The indication for FLOW-i Anesthesia System is administering inhalation anesthesia while controlling the entire ventilation of patients with no ability to breathe, as well as in supporting patients with a limited ability to breathe. The system is intended for use on neonatal to adult patient populations. The system is intended for use in hospital environments, except MRI environment, by healthcare professionals trained in inhalation anesthesia administration.
Device Story
FLOW-i is a software-controlled circle anesthesia system for delivering inhalation agents (Sevoflurane, Desflurane, Isoflurane, nitrous oxide). It utilizes ICU-ventilator technology, a 1.2L volume reflector (replacing bag-in-bottle), and electronically controlled injector vaporizers. Inputs include patient gas concentrations, flow, and pressure; system monitors these via a graphical user interface. The device provides manual, volume control, pressure control, and pressure support ventilation. Used in hospital settings by trained healthcare professionals. The system enables precise gas delivery and dynamic fresh gas flow, allowing rapid response to setting changes. It provides continuous monitoring and alarm management. Benefits include high-performance ventilation, improved expiratory measurement accuracy, and ergonomic usability via a touchscreen interface. In power loss, manual ventilation with oxygen is supported.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance evaluated through technical data, measurement ranges/accuracy, electrical/mechanical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, software validation, usability, tightness, alarm verification, packaging, and biocompatibility. No clinical data presented.
Technological Characteristics
Circle anesthesia system; volume reflector (1.2L); electronically controlled injector vaporizers; touchscreen interface. Ventilator modes: manual, volume control, pressure control, pressure support. Connectivity: graphical user interface for parameter setting and monitoring. Power: mains with battery backup. Software-controlled gas modules (O2, air, N2O).
Indications for Use
Indicated for neonatal to adult patients requiring inhalation anesthesia and ventilatory support (controlled or assisted). Contraindicated for use in MRI environments.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A gas machine for anesthesia is a device used to administer to a patient, continuously or intermittently, a general inhalation anesthetic and to maintain a patient's ventilation. The device may include a gas flowmeter, vaporizer, ventilator, breathing circuit with bag, and emergency air supply. A gas machine for analgesia is a device used to administer to a patient an analgesic agent, such as a nitrous oxide-oxygen mixture (maximum concentration of 70 percent nitrous oxide).
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# GETINGE GROUP
## 510 (K) Summary [as required by 21 CFR 807.92(c) ]
MAY - 9 2011
Date May 6, 2011
#### Submitter's Name & Address
Maquet Critical Care AB Röntgenvägen 2 SE-171 54 Solna, Sweden Phone: (011) 46 8 730 73 00 Fax: (011) 46 8 730 78 38
Contact persons for this submission:
Mr. Karl-Yngve Keck Phone: (011) 46 8 730 72 65 Email: karl-yngve.keck@maquet.com
U.S. contact:
Ms. Whitney Törning Director, Regulatory Affairs Maquet Inc. 45 Barbour Pond Drive Wayne, NJ 07470 Phone: 973-709-7994 Fax: 973-709-7994 Email: whitney.torning@maquet.com
| Trade name: | Model: | Model number |
|--------------------------|----------------------------------------|--------------------|
| FLOW-i Anesthesia System | MAQUET FLOW-i C20<br>MAQUET FLOW-i C30 | 6677200<br>6677300 |
#### Device Classification
| Common Name | Classification<br>Number | Class | Regulation Number |
|-------------------------|--------------------------|-------|-------------------|
| Gas-Machine, Anesthesia | 73 BSZ | II | 21 CFR 868.5160 |
#### Predicate Device Identification
| Legally marketed devices to which equivalence is being claimed | 510(k) # |
|----------------------------------------------------------------|----------|
| Maquet, KION Anesthesia Workstation | K024213 |
| GE Datex-Ohmeda, Aisys Anesthesia System | K090233 |
| Maquet, SERVO-i Ventilator System | K073179 |
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#### Device Description
FLOW-i is a high-performance anesthesia system designed to meet the many ventilatory challenges within anesthesia, as well as to provide inhalation anesthesia. It is intended to serve a wide range of patients from neonatal to adult.
FLOW-i is a software-controlled circle system for inhalation anesthesia (Sevoflurane, Desflurane, Isoflurane and/or nitrous oxide).
The most important features that enhance FLOW-i performance compared with a traditional anesthesia system are:
- o a ventilator whose functionality is based on ICU-ventilator technology,
- the volume reflector technology, o
- the electronically controlled injector vaporizers and o
- o the ergonomic design.
#### Ventilator
The available ventilation modes in FLOW-i are manual ventilation, Volume Control, Pressure Control and Pressure Support.
The ventilator comprises electronically controlled so-called gas modules to supply the gas mixture (oxygen and air/nitrous oxide) at a dynamic flow requested for high-performance automatic ventilation, or at a constant fresh gas flow during manual ventilation. The gas modules facilitate precise control of gas flow and pressure during automatic ventilation. There are three gas modules (oxygen, air, nitrous oxide) to deliver fresh gas, and one reflector gas module (oxygen) to drive the rebreathing gas.
Pressure, flow and gas concentrations to and from the patient are monitored and displayed on a graphical user interface on a control panel. Via the graphical user interface the user can set all parameters for the ventilation modes just as in an ICU-ventilator, as well as all gas concentrations, alarm limits etc.
FLOW-i is also equipped to enable the patient to be manually ventilated with oxygen in case the system loses its electrical power (mains and battery backup).
