Venner PneuX™ ETT (Endotracheal Tube) 6 mm, Venner PneuX™ ETT (Endotracheal Tube) 7 mm, Venner PneuX™ ETT (Endotracheal Tube) 8 mm, Venner PneuX™ ETT (Endotracheal Tube) 9 mm
K192120 · Venner Medical (Singapore) Pte, Ltd. · BTR · Feb 14, 2020 · Anesthesiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K192120
Device Name
Venner PneuX™ ETT (Endotracheal Tube) 6 mm, Venner PneuX™ ETT (Endotracheal Tube) 7 mm, Venner PneuX™ ETT (Endotracheal Tube) 8 mm, Venner PneuX™ ETT (Endotracheal Tube) 9 mm
Applicant
Venner Medical (Singapore) Pte, Ltd.
Product Code
BTR · Anesthesiology
Decision Date
Feb 14, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 868.5730
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Venner PneuX™ ETT (Endotracheal Tube) is intended to be used for patients undergoing tracheal intubation during routine anesthesia or over extended periods (not more than 30 days) and for the evacuation or drainage of secretion from the subglottic space.
Device Story
Disposable, sterile, single-patient, wire-reinforced tracheal tube; features Murphy Eye, low-volume/low-pressure cuff, and three integrated subglottic lumens for secretion drainage/irrigation. Used in clinical environments by healthcare professionals for airway management during anesthesia or long-term ventilation (up to 30 days). Includes integrated bite block, fixation block, and 15mm connector for ventilator attachment. Connects to Venner PneuX TSM (cuff pressure controller) via extension tube to monitor/regulate cuff pressure. Nitinol reinforcement and specific material choices (e.g., polypropylene pilot valve) provide MRI compatibility. Provides subglottic access to reduce aspiration risk and facilitate secretion removal, potentially benefiting critically ill patients requiring prolonged intubation.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data. Performance testing included ISO 5361:2016 compliance (dimensions, cuff leakage, herniation, tube collapse, radiopacity, kink resistance, connector leakage), mechanical testing (cuff inflation/function, lumen function, pull tests, bite block resistance), and MRI compatibility testing (displacement, torque, RF heating, image artifacts). Biocompatibility testing (ISO 10993) included cytotoxicity, sensitization, systemic toxicity, genotoxicity, implantation, and pyrogenicity. All tests met acceptance criteria.
Technological Characteristics
Multi-lumen, straight, wire-reinforced silicone tube. Reinforcement: Nitinol. Components: Polycarbonate (DEHP-free) connector/bite block, polypropylene pilot valve/luer, silicone cuff/pilot balloon/subglottic lines. Sizes: 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 mm ID. MRI compatible. Sterilization: Ethylene oxide (SAL 10^-6). Complies with ISO 5361:2016.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult patients undergoing endotracheal intubation during routine anesthesia or for extended periods (up to 30 days) requiring airway maintenance, positive pressure ventilation, or subglottic secretion drainage.
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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Venner Medical (Singapore) Pte Ltd % Christine Brauer Regulatory Affairs Consultant Brauer Device Consultants, LLC 7 Trail House Court Rockville, Maryland 20850
### Re: K192120
Trade/Device Name: Venner PneuX™ ETT Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5730 Regulation Name: Tracheal Tube Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: BTR Dated: January 7, 2020 Received: January 8, 2020
### Dear Christine Brauer:
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.
