K161860 · Nihon Kohden Corporation · CCK · Feb 24, 2017 · Anesthesiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K161860
Device Name
TG-970P CO2 Sensor Kit
Applicant
Nihon Kohden Corporation
Product Code
CCK · Anesthesiology
Decision Date
Feb 24, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 868.1400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Nihon Kohden TG-970P CO2 sensor kit is intended for medical purposes to measure the concentration of carbon dioxide in a gas mixture to aid in determining the patient's ventilatory status. Along with other methods indicated by the physician for medical diagnosis, this device is intended as an indicator of patient carbon dioxide concentration during expiration. The device is intended for use by qualified medical personnel within a hospital or clinical environment.
Device Story
The TG-970P CO2 Sensor Kit measures expired CO2 partial pressure via infrared absorption. The system consists of a CO2 sensor (infrared light source and detector), a CO2 adapter, and an airway adapter or mask. The sensor emits infrared light through the airway adapter; the detector measures light absorption to calculate CO2 concentration. The CO2 adapter converts these optical signals into digital data for the host instrument. Used in hospital or clinical settings by qualified medical personnel, the device provides real-time capnography data. This output assists clinicians in assessing patient ventilatory status and managing respiratory support. The device benefits patients by providing continuous, non-invasive monitoring of CO2 levels, facilitating timely clinical intervention.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included CO2 waveform confirmation for YG-213T and YG-214T, dead space volume evaluation for YG-214T/TW, mechanical durability testing of the adapter housing, and biocompatibility evaluation for YG-211T/YG-213T/YG-214T. No clinical trials were performed; equivalence was established via design verification and validation.
Technological Characteristics
Infrared absorption spectroscopy; CO2 sensor (photo detector and light emitter); airway adapters (YG-211T, YG-213T, YG-214T) and masks (YG-232T, YG-242T); digital signal processing; biocompatible materials.
Indications for Use
Indicated for monitoring end-tidal CO2 in intubated neonates and infants (endotracheal tube size ≤ 4.0 mm) to aid in determining ventilatory status.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A carbon dioxide gas analyzer is a device intended to measure the concentration of carbon dioxide in a gas mixture to aid in determining the patient's ventilatory, circulatory, and metabolic status. The device may use techniques such as chemical titration, absorption of infrared radiation, gas chromatography, or mass spectrometry.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
February 24, 2017
Nihon Kohden Corporation Thomas Bento Sr. Vice President, Quality and Regulatory Affairs Nihon Kohden America, Inc. 15353 Barranca Parkway Irvine, California 92618
Re: K161860
Trade/Device Name: TG-970P CO2 Sensor Kit Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.1400 Regulation Name: Carbon Dioxide Gas Analyzer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: CCK Dated: January 23, 2017 Received: January 24, 2017
Dear Thomas Bento:
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.
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Sincerely,
Susan Runne, DDS, MA
For 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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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
Device Name Nihon Kohden TG-970P CO2 Sensor Kit
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Nihon Kohden TG-970P CO2 sensor kit is intended for medical purposes to measure the concentration of carbon dioxide in a gas mixture to aid in determining the patient's ventilatory status. Along with other methods indicated by the physician for medical diagnosis, this device is intended as an indicator of patient carbon dioxide concentration during expiration.
The device is intended for use by qualified medical personnel within a hospital or clinical environment.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## Traditional 510(k) Summary
| Company Name: | Nihon Kohden Corporation<br>1-31-4 Nishiochiai, 1-Chome, Shinjuku-Ku<br>Tokyo, Japan 161-18560 |
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| Phone number: | 81-2-59968020 |
| 510(k) Sponsor,<br>Contact: | Nihon Kohden America, Inc.<br>15353 Barranca Parkway<br>Irvine, CA 92618<br><br>Thomas Bento<br>Sr. VP Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs<br>Office: (949) 580-1555 x3324<br>Mobile: (949) 680-9048<br>Fax: (913) 273-0732 |
| Date Prepared: | February 22, 2017 |
| Device Name: | Nihon Kohden TG-970P CO2 Sensor Kit |
| Common Name: | Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Gas Analyzer |
## Classification:
The device has been classified as Class II per the Division of Anesthesiology Devices.
| Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Gas Analyzer | 868.1400 | CCK |
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Predicate Device(s): Nihon Kohden TG-970P CO2 Sensor Kit (K122214)
#### 1.0 Description of Device
The TG-970P CO2 Sensor Kit measures the partial pressure of the expired CO2 of the patient by measuring the amount of absorbed CO2 infrared light, using a CO2 feature which absorbs infrared light. It is comprised of three main components; a CO2 Sensor (photo detector and light emitter) with cable and connector, a CO2 adapter and an airway adapter (YG-211T, YG-213T and YG-214T) or mask (YG-232T and YG-242T).
