(412 days)
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No
The document describes a standard infusion pump with various delivery modes and safety features. There is no mention of AI or ML in the device description, intended use, or performance studies. The updates listed are related to administration routes, software enhancements (like cybersecurity and alarm management), and accessories, none of which indicate AI/ML functionality.
Yes.
The device delivers IV medication, perineural medication, and epidural medication, which are therapeutic interventions.
No
Explanation: The Sapphire Infusion Pump is explicitly described as a device for "controlled delivery" of fluids and medications. Its functions revolve around infusion modes and delivery routes, not the diagnosis of conditions or diseases.
No
The device description clearly states it is a "single-channel, volumetric infusion pump" and lists various hardware accessories, indicating it is a physical device with integrated software, not a software-only device.
Based on the provided text, the Sapphire Infusion pump is not an In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) device.
Here's why:
- IVD Definition: In Vitro Diagnostic devices are used to examine specimens taken from the human body (like blood, urine, tissue) to provide information about a person's health. This testing is done outside the body (in vitro).
- Sapphire Infusion Pump Function: The Sapphire Infusion pump is designed to deliver substances (fluids, medications, blood products) into the body through various routes (intravascular, subcutaneous, etc.). It is a delivery system, not a diagnostic testing device.
The text clearly describes the pump's function as controlled delivery of substances, and the performance metrics provided relate to flow rate and bolus accuracy, which are relevant to drug delivery, not diagnostic testing.
N/A
Intended Use / Indications for Use
The Sapphire Infusion pump is intended for controlled delivery through intravascular, subcutaneous, intra-arterial, perineural and epidural routes. The pump is designed to deliver saline, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), lipids, IV medication, perineural medication, epidural medication, blood and blood products.
The Sapphire Infusion pump includes the following infusion modes for all intended uses: Continuous, Intermittent, TPN, PCA, Multi-step, and Epidural.
It is intended to be used in the following environments of use: clinical, ambulatory, pre-hospital medical air and ground transportation and home. The pump is intended to be used by both licensed health care professionals and by lay users.
The Sapphire and the administration sets are indicated for use by both adult and pediatric populations.
The dedicated Q Core administration sets for the Sapphire pump are intended for single-use only.
Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)
FRN, MRZ, FPA
Device Description
The Q Core Sapphire Infusion Pump is a single-channel, volumetric infusion pump. The SapphireInfusion Pump is intended for controlled delivery through intravascular, subcutaneous, intra-arterial, perineural and epidural routes. The pump is designed to deliver fluids such as Normal Saline, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), lipids, IV medication, perineural medication, epidural medication, blood and blood products. The Sapphire Infusion Pump includes the following infusion modes for all intended uses: Continuous, Intermittent, TPN, PCA, Multi-step, and Epidural. The pump is intended to be used by both licensed health care professionals and lay users. The pump is intended to be used in the following environments of use: clinical, ambulatory, pre-hospital medical air and ground transportation and home use.
The dedicated Q Core Administration Sets for the Sapphire infusion pump are sterile and intended for single-patient use and single-use only.
The pump software includes the following infusion modes, but any one can be disabled: Continuous, Intermittent, TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition), PCA (Patient Controlled Analgesia), Multi-Step and Epidural.
The Sapphire Infusion Pump offers an optional preprogrammed drug library which can be programmed using an additional software program "Drug library editor". The preprogrammed range limits are associated with certain drugs and/or certain modes and/or certain care areas.
Sapphire Infusion Pump accessories include the mini cradle with IPS, PCA lock boxes (100, 250, and 500ml), PCA/PCEA bolus handle, battery charger, battery case for extra battery source, administrations sets, a backpack, multi-pump mounting bracket, and an AC adapter.
Updates included in this submission:
- Addition of a new administration route Perineural Adding an administration route, Perineural, to the indications for use of the device. This update did not require any modification to the pump technology or design.
- Additional updates (catchup changes) that did not change the basic functionality or technological characteristics of the pump or the administration sets
- Software (SW) - e.g., minor enhancements, back to spec corrections, cybersecurity enhancements including implementation of digital code signing, reorganization of alarm priorities and audio and visual alarm characteristics, addition of low battery alarm at 10 minutes, addition of air-in-line alarm off option.