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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
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K192120
Device Name Venner PneuXTM ETT
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Venner Pneux ™ ETT (Endotracheal Tube) is intended to be used for patients undergoing tracheal intubation during routine anesthesia or over extended periods (not more than 30 days) and for the evacuation or drainage of secretion from the subglottic space.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | <div> <span></span> </div> |
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| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) | <div> <span></span> </div> |
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# 510(k) SUMMARY K192120
#### 1 GENERAL INFORMATION
#### Submitter and Owner of the 510(k) 1.1
Venner Medical (Singapore) Pte Ltd 35 Joo Koon Circle Singapore 629110 Establishment Registration: 3007740622
#### Official Correspondent 1.2
Christine L. Brauer, PhD Regulatory Affairs Consultant Brauer Device Consultants, LLC 7 Trail House Court Rockville, MD 20850
Telephone: (301) 545-1990 E-mail: chris.brauer@comcast.net
#### 1.3 Devices Subject of this 510(k)
| Venner Product<br>Code | Tradename | Product Size |
|------------------------|---------------------------------------|--------------|
| 901160 | Venner PneuX™ ETT (Endotracheal Tube) | 6.0 mm |
| 901170 | Venner PneuX™ ETT (Endotracheal Tube) | 7.0 mm |
| 901180 | Venner PneuX™ ETT (Endotracheal Tube) | 8.0 mm |
| 901190 | Venner PneuX™ ETT (Endotracheal Tube) | 9.0 mm |
#### 1.4 510(k) Number and Date of Preparation
Submission Number: K192120 Date of Preparation: 05 January 2020
## 2 NAME OF THE DEVICE AND CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION
#### Trade/Proprietary Name 2.1
Venner PneuX™ ETT (Endotracheal Tube)
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#### 2.2 Common/Usual Name
Endotracheal Tube - Low Volume, Low Pressure, Cuff
| General Information | |
|----------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| Trade Name: | Venner PneuX™ ETT (Endotracheal Tube) |
| Classification Regulation: | 21 CFR 868.5730 Tracheal Tube |
| Product Code: | BTR - Tube, tracheal (w/wo connector) |
| Class: | II |
| Panel: | Anesthesiology |
### Classification Information 2.3
# 3 PREDICATE DEVICE
The predicate device is as follows:
- Venner PneuX ETT (Endotracheal Tube) cleared via K093135 on May 24, 2010
### DEVICE DESCRIPTION 4
The Venner Pneux ETT (Endotracheal Tube) is a disposable, sterile, single-patient, single-use device. It is a straight, flexible cuffed (low volume, low pressure) Nitinol wire-reinforced tracheal tube with a Murphy Eye. When a patient is intubated with a Venner PneuX ETT and inflated by standard techniques, it can be attached to the Venner PneuX TSM™M via the Venner PneuX™ Extension Tube, to monitor, maintain and regulate cuff pressure. The Venner Pneux TSM, a cuff pressure controller, was cleared for marketing via 510(k) application K110631 and the Venner PneuX Extension Tube is a class I, 510(k) exempt device.
The Venner PneuX ETT is available in four sizes (inner diameters: 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 and 9.0 mm) and is MRI compatible. Depth markings indicate the distal tip of the tube and a printed black line provides a means to orient the tube.
The device provides access to subglottic space by having three additional lumens running along the airway lumen. The three lumens are integrated into the tube wall ending just above the proximal end of the cuff for ease of suction. Connected to the suction tube and subglottic connector, it allows intermittent suctioning of secretions from the subglottic space, and irrigation.
A winged tube holder allows for securement with openings on each end for a head/neck strap to pass through. An integrated bite block with fixation block provides a protective covering and secures the position of the tube to preventunintended movement duringuse. A standard connector (15mm)for universal attachment to a ventilator or anesthesia equipment is present, as well as an inflation line to connect the cuff for inflation and deflation. A pilot balloon
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connects the cuff to provide an indication of the pressure within the cuff and the pilot valve opens to allow free flow of air to the cuff for inflation when a Luer lock syringe is engaged. When the syringe is removed, the valve closes to prevent leakage of air and ensures the cuff is inflated.
### 5 INDICATIONS FOR USE
Below is the indication for use for the Venner PneuX ETT.
The Venner PneuX™ ETT (Endotracheal Tube) is intended to be used for patients undergoing tracheal intubation during routine anesthesia or over extended periods (not more than 30 days) and for the evacuation or drainage of secretion from the subglottic space.
### COMPARISON OF THE INDICATION FOR USE AND INTENDED USE 6 BETWEEN THE VENNER PNEUX ETT AND THE PREDICATE DEVICE
The Venner PneuX ETT and the predicate device share intended use, including the same purpose, function, conditions of use, users, target patient populations, and patient contact (see Table 1).
