GCE Zen-O Portable Oxygen Concentrator
K162433 · Oxus, Inc. · CAW · May 24, 2017 · Anesthesiology
Device Facts
| Record ID | K162433 |
| Device Name | GCE Zen-O Portable Oxygen Concentrator |
| Applicant | Oxus, Inc. |
| Product Code | CAW · Anesthesiology |
| Decision Date | May 24, 2017 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 868.5440 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Therapeutic |
Intended Use
The Portable Oxygen Concentrator is intended to provide supplemental oxygen in a home, institutional, or travel environment.
Device Story
Portable oxygen concentrator (POC) provides supplemental oxygen via nasal cannula; utilizes Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) with molecular sieve to extract oxygen from ambient air. Operates in pulse mode (1-6 LPM) or continuous flow mode (0.5-2 LPM). Input: ambient air; output: 87%-96% concentrated oxygen. Used in home, institutional, or travel settings by patients; prescription-only. Device includes rechargeable battery, AC/DC power supply, and automotive adapter. Healthcare providers use device to manage oxygen therapy for chronic respiratory conditions. Benefits include patient mobility and consistent oxygen delivery. System features LCD display, buttons for flow control, and comprehensive alarm suite (e.g., low pressure, no breath detected, battery status).
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Evidence consists of bench testing, including biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1), electrical safety/EMC (AAMI ANSI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1 series), and functional performance testing against ISO 80601-2-67 and ISO 80601-2-69. Usability testing conducted with 4 users (lay and healthcare providers).
Technological Characteristics
Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) with molecular sieve. Flow rates: 1-6 LPM (pulse), 0.5-2 LPM (continuous). Power: 100-240VAC or DC automotive adapter. Battery-powered. Standards: AAMI ANSI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 60601-1-8, IEC 60601-1-11, ISO 80601-2-67, ISO 80601-2-69. Embedded software. Type BF applied part.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult patients with chronic pulmonary diseases (e.g., chronic bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, lung cancer), terminal cancer, or any patient requiring supplemental oxygen. Not for life-supporting or life-sustaining use.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A portable oxygen generator is a device that is intended to release oxygen for respiratory therapy by means of either a chemical reaction or physical means (e.g., a molecular sieve).
Predicate Devices
- Oxus, RS-00400 Portable Oxygen Concentrator (K073242)
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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
May 24, 2017
Oxus, Incorporated Ryan Lenarcic Quality & Regulatory Manager 2676 Paldan Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326
Re: K162433
Trade/Device Name: GCE Zen-O Portable Oxygen Concentrator Model RS-00500 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5440 Regulation Name: Portable Oxygen Generator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: CAW Dated: April 19, 2017 Received: April 24, 2017
Dear Ryan Lenarcic:
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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Lori A. Wiggins -S
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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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K162433
#### Device Name
GCE Zen-O™ Portable Oxygen Concentrator Model RS-00500
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Portable Oxygen Concentrator is intended to provide supplemental oxygen in a home, institutional, or travel environment.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
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> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Section 5 - 510(k) Summary
#### 510(k) Summary (As required by section 807.92(c)) Section V
## l. Submitter
Oxus Inc. 2676 Paldan Dr. Auburn Hills, MI 48326
| Phone: | 248-475-0925 |
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| Fax: | 248-475-0938 |
| Contact Person: | Ryan Lenarcic, Quality & Regulatory Manager |
| Date Prepared: | February 22, 2017 |
| II. Device | |
| Name of Device: | GCE Zen-O™ Portable Oxygen Concentrator<br>Model RS-00500 |
| Common or Usual Name: | Portable Oxygen Concentrator |
| Classification Name: | Portable oxygen generator (21 CFR 868.5440) |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
| Product Code: | CAW |
## III. Predicate Device:
Oxus, RS-00400 Portable Oxygen Concentrator, K073242 This Predicate has not been subject to a design related recall
No reference devices were used in this submission
# IV.Device Description
Oxus, Inc. as indicated above proposes to offer the following device which we will refer to as the GCE Zen-OTM Portable Oxygen Concentrator, Model RS-00500.