- Pump cradle (accessory) added
- Administration sets, including sets with NRFit connectors.
- Clarification of the indications for use statement
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
Intravascular, subcutaneous, intra-arterial, perineural and epidural routes.
Indicated Patient Age Range
adult and pediatric populations
Intended User / Care Setting
Used by both licensed health care professionals and by lay users.
Environments of use: clinical, ambulatory, pre-hospital medical air and ground transportation and home.
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)
The following bench testing was performed and reviewed to support the substantial equivalence of the subject device:
- Software verification and validation per the FDA Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices (May 11, 2005) for a Major Level of Concern
- FDA Guidance "Guidance for Industry, FDA Reviewers and Compliance on Off-the-Shelf Software Use in Medical Devices"
- Electrical Safety per IEC 60601-1; 2012
- EMC testing per IEC 60601-1-2; 2014
- Alarms per IEC 60601-1-8; 2012
- FDA Guidance "Infusion Pumps Total Product Life Cycle"
- Accuracy testing under anticipated environments of use and routes
- Administration sets performance testing per ISO 80369-6:2016
- Battery safety: IEC 62133-2; 2017 compliance
- Biocompatibility: Sub-chronic testing per ISO 10993-11:2017 (Administration sets)
- Accessory compatibility: Verification that the pump is compatible with the IPS
- Human Factors: Human factors studies per the FDA Guidance Applying Human Factors and Usability Engineering to Medical Devices (February 3, 2016). The human factors studies were conducted with the intended user population, use environment and use scenarios to simulate clinical conditions. Results of the human factors testing demonstrate validation of the device per the intended use.
- Cybersecurity: Cybersecurity was evaluated per the FDA Guidance Content of Premarket Submissions for Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff, (October 2, 2014). Specifically, addressing the following areas: Identify and Protect, Detect, Response and Recover
- Reprocessing/Cleaning: Validation per the FDA Guidance for Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and Labeling (March 17, 2015) confirmed cleaning and disinfection instruction provided in instructions for use
- MR Safety: ASTM F2503-13, "Standard Practice for Marking Medical Devices and Other Items for Safety in the Magnetic Resonance Environment."
A safety assurance case is provided for the Sapphire Infusion System (pump, sets and accessories) as recommended in the FDA guidance document, Infusion Pumps Total Product Life Cycle.
The stated goal of the safety assurance case is:
- Device design is adequately safe for its intended use
The assurance case defined the device system, including the indications for use, system definition, operational description, patient populations, and use environments. The supporting assurance arguments covered the following attributes: - The device is properly identified and defined.
- The device design is adequately verified and validated
- The device risks are acceptably mitigated
- The device is adequately reliable to ensure its safety over its intended use life.
The specific evidence included within the assurance case to demonstrate the subject device is verified and validated for its intended use and to demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate devices is described in the table above.
No clinical studies were conducted in conjunction with this application.
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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§ 880.5725 Infusion pump.
(a)
Identification. An infusion pump is a device used in a health care facility to pump fluids into a patient in a controlled manner. The device may use a piston pump, a roller pump, or a peristaltic pump and may be powered electrically or mechanically. The device may also operate using a constant force to propel the fluid through a narrow tube which determines the flow rate. The device may include means to detect a fault condition, such as air in, or blockage of, the infusion line and to activate an alarm.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).
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Q Core Medical Ltd. % Rhona Shanker President Z & B Enterprises, Inc. 12154 Darnestown Road, #236 Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878
Re: K192860
Trade/Device Name: Sapphire Infusion Pump, Sapphire administration sets Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5725 Regulation Name: Infusion pump Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FRN, MRZ, FPA Dated: November 7, 2020 Received: November 10, 2020
Dear Rhona Shanker:
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.
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
1
801); medical device reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reportingcombination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR 4. Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
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 https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
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Sincerely,
Carolyn Dorgan Acting Assistant Director, Infusion Devices DHT3C: Division of Drug Delivery and General Hospital Devices, and Human Factors OHT3: Office of Gastrorenal, ObGyn, General Hospital and Urology Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K192860
Device Name
Sapphire Infusion Pump, Sapphire administration sets
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Sapphire Infusion pump is intended for controlled delivery through intravascular, subcutaneous, intra-arterial, perineural and epidural routes. The pump is designed to deliver saline, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), lipids, IV medication, perineural medication, epidural medication, blood and blood products.
