OCS™ Lung Solution is intended for flushing, storage and transportation of isolated lungs after removal from the donor in preparation for eventual transplantation into a recipient.
Device Story
OCS Lung Solution is a sterile, colorless, pyrogen-free, colloid-based extracellular low-potassium solution. It is used by transplant clinicians to flush and store donor lungs after removal from the donor. The solution is administered at a recommended temperature to cool the organ, thereby reducing its metabolic requirements during cold storage and transport. The device is a stand-alone medical product supplied in a polypropylene bag. It facilitates the preservation of donor lungs for up to 24 hours, supporting the clinical objective of maintaining organ viability for eventual transplantation into a recipient.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence established through bench testing, including chemical analysis and biocompatibility testing (cytotoxicity, sensitization, intracutaneous reactivity, acute systemic toxicity, pyrogenicity, and in vitro hemolysis) per ISO-10993.
Technological Characteristics
Colloid-based extracellular low-potassium solution containing electrolytes and Dextran 40. pH adjusted with THAM/TRIS or bicarbonate. Supplied in a polypropylene bag. Terminally sterilized via steam sterilization (SAL ≤10⁻⁶). No electrical components or software.
Indications for Use
Indicated for flushing, storage, and transportation of isolated donor lungs in preparation for transplantation.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An isolated kidney perfusion and transport system and accessories is a device that is used to support a donated or a cadaver kidney and to maintain the organ in a near-normal physiologic state until it is transplanted into a recipient patient. This generic type of device may include tubing, catheters, connectors, an ice storage or freezing container with or without bag or preservatives, pulsatile or nonpulsatile hypothermic isolated organ perfusion apparatus with or without oxygenator, and disposable perfusion set.
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July 29, 2021
TransMedics, Inc. % Christy Foreman, M.B.E. Senior Consultant, Medical Devices Biologics Consulting Group, Inc. 1555 King Street. Suite 300 Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Re: K211314
> Trade/Device Name: OCSTM Lung Solution Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.5880 Regulation Name: Isolated kidney perfusion and transport system and accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: MSB Dated: April 29, 2021 Received: April 30, 2021
Dear Christy Foreman:
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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Carolyn Y. Neuland, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT3A: Division of Renal, Gastrointestinal, Obesity and Transplant Devices OHT3: Office of GastroRenal, ObGyn, General Hospital and Urology 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) K211314
Device Name OCS™ Lung Solution
Indications for Use (Describe)
OCS™ Lung Solution is intended for flushing, storage and transportation of isolated lungs after removal from the donor in preparation for eventual transplantation into a recipient.
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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In accordance with 21 CFR 807.87(h) and (21 CFR 807.92) the 510(k) Summary for the TransMedics, Inc. OCS™ Lung Solution is provided below.
#### 1. SUBMITTER
| Applicant: | TransMedics, Inc.<br>200 Minuteman Road, Suite 302<br>Andover, MA 01810 |
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| Contact: | Miriam Provost, Ph.D.<br>VP, Global Regulatory Affairs<br>978-494-7897<br>mprovost@transmedics.com |
| Submission Correspondent: | Christy Foreman, M.B.E.<br>Senior Consultant, Medical Devices<br>Biologics Consulting Group, Inc.<br>1555 King Street, Suite 300<br>Alexandria, VA 22314<br>Phone: 301-325-4245<br>Email: cforeman@biologicsconsulting.com |
| Date Prepared: | April 29, 2021 |
#### 2. DEVICE
| Device Trade Name: | OCS TM Lung Solution |
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| Common Name | Organ perfusion and preservation solution |
| Regulation Name: | Isolated kidney perfusion and transport system and accessories |
| Regulation: | 21 CFR 876.5880 |
| Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | MSB |
### PREDICATE DEVICE 3.
The subject device claims equivalence to the following legally marketed predicate device:
| 510(k) Number: | K000881 |
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| Device Name: | Perfadex® |
| Submitter: | VitroLife Sweden AB (now distributed by the subsidiary Xvive<br>Perfusion AB) |
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| Regulation Name: | Isolated kidney perfusion and transport system and accessories |
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| Regulation: | 21 CFR 876.5880 |
| Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | MSB |
#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION 4.