The GCE Zen-O™ (Model RS-00500) POC is the latest design of POC from Oxus, Inc. The previous model, Oxus Model RS-00400, is FDA cleared under 510(k) K073242. During the
Portable Oxygen Concentrator
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launch of the RS-00500 model in 2015, submission of a new 510(k) was not required per FDA Guidance document "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" and a subsequent Letter to File was generated. Due to recent business partnerships that have led to the sale of the RS-00500 design from Oxus to GCE, Oxus is submitting this 510(k) to procure a stand-alone 510(k) clearance for the GCE Zen-O POC™ (Model RS-00500) separate from the Oxus RS-00400 model. Information provided within this submission references both model numbers due to the sharing of technology and previous testing; however this submission is solely for the clearance of the GCE Zen-O™ POC, Model RS-00500 The GCE Zen-O™ POC delivers 87% - 96% oxygen to a patient through a standard singlelumen nasal cannula. The GCE Zen-O™ POC detects a patient breath and operates by delivering a bolus of oxygen during the inhalation period (pulse mode) or can provide a continuous flow of oxygen (continuous mode).
The device is portable, enabling patients who need an oxygen device to be treated at home according to a clinician's prescription or direction.
The GCE Zen-O™ POC can be set to deliver flowrates between 1-6 LPM in pulse mode and 0.5-2 LPM in continuous mode; both with increments of 0.5 LPM to a patient. The device can be operated when powered by the 100-240VAC AC/DC power supply provided with the unit and designed to operate with a DC automotive adaptor. In addition, the device contains a rechargeable battery allowing it to be carried by a patient while traveling
# V. Indications for Use
The Portable Oxygen Concentrator is intended to provide supplemental oxygen in a home, institutional, or travel environment.
### Patient Population:
Adult patients with chronic pulmonary diseases such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, or lung cancer, those in the terminal stage of cancer, or any patient requiring supplemental oxygen.
The GCE Zen-O™ POC is not intended for use in life supporting or life sustaining situations, and is provided non-sterile. It is a prescription only device, and designed for indoor and outdoor use.
### Environment of Use:
Travel, Home or Institution
## VI. Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Device
Pressure Swing Absorption (PSA) is the technological principle for both the subject and predicate devices. It is based on molecular sieve / pressure swing absorption technology, which draws ambient air, pushes it through a sieve bed, then utilizes pressure swing absorption to convert the ambient air to pure oxygen.
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Table 1 compares the key features of the proposed GCE Zen-O™ POC with the identified predicate. The comparison demonstrates that the device can be found to be substantially equivalent to the identified predicate.
# Table 1 – Comparison of Proposed Device vs. Predicate
Image /page/5/Picture/2 description: The image shows a portable oxygen concentrator. The device is light gray with a black handle on top. The control panel is also black and has a small display screen and several buttons. The concentrator is designed to provide supplemental oxygen to people who need it.
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| Attribute | Predicate Device:<br>K073242 RS-00400 | Proposed Device:<br>GCE Zen-O™ RS-00500 |
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| Indications for<br>Use | The Oxus RS-00400 Portable<br>Oxygen Concentrator is intended<br>to provide supplemental oxygen<br>in a home, institutional, or travel<br>environment. | The GCE Zen-O™ Portable<br>Oxygen Concentrator is intended<br>to provide supplemental oxygen<br>in a home, institutional, or travel<br>environment. |
| Environments<br>of Use | Travel, Home or Institution | Travel, Home or Institution |
| Prescriptive | Yes | Yes |
| Patient<br>Population | Adult | Adult |
| Single Patient,<br>multi-use | Yes | Yes |
| Patient Interface | Cannula port | Cannula port |
| Technology | Pressure Swing Adsorption with<br>molecular sieve | Pressure Swing Adsorption with<br>molecular sieve |
| Dimensions | 4.6" H x 7.5" W x 11.6" L | 6.6" H x 8.3" W x 12.3" L |
