K Number
K222351
Date Cleared
2022-12-21

(139 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
868.5450
Reference & Predicate Devices
Predicate For
N/A
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

The inspired™ VHB20 Heated Humidifier is intended to be used to warm and add humidity to gases delivered to patients requiring mechanical ventilation or positive pressure breathing assistance or general medical gases.

The inspired TM VHB20 Heated Humidifier is indicated for use by trained personnel only within a hospital/institutional environment. It is compatible with the Fisher and Paykel MR290 Humidification Chamber (Single Use), RT380 Dual Heated Breathing Circuit and RT265 Dual Heated Infant Breathing Circuit.

Device Description

The subject device, inspired™ VHB20 Heated Humidifier, is indicated to add humidity and heat to the breathing gasses delivered to patients requiring mechanical ventilation or positive pressure breathing assistance.

It consists of an electrically powered heat controlled with a microprocessor to provide software control of the heating element that transfers heat to the water in a chamber.

Breathing tubes enable the humidified gas to be transported to the patient which may also be electrically heated (if connected), by means of a heater-wire placed internally to the tubes, to minimize the loss of humidity. A passive electrical adaptor provides electrical energy from the humidifier to the heater-wire in the breathing circuit. Over-current protection is provided by the SMPS inside the inspired™ VHB20 Heated Humidifier, which incorporates an over-current protection that will be triggered (cut-out) if output power of the SMPS reaches 110% of the rating (100W). The SMPS will recover automatically after fault condition is removed, while the humidifier will restart. This safety feature protects the humidifier from short-circuits in the DC part of the circuit, and prevents voltage and current transients on the heater-wire.

The inspired™ VHB20 Heated Humidifier provides heated and humidified gas with flow rates of 5 to 60 lpm (invasive) and 5 to 120 lpm (non-invasive).

The inspired™ VHB20 Heated Humidifier is a mains powered device that complies with ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, ISO 80601-2-74 and AIM 7351731.

AI/ML Overview

The provided text describes a 510(k) premarket notification for a medical device, the "inspired™ VHB20 Heated Humidifier." This document focuses on demonstrating substantial equivalence to a predicate device, the Fisher & Paykel MR850 Respiratory Humidifier. The information provided is primarily for regulatory clearance based on equivalence, not a clinical study proving specific performance metrics against acceptance criteria in the way one might see for a novel AI/ML device.

Therefore, many of the requested items related to Acceptance Criteria and Study Design (e.g., sample size for test sets, ground truth establishment by experts, MRMC studies, standalone performance with effect sizes) are not applicable to this type of regulatory submission for a respiratory gas humidifier. The "acceptance criteria" here are based on demonstrating that the new device is as safe and effective as a legally marketed predicate device, primarily through bench testing comparing its performance specifications.

However, I can extract the relevant "acceptance criteria" (which are performance specifications) and the "reported device performance" from the provided Table 1, and comment on other requested points based on the available information.


Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance

The "acceptance criteria" for this type of device are generally its performance specifications that demonstrate it operates within safe and effective parameters, comparable to a predicate device. The "reported device performance" is the measured performance of the proposed device.

Here's a table comparing the subject device's reported performance against the predicate's, which implicitly serves as the "acceptance criteria" for substantial equivalence:

