(333 days)
No
The summary does not mention AI, ML, or related concepts, and the device description focuses on hardware components and pressure sensing.
No.
The device is used for real-time verification of needle tip placement, which is a diagnostic or procedural guidance function, not a therapeutic intervention itself.
Yes
The device's intended use clearly states "real-time verification of needle tip placement in the lumbar epidural space," which indicates it provides information to diagnose or confirm a physiological state (proper needle placement).
No
The device description explicitly lists hardware components including a primary unit, pneumatic foot pedal control, AC power cord, and a single-use disposable kit with physical components like a pressure sensor, syringe, and tubing. This indicates it is a hardware device with potentially integrated software, not a software-only device.
Based on the provided information, the CompuFlo® Epidural Computer Controlled Anesthesia System is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic) device.
Here's why:
- IVD devices are used to examine specimens derived from the human body (like blood, urine, tissue) to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening. The CompuFlo® system's intended use is for the real-time verification of needle tip placement in the lumbar epidural space within the patient's body. It does not analyze bodily fluids or tissues.
- The device description focuses on mechanical and electronic components for pressure sensing and control during a procedure performed directly on the patient. It doesn't involve reagents, test strips, or other components typically associated with in vitro testing.
- The performance study evaluates the success of the epidural procedure itself, not the results of a diagnostic test on a specimen.
The CompuFlo® system is a medical device used in vivo (within the living body) to assist a healthcare provider during a medical procedure.
N/A
Intended Use / Indications for Use
The CompuFlo Epidural Computer Controlled Anesthesia System is intended for use with an epidural needle for the real time verification of needle tip placement in the lumbar epidural space in patients over the age of 18 who are required to have epidural needle placement as part of a medically necessary, in-patient or out-patient procedure, as established by their Health Care Provider. Once Health Care Provider verifies the epidural needle placement in the lumbar epidural space, Compuflo Epidural Computer Controlled Anesthesia System is disconnected and HCP continues with the medical procedure.
Product codes
FMF
Device Description
The device consists of: (1) the primary unit, (2) a pneumatic foot pedal control, (3) an AC power cord and (4) single-use disposable kit, which include an external in-line fluid pressure sensor, a 20 mL plastic syringe, plastic tubing and an ID Adapter. Operation of the device is allowed when powered by the AC mains or by the internal battery source. The epidural needle and solution is not supplied in the disposable Kit.
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
lumbar epidural space
Indicated Patient Age Range
patients over the age of 18 who are required to have epidural needle placement as part of a medically necessary, in-patient or out-patient procedure
Intended User / Care Setting
Health Care Provider; in-patient or out-patient procedure
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)
Bench Testing:
- Electrical Safety: IEC 60601-1:2012, 3rd edition, Medical Electrical Equipment – Part 1 General Requirements for Safety and found to meet all applicable causes.
- EMC: IEC 60601-1-2:2014, Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1; General Requirements for Safety - Section 2: Collateral Standard- Electromagnetic Compatibility - Requirements and Tests and found to meet all applicable causes.
- Infusion Pump: IEC 60601-2-24:2012, Medical Electrical Equipment, Particular Requirements for the Safety of Infusion Pumps and found to meet all applicable causes.
- Alarms: IEC 60601-1-8:2012, Medical Electrical Equipment, Parts 1-8: General Requirements for Safety-Collateral Standard - General Requirements, tests and Guidance for Alarm Systems and found to meet all applicable causes.
- Mechanical Testing: Vibration and shock testing per MIL-STD 810G Method 514.6 Procedure 1 and Method 516.6 Procedure 1 and found to meet all applicable causes.
- Environmental Testing: Altitude, Temperature and Humidity per Mil-STD 810G Method 500.5 Procedure 1; Method 501.5 Procedure 1 and 2; Method 502.5 Procedure 2; and found to meet all applicable causes.
- Drop Test: Testing to confirm that the instrument can function and or not create a hazard under an adverse condition of a 6 inch and 12 inch drop on a hard surface.
- Software: Developed and maintained per IEC 62304 and conducted according to FDA guidance titled "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices (May 11, 2005)"
- System Integration Test: Conformance Verification.
