K Number
K970460
Date Cleared
1998-04-30

(448 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
868.5895
Reference & Predicate Devices
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

The 840 Ventilator System is used to provide continuous ventilation to patient's requiring respiratory support. This device is used for a wide range of patients from infant to adult and for a wide variety of clinical conditions.

Device Description

The device is a critical care ventilator intended to provide continuous ventilation for infant, pediatric, and adult patients. The 840 Ventilator's graphic user interface (GUI) includes ventilator status keys and indicators, symbols and abbreviations with associated definitions, ventilator settings, and patient data. User input to the 840 Ventilator is provided by means of two monochrome or color touch-screen LCDs and a rotary knob. Feedback to the user is accomplished by the LCD displays and LED indicators. The alarms associated with the 840 Ventilator meet and exceed alarm standards for modern critical care ventilators and have been developed in compliance with ISO 9703-1, ISO 9703-2, ISO 9703-3, and EN 475. These alarms are within the classification of "smart" alarms as per the ISO 9703 series of standards. The 840 Ventilator provides both non-technical (patient related) and technical (ventilator related) alarms. These alarms are arranged in a hierarchical structure with high, medium, and low urgency categories. The 840 Ventilator includes two microprocessors: 1) the breath delivery unit (BDU) microprocessor which controls ventilation and 2) the GUI microprocessor which manages the user interface and monitors ventilator and patient data. Each microprocessor verifies that the other's instructions are being carried out properly. Using two independent microprocessors in this fashion prevents a single fault from causing a simultaneous failure of controlling and monitoring functions. Oxygen and air connect directly to the BDU. supplying gas to each of two proportional solenoid (PSOL) valves. The optional 804 Compressor provides pressurized air to the BDU and can be used in place of wall or bottled air. The optional 802 Backup Power Source provides DC power to the BDU power supply in the event that AC power is lost. The 840 Ventilator supplies mandatory or spontaneous breaths with a preset oxygen concentration. A mandatory (or assisted) breath can be pressure or volume controlled. Volume controlled breaths provide the patient with a preset tidal volume, peak flow, waveform, and oxygen concentration. Pressure controlled breaths provide preset pressure, inspiratory time and %O2. A spontaneous breath allows inspiratory flows of up to 200 L/min, with or without pressure support. The 840 Ventilator offers three modes of ventilation: Assist/control (A/C), Spontaneous (SPONT), Synchronous intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV). The 840 Ventilator offers four breathing types: Volume-Controlled (VC), Pressure-Controlled (PC), Pressure Support (PS), No Pressure Support (NONE).

AI/ML Overview

The Puritan-Bennett 840 Ventilator System is a continuous ventilator intended for critical care use with infant, pediatric, and adult patients requiring respiratory support. The provided document is a 510(k) summary, which focuses on demonstrating substantial equivalence to predicate devices rather than presenting a detailed study with specific acceptance criteria and performance metrics for the device itself.

Based on the provided text, a table of acceptance criteria and reported device performance for the 840 Ventilator System cannot be fully constructed as this type of information is generally not detailed in a 510(k) summary. The document emphasizes compliance with standards and successful internal testing to demonstrate safety and effectiveness, rather than quantitative performance against specific acceptance criteria.

Here's a breakdown of the information that can be extracted, and where limitations exist due to the nature of the K970460 submission:

1. A table of acceptance criteria and the reported device performance

The 510(k) summary does not explicitly list quantitative acceptance criteria and corresponding reported device performance values in the way a clinical trial report would. Instead, it states that the device:

  • Meets and exceeds alarm standards for modern critical care ventilators and has been developed in compliance with ISO 9703-1, ISO 9703-2, ISO 9703-3, and EN 475.
  • Provides "smart" alarms with high, medium, and low urgency categories.
  • The combined testing and analysis of results provides assurance that the device meets its specifications and is safe and effective for its intended use.
  • Biocompatibility analysis and laboratory testing demonstrate the product to be safe for its intended use.
  • Software design and development was conducted using FDA's Reviewers Guidance of Medical Device Software Submissions, 15 Dec. 1995 draft as a guidance and per internal company requirements.
  • Environmental and electrical testing was conducted using FDA's Reviewers Guidance for Premarket Notification Submissions, Nov. 1993 draft as a guideline.
  • Performance testing was conducted using FDA's Reviewer Guidance for Ventilators draft as a guidance and per internal company requirements.
  • Device design and testing are also compliant with various voluntary international standards including: EN60601-1:1990, EN 60601-1-2:1993, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 601-1M90:1994, UL 2601-1:1994, prEN 794-1, ISO 10651-1, and 93/42/EEC MDD.

