K Number
K970700
Device Name
FRESENIUS POLYSULFONE HEMODIALYZERS, BOTH LOW AND HIGH FLUX
Date Cleared
1998-09-15

(567 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
876.5820
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
Hemoflow dialyzers are designed for use in acute or chronic hemodialysis therapies as either single use or multiple use.
Device Description
Fresenius Polysulfone Hemodialyzers
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The summary describes a hemodialyzer, a physical device for blood filtration, and contains no mention of AI or ML terms or functionalities.

Yes
The device is designed for use in acute or chronic hemodialysis therapies, indicating it is used to treat a medical condition.

No
The device, a dialyzer, is used for hemodialysis therapies to filter blood, which is a treatment, not a diagnosis.

No

The device description clearly states "Fresenius Polysulfone Hemodialyzers," which are physical medical devices (dialyzers) used in hemodialysis. There is no mention of software as the primary or sole component.

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

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use is for "acute or chronic hemodialysis therapies." This describes a treatment applied directly to a patient's blood to remove waste products, which is a therapeutic procedure, not a diagnostic test performed on samples outside the body.
  • Device Description: The device is described as "Fresenius Polysulfone Hemodialyzers." Hemodialyzers are components of dialysis machines used to filter blood, not to perform diagnostic tests on samples.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: The description does not mention any of the typical characteristics of an IVD, such as:
    • Analyzing biological samples (blood, urine, tissue, etc.)
    • Providing information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening
    • Using reagents or assays

Therefore, the information strongly indicates that this device is a therapeutic device used in hemodialysis, not an in vitro diagnostic device.

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

Hemoflow dialyzers are designed for use in acute or chronic hemodialysis therapies as either single use or multiple use.

Product codes

78 MSE, 78 MSF

Device Description

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Input Imaging Modality

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Indicated Patient Age Range

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

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Predicate Device(s)

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Reference Device(s)

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§ 876.5820 Hemodialysis system and accessories.

(a)
Identification. A hemodialysis system and accessories is a device that is used as an artificial kidney system for the treatment of patients with renal failure or toxemic conditions and that consists of an extracorporeal blood system, a conventional dialyzer, a dialysate delivery system, and accessories. Blood from a patient flows through the tubing of the extracorporeal blood system and accessories to the blood compartment of the dialyzer, then returns through further tubing of the extracorporeal blood system to the patient. The dialyzer has two compartments that are separated by a semipermeable membrane. While the blood is in the blood compartment, undesirable substances in the blood pass through the semipermeable membrane into the dialysate in the dialysate compartment. The dialysate delivery system controls and monitors the dialysate circulating through the dialysate compartment of the dialyzer.(1) The extracorporeal blood system and accessories consists of tubing, pumps, pressure monitors, air foam or bubble detectors, and alarms to keep blood moving safely from the blood access device and accessories for hemodialysis (§ 876.5540) to the blood compartment of the dialyzer and back to the patient.
(2) The conventional dialyzer allows a transfer of water and solutes between the blood and the dialysate through the semipermeable membrane. The semipermeable membrane of the conventional dialyzer has a sufficiently low permeability to water that an ultrafiltration controller is not required to prevent excessive loss of water from the patient's blood. This conventional dialyzer does not include hemodialyzers with the disposable inserts (Kiil type) (§ 876.5830) or dialyzers of high permeability (§ 876.5860).
(3) The dialysate delivery system consists of mechanisms that monitor and control the temperature, conductivity, flow rate, and pressure of the dialysate and circulates dialysate through the dialysate compartment of the dialyzer. The dialysate delivery system includes the dialysate concentrate for hemodialysis (liquid or powder) and alarms to indicate abnormal dialysate conditions. This dialysate delivery system does not include the sorbent regenerated dialysate delivery system for hemodialysis (§ 876.5600), the dialysate delivery system of the peritoneal dialysis system and accessories (§ 876.5630), or the controlled dialysate delivery system of the high permeability hemodialysis system § 876.5860).
(4) Remote accessories to the hemodialysis system include the unpowered dialysis chair without a scale, the powered dialysis chair without a scale, the dialyzer holder set, dialysis tie gun and ties, and hemodialysis start/stop tray.
(b)
Classification. (1) Class II (performance standards) for hemodialysis systems and all accessories directly associated with the extracorporeal blood system and the dialysate delivery system.(2) Class I for other accessories of the hemodialysis system remote from the extracorporeal blood system and the dialysate delivery system, such as the unpowered dialysis chair, hemodialysis start/stop tray, dialyzer holder set, and dialysis tie gun and ties. The devices subject to this paragraph (b)(2) are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.

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SEP 1 5 1998

Mr. Tom Folden Director, Product Development Fresenius Medical Care, N.A. 2637 Shadelands Drive Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

Re: K970700

Multiple Use Labeling for Hemoflow Dialyzers Models F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, F60M, F70M, F80M, F60A, F70A, F80A, F60B, F70B, F80B Dated: June 18, 1998 Received: June 23, 1998 Regulatory class: II and III 21 CFR §876.5820/Product code: 78 MSE and 21 CFR $876.5860/Product code: 78 MSF

Dear Mr. Folden:

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 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 Regulation (OS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (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.

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) 594-4613. 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 regulation 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/cdrb/dsmaldsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours

Lillian Yin, Ph.D.

Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, Ear, Nose and Throat and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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510 (k) Number (if Known): _ K970700

Device Name: _ Fresenius Polysulfone Hemodialyzers ___

Indications for Use:

Hemoflow dialyzers are designed for use in acute or chronic hemodialysis therapies as either single use or multiple use.

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William Yu

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Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, ENT, and Radiological Devices

510(k) NumberK970700
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