The Sapphire Infusion pump includes the following infusion modes for all intended uses: Continuous, Intermittent, TPN, PCA, Multi-step, and Epidural.
It is intended to be used in the following environments of use: clinical, ambulatory, pre-hospital medical air and ground transportation and home. The pump is intended to be used by both licensed health care professionals and by lay users.
The Sapphire and the administration sets are indicated for use by both adult and pediatric populations.
The dedicated Q Core administration sets for the Sapphire pump are intended for single-use only.
| 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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510(k) Summary K192860
| Manufacturer's Name | Q Core Medical Ltd.
29 Yad Haruzim St.
Netanya 4250529
ISRAEL
Ph: +972-73-2388888
Fax: +972-73-2388800 |
|---------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Corresponding Official: | Rhona Shanker
FDA Regulatory Consultant to Q Core Medical Ltd |
| Telephone Number: | 301-251-9570 |
| E-mail: | rhonashanker07@verizon.net |
| Preparation Date: | November 19, 2020 |
| Trade Name | Sapphire Infusion Pump, Sapphire Administration Sets |
| Common or Usual Name | Infusion Pump |
| Regulation Name | Infusion Pump |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 880.5725 |
| Product Code: | FRN - Infusion pump
MRZ - Infusion pump accessories
FPA - Administration Sets |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Predicate Device Infusion pump: | (K161667) Sapphire Infusion Pump |
| Predicate Device Administration sets: | (K141389) Sapphire administration sets, (K123049) Sapphire Administration Sets |
Device Description
The Q Core Sapphire Infusion Pump is a single-channel, volumetric infusion pump. The SapphireInfusion Pump is intended for controlled delivery through intravascular, subcutaneous, intra-arterial, perineural and epidural routes. The pump is designed to deliver fluids such as Normal Saline, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), lipids, IV medication, perineural medication, epidural medication, blood and blood products. The Sapphire Infusion Pump includes the following infusion modes for all intended uses: Continuous, Intermittent, TPN, PCA, Multi-step, and Epidural. The pump is intended to be used by both
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licensed health care professionals and lay users. The pump is intended to be used in the following environments of use: clinical, ambulatory, pre-hospital medical air and ground transportation and home use.
The dedicated Q Core Administration Sets for the Sapphire infusion pump are sterile and intended for single-patient use and single-use only.
The pump software includes the following infusion modes, but any one can be disabled: Continuous, Intermittent, TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition), PCA (Patient Controlled Analgesia), Multi-Step and Epidural.
The Sapphire Infusion Pump offers an optional preprogrammed drug library which can be programmed using an additional software program "Drug library editor". The preprogrammed range limits are associated with certain drugs and/or certain modes and/or certain care areas.
Sapphire Infusion Pump accessories include the mini cradle with IPS, PCA lock boxes (100, 250, and 500ml), PCA/PCEA bolus handle, battery charger, battery case for extra battery source, administrations sets, a backpack, multi-pump mounting bracket, and an AC adapter.
Updates included in this submission:
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- Addition of a new administration route Perineural Adding an administration route, Perineural, to the indications for use of the device. This update did not require any modification to the pump technology or design.
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- Additional updates (catchup changes) that did not change the basic functionality or technological characteristics of the pump or the administration sets
- . Software (SW) - e.g., minor enhancements, back to spec corrections, cybersecurity enhancements including implementation of digital code signing, reorganization of alarm priorities and audio and visual alarm characteristics, addition of low battery alarm at 10 minutes, addition of air-in-line alarm off option.
- Pump cradle (accessory) added ●
- Administration sets, including sets with NRFit connectors. ●
3. Clarification of the indications for use statement
Indications for Use
The Sapphire Infusion pump is intended for controlled delivery through intravascular, subcutaneous, intra-arterial, perineural and epidural routes. The pump is designed to deliver saline, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN),lipids, IV medication, perineural medication, epidural medication, blood and blood products.
