K Number
K981841
Device Name
BREATHE EASY, MODELS AD AND CD
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
1998-10-13

(140 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
880.5045
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The BREATHE EASY device is a medical recirculating air cleaner designed to remove airborne particles and allergens, such as: dust, smoke, pollen, mold spores, animal hair and dander, dust mites, and harmful fibers, that may lead to allergic reactions.
Device Description
The BREATHE EASY is an adjustable, personal system for treating air in a specified area of a room. The BREATHE EASY device contains an air treatment system, including a housing unit with an air inlet and a treated air outlet, a blower and a filter, for removing contaminants from the air flowing along the flow path. The BREATHE EASY Model AD device contains also an air filtering system with a heater and humidifier for treating ambient air so as to bring it to a preselected respiratory comfort level. The BREATHE EASY device provides a method for guiding the treated air outflow so as to obtain a flow distribution in close proximity to the head of a user, thereby forming a treated air envelope surrounding his respiratory openings. The BREATHE EASY device is supported on an adjustable support arm, adjustably mounted onto a household furniture (e.g., bed), wall, or wheeled support structure.
More Information

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The description focuses on mechanical air filtration, heating, and humidification, with no mention of AI or ML terms or functionalities.

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The device is an air cleaner designed to remove airborne particles and allergens. While it may alleviate symptoms for individuals with allergic reactions, its primary function is air purification, not the direct treatment of a medical condition.

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The BREATHE EASY device is described as an air cleaner designed to remove airborne particles and allergens from a patient's environment, not to diagnose a medical condition. Its function is to treat the air for comfort and reduce potential allergic reactions.

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The device description clearly outlines physical components such as a housing unit, blower, filter, heater, humidifier, and support arm, indicating it is a hardware device with air treatment capabilities, not software only.

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

Here's why:

  • IVD Definition: In Vitro Diagnostics are medical devices intended for use in vitro for the examination of specimens derived from the human body in order to provide information for diagnostic, monitoring, or compatibility purposes. This includes tests performed on blood, urine, tissue, etc.
  • BREATHE EASY Function: The BREATHE EASY device is an air cleaner. Its function is to treat the air in a room to remove airborne particles and allergens. It does not interact with or analyze specimens from the human body.
  • Intended Use: The intended use is to remove airborne particles and allergens from the air to potentially alleviate allergic reactions. This is an environmental treatment, not a diagnostic test on a biological sample.
  • Device Description: The description details an air treatment system with filters, a blower, and potentially a heater and humidifier. This aligns with an air purification system, not an IVD.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: There is no mention of analyzing biological samples, diagnostic information, or any of the typical components or processes associated with IVDs (reagents, assays, specimen handling, etc.).

Therefore, the BREATHE EASY device falls under the category of an air treatment or air purification device, not an In Vitro Diagnostic.

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

The BREATHE EASY device is a medical recirculating air cleaner designed to remove airborne particles and allergens, such as: dust, smoke, pollen, mold spores, animal hair and dander, dust mites, and harmful fibers, that may lead to allergic reactions.

Product codes

80 FRF

Device Description

The BREATHE EASY is an adjustable, personal system for treating air in a specified area of a room. The BREATHE EASY device contains an air treatment system, including a housing unit with an air inlet and a treated air outlet, a blower and a filter, for removing contaminants from the air flowing along the flow path.

The BREATHE EASY Model AD device contains also an air filtering system with a heater and humidifier for treating ambient air so as to bring it to a preselected respiratory comfort level. The BREATHE EASY device provides a method for guiding the treated air outflow so as to obtain a flow distribution in close proximity to the head of a user, thereby forming a treated air envelope surrounding his respiratory openings.

The BREATHE EASY device is supported on an adjustable support arm, adjustably mounted onto a household furniture (e.g., bed), wall, or wheeled support structure.

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

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Intended User / Care Setting

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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)

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

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Predicate Device(s)

K872359

Reference Device(s)

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

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§ 880.5045 Medical recirculating air cleaner.

(a)
Identification. A medical recirculating air cleaner is a device used to remove particles from the air for medical purposes. The device may function by electrostatic precipitation or filtration.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).

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510(k) Summary

RespirAid Ltd. BREATHE EASY

510(k) Number K981841

Applicant's Name:

RespirAid Ltd. POB 12, Katzrin 12900, Israel

Contact Person:

Shoshana Friedman Push-med Ltd. 117 Ahuzah St. Ra'ananna 43373, Israel Telephone: 972-9-771-8130 Fax: 972-9-771-8131

Date Prepared:

May 24, 1998

Trade Name:

BREATHE EASY (Models AD and CD)

Classification Name:

Medical Recirculating Air Cleaner

Classification:

The FDA has classified medical recirculating air cleaners as class II devices (product code 80 FRF, regulation no. 880,5045) and it is reviewed by General Hospital Devices.

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Predicate Device:

  • · Enviracaire EV-1 (Enviracaire, Co.) K872359

Indication for Use:

The BREATHE EASY device is a medical recirculating air cleaner designed to remove airborne particles and allergens, such as: dust, smoke, pollen, mold spores, animal hair and dander, dust mites, and harmful fibers, that may lead to allergic reactions.

Device Description:

The BREATHE EASY is an adjustable, personal system for treating air in a specified area of a room. The BREATHE EASY device contains an air treatment system, including a housing unit with an air inlet and a treated air outlet, a blower and a filter, for removing contaminants from the air flowing along the flow path.

The BREATHE EASY Model AD device contains also an air filtering system with a heater and humidifier for treating ambient air so as to bring it to a preselected respiratory comfort level. The BREATHE EASY device provides a method for guiding the treated air outflow so as to obtain a flow distribution in close proximity to the head of a user, thereby forming a treated air envelope surrounding his respiratory openings.

The BREATHE EASY device is supported on an adjustable support arm, adjustably mounted onto a household furniture (e.g., bed), wall, or wheeled support structure.

Performance Standards:

No performance standards have been established for such devices under Sections 514 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, However, the BREATHE EASY complies with the IEC 601-1.

Substantial Equivalence:

The BREATHE EASY device is substantially equivalent to Enviracaire EV-1 cleared under K872359 in respect to intended use, technological characteristics, performance, and labeling.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

OCT 13 1998

RespirAid Limited C/O Ms. Shoshana Friedman Push-med Limitd 117 Ahuzah St. Ra'ananna 43373 ISRAEL

Re: K981841 Trade Name: BREATHE EASY, Models AD and CD Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FRF Dated: Auqust 24, 1998 Received: September 4, 1998

Dear Ms. Friedman:

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 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). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the qeneral 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. ਕਿ substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, as set forth in the Quality System Requlation (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

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through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or requlations.

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" (21CFR 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/dsma/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

Timothy A. Ulatowski
Director

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

Enclosure

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INDICATIONS FOR USE

510(k) Number (if known): K981841

Device Name:

BREATHE EASY

Indications for Use:

The BREATHE EASY device is a medical recirculating air cleaner designed to remove airborne particles and allergens, such as: dust, smoke, pollen, mold spores, animal hair and dander, dust mites, and harmful fibers, that may lead to allergic reactions.

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of Reptaductive, Abdominal, Ear, Nose and Rhroat, and Radiological Devices Division

510(k) Number

Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)

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Over the Counter Use X