K Number
K992785
Device Name
IBC FLOGUARD, MODEL 6050
Date Cleared
2000-01-14

(148 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
870.4400
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The IBC FloGard is indicated for use for the prevention of retrograde flow when used with centrifugal pumps during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery (up to six hours).
Device Description
The IBC FloGard is a single-use, disposable, check valve intended for use for the prevention of retrograde flow in the arterial line when used with centrifugal pumps during open-heart surgery. The device is designed for use in the main arterial line when centrifugal pumps are used. The fully assembled IBC FloGard Valve is geometrically similar to the Quest RetroGuard valve, which is the predicate device for purposes of this 510(k) submission. The operating principles of the two devices are identical. The differences between the IBC VRV and the predicate device are found in the material selection, specific dimensions of the component parts and the type of check valve used. The first of these differences is the choice of polymer for molding the plastic components. The main flow through body of the IBC VRV is made of polycarbonate and the Quest RetroGuard is made of clear ABS. The polycarbonate is clearer, has higher impact resistance, greater tensile and compression strength and superior chemical resistance. Secondly, the straight duck bill check valve in the predicate device, Quest RetroGuard, required an oversized body to accommodate clinical flow rates without a substantial resistance to flow. The bi-leaflet design of the check valve in the IBC FloGard valve substantially reduces the size of the flow through housing without increasing resistance to flow. This geometry substantially lowered prime volume and hemolysis.
More Information

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No
The device description focuses on material science and mechanical design differences from the predicate device, with no mention of AI or ML.

No

The device is a check valve used during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery to prevent retrograde flow, which is a supportive function during a medical procedure, not a direct therapeutic intervention for a disease or condition.

No

The device is described as a check valve for preventing retrograde flow during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery, focusing on mechanical function rather than diagnosis.

No

The device description clearly details a physical, single-use, disposable check valve made of polycarbonate with a bi-leaflet design. It undergoes physical performance testing (pressure drop, hemolysis, reverse-flow) and is compared to a physical predicate device. There is no mention of software components.

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

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use is for the "prevention of retrograde flow when used with centrifugal pumps during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery." This describes a device used during a surgical procedure to manage blood flow within the body, not a device used to test samples outside the body to diagnose or monitor a condition.
  • Device Description: The description details a "single-use, disposable, check valve intended for use for the prevention of retrograde flow in the arterial line." This further reinforces its function as a component within a medical circuit used during surgery.
  • 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.)
    • Detecting or measuring specific analytes (proteins, genes, chemicals, etc.)
    • Providing information for diagnosis, monitoring, or prognosis of a disease or condition.

The device is clearly intended for use in vivo (within the body) as part of a surgical procedure, which is the domain of medical devices, not IVDs.

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

The IBC FloGard is indicated for use for the prevention of retrograde flow when used with centrifugal pumps during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery (up to six hours).

Product codes

MJJ

Device Description

The IBC FloGard is a single-use, disposable, check valve intended for use for the prevention of retrograde flow in the arterial line when used with centrifugal pumps during open-heart surgery. The device is designed for use in the main arterial line when centrifugal pumps are used. The fully assembled IBC FloGard Valve is geometrically similar to the Quest RetroGuard valve, which is the predicate device for purposes of this 510(k) submission. The operating principles of the two devices are identical.

The differences between the IBC VRV and the predicate device are found in the material selection, specific dimensions of the component parts and the type of check valve used. The first of these differences is the choice of polymer for molding the plastic components. The main flow through body of the IBC VRV is made of polycarbonate and the Quest RetroGuard is made of clear ABS. The polycarbonate is clearer, has higher impact resistance, greater tensile and compression strength and superior chemical resistance. Secondly, the straight duck bill check valve in the predicate device, Quest RetroGuard, required an oversized body to accommodate clinical flow rates without a substantial resistance to flow. The bi-leaflet design of the check valve in the IBC FloGard valve substantially reduces the size of the flow through housing without increasing resistance to flow. This geometry substantially lowered prime volume and hemolysis.

