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The T-Piece Resuscitator is a gas powered emergency resuscitator intended to provide emergency respiratory support by means of a face mask or a tube inserted into a patient's airway. It is intended for use with patients weighing greater than 10kg (>22lb).
The Mercury T-Piece Resuscitator is manually operated, gas powered resuscitator for use with patients greater than 10 kg (>22 lb).
It is a simple T-piece, with a manometer and the ability to adjust Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP) and Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP). It incorporates a pressure relief valve for excessive pressure.
The T-Piece Resuscitator can be connected to the patient via a face mask, Supraglottic airway or endotracheal tube.
The provided document describes the Mercury T-Piece Resuscitator and its substantial equivalence to predicate devices, focusing on non-clinical testing for performance. This is a 510(k) premarket notification summary, which means the device is being compared to an already legally marketed device (predicate device) and does not involve AI or complex analytical studies in the way modern AI/ML medical devices would.
Therefore, many of the requested categories in the prompt are not applicable to this document. I will focus on the information that can be extracted directly from the provided text.
Here's the breakdown based on the provided document:
Acceptance Criteria and Device Performance
The acceptance criteria are generally aligned with the performance requirements outlined in ISO 10651-5 - Particular Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance for Gas Powered Resuscitators. The "Reported Device Performance" column reflects the specifications of the proposed Mercury Medical T-Piece Resuscitator as presented in comparison tables with its predicate devices.
| Acceptance Criteria (Derived from Predicate & ISO 10651-5) | Reported Device Performance (Mercury Medical T-Piece Resuscitator) |
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| Indications for Use: Provide emergency respiratory support by face mask or tube; patients > 10kg (>22lbs). | The T-Piece Resuscitator is a gas-powered emergency resuscitator intended to provide emergency respiratory support by means of a face mask or a tube inserted into a patient's airway. It is intended for use with patients weighing greater than 10kg (>22lb). |
| Environment of Use: Hospital, sub-acute facilities, and pre-hospital (EMS). | Hospital, sub-acute facilities, and pre-hospital (EMS). |
| Patient Population: Patients greater than 10 Kg (>22 lbs.). | Patients greater than 10 Kg (>22 lbs.) |
| Ventilation Frequency: Manually delivered by the user up to 60 BPM. | Manually delivered by the user up to 60 BPM. |
| Maximum Pressure Relief: Factory set at 40 cm H2O (predicate range 5-80 cm H2O). | 60 cm H2O (Factory set at 40 cm H2O). |
| Delivered Pressure: Up to 60 cm H2O (predicate range 5-80 cm H2O). | Up to 60 cm H2O. |
| Delivered Volume: (Predicate range 190 - 675 ml with flow rates between 4 - 36 lpm). | 60 - 700 ml with flow rates between 5 - 35 lpm. |
| Inspiratory Resistance: (Predicate: Less than - 5 cm H2O). | 2 cm H2O at minimum PEEP setting @ 60 lpm. |
| Expiratory Resistance: (Predicate: Less than + 5 cm H2O). | 2.4 cm H2O at minimum PEEP setting @ 60 lpm. |
| Oxygen Concentration with optional blender: (Predicate range: 21-100%). | 21 - 98% based upon blender setting. |
| Manometer Range: (Predicate range: -20 to 80 cm H2O). | Up to 60 cmH2O (Cleared under K954486). |
| Manometer Accuracy: (Predicate: +/- 2 cm H2O). | +/- 3 cm H2O up to 15 cm H2O; +/- 5 cm H2O > 15 cm H2O. |
| Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP): (Predicate range: 5-80 cm H2O). | 0-60 cm H2O. |
| Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP): (Predicate uses CPAP instead; reference NeoTee has PEEP). | 0 to 60 cm H2O. |
| Operational Gas Flow Rate: (Predicate range: 0-60 lpm). | 0 - 35 lpm. |
| Operational time with 400 L cylinder: (Predicate @ 36 lpm - 10 minutes). | @ 35 lpm - 11 minutes. |
| Dead space of circuit: (Predicate: < 15 ml). | < 7.5 ml. |
| Operating Temperature Range: (Predicate range: 10 to 40°C). | -18 to 60°C. |
| Storage Temperature: (Predicate range: -20 to 60°C). | -40 to 50°C. |
| Immersion Resistance: Temporary submersion of circuit does not affect functionality. | Temporary submersion of circuit does not affect functionality. |
| Vomitus Resistance: Meets ISO 10651-5. | Tested per ISO 10651-5. |
| Water Immersion: Meets ISO 10651-5. | Tested per ISO 10651-5. |
| Oxygen Concentration: Meets ISO 10651-5. | Tested per ISO 10651-5. |