The Sapphire Infusion pump includes the following infusion modes for all intended uses: Continuous,
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Intermittent,TPN, PCA, Multi-step, and Epidural.
It is intended to be used in the following environments of use: clinical, ambulatory, pre-hospital medical air and ground transportation and home. The pump is intended to be used by both licensed health care professionals and by lay users.
The Sapphire and the administration sets are indicated for use by both adult and pediations.
The dedicated Q Core administration sets for the Sapphire pump are intended for single-patient use and single-use only.
Substantial Equivalence Discussion
The table below includes a comparison of the intended use between the new device and those of the predicate device:
| Characteristic | Predicate Device
Sapphire Infusion system
(K161667) | Subject Device
Sapphire Infusion Pump
K192860 |
|---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indications for Use | The Q Core Sapphire Infusion
Pump is intended for controlled
delivery through intravascular,
subcutaneous, intra-arterial
and epidural routes. The pump is
designed to deliver saline, Total
Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), lipids,
IV medication,
epidural medication, blood and
blood products.
The Sapphire Infusion Pump
includes the following infusion
modes for all intended uses:
Continuous, Intermittent, TPN,
PCA, Multi-step, and Epidural.
The pump is intended to be used
by both licensed health care
professionals in a clinical
environment, and home users in
an ambulatory environment and in
pre-hospital medical air and
ground transportation.
The dedicated Q Core
administration sets for the
Sapphire Infusion Pump are
intended for single-patient use and
single use
only. | The Sapphire Infusion pump is
intended for controlled delivery
through intravascular,
subcutaneous, intra-arterial,
perineural and epidural routes.
The pump is designed to deliver
saline, Total Parenteral Nutrition
(TPN),lipids, IV medication,
perineural medication, epidural
medication, blood and blood
products.
The Sapphire Infusion pump
includes the following infusion
modes for all intended uses:
Continuous, Intermittent, TPN, PCA,
Multi-step, and Epidural.
It is intended to be used in the
following environments of use:
clinical, ambulatory, pre-hospital
medical air and ground
transportation and home. The
pump is intended to be used by both
licensed health care professionals
and by lay users.
The Sapphire and the
administration sets are indicated
for use by both adult and pediatric
populations. |
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| | | The dedicated Q Core
administration sets for the
Sapphire pump are intended for
single-patient use andsingle-use
only. |
|----------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Prescription or Over the Counter | Prescription | Prescription |
| Intended Population | Adult and pediatric | Adult and pediatric |
| Environment of Use | clinical, ambulatory, pre-hospital
medical air and ground
transportation, and home | clinical, ambulatory, pre-hospital
medical air and ground
transportation and home |
The indications for use for the subject device is the same as the predicate device, with the addition of the perineural route. The addition of the Perineural administration route did not require any design change to the pump. After analysis of (i) clinical use, (ii) risk and (iii) drug route compatibility it was concluded that the current design can support this administration route without any design modifications and does not raise different questions of safety or effectiveness. The pump has been verified and validated through performance testing to meet this additional intended use.
The intended population for the subject device (adult and pediatric) is identical to the predicate device.
The environments of use for the subject device are identical to the predicate device.
Technological Characteristics
The table below includes a comparison of the technological characteristics between the new pump and those of the predicate pump. Flow rate accuracy and bolus accuracy are unchanged with the proposed device.