Performance CharacteristicAcceptance Criteria (Predicate: Fisher & Paykel MR850)Reported Device Performance (Subject: inspired™ VHB20)Comment (from document)
Heater plate over temperature cutout (hardware)$118 \pm 6°C$$118 \pm 7°C$Similar
Safety cutoff temperature (software control)$110°C$$105°C$Similar
Heater Wires power supply22V~, 2.73A max, 60W, 50/60Hz24VDC, 80VASimilar
Temperature control settings (Airway Invasive)Default: $40°C$, Range: $35-40°C$ (Versions 7.22)Default: $39°C$, Range: $35-40°C$Similar
Temperature control settings (Airway Non-invasive)Default: $34°C$, Range: $28-34°C$ (Versions 7.22)Default: $34°C$, Range: $30-37°C$Similar
Temperature control settings (Chamber outlet Invasive)Default: N/A, Range: $35.5-42°C$ (Versions 7.22)Default: $36°C$, Range: $35-43°C$Similar
Temperature control settings (Chamber outlet Non-invasive)Default: N/A, Range: $31-36°C$ (Versions 7.22)Default: $31°C$, Range: $30-32°C$Similar
Display Accuracy$\pm 0.3°C$ (in 25 to $45°C$ range)$\pm 2°C$Similar
High temperature alarm (Invasive mode)Displayed temp exceeds $41°C$ or Airway temp exceeds $43°C$Patient-side temperature exceeds $41°C$Similar
High temperature alarm (Non-invasive mode)Displayed temp exceeds $41°C$ or Airway temp exceeds $43°C$Patient-side temperature exceeds $38°C$Similar
Low temperature alarm (Invasive mode)After 10 min @ $29.5°C$ or 60 min @ $34.5°C$Patient-side temp < $34°C$ for 22 minutesSimilar
Low temperature alarm (Non-invasive mode)After 10 min @ $29.5°C$ or 60 min @ $34.5°C$Patient-side temp < $29°C$ for 22 minutesSimilar
Sound Pressure Level (Alarms)Exceed 50 dBA @ 1mExceed 50 dBA @ 1mSimilar
Recommended ambient Temperature range18 - 26°C18 - 28°CSimilar
Recommended flow range (Invasive)Up to 60 Lpm5 to 60 LpmSimilar
Recommended flow range (Non-invasive)Up to 120 Lpm5 to 120 LpmSimilar
Humidity Performance (Invasive)> 33mg/L$\geq 33mg/L$Similar
Humidity Performance (Non-Invasive)> 10 mg/L$\geq 12 mg/L$Similar
Warm-up timeLess than 30 minutes<25 minutesSimilar

Study Details (Based on provided text)

  1. Sample size used for the test set and the data provenance:

    • Sample Size: Not specified in terms of patient or clinical samples, as this is a bench test for a physical device. Electrical safety, EMC, and software verification/validation are typically performed on a limited number of manufactured units.
    • Data Provenance: The origin of the data is from "Bench testing" and "Non-Clinical Testing Summary" performed by the manufacturer, Vincent Healthcare Products Limited. It is a retrospective submission based on completed testing. There is no mention of country of origin for the testing data specifically, but the manufacturer is based in Hong Kong and the submission is to the US FDA.
  2. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts:

    • Not Applicable. This is a physical device with measurable performance specifications (temperature, humidity, flow, electrical safety). "Ground truth" is established by direct measurement using calibrated equipment and standard test methods (e.g., ISO, IEC standards mentioned) and comparison to the predicate's known specifications. This does not involve human expert interpretation of clinical data to establish a "ground truth."
  3. Adjudication method (e.g. 2+1, 3+1, none) for the test set:

    • Not Applicable. Adjudication methods like 2+1 or 3+1 are used for human review processes (e.g., clinicians interpret images and a tie-breaker resolves discrepancies). For bench testing of a device's physical performance, the results are quantitative and directly measured against specifications.
  4. If a multi reader multi case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was done, If so, what was the effect size of how much human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance:

    • No. An MRMC study is relevant for AI/ML-driven diagnostic devices where human reader performance is being evaluated with or without AI assistance. This document is for a heated humidifier, which is not an AI/ML diagnostic device.
  5. If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done:

    • Yes (conceptually). The device's performance specifications (temperature control, humidity output, etc.) were verified independently through bench testing (Non-Clinical Testing Summary: Bench testing). This is analogous to a standalone performance evaluation for a physical device, though the term "algorithm only" doesn't directly apply as it's not a purely software-based diagnostic algorithm. The software verification and validation are for the embedded system controlling the humidifier.
  6. The type of ground truth used (expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc):

    • The "ground truth" for this device's performance is established by direct physical measurement against predefined engineering specifications and international standards (e.g., IEC 60601-1, ISO 80601-2-74) and comparison to the well-established performance of a predicate device. This is primarily a technical/engineering ground truth, not a clinical one derived from patient outcomes or expert consensus on medical images/diagnoses.
  7. The sample size for the training set:

    • Not Applicable. This is a hardware medical device with embedded software, not a machine learning model that requires a training set.
  8. How the ground truth for the training set was established:

    • Not Applicable. As there is no machine learning model or training set, this question is not relevant.

