K071527 · Smiths Medical International , Ltd. · BTL · Oct 4, 2007 · Anesthesiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K071527
Device Name
PNEUPAC VR1 AIR MIX
Applicant
Smiths Medical International , Ltd.
Product Code
BTL · Anesthesiology
Decision Date
Oct 4, 2007
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 868.5925
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Pneupac VR1 Airmix is a hand-held, portable, time cycled, gas powered, flow generator ventilatory resuscitator that is suitable for emergency and transport use and will operate safely in an MRI environment up to 3 Tesla. It is designed for use by qualified medical caregivers, paramedics and other trained personnel for the following conditions: Pneupac VR1 Airmix Ventilatory resuscitator intended for use on adults and children above a bodyweight of 22 lb (10 kg) with either respiratory distress/ insufficiency or no respiratory function and including a control for providing oxygen concentrations of either 100% or 50% nominal.
Device Story
Pneupac VR1 Airmix is a gas-powered, time-cycled, portable ventilatory resuscitator. Device operates solely on supply gas pressure; no electrical power required. Input: pressurized gas source. Transformation: pneumatic control module regulates tidal volume and frequency (150ml/25bpm to 1050ml/10bpm) with constant 1:2 I:E ratio. Output: controlled ventilation via mask, endotracheal tube, or laryngeal mask airway. Modes: automatic or manual (via lever/push button). Features: demand breathing, spontaneous breathing during power failure, audible pressure relief alarm, and selectable 50% or 100% oxygen concentration. Used by medical personnel/paramedics in hospitals, ambulances, and transport. Healthcare providers use output to manage patient respiration; device supports patients with respiratory failure or distress. Benefits include portable, MRI-compatible life support in emergency settings.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance testing conducted per ASTM F 920-93, MIL-STD 810F, RTCA DO160D, and EN standards. Testing confirmed compliance with functional requirements, including environmental (temperature, humidity, vibration, altitude), mechanical (shock, impact, rigidity), and MRI compatibility (up to 3 Tesla). No clinical data presented.
Indicated for adults and children >10 kg (22 lb) with respiratory distress, insufficiency, or apnea. For use by qualified medical caregivers, paramedics, and trained personnel in emergency and transport settings, including MRI environments up to 3 Tesla.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A powered emergency ventilator is a demand valve or inhalator intended to provide emergency respiratory support by means of a face mask or a tube inserted into a patient's airway.
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K071527
OCT 4 2007
## smiths
#### Smiths Medical International Limited
Bramingham Business Park Enterprise Way Luton LU3 4BU UK Tel: +44 (0)1582 430000 Fax: +44 (0)1582 430001 www.smiths-medical.com
## FDA 510k SUBMISSION FILE Pneupac VR1 Air Mix
### SECTION 2
### 510(k) Summary
Smilhs Madical International Limitod - a part of Smiths Group plc. Registered Office: 765 Finchiey Road London UK NW11 8DS Incorporated In England No. 36267
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## smiths
Smiths Medical International Limited Bramingham Business Park Enterprise Way Luton LU3 4BU UK Tel: +44 (0)1582 430000 Fax: +44 (0)1582 430001 www.smiths-medical.com
### Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
| Submitter: | Smiths Medical International Ltd. |
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| Address: | Bramingham Business Park,<br>Enterprise Way, Luton,<br>Bedfordshire, LU3 4BU<br>United Kingdom. |
| Telephone: | (+44) (0) 1582 430000 |
| Contact: | Senior UK Regulatory Manager |
| Prepared: | 5 <sup>th</sup> April 2007 |
| Proprietary Name: | Pneupac VR1 Airmix |
| Common/ Classification Name: | Gas powered Emergency and Transport<br>Ventilator |
| Regulatory Class: | II (two) |
| Product Code: | BTL |
| Classification Number: | 21 CFR 868.5925 |
| Predicate Device: | Pneupac VR1 Standard (K051322)<br>Oxylog 1000 (K0107093) |
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Smiths Medical International Limited Bramingham Business Park Enterprise Way Luton LU3 4BU UK Tel: +44 (0)1582 430000 Fax: +44 (0)1582 430001 www.smiths-medical.com
#### New Device Description:
Pneupac VR1 Airmix is intended for emergency resuscitation by medical personnel, paramedics and ambulance technicians inside and outside hospital and for ventilation by medical personnel inside and outside hospital in emergency situations and inter- hospital transport.
The Pneupac VR1 Airmix allows two modes of ventilation, automatic and manual. In automatic mode the device cycles in accordance with the setting of the single tidal volume/frequency control that changes the tidal volume and frequency dependently whilst maintaining a constant I:E ratio of 1:2. In manual mode, preset breaths, singly or in a controlled breathing pattern may be selected by use of an omni-directional lever or push button. The tidal volume and rate possible are limited by the position of the single tidal volume/frequency control.
The Pneupac VR1 Airmix includes a control for providing oxygen concentrations of either 100% or 50% nominal.
The Pneupac VR1 Airmix uses the same technology as existing legally marketed devices and depends solely on the pressure of the supply gas for its operation.
The Pneupac VR1 Airmix incorporates a pneumatic high-pressure audible alarm which dumps excess patient pressure according to the in-built relief pressure (40 cmH2O standard, 60cmH2O optional) which operates in an identical manner to the predicate devices.
