(62 days)
The ComfortMate™ Fluid Warming System is intended to be used for the warming of fluids prior to administration.
The ComfortMate™ Fluid Warming System is designed to warm fluids to 30℃ to 37℃ prior to patient administration, at flow rates of up to 200 ml/min. The ComfortMate™ consists of a reusable fluid warming unit and a single-use warmer disposable. To use the ComfortMate™, the warmer disposable is inserted into the warming unit. Once the warming unit's door is closed, the warmer disposable comes into contact with the warming unit heater plates. Fluids are warmed as they flow through the disposable. The knob on the front panel allows the user to choose from 9 temperature comfort settings. The ComfortMate™ has not been validated for the warming of blood or blood products.
The provided document is a 510(k) premarket notification for the ComfortMate™ Fluid Warming System. This type of document is a regulatory submission to the FDA demonstrating substantial equivalence to a predicate device, rather than a detailed study report proving device performance against specific acceptance criteria in a research setting. Therefore, many of the requested details about a study evaluating AI or specific acceptance criteria performance are not directly applicable or available in this document.
However, I can extract information related to the device's intended performance and the general safety and effectiveness statement.
1. A table of acceptance criteria and the reported device performance
The document does not explicitly present a table of acceptance criteria with corresponding performance data in the format typically seen for a new scientific study with specific metrics (e.g., sensitivity, specificity, accuracy). Instead, it describes functional characteristics that the device is designed to meet and states that verification testing confirmed these.
| Acceptance Criteria (Inferred from Device Description) | Reported Device Performance (From F. Safety Summary and 4. Does descriptive or performance information demonstrate equivalence?) |
|---|---|
| Warm fluids to 30℃ to 37℃ | "design verification testing indicate that the ComfortMate™ Warming Unit and Disposable function as intended" and "The results of this testing indicate that the ComfortMate™ system is safe and effective for its intended use." This implies the temperature range was met. |
| Operate at flow rates of up to 200 ml/min | "design verification testing indicate that the ComfortMate™ Warming Unit and Disposable function as intended" and "The results of this testing indicate that the ComfortMate™ system is safe and effective for its intended use." This implies the flow rate was met. |
| Safe and effective for intended use | "The ComfortMate™ verification testing rigorously tested the features of the ComfortMate™ system. The results of this testing indicate that the ComfortMate™ system is safe and effective for its intended use." |
2. Sample sized used for the test set and the data provenance (e.g. country of origin of the data, retrospective or prospective)
The document does not specify the sample size used for the "design verification testing" or the "ComfortMate™ verification testing." It also does not provide details on the data provenance, such as country of origin or whether the testing was retrospective or prospective. This information is typically found in detailed test reports, not in a 510(k) summary.
3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts (e.g. radiologist with 10 years of experience)
This information is not provided. The document refers to "design verification testing" and "ComfortMate™ verification testing" as the basis for its safety and effectiveness claims. The establishment of ground truth by independent experts with specific qualifications is not mentioned, as this is a device performance test, not a diagnostic or AI-based assessment.
4. Adjudication method (e.g. 2+1, 3+1, none) for the test set
Not applicable/not provided. This type of adjudication method is used in studies where multiple human readers assess a case, typically for diagnostic accuracy. The testing described here is for the functional performance of a fluid warming device.
5. If a multi reader multi case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was done, If so, what was the effect size of how much human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance
Not applicable. The ComfortMate™ Fluid Warming System is a medical device for warming fluids, not an AI or diagnostic application. Therefore, an MRMC comparative effectiveness study involving human readers and AI assistance is not relevant to this product.
6. If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the loop performance) was done
Not applicable. The ComfortMate™ Fluid Warming System is a physical device that functions with human interaction (loading disposable, setting temperature), not an algorithm or AI system.
7. The type of ground truth used (expert concensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc)
The "ground truth" for the ComfortMate™ Fluid Warming System's performance would be based on objective physical measurements during the "design verification testing." This would likely involve:
- Temperature measurements: Using calibrated thermometers to verify that fluids reach and maintain the specified temperature range (30℃ to 37℃).
- Flow rate measurements: Using flow meters to verify that the device can handle flow rates up to 200 ml/min.
- Safety mechanism testing: Verifying the proper function of alarms, cut-offs, and other safety features.
It does not rely on expert consensus, pathology, or outcomes data in the way an AI diagnostic device would.
8. The sample size for the training set
Not applicable. This device is not an AI system that requires a "training set."
9. How the ground truth for the training set was established
Not applicable. This device is not an AI system that requires a "training set."
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
JAN 1 0 2017
Ms. Karen St. Onge Director, Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs NxStage Medical, Incorporated 439 South Union Street, 5th Floor Lawrence, Massachusetts 01843
Re: K012832
Trade/Device Name: ComfortMate Fluid™ Warming System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5725 Regulation Name: Infusion Pump Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LGZ Dated: August 22, 2001 Received: August 23, 2001
Dear Ms. St. Onge:
This letter corrects our substantially equivalent letter of October 24, 2001.
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and 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) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). 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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Parts 801 and 809 ); medical device reporting (reporting of
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medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Parts 801 and 8091 ), please contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Industry and Consumer Education at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours,
Erin I. Keith -S
Erin I. Keith, M.S. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control, and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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Indications for Use Statement
Device Name:
ComfortMate™ Warming System
Indications for Use:
The ComfortMate™ Fluid Warming System is intended to be used for the warming of fluids prior to administration.
