K Number
K062104
Device Name
TALKING TRACH
Date Cleared
2007-04-20

(270 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
868.5800
Reference & Predicate Devices
Predicate For
N/A
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

The EMS Talking Trach tracheostomy tube, cuffed, is intended to provide tracheal access for airway management of tracheostomized patient. The device allows tracheostomy patients with a functional larynx and an unobstructed upper airway to vocalize / phonate. The Inner Speech cannula allows vocalization with the tracheostomy tube's cuff to remain inflated for ventilator dependent patients. For adult patients > 30 kg.

Device Description

The proposed EMS Talking Trach is a tracheostomy tube which allows patients who are ventilator dependent or spontaneously breathing to speak or phonate. It can be used with patients on ventilators while the cuff is "up" or inflated. It is offered in sizes from 4.0 to 10.0 mm with disposable standard and speaking inner cannula.

AI/ML Overview

The provided text describes the EMS Talking Trach, a tracheostomy tube designed to allow patients to speak or phonate, even while on a ventilator with the cuff inflated. The submission focuses on demonstrating substantial equivalence to predicate devices rather than presenting a study with detailed acceptance criteria and performance data for a novel device.

Therefore, the requested information about acceptance criteria and a study proving the device meets them cannot be fully extracted in the typical sense for a diagnostic or AI device. However, based on the provided document, here's an interpretation of the performance claims and the study design where applicable:

1. A table of acceptance criteria and the reported device performance

The submission claims "substantial equivalence" as its primary acceptance criterion. The performance attributes mentioned are expected to be "substantially equivalent to predicate" for the EMS Talking Trach.

Acceptance CriterionReported Device Performance (Claimed)
Ventilator Performance:
Peak Pressure (ventilator)Substantially equivalent to predicate when testing at various flow rates.
Peak Pressure (intra-pulmonary)Substantially equivalent to predicate when testing at various flow rates.
Expiratory Flow (average)Substantially equivalent to predicate.
Expiratory Flow (Peak)Substantially equivalent to predicate.
General EquivalenceThere are no significant differences that affect the safety or effectiveness of the intended device as compared to the predicate devices (Passy Muir – K962714, Portex – Trach Talk – K972385, and Shiley – Trach tubes – K962173).
Standards ComplianceComply with ISO 5366.1, 5366-3.

2. Sample size used for the test set and the data provenance

The document does not describe a clinical study with a "test set" in the context of device performance evaluation based on patient data for diagnostic accuracy. The performance claims are based on engineering tests for ventilator compatibility rather than human subject data. Therefore, details like data provenance or test set sample sizes for human subjects are not provided. The testing appears to be primarily bench testing (in vitro simulation) to assess ventilator performance.

3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts

Not applicable. The submission focuses on physical and functional equivalence to predicate devices, not on a diagnostic task requiring expert-established ground truth. The "ground truth" for ventilator performance would be established by the physical measurements from testing equipment.

4. Adjudication method for the test set

Not applicable, as no human-reviewed test set data for diagnostic performance is described.

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. This device is a medical instrument (tracheostomy tube), not an AI-powered diagnostic tool, and therefore, an MRMC study comparing human readers with and without AI assistance is not relevant or described.

6. If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done

Not applicable. This is a physical medical device, not an algorithm.

7. The type of ground truth used (expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc.)

For the ventilator performance testing, the "ground truth" would be the objectively measured values of peak pressure and expiratory flow from the testing equipment, compared against the values obtained from the predicate devices under similar conditions. This is a form of engineering/bench test data ground truth.

8. The sample size for the training set

Not applicable. There is no training set in the context of machine learning or AI algorithms for this device submission.

9. How the ground truth for the training set was established

Not applicable, as there is no training set.

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510(k) Summary

Non-Confidential Summary of Safety and Effectiveness

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Engineered Medical System, Inc. 2055 Executive Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46241

Tel - (317) 246-5500 Fax - (317) 246-5501

Official Contact:Jeff Quinn - President
Proprietary or Trade Name:Talking Trach
Common/Usual Name:Tracheostomy tube
Classification Name:Tube, tracheostomy and tube cuff
Device:Traceostomy tube with inner cannula
Predicate Devices:Passy Muir - K962714Portex - Trach Talk – K972385Shiley - Trach tubes - K962173

Device Description -- - The proposed EMS Talking Trach is a tracheostomy tube which allows patients who are ventilator dependent or spontaneously breathing to speak or phonate. It can be used with patients on ventilators while the cuff is "up" or inflated. It is offered in sizes from 4.0 to 10.0 mm with disposable standard and speaking inner cannula.

