(118 days)
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No
The device description and performance studies focus on the physical components and basic functions of a heated breathing system and humidification chamber, with no mention of AI or ML capabilities.
Yes
The device is intended to connect a patient's airway to a Ventilator and Humidification Chamber to provide warmed and humidified inspired respiratory gases, which directly supports a medical treatment.
No
Explanation: The device is a breathing system and humidification chamber intended to provide warmed and humidified inspired respiratory gases to ventilated patients. Its function is therapeutic and supportive, not diagnostic, as it does not involve the detection or identification of a disease or condition.
No
The device description clearly outlines physical components such as tubing, connectors, heated wires, and a humidification chamber. The performance studies also detail testing of physical properties and interactions with hardware like a humidifier and ventilator. This indicates a hardware-based medical device, not a software-only one.
Based on the provided text, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).
Here's why:
- Intended Use: The intended use clearly states the device is used to connect a patient's airway to a ventilator and humidification chamber to provide warmed and humidified respiratory gases. This is a therapeutic and supportive function, not a diagnostic one.
- Device Description: The description details how the device facilitates the delivery of humidified air to the patient and removes expired gas. This aligns with respiratory support, not in vitro testing.
- No mention of in vitro testing: The text does not mention any analysis of samples (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) outside of the body, which is the core characteristic of an in vitro diagnostic device.
- Performance Studies: The performance studies focus on the physical and functional aspects of the breathing system and humidification chamber (resistance to flow, leakage, humidification output, etc.), not on the accuracy or reliability of diagnostic results.
Therefore, the Flexicare Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing System is a medical device used for respiratory support, not an in vitro diagnostic device.
N/A
Intended Use / Indications for Use
Flexicare Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Systems are intented for use to connect a patient's arway to a Ventilator and Humidification Chamber as part of a complete system to provide warmed and humidified inspired respiratory gases to ventilated patients and those receiving respiratory support. Intended for Neonatal patients within a hospital environment. Compatible with Fisher & Paykel MR850 Respiratory Gas Humidifier. Available in Neonatal (038-33-201U) size. For flow rates >4L/min.
Humidification Chambers are intended for use to hold water required to humidify the air being delivered to patients. Intended for any patient requiring active humidification within a hospital environment.
Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)
BZE, BTT
Device Description
Flexicare Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Systems are sterile single patient use devices which form part of a respiratory humidification system. In this system the inspiratory limb delivers heated humidified gas to the patient and expiratory limb carries the expired gas away from the patient.
Flexicare Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Systems are supplied with an Auto-fill Humidification chamber. When in use a Humidification Chamber holds a volume of water and is placed onto a heater unit and fills automatically from a suspended water source. The air from the ventilator is passed through the Humidification Chamber, gaining heat and humidity. This air is then channeled through the Heated Wire Breathing System to the patient.
The inclusion of a heated wire within the lumen of both the System tubes the amount that the humidified air cools when travelling to/from the patient. This in turn reduces the amount of condensation and water build-up within the System.
Flexicare's Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Systems are comprised of disposable connectors, tubing and heated wire assemblies. The systems are intended for Neonatal patients.
Mentions image processing
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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML
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Input Imaging Modality
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Anatomical Site
patient's airway
Indicated Patient Age Range
Neonatal patients
Intended User / Care Setting
hospital environment
Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
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Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
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Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)
Verification tests were performed to establish the safety and efficacy of Flexicare's 038-33-201U Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing System. These Non-clinical tests included Visual inspection/comparison, Dimensional inspection, Internal Volume, Heated wire resistance, resistance to flow, humidifier start up/compatibility, conical connector compliance, connector strength, leaking, drop testing, tensile strength, tube compliance, humidification output, shelf life verification, Electromagnetic Capability, Electrical Safety and Biocompatibility. Testing demonstrated that the relevant features, design and performance of each manufacturer's device are substantially equivalent.