| Weight | 10 lbs | 10.25 lbs |
| Oxygen<br>Concentration | 87% - 96% | 87% - 96% |
| Equivalent Flow<br>Rates | 1-5 LPM, increments of 0.5 LPM | 1-6 LPM, increments of 0.5 LPM<br>0.5 - 2 LPM, increments of 0.5 L<br>(Continuous mode) |
| Attribute | Predicate Device:<br>K073242 RS-00400 | Proposed Device:<br>GCE Zen-O™ RS-00500 |
| Dose at<br>Specified Flow | 8.5 mL per setting | 11 mL per setting |
| Filters | Input Filter<br>Intermediate Filter<br>Patient Filter | Input Filter<br>Patient Filter |
| User Interface | Buttons<br>LCD Display | Buttons<br>LCD Display |
| Electrical | 100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.6A<br>18VDC, 7A | 100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2.5A<br>24VDC, 6.25A |
| Software | Embedded | Embedded |
| Acoustic Noise | 42 dBA at 2 LPM | 42 dBA at 2 LPM |
| Alarms | • Battery empty<br>• Low Pressure<br>• No pulse<br>• High temp<br>• RAM failure<br>• Motor stall<br>• Compressor failure<br>• Fan failure<br>• Low Battery<br>• No Breath Detected<br>• MP timeout<br>• EEPROM failure<br>• EEPROM error<br>• Replace filter<br>• Clean input filter<br>• Low RTC battery | • Battery empty<br>• Low Pressure<br>• Motor communication<br>• No pulse<br>• Skipped Breaths<br>• High temp<br>• RAM failure<br>• Motor stall<br>• Compressor failure<br>• Fan failure<br>• Invalid Battery<br>• Low Flow<br>• Low Battery<br>• No Breath Detected<br>• uC timeout<br>• EEPROM failure<br>• EEPROM error |
| Status<br>Indicators | Flowrates<br>Battery Condition<br>Alarms<br>History Log<br>Diagnostics | Flowrates<br>Battery Condition<br>Alarms<br>History Log<br>Diagnostics |
| Battery<br>Duration | Approximately 4 hours at 2LPM<br>(pulse) | Approximately 4 hours at 2LPM<br>(pulse) |
| Operating<br>Environment | 5 to 40° C<br>Altitude: 0-8000 ft<br>RH: 5 - 95 % | 5 to 40° C<br>Altitude: 0-9000 ft<br>RH: 5 - 93 % |
| Shipping /<br>Storage<br>Conditions | Temperature: -20 to 60°C, Keep<br>Dry,<br>Humidity: 0 - 95 % RH | Temperature: -20 to 60°C, Keep<br>Dry,<br>Humidity: 0 - 93 % RH |
| Attribute | Predicate Device: K073242 RS-00400 | Proposed Device: GCE Zen-O™ RS-00500 |
| Safety | IEC 60601-1-2 | IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-2 |
| Mechanical<br>Safety | IEC 60601-1 | IEC 60601-1 |
| Chemical Safety | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Thermal Safety | IEC 60601-1 | IEC 60601-1 |
| Biocompatibility | 4 VOC's less than ambient | 4 VOC's less than ambient |
| Standards Met | IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-2<br>ISO 8359:1996<br>ASTM F-1464-93:2005 | AAMI ANSI ES60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-2<br>IEC 60601-1-6<br>IEC 60601-1-8<br>IEC 60601-1-11<br>ISO 80601-2-67<br>ISO 80601-2-69 |
| Type of<br>Protection<br>against electric<br>shock | Type BF - Not for cardiac | Type BF - Not for cardiac |
| Safety Markings | UL | ETL |
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### Comparison Discussion
#### Indications for Use -
The indications for use are equivalent for the proposed device when compared to the predicate - K073242 - Oxus Model RS-00400 POC.
Discussion - The indications for use are equivalent to the predicate - K073242 - Oxus Model RS-00400 POC
#### Patient Population -
The patient populations are similar for the proposed device when compared to the predicate -K073242 – Oxus Model RS-00400 POC. Adult patients with chronic pulmonary diseases such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, or lung cancer, those in the terminal stage of cancer, or any patient requiring supplemental oxygen.
Discussion - The patient populations are equivalent to the predicate - K073242 - Oxus Model RS-00400 POC
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### Environment of Use -
The environment of use are equivalent for the proposed device when compared to the predicate - K073242 - Oxus Model RS-00400 POC.
Discussion - The environment of use are equivalent to the predicate - K073242 - Oxus Model RS-00400 POC
### Principle of Operation and Technology -
The design, components, and principle of operation of the POC, based on molecular sieve / pressure swing absorption technology, to draw ambient air, push it through a sieve bed, then utilize pressure swing absorption to convert the ambient air to pure oxygen have been shown to be equivalent to the predicate - K073242 - Oxus Model RS-00400 POC.
