INSPIRATION ELITE NEBULIZER COMPRESSOR, WITH NEBULIZER, MODEL HS456
K042655 · Respironics New Jersey, Inc. · CAF · Oct 13, 2004 · Anesthesiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K042655
Device Name
INSPIRATION ELITE NEBULIZER COMPRESSOR, WITH NEBULIZER, MODEL HS456
Applicant
Respironics New Jersey, Inc.
Product Code
CAF · Anesthesiology
Decision Date
Oct 13, 2004
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 868.5630
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric, 3rd-Party Reviewed
Indications for Use
This nebulizer compressor is an AC-powered air compressor nebulizer system intended to provide a source of compressed air for medical purposed for use in home health care. It is to be used with a pneumatic nebulizer to produce aerosol particles of medication for respiratory therapy for both children and adults.
Device Story
Inspiration Elite Model HS456 is a line-powered piston compressor housed in a plastic cabinet; weighs 3.3 lbs. Device functions as a source of compressed air for a pneumatic nebulizer; input is ambient air drawn through a replaceable filter; output is compressed air delivered via tubing to a nebulizer to aerosolize medication. Used in home health care settings by patients or caregivers. Operation involves placing unit on flat surface, connecting nebulizer tubing to hose barb, and activating via power switch. Provides respiratory therapy by enabling medication delivery to the lungs. No electronic components or automated controls present.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence is based on bench testing, including electrical, mechanical, environmental, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing performed in accordance with FDA's November 1993 Draft Reviewer Guidance for Premarket Notification Submissions.
Technological Characteristics
AC-powered (115 VAC, 60 Hz) piston compressor. Housed in plastic cabinet. Dimensions: 7.5" x 7.49" x 4.18". Weight: 3.3 lbs. Flow rate: 7.6 - 6.8 Lpm at 10-15 psig. Power consumption: 89-90 watts. No electronic components, software, or intensity controls. Manual on/off switch operation. Air intake via replaceable filter.
Indications for Use
Indicated for children and adults requiring respiratory therapy via aerosolized medication delivered by a pneumatic nebulizer in a home health care setting.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A nebulizer is a device intended to spray liquids in aerosol form into gases that are delivered directly to the patient for breathing. Heated, ultrasonic, gas, venturi, and refillable nebulizers are included in this generic type of device.
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OCT 1 3 2004
# EXHIBIT #1
# 510(K) SUMMARY
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in Fills Sunmitary of 5 8 r requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.
The assigned 510(k) number is: __ K042655__.
### Submitter's Identification: 1.
Respironics New Jersey, Inc. 41 Canfield Road Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Contact: Ms. Lauren R. Ziegler, Senior Manager, Technical Services Phone: 973-571-2608; Fax: 973-857-9521
Date Summary Prepared: September 8, 2004
#### Name of the Device: 2.
Inspiration Elite Nebulizer Compressor, with Nebulizer, Model HS456 Common Name or Classification Name (21 CFR Part 807.87) of Device: Nebulizer Compressor, 21 CFR Part 868.6250, Portable Air Compressor
### Predicate Device Information: 3.
InvaCare Envoy Jr., K# 992643
### 4. Device Description:
This line-powered piston compressor is housed in a plastic cabinet (case). Dimensions are 7.5" (L) x 7.49" (W) x 4.18" (H) and weighs 3.3 lbs. It consists of a motor-driven piston compressor and a switch; it contains no consists of a noter electronic components. It operates from 115 VAC, 60 Hz. It is supplied with tubing, an instruction manual, and a Sidestream (510(k) cleared) nebulizer. The Inspiration Elite, Model HS456 is not be used without the nebulizer.
In use, the compressor is placed on a flat surface and the nebulizer tubing is connected to the hose barb. The unit is then turned on. Inlet air to the compressor passes through a replaceable filter.
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## Comparison to Predicate Devices: 6.
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## Discussion of Non-Clinical Tests Performed for Determination of 7. Substantial Equivalence are as follows:
The Inspiration Elite conforms or will conform to the electromagnetic compatibility, mechanical/environmental, and electrical testing companisms, described in the Reviewer Guidance for Premarket Notification Submissions (November 1993). Testing information Horfication Sation offectiveness of the Inspiration Elite Nebulizer Compressor, with Nebulizer, Model HS456 in the intended environment of Comprossor, with I voorted by testing that was conducted in accordance with the FDA November 1993 Draft "Reviewer Guidance for Premarket Notification Submissions", DCRND, which outlines Electrical, Mechanical and Environmental Performance Requirements.
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## Functional Comparison Chart 8.
| FUNCTION | INSPIRATION ELITE | ENVOY JR. |
|-----------------------------|--------------------|------------------|
| Model | HS456 | 1001RC |
| Dimension | 4.2" x 7.5" x 7.5" | 4.1"x 7.0"x 7.0" |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs | 3.5 lbs |
| Electrical requirements | 115VAC/60Hz | 115VAC/60Hz |
| Avg. Power consumption | 89 -90 watts* | 88 -89 watts* |
| Avg. Flow Rate @ 10-15 psig | 7.6 -6.8 Lpm* | 7.6 -6.8 Lpm* |
| Power Indication | No | No |
| Intensity Control | No | No |
| Intensity Indication | No | No |
| Turn ON/OFF switch | Yes (switch) | Yes (switch) |
*Reference Exhibit #2 (Rietschle Thomas Compressor Comparison Data Table dated 8/10/04)
## Discussion of Clinical Tests Performed: 9.
Not Applicable
### Conclusions: 10.
We have demonstrated that the Inspiration Elite Nebulizer Compressor, with Nebulizer, Model HS456 is as safe and effective as predicate devices Nobulzer, moder ribet, based on electrical, mechanical, environmental and EMC testing results outlined in the FDA DCRND November 1993 Draft "Reviewer Guidance for Premarket Notification Submissions". We also adhered to FDA's DCRND "Reviewer Guidance for Home Use Respiratory Devices".
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# OCT 1 3 2004
Respironics New Jersey, Incorporated C/O Mr. Ned Devine Responsible Third Party Official Entela, Incorporated 3033 Madison Avenue SE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548
Re: K042655
R042099
Trade/Device Name: Inspiration Elite Nebulizer Compressor with Nebulizer, Model HS456 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5630 Regulation Name: Nebulizer Regulatory Class: II Product Code: CAF, BTI Dated: October 6, 2004 Received: October 7, 2004
Dear Mr. Devine:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device we have roved above and 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 mendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of Amendmont, of to workend Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general approvisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include controls provinces or 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 If your device is classinod (soo as a difional controls. Existing major regulations affecting (1 NIX), it may of easyon in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In your device can or readlish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) This letter will anow you to ough finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a premarket nothfeation. The PDF Imaling or colossification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
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Sincerely yours,
Susan Burns
Chiu Lin, Ph.D. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Exhibit B
# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): __ K042655
Device Name:
Inspiration Nebulizer Compressor, with Nebulizer, Model HS456
## Indications for Use:
This nebulizer compressor is an AC-powered air compressor nebulizer system intended to provide a source of compressed air for medical purposed for use in home health care. It is to be used with a pneumatic nebulizer to produce aerosol particles of medication for respiratory therapy for both children and adults.
Prescription Use X (Per 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over -The-Counter Use OR (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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