K190213 · Jiangxi Yikang Medical Instrument Group Co., Ltd. · BTR · Sep 6, 2019 · Anesthesiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K190213
Device Name
Yikang Endotracheal Tube
Applicant
Jiangxi Yikang Medical Instrument Group Co., Ltd.
Product Code
BTR · Anesthesiology
Decision Date
Sep 6, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 868.5730
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
The device is intended for oral or nasal intubation and for airway management.
Device Story
Yikang Endotracheal Tube is a sterile, single-use medical grade PVC device for oral or nasal intubation and airway management. It consists of a tube shaft, cuff, inflation line, pilot balloon, one-way valve, and a 15mm conical connector; includes a radiopaque line for X-ray visualization and a Murphy eye. Available in cuffed and uncuffed configurations with internal diameters (I.D.) ranging from 2.0mm to 10.0mm. The device is inserted into the trachea to convey gases to and from the lungs; the cuff seals the airway to protect against aspiration and provide an unobstructed path during ventilation. Used in clinical settings by healthcare professionals. Benefits include secure airway maintenance and ventilation support.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance testing conducted per ISO 5361:2016, including cuff diameter, cuff herniation, cuff leakage, tube collapse, kink resistance, and tracheal seal. Biocompatibility testing performed per ISO 10993-1, including cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, acute systemic toxicity, material-mediated pyrogenicity, subchronic toxicity, and implantation.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Medical grade PVC. Design: Cuffed/uncuffed, Murphy eye, radiopaque line, 15mm conical connector. Sizes: I.D. 2.0mm–10.0mm. Sterilization: ETO (SAL 10^-6). Standards: ISO 5361:2016 (performance), ISO 10993-1 (biocompatibility).
Indications for Use
Indicated for oral or nasal intubation and airway management in pediatric (12 to <21 years) and adult patients requiring ventilation or airway protection.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A tracheal tube is a device inserted into a patient's trachea via the nose or mouth and used to maintain an open airway.
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September 6, 2019
Jiangxi Yikang Medical Instrument Group Co., Ltd Nicholas Su Regulatory Affairs Specialist 188 Aihua Road, Jinxian County Nanchang, 331725 Cn
Re: K190213
Trade/Device Name: Yikang Endotracheal Tube Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5730 Regulation Name: Tracheal Tube Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: BTR Dated: August 2, 2019 Received: August 12, 2019
Dear Nicholas Su:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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Sincerely,
Todd Courtney Assistant Director DHT1C: Division of ENT, Sleep Disordered Breathing, Respiratory and Anesthesia Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K190213
Device Name Yikang Endotracheal Tube
| Indications for Use (Describe) | The device is intended for oral or nasal intubation and for airway management. |
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| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
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| <div style="display:flex; align-items:center;"> <div style="margin-right:5px;">☑</div> <div>Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 201 Subpart D)</div> </div> | <div style="display:flex; align-items:center;"> <div style="margin-right:5px;">☐</div> <div>Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 201 Subpart C)</div> </div> |
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X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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No.188 LiduAihua Ave.. Jinxian County, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China 331725 Tel: +86-791-85632226 Fax: +86-791-85632226
#### 510(k) Summary
(as requested by 21 CFR 807.92) K190213
| Submitter of 510(k): | Jiangxi Yikang Medical Instrument Group Co., Ltd |
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| Address: | 188 Aihua Road,Jinxian County, Nanchang, Jiangxi, |
| | China 331725 |
| Phone: | +86 791 8563 2226 |
| Fax: | +86 791 8563 2226 |
Contact Person: Nicholas Su Regulatory Affairs Specialist E-mail: andy_smith@yeah.net
Date of summary: January 29, 2019
#### Proposed device:
| Trade Name: | Yikang Endotracheal Tube |
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| Common Name: | Endotracheal Tube |
| Classification Name: | Tracheal tube |
| Product Code: | BTR |
| Panel: | 73(Anesthesiology) |
| Classification: | Class II |
| Regulation Number: | 868.5730 |
# Legally Marketed Predicate Device:
| Trade Name: | Well Lead Endotracheal Tube |
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| 510(k) Number: | K042683 |
| Submitter of 510(k)/holder: | Well lead Medical Instruments Ltd. |
# Device Description:
Yikang endotracheal tube is a device intended for oral or nasal intubation and for airway management. It is a sterile and single use device, it is made from medical grade PVC. The Yikang endotracheal tube has cuffed and uncuffed, and is available in size I.D. 2.0mm through I.D. 10.0mm, and has a Murphy eye. It basically consists of tube shaft, cuff, inflation line, pilot balloon, one-way valve, and a male 15mm conical connector. A radiopaque line is incorporated into the full length of the tracheal tube.