| Technological
Characteristic | Predicate Device
Sapphire Infusion system
(K161667) | Subject Device
Sapphire Infusion Pump
K192860 | Comments |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| System Components/Features | | | |
| Real-time display | Yes | Same | NA |
| Microcomputer
controlled pump | Yes | Same | NA |
| Internal clock | Yes | Same | NA |
| Administration Set | Yes | Same | NA |
| Air-in-line sensor | Yes | Same | NA |
| Occlusion sensor | Yes | Same | NA |
| Temperature Sensor | Yes | Same | NA |
| Number of Channels | 1 | | NA |
| History Log | Yes | Yes | NA |
| Pump Alarms and Messages | | | |
| Battery/Low, Depleted | Yes | Same, with the addition of a low battery alarm at 10 minutes. | No effect on the pump safety or effectiveness |
| Technological
Characteristic | Predicate Device
Sapphire Infusion system
(K161667) | Subject Device
Sapphire Infusion Pump
K192860 | Comments |
| Pump in stop mode
(unattended) | Yes | Same | (see Note #1
below) |
| High pressure
(Upstream/
Downstream
Occlusion) | Upstream -0.4bar
Downstream 1.2 bar | Same | NA |
| Pump Fault | Yes | Same | NA |
| Low volume in
medication reservoir | Yes | Same | NA |
| Cassette detachment
/misplaced/door
open | Yes | Same | NA |
| Air-in-line | Yes | Same | NA |
| Flow Error | Yes | Same | NA |
| Key stuck | Yes | Same | NA |
| End-of-Infusion | Yes | Same | NA |
| Programmable End-
of-Infusion alarm | Yes | Same | NA |
| Programming Functions | | | |
| High Internal
Temperature | Yes | Same | NA |
| Delivery Mode | Yes | Same | NA |
| Infusion Options | Yes | Same | NA |
| Security and/or
Lock Levels | Yes | Same | NA |
| Demand Dose
Lockout | Yes | Same | NA |
| Delivery Limit | Yes | Yes, with option to disable by
technician | No effect on
the pump
safety or
effectiveness
(see
discussion #
Note 2
below) |
| Air Detection | Yes | Yes, with option to disable by
technician | No effect on
the pump
safety or
effectiveness
(see
discussion #
Note 2
below) |
| Piggy
back/Secondary | Yes | Same | NA |
| Delayed Start | Yes | Same | NA |
| Infusion Specifications | | | |
| Flow rate accuracy | Ave: 2.5%
(-3.6% at 5-15°C to +3.5% at 30-40°C) | Same | NA |
| Minimum
Continuous Delivery
Rate | 0.1 mL/hr | Same | NA |
| Maximum
Continuous Delivery
Rate | 999 mL/hr | Same | NA |
| Technological
Characteristic | Predicate Device
Sapphire Infusion system
(K161667) | Subject Device
Sapphire Infusion Pump
K192860 | Comments |
| Minimum
Intermittent
Delivery Rate | 0.1 mL/hr | Same | NA |
| Maximum
Intermittent
Delivery Rate | 999 mL/hr | Same | NA |
| Minimum PCA
Delivery Rate | 0 mL/hr | Same | NA |
| Maximum PCA
Delivery Rate | 99.9 mL/hr | Same | NA |
| Minimum ΤΡΝ
Delivery Rate | 0.1 mL/hr | Same | NA |
| Maximum TPN
Delivery Rate | 600 mL/hr | Same | NA |
| Minimum Epi
Delivery Rate | 0.1 mL/hr | Same | NA |
| Maximum Epi
Delivery rate | 200 mL/hr | Same | NA |
| Patient Demand
Dose | Yes | Same | NA |
| Bolus Accuracy | Ave: 2.5% (-7.5% to 7.5% at 0.1mL/h) | Same | NA |
| Maximum Patient
Demand Dose | 20 mL | Same | NA |
| Clinician Bolus | Yes | Same | NA |
| Maximum Clinician
Bolus | 30 mL | Same | NA |
| Maximum Epidural
Hourly Volume | 60 mL/hr | Same | NA |
| Maximum Boluses
per Hour | 60 per hour / 60 per 4 hours | Same | NA |
| KVO | Yes | Same | NA |
| KVO Rate | 0 - 20 mL/hr or the actual rate,
whichever is lower | Same | NA |
| Reservoir volume | 0.1 to 9999 mL | Same | NA |
| Dose lockout time | Yes | Same | NA |
| Dose per Hour Limit | Yes | Same | NA |
| Delivery Limit | Yes | Same | NA |
| Programmable
Maximum Delivery
Rate (Continuous
Rate and Bolus) | Yes | Same | NA |
| | Accessories | | |
| Administration sets | Yes - Q Core supplied administration
sets | Same | NA |
| AC adapter | Yes | Yes Same | NA |
| Remote Dose Cord | Same Yes | Yes Same | NA |
| Reservoir enclosure
(Lockbox) | Yes (100, 250, 500) | Same | NA |
| Technological
Characteristic | Predicate Device
Sapphire Infusion system
(K161667) | Subject Device
Sapphire Infusion Pump
K192860 | Comments |
| (mini cradle) | | supply | the pump
safety or
effectiveness
(see
discussion #3
below) |
| Pump Pouch | Yes | Same | NA |
| Multi-pump
mounting bracket | Yes | Same | NA |
| Battery case | Yes | Same | NA |
| Electrical Safety | | | |
| Electrical Safety | Compliant with IEC 60601-1 | Same | NA |
| Electromagnetic
