B&J DVT Calf/Thigh Garments, Models 801/830 Series
Applicant
B&J Manufacturing , Ltd.
Product Code
JOW · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Sep 19, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.5800
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The B&J DVT Calf/Thigh Garments, Models 801/830 Series are designed to increase venous blood flow in at risk patients in order to help lower the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE).
Device Story
B&J DVT Calf/Thigh Garments (801/830 series) are external pneumatic compression sleeves; used with compatible pump systems to provide intermittent or sequentially gradient pressure to patient limbs. Inflation collapses veins to force blood toward the heart; deflation allows vein reopening and reperfusion. Used in clinical settings for DVT prophylaxis. Models vary by limb location (calf vs. thigh) and size. Output is mechanical compression; clinical benefit is reduced risk of DVT and PE in at-risk patients.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including biocompatibility, bladder burst, leak testing, and pressure cyclic testing with B&J pneumatic pumps.
Technological Characteristics
Compression garments consisting of nylon loop, polyester loop, polyurethane foam, polyester tricot, PVC or TPU film, PVC tubing, nylon velcro, polyester/cotton binding, and nylon thread. Available in calf (801) and thigh (830) configurations. Supports intermittent or sequential (3-chamber) pneumatic operation. Dimensions range 14"-42".
Indications for Use
Indicated for at-risk patients requiring increased venous blood flow to reduce the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A compressible limb sleeve is a device that is used to prevent pooling of blood in a limb by inflating periodically a sleeve around the limb.
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September 19, 2020
B & J Manufacturing Ltd. % Fu Ailing Consultant Shenzhen Joyantech Consulting Co., Ltd. Room 1713A, 17F, Block A, Time Square, Xili Town Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055 China
Re: K201532
Trade/Device Name: B&J DVT Calf/Thigh Garments, Models 801/830 Series Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.5800 Regulation Name: Compressible Limb Sleeve Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JOW Dated: August 15, 2020 Received: August 21, 2020
Dear Fu Ailing:
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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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K201532
Device Name
B&J DVT Calf/Thigh Garments, Models 801/830 Series
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The B&I DVT Calif Thigh Garments, Models 801/830 Series are designed to increase venous blood flow in at risk patients in order to help lower the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE).
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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| □ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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### 510(k) Summary
[As required by 21 CFR 807.92]
### 1. Date Prepared [21 CFR807.92 (a) (1)]
March 10, 2020
### 2. Submitter's Information [21 CFR807.92 (a) (1)]
Name of Sponsor: B&J Manufacturing Ltd.
Address: Room 701 & 101, Building 24, Block B, Yuanshan Industrial Zone, Shangcun Community, Gongming Street, Guangming District, Shenzhen, 518106 China
| Contact Name: Billy Yu |
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| Telephone No.: +86-0755-88210239 |
| Fax No.: +86-0755-88210289 |
### Email Address: yl_billy@126.com
### 3. Trade Name, Common Name, Classification [21 CFR807.92 (a) (2)]
| Trade Name/Model: | B&J DVT Calf/Thigh Garments, Models 801/830 Series |
|-----------------------|----------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | DVT Calf/Thigh Garments 801/830 Series |
| Classification Name: | Sleeve, Limb, Compressible |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 870.5800 |
| Product code: | JOW |
| Classification Panel: | Cardiovascular |
| Device Class: | II |
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### 4. Identification of Predicate Device(s) [21 CFR 807.92(a) (3)]
Primary Predicate
K061967 - VasoQuential, Model VP530
Reference Device
K991038 - VasoPress DVT Calf Garments VP 501
### 5. Description of the Device [21 CFR 807.92(a) (4)]
The 801/830 series of DVT calf/thigh garments are compression devices. When the devices are attached to a pump system, they provide intermittent, sequentially gradient pressure to a patient calf/thigh for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). When the compression sleeve is inflated, the veins collapse which forces blood to move upward toward the heart. After compression is complete, the sleeves deflate which allows the veins to reopen and bring oxygenated blood to the calf or thigh.
