K Number
K961166
Device Name
FLOWTRON EXCEL PUMP
Date Cleared
1996-10-11

(200 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
870.5800
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
used to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients deemed to be at risk by their physicians.
Device Description
The AC550 Flowtron®Excel pump, coupled with the Flowtron DVT compression garments, is an external pneumatic compression system used to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients deemed to be at risk by their physicians.
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The summary describes a pneumatic compression system and does not mention any AI or ML components.

Yes
This device is identified as an external pneumatic compression system used to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is a medical condition. Prevention and treatment of medical conditions fall under the definition of a therapeutic device.

No
The device is described as an external pneumatic compression system used to prevent deep vein thrombosis, not to diagnose it.

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The device description explicitly states it is a "pump, coupled with the Flowtron DVT compression garments," which are hardware components.

Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use is to "prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients deemed to be at risk by their physicians." This is a therapeutic or preventative intervention applied directly to the patient's body (external pneumatic compression).
  • Device Description: The device is described as an "external pneumatic compression system." This is a physical therapy or medical device used externally on the body.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: IVD devices are used to examine specimens derived from the human body (like blood, urine, tissue) to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening. The provided description does not mention any interaction with bodily specimens or diagnostic testing.

Therefore, this device falls under the category of a medical device used for prevention/therapy, not an in vitro diagnostic device.

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

The AC550 Flowtron®Excel pump, coupled with the Flowtron DVT compression garments, is an external pneumatic compression system used to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients deemed to be at risk by their physicians.

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Device Description

The AC550 Flowtron®Excel pump, coupled with the Flowtron DVT compression garments, is an external pneumatic compression system used to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients deemed to be at risk by their physicians. External pneumatic compression has been in use for almost twenty years, and the HNE Healthcare predicate device, Flowtron®DVT, received premarket clearance in 1988.

The AC550 Flowtron Excel pump is the next generation of the Flowtron DVT AC500 pump. Each pump has been designed to be used with the currently marketed Flowtron DVT calf and call/thigh length compressible garments for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). There are no changes to the claims, intended use, clinical applications, patient population, performance specifications, or method of operation.

The functional components of the pump (compressor, timing motor, valve) are the same. The predicate device, AC500, has an audible and visible (LED light) fault monitoring system that is comprised of logic electronics with a pressure switch input. The new device, AC550, also has an audible and visible (LED light and display) fault monitoring system, however, the input is from a pressure transducer that is microprocessor controlled. In both pumps, the alarm mechanism does not control the function of the pump, but provides a feedback of pump performance. Additionally, the new device will provide an indication of actual pump output pressures, which the predicate device does not do.

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Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Predicate Device(s)

Flowtron®DVT

Reference Device(s)

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

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§ 870.5800 Compressible limb sleeve.

(a)
Identification. A compressible limb sleeve is a device that is used to prevent pooling of blood in a limb by inflating periodically a sleeve around the limb.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).

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K961166

OCT 11 1996

510(k) Summary

Flowtron®Excel AC550

The AC550 Flowtron®Excel pump, coupled with the Flowtron DVT compression garments, is an external pneumatic compression system used to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients deemed to be at risk by their physicians. External pneumatic compression has been in use for almost twenty years, and the HNE Healthcare predicate device, Flowtron®DVT, received premarket clearance in 1988.

The AC550 Flowtron Excel pump is the next generation of the Flowtron DVT AC500 pump. Each pump has been designed to be used with the currently marketed Flowtron DVT calf and call/thigh length compressible garments for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). There are no changes to the claims, intended use, clinical applications, patient population, performance specifications, or method of operation.

The functional components of the pump (compressor, timing motor, valve) are the same. The predicate device, AC500, has an audible and visible (LED light) fault monitoring system that is comprised of logic electronics with a pressure switch input. The new device, AC550, also has an audible and visible (LED light and display) fault monitoring system, however, the input is from a pressure transducer that is microprocessor controlled. In both pumps, the alarm mechanism does not control the function of the pump, but provides a feedback of pump performance. Additionally, the new device will provide an indication of actual pump output pressures, which the predicate device does not do.

There are no performance standards established for this category of medical device (Class II -Compressible Limb Sleeves). Voluntary standards met include UL listing and compliance with the European Medical Directive for electromagnetic compatability.

The Flowtron®Excel raises no new safety or effectiveness concerns.