Verification tests were performed to establish the safety and efficacy of Flexicare's Autofill Humidification Chamber. These Non-clinical tests included Visual inspection/comparison, Dimensional inspection, Internal Volume, resistance to flow, conical connector compliance, connector strength, leaking, tensile strength, compliance, humidification output, shelf life verification, Electromagnetic Capability, Electrical Safety and Biocompatibility. Testing demonstrated that the relevant features, design and performance of each manufacturer's device are substantially equivalent.
Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
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Predicate Device(s): If the device was cleared using the 510(k) pathway, identify the Predicate Device(s) K/DEN number used to claim substantial equivalence and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text. List the primary predicate first in the list.
Reference Device(s): Identify the Reference Device(s) K/DEN number and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text.
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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information for the subject device only (e.g. presence / absence, what scope was granted / cleared under the PCCP, any restrictions, etc).
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§ 868.5270 Breathing system heater.
(a)
Identification. A breathing system heater is a device that is intended to warm breathing gases before they enter a patient's airway. The device may include a temperature controller.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
June 23, 2016
Flexicare Medical Ltd. % Mark Job Responsible Third Party Official Regulatory Technology Services, LLC 1394 25th Street, NW Buffalo, Minnesota 55313
Re: K160540
Trade/Device Name: Flexicare Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Systems Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5270 Regulation Name: Breathing System Heater Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: BZE, BTT Dated: May 27, 2016 Received: June 8, 2016
Dear Mark Job:
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/Resourcesfor You/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,
Tejashri Purohit-Sheth, M.D.
Tejashri Purohit-Sheth, M.D. Clinical Deputy Director DAGRID/ODE/CDRH FOR
Erin I. Keith, M.S. Division 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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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K160540
Device Name
Flexicare Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Systems
Indications for Use (Describe)
Flexicare Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Systems are intented for use to connect a patient's arway to a Ventilator and Humidification Chamber as part of a complete system to provide warmed and humidified inspired respiratory gases to ventilated patients and those receiving respiratory support. Intended for Neonatal patients within a hospital environment. Compatible with Fisher & Paykel MR850 Respiratory Gas Humidifier. Available in Neonatal (038-33-201U) size. For flow rates >4L/min.
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
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."
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
Indications for Use
Form Approved. OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known)
Device Name
Flexicare Autofill Humidification Chamber
Indications for Use (Describe)
Humidification Chambers are intended for use to hold water required to humidify the air being delivered to patients. Intended for any patient requiring active humidification within a hospital environment.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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)
This section applies only to requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
*DO NOT SEND YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE PRA STAFF EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW.2
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 estimale or any other aspect of this information collection, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to:
Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration Office of Chief Information Officer Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) Staff PRAStaff@fda.hhs.gov
"An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB number."
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510(k) Summary
510(k) Sponsor, Contact Person and Date Summary Prepared:
Flexicare Medical Limited Cynon Valley Business Park Mountain Ash, Mid. Glamorgan CF45 4ER. United Kingdom
Joel Biddle Senior Compliance Engineer Telephone: 00 44 1443 474 647 Fax: 00 44 1443 474 222
Summary prepared on: May 27th, 2016
Device Name:
Trade Name: Flexicare Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Systems
Common/Usual Name: Heated Breathing System
Classification Name: Breathing System Heater: 21 CFR 868.5270
Product Codes: BZE (breathing system heater) and BTT (respiratory gas humidifier).
Legally Marketed Equivalent Device:
Flexicare's Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Systems are substantially equivalent to Fisher & Paykel's Neonatal RT235 Heated Breathing Circuit cleared under K034026.
Flexicare's Autofill Humidification Chamber is substantially equivalent to Fisher & Paykel's MR290 Autofill Humidification chamber cleared under K934140.
Device Description:
Flexicare Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Systems are sterile single patient use devices which form part of a respiratory humidification system. In this system the inspiratory limb delivers heated humidified gas to the patient and expiratory limb carries the expired gas away from the patient.
