K051263 · Drager Medical AG & Co. Kgaa · CBK · Jul 12, 2005 · Anesthesiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K051263
Device Name
EVITAXL WITH OPTION SMARTCARE
Applicant
Drager Medical AG & Co. Kgaa
Product Code
CBK · Anesthesiology
Decision Date
Jul 12, 2005
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 868.5895
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
The SmartCare/PS system is designed to stabilize the patient's spontaneous breathing in a "comfortable zone" and to reduce inspiratory support. SmartCare can be used for intubated and tracheotomized patients. Patients ventilated with body weight between 15 and 35 kg (33 and 77.5 lbs) must be hemodynamically stable with adequate spontaneous breathing and with active humidification.
Device Story
EvitaXL is a microprocessor-controlled intensive care ventilator. SmartCare/PS is an add-on system (PCB and software) for automated weaning. Inputs: respiratory rate, tidal volume, expiratory CO2 concentration. Operation: system monitors patient data to adjust pressure support (PSupp above PEEP) in CPAP/PS mode; automatically adapts ventilatory assistance, manages weaning strategy, and automates weaning tests. Used in ICU by physicians and respiratory therapists. Output: automated adjustment of pressure support levels. Benefit: standardizes weaning process, reduces inspiratory support, and maintains patient in a 'comfortable zone' during spontaneous breathing.
Clinical Evidence
Effectiveness of the SmartCare protocol was demonstrated via clinical studies comparing the system to the current ventilator standard of care. No specific quantitative metrics (e.g., p-values, sensitivity) are provided in the summary document.
Technological Characteristics
Time-cycled, microprocessor-controlled intensive care ventilator. Hardware addition: printed circuit board for independent calculation/analysis. Connectivity: integrated into EvitaXL platform. Software: automated weaning algorithm. Materials/specs: not specified.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adults, children, and infants (≥3 kg) requiring long-term intensive care ventilation. SmartCare/PS option indicated for hemodynamically stable, intubated or tracheotomized patients (≥15 kg) with adequate spontaneous breathing. Contraindicated in patients with severe COPD or severe neurologic disorders affecting cerebral control of spontaneous breathing.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A continuous ventilator (respirator) is a device intended to mechanically control or assist patient breathing by delivering a predetermined percentage of oxygen in the breathing gas. Adult, pediatric, and neonatal ventilators are included in this generic type of device.
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K05/263
Drägermedical
JUL 1 2 2005
SmartCare / PS Option for EvitaXL
### 510(k) Summary
(Section 3)
A Dräger and Siemens Company
In this section the 510(k) summary acc. to 807.92 is provided.
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# 510(k) Summary
acc. to 21 CFR 80
| Submitter's Name and Address: | Dräger Medical AG & Co. KGaA<br>Moislinger Allee 53-55<br>23542 Lübeck<br>Germany | | | | | | | | |
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| Contact Person: | Mr Ulrich Schröder<br>Manager Regulatory Affairs | | | | | | | | |
| | <table><tr><td>Phone:</td><td>011 49 (451) 882-3648</td></tr><tr><td>Fax:</td><td>011 49 (451) 882-4351</td></tr></table> | Phone: | 011 49 (451) 882-3648 | Fax: | 011 49 (451) 882-4351 | | | | |
| Phone: | 011 49 (451) 882-3648 | | | | | | | | |
| Fax: | 011 49 (451) 882-4351 | | | | | | | | |
| Applicant's US Contact Person: | Ms Monica Ferrante<br>Director Regulatory Affairs | | | | | | | | |
| | <table><tr><td>Phone:</td><td>(215) 721-5400</td></tr><tr><td>Fax:</td><td>(215) 721-5412</td></tr></table> | Phone: | (215) 721-5400 | Fax: | (215) 721-5412 | | | | |
| Phone: | (215) 721-5400 | | | | | | | | |
| Fax: | (215) 721-5412 | | | | | | | | |
| Date submission was prepared: | April 15, 2005 | | | | | | | | |
| Device Name: | <table><tr><td>Common Name:</td><td>Intensive Care Ventilator</td></tr><tr><td>Classification Name:</td><td>Continuous Ventilator</td></tr><tr><td>Regulation Number:</td><td>21 CFR 868.5895</td></tr><tr><td>Class:</td><td>2</td></tr></table> | Common Name: | Intensive Care Ventilator | Classification Name: | Continuous Ventilator | Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 868.5895 | Class: | 2 |
| Common Name: | Intensive Care Ventilator | | | | | | | | |
| Classification Name: | Continuous Ventilator | | | | | | | | |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 868.5895 | | | | | | | | |
| Class: | 2 | | | | | | | | |
| | Legally Marketed Device Identification: EvitaXL (K980642, K983219, K992608, K010093) | | | | | | | | |
#### Device Description:
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SmartCare / PS essentially uses three parameters measured by EvitaXL:
- respiratory rate
- tidal volume
- expiratory CO2 concentration
It controls the level of pressure (PSupp. above PEEP) during ventilation in CPAP/PS mode.