The CO2 Sensor incorporates an infrared light source, of specified wavelength, and an infrared detector. It detects the infrared light from the light emitter which passes through the expired air in the airway adapter and calculates the partial pressure of the expired CO2. The photo detector and light emitter end of the CO2 Sensor is connected to the airway adapter or mask. The airway adapter is then connected between the patient airway and the respirator. The CO2 adapter processes the electrical signal of the detected infrared light into digital data which is sent to the instrument.
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#### 2.0 Indications For Use
The Nihon Kohden TG-970P CO2 sensor kit is intended for medical purposes to measure the concentration of carbon dioxide in a gas mixture to aid in determining the patient's ventilatory status. Alonq with other methods indicated by the physician for medical diagnosis, this device is intended as an indicator of patient carbon dioxide concentration during expiration.
The device is intended for use by qualified medical personnel within a hospital or clinical environment.
#### 3.0 Technical Characteristics
The Nihon Kohden CO2 Sensor Kit, model number TG-970P, is intended for medical purposes to measure the concentration of carbon dioxide in a gas mixture to aid in determining the patient's ventilatory (end tidal CO2) status. The device measuring technique is through absorption of infrared radiation.
#### 4.0 Substantial Equivalence
The technology, performance and materials of the Nihon Kohden TG-970P CO2 Sensor Kit, with airway adapters YG-213T and YG-214T, is substantially equivalent to the predicate device, the Nihon Kohden TG-970P CO2 Sensor Kit with airway adapter YG-213T (K122214). Differences between the devices are minor and are described below.
- 4.1 The new airway adapter YG-214T/TW is being added and is considered substantially equivalent to YG-213T/TW. The difference between the YG-213T/TW and YG-214T/TW is that the YG-214T/TW does not have an inner connection tube, which allows it to be connected to other types of respirators that have an existing inner connection tube. There is no change to the materials. It was assessed through design verification/validation testing that this modification does not impact the intended use of the device.
- 4.2 The dead space calculation for airway adapter YG-213T/TW has been updated to better simulate the clinical setting. The connection between the adapter and the endotracheal tube overlap in the respiration circuit and the actual dead space volume is decreased by the connecting parts. Bench testing was conducted to confirm the calculation. This change does not impact the intended use of the device.
- 4.3 The device durability of the airway adapter was improved by changing the outer shape where the user holds the device for connecting and disconnecting. The thickness of this area has increased. Bench testing was conducted to evaluate this change and this modification does not impact the intended use of the device.
- 4.4 The intended use of the TG-970P has not changed as a result of the above described modifications. The neonate/infant airway adapters, YG-213T/TW and YG-214T/TW, may be used for intubated neonates and infants, using an endotracheal tube size of ≤ 4.0 mm. It has been shown that the minimal dead space in the YG-213T/TW and YG-214T/TW airway adapters allows monitoring at low tidal volumes
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which helps identify the intended patient population, as described in the literature review letter and bench testing. The proposed labeling for YG-213T/TW and YG-214T/TW would remove the current patient weight requirement of 2-7kg and recommend the intended population based on the endotracheal tube size and dead space volume of the airway adapters. The physician should determine the total dead space of the capnography setup with all other connected equipment to determine the appropriate airway adaptor based on the individual patients tidal volume and weight. Warnings and Caution statements are provided in the Operators Manual on p. 3.
#### 5.0 Performance Testing
The following tests were identified and performed based on the modifications made to the device.
- Clinical evaluation for prototype of a new neonatal airway adapter with no inner ● tube, applied to patient mouth
- Confirmation of CO2 waveform with YG-213T on the bench test .
- . Design change evaluation for YG-213T shape
- . YG-214T bench test for CO2 waveform
- Airway adapter for neonate and infant YG-214T, 214-TW dead space volume ●
- Evaluation of reducing mechanical burden on the sensor part due to YG-214T ● shape change
- YG-214T/214-TW device detailed design specification conformity evaluation
- . YG-211T/YG-213T/YG-214T Biocompatibility evaluation
#### 6.0 Conclusions
The TG-970P CO2 Sensor Kit was previously cleared in K122214 and the airway adapter (YG-213T/TW) cleared with the TG-970P is capable of accurately measuring CO2 in the patient's airway during expiration. The technology of the photo detector and light emitter of the TG-970P has not changed. An additional accessory, airway adapter YG-214T/TW, has been shown to be equivalent to the predicate, YG-213T/TW.
The intended population for the YG-213T and YG-214T airway adapters is for neonates and infants. Removal of the patient weight from the labeling is supported by literature and similar products. Furthermore, a recommended endotracheal tube size has been added to the labeling. Additionally, the dead space has been updated for YG-213T, which also further identifies the intended patient population. The device durability was also improved by changing the outer shape where the user holds the device for connecting and disconnecting. Based on a literature review and verification/validation testing in compliance with the Design Control requirements, these airway adapters are shown to be equivalent in safety and effectiveness to the predicate device.
The technology, performance and materials of the Nihon Kohden TG-970P CO2 Sensor Kit, with airway adapters YG-213T and YG-214T, is substantially equivalent to the predicate device, the Nihon Kohden TG-970P CO2 Sensor Kit with airway adapter YG-213T (K122214).
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