K082660 · Respironics California, Inc. · MNT · Jan 9, 2009 · Anesthesiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K082660
Device Name
V60 VENTILATOR, MODEL V8000
Applicant
Respironics California, Inc.
Product Code
MNT · Anesthesiology
Decision Date
Jan 9, 2009
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 868.5895
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
The V60 ventilator is an assist ventilator and is intended to augment patient breathing. It is intended for spontaneously breathing individuals who require mechanical ventilation: patients with spontaneous respiratory failure, chronic respiratory insufficiency, or obstructive sleep apnea in a hospital or other institutional settings under the direction of a physician. The Ventilator is intended to support pediatric patients weighing 20kg (44 lbs) or greater to adult patients. It is also intended for intubated patients meeting the same selection criteria as the noninvasive applications. The Ventilator is intended to be used by qualified medical professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists. The ventilator is intended to be used only with various combinations of Respironics recommended patient circuits, interfaces (masks), humidifiers and other accessories.
Device Story
V60 Ventilator is a microprocessor-controlled, electrically powered positive pressure ventilatory assist system. It provides invasive and noninvasive support for spontaneously breathing pediatric (≥20kg) and adult patients. Device integrates an air source, eliminating need for central compressors. Operates via user interface with multifunction keys, touch screen, and real-time graphic displays. Healthcare professionals (physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists) use the device in hospital/institutional settings. It delivers variable oxygen concentrations (21-100%) from medical gas sources. Output includes real-time ventilation data and system alarms, enabling clinicians to monitor patient status and adjust therapy to augment breathing, potentially benefiting patients with respiratory failure or insufficiency.
Clinical Evidence
Bench performance testing and human factors testing were conducted comparing the V60 to the predicate devices. No clinical trial data was required or presented.
Technological Characteristics
Microprocessor-controlled, electrically powered mechanical ventilator. Features integrated air source, touch screen graphical user interface, and variable oxygen delivery (21-100%). Supports invasive and noninvasive applications. Designed for pediatric (≥20kg) and adult patients.
Indications for Use
Indicated for spontaneously breathing pediatric patients (≥20kg) and adults requiring mechanical ventilation due to respiratory failure, chronic respiratory insufficiency, or obstructive sleep apnea. Suitable for invasive and noninvasive applications in hospital/institutional settings.
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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JAN - 9 2009
# 510(k) Summary
Submitter: Respironics Inc. Address: 2271 Cosmos Court Carlsbad, CA 92011 Telephone: 760 918 7458 Fax: 760 918 0169
Contact: Mara Caler Regulatory Affairs Telephone: 760 918 7458 Fax: 760 918 0169 Email: mara.caler@respironics.com
Date Prepared: 10 September 2008
Trade name: V60 Ventilator Common Name (Device Type): Assist Ventilator Classification Regulation (CFR): 21 CR 868.5895 Class: 2 Product Code: 73 -- MNT Panel: Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental Devices (73)
Predicate Device: Vision Ventilator with Auto-Trak (K982454) BiPAP Synchrony with AVAPS (K070328) Esprit Ventilator (K981072)
#### Indications for Use:
The V60 ventilator is an assist ventilator and is intended to augment patient breathing. It is intended for spontaneously breathing individuals who require mechanical ventilation: patients with spontaneous respiratory failure, chronic respiratory insufficiency, or obstructive sleep apnea in a hospital or other institutional settings under the direction of a physician.
The Ventilator is intended to support pediatric patients weighing 20kg (44 lbs) or greater to adult patients. It is also intended for intubated patients meeting the same selection
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criteria as the noninvasive applications. The Ventilator is intended to be used by qualified medical professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists.
The ventilator is intended to be used only with various combinations of Respironics recommended patient circuits, interfaces (masks), humidifiers and other accessories
The V60™ ventilator is a microprocessor controlled positive pressure ventilatory assist system incorporating a user interface with multifunction keys, real-time graphic displays, and integral patient and system alarms. The ventilator provides noninvasive and invasive ventilatory support for spontaneously breathing adult and pediatric patients.
