron Vapor Phase Model 009500 "Advanced" Humidifier Intertech/Inspiron Vapor Phase Model 009300 "Plus" Humidifier Intertech/Inspiron Vapor Phase Model 009900 Heated Wire Controller Fisher Paykell Model MR630 Humidifier Marquest Model SCT 3000 Humidifier RCI Model 380-88 {1}------------------------------------------------ #### DESCRIPTION The Cloud 1 Humidification System is used to deliver heat energy and humidity to a patient's proximal airway in those instances where the patient's natural mechanisms of heat retention and humidification are bypassed by intubation. The system consists of a humidifier that creates water vapor at an elevated temperature and mixes the vapor with air from a ventilator and a specialized breathing circuit including a heating element in either the inspiratory limb or both the inspiratory and expiratory limbs. The water content of the air exiting the humidifier is close to saturation at a desired proximal airway temperature. The breathing circuit heater adds heat energy to the air/vapor mixture as it travels from from the humidifier to the patient's proximal airway and, optionally, from the patient's airway to the ventilator expiratory valve. By reducing the temperature loss in the breathing tube, condensation of water vapor (rainout) is minimized resulting in safer operation and reduced clinical maintenance of the system. ### INDICATIONS FOR USE Humidifiers and heated circuit controllers are intended to be used on intubated patients who require supplemental heat and humidity to prevent hypothermia and drying of the tracheobronchial tract. ### CONTRAINDICATIONS, PRECAUTIONS, and WARNINGS Contraindications, cautions, and warnings are detailed in the product labeling. ### TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS The proposed system is a dual microprocessor controlled system with multiple redundant alarm and system check features. The humidification system uses the Vapor Phase transfer chamber concept that provides a physical separation between the water compartment and the vapor compartment by means of a hydrophobic membrane. This separation assures that a large bolus of liquid water cannot enter the patient's breathing circuit due to tipping of the humidifier. The construction of the chamber's membrane and the relatively high operating temperature allows the use of low cost distilled water instead of sterile water as is more commonly used in humidifiers. The proposed system uses a breathing circuit heater assembly that supports heater elements in the center of the inspiratory air flow with a polymer web. The heater elements are placed such that they cannot touch the wall of the breathing circuit tube, reducing the chance for the heater melting through the tube wall and creating a circuit leak. Locating the heater elements at the center of the tube optimizes heat transfer to the airflow, reducing the operating temperature of the heater elements, further reducing chance of melting the breathing tube. The heater element employs straight wires instead of the more conventional spiral wound wires to reduce the risk of hot spot formation due to uneven spiral pitch winding and subsequent melting of the heater assembly and/or breathing circuit tube. {2}------------------------------------------------ The support web serves as a structure to connect and support temperature sensors (thermistors), two extending to the proximal end of the heater assembly and another at the distal end of the heater assembly. The proximally located sensors measure proximal airway temperature (PAT) while the distally located sensor measures the chamber output temperature (COT). Additional conductive wires are extruded in the assembly support ribbon to electrically connect the PAT sensors to a cable assembly molded in the distal end. The cable assembly plugs into the humidifie/heated wire controller. ### NON-CLINICAL DATA The performance of the system was tested and compared to the performance of the Fisher Paykell and Marquest systems. In most flow/setpoint conditions, the RSP system delivered humidity closer to saturation than either of the competitors' systems. The RSP system provides greater safety by using a dual PAT sensor and tracking error detection, redundant latching high and low PAT alarms, redundant power switches for both the heater platen and the circuit heater, redundant latching platen overtemperature sensing and alarming, and tertiary safety with a platen thermal fuse in addition to the safety benefits of the transfer chamber and improved circuit heater constructions. ### CONCLUSION The testing performed and comparison to predicate devices demonstrate that the proposed device is safe and effective and is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. Sudan Shizzawa Gordon Shigezawa Director of Research and Development {3}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/3/Picture/1 description: The image is a black and white seal for the Department of Health & Human Services - USA. The seal is circular with the text "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - USA" arranged around the perimeter. In the center of the seal are three stylized profiles of human faces, stacked on top of each other. Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 MAY 2 4 1999 Mr. Gordon Shigezawa Director of Research and Development SIMS/Respiratory Support Products, Inc. 2552 McGaw Avenue Irvine, CA 92614 Re : K983862 Trade Name: Cloud 1 Humidification System Regulatory Class: II (two) Product Code: BTT Dated: March 8, 1999 Received: March 12, 1999 Dear Mr. Shiqezawa: 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 (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). 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 against 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 requirements, 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 requlation 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 {4}------------------------------------------------ #### Page 2 - Mr. Shigezawa 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 requlations. 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 labelinq regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. 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, "Misbrandinq by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR 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/dsma/dsmamain.html". Sincerely yours, Atl. A. Ciarlow L. /. Thomas J. Callahan, Ph.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {5}------------------------------------------------ Page_1__of_1_ 510(k) Number (if known):___ K983862 Device Name: Cloud 1 Humidification System Indications For Use: The Cloud 1 Humidification System is intended to warm and humidify gas before it is delivered to the airway of a patient requiring mechanical ventilation or ventilatory assistance. (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) Prescription Use_X (Per 21 CFR 801.109) OR Over-The-Counter Use__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Optional Format 1-2-96) Arle A. Ciarhansti. (Division Sign-Off) Division of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Neurological Devices 510(k) Number . 983862
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