SmartCare / PS has three main functions:
- automatic adaptation of ventilatory assistance
- automatic weaning strategy
- automation of the weaning test
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#### Intended Use:
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#### Predicate Devices:
| 510(k) Number | Device Name | Manufacturer |
|---------------|----------------------|------------------------------|
| K980642 | Evita 4, Evita 2dura | Dräger Medical AG & Co. KGaA |
| K983219 | Evita 4, Evita 2dura | Dräger Medical AG & Co. KGaA |
| K992608 | Evita 4, Evita 2dura | Dräger Medical AG & Co. KGaA |
| K010093 | Evita 4, Evita 2dura | Dräger Medical AG & Co. KGaA |
| K040574 | Galileo Gold | Hamilton Medical AG |
| K970839 | Servo' | Maquet Critical Care AB |
| K021573 | 840 | Tyco NPB |
#### Substantial Equivalence:
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Effectiveness of the SmartCare protocol has sufficiently been demonstrated by means of clinical studies on Effectiveness of the SmartCare protocol has sunclently been demonstration of the more of the many of the many arison to current ventilator standard of care.
In summary Dräger Medical AG & Co. KGaA has demonstrated the SmartCare system to be as safe and as In summary Dräger Medical AG & Co. KGaA Tas Gellonskaled the SmartCare option is considered to be subeffective as the referenced predical devices which have been reviously effective as the referenced predicate devices. The Evitate which have been previously cleared by FDA.
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JUL 12 2005
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Drager Medical AG & Co. KGAA c/o Ms. Monica Ferrante Director of Regulatory Affairs Drager Medical, Incorporated 3135 Quarry Road Telford, Pennsylvania 18969
Re: K051263
Trade/Device Name: EvitaXL with Option SmartCare Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5895 Regulation Name: Continuous Ventilator Regulatory Class: II Product Code: CBK Dated: April 29, 2005 Received: May 16, 2005
Dear Ms. Ferrante:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced 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 Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). 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 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 (PMA), 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 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050. This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally promated 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), please contact the Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0120. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely yours,
Amy Sullivan for
Chiu-Hin, Ph.D.
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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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): K 051263 EvitaXL with Option SmartCare Device Name: The EvitaXL is a long-term ventilator for intensive care for adults, children, Indications For Use: and infants with a body weight of at least 3 kg (6.6 lbs). With SmartCare™/PS the EvitaXL is intended to stabilize the patient's while onaltouro - n a "comfortable zone" and to reduce inspiratory spontaneous broating hildren with a body weight of at least 15 kg (33 lbs). Support for adults and and mamically stable with adequate oxygenation The patients should be haomes your Care can be used for intubated or and Sportaneous broughtigs Unterwith body weight between 15 and 35 kg traonoothilesu pawents be endotracheally intubated and ventilated with active humidification. SmartCare™/PS is contraindicated in case of severe COPD and severe neurologic disorder that effects the cerebral control mechanism of the spontaneous breathing pattern.
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