| Characteristic | Venner PneuX ETT<br>(This Application) | Venner PneuX ETT<br>(K093135) |
|---------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Classification Regulation | 21 CFR 868.5730 | 21 CFR 868.5730 |
| Product Code | BTR - Tube, tracheal (w/wo<br>connector) | BTR - Tube, tracheal (w/wo<br>connector) |
| Class | II | II |
| Indication for Use | ... is intended to be used for<br>patients undergoing tracheal<br>intubation during routine<br>anesthesia or over extended<br>periods (not more than 30<br>days) and for the evacuation<br>or drainage of secretion from<br>the subglottic space. | ...intended to be used for<br>patients undergoing tracheal<br>tube intubation during<br>extended periods (not more<br>than 30 days) and for<br>evacuation or drainage of<br>secretion from the subglottic<br>space. It is also compatible<br>with tracheal intubation<br>during routine anesthesia. |
| Purpose | To intubate patients during<br>routine anesthesia<br>To intubate patients for<br>extended durations but not<br>more than 30 days | To intubate patients during<br>routine anesthesia<br>To intubate patients for<br>extended durations but not<br>more than 30 days |
Table 1. Summary of Intended Use of the Venner PneuX ETT and the Predicate Device
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| Characteristic | Venner PneuX ETT<br>(This Application) | Venner PneuX ETT<br>(K093135) |
|----------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Function | To maintain the airway so that<br>gases can flow between a<br>patient's lungs and a<br>ventilator or anesthesia<br>equipment<br>To provide positive pressure<br>ventilation<br>To support breathing in<br>critically ill patients<br>To protect the lungs from<br>aspiration | To maintain the airway so<br>that gases can flow between a<br>patient's lungs and a<br>ventilator or anesthesia<br>equipment<br>To provide positive pressure<br>ventilation<br>To support breathing in<br>critically ill patients<br>To protect the lungs from<br>aspiration |
| Target Population | Adult patients undergoing<br>endotracheal intubation<br>Adult patients who are<br>severely ill and experiencing<br>breathing difficulties | Adult patients undergoing<br>endotracheal intubation<br>Adult patients who are<br>severely ill and experiencing<br>breathing difficulties |
| Target User | Health care professionals<br>trained in intubation | Health care professionals<br>trained in intubation |
| Prescription Device | Yes | Yes |
| Intended for Use in<br>Clinical Environment | Yes | Yes |
| Body Contact | Surface-contacting mucosal<br>tissue - Positioned in the<br>trachea | Surface-contacting mucosal<br>tissue - Positioned in the<br>trachea |
| Compatible for Use with<br>the Venner PneuX TSMTM<br>(K110631) | Yes, connects to the Venner<br>PneuX TSM via the Venner<br>PneuX Extension Tube | Yes, connects to the Venner<br>PneuX TSM via the Venner<br>PneuX Extension Tube |
| Technological<br>Characteristic | Venner PneuX ETT<br>(This Application) | Venner PneuX ETT<br>(K093135) |
| <i><b>Design</b></i> | | |
| Straight | Yes - Multi-lumen, straight<br>tube | Yes - Multi-lumen straight<br>tube |
| Sizes - Inner Diameter<br>(mm) | 6, 7, 8 and 9 | 6, 7, 8, and 9 |
| Cuff | Low volume<br>Low pressure | Low volume<br>Low pressure |
| Tip Design | Boat Tip | Boat Tip |
| Murphy Eye | Yes | Yes |
| Reinforced | Yes - Nitinol Wire | Yes - Stainless Steel Wire |
| Ports | Yes - Three subglottic ports<br>for removal secretions and<br>irrigation | Yes - Three subglottic ports<br>for removal secretions and<br>irrigation |
| Internal Tube Coating | Yes - Inhibit adhesion of<br>biological material | Yes - Inhibit adhesion of<br>biological material |
| Depth Markings | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated Bite Block | Yes - Integrated with Fixation<br>Block | Yes |
| Standard Connector (15<br>mm) | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible with Venner<br>PneuX TSM | Yes | Yes |
| MRI Compatible | Yes | No |
| Sterile and<br>Sterility Assurance Level | Yes<br>10-6 | Yes<br>10-6 |
| Single-Use | Yes | Yes |
| Tissue Contact | Surface contacting – Trachea | Surface contacting – Trachea |
| Duration of Use | Up to 30 days | Up to 30 days |
| <i><b>Materials</b></i> | | |
| Multi-lumen, straight tube | Silicone | Silicone |
| Wire for Reinforcement | Nitinol<br>(MRI compatible) | Stainless Steel |
| 15 mm Connector | Polycarbonate (DEHP-free) | Polycarbonate |
| Subglottic Line | Silicone | Silicone |
| Subglottic Connector | Silicone | Silicone |
| Technological<br>Characteristic | Venner PneuX ETT<br>(This Application) | Venner PneuX ETT<br>(K093135) |
| Female Luer | Polypropylene | N/A |
| Reservoir | Silicone | Silicone |
| Inflation Line | Silicone | Silicone |
| Pilot Balloon | Silicone | Silicone |
| Pilot Valve (Check Valve) | Polypropylene<br>(MRI compatible) | Polypropylene |
| Lock Nut | Polypropylene | Polyoxymethylene copolymer |
| Winged Tube holder | Silicone | Silicone |
| Integrated Bite Block with<br>Fixation Block | Polycarbonate (DEHP-free) | Polycarbonate |
| Cuff | Silicone | Silicone |
| Boat Tip with Murphy<br>Eye | Silicone | Silicone |
### COMPARISON OF THE TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE 7 PREDICATE DEVICE
The Venner PneuX ETT and the predicate share many of the same technological characteristics although there are some differences (see Table 2). Both systems are multilumen, straight endotracheal tubes with low volume, low pressure cuffs, and compatible for use with the Venner PneuX TSM.