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December 21, 2022

Vincent Healthcare Products Limited % Paul Dryden Consultant ProMedic Consulting LLC 131 Bay Point Dr NE Saint Petersburg, Florida 33704

Re: K222351

Trade/Device Name: inspired™ VHB20 Heated Humidifier Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5450 Regulation Name: Respiratory gas humidifier Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: BTT Dated: August 3, 2022 Received: August 4, 2022

Dear Paul Dryden:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. 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.

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Sincerely.

Ethan L. Nyberg -S

for James Lee, Ph.D. Division Director DHT1C: Division of Sleep Disordered Breathing, Respiratory and Anesthesia Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental 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) K222351

Device Name inspired™ VHB20 Heated Humidifier

Indications for Use (Describe)

The inspired™ VHB20 Heated Humidifier is intended to be used to warm and add humidity to gases delivered to patients requiring mechanical ventilation or positive pressure breathing assistance or general medical gases.

The inspired TM VHB20 Heated Humidifier is indicated for use by trained personnel only within a hospital/institutional environment. It is compatible with the Fisher and Paykel MR290 Humidification Chamber (Single Use), RT380 Dual Heated Breathing Circuit and RT265 Dual Heated Infant Breathing Circuit.

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) Summarv Page 1 of 6

Date Prepared:19-Dec-22
Vincent Healthcare Products LimitedFlat/RM B2, 7/F., Hang Fung Industrial Building, Phase 2, 2G Hok Yuen StreetHung Hom, Kowloon Hong Kong
Official Contact:Patrick Dennis, QA/RA Supervisor
Submission Correspondent:Paul DrydenProMedic, LLC131 Bay Point Dr NESt. Petersburg, FL 33704
Proprietary or Trade Name:inspired™ VHB20 Heated Humidifier
Common/Usual Name:Respiratory gas humidifier
Classification Name:21CFR 868.5450
Product Code:BTT
Predicate Device:K073706 - Fisher & Paykel MR850 RespiratoryHumidifier
Common/Usual Name:Respiratory gas humidifier
Classification Name:21CFR 868.5450
Product Code:BTT

Device Description:

The subject device, inspired™ VHB20 Heated Humidifier, is indicated to add humidity and heat to the breathing gasses delivered to patients requiring mechanical ventilation or positive pressure breathing assistance.

It consists of an electrically powered heat controlled with a microprocessor to provide software control of the heating element that transfers heat to the water in a chamber.

Breathing tubes enable the humidified gas to be transported to the patient which may also be electrically heated (if connected), by means of a heater-wire placed internally to the tubes, to minimize the loss of humidity. A passive electrical adaptor provides electrical energy from the humidifier to the heater-wire in the breathing circuit. Over-current protection is provided by the SMPS inside the inspired™ VHB20 Heated Humidifier, which incorporates an over-current protection that will be triggered (cut-out) if output power of the SMPS reaches 110% of the rating (100W). The SMPS will recover automatically after fault condition is removed, while the humidifier will restart. This safety feature protects the humidifier from short-circuits in the DC part of the circuit, and prevents voltage and current transients on the heater-wire.

The inspired™ VHB20 Heated Humidifier provides heated and humidified gas with flow rates of 5 to 60 lpm (invasive) and 5 to 120 lpm (non-invasive).

The inspired™ VHB20 Heated Humidifier is a mains powered device that complies with ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, ISO 80601-2-74 and AIM 7351731.

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Principle of Operation:

The inspired™ VHB20 Heated Humidifier is a respiratory humidifier that provides a heat source and temperature control to warm a water container, referred as a water chamber, to heat and humidify dry respiratory gases.

Indications for Use:

The inspired™ VHB20 Heated Humidifier is intended to be used to warm and add humidity to gases delivered to patients requiring mechanical ventilation or positive pressure breathing assistance or general medical gases.

The inspired™ VHB20 Heated Humidifier is indicated for use by trained personnel only within a hospital/institutional environment. It is compatible with the Fisher and Paykel MR290 Humidification Chamber (Single Use), RT380 Dual Heated Breathing Circuit and RT265 Dual Heated Infant Breathing Circuit.

Patient Population:

Infant to adult patients.

Environments of use:

Hospital/institutional environment

We present the proposed device vs. the predicate in Table 1.

As part of the comparison we will present and discuss the:

  • Indications for Use ●
  • . Technology and Principle of Operation
  • Performance and Specifications .

