The Bio Compression Systems Sequential Circulator SC-2008-OC/Sequential Circulator SC-2004-OC with associated garments are sequential, pneumatic compression devices intended for the primary or adjunctive treatment of primary or secondary lymphedema. The devices are also intended for the additional or alternate treatment of venous insufficiency and chronic venous stasis ulcers associated with venous insufficiency, as well as, general treatment for swelling of the extremities. The devices are intended for home or hospital use.
Device Story
Pneumatic compression pump system; consists of compressor unit and inflatable garment sleeves. User adjusts pressure via manual knob; device delivers graduated, sequential air pressure to garment chambers (distal to proximal). Pressure held constant until all chambers inflated; then simultaneous release; cycle repeats. Used in home or hospital settings; operated by patient or clinician. Provides mechanical compression to manage lymphedema, venous insufficiency, and extremity swelling. Benefits include reduction of edema and treatment of venous stasis ulcers through improved fluid circulation.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Functional testing included electrical leakage, pressure adjustment, chamber inflation pressure, and cycle times. Results demonstrate comparable inflation cycle profiles to predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Pneumatic compression pump; max pressure 80 mmHg. Graduated/gradient pressurization. Manual pressure adjustment knob. Unilateral or bilateral operation. No software/algorithm; mechanical/pneumatic control. Class II device.
Indications for Use
Indicated for primary or secondary lymphedema, venous insufficiency, chronic venous stasis ulcers, and general extremity swelling. Intended for home or hospital use by patients or clinicians.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A compressible limb sleeve is a device that is used to prevent pooling of blood in a limb by inflating periodically a sleeve around the limb.
SC-3004-DL, SC-3008-DL Sequential Circulators Digital (K142640)
SC-2004 Sequential Circulator (Preamendment)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
July 15, 2015
Bio Compression Systems, Inc. Barbara J. Whitman Director, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance 120 W Commercial Ave Moonachie, NJ 07074
Re: K150953
Trade/Device Name: Sequential Circulator SC-2008-OC and Sequential Circulator SC-2004-OC
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.5800 Regulation Name: Compressible Limb Sleeve Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JOW Dated: June 23, 2015 Received: June 24, 2015
Dear Barbara Whitman:
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. Iisting 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.
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Sincerely yours,
MA. Wilhelm
for Bram D. Zuckerman, M.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
# Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
#### 510(k) Number (if known)
### Device Name
Sequential Circulator SC-2008-OC and Sequential Circulator SC-2004-OC
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Bio Compression Systems Sequential Circulator SC-2008-OC/Sequential Circulator SC-2004-OC with associated garments are squential, pneumatic compression devices intended SC2004-0 with associated secondary lymphedema. The devices are also intended for the primary of alternate of primary of viting of venous insufficiency extramities. The devices associated with venous insufficiency, as well as, general treatment for swelling of the extremities. The devices are intended for home or hospital use.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
2 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
| Contact: | Barbara J. Whitman<br>Director, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Bio Compression Systems, Inc.<br>120 W. Commercial Ave.<br>Moonachie, NJ 07074 USA<br>Phone: 201-340-6422<br>Fax: 201-939-4503<br>Email: barbaraw@biocompression.com<br>Web: www.biocompression.com | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Date Prepared: | April 8, 2015 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Device Name/Classification: | Sequential Circulator SC-2008-OC and Sequential Circulator SC-2004-OC<br>Class II<br>Cardiovascular and Respiratory Devices<br>21 CFR Part 870.5800<br>JOW - Compressible Limb Sleeve | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Trade Name of<br>Proposed Device(s): | SC-2004-OC Sequential Circulator<br>SC-2008-OC Sequential Circulator | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Predicate Devices: | 510(k) # Device Name Manufacturer K043423 SC-3008<br>Sequential Circulator Bio Compression<br>Systems, Inc. K142640 SC-3004-DL, SC-3008-DL<br>Sequential Circulators Digital Bio Compression<br>Systems, Inc. Preamendment SC-2004 Bio Compression | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Manufacturer and Bio Compression Systems, Inc. Distributor: 120 W. Commercial Ave., Moonachie, NJ 07074 USA
# Proposed Device Description
The Bio Compression Systems, Inc. SC-2004-OC Sequential Circulator and SC-2008-OC Sequential Circulator, are pneumatic compression devices ('pumps') with associated compressible garment sleeves. The pumps are manually adjusted by the user to produce air pressure to inflate and deflate segmented inflatable chambers of garment sleeves. The garment sleeves are externally applied over affected extremities. The pumps consist of compressors capable of producing a maximum pressure of 80 mmHg and provide graduated or gradient pressurization to the chambers of the garments. The sequential inflation is applied distally to proximally with distal chambers inflated to a greater pressure than proximal ones.
Sequential Circulator
Systems, Inc.
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As each chamber is inflated, the pressure is held constant until all chambers are inflated, in order to prevent reverse gradient flow. Once all of the chambers are inflated, they are then simultaneously released and the cycle repeats. The user can adjust the Pressure Knob on the front of the device for desired pressure.
Associated garments are available in a variety of standard sizes. The pumps can operate unilaterally and bilaterally as needed.
# Indications For Use
The Bio Compression Systems Sequential Circulator SC-2008-0C/Sequential Circulator SC-2004-0C with associated garments are sequential, pneumatic compression devices intended for the primary or adjunctive treatment of primary or secondary lymphedema. The devices are also intended for the additional or alternate treatment of venous insufficiency and chronic venous stasis ulcers associated with venous insufficiency, as well as, general treatment for swelling of the extremities. The devices are intended for home or hospital use.
# Description of Device Modifications/Technological Characteristics:
The Sequential Circulators SC-2004-OC and SC-2008-OC are technologically similar to the predicate devices, SC-3008 Sequential Circulator (K043423) and SC-2004 Sequential Circulator (Preamendment Device). The modification was the removal of the pressurization display gauge from the front of the device. The Pressure Knob, used to set the desired pressurization, remains substantially equivalent to that of the predicate device. The removal of the display was ease of use for the end user. Once the desired pressure is indicated by setting the Pressure Knob, the end user does not need to read any displays, as the pressurization is consistent with the desired setting.
The modification to the subject devices has not altered the fundamental technology of the predicate devices.
### Performance Data
Before being released to market, every device is tested and must meet all performance specifications. In addition to aesthetic acceptance criteria, functional testing includes electrical leakage, pressure adjustment, inflation pressure in each chamber, air pressure display accuracy, and inflation/deflation cycle times. The results demonstrate comparable inflation cycle profiles (rise times, inflation pressures, deflation times, and cycle times) between the applicant and predicate devices.
# Statement of Substantial Equivalence:
Based upon risk management, safety & performance testing, compliance with voluntary standards, and comparison to predicate devices, the Sequential Circulators SC-2004-OC and SC-2008-OC, are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices SC-3008 Sequential Circulator and the SC-2004 Sequential Circulator. The modified devices do not introduce any new potential safety risks and are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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