| Pressure Limitation: Meets ISO 10651-5. | Tested per ISO 10651-5. |
| Storage/Operating Conditions: Meets ISO 10651-5. | Tested per ISO 10651-5. |
| Drop: Meets ISO 10651-5. | Tested per ISO 10651-5. |
The study that proves the device meets the acceptance criteria is a series of "Bench testing" performed according to ISO 10651-5 for gas powered resuscitators. The document explicitly states: "We have demonstrated that the T-Piece Resuscitator meets the performance and design specifications requirements as outlined in requirements and specifications as outlined in ISO 10651-5 - Particular Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance for Gas Powered Resuscitators."
Additional Information on the Study:
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Sample size used for the test set and the data provenance (e.g., country of origin of the data, retrospective or prospective):
- The document describes "bench testing" which implies tests on physical devices rather than patient data. Therefore, details like "country of origin of the data" or "retrospective/prospective" are not applicable. The sample size for the bench tests is not specified in the provided summary.
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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 is not applicable as the study involves bench testing of a physical medical device, not a diagnostic or AI algorithm relying on expert interpretation of data. The ground truth is established by the performance standards outlined in ISO 10651-5.
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Adjudication method (e.g. 2+1, 3+1, none) for the test set:
- This is not applicable to a physical device performance test assessed against engineering standards.
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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:
- This is not applicable. This is a physical medical device (resuscitator), not an AI/ML diagnostic tool.
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If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the loop performance) was done:
- This is not applicable. This is a physical medical device.
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The type of ground truth used (expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc.):
- The "ground truth" for the device's performance is based on engineering and safety standards, specifically ISO 10651-5 - Particular Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance for Gas Powered Resuscitators.
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The sample size for the training set:
- This is not applicable. The device is a physical resuscitator, not an AI/ML algorithm that requires a "training set."
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How the ground truth for the training set was established:
- This is not applicable, as there is no training set for a physical device.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
October 17, 2014
Mercury Medical, Incorporated C/O Mr. Paul Dryden President ProMedic, Inc. 24301 Woodsage Drive Bonita Springs, FL 34134-2958
Re: K142096
Trade/Device Name: T-Piece Resuscitator Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5925 Regulation Name: Powered Emergency Ventilator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: BTL Dated: August 14, 2014 Received: August 15, 2014
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. 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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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
Device Name
T-piece Resuscitator Indications for Use (Describe)
The T-Piece Resuscitator is a gas powered emergency resuscitator intended to provide emergency respiratory support by means of a face mask or a tube inserted into a patient's airway. It is intended for use with patients weighing greater than 10kg (>22lb).
Environment of Use - Hospital, sub-acute facilities, and pre-hospital (EMS)
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| Mercury Medical, Inc.11300 - 49th St. NorthClearwater, FL 33762-4807 | Tel – (727) 573-0088Fax – (727) 571-3922 |
|---|---|
| Official Contact: | Jeff Ratner - VP Engineering and Quality Assurance |
| Proprietary or Trade Name: | T-Piece Resuscitator |
| Common/Usual Name: | Powered emergency ventilator |
| Classification Code /Name: | BTL - powered emergency ventilatorCFR 868.5925 |
| Device: | T-Piece Resuscitator |
| Predicate Devices: | NeoForce – ISPIRA - K092085Mercury - NeoTee™ - K093913 |
Device Description:
The Mercury T-Piece Resuscitator is manually operated, gas powered resuscitator for use with patients greater than 10 kg (>22 lb).
