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The device description focuses on mechanical and hydraulic principles (pulsatile stream, valves, pressure relief) and does not mention any computational or data-driven components indicative of AI/ML. The "Mentions AI, DNN, or ML" field is explicitly marked as "Not Found".
No.
The device is used to clear clogs from enteral feeding tubes, and does not directly treat a disease or medical condition.
No
The device is designed to clear occlusions/clogs from enteral feeding tubes, which is a therapeutic rather than a diagnostic function. It does not provide information about a patient's medical condition or disease.
No
The device description clearly outlines physical components such as valves and connectors, and the performance studies describe bench testing of these physical components (tube clearance, leak-free pressure, overpressure valve testing). There is no mention of software as the primary or sole component.
Based on the provided information, the GastroFlush device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).
Here's why:
- Intended Use: The intended use is to clear occlusions/clogs from enteral feeding tubes placed in patients for nutrition and/or decompression. This is a therapeutic/procedural use, not a diagnostic one.
- Device Description: The device description focuses on the mechanical action of clearing clogs using pressurized water and safety features like valves and connectors. It does not describe any components or processes related to analyzing biological samples or providing diagnostic information.
- Lack of Diagnostic Elements: There is no mention of analyzing blood, urine, tissue, or any other biological sample. The device interacts directly with the feeding tube and the clog within it.
- Performance Studies: The performance studies described are bench tests focused on the device's ability to clear tubes and maintain pressure, and human factors testing. There are no studies related to diagnostic accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, or other metrics typically associated with IVDs.
In summary, the GastroFlush is a medical device used for a therapeutic purpose (clearing obstructed feeding tubes) and does not fit the definition of an In Vitro Diagnostic device, which is used to examine specimens derived from the human body to provide information for diagnostic, monitoring, or compatibility purposes.
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Intended Use / Indications for Use
GastroFlush is indicated for use in clearing occlusions/clogs from enteral feeding tubes placed for nutrition and/or decompression in adult or adolescent patients that have tube size 8Fr-24Fr and tube length no longer than 42 inches.
It is intended to be used by or under the direction of a licensed physician.
Product codes
KNT, PIF
Device Description
The GastroFlush device uses a pulsatile stream of pressurized water to gently dislodge and flush clogs from obstructed G-tubes, NG tubes and other tubes placed for the purposes of enteral nutrition and/or gastrointestinal decompression in the clinical or home setting. A series of connected one-way valves is used to ensure that the pressurized water flows in only the correct direction. Pressure relief valves with specified "cracking pressure" are used to ensure that overpressure of the system is avoided. Lastly, specialty connectors including the use of the new ENFit enteral feeding tube connectors conforming to ISO 80369-3 ensure against the inadvertent misconnection of the GastroFlush device to the clogged enteral tube, or the use of Luer syringes and/or similar devices in the attempt to unclog the enteral tube.
A schematic representation of the GastroFlush device is shown below to better describe the directional water flow of the device.
From the diagram, water flows in a unidirectional fashion through the GastroFlush and into the connected clogged enteral tube. Directional water flow is maintained using a one-way valve (Valve 1) that permits water flow only towards the enteral tube and prevents back-flow of potentially contaminated water.
To prevent potentially hazardous high-pressure that could result from attempts to clear a clogged enteral tube, a safety outlet conduit is provided with an integrated pressure relief valve. The cracking pressure of this valve is set high enough to allow sufficient pressure to unclog the enteral tube, but well below the burst pressure of the enteral tube, the GastroFlush tubing, or any of its components. Water exiting through the pressure relief valve is directed to an overflow basin.
To test the enteral tube for patency after performing the de-clogging procedure, a port is provided to allow a flush of water from a syringe. A second one-way valve (Valve 2) maintains unidirectional flow through this tube and prevents back-flow and/or high-pressure water exiting this port.
Specialty connectors have been used throughout the GastroFlush to ensure proper directional connection to the water delivery unit. In accordance with the new ISO standard 80369-3, ENFit connectors are used to connect the GastroFlush device to the enteral tube, and to allow an ISO 80369-3 ENFit compatible syringe to connect to the patency check port. This prevents the inadvertent connection of a syringe with a Luer or other fitting to the GastroFlush.
A pressurized pulsatile stream of water is supplied to the GastroFlush by a standard jet lavage unit. A specialty connector (Specialty Connector 1) is used to ensure proper connection of the GastroFlush to the water delivery unit, as each jet lavage model has a different, proprietary connector. This connector (Specialty Connector 1) is of a type not compatible with ENFit, Luer, or other commonly used medical connectors.