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)

The IBC FloGard (sterile, 6 month aged, environmentally conditioned) was subjected to a series of dynamic tests in a side by side comparison with the Quest RetroGuard. The pressure drop of the check valves for both products were measured at 4 L.P.M. flow (average clinical flow rate) with blood at 45% hematocrit. Hemolysis was measured in a simulated clinical circuit at 7 L.P.M. for 6 hours using fresh bovine blood at 45% hematocrit. The reverse-flow was measured at 100 mm Hg back-pressure for both products to simulate reverse flow in a pump failure mode. Pressure required to close both valves in the reverse direction was also measured. Comparison of the IBC FloGard to the Quest RetroGuard demonstrates that the two products are substantially equivalent when used clinically.

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

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Predicate Device(s)

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Reference Device(s)

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

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§ 870.4400 Cardiopulmonary bypass blood reservoir.

(a)
Identification. A cardiopulmonary bypass blood reservoir is a device used in conjunction with short-term extracorporeal circulation devices to hold a reserve supply of blood in the bypass circulation.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls), except that a reservoir that contains a defoamer or filter is classified into the same class as the defoamer or filter. The device, when it is a cardiopulmonary bypass blood reservoir that does not contain defoamers or blood filters, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 870.9.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The IBC FloGard is a single-use, disposable, check valve intended for use for the prevention of retrograde flow in the arterial line when used with centrifugal pumps during open-heart surgery. The device is designed for use in the main arterial line when centrifugal pumps are used. The fully assembled IBC FloGard Valve is geometrically similar to the Quest RetroGuard valve, which is the predicate device for purposes of this 510(k) submission. The operating principles of the two devices are identical.

The differences between the IBC VRV and the predicate device are found in the material selection, specific dimensions of the component parts and the type of check valve used. The first of these differences is the choice of polymer for molding the plastic components. The main flow through body of the IBC VRV is made of polycarbonate and the Quest RetroGuard is made of clear ABS. The polycarbonate is clearer, has higher impact resistance, greater tensile and compression strength and superior chemical resistance. Secondly, the straight duck bill check valve in the predicate device, Quest RetroGuard, required an oversized body to accommodate clinical flow rates without a substantial resistance to flow. The bi-leaflet design of the check valve in the IBC FloGard valve substantially reduces the size of the flow through housing without increasing resistance to flow. This geometry substantially lowered prime volume and hemolysis.

The IBC FloGard (sterile, 6 month aged, environmentally conditioned) was subjected to a series of dynamic tests in a side by side comparison with the Quest RetroGuard. The pressure drop of the check valves for both products were measured at 4 L.P.M. flow (average clinical flow rate) with blood at 45% hematocrit. Hemolysis was measured in a simulated clinical circuit at 7 L.P.M. for 6 hours using fresh bovine blood at 45% hematocrit. The reverse-flow was measured at 100 mm Hg back-pressure for both products to simulate reverse flow in a pump failure mode. Pressure required to close both valves in the reverse direction was also measured. Comparison of the IBC FloGard to the Quest RetroGuard demonstrates that the two products are substantially equivalent when used clinically.

The IBC FloGard valve is manufactured in a Class 100,000 clean room. The Bioburden prior to sterilization is extremely low and comparable to other 510(k) listed products manufactured by IBC. The device will be packaged and sterilized for single use using the same packaging and sterilization as other IBC 510(k) listed products. Additionally, the IBC FloGard valve will be packaged in bulk form and non-sterile for the Custom Perfusion Pack market. The materials used to manufacture the IBC FloGard are nontoxic using the tripartite biocompatible ISO standards and the FDA modified matrix of 1995.

A perfusionist substituting an IBC FloGard valve for a Quest RetroGuard in his or her perfusion circuit will be unable to distinguish between the two valves functionally.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

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Public Health Service

Food and Drug Administration

9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

'JAN 1 4 2000

Mr. H. David Shockley, Jr. President International Biophysics Corp. 4020 South Industrial Drive Suite 160 Austin, TX 78744

Re: K992785 IBC FloGuard, Model 6050 Regulatory Class: II Product Code: MJJ Dated: November 19, 1999 Received: November 22, 1999

Dear Mr. Shockley:

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 general controls provisions of The general controls provisions of the Act include the Act. 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 Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General (QS) requlation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic QS inspections, FDA will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, the Food and Drug Administration (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 continue marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding

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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. Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at their toll free number (800) 638-2041 or at (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

for Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D.

Acting Director Division of Cardiovascular Respiratory and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

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INDICATIONS FOR USE

510(k) Number: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Device Name: IBC FloGard

Indications for use:

The IBC FloGard is indicated for use for the prevention of retrograde flow when used with centrifugal pumps during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery (up to six hours).

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