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510(k) Data Aggregation

    K Number
    K121374
    Device Name
    ZI BLOWER
    Manufacturer
    Date Cleared
    2013-02-22

    (291 days)

    Product Code
    Regulation Number
    868.5905
    Reference & Predicate Devices
    Predicate For
    AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
    Intended Use

    The ZI blower is a single patient reusable device that provides continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to support treatment of adults (over 30 kg) with obstructive sleep apnea.

    Device Description

    The Z1 Blower provides the patient with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) flow ranging from 4-20 cmH2O above ambient atmospheric pressure. The device consists of a flow generator and data interfaces. It is intended for home use, and for prescription use only. Treatment settings (e.g., air pressure, ramp) are directed by the physician and can be modified by the physician.

    AI/ML Overview

    Here's an analysis of the provided 510(k) summary for the Z1 Blower, detailing its acceptance criteria and the study that proves it meets those criteria:

    1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance

    Performance MetricAcceptance Criteria (If explicitly stated or inferred)Reported Device Performance
    Temperature at Patient Port< 43 degrees C at Pset = 20 cmH2O< 43 degrees C at a pressure setting of 20 cmH2O under normal and single fault conditions
    Pressure Stability (Static Long-term)Within ± 1.0 cmH2O of set pressure (Pset = 10 cmH2O) (Inferred from reported performance as the criterion)Within ± 1.0 cmH2O of the set pressure of 10 cmH2O
    Pressure Accuracy (Short-term Static)Within ± (0.6 cmH2O + 4% * set pressure) for all pressure settings (Inferred from reported performance as the criterion)Actual pressure was within ± (0.6 cmH2O + 4% * set pressure) of the set pressure for all pressure settings
    Dynamic Pressure StabilityLess than the variation of the predicate device for all pressure and breathing rate settingsPeak to peak pressure variation was between 0.6 and 3.1 cmH2O for all pressure and breathing rate settings, and was less than the variation of the predicate device for all pressure and breathing rate settings
    Maximum Flow Rate≥ 75 Liters per minute AND ≥ the maximum flow rate of the predicate device for each pressure setting≥ 75 Liters per minute and ≥ the maximum flow rate of the predicate device for each pressure setting
    Acoustic Noise< 36 dBA (Inferred from reported performance as the criterion)< 36dBA
    Air Leak DetectionWithin ± 5 mmH2O of the specified air leak detection thresholds (Inferred from reported performance as the criterion)Air leaks were detected within +5 mmH20 of the specified air leak detection thresholds
    Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)No VOCs above 5.0 ug per cubic meter in air output (Inferred from reported performance as the criterion)No volatile organic compounds were observed in the air output of the device above 5.0 ug per cubic meter
    Particulate MatterNo particulate matter above 5.0 ug per cubic meter in output air (Inferred from reported performance as the criterion)No particulate matter was observed in the output air of the device above 5.0 ug per cubic meter
    Carbon Monoxide/Dioxide OutputAdded no carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide to the output air (Inferred from reported performance as the criterion)The Z1 Blower added no carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide to the output air
    Ozone Output≤ 0.05 ppm (21 CFR 801.415 requirement)The ozone output of the device met the 21 CFR 801.415 requirement of 0.05 ppm or less

    2. Sample Size Used for the Test Set and Data Provenance

    The provided document does not specify sample sizes for any of the performance tests. The data provenance is also not explicitly stated, but the nature of the tests (e.g., temperature, pressure, flow rate, acoustic noise, chemical emissions) indicates these were laboratory-based engineering/performance tests rather than human clinical studies. No information about the country of origin or whether the data was retrospective or prospective is present.

    3. Number of Experts Used to Establish Ground Truth for the Test Set and Qualifications of Experts

    This information is not applicable as the tests described are technical performance measurements of the device itself, not assessments of diagnostic accuracy or clinical outcomes requiring expert interpretation to establish ground truth.

    4. Adjudication Method for the Test Set

    This information is not applicable as the tests described are objective technical measurements, not evaluations requiring subjective expert consensus or adjudication.

    5. If a Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) Comparative Effectiveness Study Was Done, and Effect Size

    No, a Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was not done. The document explicitly states: "No clinical data was generated to support a substantial equivalence determination." The studies performed were technical and engineering-based, comparing the device's physical and functional characteristics to established standards and predicate devices.

    6. If a Standalone (i.e., algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) Was Done

    This is not applicable in the context of this device. The Z1 Blower is a hardware device (CPAP system) with integrated software for control and data, not an AI algorithm designed to interpret data or provide diagnostic assistance. The performance tests are for the device's physical operation.

    7. The Type of Ground Truth Used

    The "ground truth" for the tests performed is based on established engineering specifications, regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, ASTM, IEC, 21 CFR), and the performance characteristics of predicate devices. For example:

    • Temperature measurement compared to a maximum safety limit.
    • Pressure accuracy and stability compared to defined tolerances.
    • Dynamic pressure stability and maximum flow rate compared to predicate device performance.
    • Chemical emissions compared to defined limits in regulatory standards.

    8. The Sample Size for the Training Set

    This information is not applicable. The Z1 Blower is a medical device, not a machine learning model that requires a distinct "training set" for its functionality in the common sense of AI development. Its performance is based on its engineering design and manufacturing, validated through the performance tests mentioned.

    9. How the Ground Truth for the Training Set Was Established

    This information is not applicable for the same reasons as in point 8. The "ground truth" for the device's design and performance validation comes from adherence to engineering principles, scientific measurements, and regulatory standards, rather than a "training set" with associated ground truth as understood in AI/ML.

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