K062699 · B.Braun Medical, Inc. · FRN · Oct 26, 2006 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K062699
Device Name
PERFUSOR SPACE INFUSION SYRINGE PUMP SYSTEM
Applicant
B.Braun Medical, Inc.
Product Code
FRN · General Hospital
Decision Date
Oct 26, 2006
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5725
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric, 3rd-Party Reviewed
Indications for Use
The Perfusor Space Infusion Syringe Pump System includes an external transportable electronic infusion syringe pump and pump accessories. The system is intended for use on adults, pediatrics, and neonates for the intermittent or continuous delivery of parenteral and enteral fluids through clinically accepted routes of administration. These routes include, but are not limited to intravenous, intra-arterial, subcutaneous, epidural, irrigation/ablation, and enteral. The system is used for the delivery of medications indicated for infusion therapy including but not limited to drugs like anesthetics, sedatives, analgesics, catecholamines, anticoagulants etc., blood and blood components, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), lipids, and enteral fluids. The Perfusor® Space Infusion Syringe Pump System is intended to be used by trained healthcare professionals in healthcare facilities, home care, outpatient, and medical transport environments (only road ambulances).
Device Story
Perfusor Space is a 12V DC/battery-powered, transportable, electronic infusion syringe pump using a swivel-drive mechanism. It delivers parenteral/enteral fluids and medications via standard luer-lock syringes. Used in hospitals, home care, outpatient, and road ambulances by trained healthcare professionals. System includes SpaceStation (docking/communication), SpaceCover (protection/alarm display), and DrugListEditor (software for creating drug libraries with parameters). Pumps dock into SpaceStation for power and communication; up to 24 pumps can be configured in columns. Drug libraries are compiled on a computer and downloaded to pumps via HiBaSeD tool. Clinicians use the system to manage infusion rates and drug parameters, facilitating organized bedside therapy and transport. Benefits include precise fluid delivery, centralized power/data management, and customizable drug libraries to support clinical decision-making.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is based on technological characteristics, intended use, and functional design similarities to predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
12V DC or battery-powered; swivel-drive pumping mechanism; injection-molded thermoplastic construction; modular form factor (docking station/column configuration); supports standard luer-lock syringes; includes electronic alarm/status displays; supports drug library downloads via external service tool.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adults, pediatrics, and neonates requiring intermittent or continuous delivery of parenteral and enteral fluids, including medications, blood products, TPN, and lipids, via intravenous, intra-arterial, subcutaneous, epidural, or irrigation/ablation routes.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An infusion pump is a device used in a health care facility to pump fluids into a patient in a controlled manner. The device may use a piston pump, a roller pump, or a peristaltic pump and may be powered electrically or mechanically. The device may also operate using a constant force to propel the fluid through a narrow tube which determines the flow rate. The device may include means to detect a fault condition, such as air in, or blockage of, the infusion line and to activate an alarm.
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B. Braun Medical Inc. 510(k) Premarket Notification
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August 18, 2006
OCT 2 6 2006
5. 510(k) Summary
APPLICANT:
B. Braun Medical Inc. 901 Marcon Boulevard Allentown, PA 18109-9341 610-266-0500
Contact: Scott Pease Manager, Regulatory Affairs Phone: 610-596-2376
SUBMITTER:
B. Braun Melsungen AG Carl-Braun-Strasse 1 34212 Melsungen GERMANY
Contact: Thomas Möller Manager, Regulatory Affairs Phone: 49 5661 71-1349
Perfusor® Space Infusion Syringe Pump System
DEVICE NAME:
COMMON OR USUAL NAME:
Infusion Syringe Pump
DEVICE CLASSIFICATION:
Class II per Code of Federal Regulation Title 21 \$880.5725: Infusion Pump, product code FRN and Enteral Infusion Pump, product code LZH. Classification Panel: General Hospital.
PREDICATE
Predicate device for infusion syringe pump: B. Braun Medical Inc. Perfusor® compact with fm-System, marketed under cleared 510(k) K022575 and MEDLEY"M System with Medication Management System, marketed by ALARIS Medical Systems Inc. under cleared 510(k) K030459 together with MEDLEYTM Syringe Pump Module marketed by ALARIS Medical Systems Inc. under cleared 510(k) K023264
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# DESCRIPTION:
The Perfusor® Space Infusion Syringe Pump System includes an external transportable electronic volumetric infusion pump and pump accessories.
## Perfusor® Space
The Perfusor® Space is a 12V DC or battery powered external, transportable, infusion syringe pump. The Perfusor® Space utilizes a swivel-drive pumping mechanism is intended to provide infusions of parenteral and enteral fluids. The Perfusor® Space is intended for but not limited to be used by trained healthcare professionals in healthcare facilities, home care, outpatient, and medical transport environments. A trained Biomedical Technician must perform a complete set-up of the pump prior to use in a clinical setting.
The system is intended to provide intermittent or continuous flow of parenteral and enteral fluids to the patient. Parenteral fluids may include all standard fluids and/or medications indicated for infusion as well as blood and blood products.
The Ferfusor Space uses standard, single-use, disposable syringes (with luer-lock connectors) designed for use on syringe pumps and validated on the Perfusor® Space. For a list of compatible, FDA cleared syringes please refer to the instructions for use of the Perfusor® Space.
### SpaceStation
The B. Braun Space Station is a 12V DC or battery powered flexible docking and communication system for the medical workplace, in particular the intensive medical care. It serves the perspicuous accommodation of the infusion and infusion-syringe pumps Infusomat® Space and Perfusor® Space. The pillar and mounting system synchronized system components enables the individualized workplace design.
