K Number
K141753
Date Cleared
2014-10-16

(108 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
876.5980
Reference & Predicate Devices
Predicate For
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

The Aquarius™ Nasal Feeding Tubes, /Nasogastric & Nasojejunal / provide nutritional support for patients who require liquid feedings as a substitution for solid food. Intended for enteral administration of nutrients. fluids and/or medications into alimentary tract via natural nasoenteric route.

The Aquarius™ Nasogastric Tubes are for the administration of nutrition. fluids and/or medications by the natural naso-enteric route for the patients who are physically unable to ingest enough nutrients through normal mastication and deglutition. Nasogastric feeding tube is designated for patients who require intermittent or continued feeding/and or medication into the stomach.

The Aquarius™ Nasojejunal Feeding Tubes are for the administration of . nutrition, fluids and/or medications by the natural naso-enteric route for the patients who are physically unable to ingest enough nutrients through normal mastication and deglutition. Designated for patients who are critically ill and require early enteral feeding/and or medication into the small intestine; may be with a dual tube allowing simultaneous gastric drainage.

Device Description

The Aquarius™ Nasal Tube / Nasoqastric Tube (NG-Tube) & Nasojejunal Tube (NJ Tube) / are enteral feeding tubes comprised of flexible tubes and ENFit enteral specific connection access. The tubing part of the devices is constructed with radiopaque polyurethane material and with a hydrophilic coating at the distal end to assist the easy insertion of the tube. The Nasogastric Tube may be with metal stylet and/ or with weighted tip to assist the tube insertion and to maintain the tube in the place. The Nasoieiunal Tube is with stylet and with radiopaque polyurethane antenna tip at the distal end of the tubing to assist to advance the tube into the jejuna. There is an external marking on both NG & NJ-Tubes for measuring of the tube length inserted into the alimentary tract.

AI/ML Overview

This document describes the Aquarius™ Nasal Feeding Tubes (Nasogastric & Nasojejunal) and their substantial equivalence to predicate devices, based on nonclinical testing. It does not contain information about studies proving the device meets acceptance criteria or details regarding human reader performance, AI-assistance, or ground truth establishment for AI/ML-based devices.

Here's a breakdown of the available information based on your request:

1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance:

The document lists performance tests conducted, implying these tests serve as acceptance criteria. However, explicit numerical acceptance criteria and the quantitative reported performance for each are not provided in this document. Instead, it states that the device was "found to be in compliance with the design and performance requirements."

Acceptance Criteria (Implied from Tests Performed)Reported Device Performance
Biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5, -10, -6, -11, -3)Found to be in compliance
Leakage testingFound to be in compliance
Stress CrackingFound to be in compliance
Resistance to separation from axial loadFound to be in compliance
Resistance to separation from unscrewingFound to be in compliance
Resistance to overridingFound to be in compliance
Disconnection by unscrewingFound to be in compliance
ENFIT dimensional verificationFound to be in compliance
Flow rate testingFound to be in compliance
Device dimensional verificationFound to be in compliance
Tensile testingFound to be in compliance
Tubing resistance to kinkingFound to be in compliance
Misconnection testingFound to be in compliance
Risk Analysis (ISO 14971:2012)Found to be in compliance

2. Sample Size Used for the Test Set and Data Provenance:

This document summarizes nonclinical testing. It does not specify sample sizes or data provenance (e.g., country of origin, retrospective/prospective) for the tests conducted. These tests are typically performed on physical samples of the device, not patient data in the context of an AI/ML device.

3. Number of Experts Used to Establish Ground Truth for the Test Set and Qualifications:

This information is not applicable as the document describes nonclinical, physical device testing, not an AI/ML study requiring expert ground truth for patient data.

4. Adjudication Method for the Test Set:

This information is not applicable as the document describes nonclinical, physical device testing.

5. If a Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) Comparative Effectiveness Study Was Done:

No, an MRMC comparative effectiveness study was not conducted. This document describes the 510(k) premarket notification for a physical medical device (feeding tubes), not an AI/ML-driven diagnostic or assistive system that would typically undergo such a study.

6. If a Standalone (i.e., algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) Was Done:

No, a standalone performance study was not done. This is not an AI/ML device.