It is a simple T-piece, with a manometer and the ability to adjust Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP) and Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP). It incorporates a pressure relief valve for excessive pressure.
The T-Piece Resuscitator can be connected to the patient via a face mask, Supraglottic airway or endotracheal tube.
Indications for Use:
The T-Piece Resuscitator is a gas powered emergency resuscitator intended to provide emergency respiratory support by means of a face mask or a tube inserted into a patient's airway. It is intended for use with patients weighing greater than 10kg (>22 lbs.).
Environment of Use: Hospital, sub-acute facilities, and pre-hospital (EMS)
Substantial Equivalence:
The Mercury T-Piece Resuscitator is a similar design T-piece resuscitation system to our own reference device, Mercury NeoTee™ (K093913) and with the NeoForce ISPIRA (K092085) for the indications for use and patient population. We will provide information which demonstrates that the proposed device is substantially equivalent to the predicates.
Table 5.1 lists the similarities and differences of the predicate. NeoForce ISPIRA (K092085) and the proposed device. While Table 5.2 compares the reference device, Mercury NeoTeeTM (K093913) which has the identical design of patient circuit but is indicated for neonate / infant populations and a more limited environment of use.
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Summary of substantial equivalence Table 5.1 - Table of the Similarities and Differences of Proposed Device vs. the Predicate
| ProposedMercury Medical T-PieceResuscitator | PredicateNeoForce ISPIRAK092085 | |
|---|---|---|
| Indications for Use | The T-Piece Resuscitator is a poweredemergency ventilator intended toprovide emergency respiratory supportby means of a face mask or a tubeinserted into a patient's airway. It isintended for use with patients greaterthan 10kg (>22 lbs.). | The NeoForce ISPIRA ResuscitationSystem is a manually operated, gaspowered resuscitator intended forcontrolled and accurate pulmonaryresuscitation and emergency respiratorysupport of pediatric and adult patientswith a body weight of more than 22 lbs.(10 kg) in the hospital, pre-hospital(EMS), and sub-acute / alternate sitefacility environments via face mask,laryngeal mask or endotracheal tube.The device is also intended to provideCPAP to spontaneously breathingpatients in the hospital, pre-hospital(EMS) and sub-acute / alternate sitefacility environments via face mask,laryngeal mask or endotracheal tube. |
| Environment of use | Hospital, sub-acute facilities, and pre-hospital (EMS) | Hospital, pre-hospital (EMS), and sub-acute / alternate site facilityenvironments |
| Patient Population | Patients greater than 10 Kg (>22 lbs.) | Patients greater than 10 Kg (>22 lbs.) |
| Prescriptive | Persons trained in resuscitation | Persons trained in resuscitation |
| Patient connection | Face maskSupraglottic airwayEndotracheal Tube | Face maskSupraglottic airway (LMA)Endotracheal Tube |
| Features and Performance Characteristics | ||
| Gas flow provided by | Wall gas or cylinder | Wall gas or cylinder |
| Components | Hand-piece which is a T-piece configuration with Manometer Corrugated tubing and connector Control Panel which allows for PIP and PEEP adjustments Oxygen tubing Masks (optional) | T-piece configuration Manometer part of controller Corrugated tubing and connectors Controller which allows for PIP, PEEP, and CPAP adjustments Tubing to monitor pressure Oxygen delivered via corrugated hose Mask has some CPAP features |
| Ventilation Frequency | Manually delivered by the user up to60 BPM | Manually delivered by the user up to60 BPM |
| Maximum pressure relief | 60 cm H2OFactory set at 40 cm H2O | 5-80 cm H2O.Factory set at 40 cm H2O |