The OCS Lung Solution is a colorless, sterile, pyrogen-free solution for cold flushing, storage and transport of donor lungs for transplantation. The OCS Lung Solution is a colloid-based extracellular low potassium solution for cold flushing and storage of donor lungs for transplantation. The OCS Lung Solution is used to flush and store a lung after removal from the donor. Administration of the solution at the recommended temperature will effectively cool the organ to reduce its metabolic requirements.
The subject 510(k) involves the class II use of the OCS Lung Solution. More specifically, the OCS Lung Solution is indicated for hypothermic flushing, storage and transportation of donor lungs for transplantation (21 CFR 876.5880, Class II Product Code MSB). The OCS Lung Solution is identical to the device approved as a component of the OCS Lung System, approved under P160013. However, as a class II device, the OCS Lung Solution is a stand-alone medical device.
#### INTENDED USE/INDICATIONS FOR USE 5.
OCS™ Lung Solution is intended for flushing, storage and transportation of isolated lungs after removal from the donor in preparation for eventual transplantation into a recipient.
### 6. SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
# Comparison of Indications
The OCS Lung Solution has an indication for use statement that is identical to the predicate device (Perfadex). Like the predicate device, the OCS Lung Solution is indicated for flushing. storage and transportation of isolated lungs after removal from the donor in preparation for eventual transplantation into a recipient.
## Technological Comparisons
The OCS Lung Solution is substantially equivalent to the Perfadex Solution cleared under K000881. The chemical composition is nearly identical between the two products in terms of electrolytes and Dextran 40. Both products are adjusted to the same pH prior to use by 1 mmol THAM/TRIS or bicarbonate. The differences are the addition of one more gram of glucose in the OCS Lung solution, and the use of a polypropylene bag compared to a PVC bag for the predicate device.
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### 7. PERFORMANCE DATA
# Biocompatibility Testing
Biocompatibility testing for the OCS Lung Solution was performed in accordance with the guidance, "Use of International Standard ISO-10993, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing." The duration of contact with the lung for the subject device is less than 24 hours. The level of contact was considered direct since the OCS Lung Solution is in direct contact with the donor lung. The testing to support the substantial equivalence included cytotoxicity testing, sensitization, intracutaneous reactivity, acute systemic toxicity, pyrogenicity (material mediated and bacterial endotoxin) and in vitro hemolysis. As the OCS Lung Solution in its final finished form (both solution and solution bag) is identical to the previously marketed device in formulation, processing, sterilization, and geometry and no other chemicals have been added (e.g., plasticizers, fillers, additives, cleaning agents, mold release agents), biocompatibility of the OCS Lung Solution has been established.
# Sterilization and Shelf Life
After formulation and filling, the OCS Lung Solution bags are terminally sterilized using a steam sterilization process to a SAL of ≤106. Each lot (or batch) of the OCS Lung Solution is tested for endotoxins prior to lot release and the product is labeled as pyrogen-free.
This OCS Lung Solution is labeled with a 24-month shelf life.
## Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Not applicable. The device contains no electric components, generates no electrical emissions, and uses no electrical energy of any type.
# Software Verification and Validation Testing
Not applicable. The device contains no software.
# Bench Testing
Bench testing consisted of chemical analyses of the OCS Lung Solution.
# Animal Testing
Not applicable. Animal studies are not necessary to establish the substantial equivalence of this device.
## Clinical Data
Not applicable. Clinical studies are not necessary to establish the substantial equivalence of this device.
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### CONCLUSION 8.
The substantial equivalence information provided in this submission demonstrates that the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device in both indications for use and technological characteristics. The minor technological differences do not raise new or different questions of safety and effectiveness.
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