801 series includes 801M, 801L, 801B, 801P, 801MSQ, 801LSQ, 801BSQ and 801PSQ. 830 series includes 830M, 830L, 830B, 830MSQ, 830LSQ, 830BSQ and 830SSQ. Model variations are distinguished by characters. 801 means calf; 830 means thigh. M means medium size; L means large size; B means extra large size; P or S means small size. SQ means sequential; no SQ means intermittent. For example, 801MSQ means the calf garment is with medium size, and used for a sequential pump.
### 6. Intended Use [21 CFR 807.92(a)(5)]
The B&J DVT Calf/Thigh Garments, Models 801/830 Series are designed to increase venous blood flow in at risk patients in order to help lower the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE).
### 7. Technological Characteristics [21 CFR 807.92(a)(6)]
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| Series | Size<br>Range | Model | Size | Description | Type (materials) |
|---------------------------------------------------------|---------------|--------|------|----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 801 Series (DVT<br>Prophylaxis<br>Garment<br>For Calf) | 14"-32" | 801M | 18" | Calf Garment, Medium | Intermittent (materials:<br>nylon loop, polyster loop,<br>polyurethane foam,<br>polyster tricot, PVC film, |
| | | 801L | 24" | Calf Garment, Large | PVC tube, nylon velcro, |
| | | 801B | 32" | Calf Garment, Extra Large | polyster & cotton binding,<br>nylon thread) For single<br>air chamber, air cannot be<br>filled by gradient. |
| | | 801P | 14" | Calf Garment, Small | Sequential |
| | | 801MSQ | 18" | Calf Garment, Medium | (materials:nylon loop,<br>polyurethane foam, |
| | | 801LSQ | 24" | Calf Garment, Large | polyster tricot, TPU film,<br>PVC tube, nylon velcro, |
| | | 801BSQ | 32" | Calf Garment, Extra Large | polyster & cotton binding,<br>nylon thread) For three air<br>chambers, air can be filled<br>by gradient. |
| | | 801PSQ | 14" | Calf Garment, Small | Intermittent (materials:<br>nylon loop, polyster loop,<br>polyurethane foam, |
| 830 Series (DVT<br>Prophylaxis<br>Garment<br>For Thigh) | 14"-42" | 830M | 29" | Thigh Garment, Medium | polyster tricot, PVC film,<br>PVC tube, nylon velcro, |
| | | 830L | 36" | Thigh Garment, Large | polyster & cotton binding,<br>nylon thread) For single<br>air chamber, air cannot be<br>filled by gradient. |
| | | 830B | 42" | Thigh Garment, Extra Large | Sequential<br>(materials:nylon loop, |
| | | 830S | 14" | Thigh Garment, Small | polyurethane foam, |
| | | 830MSQ | 29" | Thigh Garment, Medium | polyster tricot, TPU film, |
| | | 830LSQ | 36" | Thigh Garment, Large | PVC tube, nylon velcro, |
| | | 830BSQ | 42" | Thigh Garment, Extra Large | polyster & cotton binding,<br>nylon thread) For three air<br>chambers, air can be filled<br>by gradient. |
| | | 830SSQ | 14" | Thigh Garment, Small | |
801/830 Series
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## Subtantial Equivalence [21 CFR 807.92(b) (1) and 807.92 පේ
### 8.1 Intended use
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| ID | Comparison<br>Item | Proposed Device<br>DVT Calf Garments<br>(801 Series) | Predicate Device<br>Vaso Press Calf Garments<br>(VP501) |
|----|--------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1 | 510(K) No. | To be assigned | K991038 |
| 2 | Intended Use | The B&J DVT Calf/Thigh Garments,<br>Models 801/830 Series are designed to<br>increase venous blood flow in at risk<br>patients in order to help lower the risk of<br>Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and<br>Pulmonary Embolism (PE). | The Vaso Press system is an<br>external pneumatic compression<br>system intended to lower the risk of<br>deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in<br>patients whom may be at risk. |
| 3 | Type of use | Prescription Use | Prescription Use |
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# able 2 Intended Use Comparison between 830 Series and VP53
| ID | Comparison<br>Item | Proposed Device<br>DVT Thigh Garments<br>(830 Series) | Predicate Device<br>VasoQuential Thigh Garments<br>(VP530) |