7. The Type of Ground Truth Used:

The "ground truth" for the nonclinical tests would be the established engineering specifications and international standards (e.g., ISO 80369-1:2010, EN1615:2000, ISO 10993 series, ISO 14971:2012). The device's physical properties and performance during these tests are compared against these predetermined specifications.

8. The Sample Size for the Training Set:

This information is not applicable as this is not an AI/ML device and therefore does not have a training set in that context.

9. How the Ground Truth for the Training Set Was Established:

This information is not applicable as this is not an AI/ML device.

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Public Health Service

Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002

June 20, 2016

Degania Silicone, Ltd. Zoya Lee RA CO Degania Bet Emek Hayarden Israel 1513000

Re: K141753

Trade/Device Name: Aquarius™ Nasal Feeding Tube Regulation Number: 21 CFR& 876.5980 Regulation Name: Gastrointestinal tubes and accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: PIF Dated: June 30, 2014 Received: June 30, 2014

Dear Zoya Lee:

This letter corrects our substantially equivalent letter of October 16, 2014.

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.

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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); medical device reporting (reporting of 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 Part 801), 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,

Benjamin R. Fisher -S

Benjamin Fisher, Ph.D. Director Division of Reproductive, Gastro-Renal, and Urological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) # K141753

Device Name Aquarius™ Nasal Feeding Tubes.

Indications for Use (Describe)

The Aquarius7M Nasogastric Tubes are for the administration of nutrition, fluids and/or medications by the natural nasoenteric route for the patients who are physically unable to ingest enough nutrients through normal mastication and deglution. Nasogastric feeding tube is designated for patients who require intermittent or continues feeding/and or medication into the stomach.

Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)

2 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

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FOR FDA USE ONLY

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Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) # K141753

Device Name Aquarius™ Nasal Feeding Tubes.

Indications for Use (Describe)

The Aquarius TM Nasojejunal Feeding Tubes are for the administration of nutrition, fluids and/or medications by the natural naso-enteric route for the patients who are physically unable to ingest enough nutrients through normal mastication and deglution. Designated for patients who are critically ill and require early enteral feeding/and or medication into the small intestine; may be with a dual tube allowing simultaneous gastric drainage.

Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)

2 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON A SEPARATE PAGE IF NEEDED.

FOR FDA USE ONLY

Concurrence of Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) (Signature)

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*DO NOT SEND YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE PRA STAFF EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW."

The burden time for this collection of information is estimated to average 79 hours per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data sources, gather and maintain the data needed and complete and review the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this information collection, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to:

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510(k) # K141753

510(k) summary

/In accordance to 21CFR Part 807.92/

a) Device name:

  • Trade name: Aquarius™ Nasal Feeding Tubes, /Nasogastric & . Nasojejunal/
  • Common name: Tubes, gastrointestinal ●
  • Regulation description: Gastrointestinal Tube and accessories, 31 CFR . 876.5980, code PIF, class II.

b) Submitter name:

Degania Silicone Ltd, Degania Bet, Israel, 1513000, www.degania-medical.com

Contact person:

Zoya Lee, RA CO, Degania Silicone Itd, Tel: 46726755122, e-mail: zoya@ds-il.com

c) Identification of Legally Marketed devices:

  • DOBBHOFF™ Dual Port Feeding Tube, cleared under 510(k) K112511 .
  • COMPAT Nasojejunal feeding tube, cleared under K961664

d) Device Brief Description

The Aquarius™ Nasal Tube / Nasoqastric Tube (NG-Tube) & Nasojejunal Tube (NJ Tube) / are enteral feeding tubes comprised of flexible tubes and ENFit enteral specific connection access. The tubing part of the devices is constructed with radiopaque polyurethane material and with a hydrophilic coating at the distal end to assist the easy insertion of the tube. The Nasogastric Tube may be with metal stylet and/ or with weighted tip to assist the tube insertion and to maintain the tube in the place. The Nasoieiunal Tube is with stylet and with radiopaque polyurethane antenna tip at the distal end of the tubing to assist to advance the tube into the jejuna. There is an external marking on both NG & NJ-Tubes for measuring of the tube length inserted into the alimentary tract.

e) Intended Use.