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Table 1 - Comparison - Subject vs. Predicate

510(k) NumberSubject DeviceK073706 PredicateComment
Device NameVincent Medical inspiredTM VHB20 Heated HumidifierFisher & Paykel MR850 Respiratory Humidifier
Classification No. & Product code868.5450 / BTT868.5450 / BTTSimilar
Indications for UseThe inspiredTM VHB20 Heated Humidifier is intended to be usedto warm and add humidity to gases delivered to patients requiringmechanical ventilation or positive pressure breathing assistance orgeneral medical gases.The Fisher & Paykel Healthcare MR850 humidifier is intendedto be used to warm and add humidity to gases delivered topatients requiring mechanical ventilation or positive pressurebreathing assistance or general medical gases.Similar
The inspiredTM VHB20 Heated Humidifier is indicated for use bytrained personnel only within a hospital/institutional environment.It is compatible with the Fisher and Paykel MR290Humidification Chamber (Single Use), RT380 Dual HeatedBreathing Circuit and RT265 Dual Heated Infant BreathingCircuit.
Principle of operationThe device has two heating control units and two temperaturesensors respectively. Water within a humidification chamber isheated by the device's heating plate and this temperature iscontrolled by the device with the use of temperature probes. Drymedical gases passing through the chamber gain increased humidityand heat. The heater wire adaptor supplies current to heater wireswithin breathing tubes that maintain gas temperature travelling topatient. Temperature probes measurement temperature and devicecontrols chamber temperature to achieve desired gas warmth andhumidify for patient.The device has two heating control units and two temperaturesensors respectively. Water within a humidification chamber isheated by the device's heating plate and this temperature iscontrolled by the device with the use of temperature probes. Drymedical gases passing through the chamber gain increasedhumidity and heat. The heater wire adaptor supplies current toheater wires within breathing tubes that maintain gas temperaturetravelling to patient. Temperature probes measurementtemperature and device controls chamber temperature to achievedesired gas warmth and humidify for patient.Similar
ComponentsThe device consists of VHB20 Heated Humidifier, Heater wireadaptor and Temperature-humidity data/sensor cable.The device consists of MR850 Respiratory Humidifier, Heaterwire adaptor and Temperature probe.Similar
Electrical Protection ClassificationClass IClass ISimilar
Applied partType BFType BFSimilar
Drip proofIPX1IPX1Similar
Target populationInfant to adultAny patient requiring active humidificationSimilar
Heating MethodPass overPass overSimilar
Dimensions (H x D x W)159mm x 204mm x 150mm140mm × 173mm × 135mmSimilar
Weight (without humidificationchamber)1.9kg2.8kgSimilar
Supply voltage110 - 127V115VSimilar
510(k) NumberSubject DeviceK073706 PredicateComment
Device NameVincent Medical inspired™ VHB20 Heated HumidifierFisher & Paykel MR850 Respiratory Humidifier
Supply frequency50/60 Hz50/60 HzSimilar
Supply current3.0A max at 110V2.0 A max at 115VSimilar
Heater plate power150W150 WSimilar
Heater plate over temperaturecutout (hardware)$118 ± 7°C$$118 ± 6°C$Similar
Safety cutoff temperature(software control)$105°C$$110°C$Similar
Heater Wires power supply24VDC, 80VA22V~, 2.73A max, 60W, 50/60HzSimilar
Temperature control settings
Airway
InvasiveDefault: $39°C$Default: $40°C$Similar
Range: $35-40°C$Range: $35-40°C$ , (Versions 7.22)
Non-invasiveDefault: $34°C$Default: $34°C$Similar
Range: $30-37°C$Range: $28-34°C$ , (Versions 7.22)
Chamber outlet
InvasiveDefault: $36°C$Default:Similar
Range: $35-43°C$Range: $35.5-42°C$ , (Versions 7.22)
Non-InvasiveDefault: $31°C$Default:Similar
Range: $30-32°C$Range: $31-36°C$ , (Versions 7.22)
Display2.8-inch - LCD display3 digit 14 mm - 7 segment LEDSimilar
Display Range10 - 70°C10 - 70°CSimilar
Accuracy$± 2°C$$± 0.3°C$Similar
(in 25 to $45°C$ temperature range)
Alarms
High temperature alarmInvasive mode: Patient-side temperature exceeds $41°C$Invasive and Non-invasive mode:Similar
Non-invasive mode: Patient-side temperature exceeds $38°C$Displayed temperature exceeds $41°C$
orAirway temperature exceeds $43°C$
Invasive mode: Patient-side temperature < $34°C$ for 22 minutesInvasive mode only:Similar
Low temperature alarm -Non-invasive mode: Patient-side temperature < $29°C$ for 22After 10 minutes @ $29.5°C$
minutesor
After 60 minutes @ $34.5°C$
Sound Pressure LevelAlarms exceed 50 dBA @ 1mAlarms exceed 50 dBA @ 1mSimilar
510(k) NumberSubject DeviceK073706 PredicateComment
Device NameVincent Medical inspiredTM VHB20 Heated HumidifierFisher & Paykel MR850 Respiratory Humidifier
Performance
Recommended ambientTemperature range18 - 28°C18 - 26°CSimilar
Recommended flow rangeInvasive - 5 to 60 LpmNon-invasive - 5 to 120 LpmInvasive - Up to 60 LpmNon-invasive - Up to 120 LpmSimilar
Humidity PerformanceInvasive - ≥ 33mg/LNon-Invasive - ≥12 mg/LInvasive - > 33mg/LNon-Invasive - > 10 mg/LSimilar
Warm-up time<25 minutesLess than 30 minutesSimilar
StandardsANSI AAMI ES60601-1IEC 60601-1-2ISO 80601-2-74AIM 7351731IEC 60601-1EN 60601-1IEC 60601-1-2EN 60601-1-2EN ISO 8185:2009Similar
BiocompatibilityExternally Communicating, Tissue, permanent DurationExternally Communicating, Tissue, permanent DurationSimilar
Accessories
Heater Wire Adapter
Type/configurationUtilizes F&P accessories - Dual limbDual limbSimilar
Circuit connectorInspiratory limb / Expiratory Limb2 pin clover-type / 2 pin S-typeInspiratory limb / Expiratory Limb2 pin clover-type / 2 pin S-typeSimilar
Temperature Probe Lead
Number of probes22Similar
Probe locationChamber outletPatient endChamber outletPatient endSimilar
FunctionAirway temperature measurementChamber outlet temperature measurementAirway temperature measurementChamber outlet temperature measurement
Compatible Consumables
Humidification Chamber
Type/configurationAutofeedAutofeed
ModelFisher & Paykel MR290Fisher & Paykel MR290
Breathing Circuits
Type/configurationDual heatedDual heated
ModelFisher & Paykel RT265Fisher & Paykel RT380Fisher & Paykel RT265Fisher & Paykel RT380