When used tracheal tube is inserted through the trachea to convey gases to and from the trachea. Cuffed tracheal tube is intended to seal and protect aspiration of secretions, and to provide an unobstructed airway in patients during ventilation. A radiopaque line helps to
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No.188 LiduAihua Ave., Jinxian County, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China 331725 Tel: +86-791-85632226 Fax: +86-791-85632226
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determine proper placement of the tracheal tube with the characterization of visibility of tracheal tube in X-rays.
Size I.D. 2.0mm through 4.5mm are intended for pediatric use (12 years old to less than 21years old), Size I.D. 5.0mm through 10.0mm are intended for adult use.
#### Intended Use:
The device is intended for oral or nasal intubation and for airway management.
#### Device Performance:
Testing results indicated that the product meets specified performance requirements, and complied with ISO5361:2016.
#### Comparison of Technological Characteristics:
Yikanq's endotracheal tube has the same technological characteristics as the predicate device. The design, material, form, fit, function and method of operation are similar.
| Substantial Equivalence | | |
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| Element of<br>Comparison | Submission Device | Predicate Device<br>K042683 |
| Intended Use | The device is intended for<br>oral or nasal intubation and<br>for airway management. | The device is intended for oral<br>or nasal intubation and for<br>airway management. |
| Principle of<br>Operation | Normal | Normal |
| Type | Oral/nasal cuffed, Oral/nasal<br>uncuffed, Nasal cuffed, Nasal<br>uncuffed, Oral cuffed, Oral<br>uncuffed. | Oral/nasal cuffed, Oral/nasal<br>uncuffed, Nasal cuffed, Nasal<br>uncuffed, Oral cuffed, Oral<br>uncuffed. |
| Size | Oral/nasal cuffed (I.D 2.0-10.0) | Oral/nasal cuffed (I.D 5.0-10.0) |
| | Oral/nasal uncuffed (I.D 2.0-10.0) | Oral/nasal uncuffed (I.D 2.0-10.0) |
| | Nasal cuffed (I.D 3.0-10.0) | Nasal cuffed (I.D 5.0-10.0) |
| | Nasal uncuffed (I.D 3.0-10.0) | Nasal uncuffed (I.D 2.0-10.0) |
| | Oral cuffed (I.D 3.0-10.0) | Oral cuffed (I.D 5.0-10.0) |
# Substantial Equivalence
| | | Oral/nasal uncuffed (I.D 2.0-10.0) | Oral/nasal uncuffed (I.D 2.0-10.0) | Same |
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| | | Nasal cuffed (I.D 3.0-10.0) | Nasal cuffed (I.D 5.0-10.0) | Similar |
| | | Nasal uncuffed (I.D 3.0-10.0) | Nasal uncuffed (I.D 2.0-10.0) | Similar |
| | | Oral cuffed (I.D 3.0-10.0) | Oral cuffed (I.D 5.0-10.0) | Similar |
| | | Oral uncuffed (I.D 3.0-10.0) | Oral uncuffed (I.D 2.0-10.0) | Similar |
| Tube | I.D | Oral/nasal cuffed ±5mm | Oral/nasal cuffed ±3mm | / |
| Length | 2.0 | 170 | / | Meet |
| | 2.5 | 170 | / | requirements |
| | 3.0 | 190 | / | of |
| | | | | |
| 3.5 | 215 | / | ISO5361:2016 | |