- Sterilization: External In-Line Fluid Pressure Sensor, tubing set and syringe are sterilized using a validated 100% ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization process to SAL of six log reduction according to ANNSI/AAMI/ISO 11135-1:2007 as previously cleared by FDA
- Cybersecurity: Cybersecurity risk assessment and management was conducted according to FDA guidance titled, "Content of Premarket Submissions for Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices (October 2, 2014)".
- Biocompatibility: The CompuFlo Epidural instrument does not come in direct contact with the patient. Components that have indirect contact with the patient were previously cleared by the FDA. Additional testing was conducted per ISO 10993-18 as part of an overall risk analysis and found to meet applicable clauses.
- Human Factors: Milestone conducted a human factors/usability study according to FDA guidance document titled, "Applying Human Factors and Usability Engineering to Optimize Medical Device Design (June 22, 2011)". Study results demonstrated that participants were able to adequately use the device.
- Dose Accuracy: Dose accuracy testing was conducted comparing the dose accuracy of CompuFlo Epidural to the referenced CompuFlo (K053554) instrument. Six test points were used to confirm the dose accuracy. The average variation between the reported and actual fluid dispensed was 0.316% for the CompuFlo Epidural and 3.2% for the CompuFlo (K053554).
- Zero Pressure: The Zero Pressure test was conducted to demonstrate the system's ability to compensate for vertical displacement by using the Zero Pressure button.
Clinical Study:
- Study type: prospective, randomized, parallel group, multicenter, pivotal study
- Objective: To determine whether the success rate of performance of lumbar epidural anesthesia with the CompuFlo Epidural to identify the epidural space is equivalent to performance of lumbar epidural anesthesia with the LOR technique.
- Sample size: 400 subjects enrolled at 6 US clinical centers (240 subjects for chronic pain management, 160 for acute pain management during labor and delivery). 388 procedures performed.
- Key results: The primary outcome hypothesis that the Experimental Procedure Group (EPG) is non-inferior to the Standard Care Group (SCG) with respect to the primary endpoint of successful performance of lumbar epidural procedure, where the non-inferiority margin (delta) is an absolute difference of 1 percent has been met.
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.
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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§ 880.5860 Piston syringe.
(a)
Identification. A piston syringe is a device intended for medical purposes that consists of a calibrated hollow barrel and a movable plunger. At one end of the barrel there is a male connector (nozzle) for fitting the female connector (hub) of a hypodermic single lumen needle. The device is used to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from, the body.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).
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June 9, 2017
Milestone Scientific, Inc. Stephen Solomon Director, Engineering and Regulatory Affairs 220 South Orange Ave. Livingston, New Jersey 07039
Re: K161883
Trade/Device Name: CompuFlo Epidural Computer Controlled Anesthesia System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5860 Regulation Name: Piston Syringe Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FMF Dated: April 28, 2017 Received: May 1, 2017
Dear Stephen Solomon:
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.
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Enclosure
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| DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | |
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| 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 ) | K161883 |
| Device Name | CompuFlo Epidural Computer Controlled Anesthesia System |
| Indications for Use (Describe) | The CompuFlo Epidural Computer Controlled Anesthesia System is intended for use with an epidural needle for the real time verification of needle tip placement in the lumbar epidural space in patients over the age of 18 who are required to have epidural needle placement as part of a medically necessary, in-patient or out-patient procedure, as established by their Health Care Provider. Once Health Care Provider verifies the epidural needle placement in the lumbar epidural space, Compuflo Epidural Computer Controlled Anesthesia System is disconnected and HCP continues with the medical procedure. |
| 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) |
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510(k) SUMMARY
Milestone Scientifics' CompuFlo Epidural Computer Controlled Anesthesia System
Submitter
Stephen Solomon Director Engineering and Regulatory Affairs Milestone Scientific 220 S. Orange Ave. Livingston NJ 07039 Phone: 973-535-2717 Fax: 973-535-2829 ssolomon@milestonescientific.com
Date Prepared: June 6, 2017
Trade Name of Device
CompuFlo Epidural Computer Controlled Anesthesia System
Sponsor:
Milestone Scientific, Inc. 220 S. Orange Avenue Livingston, New Jersey 07039
Contact Name:
Stephen Solomon Phone: 973-535-2717 Fax: 973-535-2829 ssolomon@milestonescientific.com
Common or Usual Name: Piston Syringe (21 CFR 880.5860, Product code: FMF)
Predicate Devices
- Primary predicate device: Exmoor Plastics Limited, Epidrum (K093863) ●
- . Reference device: Milestone Scientific, Inc. CompuFlo Infusion Pump (K053554)
Intended Use / Indications for Use
The CompuFlo® Epidural Computer Controlled Anesthesia System is intended for use with an epidural needle for the real-time verification of needle tip placement in the lumbar epidural space in patients over age of 18 who are required to have epidural needle placement as part of a medically necessary, in-patient or out-patient procedure, as established by their Health Care Provider.
