neoBLUE compact LED Phototherapy System
Device Facts
| Record ID | K160745 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | neoBLUE compact LED Phototherapy System |
| Applicant | Natus Medical Incorporated |
| Product Code | LBI · General Hospital |
| Decision Date | Dec 12, 2016 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 880.5700 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Therapeutic, Pediatric |
Indications for Use
The neoBLUE compact LED Phototherapy System is intended for the treatment of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. The light can be used for infants in a bassinet, incubator, open bed, or radiant warmer.
Device Story
The neoBLUE compact LED Phototherapy System is a portable phototherapy device for treating neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. It uses high-intensity blue LEDs to deliver light in the 450-470 nm range, which is absorbed by bilirubin. The device consists of a lightweight plastic enclosure that can be used independently on an incubator or mounted to an arm and roll stand for use with bassinets, incubators, or radiant warmers. It includes a treatment timer for patient tracking, a device timer for LED usage, and a white LED exam light. Operated by healthcare professionals in clinical settings, the device provides two intensity settings (high/low). The output is overhead phototherapy; the light intensity and wavelength are designed to treat jaundice while minimizing UV/IR exposure. The device helps reduce bilirubin levels in neonates, facilitating clinical management of hyperbilirubinemia.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, including electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2), and particular requirements for infant phototherapy equipment (IEC 60601-2-50). Additional testing included software verification, design verification/validation (power, indicators, LED performance, intensity range, effective treatment area, usability), hazard analysis, and human factors validation.
Technological Characteristics
Light source: Blue and white LEDs (peak 450-470 nm). Intensity: 10–55 μW/cm²/nm @ 35 cm. Power: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz. Form factor: Portable enclosure, optional arm and roll stand. Safety: Fan-cooled, thermal protection circuit, minimal UV/IR emission. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-50.
Indications for Use
Indicated for the treatment of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia in neonates. Can be used for infants in a bassinet, incubator, open bed, or radiant warmer.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A neonatal phototherapy unit is a device used to treat or prevent hyperbilirubinemia (elevated serum bilirubin level). The device consists of one or more lamps that emit a specific spectral band of light, under which an infant is placed for therapy. This generic type of device may include supports for the patient and equipment and component parts.
Predicate Devices
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
December 12, 2016
Natus Medical Incorporated Therese Leggiere Director, Quality and Regulatory Affairs 5900 First Avenue South Seattle, Washington 98108
Re: K160745
Trade/Device Name: neoBLUE Compact LED Phototherapy System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5700 Regulation Name: Neonatal Phototherapy Unit Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LBI Dated: November 7, 2016 Received: November 8, 2016
Dear Therese Leggiere:
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 devicerelated adverse events) (21 CFR 803); 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.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
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Sincerely yours,
Tina Kiang
Tina Kiang, Ph.D. Acting Director Division of Anesthesiology. General Hospital, Respiratory, 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) K160745
Device Name
neoBLUE compact LED Phototherapy System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The neoBLUE compact LED Phototherapy System is intended for the treatment of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. The light can be used for infants in a bassinet, incubator, open bed, or radiant warmer.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# K160745/S001 510(K) SUMMARY
| Manufacturer's Name: | Natus Medical Incorporated<br>5900 First Avenue South<br>Seattle, WA 98108 |
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| Corresponding Official: | Therese Leggiere<br>Director, Quality and Regulatory Affairs |
| Telephone Number:<br>E-mail: | 206-268-5187<br>therese.leggiere@natus.com |
| Preparation Date: | December 8, 2016 |
| Trade Name: | neoBLUE Compact LED Phototherapy System |
| Common or Usual Name: | Neonatal Phototherapy Unit |
| Classification Name and<br>Number: | Neonatal Phototherapy Unit<br>21 CFR 880.5700 |
| | Product Code: LBI |
| Primary Predicate Device: | Medix MediLEDmini (K103735) |
| Secondary Predicate Device: | Medix MediLED (K083179) |
## Device Description
The neoBLUE compact LED Phototherapy System utilizes a portable phototherapy light that delivers a narrow band of high-intensity blue light emitting diodes (LEDs) to provide treatment for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia.