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Substantial Equivalence Discussion

Table 1 above compares the key features of the proposed with the identified predicate - Fisher & Paykel MR850, K073706. The comparison demonstrates that the proposed device can be found to be substantially equivalent.

Indications for Use

The indications for use are similar for the proposed device when compared to the predicate device.

Discussion - Both devices are indicated for use for humidification of gasses and heating of the gas going to the patient. The subject device have equivalent flow, humidification and heating ranges. Minor difference do not raise different concerns of risk than the predicate.

Technology and construction

The technology is identical heated plate, humidification chamber. Discussion - There are no differences that raise new concerns of safety or effectiveness.

Environment of Use

The environments of use are similar to predicate which are clinical settings. Discussion - The environments of use are the same.

Patient Population

The patient population of the subject device is infant to adult, which is more restrictive than the predicate which is neonate to adult

Discussion - The subject device is more restrictive than the predicate.

Non-Clinical Testing Summary

Bench testing

We performed tests related to demonstrate:

  • Temperature and humidification performance at various flow and temperature settings .
  • . Electrical safetv and EMC
  • . Software verification and Validation

Discussion – The test results met the applicable standards and are similar to the reported performance of the predicate device.

Biocompatibility

Both devices are considered externally communicating, tissue with permanent duration of use (> 30 days). We performed the applicable ISO 10993 and ISO 18562.

Discussion - The subject materials were found to meet the applicable requirements for biocompatibility safety for the intended population.

Substantial Equivalence Conclusion

The sponsor has demonstrated through performance testing, design and features, and non-clinical testing that the proposed device predicate and reference have been found to substantially equivalent.

§ 868.5450 Respiratory gas humidifier.

(a)
Identification. A respiratory gas humidifier is a device that is intended to add moisture to, and sometimes to warm, the breathing gases for administration to a patient. Cascade, gas, heated, and prefilled humidifiers are included in this generic type of device.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).