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Once Health Care Provider verifies the epidural needle placement in the lumbar epidural space, CompuFlo® Epidural Computer Controlled Anesthesia System is disconnected and the HCP continues with the medical procedure.
Device Description
The device consists of: (1) the primary unit, (2) a pneumatic foot pedal control, (3) an AC power cord and (4) single-use disposable kit, which include an external in-line fluid pressure sensor, a 20 mL plastic syringe, plastic tubing and an ID Adapter. Operation of the device is allowed when powered by the AC mains or by the internal battery source. The epidural needle and solution is not supplied in the disposable Kit.
Technological Characteristics
The CompuFlo® Epidural Computer Controlled Anesthesia System includes an injectionmolded plastic housing that contains the motor-driven piston syringe pumps and internal force sensor, syringe retainer, microprocessor, and LCD screen display. A foot pedal and power cord are also included; the user controls the epidural needle placement verification by use of the LCD user interface and optionally the foot pedal. The tray of single-use disposable supplies includes an external in-line fluid pressure sensor, a 20 mL plastic syringe, tubing set and an adapter that limits use of the disposables to a single use. Both the CompuFlo Epidural and the reference device, the CompuFlo Infusion Pump use the same technology to control the infusion according to the operator's preferences.
Performance Data
Testing of the CompuFlo Epidural device was carried out to meet elements of FDA's Draft Guidance Total Product Life Cycle: Infusion Pump-Premarket Notification [510(k]). Performance of the device and controlling software was evaluated via non-clinical testing, addressing such subjects as syringe plunger travel distance, volume dispensed, flow rates, and the accuracy of displays monitoring pressure at the needle tip. The results of these tests demonstrate that the device is as safe and as effective, and performs as well as, if not better than, the predicate device. Testing was conducted at various flow rates and head pressures to ensure that the instrument not only functions at nominal conditions but also at the extreme limits of the instrument's specifications. Bench data demonstrated that the CompuFlo Epidural has substantially equivalent performance as the predicate device.
A summary of the non-clinical testing is provided in table below.
| Non-Clinical | Standard / Bench Testing |
|---|---|
| Electrical Safety | IEC 60601-1:2012, 3rd edition, Medical Electrical Equipment – Part 1 General |
| Requirements for Safety and found to meet all applicable causes. | |
| EMC | IEC 60601-1-2:2014, Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1; General Requirements |
| for Safety - Section 2: Collateral Standard- Electromagnetic Compatibility - | |
| Requirements and Tests and found to meet all applicable causes. | |
| Non-Clinical | Standard / Bench Testing |
| Infusion Pump | IEC 60601-2-24:2012, Medical Electrical Equipment, Particular Requirements for the |
| Safety of Infusion Pumps and found to meet all applicable causes. | |
| Alarms | IEC 60601-1-8:2012, Medical Electrical Equipment, Parts 1-8: General |
| Requirements for Safety-Collateral Standard - General Requirements, tests and | |
| Guidance for Alarm Systems and found to meet all applicable causes. | |
| Mechanical | |
| Testing | Vibration and shock testing per MIL-STD 810G Method 514.6 Procedure 1 and |
| Method 516.6 Procedure 1 and found to meet all applicable causes. | |
| Environmental | |
| Testing | Altitude, Temperature and Humidity per Mil-STD 810G Method 500.5 Procedure 1; |
| Method 501.5 Procedure 1 and 2; Method 502.5 Procedure 2; and found to meet all | |
| applicable causes. | |
| Drop Test | Testing to confirm that the instrument can function and or not create a hazard under |
| an adverse condition of a 6 inch and 12 inch drop on a hard surface. | |
| Software | Developed and maintained per IEC 62304 and conducted according to FDA |
| guidance titled "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software | |
| Contained in Medical Devices (May 11, 2005)" | |
| System | |
| Integration Test | Conformance Verification. |