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Indicated Patient Age Range
adult or adolescent patients
Intended User / Care Setting
licensed physician; clinical or home setting
Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
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Summary of Performance Studies
Bench Testing: The GastroFlush enteral Tube un-clogger was subjected to testing for safety and efficacy. Properties tested were:
a. Tube Clearance Testing
b. Leak-Free Pressure Testing
c. Overpressure Valve Testing
Tube Clearance Testing: Testing was performed on the GastroFlush device's ability to clear an in-vitro occlusion from enteral feeding tubes designated as "worst case" examples (smallest diameter/longest tubes and largest diameter/longest tubes). Sample size: 30 enteral feeding tubes from each group.
Results: No failures in the ability of the GastroFlush to clear in-vitro occlusions. Mean time to tube clearance was 2.20 seconds (smallest diameter/longest tube), and 1.79 seconds (largest diameter/longest tube).
Leak-Free Pressure Testing: Pressure testing was performed to ensure leak-free performance. Sample size: 30 enteral feeding tubes from each group.
Results: No leakage in any of the GastroFlush/enteral tube assemblies at pressures up to 30 PSI (twice the opening pressure of the overpressure valve).
Overpressure Valve Testing: Testing was performed to evaluate the ability of the overpressure valve to properly open at the indicated opening pressure of 12.5 PSI, and to prevent system operating pressure from rising over 15 PSI. Sample size: 15 sample valves from the production lot.
Results: Mean opening pressure of the overpressure valves was 12.71 PSI (SD = 0.34).
Clinical Testing: No clinical testing was performed.
Human Factors Validation Testing: Human factors validation testing was performed to identify any design or procedural elements that might interfere with proper and safe use of the device.
Key Metrics
Tube Clearance Testing: Mean time to tube clearance was 2.20 seconds (smallest diameter/longest tube), and 1.79 seconds (largest diameter/longest tube). No failures.
Leak-Free Pressure Testing: No leakage up to 30 PSI.
Overpressure Valve Testing: Mean opening pressure of 12.71 PSI (SD = 0.34).
Predicate Device(s)
Reference Device(s)
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§ 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.
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October 24, 2018
Bionix Development Corporation James Huttner Vice President, Product Development 5154 Enterprise Blvd. Toledo, Ohio 43612
Re: K180605
Trade/Device Name: GastroFlush Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.5980 Regulation Name: Gastrointestinal Tube And Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KNT, PIF Dated: September 12, 2018 Received: September 18, 2018
Dear James Huttner:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 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.
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Sincerely.
Daniel G. Walter Jr -S
for
Benjamin R. 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) K180605
Device Name GastroFlush
Indications for Use (Describe)
GastroFlush is indicated for use in clearing occlusions/clogs from enteral feeding tubes placed for nutrition and/or decompression in adult or adolescent patients that have tube size 8Fr-24Fr and tube length no longer than 42 inches.
It is intended to be used by or under the direction of a licensed physician.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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K180605 page 1 of 7
510(K) Summary:
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Corporate Office 5154 Enterprise Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43612 Phone 419.727.8421 • Fax 419.727.8426
October 12, 2018
The following 510(k) summary has been prepared pursuant to requirements specified in 21CFR 807.92
1. Submitter Information:
| a. | Applicant: | Bionix Development Corporation
5154 Enterprise Blvd.
Toledo, Ohio 43612 | | |
|--------------|----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|
| b. | Contact: | | James Huttner M.D., Ph.D.
Vice President, New Product Development
Phone: (419) 727-8421
Fax: (419) 727-4430
Email: jhuttner@bionix.com | |
| Device Name: | | | | |
| a. | Trade Name: | GastroFlush | | |
| b. | Common Name: | Enteral Tube Un-Clogger | | |
| c. | Classification Name: | Gastrointestinal tube and accessories | | |
| d. | Regulation Numer: | 876.5980 | | |
| e. | Product Code(s) : | KNT; PIF | | |
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3. Indications for Use:
GastroFlush is indicated for use in clearing occlusions/clogs from enteral feeding tubes placed for nutrition and/or decompression in adult or adolescent patients that have tube size 8Fr-24Fr and tube length no longer than 42 inches.
It is intended to be used by or under the direction of a licensed physician.