Therefore, a table cannot be completed with specific numerical acceptance criteria and reported performance from the provided text. The acceptance criteria are implicitly defined by compliance with the referenced standards and internal company requirements, and the reported performance is a general statement of meeting those specifications.

2. Sample sized used for the test set and the data provenance (e.g. country of origin of the data, retrospective or prospective)

The document does not specify the sample size used for any test set (e.g., for performance testing, software validation, or biocompatibility). It only mentions "laboratory testing" and "performance testing" without detailing the number of units tested or whether patient data was involved. Given the nature of a ventilator, the testing would primarily involve bench testing, simulated patient scenarios, and potentially animal studies (though not mentioned here), rather than human clinical trials for a 510(k) submission.

The data provenance is not explicitly stated in terms of country of origin or retrospective/prospective studies. The testing appears to be internal to Puritan-Bennett Corp.

3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts (e.g. radiologist with 10 years of experience)

This information is not applicable and not provided in the document. Ventilator performance testing typically relies on engineering specifications, physiological models, and recognized international standards, rather than expert consensus on interpreted output from human or animal subjects. The "ground truth" for a ventilator's performance is its ability to deliver specified gas volumes, pressures, and concentrations accurately and reliably, which is evaluated through physical measurements and simulations, not expert interpretation of data.

4. Adjudication method (e.g. 2+1, 3+1, none) for the test set

This information is not applicable and not provided. Adjudication methods are typically used in clinical studies where human interpretation of medical images or patient outcomes requires multiple expert opinions to establish a ground truth. For a ventilator, performance is assessed objectively through measurement against engineering specifications and regulatory standards.

5. 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

A Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was not done. This type of study is relevant for diagnostic imaging devices where human readers interpret medical images, often with AI assistance. The 840 Ventilator is a treatment device, not a diagnostic imaging device with human readers.

6. If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done

This concept is not directly applicable to a ventilator as a "standalone algorithm performance." The ventilator itself is a complex system involving mechanical, electrical, and software components. Its "performance" is inherently a standalone system performance in delivering ventilation, albeit always used with human oversight (clinician-in-the-loop). Verification and validation testing (including software testing) would have evaluated the device's functions independently and as a whole system, without human intervention in the actual operation during those tests, to ensure it performs according to specifications. The document mentions software design and development, including verification and validation testing, which encompasses evaluating the "algorithm only" aspects of the software's control logic.

7. The type of ground truth used (expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc)

The "ground truth" for the 840 Ventilator, as inferred from the document, is based on:

  • Engineering Specifications: The device's design specifications for delivering specific tidal volumes, pressures, flow rates, oxygen concentrations, and alarm parameters.
  • International Standards: Compliance with established international standards for medical electrical equipment (e.g., EN60601-1), ventilator-specific standards (e.g., ISO 9703 series, prEN 794-1, ISO 10651-1), and FDA guidance documents.
  • Predicate Device Performance: The demonstrated safety and effectiveness of the existing predicate devices to which the 840 Ventilator claims substantial equivalence.

8. The sample size for the training set

This information is not applicable and not provided. Training sets are relevant for machine learning algorithms. While the 840 Ventilator contains microprocessors and software, it's not described as using machine learning that would require a "training set" in the modern sense. Its software likely operates based on deterministic control logic and pre-programmed parameters, validated against known physical models and standards.

9. How the ground truth for the training set was established

As there is no mention of a training set for machine learning, this question is not applicable based on the provided information. If the device's software utilizes a form of adaptive control or predictive modeling, the "ground truth" for calibrating or validating such components would have been established through a combination of theoretical models, bench testing with known inputs, and potentially pre-clinical (animal) or simulated physiological data, but this is not detailed in the 510(k) summary.