| Sterilization | External In-Line Fluid Pressure Sensor, tubing set and syringe are sterilized using a |
| validated 100% ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization process to SAL of six log reduction | |
| according to ANNSI/AAMI/ISO 11135-1:2007 as previously cleared by FDA | |
| Cybersecurity | Cybersecurity risk assessment and management was conducted according to FDA |
| guidance titled, "Content of Premarket Submissions for Management of | |
| Cybersecurity in Medical Devices (October 2, 2014)". | |
| Biocompatibility | The CompuFlo Epidural instrument does not come in direct contact with the patient. |
| Components that have indirect contact with the patient were previously cleared by | |
| the FDA. Additional testing was conducted per ISO 10993-18 as part of an overall | |
| risk analysis and found to meet applicable clauses. | |
| Human Factors | Milestone conducted a human factors/usability study according to FDA guidance |
| document titled, "Applying Human Factors and Usability Engineering to Optimize | |
| Medical Device Design (June 22, 2011)". Study results demonstrated that | |
| participants were able to adequately use the device. | |
| Dose Accuracy | Dose accuracy testing was conducted comparing the dose accuracy of CompuFlo |
| Epidural to the referenced CompuFlo (K053554) instrument. Six test points were | |
| used to confirm the dose accuracy. The average variation between the reported and | |
| actual fluid dispensed was 0.316% for the CompuFlo Epidural and 3.2% for the | |
| CompuFlo (K053554). | |
| Zero Pressure | The Zero Pressure test was conducted to demonstrate the system's ability to |
| compensate for vertical displacement by using the Zero Pressure button. |
Table 1: Summary of Non-clinical Testing
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Clinical Study
CompuFlo Epidural was evaluated in a prospective, randomized, parallel group, multicenter, pivotal study. The purpose of this pivotal study was to demonstrate the performance of the CompuFlo® Epidural Computer Controlled System for the epidural
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space verification when compared to the loss of resistance technique (LOR). The primary objective of the COMPASS study was to determine whether the success rate of performance of lumbar epidural anesthesia with the CompuFlo Epidural to identify the epidural space is equivalent to performance of lumbar epidural anesthesia with the LOR technique. A total of 400 subjects were enrolled at 6 US clinical centers, of which two-hundred-forty subjects (240) required epidural procedure as part of the chronic pain management and one-hundredsixty (160) required epidural procedure for acute pain management during labor and delivery. Twelve (12) subjects (3% of the total population enrolled) did not have epidural procedure performed, so total of 388 procedures were performed as part of the study. The study data demonstrated the performance of the CompuFlo Epidural space verification. The primary outcome hypothesis that the Experimental Procedure Group (EPG) is noninferior to the Standard Care Group (SCG) with respect to the primary endpoint of successful performance of lumbar epidural procedure, where the non-inferiority margin (delta) is an absolute difference of 1 percent has been met.
Based on the nonclinical and clinical tests conducted, it was demonstrated that the CompuFlo Epidural device is as safe, as effective and performs as well as or better than the legally marketed device identified above.
Substantial Equivalence
The CompuFlo Epidural Computer Controlled Anesthesia System is substantially equivalent to the Exmoor Plastics Limited's Epidrum cleared under K093863.
| Feature | Subject Device:
Milestone CompuFlo Epidural | Primary Predicate Device:
Exmoor Plastics Limited
Epidrum (K093863) | Reference Device:
Milestone
CompuFlo Infusion
Pump (K053554) |
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| Indication for
Use | The CompuFlo® Epidural
Computer Controlled Anesthesia
System is intended for use with
an epidural needle for the real-
time verification of needle tip
placement in the lumbar epidural
space in patients over age of 18
who are required to have
epidural needle placement as
part of the medically necessary,
in-patient or out-patient
procedure, as established by
their Health Care Provider.