4. Substantial Equivalence Device(s):
The GastroFlush enteral tube un-clogger is similar in intended use and function to the following devices used to unclog plugged enteral tubes such as G-tubes (gastrostomy tubes). J-tubes (jejunostomy tubes), nasogastric feeding tubes, and nasogastric sumps or decompression tubes:
- a. TubeClear In-Patient Tube Clearing System, manufactured and legally marketed by Actuated Medical, Bellefonte, PA. This device is listed under regulation number 876.5980, Tubes, Gastrointestinal and Accessories, and is classified as a Class II device. This device has been cleared by the FDA under K121571.
- b. DeClogger, manufactured and legally marketed by Bionix Development Corporation, Toledo, Ohio. This device is listed under regulation number 876.5980, Tubes, Gastrointestinal and Accessories, and is classified as a Class II device. This device has been cleared by the FDA under K905164.
5. Device Description
The GastroFlush device uses a pulsatile stream of pressurized water to gently dislodge and flush clogs from obstructed G-tubes, NG tubes and other tubes placed for the purposes of enteral nutrition and/or gastrointestinal decompression in the clinical or home setting. A series of connected one-way valves is used to ensure that the pressurized water flows in only the correct direction. Pressure relief valves with specified "cracking pressure" are used to ensure that overpressure of the system is avoided. Lastly, specialty connectors including the use of the new ENFit enteral feeding tube connectors conforming to ISO 80369-3 ensure against the inadvertent misconnection of the GastroFlush device to the clogged enteral tube, or the use of Luer syringes and/or similar devices in the attempt to unclog the enteral tube.
A schematic representation of the GastroFlush device is shown below to better describe the directional water flow of the device.
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Image /page/5/Figure/1 description: The image shows a schematic diagram of a water input system. The system includes a water input, a specialty connector, a one-way valve, and a female ENFit connector that leads to an enteral tube. Additionally, there is a pressure relief valve and a one-way valve that connects to a male ENFit connector for syringe access to check patency, and an overflow outlet.
Figure 1 Schematic Drawing Showing GastroFlush Water Flow
From the diagram, water flows in a unidirectional fashion through the GastroFlush and into the connected clogged enteral tube. Directional water flow is maintained using a one-way valve (Valve 1) that permits water flow only towards the enteral tube and prevents back-flow of potentially contaminated water.
To prevent potentially hazardous high-pressure that could result from attempts to clear a clogged enteral tube, a safety outlet conduit is provided with an integrated pressure relief valve. The cracking pressure of this valve is set high enough to allow sufficient pressure to unclog the enteral tube, but well below the burst pressure of the enteral tube, the GastroFlush tubing, or any of its components. Water exiting through the pressure relief valve is directed to an overflow basin.
To test the enteral tube for patency after performing the de-clogging procedure, a port is provided to allow a flush of water from a syringe. A second one-way valve (Valve 2) maintains unidirectional flow through this tube and prevents back-flow and/or high-pressure water exiting this port.
Specialty connectors have been used throughout the GastroFlush to ensure proper directional connection to the water delivery unit. In accordance with the new ISO standard 80369-3, ENFit connectors are used to connect the GastroFlush device to the enteral tube, and to allow an ISO
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80369-3 ENFit compatible syringe to connect to the patency check port. This prevents the inadvertent connection of a syringe with a Luer or other fitting to the GastroFlush.
A pressurized pulsatile stream of water is supplied to the GastroFlush by a standard jet lavage unit. A specialty connector (Specialty Connector 1) is used to ensure proper connection of the GastroFlush to the water delivery unit, as each jet lavage model has a different, proprietary connector. This connector (Specialty Connector 1) is of a type not compatible with ENFit, Luer, or other commonly used medical connectors.
A 2-D CAD drawing of the GastroFlush is shown in Figure 2, and the various components are again labeled.
Image /page/6/Figure/4 description: The image shows a diagram of a fluid system with several components labeled. The system includes a "Specialty Connector 1", a "Pressure Relief Valve", and a "One-Way Valve 1". Additionally, there is an "ENFit Connector 1", a "One-Way Valve 2", and an "ENFit Connector 2", all connected to a reservoir labeled "To Overflow".
Figure 2 GastroFlush Assembly
6. Comparison to Predicate Devices:
The GastroFlush enteral tube un-clogger is similar in function and intended use to the TubeClear In-Patient Tube Clearing System, manufactured and legally marketed by Actuated Medical, Bellefonte, PA. The GastroFlush is also similar in function and intended use to the DeClogger, manufactured and legally marketed by Bionix Development Corporation, Toledo, Ohio.