Flexicare Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Systems are supplied with an Auto-fill Humidification chamber. When in use a Humidification Chamber holds a volume of water and is placed onto a heater unit and fills automatically from a suspended water source. The air from the ventilator is passed through the Humidification Chamber, gaining heat and humidity. This air is then channeled through the Heated Wire Breathing System to the patient.
The inclusion of a heated wire within the lumen of both the System tubes the amount that the humidified air cools when travelling to/from the patient. This in turn reduces the amount of condensation and water build-up within the System.
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Flexicare's Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Systems are comprised of disposable connectors, tubing and heated wire assemblies. The systems are intended for Neonatal patients.
Intended Use:
Flexicare Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Systems are intended for use to connect a patient's airway to a Ventilator and Humidification Chamber as part of a complete system to provide warmed and humidified inspired respiratory gases to ventilated patients and those receiving respiratory support. Intended for Neonatal patients within a hospital environment. Compatible with Fisher & Paykel MR850 Respiratory Gas Humidifier. Available in Neonatal (038-33-201U) size. For flow rates >4L/min.
Humidification Chambers are intended for use to hold water required to humidify the air being delivered to patients. Intended for any patient requiring active humidification within a hospital environment.
Substantial Equivalence:
Flexicare's Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Systems have the same intended use as the predicate device.
Flexicare's Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Systems and the Predicate device are single patient use devices. Supplied in Neonatal sizes.
Neither manufacturer's devices are life supporting or life sustaining.
Patient Contact
Externally Communicating - Tissue contact of permanent duration.
Neither Flexicare's Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Systems nor the predicate device by Fisher & Paykel require software to operate/function.
Flexicare's Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Systems & the predicate device require connection to an electronically powered Fisher & Paykel MR850 Respiratory Gas Humidifier.
Flexicare's Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Systems are supplied sterile in individual EO permeable pouches. Fisher & Paykel's devices are supplied non-sterile in sealed Polybags.
Both devices are able to be used with industry standard devices such as ventilators and catheter mounts.
Both Flexicare's Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Systems & the predicate device are designed for the same intended use in the same intended conditions. Both designs consist of components made from injection molded & extruded plastics. During comparison testing it was determined that there were no invasive components in either of the manufacturer's devices.
The qas delivering tubing of both the Flexicare and predicate device are manufactured from Low density Polyethylene. Both manufacturers' device's feature an inspiratory limb angled
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22mm female connector with temperature port. Both manufacturers' device's also feature a Y-piece connector with temperature port at the patient end.
All connectors on both Flexicare and Predicate devices are conical connectors compliant with ISO 5356-1:2004.
Flexicare Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing System tubes are blue and/or colorless with all connectors blue in color except for the angled machine-end connectors which are colorless. The Fisher and Paykel Heated Wire Breathing System tubes are blue and/or colorless with colorless connectors.
Any differences in color/shade between the Flexicare devices and the predicate devices is by manufacturer's choice/ branding, and is not related to sizing, intended use, gender of patient or performance of device.
Both manufacturer's devices are supplied with an automatically filling humidification chamber.
Both Flexicare Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Systems and Predicate device have 1.6m expiratory tube length breathing tube length.
Flexicare's Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Systems Inspiratory tube is 1100mm + 300mm in length.
Fisher & Paykel predicate device Inspiratory tube is 1100mm + 360mm in length.
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Substantial equivalence comparison table - Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Systems
Flexicare's Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Systems are substantially equivalent to RT235 Heated Wire Breathing System manufactured by Fisher & Paykel (510(k) K034026) The Table below shows the similarities and differences between the Flexicare Medical Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Systems and Fisher & Paykel predicate device.
| Characteristic
compared | Flexicare Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing
Systems | Predicate Device
F&P RT235 |
|------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510K | K:160540 | K:034026 |
| Intended use | Flexicare Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing
Systems are intended for use to connect a
patient's airway to a Ventilator and
Humidification Chamber as part of a complete
system to provide warmed and humidified
inspired respiratory gases to ventilated
patients and those receiving respiratory
support. Intended for Neonatal patients
within a hospital environment. Compatible
with Fisher & Paykel MR850 Respiratory Gas
Humidifier. Available in Neonatal (038-33-
201U) size. For flow rates >4L/min. | The dual-heated breathing circuits are
intended as conduits of breathing gas for
ventilation of patients, and to maintain
the temperature of humidified inspired
gas.