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K970460

SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS

SUBMITTER:

DATE:

COMMON NAME:

PROPRIETARY NAME:

CONTACT:

Puritan-Bennett Corp.

January 15, 1997

Continuous Ventilator

840 Ventilator System (840 Ventilator)

Ann-Marie Butler Regulatory Affairs Project Manager Puritan-Bennett Corp. 2200 Faraday Ave. Carlsbad, CA 92008 (619) 603-5300 (phone) (619) 603-5901 (fax)

CLASSIFICATION:

Class II per 21 CFR 868.5895 Continuous Ventilator

PREDICATED DEVICES:

Puritan-Bennett Corp. is claiming substantial equivalence to the following predicate medical devices:

Predicate Device510(k) NumberClassification
Puritan-Bennett Corp.7200 Series VentilatorK902506/B (7200ae)Continuous, CriticalCare Ventilator
Bear Medical Systems Inc.Bear 1000 VentilatorK912619Continuous, CriticalCare Ventilator
Siemens Corp.Servo 300 VentilatorK902859Continuous, CriticalCare Ventilator
DrägerEvita 4 VentilatorK961687Continuous, CriticalCare Ventilator

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1. DEVICE DESCRIPTION:

The device is a critical care ventilator intended to provide continuous ventilation for infant, pediatric, and adult patients.

The 840 Ventilator's graphic user interface (GUI) includes ventilator status keys and indicators, symbols and abbreviations with associated definitions, ventilator settings, and patient data. User input to the 840 Ventilator is provided by means of two monochrome or color touch-screen LCDs and a rotary knob. Feedback to the user is accomplished by the LCD displays and LED indicators.

The alarms associated with the 840 Ventilator meet and exceed alarm standards for modern critical care ventilators and have been developed in compliance with ISO 9703-1, ISO 9703-2, ISO 9703-3, and EN 475. These alarms are within the classification of "smart" alarms as per the ISO 9703 series of standards. The 840 Ventilator provides both non-technical (patient related) and technical (ventilator related) alarms. These alarms are arranged in a hierarchical structure with high, medium, and low urgency categories.

The 840 Ventilator includes two microprocessors: 1) the breath delivery unit (BDU) microprocessor which controls ventilation and 2) the GUI microprocessor which manages the user interface and monitors ventilator and patient data. Each microprocessor verifies that the other's instructions are being carried out properly. Using two independent microprocessors in this fashion prevents a single fault from causing a simultaneous failure of controlling and monitoring functions.

Oxygen and air connect directly to the BDU. supplying gas to each of two proportional solenoid (PSOL) valves. The optional 804 Compressor provides pressurized air to the BDU and can be used in place of wall or bottled air. The optional 802 Backup Power Source provides DC power to the BDU power supply in the event that AC power is lost.

The 840 Ventilator supplies mandatory or spontaneous breaths with a preset oxygen concentration. A mandatory (or assisted) breath can be pressure or volume controlled. Volume controlled breaths provide the patient with a preset tidal volume, peak flow, waveform, and oxygen concentration. Pressure controlled breaths provide preset pressure, inspiratory time and %O2. A spontaneous breath allows inspiratory flows of up to 200 L/min, with or without pressure support.

The 840 Ventilator offers three modes of ventilation:

  • . Assist/control (A/C), which consists entirely of mandatory breaths.
  • . Spontaneous (SPONT), which consists entirely of spontaneous breaths.
  • . Synchronous intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV), which can include both mandatory and spontaneous breaths.

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The 840 Ventilator offers four breathing types:

  • Volume-Controlled (VC), in which the ventilator delivers a preset tidal volume . at a preset peak flow, flow waveform, and %02.
  • Pressure-Controlled (PC) in which the ventilator delivers a preset pressure, . inpiratory time and %02.
  • Pressure Support (PS), in which spontaneous effort is augmented by a . preset PS value and %02.
  • No Pressure Support (NONE), in which spontaneous effort is not augmented . by a preset PS value, although %O2 is preset.

