(402 days)
Not Found
No
The device description details a temperature control system based on feedback from thermistors and user-selected temperature settings, which is a standard control loop and does not indicate the use of AI or ML. The document explicitly states "Not Found" for mentions of AI, DNN, or ML, and there is no description of training or test sets, which are typical for AI/ML-based devices.
Yes.
The device is intended for "preventing or treating the effects of hypothermia," which falls under the definition of a therapeutic device as it provides treatment for a medical condition.
No
The device is a warming system designed to prevent or treat hypothermia, not to diagnose a medical condition. It provides therapeutic warming based on user selection or feedback control, without interpreting physiological signals for diagnosis.
No
The device description clearly outlines multiple hardware components including a bag with warming elements, a control module, a battery, cabling, and an AC charger. It is a physical warming system, not solely software.
Based on the provided information, the Geratherm SOS-Rescue Bag is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic) device.
Here's why:
- Intended Use: The intended use is to prevent or treat hypothermia in adults by providing whole-body warming. This is a therapeutic intervention applied directly to the patient's body.
- Device Description: The device is a physical warming system with a heated bag, control module, battery, and charger. It does not involve the examination of specimens derived from the human body (like blood, urine, tissue, etc.) to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening.
- Lack of IVD Characteristics: There is no mention of analyzing biological samples, detecting analytes, or providing diagnostic information based on in vitro testing.
IVD devices are specifically designed to perform tests on samples taken from the body, not to directly treat or interact with the body itself in a therapeutic manner like a warming system.
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Intended Use / Indications for Use
The Geratherm® SOS-Rescue Bag is designed to prevent and counteract accidental hypothermia in accident victims and patients who are being transported with or without a stretcher, by ambulance, rotary or fixed wing aircraft. Using the Geratherm® SOS Rescue Bag System lowers susceptibility to shock caused by the cold. In addition, patients experience a subjective reduced perception of pain.
The Geratherm SOS-Rescue Bag is a temperature controlled electric whole body warming system intended for use in preventing or treating the effects of hypothermia in adults while at the rescue scene or during transport by air or ground to a medical facility.
Product codes
DWJ
Device Description
The Geratherm SOS-Rescue Bag is made up of five major components:
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Bag: The main functional element is 78.75 inches (200cm) by 31.5 inches (80 cm) comprised of two primary elements:
(a) The bag is constructed like a sleeping bag with an actively warmed upper panel and insulated bottom panel. The upper warming cover uses electrically resistive woven carbon fiber elements to generate warmth. The warming elements are sandwiched between two layers of Dacron® polyester hollow fiber insulating fleece. Lastly, the polvester fleece/carbon fiber layers are encapsulated with a waterproof polyurethane / polyester cloth laminate outside layer. A permanently attached power is cable located near the upper corner of the active warming cover. The free end is plugged into the power control module via color-coded quick-connect power connectors. The top warming cover is permanently sewn along one entire side to the insulated "bottom" panel. This arrangement allows top panel to be folded over the patient and secured once the patient has been placed in a prone position on the bottom panel. The bottom panel has 9 (nine) handholds around its perimeter that lets rescue personnel carry or move a supine patient without the use of a stretcher.
(b) A removable waterproof polyurethane / polyester cloth laminate protective liner is attached to the bag's inner surface. The protective cover is held in place to the bag's inner surfaces with Velcro® attachments. This attachment system permits easy removal for machine washing and disinfecting. -
Control Module: The control module is a impact plastic housing that contains the electronic circuitry. The module regulates bag temperature through a feedback circuit employing two thermistor temperature sensing systems. Operator control is achieved through the use of four buttons located on the face of the module: an on button, off button, a 37° C (98.6°F) select button, and a 42° C (107.6°F) select button. The control module uses LED arrays to display both bag temperature and battery power status. Normal functions are monitored both through visual displays and audible signal. Power sources include the following: the auxiliary battery, an automotive type power supply outlet, or an aircraft power supply outlet. Either 12 volt DC automotive or 24-28 volt DC aircraft power sources may be used to power the unit.