| ProposedMercury Medical T-Piece Resuscitator | PredicateNeoForce ISPIRA | |
| K092085 | ||
| Delivered Pressure | Up to 60 cm H2O | 5 to 80 cm H2O |
| CPAP | Not offered but offers PEEPIdentical to K093913 – Mercury NeoTee™ | 5 -15 cm H2O@ 8-12 lpm flow |
| Delivered Volume | 60 - 700 ml with flow rates between5 - 35 lpm | 190 - 675 ml with flow rates between4 - 36 lpm |
| Inspiratory resistance | 2 cm H2O at minimum PEEP setting@ 60 lpm | Less than - 5 cm H2O |
| Expiratory resistance | 2.4 cm H2O at minimum PEEP setting@ 60 lpm | Less than + 5 cm H2O |
| Oxygen concentration withoptional blender | 21 - 98% based upon blender setting | 21 - 100% based upon blender setting |
| Manometer range | Up to 60 cmH2OCleared under K954486 | -20 to 80 cm H2O |
| Manometer accuracy | +/- 3 cm H2O up to 15 cm H2O+/- 5 cm H2O > 15 cm H2O | +/- 2 cm H2O |
| Peak Inspiratory Pressure(PIP) | 0-60 cm H2O | 5-80 cm H2O |
| Positive End-ExpiratoryPressure (PEEP) | 0 to 60 cm H2O | Not offered. Use CPAP instead |
| Operational gas flow rate | 0 - 35 lpm | 0 - 60 lpm |
| Operational time with 400 Lcylinder | @ 35 lpm - 11 minutes | @ 36 lpm - 10 minutes |
| Dead space of circuit | < 7.5 ml | < 15 ml |
| Operating Temperature range | -18 to 60°C | 10 to 40°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 50°C | -20 to 60°C |
| Immersion resistance | Temporary submersion of circuit does notaffect functionality | Temporary submersion of circuit doesnot affect functionality |
| Reusable | No | Yes |
| Standards | ISO 10651.5 | ISO 10651.5 |
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Table 5.2 - Table of the Similarities and Differences of Proposed
vs.
| ProposedMercury Medical T-PieceResuscitator | ReferenceMercury NeoTee™K093913 | |
|---|---|---|
| Indications for Use | The T-Piece Resuscitator is a poweredemergency ventilator intended toprovide emergency respiratory supportby means of a face mask or a tubeinserted into a patient's airway. It isintended for use with patients greaterthan 10kg (>22 lbs.). | The Mercury Medical T-PieceResuscitator is a powered emergencyventilator intended to provideemergency respiratory support by meansof a face mask or a tube inserted into apatient's airway. It is intended for usewith neonates and infants weighing lessthan 10kg (<22 lbs.). |
| Environment of use | Hospital, sub-acute facilities, and pre-hospital (EMS) | Hospital, delivery suites, nursery, ICU |
| Patient Population | Patients greater than 10 Kg (>22 lbs.) | Patients less than 10 Kg (<22 lbs.) |
| Prescriptive | Persons trained in resuscitation | Persons trained in infant / neonateresuscitation |
| Patient connection | Face maskSupraglottic airwayEndotracheal Tube | Face maskEndotracheal Tube |
| Features and Performance Characteristics | ||
| Gas flow provided by | Wall gas or cylinder | Wall gas or cylinder |
| Components | Hand-piece which is a T-piececonfiguration with Manometer Corrugated tubing and connector Control Panel which allows for PIPand PEEP adjustments Oxygen tubing Masks (optional) | Hand-piece which is a T-piececonfiguration with Manometer Corrugated tubing and connector Control Panel which allows for PIPand PEEP adjustments Oxygen tubing Masks (optional) |
| Maximum pressure relief | 60 cm H2O | 40 cm H2O |
| Delivered Pressure | Up to 60 cm H2O | Up to 40 cm H2O |
| Delivered Volume | 60 - 700 ml with flow rates between5 - 35 lpm | 15-200 ml |
| Manometer range | Up to 60 cmH2O (K954486) | Up to 60 cmH2O ( K954486) |
| Manometer accuracy | +/- 3 cm H2O up to 15 cm H2O+/- 5 cm H2O > 15 cm H2O | +/- 3 cm H2O up to 15 cm H2O+/- 5 cm H2O > 15 cm H2O |
| Inspiratory resistance | 2 cm H2O at minimum PEEP setting@ 60 lpm | 0.4 cm H2O at minimum PEEP setting@ 6 lpm |