| 4.0 | 215 | / | / | |
| 4.5 | 240 | / | / | |
| 5.0 | 265 | 245 | Similar, and | |
| 5.5 | 275 | 275 | meet | |
| 6.0 | 285 | 285 | requirements | |
| 6.5 | 305 | 295 | of | |
| 7.0 | 310 | 310 | ISO5361:2016. | |
| 7.5 | 315 | 315 | | |
| 8.0 | 330 | 330 | | |
| 8.5 | 330 | 330 | | |
| 9.0 | 330 | 330 | | |
| 9.5 | 330 | 330 | | |
| 10.0 | 330 | 330 | | |
| I.D | Oral/nasal uncuffed±5mm | Oral/nasal uncuffed ±3mm | / | |
| 2.0 | 170 | 140 | Similar, and | |
| 2.5 | 170 | 145 | meet | |
| 3.0 | 190 | 165 | requirements | |
| 3.5 | 215 | 185 | of | |
| 4.0 | 215 | 210 | ISO5361:2016. | |
| 4.5 | 240 | 225 | | |
| 5.0 | 265 | 245 | | |
| 5.5 | 275 | 275 | | |
| 6.0 | 285 | 285 | | |
| 6.5 | 305 | 295 | | |
| 7.0 | 310 | 310 | | |
| 7.5 | 315 | 315 | | |
| 8.0 | 330 | 330 | | |
| 8.5 | 330 | 330 | | |
| 9.0 | 330 | 330 | | |
| 9.5 | 330 | 330 | | |
| 10.0 | 330 | 330 | | |
| I.D | Nasal cuffed, ±5mm | Nasal cuffed, ±3mm | / | |
| 2.0 | / | / | / | |
| 2.5 | / | / | / | |
| 3.0 | 290 | / | Meet | |
| 3.5 | 290 | / | requirements | |
| 4.0 | 310 | / | of | |
| 4.5 | 310 | / | ISO5361:2016. | |
| | | | | |
| 5.0 | 330 | 330 | Similar, and<br>meet<br>requirements<br>of<br>ISO5361:2016. | |
| 5.5 | 330 | 330 | | |
| 6.0 | 360 | 360 | | |
| 6.5 | 360 | 360 | | |
| 7.0 | 380 | 380 | | |
| 7.5 | 380 | 380 | | |
| 8.0 | 390 | 390 | | |
| 8.5 | 390 | 390 | | |
| 9.0 | 400 | 400 | | |
| 9.5 | 400 | 400 | | |
| 10.0 | 400 | 400 | | |
| I.D | Nasal uncuffed, ±5mm | Nasal uncuffed, ±3mm | / | |
| 2.0 | / | 140 | / | |
| 2.5 | / | 145 | / | |
| 3.0 | 190 | 165 | Similar, and<br>meet<br>requirements | |
| 3.5 | 215 | 185 | | |
| 4.0 | 215 | 210 | requirements<br>of<br>ISO5361:2016. | |
| 4.5 | 240 | 225 | | |
| 5.0 | 265 | 245 | | |
| 5.5 | 275 | 275 | | |
| 6.0 | 285 | 285 | | |
| 6.5 | 305 | 295 | | |
| 7.0 | 310 | 310 | | |
| 7.5 | 315 | 315 | | |
| 8.0 | 330 | 330 | | |
| 8.5 | 330 | 330 | | |
| 9.0 | 330 | 330 | | |
| 9.5 | 330 | 330 | | |
| 10.0 | 330 | 330 | | |
| I.D | Oral cuffed, ±5mm | Oral cuffed, ±3mm | / | |
| 2.0 | / | / | / | |
| 2.5 | / | / | / | |
| 3.0 | 170 | / | Meet | |
| 3.5 | 180 | / | requirements | |
| 4.0 | 190 | / | of | |
| 4.5 | 215 | / | ISO5361:2016. | |
| 5.0 | 225 | 230 | Similar, and | |
| 5.5 | 240 | 245 | meet | |
| 6.0 | 255 | 255 | requirements | |
| | | | | |
| | 6.5 | 265 | 265 | of |
| | 7.0 | 290 | 295 | ISO5361:2016. |
| | 7.5 | 310 | 300 | |
| | 8.0 | 325 | 310 | |
| | 8.5 | 335 | 320 | |
| | 9.0 | 350 | 335 | |
| | 9.5 | 350 | 350 | |
| | 10.0 | 350 | 350 | |
| | I.D | Oral uncuffed, ±5mm | Oral uncuffed, ±3mm | / |
| | 2.0 | / | 125 | / |
| | 2.5 | / | 135 | / |
| | 3.0 | 170 | 155 | Similar, and |
| | 3.5 | 180 | 175 | meet |
| | 4.0 | 190 | 200 | requirements |
| | 4.5 | 215 | 215 | of |
| | 5.0 | 225 | 230 | ISO5361:2016. |
| | 5.5 | 240 | 245 | |
| | 6.0 | 255 | 255 | |
| | 6.5 | 265 | 265 | |
| | 7.0 | 290 | 295 | |
| | 7.5 | 310 | 300 | |