Discussion – The GCE Zen-O™ POC design uses molecular sieve / Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) technology to deliver concentrated oxygen. A series of chambers and valves allows pressurized air to enter the sieve bed assembly, effectively separating nitrogen from the air. When one chamber is receiving pressurized air, the other is purqing nitrogen back into the air. The cycle is repeated continuously. The concentrated oxygen created at each cycle is stored in a chamber to be delivered to a patient when the device detects a patient breath are equivalent to the predicate -K073242 - Oxus Model RS-00400 POC
The differences between the proposed device and predicate are:
- The GCE Zen-O™ Portable Oxygen Concentrator has additional capability compared to . the Oxus Model RS-00400 as it can deliver in either pulse mode or continuous flow modes; however the oxygen producing operations are similar.
- The two products are different from each other as indicated in the comparison table ● below in size and weight. The subject device is a slightly heavier concentrator that provides both pulse and continuous flow delivery options.
The GCE Zen-O™ POC Model RS-00500 and the predicate device both meet the requirements related to performance and safety standards applicable to the portable oxygen concentrators and the differences noted in the comparison do not raise different questions of safety or effectiveness and thus we can conclude the proposed GCE Zen-O™ POC Model RS-00500 is substantially equivalent to the predicate, K073242 - Oxus Model RS-00400 POC.
#### VII. Performance Data
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
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### Biocompatibility testing
The biocompatibility evaluation for the GCE Zen-O™ POC was conducted in accordance with the FDA Guidance Document "Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process" as recognized by FDA.
Particulate Matter 2.5 micron (PM2.5) testing, according to United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), was completed and the POC emitted a mean PM2.5 level less than the EPA PM2.5 level of 15 ug/m³.
Inorganic gases (Ozone, CO2, and CO) were evaluated with no levels detected of CO2 or CO and Ozone concentration is less than the EPA allowed 0.050 ppm.
Patient contact with composite materials is limited to:
- . Device enclosure,
- . Handle,
- Battery, and ●
- Interface panel. .
The route of exposure to these materials would be through incidental contact with the patient's skin and does not contact the patient during normal device use.
The GCE Zen-O™ POC Model RS-00500 Medical Device Categorization per Annex A of ISO 10993-1:2009(E) for all composite material is:
- Category : External communicating device
- Contact : Tissue ●
- . Duration : A - Limited (≤ 24 h)
The POC is considered tissue contacting for a duration of less than 24 hours.
#### Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Electrical safety and EMC testing were conducted on the GCE Zen-O™ POC. The system complies with the AAMI ANSI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1. IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 60601-1-8, IEC 60601-1-11, ISO 80601-2-67, and ISO 80601-2-69 standards for electrical safety and the IEC 60601-1-2 standard for EMC.
#### Software Verification and Validation Testing
Software verification and validation testing were conducted and documentation was provided as recommended by FDA's Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices." The software for this device was considered as a "moderate" level of concern, since a failure or latent flaw in the software could result in Minor Iniurv. either to a patient or to a user of the device.
#### Mechanical and acoustic testing
Functional Performance Testing has been performed on a production unit to demonstrate that the GCE Zen-O™ Portable Oxygen Concentrator will perform as intended and additionally to
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demonstrate equivalency to the Oxus RS-00400 POC. The production unit was constructed of components of the final device configuration and meet performance specifications.
Testing was performed according to the performance standards listed above and internal test protocols to identify test methods.
### Comparative Bench Testing
The GCE Zen-O™ Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC) has been designed to be compliant with the requirements of recognized consensus standards for Oxygen Concentrators:
- . ISO 80601-2-67 Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of oxygen conserving equipment
- . ISO 80601-2-69 Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of oxygen concentrator equipment
#### Usability Studies
Usability testing was performed with 4 users on two devices, lay users and Healthcare Providers. Testing included the appropriate tasks based upon the risk analysis. Testing found that the design of the device and instructions for use were appropriate for the intended user groups.
### Animal Study
Not applicable for this device
### Clinical Studies
There was no clinical testing performed.
### VIII. Conclusions
As detailed, the indications for use, patient population, environment of use, technology or principle of operation, and performance are substantially equivalent to the predicate.
The identified differences between the proposed GCE Zen-O™ POC Model RS-00500 and the predicate - K073242 - Oxus Model RS-00400 POC, allows us to conclude that there are no different questions of safety or effectiveness that raise new risks and thus the proposed device can be determined to be substantially equivalent.