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The following table summarizes the comparison of Bionix Development Corporation GastroFlush to these predicate devices:
| Attribute | TubeClear In-Patient
Tube Clearing System | DeClogger | GastroFlush |
|----------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | Clear Occlusions from
Feeding and Decompression
Tubes | Clear Occlusions from
Feeding and Decompression
Tubes | Clear Occlusions from
Feeding and Decompression
Tubes |
| Portion of Device Impacting
Clog | Clearing Stem Wire Tip | DeClogger Screw Tip | Water Jet |
| Mechanism of Clog Disruption | Linear Reciprocating Motion
of Clearing Stem Wire Tip | Twisting Motion of Screw
Tip | Pulsation of Water Jet |
| Composition of Declogging
Mechanism | Metal Wire | Molded Plastic | Water |
| Power System | Electric Motor Creates
Reciprocating Motion | Manual Twisting Motion of
DeClogger Tip | Separate Water Pump
Creates Pulsatile Water
Stream |
| Single Patient Use | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Table 1 Comparison of Substantial Equivalence
7. Performance Standards
- a. This device meets Recognized Consensus Standard: AAMI/ANSI ID54:1996/(R) 2012, "Enteral feeding set adapters and connectors".
- b. The following Industry Guidance Document has also been considered in the design of this device: "Safety Considerations to Mitigate the Risks of Misconnections with Smallbore Connectors Intended for Enteral Applications", document issued on February 11, 2015.
- c. ISO Standard 80369 (ENFit Connectors).
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8. Bench Testing:
The GastroFlush enteral Tube un-clogger was subjected to testing for safety and efficacy as described in the section titled "Bench Testing". Properties tested were:
- a. Tube Clearance Testing
- b. Leak-Free Pressure Testing
- c. Overpressure Valve Testing
The results of these tests may be found in the section "Performance Testing-Bench". These results are summarized below.
- Tube Clearance Testing. Testing was performed on the GastroFlush device's ability to a. clear an in-vitro occlusion from enteral feeding tubes designated as "worst case" examples, as defined through discussions with FDA reviewers. These included examples of the smallest diameter/longest tubes and the largest diameter/longest tubes intended to be used with the GastroFlush. Testing rationale and protocol was chosen to allow determination of results at the 95% C/R (Confidence/Reliability) level for an attribute data test of Risk Level 1. Accordingly, 30 enteral feeding tubes from each group were chosen for testing.
Results of Tube Clearance Testing showed no failures in the ability of the GastroFlush to clear in-vitro occlusions from enteral feeding tubes in "worst case" scenarios at the 95% C/R level. Mean time to tube clearance was 2.20 seconds (smallest diameter/longest tube), and 1.79 seconds (largest diameter/longest tube).
These results show that the GastroFlush device will successfully un-clog occluded enteral feeding tubes at the 95% Confidence/Reliability level.
- b. Leak-Free Pressure Testing. Pressure testing was performed to ensure leak-free performance of the GastroFlush enteral tube un-clogger. Testing rationale and protocol was chosen to allow determination of results at the 95% C/R level for an attribute data test of Risk Level 1. Accordingly, 30 enteral feeding tubes from each group were chosen for testing.
Results of Leak-Free Pressure Testing showed no leakage in any of the GastroFlush/enteral tube assemblies at pressures up to 30 PSI (twice the opening pressure of the overpressure valve).
These results show that the GastroFlush device will operate leak-free during use at the 95% Confidence/Reliability level.
- Overpressure Valve Testing. Testing was performed to evaluate the ability of the C. overpressure valve used in the GastroFlush to properly open at the indicated opening pressure of 12.5 PSI, and to prevent system operating pressure from rising over 15 PSI.
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Testing rationale and protocol was chosen to allow determination of results at the 95% C/R level for a variable data test of Risk Level 1. Accordingly, 15 sample valves from the production lot were randomly selected to undergo Overpressure Valve Testing.
Results of Overpressure Valve Testing showed the mean opening pressure of the overpressure valves to be 12.71 PSI (SD = 0.34). These results show that the overpressure valves used in the construction of the GastroFlush device will open within specifications and below 15 PSI at the 95% Confidence/Reliability level.
9. Clinical Testing:
No clinical testing was performed on the GastroFlush Enteral Tube Un-Clogger from Bionix Development Corporation.
10. Human Factors Validation Testing:
Human factors validation testing was performed to identify any design or procedural elements that might interfere with proper and safe use of the device. These results are tabulated in the section "Human Factors Validation Testing" and are summarized below.
11. Conclusion:
These results show that the GastroFlush enteral tube un-clogger from Bionix Development Corporation will perform safely and adequately for the intended use to clear occlusions and clogs from enteral tubes placed for the purposes of nutrition and/or decompression in the clinical or home setting.