| | 8.0 | 325 | 310 | |
| | 8.5 | 335 | 320 | |
| | 9.0 | 350 | 335 | |
| | 9.5 | 350 | 350 | |
| | 10.0 | 350 | 350 | |
| Material | | PVC | PVC | Same |
| Performance | | Conforms to ISO5361 | Conforms to ISO5361 | Same |
| Biocompatibility | | Conforms to ISO10993-1 | Conforms to ISO10993-1 | Same |
| Labeling | | Meet the requirements of 21 CFR Part 801 | Meet the requirements of 21 CFR Part 801 | Same |
| Sterility | | Sterile, SAL: 1X10-6 ETO Sterilization | Sterile, SAL: 1X10-6 ETO Sterilization | Same |
| Single use | | Yes | Yes | Same |
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# Discussion of Similarities and Differences
As indicated by above comparison table our Yikang Endotracheal Tube has same intended use, and similar design, material, technical characteristics, principle of operation and performance as predicate device, Well Lead Endotracheal Tube under k042683.
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The additional size endotracheal tubes (oral/nasal cuffed (I.D2.0-4.5), nasal cuffed(I.D 3.0-4.5), and oral cuffed (I.D 3.0-4.5)) of propose device when compared to predicate device all complied with the requirements specified by ISO5361: 2016, compliance testing indicated in section 18: performance testing of this submission. The tube length of the proposed device for every type and size was similar as the predicate device, and it met the tube length requirements specified by ISO5361: 2016. Therefore, the differences between our proposed device and legally market predicate device (additional size and tube length) did not raise different questions of safety or effectiveness.
Based on the comparison of intended use, design, material, operation principle, and performance, our YiKang Endotracheal Tube is substantial equivalent to its predicate device which approved by FDA under K042683.
# Summary of Performance testing
Performance testing have been conducted on YiKang Endotracheal Tube per ISO5361: 2016, and all the testing results meet requirements of ISO5361: 2016 and defined acceptance criteria. Detailed testing conducted as follows:
- Cuff diameter ●
- Cuff herniation
- Cuff leakage ●
- Tube collapse
- Kink resistance
- Tracheal seal ●
# Biocompatibility
The YiKang Endotracheal Tube passed biocompatibility testing of cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, acute systemic toxicity, material-mediated pyrogenicity, subchronic toxicity, and implantation per ISO10993-1.
# Conclusion
Based on the information included in this premarket notification submission, and in accordance with 21 CFR Part 807 (E), Jianqxi Yikang Medical Instrument Group Co., LTD. concludes that the YiKang Endotracheal Tube is substantially equivalent to the predicate device cleared under K042683 without raising different questions of safety and effectiveness.
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Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.