| Expiratory resistance | 2.4 cm H2O at minimum PEEP setting@ 60 lpm | 0.5 cm H2O at minimum PEEP setting@ 6 lpm |
| Peak Inspiratory Pressure | 0-60 cm H2O | 0-40 cm H2O @ 15 Lpm |
| (PIP) | ||
| ProposedMercury Medical T-PieceResuscitator | ReferenceMercury NeoTee™K093913 | |
| Positive End-Expiratory | 0-60 cm H2O | 2 cmH₂O at 2.5 lpm up to |
| Pressure (PEEP) | 15 cm H2O @ 15 lpm | |
| Operational time with 400 L | @ 35 lpm – 11 minutes w/ 400 L | @ 15 lpm – 26 minutes w/ 400L |
| cylinder | @ 35 lpm ~ 19 min with 660 L cylinder | @ 15 lpm - 44 minutes w/ 660L |
| Operational gas flow rate | 0 – 35 lpm | 0 – 15 lpm |
| Dead space of circuit | < 7.5 ml | < 3.48 ml |
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Substantial Equivalence Rationale
The Mercury T-Piece Resuscitator is viewed as substantially equivalent to the predicate devices because:
Indications - Identical indications for use to our reference device, NeoTee™ (K093913). Similar to the predicate NeoForce (K092085), which are is a gas powered emergency ventilator intended to provide emergency respiratory support by means of a face mask or a tube inserted into a patient's airway. The environments of use are different as the proposed device as the predicate was specifically designed for neonate use.
Discussion - The differences in indications for use between the reference device, NeoTeeTM (K093913), patient population and environment differences are covered with the NeoForce™ (K092085).
Technology - The technology is identical to the reference NeoTee™ (K093913) which includes all the features and components.
Discussion -The only difference between the proposed T-piece and the reference NeoTee™ is the size of the PEEP cap to accommodate high gas flow for adults. The patient connector for the proposed device is 15mm ID / 22mm OD to allow for connection to standard face mask with 22 mm ID fittings as well as endotracheal tubes with 15 mm OD fittings vs. the reference NeoTee™ (K093913) only has a 15mm ID connector which allows it to connect to endotracheal tubes and face mask with 15 mm OD fittings. These differences do not raise any new safety concerns.
Materials - The materials in patient contact are identical to the NeoTee™ device manufactured by Mercury Medical.
Discussion - The materials are identical and the patient contact is also identical to the reference NeoTee™ (K093913). The manufacturing, handling and processing are identical to the reference device and we can make a certification claim.
Non-clinical Testing
We performed a number of tests to demonstrate the performance of the proposed device to the reference or predicate devices.
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Bench testing - We performed applicable testing per ISO 10651-5 for gas powered resuscitators. These tests included:
- Vomitus Resistance
- . Water Immersion
- Oxygen Concentration
- Inspiratory Resistance .
- Expiratory Resistance
- PEEP Test ●
- Delivered Volume
- Pressure Limitation ●
- Storage/Operating Conditions ●
- . Drop
Discussion - We have demonstrated that the T-Piece Resuscitator meets the performance and design specifications requirements as outlined in requirements and specifications as outlined in ISO 10651-5 - Particular Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance for Gas Powered Resuscitators.
Substantial Equivalence Conclusion -
The sponsor has demonstrated through performance testing, design and features, and non-clinical testing that the proposed device and predicate have been found to be substantially equivalent.
§ 868.5925 Powered emergency ventilator.
(a)
Identification. A powered emergency ventilator is a demand valve or inhalator intended to provide emergency respiratory support by means of a face mask or a tube inserted into a patient's airway.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).