compatibility | Compliant with IEC 60601-1-2 | Same | NA |
| Mechanical and Power Specifications | | | |
| Pump Size | 143 x 96 x 49 mm (5.63 x 3.78 x 1.93
inches) HxWxD | Same | NA |
| Pump Weight | 518 g (18.27 oz.), including battery | Same | NA |
| Power Sources | Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery 7.4V/1960 Same
mAh; AC adapter Input: 100-240 AC;
50-60 Hz | Same | NA |
| Operating Environment | | | |
| Temperature | +5°C to 40°C
(41°F to 104°F) | Same | NA |
| Relative Humidity | 15% to 95% | Same | NA |
| Storage Environment | | | |
| Temperature | - 40°C to + 70°C (-40°F to 158°F). | Same | NA |
| Relative Humidity | 15% to 95% | Same | NA |
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Comments regarding differences:
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- 10-minute low battery alarm
This high priority alarm was added as an additional "intermediate" alarm informing the user that battery is getting closer to depletion state (between the existing 30-minute low priority alarm to the high priority 3 minutes alarm before depletion). The alarm new alarm was verified and validated as part SW V & V and meet the requirements of IEC 60601-1-8.
- 10-minute low battery alarm
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- Ability to turn off the air detection
The modification was implemented after analysis of (i) risk and (ii) risk and (iii) review of the market for similar cleared devices with same feature.
- Ability to turn off the air detection
This feature was verified and validated as part SW V&V and also as part of Human Factors tests, concluding that this change it does not raise different questions of safety or effectiveness.
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- Pole mount (Mini Cradle) with an embedded power supply
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- Pole mount (Mini Cradle) with an embedded power supply
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This configuration is made as a combination of a power supply and the Mini Cradle (for simpler integration with the pump), resulting in an accessory which reduces user interactions with the same end result, i.e. mounting the pump on a pole and charging it. The same functions were retained, and testing demonstrates that it does not raise different questions of safety or effectiveness.
This accessory was tested for performance and along with the pump to meet the requirements of Electrical Safety (IEC 60601-1) and EMC (IEC 60601-1-2 and IEC 61000).
4. Cybersecurity
Additional changes were made to authentication and authorization controls, digital code signing, and other security controls to enhance the security of the device.
The table below includes a comparison of the technological characteristics between the new administration sets and those of the predicate administration sets.
| Technological
characteristic | Predicate - Sapphire
Administration Sets
(K123049, K141389) | Subject Device -
Sapphire
Administration Sets | Safety and effectiveness
implication |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended to be used
only with the Q
Core Infusion
Pumps | Yes | Same | NA |
| Administration
Cassette | Yes | Same | NA |
| Cassette safety
feature | Anti-Free Flow Valve | Same | NA |
| Different
configurations of
the Sets are
available,
depending upon the
required use | Yes | Same | NA |
| Different
configurations
available, and
consist of
conventional
components | Yes | Same, with the addition of
the NRFit connector | No effect on the pump
safety or effectiveness (see
discussion #5 below). |
| Contain sleeves to
connect
components | Yes | No | No effect on the pump
safety or effectiveness (see
discussion #6 below). |
| Sterile, single
patient | Yes | Same | NA |
| Non-DEHP, latex
free | Yes | Same | NA |
| Biocompatible
materials | Yes | Same | NA |
| Non-pyrogenic | Yes | Same | NA |
| Set length | Up to 280 cm | Up to 300 cm | No effect on the pump |
| Priming volume | Up to 20 ml | Up to 30 ml | safety or effectiveness (see |
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Comments regarding differences between the administration sets
5. NRFit connector addition
ISO 80369-6: 2016 compliant connectors were added to administration sets for Neuraxial. Verification and validation of the connectors concluded that this modification does not alter their safety and effectiveness.