The neoBLUE compact LED Phototherapy System light consists of a lightweight plastic light enclosure which can be used independently by placing directly on top of an incubator, or with the arm, or with the arm and roll stand together. The arm can be attached to the pole mount accessory on most incubators and radiant warmers. The arm, when attached to the roll stand, can be used for infants in a bassinet, incubator, open bed, or radiant warmer.
The neoBLUE compact LED Phototherapy System light is equipped with a treatment timer to track the total number of treatment hours per patient, a device timer to track the total number of operating hours for the blue LEDs, and an exam light.
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## Intended Use
The neoBLUE compact LED Phototherapy System is intended for the treatment of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. The light can be used for infants in a bassinet, incubator, open bed, or radiant warmer.
The predicate device, K103735, indications for use statement is identical to the subject device, K160745, except the predicate indication statement contains a statement of efficacy of blue light for the treatment of hyperbilirubinemia. This is not appropriate for an indication for use statement in a 510(k) application. Therefore, there are no substantive differences in the indication for use statements between the subject and predicate devices.
| Device<br>Characteristics | neoBLUE compact LED<br>Phototherapy System<br>K160745 | Medix<br>MediLEDmini<br>K103735 | Medix MediLED<br>K083179 |
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| Intended Use | For the treatment of neonatal<br>hyperbilirubinemia | same | same |
| Treatment<br>Method | Overhead phototherapy | same | same |
| User | Healthcare professionals in a<br>clinical setting | same | same |
| Sites of Use | The light can be used for<br>infants in a bassinet,<br>incubator, open bed or<br>radiant warmer | same | same |
| Patient<br>Population | Neonates | same | same |
| Technology | | | |
| Light Source | Blue and white Light<br>Emitting Diodes (LEDs) | Blue Light Emitting<br>Diodes (LEDs) | same |
| Wavelength | Peak @ 450 to 470 nm | Peak @ 440 to 460 nm | Peak @ 450 to 470 nm |
| Intensity | 10 – 55 μW/cm²/nm @ 35<br>cm | >20 to >50 μW/cm²/nm<br>@40 cm | 40 μW/cm²/nm @ 40 cm<br>49 μW/cm²/nm @ 30 cm |
| Intensity Settings | 2 settings (high, low) | 3 settings (high,<br>medium, low) | 1 setting |
| Effective<br>Treatment Area | 700 cm² @ 35 cm height | 660 cm² @ 40 cm<br>height | 800 cm² @ 40 cm height |
| Exam Light | White Light Emitting<br>Diodes (LEDs) | none | same |
| Operating | 100 to 240 VAC | same | same |
| Voltage | | | |
| Operating<br>Frequency | 50 to 60 Hz | same | same |
| Controls | On/Off switch, exam light<br>switch | On/Off switch | On/Off switch for treatment<br>(blue) and viewing (white)<br>LEDs |
| | Two levels of intensity | Three levels of intensity | One level of intensity |
| | Treatment timer display<br>and reset button | Treatment counter that<br>can be reset | same |
| Configurations | | | |
| Light enclosure<br>used alone | Light can be used alone on<br>top of an incubator | Same | Light is not separable from the<br>integrated arm and roll base |
| Light enclosure<br>used attached to<br>arm | Light can be attached to an<br>optional arm for use with<br>incubator and//or radiant<br>warmer | Same | Similar - Light is attached to<br>the arm for use with incubator<br>and/or radiant warmer. The<br>light/arm configuration is<br>integrated with the roll base |
| Light enclosure<br>used attached to<br>arm and roll<br>stand | Light is attached to the arm<br>and the arm attached to a<br>roll stand | Similar - Light is<br>attached to the arm and<br>the arm attached to a<br>radiant warmer | Similar - Light is attached to<br>the arm and the arm attached<br>to the roll base. The light, arm<br>and base are an integrated unit<br>and not separable. |
| Light positioning | Light can be positioned<br>over the infant in a<br>bassinet, incubator, open<br>bed or radiant warmer | Similar - Light can be<br>positioned over the<br>infant in an incubator<br>and/or radiant warmer | Same |
| Safety Standards | | | |
| Mechanical<br>Safety | No moving parts in contact<br>with the subject | same | same |
| Electrical Safety | IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-2<br>IEC 60601-2-50 | same | same |
| Thermal Safety | Fan to cool circuitry<br>Thermal protection circuit | same | same |
| Radiation Safety | LED light source produces<br>minimal UV and IR light | same | same |
# Substantial Equivalence Discussion
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#### Discussion of Differences
Blue and White LEDs
Both predicates and the neoBLUE compact LED Phototherapy System use the same fundamental technology; blue light LED phototherapy for neonates. Blue LEDs emit light in the range of 400 – 550 nm (peak wavelength 450-470 nm). This range corresponds to the spectral absorption of
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light by bilirubin. The secondary predicate, K083179 and the neoBLUE compact both contain white LEDs for use as an exam light.