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Battery: The Geratherm SOS-Rescue Bag uses a sealed lead-acid gel rechargeable battery of 10-ampere hour capacity.
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Cabling: The Geratherm SOS-Rescue Bag has a power cable permanently attached to the upper corner. The cable attaches directly to the Control Module, The cable supplying power to the power module has a color-coded quick connect on the module end and a connecter that fits the auxiliary battery or automotive/aircraft DC power outlets on the other.
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AC Charger: The Geratherm SOS-Rescue Bag employs a 12 volt, DC, 2ampere hour output battery charger to charge the battery or maintain full battery status. The charger may be used with either 110 or 240 Volt, 50 or 60 Hertz, AC input electric current.
Mentions image processing
Not Found
Mentions AI, DNN, or ML
Not Found
Input Imaging Modality
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Anatomical Site
whole body
Indicated Patient Age Range
adults
Intended User / Care Setting
Not Found
Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
Not Found
Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
Not Found
Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)
A formal clinical evaluation was performed at the Mayo Clinic comparing passive warming and active warming using Geratherm resistive carbon fiber electrical warming technology.
Alexander Kober, MD; Thomas Scheck, BS; Béla Fülesdi, MD; Frank Lieba, BS: Wolfgang Vlach, BS: Alexander Friedman, MD: & Daniel I. Sessler, MD . "Effectiveness of Resistive Heating Compared With Passive Warming in Treating Hypothermia Associated With Minor Trauma: A Randomized Trial," Mayo Clinic Proc. 2001:76:369-375
Results: Patients who were transported with Geratherm (Thermamed) electric / carbon fiber active warming systems experienced significantly lower degrees of hypothermia than those who were transported using passive warming techniques.
Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
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Predicate Device(s)
Reference Device(s)
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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information
Not Found
§ 870.5900 Thermal regulating system.
(a)
Identification. A thermal regulating system is an external system consisting of a device that is placed in contact with the patient and a temperature controller for the device. The system is used to regulate patient temperature.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).
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051336 RG Medical Diagnostics
JUN 2 9 2006
510(k) Premarket Notification Summary
Geratherm® SOS-Rescue Bag
Common Name - Warming Bag Classification name- Thermal Regulating System (870.5900) Predicate Device - ChillBuster™ Portable Electric Blanket (Thermogear, Inc. K991684)
The following material presents the 510 (k) Summary for the Geratherm® SOS-Rescue Bag
21130 Bridge Street • Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: 888-596-9498 ● Fax: 248-750-0187 ● Website: www.rgmd.com
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Premarket (510K) Summary
Submitter Information
RG Enterprises, Inc. (dba) RG Medical Diagnostics 21130 Bridge Street Southfield. MI 48034 888-596-9498 Date Prepared 04/01/05
Device Name:
Proprietary name: Geratherm SOS-Rescue Bag (Thermamed "Smartcare") Common name: Hypothermic Therapy System CDRH Product Regulation: Thermal Regulation System (21 CFR, 870.5900)
Establishment Registration Number: 1835242
Classification: II (DWJ)
Predicate Device:
RG Medical Diagnostics, 21130 Bridge Street, Southfield, Michigan, 48034 has designated The Chillbuster™ Portable Electric Blanket System, Model 8001, manufactured by Thermogear, Inc. 18005 Lower Boones Ferry Rd., Togart, OR 977224 as the Predicate Device for the Geratherm SOS-Rescue Bag, manufactured by Geratherm AG, Fahrenheitstrasse 1, D-98716 Geschwenda/Germany.