6. Sleeve removal
Removal of the sleeve component within the assembly resulted in a simpler and more cost-effective connection of set components, with reduced assembly work time. This modification did not include any change to the sets materials. Verification and Validation of the sets performance concluded that this modification does not alter their safety and effectiveness.
7. Length and priming update
The minimal length and priming volume update have no effect on the set performance or use. This modification did not include any change to the sets materials. Verification and Validation of the sets performance concluded that this modification has no implication on the safety and effectiveness.
There are no technological differences between the subject and predicate devices. All updates were evaluated for risk and fully verified and validated, confirming safety and effectiveness are maintained as in the predicate devices. The description of these changes is included in the device description and is presented in the Substantial Equivalence Discussion.
Performance Testing
The following bench testing was performed and reviewed to support the substantial equivalence of the subject device:
| Software | • Software verification and validation per the FDA Guidance for the
Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical
Devices (May 11, 2005) for a Major Level of Concern
• FDA Guidance "Guidance for Industry, FDA Reviewers and
Compliance on Off-the-Shelf Software Use in Medical Devices" |
|-------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Electrical safety | Electrical Safety per IEC 60601-1; 2012 |
| EMC | EMC testing per IEC 60601-1-2; 2014 |
| Alarms | Alarms per IEC 60601-1-8; 2012 |
| Device Performance | • FDA Guidance "Infusion Pumps Total Product Life Cycle"
• Accuracy testing under anticipated environments of use and routes
• Administration sets performance testing per ISO 80369-6:2016 |
| Battery safety | IEC 62133-2; 2017 compliance |
| Biocompatibility | Sub-chronic testing per ISO 10993-11:2017 (Administration sets) |
| Accessory compatibility | Verification that the pump is compatible with the IPS |
| Human Factors | Human factors studies per the FDA Guidance Applying Human Factors and
Usability Engineering to Medical Devices (February 3, 2016). The human |
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| | factors studies were conducted with the intended user population, use
environment and use scenarios to simulate clinical conditions. Results of the
human factors testing demonstrate validation of the device per the intended
use. |
|-----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Cybersecurity | Cybersecurity was evaluated per the FDA Guidance Content of Premarket
Submissions for Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices
Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff, (October 2,
2014). Specifically, addressing the following areas: Identify and Protect,
Detect, Response and Recover |
| Reprocessing/Cleaning | Validation per the FDA Guidance for Reprocessing Medical Devices in
Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and Labeling (March 17, 2015)
confirmed cleaning and disinfection instruction provided in instructions for
use |
| MR Safety | ASTM F2503-13, "Standard Practice for Marking Medical Devices and
Other Items for Safety in the Magnetic Resonance Environment." |
A safety assurance case is provided for the Sapphire Infusion System (pump, sets and accessories) as recommended in the FDA guidance document, Infusion Pumps Total Product Life Cycle.
The stated goal of the safety assurance case is:
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. Device design is adequately safe for its intended use
The assurance case defined the device system, including the indications for use, system definition, operational description, patient populations, and use environments. The supporting assurance arguments covered the following attributes: -
The device is properly identified and defined .
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. The device design is adequately verified and validated
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. The device risks are acceptably mitigated
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. The device is adequately reliable to ensure its safety over its intended use life.
The specific evidence included within the assurance case to demonstrate the subject device is verified and validated for its intended use and to demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate devices is described in the table above.
Clinical tests
Not applicable. No clinical studies were conducted in conjunction with this application.
Conclusion
The differences between the predicate and the subject device do not raise any new or different questions of safety or effectiveness.
The Sapphire Infusion system (pump, sets and accessories) is substantially equivalent to the Sapphire Infusion Pump cleared under K161667 (infusion pump) and accessories cleared under K123049, K141389 with respect to the indications for use, target populations, thebasic infusion pump hardware and software used to control delivery of the infusion, technological characteristics, the delivery
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modes and safety features.
The modifications pertain to addition of Perineural administration route, extended administration sets portfolio, software updates and an additional accessory. There are no changes the basic infusion pump technology.
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