2. INTENDEDUSE:

Purpose and function of device:

  • The 840 Series Ventilator is intended to provide continuous ventilation to patient's requiring respiratory support.
  • This product is intended for a wide range of patients from infant to adult and for a wide variety of clinical conditions.

Intended patient population:

  • · The intended patient population includes infant, pediatric, and adult patients (tidal volume 25 - 2500 mL) who require continuous respiratory support.
  • Intended for patient who require either invasive or non-invasive ventilation.

Intended environment of use:

  • · The 840 Ventilator is intended for use in hospitals and hospital type facilities which provide respiratory care for patients requiring respiratory support.
  • The 840 Ventilator may be used during hospital and hospital type facility transport provided that electrical power and compressed gas are supplied.
  • · The 840 Ventilator is not to be used in the presence of flammable anesthetics.
  • · The 840 Ventilator is intended for sale by or on the order of a physician only.
  • This product is intended for operation by trained and qualified clinicians only and is intended for servicing by trained and qualified persons only.

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3. SUBSTANTIALEQUIVALENCE:

The intended use of the 840 Ventilator is the same as that for standard, currently marketed critical care ventilators. The materials and design of this device are similar to those of the predicate devices. The technical characteristics of 840 Ventilator do not introduce new questions regarding safety or effectiveness of critical care ventilators. Furthermore, the labeling associated with the 840 Ventilator provides similar information as the predicate devices.

Information provided in the 510(k) submission supports the determination of substantial equivalence. Biocompatibility analysis and laboratory testing demonstrate Puritan-Bennett's 840 Ventilator product to be safe for its intended use. Software design and development, (including verification and validation testing, test and software quality procedures) was conducted using FDA's Reviewers Guidance of Medical Device Software Submissions, 15 Dec. 1995 draft as a guidance and per internal company requirements. Environmental and electrical testing was conducted using FDA's Reviewers Guidance for Premarket Notification Submissions, Nov. 1993 draft as a guideline. Performance testing was conducted using FDA's Reviewer Guidance for Ventilators draft as a guidance and per internal, company requirements. The 840 Ventilator device design and testing are also compliant with various voluntarv. international standards including: EN60601-1:1990. EN 60601-1-2:1993, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 601-1M90:1994, UL 2601-1:1994, prEN 794-1, ISO 10651-1, and 93/42/EEC MDD.

The combined testing and analysis of results provides assurance that the device meets it's specifications and is safe and effective for its intended use.

In summary Puritan-Bennett Corp. has provided evidence that shows the 840 Ventilator to be safe and effective. This device is considered to be substantially equivalent to currently marketed devices which have been previously cleared by FDA.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

APR 3 0 1998

Ms. Ann-Marie Butler Puritan-Bennett Corp. 2200 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008

Re: K970460 840 Ventilator System Requlatory Class: II (two) Product Code: 73 CBK March 6, 1998 Dated: Received: April 1, 1998

Dear Ms. Butler:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to 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). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, as set forth in the Quality System Requlation (QS) for Medical Devices: General requlation (21-CFR-Part-820) and that, through periodic (QS): ''' inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.

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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4648. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the requlation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

Thomas J. Callahon

Thomas J. Callahan, Ph.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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INDICATION FOR USE

510(k) Number:

K970460

Device Name:

840 Ventilator System

The 840 Ventilator System is used to provide continuous Indication for Use: ventilation to patient's requiring respiratory support. This device is used for a wide range of patients from infant to adult and for a wide variety of clinical conditions.

Yes Prescription Use: (Per 21 CFR 801.109)

Thomas J. Callahon

(Division Sign-Off) Division of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Neurological Devices 510(k) Number _

Puritan-Bennett Corp. 840 Ventilator System 510(K) Submission

§ 868.5895 Continuous ventilator.

(a)
Identification. A continuous ventilator (respirator) is a device intended to mechanically control or assist patient breathing by delivering a predetermined percentage of oxygen in the breathing gas. Adult, pediatric, and neonatal ventilators are included in this generic type of device.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).