Statement of Substantial Equivalence:
Geratherm SOS-Rescue Bag is substantially equivalent to:
- ChillBuster™ Portable Electric Blanket (Thermogear, Inc K991684)
Description of Device:
The Geratherm SOS-Rescue Bag is made up of five major components:
- Bag: The main functional element is 78.75 inches (200cm) by 31.5 inches (80 cm) comprised of two primary elements:
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(a) The bag is constructed like a sleeping bag with an actively warmed upper panel and insulated bottom panel. The upper warming cover uses electrically resistive woven carbon fiber elements to generate warmth. The warming elements are sandwiched between two layers of Dacron® polyester hollow fiber insulating fleece. Lastly, the polvester fleece/carbon fiber layers are encapsulated with a waterproof polyurethane / polyester cloth laminate outside layer. A permanently attached power is cable located near the upper corner of the active warming cover. The free end is plugged into the power control module via color-coded quick-connect power connectors. The top warming cover is permanently sewn along one entire side to the insulated "bottom" panel. This arrangement allows top panel to be folded over the patient and secured once the patient has been placed in a prone position on the bottom panel. The bottom panel has 9 (nine) handholds around its perimeter that lets rescue personnel carry or move a supine patient without the use of a stretcher. (b) A removable waterproof polyurethane / polyester cloth laminate protective liner is attached to the bag's inner surface. The protective cover is held in place to the bag's inner surfaces with Velcro® attachments. This attachment system permits easy removal for machine washing and disinfecting.
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Control Module: The control module is a impact plastic housing that contains the electronic circuitry. The module regulates bag temperature through a feedback circuit employing two thermistor temperature sensing systems. Operator control is achieved through the use of four buttons located on the face of the module: an on button, off button, a 37° C (98.6°F) select button, and a 42° C (107.6°F) select button. The control module uses LED arrays to display both bag temperature and battery power status. Normal functions are monitored both through visual displays and audible signal. Power sources include the following: the auxiliary battery, an automotive type power supply outlet, or an aircraft power supply outlet. Either 12 volt DC automotive or 24-28 volt DC aircraft power sources may be used to power the unit.
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Battery: The Geratherm SOS-Rescue Bag uses a sealed lead-acid gel rechargeable battery of 10-ampere hour capacity.
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Cabling: The Geratherm SOS-Rescue Bag has a power cable permanently attached to the upper corner. The cable attaches directly to the Control Module, The cable supplying power to the power module has a color-coded quick connect on the module end and a connecter that fits the auxiliary battery or automotive/aircraft DC power outlets on the other.
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AC Charger: The Geratherm SOS-Rescue Bag employs a 12 volt, DC, 2ampere hour output battery charger to charge the battery or maintain full battery status. The charger may be used with either 110 or 240 Volt, 50 or 60 Hertz, AC input electric current.
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Intended Use
The Geratherm® SOS-Rescue Bag is designed to prevent and counteract accidental hypothermia in accident victims and patients who are being transported with or without a stretcher, by ambulance, rotary or fixed wing aircraft. Using the Geratherm® SOS Rescue Bag System lowers susceptibility to shock caused by the cold. In addition, patients experience a subjective reduced perception of pain.
Non-Clinical Performance Data
The studies reported in this subsection were conducted by CE-LAB GmbH, iMG gGmbH, TREO Electrooptik GmbH, and TÜV GmbH
- The Geratherm SOS-Rescue Bag has been tested to the following Standards: standards:
General Medical Safety:
EMC Specification EN 60601-1-2:2001. NATO Standard DCS01, DCE01. Generic Specification of SPAME ( Special Purpose Aeromedical Equipment) Issue 3, page 16, No. 62 (vibration). IEC 60601-1:1990 + A1:1993 + A2:1995 IEC 60601-2-35:1996 EN 60601-2-32:1996 CE 0118 ISO 13485:2003 UL AWM Style 1007 & 1589 UL VW-1 FT
Clinical Performance Data
A formal clinical evaluation was performed at the Mayo Clinic comparing passive warming and active warming using Geratherm resistive carbon fiber electrical warming technology.
Alexander Kober, MD; Thomas Scheck, BS; Béla Fülesdi, MD; Frank Lieba, BS: Wolfgang Vlach, BS: Alexander Friedman, MD: & Daniel I. Sessler, MD . "Effectiveness of Resistive Heating Compared With Passive Warming in Treating Hypothermia Associated With Minor Trauma: A Randomized Trial," Mayo Clinic Proc. 2001:76:369-375
Results: Patients who were transported with Geratherm (Thermamed) electric / carbon fiber active warming systems experienced significantly lower degrees of hypothermia than those who were transported using passive warming techniques.