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Prescription Use_ ﻟﻤﺴﻠﻤﺎ (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
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Over-The-Counter Use
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NxStage Medical, Inc. ComfortMate™ Fluid Warming System 510(k) Premarket Notification
4012832
Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
This 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990.
A. Submitter's Information:
| Name: | NxStage Medical, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Address: | 439 South Union Street, 5th FloorLawrence, MA 01843 |
| Phone: | 1-978-687-4700 |
| Fax: | (978) 687-4800 |
| Contact Person: | Karen St. Onge,Director, Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs |
| Date of Preparation: | 22 August 2001 |
B. Device Name:
| Trade Name: | ComfortMate™ Fluid Warming System |
|---|---|
| Common/Usual Name: | Warmer, Thermal, Infusion Fluid |
| Classification Name: | Warmer, Thermal, Infusion Fluid |
C. Predicate Device Name:
The predicate devices for the ComfortMate™ Fluid Warming System are the following:
Warmer:
- Bair Hugger® Blood/Fluid Warmer #K973741 (4/30/98): ●
- MaxOne IV Fluid/Blood Warmer #K002409 (6/28/01); ●
- Medi-Temp II FW300 Blood/Fluid Warmer Originally 510(k)-cleared as the . Dupaco CounterFlo 300 Blood/Fluid Warmer System - #K950038.
Warmer Disposable:
- Bair Hugger® Blood/Fluid Warmer #K973741 (4/30/98); . Medi-Temp II FW300 Blood/Fluid Warmer - Originally 510(k)-cleared as the Dupaco CounterFlo 300 Blood/Fluid Warmer System - #K950038.
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NxStage Medical, Inc. ComfortMate™ Fluid Warming System 510(k) Premarket Notification
Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
D. Device Description/Indications for Use:
The ComfortMate™ Fluid Warming System is designed to warm fluids to 30℃ to 37℃ prior to patient administration, at flow rates of up to 200 ml/min. The ComfortMate™ consists of a reusable fluid warming unit and a single-use warmer disposable. To use the ComfortMate™, the warmer disposable is inserted into the warming unit. Once the warming unit's door is closed, the warmer disposable comes into contact with the warming unit heater plates. Fluids are warmed as they flow through the disposable. The knob on the front panel allows the user to choose from 9 temperature comfort settings. The ComfortMate™ has not been validated for the warming of blood or blood products.
Intended Use
The ComfortMate™ Fluid Warming System is intended to be used for the warming of fluids prior to administration.
E. Substantial Equivalence:
510(k) Substantial Equivalence Decision Making Process
1. Is the product a device?
YES - The components of the ComfortMate™ Fluid Warming System are devices pursuant to 21 CFR §201 [321] (h).
2. Does the new device have the same intended use?
YES - The intended use for the ComfortMate™ Fluid Warming System is equivalent to those for the predicate warming systems.
ComfortMate™ Fluid Warming System
The ComfortMate™ Fluid Warming System is intended to be used for the warming of fluids prior to administration.
Bair Hugger Ranger Blood/Fluid Warmer (#K973741)
The Bair Hugger Blood/Fluid Warmer is intended to warm blood, blood products and liquids.
MaxOne™ IV Fluid/Blood Warmer (#K002409)
The MaxOne™ IV Fluid/Blood Warmer is indicated for the warming of blood products and intravenous solutions prior to administration. It is intended to be used by healthcare professionals in hospital, clinical and field environments.
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NxStage Medical, Inc. ComfortMate™ Fluid Warming System 510(k) Premarket Notification
Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
Medi-Temp II Blood/Fluid Warmer (#K950038)
This device is intended to aid in the prevention of hypothermia during administration of blood, blood products, and other fluids.
3. Does the device have technological characteristics that raise new types of safety or effectiveness questions?
NO - The functional characteristics of the ComfortMate™ Fluid Warming System are equivalent to those of commercially available warming systems and raise no new types of safety or effectiveness questions. In addition, the results of design verification testing indicate that the ComfortMate™ Warming Unit and Disposable function as intended.
4. Does descriptive or performance information demonstrate equivalence?
YES - NxStage Medical, Inc. believes that the information provided in this submission clearly describes the ComfortMate™ Fluid Warming System and demonstrates that it is substantially equivalent to other commercially available warmers.
F. Safety Summary
The ComfortMate™ verification testing rigorously tested the features of the ComfortMate™ system. The results of this testing indicate that the ComfortMate™ system is safe and effective for its intended use.
G. General Safety and Effectiveness Concerns
The device labeling contains an Operator's Manual, which includes indications for use, cautions and warnings, as well as the general operating instructions required for proper use of the ComfortMate™ Fluid Warming System. This information promotes safe and effective use of the device.
Karen St Onge
Karen St. Onge Director, Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs
8/22/01
Date
§ 880.5725 Infusion pump.
(a)
Identification. An infusion pump is a device used in a health care facility to pump fluids into a patient in a controlled manner. The device may use a piston pump, a roller pump, or a peristaltic pump and may be powered electrically or mechanically. The device may also operate using a constant force to propel the fluid through a narrow tube which determines the flow rate. The device may include means to detect a fault condition, such as air in, or blockage of, the infusion line and to activate an alarm.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).