The Pneupac VR1 Airmix consists of a hand-held control module connected to the patient at its outlet via a mask, endotracheal tube or laryngeal mask airway and is used with various patient circuits and accessories comprising the following items;
- User replaceable patient valve .
- . Oxygen input gas hose assemblies
- Breathing filter .
- Biological breathing filter kit (optional for contaminated atmospheres) .
- Masks, airways and airway adjuncts .
- Manual suction .
- Oxygen therapy kits .
- Oxygen cylinders and regulators ●
- Carrying bag .
- Breathing circuits .
- PEEP accessories
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#### Smiths Medical International Limited
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#### New Device Description (ctd.):
The specifications for the recommended, optional biological breathing filter are as follows;
- Filter efficiency at least 99.99% efficient against a 0.3micron mass median aerodynamic . diameter aerosol challenge at 32 l/min.
- Airflow resistance at 32 1/min. is 10-17 mm H2O .
- Connector size 40mm DIN NATO compatible threads .
The mass of Pneupac VR1 Airmix is 1.001lb, 0.455kg
The Pneupac VR 1 Airmix control module has the following features;
- Interdependent and continuous control of tidal volume and frequency from 150ml/25bpm to . 1050ml/10bpm using a single tidal volume/frequency control
- Demand breathing system .
- Spontaneous breathing under power failure .
- Audible pressure relief alarm .
- Integrated, user replaceable patient valve .
- Automatic or Manual mode selector .
- Manual mode push button and omni-directional lever .
- Airmix control for providing oxygen concentrations of either 100% or 50% nominal .
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Smiths Medical International Limited Bramingham Business Park Enterprise Wav Luton LU3 4BU UK Tel: +44 (0)1582 430000 Fax: +44 (0)1582 430001 www.smiths-medical.com
#### Intended Use:
The Pneupac VR1 Airmix is a hand-held, portable, time cycled, gas powered, flow generator ventilatory resuscitator that is suitable for emergency and transport use and will operate safely in an MRI environment up to 3 Tesla.
It is designed for use by qualified medical caregivers, paramedics and other trained personnel for the following conditions:
- Pneupac VR1 Airmix Ventilatory resuscitator intended for use on adults and children above a . bodyweight of 22 lb (10 kg) with either respiratory distress/ insufficiency or no respiratory function and including a control for providing oxygen concentrations of either 100% or 50% nominal.
#### Performance data:
Testing was performed to ensure that the Pneupac VR1 Airmix was safe and would perform within the environment(s) for which it is to be marketed.
Safety testing was conducted in accordance with:
ASTM F 920-93 'Minimum Performance and Safety Requirements for Resuscitators Intended for Use With Humans'.
The resuscitator passed all of these tests and met all requirements of the standards.
Environmental and performance testing was performed in accordance with;
- Operating environment compliance, ETR848 to ASTM F920-93 section 8.2 and Smiths input . requirements
- . Storage temperature/humidity, ETR848 to ASTM F920-93 section 8.1 and Smiths input requirements
- Vibration, ETR835 to MIL-STD 810F section 514.4 and RTCA DO160D section 8 profile C .
- Altitude, ETR853 to ML-STD 810F section 500.4, RTCA DO160D section 4.6.2 10,000ft to . 20,000ft and Smiths input requirements
- MRI, ETR 917 to 3 Tesla ●
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- IP rating, ETR849 to IEC 529 rating IP5x, IPx5 and Ipx6 .
- Driving sand & dust, ETR849 to RTCA DO160D section 12 ●
- Oxygen consumption
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#### Performance data (ctd.):
- Mechanical shock (drop), ETR863 to ASTM F920-93 section A1.5.4 and EN794-3:1998 . section 21.102
- Rigidity, ETR 921 to EN60601-1:1990 .
- Impact, ETR 919 to EN60601-1:1990 .
- Cleaning & sterilisation, ETR 743 AND ETR 926 .
The results demonstrated that the Pneupac VR1 Airmix complied with the guidelines and standards and that it performed within its specifications and functional requirements.
A comparison table was constructed to show the similarity in performance between Pneupac VR1 Airmix and the predicate devices Pneupac VR1 (standard) and Oxylog 1000.
Based on these results, it is our determination that the device model(s) are safe, effective and perform as well as the legally marketed predicate device.
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.
Respectfully,
Colin Walters Senior UK Regulatory Manager
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Smiths Medical International Limited C/O Mr. Donald Alexander Vice President Regulatory Affairs Smiths Medical MDPM, Incorporated North 7 W22025 Johnson Drive Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186
2007
Re: K071527
Trade/Device Name: Pneupac VR1 Airmix Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5925 Regulation Name: Powered Emergency Ventilator Regulatory Class: II Product Code: BTL Dated: September 20, 2007 Received: September 26, 2007
Dear Mr. Alexander:
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 (OS) 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) 276-0120. 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.
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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):_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Device Name: Pneupac VR1 Airmix
Indications For Use: The Pneupac VR1 Airmix is a hand-held, portable, time maled, gas powered, flow generator ventilatory resuscitator that is suitable for emergency and transport use and will operate safely in an MRI environment up to 3 Tesla.
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It is designed for use by qualified medical caregivers, paramedics and other trained personnel for the following conditions:
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Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
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Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
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