Indications for Use -- The EMS Talking Trach tracheostomy tube, cuffed, is intended to provide tracheal access for airway management of tracheostomized patient. The device allows tracheostomy patients with a functional larynx and an unobstructed upper airway to vocalize / phonate. The Inner Speech cannula allows vocalization with the tracheostomy tube's cuff to remain inflated for ventilator dependent patients.

Patient Population -- For adult patients > 30 kg.

Environment of Use -- Home, hospital, and sub-acute care settings

Contraindications --Do not use this tracheostomy tube with abnormal upper airway anatomy or pathology as this may result in partial or total airway obstruction.

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Non-Confidential Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Page 2 of 2 18-Apr-07

Device Attributes:
EMS Talking Trach
Attributes
Intended useGeneralTo provide tracheal access for airway management oftracheostomized patient.
Intended useSpecificCan allow a patient to phonate with cuff up while on aventilator as well be used with a standard inner cannula or as astandard tracheostomy tube
Environments of useHome, hospital, sub-acute care settings
Patient PopulationFor adult patients > 30 kg.
ContraindicationsNot for abnormal airway anatomy
PrescriptionPrescription
Design
Outer tubeSizes 4 to 10 with or without fenestration
Inner cannulaStandard disposableSpeech inner cannula
Materials
Components in air pathwayPVC, Silicone
Performance
Ventilator performanceSubstantially equivalent to predicate when testingPeak Pressure as measured by the ventilator at various flow rates Peak Pressure - intra-pulmonary at various flow rates Expiratory Flow (average) Expiratory Flow (Peak)
StandardsComply with ISO 5366.1, 5366-3

Differences between Other Legally Marketed Predicate Devices

The EMS Talking Trach is viewed as substantially equivalent to the following predicate devices – Passy Muir – K962714, Portex – Trach Talk – K972385, and Shiley – Trach tubes – K962173.

There are no significant differences that affect the safety or effectiveness of the intended device as compared to the predicate devices.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

Engineered Medical Systems, Incorporated C/O Mr. Paul Dryden President ProMedic, Incorporated 3460 Pointe Creek Court #102 Bonita Springs, Florida 34134-2015

APR 2 0 2007

Re: K062104 Trade/Device Name: EMS Talking Trach Regulation Number: 868.5800 Regulation Name: Tracheostomy Tube and Tube Cuff Regulatory Class: II Product Code: BTO Dated: March 23, 2007 Received: March 26, 2007

Dear Mr. Dryden:

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 your device in the Federal Register.

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Page 2 - Mr. Dryden

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.

Sincerely yours,

Sayete Y. Michael O m.D.

Chiu Lin, Ph.D. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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Indications for Use Statement

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510(k) Number: K062104

Device Name:

EMS Talking Trach

Indications for Use:

The EMS Talking Trach tracheostomy tube, cuffed, is intended to provide tracheal access for airway management of tracheostomized patient. The device allows tracheostomy patients with a functional larynx and an unobstructed upper airway to vocalize / phonate. The Inner Speech cannula allows vocalization with the tracheostomy tube's cuff to remain inflated for ventilator dependent patients. For adult patients > 30 kg.

Prescription Use XX (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

or

Over-the-counter use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Suette Y. Michie MD.

ion Control, Related Devices

K06 2104

§ 868.5800 Tracheostomy tube and tube cuff.

(a)
Identification. A tracheostomy tube and tube cuff is a device intended to be placed into a surgical opening of the trachea to facilitate ventilation to the lungs. The cuff may be a separate or integral part of the tracheostomy tube and is, when inflated, intended to establish a seal between the tracheal wall and the tracheostomy tube. The cuff is used to prevent the patient's aspiration of substances, such as blood or vomit, or to provide a means for positive-pressure ventilation of the patient. This device is made of either stainless steel or plastic.(b)
Classification. Class II.