The RT236 is used for flow rates between
0.3 and 4 L/min, and the RT235 is for flow
rates greater than 4 L/min, for infant patients.
Source: K034026 SE letter from FDA |
| Target
population | Neonatal | Neonatal |
| Indications for
use | Instruction leaflet | Instruction leaflet |
| Environment
used | Hospital | Hospital |
| Product
labelling | Heated Wire Breathing System | Heated Wire Breathing System |
| Volume (ml) | 500 | 375 |
| Tube length (m) | Ins – 1.1m + 300mm extension
Exp - 1.66m | Ins – 1.1m + 360mm extension
Exp - 1.65m |
| Wire resistance
(ohms) | Ins – 21.6
Exp - 19.2 | Ins – 21.8
Exp - 22.9 |
| Tube material
and designated
diameter | Ins - Corrugated 15mm
Exp - Smoothbore 15mm | Ins - Corrugated 15mm
Exp - Corrugated 15mm |
| Rated Flow | >4L.min | >4L.min |
| Compliance
(ml/Kpa) | 5.18ML/kPa | 3.64ML/kPa |
| Resistance to
flow @ 30 lpm
(mb) | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Compatibility
with the
environment
and other
devices | To be used with Flexicare Autofill
Humidification Chamber. Compatible with F &
P MR850 Respiratory Gas Humidifier. | To be used with F & P MR290 Humidification
Chamber. Compatible with F & P MR850
Respiratory Gas Humidifier. |
| Active
controller | No - Humidifier controlled | No - Humidifier controlled |
| Energy used
and or
delivered | Due to the wire resistance, heat is dispersed
into the breathing tube lumen. As a result, the
air passing through the tubing is warmed
whilst travelling to patient, reducing the water
condensation in the breathing System. The
raising of the gas temperature does not
exceed 37°C | Due to the wire resistance, heat is dispersed
into the breathing tube lumen. As a result, the
air passing through the tubing is warmed
whilst travelling to patient, reducing the water
condensation in the breathing System. The
raising of the gas temperature does not
exceed 37°C |
| Sterility | Sterile - Ethylene Oxide Gas | Non-Sterile |
| Standards Met | ISO 5367
ISO 5356
ISO 8185
IEC 60601-1
ISO 10993
BS EN 556 | ISO 5367
ISO 5356
ISO 8185
IEC 60601-1
ISO 10993 |
| Biocompatibility | ISO 10993 compliant | ISO 10993 compliant |
| Electrical Safety | IEC 60601-1 compliant
IEC 60601-1-2 compliant | IEC 60601-1 compliant
IEC 60601-1-2 compliant |
| Non-clinical
Test Results | Verification tests were performed to establish the safety and efficacy of Flexicare's 038-33-
201U Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing System. These Non-clinical tests included Visual
inspection/comparison, Dimensional inspection, Internal Volume, Heated wire resistance,
resistance to flow, humidifier start up/compatibility, conical connector compliance, connector
strength, leaking, drop testing, tensile strength, tube compliance, humidification output, shelf
life verification, Electromagnetic Capability, Electrical Safety and Biocompatibility.
Testing demonstrated that the relevant features, design and performance of each
manufacturer's device are substantially equivalent. | |
| Conclusion | Flexicare's 038-33-201U Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing System is considered to be
substantially equivalent to the Fisher & Paykel RT235 Breathing Circuit. The comparison of
features, performance, materials and intended use demonstrate that Flexicare's 038-33-201U
Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing System is as safe and effective as the predicate device for its
intended purpose | |
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Substantial equivalence comparison table - Autofill Humidification Chamber
Flexicare's Autofill Humidification Chamber is substantially equivalent to MR290 Autofill Humidification Chamber manufactured by Fisher & Paykel (510(k) K934140) The Table below shows the similarities and differences between the Flexicare Medical Autofill Humidification chamber and Fisher & Paykel predicate device.