Both are wire-reinforced tubes although different materials are used for the wire. In the modified Venner PneuX ETT, the wire is made from Nitinol, allowing the device to be MRI compatible whereas a stainless-steel wire is used in the predicate device. Other material changes have been made to the Venner PneuX ETT compared to the predicate to support MRI compatibility (pilot valve), to use phthalate (DEHP) free material (15 mm connector and integrated bite block with fixation block), and for commercial reasons such as supplier
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preferences. In addition, a new component, a female luer made of polypropylene, has been added to the end of the subglottic line and the design of the winged tube holder has been modified as well for ergonomic reasons.
Table 2. Summary of Technological Characteristics Comparing the Venner PneuX ETT and the Predicate Device
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# 8 PERFORMANCE DATA
This 510(k) notification provided performance data to establish the substantial equivalence of the Venner PneuX ETT.
Sterilization, Shelf Life and Packaging Integrity: The Venner PneuX ETT is provided sterile for single patient use. The device is sterilized using ethylene oxide (EO) to a sterility assurance level (SAL) of 106. The sterilization was performed in conformance to ISO 11135:2014 Sterilization of Health-Care Products - Ethylene Oxide - Requirements for the Development, Validation and Routine Control of a Sterilization Process for Medical Devices, using the half-cycle approach. Ethylene oxide residue levels were evaluated to demonstrate that the Venner PneuX ETT meets the tolerable contact limit (TCL) for prolonged exposure devices (patient contact for more than 24 hours and up to 30 days) for residues according to ISO 10993-7. Accelerated and real time aging studies support the proposed shelf life, including the packaging integrity.
Biocompatibility: Biocompatibility evaluation has been performed to show the device materials are safe, biocompatible and suitable for their intended use. Both ISO 10993 and FDA Guidance "Use of International Standard ISO 10993, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing within a Risk Management Process" have been taken into account to evaluate the biocompatibility of the device materials. The following biocompatibility studies were successfully completed with the Venner PneuX ETT.
Table 3. Summary of the Biocompatibility Tests and Results
| Test Performed | Test Method | Test Results |
|----------------------------------|---------------------------------------|--------------|
| MEM Elution Assay (Cytotoxicity) | ISO 10993-5:2009<br>ISO 10993-12:2012 | Pass |
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| Test Performed | Test Method | Test Results |
|---------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|--------------|
| Intracutaneous Reactivity | ISO 10993-10:2010<br>ISO 10993-12:2012 | Pass |
| Guinea Pig Maximum Sensitization | ISO 10993-10:2010<br>ISO 10993-12:2012 | Pass |
| Acute Systemic Toxicity | ISO 10993-11:2006<br>ISO 10993-12:2012 | Pass |
| Subacute/subchronic Toxicity (14-day) | ISO 10993-11:2006<br>ISO 10993-12:2012 | Pass |
| Genotoxicity – Ames | ISO 10993-3:2014<br>ISO 10993-12:2012 | Pass |
| Implantation (4-week) | ISO 10993-6:2007 | Pass |
| Material-Mediated Pyrogenicity | ISO 10993-11:2006<br>ISO 10993-12:2012 | Pass |
Performance Testing: Performance testing was performed to characterize the Venner PneuX ETT, including mechanical and functional testing, MRI compatibility testing and compliance to the standard ISO 5361: 2016 Anaesthetic and respiratory equipment -Tracheal tubes and connectors.
The Venner Pneux ETT has been tested in accordance with the standard ISO 5361: 2016 for dimensions, including bevel angle, curvature, cuff diameter, connectors and murphy eye size/placement. The Venner PneuX ETT met the standard.
The Venner PneuX ETT was evaluated in accordance with the standard ISO 5361:2016 for the following mechanical and functional requirements: and met the standard. This evaluation included an analysis of cuff leakage, cuff herniation, tube collapse, radiopacity, kink resistance, 15mm connector leakage and seal pressure leakage. Terminally sterilized unaged and aged samples were tested. The Venner PneuX ETT both unaged and aged met the standard, supporting the 1-year shelf life.
In addition, the following mechanical tests were performed: cuff inflation, leakage and function, lumen function, pull tests for all joints and connections, and bite block resistance. The device successfully passed each test, meeting its performance specifications.
The Venner PneuX ETT was compared to the predicate device for the functional and mechanical tests and met the same acceptance criteria as the predicate device, demonstrating substantial equivalence.
For MRI compatibility, the device was evaluated for MRI compatibility in accordance with the FDA guidance document entitled "Establishing Safety and Compatibility of Passive Implants in the Magnetic Resonance (MR) Environment - Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff" issued on December 11, 2014. The following types of tests
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were performed: magnetically induced displacement force, magnetically induced torque, heating by radiofrequency fields and image artifact. The testing demonstrated that the device is MR compatible under the conditions identified in the device labeling (instructions for use).
### CONCLUSIONS 9
Based on the comparison, biocompatibility testing, and performance testing, it has demonstrated that the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device, and does not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness
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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.