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Verification of Operation Under Non-Laboratory Conditions
The Geratherm SOS-Rescue Bag was tested according to the Operating Manual.and was found to prevent or reduce hypothermia by the following organizations:
CE 0118
SAMU 38 - Helicopter Mountain Rescue, Grenoble, France
ADAC Helicopter Helicopter Rescueservice, Munich, Germany
Royal Dutch Army, Helicopter Catastrophe Rescueteam, Netherlands
REGA - Mountain rescue service, REGA - Centre Zürich Airport, Zürich, Switzerland
Conclusions Drawn from Clinical and Non-Clinical Testing
The Geratherm SOS-Rescue Bag performed according to specification and compared favorably to the Predicate Device. No new issues of safety or effectiveness were found to arise in the Geratherm SOS-Rescue Bag when compared to the Predicate Device.
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| Features | Geratherm® SOS-Rescue Bag | ChillBuster™ Model 8001 |
|---|---|---|
| Indications for Use | preventing / counteracting hypothermia | preventing / counteracting hypothermia |
| Function | low-level distributed heat to patient | low-level distributed heat to patient |
| Heat Delivery Mechanism | conduction | conduction |
| Heat Source | resistive carbon fiber cloth in insulated cover | thermal wire in blanket |
| Electrical Requirements | 12 VDC & 24-28 VDC @ 7 Amp | 12 VDC @ 3.2 Amp |
| Heating Element Power | 120 W (max) | 40 W (approx) |
| Heat Presented to Patient | 37° C (98.6° F) or, 42° C (107.6° F) | 105° F |
| User Heat Output Control | Regulated 37° C or, Regulated 42° C | Un-calibrated continuous 20W-40W |
| Thermal Temperature Cutoff | 37° C (98.6° F) or, 42° C (107.6° F) | 105° F |
| Alarms | Audible and Visual | none disclosed |
| Circuit Protection | multiple fault sensors, circuit breaker and fused controller | Fused positive battery lead |
| Internal Diagnostics | Continuous automatic self testing | none disclosed |
| Safety Agency Approvals | TUV Munich | TUV Rheinland |
| EMC Compatibility Testing | IEC 601-1-2 | IEC 601-1-2 |
| Cross-Contamination Protection | Disposable single use liner | Disposable single use liner |
| Cytotoxicity | L 929-Proliferation; EN 30993-5,-12; OSI 10993-5,-12; LM SOP 4-06-01 | |
| Controller Diagnostic Display | cover temperature, battery power level, fault detection, fault identification | |
| Bag Material | polyurethane film and Dacron® Polyester cloth laminate with Dacron® hollow filament fleece interior | Oxford nylon and nylon acrylic |
| Control Unit Construction | High Impact Polycarbonate | Flame retardant polycarbonate |
| Bag Cleaning | Machine wash - protective cover. Hand wash bag. | Machine wash and dry |
| System Weight | 9.6 lbs (4.35 kg) /w control unit | 8 lbs |
| Disinfection | Suitable for spray or sponge applied water based disinfectants | No information |
Comparison of Technological Characteristics ( SOS-Rescue Bag vs Predicate device)
21130 Bridge Street
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
JUN 2 9 2006
R.G. Enterprises, Inc. c/o Mr. Ronald G. Letoutneau President 21130 Bridge Street Southfield, MI 48034
Re: K051336
Geratherm SOS-Rescue Bag Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.5900 Regulation Name: Thermal Regulating System Regulatory Class: Class II (Two) Product Code: DWJ Dated: June 21, 2006 Received: June 23, 2006
Dear Mr. Letoutneau:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA). 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 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning vour device in the Federal Register.
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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 Part 801); 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.
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 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 regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0120. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.
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Sincerely yours.
Duna R. bohner
ABram D. Zuckerman, M.D. -Director Division of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): K051336
Device Name: Geratherm SOS-Rescue Bag
Indications For Use:
The Geratherm SOS-Rescue Bag is a temperature controlled electric whole body warming system intended for use in preventing or treating the effects of hypothermia in adults while at the rescue scene or during transport by air or ground to a medical facility.
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Duna R. Lochner
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Division of Cardiovascular Devices
510(k) Number Koss (336
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