|----|--------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1 | 510(K) No. | To be assigned | K061967 |
| 2 | Intended Use | The B&J DVT Calf/Thigh Garments,<br>Models 801/830 Series are designed to<br>increase venous blood flow in at risk<br>patients in order to help lower the risk of<br>Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and<br>Pulmonary Embolism (PE). | The VasoQuential is designed to<br>increase venous blood flow in at risk<br>patients in order to help prevent<br>Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and<br>Pulmonary Embolism (PE). |
| 3 | Type of use | Prescription Use | Prescription Use |
## 8.2 Comparison table
### 510(k) Summary
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DVT Calf /Thigh Garments 801/830 Serie
510(k) Submission
| ID | Comparison Item | Proposed Device<br>DVT Calf Garments<br>(801 Series) | | | | Predicate Device<br>Vaso Press Calf Garments<br>(VP501) | | | | Explanation of Difference | s/48seconds | Same | For 801 without SQ, the<br>pressure range is same as<br>that of the predicate.<br>For 801 with SQ, the<br>pressure range is different<br>but same as Reference<br>Device K061814<br>VESOFLOW®PLUS SQS<br>(Calf: 45, 40 and 30mmHg) | For 801 without SQ, the<br>sequencing is the same as<br>that of the predicate.<br>For 801 with SQ, the<br>sequencing is different with<br>that of the predicate, but<br>the 801 with SQ, and the<br>predicate are<br>independently used with<br>their specific pumps, which<br>doesn't the substantial<br>equivalence with the<br>predicate according to the<br>performance test. |
|----|-----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|---------------------------|---------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|---------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|---------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1 | Model | 801M | 801L | 801B | 801P | 801MSQ | 801LSQ | 801BSQ | 801PSQ | VP501M | VP501L | VP501B | VP501P | The Model difference doesn't affect the substantial equivalence with the predicate. |
| 2 | Size | 18" | 24" | 32" | 14" | 18" | 24" | 32" | 14" | 18" | 24" | 32" | 14" | Same |
| 3 | Type | Calf Garment, Medium | Calf Garment, Large | Calf Garment, Extra Large | Calf Garment, Small | Calf Garment, Medium | Calf Garment, Large | Calf Garment, Extra Large | Calf Garment, Small | Calf Garment, Medium | Calf Garment, Large | Calf Garment, Extra Large | Calf Garment, Small | Same |
| 4 | Material | nylon loop, polyster loop, polyurethane foam, polyster tricot, PVC film, PVC tube, nylon velcro, polyster & cotton binding, nylon thread | | | | nylon loop, polyurethane foam, polyster tricot, TPU film, PVC tube, nylon velcro, polyster & cotton binding, nylon thread | | | | nylon loop, polyster loop, polyurethane foam, polyster tricot, PVC film, PVC tube, nylon velcro, polyster & cotton binding, nylon thread | | | | For 801 without SQ, the materials are the same as those of the predicate device. For 801 with SQ, no polyster loop and the PVC film is changed to TPU film, which doesn't affect the substantial equivalence with the predicate according to VP520 of K003828. |
## Table 3 General Comparison between 801 Series and VP50
510(k) Summary
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### 510(k) Submission
510(k) Summary
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DVT Calf /Thigh Garments 801/830 Serie
510(k) Submission
| ID | Comparison Item | Proposed Device<br>DVT Thigh Garments<br>(830 Series) | | | | | | | | Predicate Device<br>Vaso Press Thigh Garments<br>(VP530) | | | | | | | | Explanation of Difference |
|----|-----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|--------------------|-------------|-----------------------|----------------------|----------------------------|-------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1 | Model | 830M | 830L | 830B | 830S | 830MSQ | 830LSQ | 830BSQ | 830SSQ | VP530M | VP530L | VP530M | VP530L | VP530M | VP530L | VP530M | VP530L | The Model difference doesn't affect the substantial equivalence with the predicate. |