The SpaceStation module allows the set-up of a complete pump system with up to 24 pumps. Up to four pumps can be installed in every SpaceStation. The pumps are supplied with power via the integrated power supply and the built-in connectors. Up to six SpaceStations can be set-up as a column with a total of 24 pumps. SpaceStation placed next to each other can be connected via special connection
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cables, if the maximum number of 24 pumps in maximum three columns is not exceeded.
### SpaceCover
SpaceCover Standard or SpaceCover Comfort forms the top of each column. Every SpaceStation or a column of SpaceStations must be closed with a cover. Alarms are signalled by a row of LEDs and a loudspeaker in the SpaceCover Comfort.
The SpaceCover Standard does not contain any additional electronics. It protects the upper connectors from humidity and camage and allows a single SpaceStation to be used as a carrying unit. The SpaceCover standard housing mainly consists of the bottom part and the upper part. The design of the SpaceCover comfort corresponds to that of the SpaceCover standard. SpaceCover Comfort offers a greater system functionality and operating facility. The cover is equipped on its front side with a large and very well readable status and alarm display. All status and alarm conditions of the pumps within the system as well as of the pumps themselves are displayed.
### DrugListEditor
The DrugListEditor Space is a programm to create a drug pool with drug names including the corresponding parameter. The DLE-Space only may be used together with the infusion pumps Infusomat® Space and Perfusor® Space. A download of a drug list into the respective pump is possible by using the HiBaSeD service tool. The DrugListEditor is able to hold up to 3500 drug names with corresponding parameters. From this pool, single drug libraries can be compiled and stored. The drug pool is saved as a binary file on the computer.
The Perfusor® Space Infusion Syringe Pump System INTENDED USE: includes an external transportable electronic infusion syringe pump and pump accessories. The system is intended for use on adults, pediatrics, and neonates for the intermittent or continuous delivery of parenteral and enteral fluids through clinically accepted routes of administration. These routes include, but are not limited to intravenous, intra-arterial, subcutaneous, epidural, irrigation/ablation, and enteral. The system is used for the delivery of medications indicated for infusion therapy including but
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not limited to drugs like anesthetics, sedatives, analgesics, catecholamines, anticoagulants etc., blood and blood components, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), lipids, and enteral fluids. The Perfusor® Space Infusion Syringe Pump System is intended to be used by trained healthcare professionals in healthcare facilities, home care, outpatient, and medical transport environments (only road ambulances).
## SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE:
The Ferfusor® Space Infusion Syringe Pump System, including an external transportable electronic volumetric infusion pump and pump accessories has the same intended use, operation, and function as the Perfusor® compact with fm-System, marketed under cleared 510(k) K022575 and MEDLEY™ System with Medication Management System, marketed by ALARIS Medical Systems Inc. under cleared 510(k) K030459 together with MEDLEYTM Syringe Pump Module marketed by ALARIS Medical Systems Inc. under cleared 510(k) K023264.
The subject and the predicates are all computer controlled electrical, external, swivel-driven infusion syringe pumps composed of injection molded thermoplastic components. The components of the subject and predicate pumps are all non solution contact parts. The subject and predicates are also similar in that they are used in the hospital or home health care setting to control the infusion rate of parenteral and enteral fluids to the patient. The subject and predicates achieve fluid delivery in a similar manner while using standard, single-use, disposable syringes (with luer-lock connectors) designed for use on syringe pumps and validated with the pumps.
The included accessories of the Perfusor® Space Infusion Syringe Pump System are similar to the predicate devices in that they all offer the clinician maximum flexibility in providing infusion therapy. The subject and predicate systems provide possibilities to clean up and organize the patierit bedside by storage different pumps in a filing and communication system. This filing and communication system provides central power supply to the single pumps and tubing retainers to prevent IV line confusion. Also the subject and the predicate provide a means for easy transportation of the modules as well as of the system. Additionally the subject and predicate devices are used to customize the menu items and drug library parameters for
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B. Braun Medical Inc. 510(k) Premarket Notification
> each facility. The calibration preventive maintenance of the pump can also be stored in each device and the users notified when such calibration or routine maintenance is due to be completed.
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B. Braun Melsungen AG C/O Mr. Stefan Preiss Responsible Third Party Official TÜV America, Incorporated 1775 Old Hwy 8 NW New Brighton, Minnesota 55 12-1891
OCT 26 2006
Re: K062699
Trade/Device Name: Perfusor Space Infusion Syringe Pump System Regulation Number: 880.5725 Regulation Name: Infusion Pump Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FRN Dated: October 4, 2006 Received: October 11, 2006
Dear Mr. Preiss:
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 aga nst 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 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), please contact the Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0115. 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.
Susan Runno
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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510(k) Number (if known): __
Device Name:
Perfusor Space Infusion Syringe Pump System
Indications For Use:
The Perfusor Space Infusion Syringe Pump System includes an external transportable electronic infusion syringe pump and pump accessories. The system is intended for use on adults, pediatrics, and neonates for the intermittent or continuous delivery of parenteral fluids through clinically accepted routes of administration. These routes include, but are not limited to intravenous, intra-arterial, subcutaneous, epidural, irrigation/ablation, and enteral. The system is used for the delivery of medications indicated for infusion therapy including but not limited to drugs like anesthetics, sedatives, analgesics, catecholamines, anticoagulants etc., blood and blood components, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), lipids, and enteral fluids. The Perfusor® Space Infusion Syringe Pump System is intended to be used by trained healthcare professionals in healthcare facilities, home care, outpatient, and medical transport environments (only road ambulances).
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