Blue and white LEDs do not emit significant energy in the ultraviolet (UV) region of the spectrum, so there is no UV exposure to the infant; nor do they emit significant energy in the infrared (IR) region of the spectrum. minimizing concern about excessive warming of the infant
All three devices utilize LEDs as the light source. The MediLEDmini uses only blue LEDs during phototherapy treatment, whereas the MediLED and the neoBLUE compact LED Phototherapy System both use blue mixed with white LEDs. The design of the neoBLUE compact LED Phototherapy System incorporates the white LEDs to soften the visual impact of blue light, and for use as an optional exam light before or after phototherapy. As white LEDs also emit blue light, all blue light intensity is included in the total blue light intensity measurement. Therefore, the difference in the LEDs does not raise any new questions of safety or effectiveness.
#### Intensity Settings
The neoBLUE compact LED Phototherapy System compact has two intensity settings, high and low. The predicate devices have one or three settings (high, medium and low). The difference in the intensity settings (1 versus 2 versus 3) does not raise any new questions of safety or effectiveness.
#### Treatment Area
The treatment area for the neoBLUE compact LED Phototherapy System is between the range of the treatment area of the predicates, slightly larger than the MediLEDmini and slightly smaller than the MediLED: 660 cm² @ 40 cm height for the MediLEDmini; 700 cm² @ 35 cm height for the neoBLUE compact LED Phototherapy System; and 800 cm2 @ 40 cm height for the MediLED. This does not raise any new questions of safety or effectiveness.
The differences between the predicate devices, K103735 and K083179, do not raise any new questions of safety or effectiveness.
## Performance Testing
According to the device features, the testing for the following standards were considered required for the device:
- IEC 60601-1:2005/@2012 and A1:2012 Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1 General . Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance
- . IEC 60601-1-2: Edition 4.0 2014-02: Medical Electrical Equipment – Part 1-2: General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Disturbances – Requirements and Tests
- IEC 60601-2-50:2009; Medical Electrical Equipment Part 2-50: Particular Requirements for the . Basic Safety and Essential Performance of Infant Phototherapy Equipment
In addition to the compliance of voluntary standards, the following performance testing was necessary to make a substantially equivalent decision:
- . Software Verification
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- Design Verification and Validation ●
- Device power O
- Electrical safety O
- Indicators O
- O LED performance
- Intensity levels O
- Intensity range O
- о Effective treatment area
- o Usability
- . Hazard Analysis
- Human Factors Validation Testing ●
The compliance to applicable standards as above mentioned indicates that the new device in this submission used the same standards as that of predicate device. The compliance with relevant standards in addition to the software validation, design verification and validation, hazard analysis and human factors validation is adequate for the determination of substantial equivalence.
#### Clinical Tests
Not Applicable
#### Conclusions
The neoBLUE compact LED Phototherapy System has the same intended use and similar technological characteristics as the cleared devices. Moreover, verification and validation tests contained in this submission demonstrate that the difference in the submitted models do not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness as that of cleared device.
In the other words, those engineering differences do not: (1) affect the intended use or (2) alter the fundamental scientific technology of the device. Therefore, we conclude that the neoBLUE compact LED Phototherapy System is substantially equivalent to the MediLEDmini (K103735) and Medix MediLED (K083179).