#### Volume reflector
The volume reflector replaces the "bag-in-bottle" used in many traditional circle systems. It has a fixed volume of 1.2 liters and no moving parts and is open at both ends. The exhaled gas mixture from the patient is introduced at one end of the volume reflector. During automatic ventilation, the stored gas mixture in the volume reflector is returned to the patient by applying a flow of oxygen from the reflector gas module to the volume reflector's other end. Owing to the design, there is minimal mixing between the exhaled gas and the oxygen in the volume reflector. The amount of exhaled gas returning to the patient via the CO2 absorber is determined by the ratio between the minute volume and the set fresh gas flow.
The volume reflector enables high ventilation performance. Another advantage is that the system can deliver the requested breathing gas even in case of leakage, e.g. at the tracheal tube. The volume reflector cannot be emptied like a "bag-in-bottle".
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## MAQUET GETINGE GROUP
#### Vaporizers
The FLOW-i anesthesia delivery system uses a vaporizer with an electronically controlled injector. The gas mixture from the gas modules passes through the vaporizer chamber, where the agent is injected, before the fresh gas is delivered to the breathing circuit. The fresh gas flow varies during the inspiration phase in automatic ventilation. This means that the amount of added anesthetic agent also varies during the breath cycle in order to maintain the intended anesthetic agent concentration in the fresh gas. Changes made in set agent concentrations will be instamaneous. The available setting ranges for the anesthetic agents are: Sevoflurane 0-8%, Desflurane 0-18% and Isoflurane 0-5%.
#### Ergonomic design
FLOW-i has many ergonomic features, e.g. it is available as a height-adjustable workstation. The control panel can be tilted or rotated and is mounted on a movable support arm, while the touch screen on the control panel enables easy access to FLOW-i functions.
#### Indications for Use
The indication for FLOW-i Anesthesia System is administering inhalation anesthesia while controlling the entire ventilation of patients with no ability to breathe, as well as in supporting patients with a limited ability to breathe. The system is intended for use on neonatal to adult patient populations. The system is intended for use in hospital environments, except MRI environment, by healthcare professionals trained in inhalation anesthesia administration.
#### Non-clinical Testing and Performance
Performance testing has resulted in data that demonstrates that FLOW-i Anaesthesia System performs within its specifications and within the acceptable limits of the applied performance standards. The following performance characteristics of FLOW-i Anaesthesia System were thoroughly tested: technical data, measurement ranges and measurement accuracy, construction, features, interfaces, handling, critical situations and interventions.
To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the FLOW-i Anaesthesia System the following areas have been tested:
- Electrical and mechanical Safety .
- Electromagnetic Compatibility .
- Software Validation .
- Usability .
- Tightness .
- Verification of Alarms .
- . Packaging
- Verification of Operating Data and Accuracy of Measurements .
- Performance .
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- Biocompatibility .
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### Comparison of Technological Characteristics to Predicate Devices
#### Comparison of Intended Use
The intended use for the subject device and the predicate devices KION K024213 and Aisys K090233 is in all essentials the same. The devices are all intended for delivery of inhalation anesthesia for the patient ranges from neonatal to adult and shall be used by healthcare professionals trained in the administration of anesthesia in hospital environments. None of the devices is intended to be used during transport or in a MRI environment.
#### Comparison of Technology Used
Summary of technological characteristics of the subject device and the predicate devices: In most respects the subject device uses the same (or very similar) technology as the predicate device KION K024213, but with modern components.
The modifications are essentially as follows:
- 1. The mechanical vaporizers from KION K024213 are replaced with electronic vaporizers.
- 2. The bag-in-bottle is replaced with a volume reflector.
- 3. The flow transducer technology is re-used from the predicate device SERVO-i K073179
- 4. The touchscreen technology is re-used from the predicate device SERVO-i K073179.
The reasons for the modifications are:
- 1. The mechanical vaporizers are replaced with electronic vaporizers to facilitate a more dynamic fresh gas flow, thereby enabling better ventilation performance and faster response to changes of fresh gas settings, i.e. flow and concentrations.
- 2. The bag-in-bottle is replaced with a volume reflector in order to improve ventilation ~… performance.
- 3. The new flow transducer is introduced to improve expiratory measurement accuracy.
- 4. The touchscreen is introduced to improve the usability aspects.
#### Conclusion
Maquet believes that the FLOW-i is substantially equivalent to the two predicate anesthesia machines (KION K024213 and AISYS K090233) regarding intended use of the devices, the indications for use and the fundamental technology of the devices. Maquet has conducted the necessary verification and validation activities to demonstrate that the design outputs of the subject device meet the design input requirements. Maquet has concluded that FLOW-i is substantially equivalent to the two predicate devices.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Maquet Critical Care AB C/O Ms. Whitney Törning Director, Regulatory Affairs Maquet, Incorporated 45 Barbour Pond Drive Wayne, New Jersey 07470
MAY - 9 2011
Re: K102182 Trade/Device Name: MAQUET Flow-I Anesthesia System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5160 Regulation Name: Gas Machine for Anesthesia or Analgesia Regulatory Class: II Product Code: BSZ Dated: May 6, 2011 Received: May 9, 2011
Dear Ms. Törning:
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 mendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of Antinuitie, or to do rood and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket the Federal I vou, Drag, and Qosmonay, therefore, market the device, subject to the general approvisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, requirence for unitual vagainst misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to 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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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number: K102182
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Indications for Use:
The indication for FLOW-i Anesthesia System is administering inhalation anesthesia while controlling the entire ventilation of patients with no ability to breathe, as well as in supporting patients with a limited ability to breathe. The system is intended for use on neonatal to adult patient populations. The system is intended for use in hospital environments, except MRI environment, by healthcare professionals trained in inhalation anesthesia administration.
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Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
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Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
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