Once Health Care Provider
Computer Controlled Anesthesia
System verifies the epidural
needle placement in the lumbar
epidural space, CompuFlo®
Epidural is disconnected and the
HCP continues with the medical
procedure. | The Epidrum is intended for use,
in conjunction with an epidural
needle, to verify the needle tip
placement in the epidural space. | The CompuFlo is
intended for use in
delivering medication
and other
fluids in a controlled
manner. The
CompuFlo is
indicated for use in
adults for the
continuous or
intermittent delivery
of medications and
other fluids through
intravenous, intra-
arterial,
subcutaneous,
epidural and enteral
routes. |
| Table 2: Comparison between Milestone CompuFlo Epidural and Predicate device | |
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| Feature | Subject Device:
Milestone CompuFlo Epidural | Primary Predicate Device:
Exmoor Plastics Limited
Epidrum (K093863) | Reference Device:
Milestone
CompuFlo Infusion
Pump (K053554) |
|-------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| User
Population | 18 years of age and older | Adults | Adults |
| Principal of
Operation /
Technological
Differences | The CompuFlo Epidural uses an
in-line fluid pressure sensor to
accurately measure the pressure
at the needle which provide
visual and audio indication that
the needle has entered the
epidural space | The Epidrum comprises a small
chamber, featuring
a female Luer inlet port and a
male Luer exit port on
opposing sides, with an
expandable membrane as
one of the sides between the
podts | CompuFlo Infusion
uses an in-line fluid
pressure technology
to deliver fluids with
pressure monitoring
and integral alarms |
| Disposables | • Commercial syringe, 20 ml
sizes, provided by Milestone
• Commercially available
needles provided by clinician
• Tubing Set provided by
Milestone
• ID Adaptor provided by
Milestone | • User-provided, commercially
available disposable
supplies, such as off-the-
shelf vials and off-the-shelf
needles
• Disposable hand piece and
tubing | • Commercially
available syringes
of various sizes
provided by
clinician
• Commercially
available needles
provided by
clinician
• Commercially
available hand
piece provided by
Milestone |
Milestone's CompuFlo Epidural Computer Controlled Anesthesia System and the primary predicate Epidrum have the same intended use of verifying the placement of the epidural needle in the epidural space. The CompuFlo Epidural Controlled Anesthesia System additionally achieves the primary intended use in real-time whereas Epidrum, the predicate device does not. In addition, CompuFlo Epidural Controlled Anesthesia System is specifically indicated for patients over the age of 18 years old, which was established based on the COMPASS Clinical study, whereas the Epidrum was indicated for use in adults. The aforementioned difference is not critical to the intended therapeutic or diagnostic use of the device and the differences do not affect the safety and effectiveness of the device when used as labeled.
Both devices also have similar technological characteristics of using pressure sensing based on the well-known and widely used loss of resistance technique;difference between CompuFlo Epidural Controlled Anesthesia System and Epidrum is technology that is used the provide visual and audio indication that the needle has entered the epidural space CompuFlo Epidural Controlled Anesthesia System uses computer controlled objective measurement of the pressure changes at the tip of the needle, whereas Epidrum relies on the subjective audio and visual indication of the pressure changes. As stated above, differences are not critical to the intended therapeutic or diagnostic, use of the device, and the differences do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness of the device when used as labeled. Furthermore once Health Care Provider (HCP) verifies the epidural needle placement in the lumbar epidural space, the CompuFlo® Epidural is disconnected and the HCP continues with the medical procedure. The Epidrum indications for use does not
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address this step, however from the labeling/instructions for use that step is also completed with the Epidrum, thus there is no difference.
The CompuFlo Epidural uses an in-line fluid pressure sensor to accurately measure the pressure at the needle, which provides visual and audio indication that the needle has entered the epidural space. In comparison, the Epidrum uses a small pressure chamber that provides a visual indication that the needle has entered the epidural space. Although the method of pressure sensing is different, both provide feedback to the user regarding the loss of pressure as the needle enters the epidural space. The pressure sensor in the CompuFlo Epidural provides an objective and accurate pressure measurement to the user. In addition, FDA has cleared similar pressure sensing technology in the company's reference CompuFlo device (K053554). As such, any differences in technological characteristics do not raise different questions of safety or effectiveness. Furthermore, bench testing and clinical study data have demonstrate substantially equivalent performance. Accordingly, the CompuFlo Epidural is substantially equivalent to the primary predicate Epidrum.