K111683 · Flight Medical Innovations , Ltd. · CBK · Oct 31, 2011 · Anesthesiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K111683
Device Name
FLIGHT 60 VENTILATOR
Applicant
Flight Medical Innovations , Ltd.
Product Code
CBK · Anesthesiology
Decision Date
Oct 31, 2011
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 868.5895
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
The FLIGHT 60 Ventilator is intended to provide continuous or intermittent mechanical ventilation support for the care of individuals who require mechanical ventilation. Specifically, the FLIGHT 60 is applicable for adult and pediatric (i.e., infant, child and adolescent) patients, greater than or equal to 10kg (22 lbs). The FLIGHT 60 Ventilator is a restricted medical device intended for use by qualified, trained personnel under the direction of a physician; it is suitable for use in hospital, sub-acute, emergency room, and home care environments, as well as for transport and emergency response applications.
Device Story
Flight 60 Ventilator is an electrically powered, microprocessor-controlled device providing mechanical ventilation support (A/CMV, SIMV, Pressure Support, SPONT). It functions as a volume or pressure-controlled ventilator, utilizing time, pressure, or flow cycling. The device features an internal electrically controlled compressor, eliminating the need for external gas sources, and an electrically controlled proportional solenoid for PEEP. It operates on AC or internal Li-Ion batteries (up to 12 hours). Used in hospitals, sub-acute settings, ERs, home care, and transport, it is operated by trained personnel under physician direction. The system includes a comprehensive alarm suite (audible, visual, LED) for safety limit violations. An emergency intake valve allows ambient air access during gas pressure loss. Healthcare providers interact via a user interface to set parameters and monitor ventilation; the device supports clinical decision-making by providing consistent respiratory support and monitoring patient status. Benefits include portability and autonomous operation for patients requiring mechanical ventilation.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. The device underwent performance testing per FDA ventilator guidance and a usability/human factors study. Results confirmed the user interface is simple and effective for intended users, and performance is equivalent to predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Electrically powered, microprocessor-controlled ventilator. Features internal compressor (pump) and proportional solenoid exhalation valve. Power: 100-240 VAC or 12-15 VDC; internal Li-Ion batteries. Architecture: Main board (CPU), display CPU, power board, communication board. Modes: A/CMV, SIMV, Pressure Support, SPONT. Connectivity: Internal/external communication connectors.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult and pediatric (infant, child, adolescent) patients ≥ 10kg (22 lbs) requiring continuous or intermittent mechanical ventilation support.
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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# 510(K) SUMMARY FLIGHT 60 Ventilator 510(k) Number K111683
Date Prepared:
October 10, 2011
### Applicant's Name:
Flight Medical Innovations Ltd. 13 Hamelacha Street North Industrial Park Lod 71520, Israel Tel: (972) 8-9235111 Fax:(972) 8-9236111
### Contact Person:
Shoshana (Shosh) Friedman, RAC 1914 J N Pease Pl., Charlotte, NC 28262 Address: Telephone: 704-430-8695 or 704-899-0092 Fax: 704-899-0098 E-mail: shosh@pushmed.com
### Trade Name:
FLIGHT 60 Ventilator
# Common & Classification Name: Continuous Ventilator
## Classification:
Class II; product code 73 CBK and NOU; regulation 21 CFR 868.5895
## Classification and Review Panel: Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology
# Predicate Devices:
- Flight 60 Ventilator cleared under K100753
- Vela Ventilator Systems cleared under K032451
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Device Description:
The Flight 60 Ventilator is an electrically powered, microprocessor controlled ventilator with the following types of ventilatory support: A/CMV Volume or Pressure Control. SIMV Volume or Pressure Control. Pressure Support & SPONT mode with Pressure Support. It can be pressure or time triggered volume or pressure limited; time, pressure or flow cycled. Manual inflation is possible, and an emergency intake valve allows the patient to pull ambient air into the breathing circuit in the event of a complete loss of supply gas pressure.
The Flight 60 may be powered by external power (100 - 240 VACS or 12 -15 VDC) or by its two internal Li Ion rechargeable batteries, which power the ventilator for up to 12 hours when fully charged.
The electrical system is comprised of three primary boards the Main board (motherboard) which holds the majority of the electronics including the main CPU and the display CPU, the Power board, which holds the power subsystems, and internal communication functions, and the
Communication board, which holds internal communication and external communication connectors.
The main component of the pneumatic system is an electrically controlled compressor (pump). This compressor provides a compressed gas source so no external air compressor is needed. Additionally, the exhalation valve is activated by an electrically controlled proportional solenoid that provides a built in PEEP.
A comprehensive alarm system is built in to alert the user to violations of set safety limits. The alarm system alerts the care giver by activating the audible alarm, screen display and the LED indicator.
Intended Use:
The Flight 60 Ventilator is intended to provide continuous or intermittent mechanical ventilation support for the care of individuals who require mechanical ventilation. Specifically, the Flight 60 is applicable for adult and pediatric (i.e., infant, child and adolescent) patients, greater than or equal to 10kg (22 lbs).
The Flight 60 Ventilator is a restricted medical device intended for use by qualified, trained personnel under the direction of a physician; it is suitable for use in hospital, sub acute, emergency room, and home care environments, as well as for transport and emergency response applications.
# Performance Data
The Flight 60 Ventilator meets all applicable device specification requirements for performance testing as identified in the FDA reviewer
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guidance for ventilators. Verification of compliance with recognized standards has been made to support safe use of the device for its intended use and in its intended environment.
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Additionally, comparison between the performance of the revised Flight 60 Ventilator (subject of this submission) with its predicate devices - the original Flight 60 and the Vela Ventilator – demonstrated that the Flight 60 Ventilator is substantially equivalent to it predicate devices without raising any new safety and/or effectiveness concerns.
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# DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
OCT 3 1 2011
Flight Medical Limited C/O Ms. Shoshana Friedman Consultant Push-Med LLC 1914 JN Pease Place Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
Re: K111683
Trade/Device Name: FLIGHT 60 VENTILATOR, MODEL F-60 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5895 Regulation Name: Continuous Ventilator Regulatory Class: II Product Code: CBK,NOU Dated: October 20, 2011 Received: October 26, 2011
Dear Ms. Friedman:
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. 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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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); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); 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.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801). please go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHOffices /ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
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) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours,
Susan Luong
for Anthony D. Watson, R.S.
Anthony D. Watson, B.S., M.S., M.B.A. 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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## ATTACHMENT 1
# INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT
510(k) Number:_K111683
Device Name:
FLIGHT60® Ventilator
Indications for Use:
The FLIGHT 60 Ventilator is intended to provide continuous or intermittent The Firstil of volum support for the care of individuals who require mechanical ventilation Specifically, the FLIGHT 60 is applicable for adult mechanical vehicle (i.e., infant, child and adolescent) patients, greater than or equal to 10kg (22 lbs).
cquarter 1917 60 Ventilator is a restricted medical device intended for use by qualified, trained personnel under the direction of a physician; it is suitable for use in hospital, sub-acute, emergency room, and home care environments, as well as for transport and emergency response applications.
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510(k) Number: K111683
Flight 60 Ventilator
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