| 2 | Size | 29" | 36" | 42" | 14" | 29" | 36" | 42" | 14" | 29" | 36" | 29" | 36" | 29" | 36" | 29" | 36" | The size difference doesn't affect the substantial equivalence with the predicate. |
| 3 | Type | Thigh Garment Medium | Thigh Garment Large | Thigh, Extra Large | Thigh Small | Thigh Garment, Medium | Thigh Garment, Large | Thigh Garment, Extra Large | Thigh Small | Thigh Garment Medium | Thigh Garment Lzarge | Thigh Garment, Medium | Thigh Garment Large | Thigh Garment, Medium | Thigh Garment Large | Thigh Garment, Medium | Thigh Garment Large | The same type and different size don't affect the substantial equivalence with the predicate. |
| 4 | Material | nylon loop, polyster loop, polyurethane foam, polyster tricot, PVC film, PVC tube, nylon velcro, polyster & cotton binding, nylon thread | | | | | | | | nylon loop, polyurethane foam, polyster tricot, TPU film, PVC tube, nylon velcro, polyster & cotton binding, nylon thread | | | | | | | | For 830 without SQ, the materials are the same as those of the predicate device. For 830 with SQ, no polyster loop and the PVC film is changed to TPU film, which doesn't affect the substantial equivalence with the predicate according to VP520 of K003828. |
## Table 4 General Comparison between 830 Series and VP530
510(k) Summary
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VT Calf /Thigh Garments 801/830 Serie
510(k) Submission
| | Inflation/deflation cycle times | | | | |
|---|------------------------------------|----------------------|----------------------|----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 5 | Inflation/deflation<br>cycle times | 12 seconds/48seconds | 12 seconds/48seconds | 12 seconds/48seconds | Same |
| 6 | Pressure ranges | 40mmHg | 45, 40 and 30 mmHg | 40mmHg | For 830 without SQ, the<br>pressure range is same as<br>that of the predicate.<br>For 830 with SQ, the<br>pressure range is different<br>but same as Reference<br>Device K061814<br>VESOFLOW®PLUS SQS<br>(Thigh: 45, 40 and<br>30mmHg) |
| 7 | Sequencing | Intermittent | Sequential | Intermittent | For 830 without SQ, the<br>sequencing is the same as<br>that of the predicate.<br>For 830 with SQ, the<br>sequencing is different with<br>that of the predicate, but<br>the 830 with SQ, and the<br>predicate are<br>independently used with<br>their specific pumps, which<br>doesn't affect the<br>substantial equivalence<br>with the predicate<br>according to the<br>performance test. |
510(k) Summary
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It is clear that the technological characteristics differences discussed above do not affect the substantial equivalence of 801 series and 830 series with their predicates.
### 8.3 Non-clinical Testing
The following safety and performance tests were conducted to assess 801 series and 830 series garments.
- O Biocompatibility
- O Performance
- Bladder burst
- Leak test
- Pressure cyclic test with the B&J pneumatic pumps
All the test results demonstrate 801 series and 830 series garments meet the requirements of its predefined acceptance criteria and intended use.
No clinical testing was used to support the decision of substantial equivalence.
### 9. Conclusion [21 CFR 807.92(b) (3)]
In accordance with the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 CFR Part 807 and based on the information provided in this premarket notification, B&J Manufacturing Ltd. concludes that:
- The intended use of 801 series and 860 series is identical to that of the predicate devices.
- The technological characteristics differences between 801 and Vaso Press VP501, 830 and Vaso Press VP530 do not affect the substantial equivalence, so no new risk is raised.
- Demonstrated by the safety and performance tests, the characteristics of 801 series and 830 series is substantially equivalent to those of the predicate devices.
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