The Aquarius™ Nasal Feeding Tubes, /Nasogastric & Nasojejunal / provide nutritional support for patients who require liquid feedings as a substitution for solid food. Intended for enteral administration of nutrients. fluids and/or medications into alimentary tract via natural nasoenteric route.

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f) Indications for Use:

  • . The Aquarius™ Nasogastric Tubes are for the administration of nutrition. fluids and/or medications by the natural naso-enteric route for the patients who are physically unable to ingest enough nutrients through normal mastication and deglutition. Nasogastric feeding tube is designated for patients who require intermittent or continued feeding/and or medication into the stomach.
  • The Aquarius™ Nasojejunal Feeding Tubes are for the administration of . nutrition, fluids and/or medications by the natural naso-enteric route for the patients who are physically unable to ingest enough nutrients through normal mastication and deglutition. Designated for patients who are critically ill and require early enteral feeding/and or medication into the small intestine; may be with a dual tube allowing simultaneous gastric drainage.

g) Product Comparison Summary.

The proposed and predicated devices are all intended for providing of nutrients, fluids and/or medications for patients who require liguid feedings as a substitution for solid food. They have the same intended use and similar indication of use, the same general performance characteristic and principle of operations. Used with the connection to the same types of devices.

The placement technique for the proposed Nasogastric Tubes is the same as for the predicate device: insertion of the tube into the patient's stomach through the nasal passage and the esophagus.

The placement techniques for the proposed Nasojejunal Tube are the same: endoscopic, fluoroscopic placement, or preoperative placement as a part of laparotomy.

There are no significant differences that would affect the safety and effectiveness of the Aquarius™ Nasal Feeding Tubes as compared to the predicate devices.

h) Nonclinical testing.

The Aquarius™ Nasal Feeding Tubes have been tested and found to be in compliance with the design and performance requirements according to ISO 80369-1:2010, and EN1615:2000.

The following performance testing was conducted on of the Aquarius™ Nasal Feeding Tubes:

    1. Biocompatibility testing ( ISO 10993):
    • ✓ ISO 10993-5; Cytotoxicity test
    • V ISO 10993-10: Irritation and sensitization tests
    • ✓ ISO 10993-6: Implantation test
    • ✓ ISO 10993-11: Acute Toxicity test
    • V ISO 10993-3: Mutation Study
    1. Leakage testing
    1. Stress Cracking
    1. Resistance to separation from axial load
    1. Resistance to separation from unscrewing
    1. Resistance to overriding
    1. Disconnection by unscrewing

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    1. ENFIT dimensional verification
    1. Flow rate testing

10} Device dimensional verification

  1. Tensile testing

  2. Tubing resistance to kinking

13)Misconnection testing

14)Risk Analysis according to ISO 14971:2012

i) Conclusions.

The Aquarius™ Nasal Feeding Tubes (Nasogastric & Nasojejunal) are substantially equivalent to Dobbhoff™ Dual Port Feeding Tubes cleared under 510(k) K112511 and Compat™ Nasojejunal feeding tube cleared under K961664.

§ 876.5980 Gastrointestinal tube and accessories.

(a)
Identification. A gastrointestinal tube and accessories is a device that consists of flexible or semi-rigid tubing used for instilling fluids into, withdrawing fluids from, splinting, or suppressing bleeding of the alimentary tract. This device may incorporate an integral inflatable balloon for retention or hemostasis. This generic type of device includes the hemostatic bag, irrigation and aspiration catheter (gastric, colonic, etc.), rectal catheter, sterile infant gavage set, gastrointestinal string and tubes to locate internal bleeding, double lumen tube for intestinal decompression or intubation, feeding tube, gastroenterostomy tube, Levine tube, nasogastric tube, single lumen tube with mercury weight balloon for intestinal intubation or decompression, and gastro-urological irrigation tray (for gastrological use).(b)
Classification. (1) Class II (special controls). The barium enema retention catheter and tip with or without a bag that is a gastrointestinal tube and accessory or a gastronomy tube holder accessory is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.(2) Class I (general controls) for the dissolvable nasogastric feed tube guide for the nasogastric tube. The class I device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to § 876.9.