K Number
K980886
Device Name
BABYTHERM 8000 LDR
Date Cleared
1998-05-29

(81 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
880.5400
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdparty
Intended Use
The Babytherm 8000 LDR is intended for use as a warming bed in labor and delivery suites, neonatal wards, neonatal intensive care units, and for short transports inside the hospital. The Babytherm 8000 LDR is indicated as a therapeutic device for providing warmth with or without the use of a canopy for premature and full-term neonates and infants up to 16 lbs.
Device Description
The Babytherm 8000 LDR is an infant warming bed which provides therapeutic warmth for premature and full-term neonates, and infants.
More Information

K94567

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No
The summary describes a warming bed and its intended use, with no mention of AI, ML, or related technologies.

Yes
The Intended Use / Indications for Use section explicitly states, "The Babytherm 8000 LDR is indicated as a therapeutic device for providing warmth with or without the use of a canopy for premature and full-term neonates and infants up to 16 lbs."

No
Explanation: The "Intended Use" section clearly states that the device is "intended for use as a warming bed" and "indicated as a therapeutic device for providing warmth." There is no mention of diagnosing any condition or disease.

No

The device description explicitly states it is an "infant warming bed," which is a physical hardware device. The summary also mentions "system level qualification testing" and "environmental testing," which are typical for hardware devices.

Based on the provided information, the Babytherm 8000 LDR is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic) device.

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use is to provide therapeutic warmth to neonates and infants. This is a direct treatment or support function for the patient, not a diagnostic test performed on samples taken from the body.
  • Device Description: The device is described as an "infant warming bed," which aligns with its therapeutic purpose.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: The description does not mention any of the typical characteristics of an IVD device, such as:
    • Analyzing biological samples (blood, urine, tissue, etc.)
    • Detecting or measuring substances in samples
    • Providing information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening

The Babytherm 8000 LDR is clearly a therapeutic medical device designed to provide external support to the patient.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The Babytherm 8000 LDR is intended for use as a warming bed in labor and delivery suites, neonatal wards, neonatal intensive care units, and for short transports inside the hospital.

The Babytherm 8000 LDR is indicated as a therapeutic device for providing warmth with or without the use of a canopy for premature and full-term neonates and infants up to 16 lbs.

Product codes

FMZ

Device Description

The Babytherm 8000 LDR is an infant warming bed which provides therapeutic warmth for premature and full-term neonates, and infants.

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

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Indicated Patient Age Range

premature and full-term neonates, and infants up to 16 lbs.

Intended User / Care Setting

labor and delivery suites, neonatal wards, neonatal intensive care units, and for short transports inside the hospital

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)

Qualification of the Babytherm 8000 LDR included a hazard analysis, system level qualification testing, and environmental testing.

Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)

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Predicate Device(s)

Babytherm 8000 WB K94567

Reference Device(s)

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

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§ 880.5400 Neonatal incubator.

(a)
Identification. A neonatal incubator is a device consisting of a rigid boxlike enclosure in which an infant may be kept in a controlled environment for medical care. The device may include an AC-powered heater, a fan to circulate the warmed air, a container for water to add humidity, a control valve through which oxygen may be added, and access ports for nursing care.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).

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K980886

Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data Relating to Substantial Equivalence

Proprietary Name:Babytherm 8000 LDR
Classification Name:Water Circulating Hot or Cold Pack 89ILO
Device Class:Class II
Manufacturer:North American Dräger
3135 Quarry Road
Telford, Pennsylvania 18969

Establishment Registration Number: 2517967

Devices to which substantial equivalence is claimed: Babytherm 8000 WB K94567

Device Description:

The Babytherm 8000 LDR is an infant warming bed which provides therapeutic warmth for premature and full-term neonates, and infants.

Intended Use:

The Babytherm 8000 LDR is intended for use as a warming bed in labor and delivery suites, neonatal wards, neonatal intensive care units, and for short transports inside the hospital

Substantial Equivalence:

The Babytherm 8000 LDR is substantially equivalent to the Babytherm 8000 WB.

The Babytherm 8000 LDR and the Babytherm 8000 WB have the same intended use and principal of operation and are substantially equivalent.

Qualification of the Babytherm 8000 LDR included a hazard analysis, system level qualification testing, and environmental testing.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

MAY 2 9 1998

Mr. James J. Brennan · Director Requlatory Affairs North American Drager 3135 Quarry Road Telford, Pennsylvania 18969

Re : K980886 Trade Name: Babytherm 8000 LDR Requlatory Class: II Product Code: FMZ Dated: March 6, 1998 Received: March 9, 1998

Dear Mr. Brennan:

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 reqistration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions aqainst 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 requlations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. ਜੋ substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Good Manufacturing Practice for Medical Devices: General (GMP) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic GMP 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

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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) 594-4692. 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.fdal.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

Timothy A. Ulatowski

Director Division of Dental, Infection Control, and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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510(k) Number (if known):

Device Name: Babytherm 8000 LDR

Indications for Use:

The Babytherm 8000 LDR is indicated as a therapeutic device for providing warmth with or without the use of a canopy for premature and full-term neonates and infants up to 16 lbs.

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Prescription Use レ (Per 21 CFR 801.109) OR

Over-The-Counter Use_

Patricia Caccavale
(Division Sign-Off)

(Optional Format 1-2-96)

Division of Dental, Infection Control,
and General Hospital Devices
510(k) Number K980886

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