| Characteristic | Flexicare Autofill Humidification Chamber | Predicate Device | |
|---|---|---|---|
| compared | F&P MR290 | ||
| 510K | K:160540 | K:934140 | |
| Intended use | Humidification Chambers are intended for | ||
| use to hold water required to humidify the | |||
| air being delivered to patients. Intended | |||
| for any patient requiring active | |||
| humidification within a hospital | |||
| environment. | Humidification chambers are intended for | ||
| use to hold water required to humidify the | |||
| air being delivered to patients. | |||
| Target population | Any patient using a heated humidifier | Any patient using a heated humidifier | |
| Indications for use | Instruction leaflet | Instruction leaflet | |
| Environment used | Hospital | Hospital | |
| Product labelling | Autofill Humidification chamber | Autofill Humidification chamber | |
| Fill Volume (ml) | Full = 292 | ||
| Max = 114.9 | Full = 340 | ||
| Max = 83.9 | |||
| Weight (g) | 124 | 109.5 | |
| Leakage (ml/min) | No leakage | No leakage | |
| Compliance at empty | |||
| (ml/Kpa) | 5.5 | 5.5 | |
| Resistance to flow @ | |||
| 60 lpm (mb) | 0.1 | 0.3 | |
| Moisture output | |||
| (mg/l) at 10lpm | 46.6 | 53.9 | |
| Compatibility with the | To be used with Flexicare's Heated Wire | To be used with F & P Heated Wire | |
| environment and | Breathing Systems and F & P MR850 | Breathing Systems and F & P MR850 | |
| other devices. | Respiratory Gas Humidifier. | Respiratory Gas Humidifier. | |
| Energy used and or | |||
| delivered | Electrical energy within heater unit is used | ||
| to raise the temperature and humidity of | |||
| the gas delivered to the patient | Electrical energy within heater unit is used | ||
| to raise the temperature and humidity of the | |||
| gas delivered to the patient | |||
| Sterility | Sterile - Ethylene Oxide Gas | Non-Sterile | |
| Standards Met | ISO 5367 | ||
| ISO 5356 | |||
| ISO 8185 | |||
| IEC 60601-1 | |||
| ISO 10993 | |||
| BS EN 556 | ISO 5367 | ||
| ISO 5356 | |||
| ISO 8185 | |||
| IEC 60601-1 | |||
| ISO 10993 | |||
| Biocompatibility | ISO 10993 compliant | ISO 10993 compliant | |
| Electrical Safety | IEC 60601-1 compliant | ||
| IEC 60601-1-2 compliant | IEC 60601-1 compliant | ||
| IEC 60601-1-2 compliant | |||
| Non-clinical Test | |||
| Results | Verification tests were performed to establish the safety and efficacy of Flexicare's Autofill | ||
| Humidification Chamber. These Non-clinical tests included Visual inspection/comparison, | |||
| Dimensional inspection, Internal Volume, resistance to flow, conical connector |
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| | compliance, connector strength, leaking, tensile strength, compliance, humidification
output, shelf life verification, Electromagnetic Capability, Electrical Safety and
Biocompatibility. Testing demonstrated that the relevant features, design and
performance of each manufacturer's device are substantially equivalent. |
|------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Conclusion | Flexicare's Autofill Humidification Chamber is considered to be substantially equivalent to
the Fisher & Paykel MR290 Humidification Chamber. The comparison of features,
performance, materials and intended use demonstrate that Flexicare's Autofill
Humidification Chamber is as safe and effective as the predicate device for its intended
purpose. |
Summary of performance Testing: Flexicare's Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Systems have been evaluated in accordance with standards listed in table:
| Test | Standard / Pre-Determined
Acceptance Criteria | Outcome |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Visual inspection | Pre-Determined Acceptance Criteria | Pass |
| Dimensional inspection | Pre-Determined Acceptance Criteria | Pass |
| System internal volume | Pre-Determined Acceptance Criteria | Pass |
| Wire resistance | Pre-Determined Acceptance Criteria | Pass |
| Tubing resistance to flow | Pre-Determined Acceptance Criteria | Pass |
| MR850 start-up test/ system compatibility check | Pre-Determined Acceptance Criteria | Pass |
| Means of connection | ISO 5367:2000 | Pass |
| Tubing resistance to flow | | |
| Increase in flow with bending | | |
| Leakage | | |
| Compliance | | |
| Packaging Pouch Integrity | ASTM F1886-09