### Substantial Equivalence to Predicate Devices:
The predicate devices are the Respironics BiPAP Vision Ventilatory Support System (K982454), the BiPAP Synchrony with AVAPS ventilator, K070328, for AVAPS breath mode and the Esprit ventilator, K981072, which includes the pediatric population.
- The proposed V60 ventilator is substantially equivalent to the BiPAP Vision . Ventilatory Support System and the BiPAP Synchrony with AVAPS ventilator and the Esprit in intended use, technology and performance.
- . Bench performance testing was performed comparing the new V60 and the predicate devices, and was found to be substantially equivalent.
List of Similarities:
- Similar intended use the intended use is similar .
- The Vision Ventilator is intended for use by qualified medical personnel o in providing ventilatory support for adult patients as prescribed by a physician. The Esprit is intended for both adult and pediatric patients, with very similar performance parameters. Both Vision and the V60 ventilators are intended for use in either invasive or non-invasive applications.
- Similar patient population the patient population similar .
- Spontaneously breathing individuals who require mechanical ventilation: o patients with respiratory failure, chronic respiratory insufficiency, or obstructive sleep apnea.
- The addition of the pediatric population is comparable to K981072, Esprit o Ventilatory System.
- Same operating principle -- the operating principle is unchanged .
- Both the Vision and the V60 ventilators are microprocessor controlled, o electrically powered, mechanical ventilators. There have been no changes to the operating principle of the equipment.
- The breathing system is under microprocessor control 트
- . The user interface is under microprocessor control, featuring a touch screen and graphical user interface technology.
- 지 The integral air source is built into the ventilator, eliminating the requirement for a central compressor and piped, medical grade
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wall air and/or an individual stand alone compressor for each ventilator.
- The ability to provide variable oxygen concentrations (21% to 트 100% O2) from a medical oxygen gas source, including medical grade gas cylinders with suitable regulators
- Same technology the technology is unchanged ♥
- Both the Vision and the V60 ventilators are microprocessor controlled, o electrically powered, mechanical ventilators.
List of Differences:
- The V60 includes the pediatric population, similar to the secondary predicate, the . Esprit ventilator, K981072
- Breathing modes there are new breath types or breathing modes included in the . V60 which combine the breath delivery modes of the BiPAP Vision and the BiPAP Synchrony.
### Conclusion:
Performance testing and human factors testing demonstrate that the device is as safe, as effective and performs as well as or better than the predicate device.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
JAN - 9 2009
Ms. Mara Caler Regulatory Affairs Respironics California, Incorporated 2271 Cosmos Court Carlsbad, California 92011
Re: K082660
Trade/Device Name: V60 Ventilator, Model V8000 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5895 Regulation Name: Continuous Ventilator Regulatory Class: II Product Code: MNT Dated: December 11, 2008 Received: December 12, 2008
Dear Ms. Caler:
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 requires 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 mcan 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 Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0120. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding postmarket surveillance, please contact CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometric's (OSB's) Division of Postmarket Surveillance at 240-276-3474. For questions regarding the reporting of device adverse events (Medical Device Reporting (MDR)), please contact the Division of Surveillance Systems at 240-276-3464. 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 (240) 276-3150 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely vours.
Suette Y. Mcheen Dins
Ginette Y. Michaud, M.D. Acting 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: V60 Ventilator
#### Indications for Use:
The V60 ventilator is an assist ventilator and is intended to augment patient breathing. It is intended for spontaneously breathing individuals who require mechanical ventilation: patients with spontaneous respiratory failure, chronic respiratory insufficiency, or obstructive sleep apnea in a hospital or other institutional settings under the direction of a physician.
The Ventilator is intended to support pediatric patients weighing 20kg (44 lbs) or greater to adult patients. It is also intended for intubated patients meeting the same selection criteria as the noninvasive applications. The Ventilator is intended to be used by qualified medical professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists.
The ventilator is intended to be used only with various combinations of Respironics recommended patient circuits, interfaces (masks), humidifiers and other accessories.
Prescription Use X And/or (Part 21 CFR 801, Subpart D)
Over-the-Counter Use (Part 21 CFR 807, Subpart C)
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510(k) Number: K082660
Respironics, California, Inc.
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