ASTM F88-09
ASTM F1929-12 | Pass |
| Conical Connector compliance | ISO 5356-1:2004 | Pass |
| Leak testing | | |
| Drop testing | | |
| Cytotoxicity, Irritation, Sensitization, Systemic
Toxicity, Genotoxicity, Implantation, Sub-Acute
Toxicity, Extractables & Leachables testing. | 10993-10:2010
10993-5:2009
10993-3:2014
10993-6:2009
10993-17:2009 | Pass |
| Testing to ISO 5367, temp probe tensile testing,
temp port leaking | ISO 8185:2007 | Pass |
| Electromagnetic capability & Electrical safety
testing | BS EN 60601-1:2006
BS EN 60601-1-2:2007
IEC 60601-1:2005 +CORR.1:2006
CORR. 2:2007 | Pass |
Device Design Differences:
Although very similar in design and function there are some differences, as described below, between the Flexicare Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Systems and the predicate devices from Fisher & Paykel.
The Flexicare Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing System has a corrugated inspiratory limb and a smoothbore expiratory limb whilst the Fisher and Paykel device has corrugated limbs for both inspiratory and expiratory.
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Another difference between Flexicare's device and its predicate device from Fisher & Paykel is the colour of tubing, connectors and accessories. However, these differences in colour do not affect the safety and/or effectiveness of either manufacturer's devices and are due to individual company branding/marketing.
The overall conclusion from the comparison testing is that Flexicare's Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Systems are considered to be substantially equivalent to that of the predicate devices.
Testing carried out to evaluate substantial equivalence between Flexicare's devices and the predicate devices captured within K160540 was undertaken in accordance to relevant ISO, ASTM. IEC and BS EN FDA recognized standards.
These standards have been developed and created in conjunction with various committees and requlatory bodies worldwide, and set criteria for the critical elements of a device in terms of function, performance, safety and regulatory compliance.
The testing captured within the summary of testing table above supported the determination of substantial equivalence. This was determined as these tests are mandatory requirements of the standards related to the devices in question, and are the baseline of tests that should be carried out to evaluate the safety of a both a new device of this nature and/or evaluate substantial equivalence against a marketed device.
When tested to methods specified within the listed standards Flexicare's Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Systems performed passed all testing, and performed at least as well as the marketed predicate devices. This demonstrated not only the compliance of Flexicare's device with relevant standards, but also the similarity of design, function, performance, safety between Flexicare's Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Systems and the marketed predicate devices.
A number of "non-standard" tests were also contribute toward the determination of substantial equivalence between Flexicare's Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing Systems and the marketed predicate devices. Being "non-standard", these tests are marked as "Pre-Determined Acceptance Criteria" within the table above and have no set criteria. This testing was conducted to further illustrate similarities between devices that may not have been required to identify within the relevant standards.
Conclusion
Flexicare's 038-33-201U Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing System & Autofill Humidification Chamber are considered to be substantially equivalent to the Fisher & Paykel RT235 Breathing Circuit & MR290 Humidification Chamber. The comparison of features performance, materials and intended use (illustrated within tables included in this summary document), and evaluation of devices including safety, performance, function, compatibility, biological safety, electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) in accordance with relevant FDA recognized standards demonstrates that Flexicare's 038-33-201U Neonatal Heated Wire Breathing System is as safe and effective as the predicate device for its intended purpose.