ATMOS C 051 Thorax (317.0200.0); Secretion canister 800ml (317.1300.0); Hose system (312.1177.0); Hose system with connector small (312.1206.0); Hose system with connector medium (312.1207.0); Hose system with connector large (312.1208.0); Hose system with Y-connector medium (312.1209.0); Hose system with Y-connector large (312.1210.0); Universal bracket for ATMOS C 051 Thorax (316.0200.0); Bracket for ATMOS C 051 Thorax - Standard rail (317.1160.0); Charger Storage for bracket ATMOS C
K241799 · Atmos Medizintechnik GmbH & Co. KG · BTA · Mar 7, 2025 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K241799
Device Name
ATMOS C 051 Thorax (317.0200.0); Secretion canister 800ml (317.1300.0); Hose system (312.1177.0); Hose system with connector small (312.1206.0); Hose system with connector medium (312.1207.0); Hose system with connector large (312.1208.0); Hose system with Y-connector medium (312.1209.0); Hose system with Y-connector large (312.1210.0); Universal bracket for ATMOS C 051 Thorax (316.0200.0); Bracket for ATMOS C 051 Thorax - Standard rail (317.1160.0); Charger Storage for bracket ATMOS C
Applicant
Atmos Medizintechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Product Code
BTA · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Mar 7, 2025
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4780
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The ATMOS C 051 Thorax is indicated for aspiration and removal of surgical fluids, tissue, gases, bodily fluids, or infectious material from a patient's respiratory system after surgery. The general indication of the ATMOS C 051 Thorax is thoracic drainage.
Device Story
ATMOS C 051 Thorax is a portable, battery-operated digital thoracic drainage system; creates vacuum in pleural cavity to drain air/secretion. Inputs: pleural cavity air/fluids via hose system; outputs: vacuum-assisted drainage into 800ml secretion canister. Features electronic monitoring with optical/acoustic displays; includes air-rinsing of hoses to prevent debris; bacterial/viral filters prevent contamination. Used in clinical or home settings by patients or healthcare providers. Provides mobility via carrying handle/strap. Healthcare providers use output data to monitor drainage progress; aids clinical decision-making regarding patient recovery. Benefits include portable, mains-independent operation for post-surgical thoracic management.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Evidence consists of bench testing (electrical/mechanical/thermal safety per IEC 60601 series), biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1), and human factors validation (IEC 62366-1). Performance metrics included flow rate accuracy, vacuum control, battery operation, and alarm functionality. Risk management performed per ISO 14971.
Technological Characteristics
Portable powered suction pump; rechargeable battery; 800ml secretion canister; hose system with bacterial/viral filters. Vacuum control system; optical/acoustic display. Complies with IEC 60601-1, 60601-1-2, 60601-4-2. Sterilization via ISO 11135. Software-controlled monitoring.
Indications for Use
Indicated for post-surgical aspiration and removal of surgical fluids, tissue, gases, bodily fluids, or infectious material from the respiratory system (thoracic drainage) in patients.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A powered suction pump is a portable, AC-powered or compressed air-powered device intended to be used to remove infectious materials from wounds or fluids from a patient's airway or respiratory support system. The device may be used during surgery in the operating room or at the patient's bedside. The device may include a microbial filter.
Predicate Devices
ATMOS E 201 Thorax and ATMOS S 201 Thorax (K103042)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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March 7, 2025
ATMOS MedizinTechnik GmbH & Co. KG Abdulaziz Abdunasimov Regulatory Affairs Manager Ludwig-Kegel-Str. 16 Lenzkirch, BW 79853 Germany
## RE: K241799
Trade/Device Name: ATMOS C 051 Thorax (317.0200.0); Secretion canister 800 ml (317.1300.0); Hose system (312.1177.0); Hose system with connector small (312.1206.0); Hose system with connector medium (312.1207.0); Hose system with connector large (312.1208.0); Hose system with Y-connector medium (312.1209.0); Hose system with Y-connector large (312.1210.0); Universal bracket for ATMOS C 051 Thorax (316.0200.0); Bracket for ATMOS C 051 Thorax - Standard rail (317.1160.0); Charger Storage for bracket ATMOS C 051 Thorax (317.1170.0); Disposable strap for ATMOS C 051 Thorax (316.1200.0): Hose clamp (061.0079.0) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4780 Regulation Name: Powered Suction Pump Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: BTA Dated: February 7, 2025
Dear Abdulaziz Abdunasimov:
Received: February 10, 2025
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 (the 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 available 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
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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.
Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30, Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90, Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review. the OS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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All medical devices, including Class I and unclassified devices and combination product device constituent parts are required to be in compliance with the final Unique Device Identification System rule ("UDI Rule"). The UDI Rule requires, among other things, that a device bear a unique device identifier (UDI) on its label and package (21 CFR 801.20(a)) unless an exception or alternative applies (21 CFR 801.20(b)) and that the dates on the device label be formatted in accordance with 21 CFR 801.18. The UDI Rule (21 CFR 830.300(a) and 830.320(b)) also requires that certain information be submitted to the Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) (21 CFR Part 830 Subpart E). For additional information on these requirements, please see the UDI System webpage at https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-advicecomprehensive-regulatory-assistance/unique-device-identification-system-udi-system.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
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Sincerely,
James H. Digitally signed by
James H. Jang -S
Jang -S Date: 2025.03.07
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For
Long Chen, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT4A: Division of General Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control 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) K241799
Device Name ATMOS C 051 Thorax
Indications for Use (Describe)
The ATMOS C 051 Thorax is indicated for aspiration and removal of surgical fluids, tissue, gases, bodily fluids, or infectious material from a patient's respiratory system after surgery. The general indication of the ATMOS C 051 Thorax is thoracic drainage.
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# 510(k) Summary – K241799
#### l. General Information
| ■ Applicant Name: | ATMOS MedizinTechnik GmbH & Co. KG |
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- " Applicant Address: Ludwig-Kegel-Str. 16 Lenzkirch BW 79853 Germany
- Applicant Contact Telephone: +49 7653 689236
- Applicant Contact: Mr. Abdulaziz Abdunasimov
- . Applicant Contact Email:
- regulatory@atmosmed.de
- March 5, 2025 Date Prepared:
#### II. Device Name
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- Device Trade Name: ATMOS C 051 Thorax
- . Accessories Trade Name:
Secretion canister 800ml; Hose system; Hose system with connector small; Hose system with connector medium; Hose system with connector large; Hose system with Y-connector medium; Hose system with Y-connector large; Universal bracket for ATMOS C 051 Thorax; Bracket for ATMOS C 051 Thorax - Standard rail; Charger Storage for bracket ATMOS C 051 Thorax; Disposable strap for ATMOS C 051 Thorax; Hose clamp
| ■ | Common Name: | Powered suction pump |
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| ■ | Classification Name: | Pump, Portable, Aspiration (Manual Or Powered) |
| ■ | Regulation Number: | 878.4780 |
| ■ | Product Code(s): | BTA |
| ■ | Class: | Class II |
| ■ | Review Panel: | General and Plastic Surgery |
#### Legally Marketed Predicate Device(s) lll.
| ▪ 510(k) Number: | K103042 |
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| ▪ Trade Name: | ATMOS E 201 Thorax and ATMOS S 201 Thorax |
| ▪ Product Code: | BTA |
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#### IV. Device Description
The ATMOS C 051 Thorax (317.0200.0) drainage system is a device for mobile, digital thoracic drainage. It is portable, mains-independent and has an electronic monitoring system with optical and acoustic display. The device takes medical effect as a system in combination with a secretion canister and a hose system. The system creates the (natural) vacuum in the pleural cavity by draining off air and secretion.
The ATMOS C 051 Thorax is equipped with a rechargeable battery. A charging unit which is located within the suction device guarantees the secure charging of the battery.
The hose system is rinsed with air at regular intervals to prevent the collection of debris in the hose. Bacterial and viral filters in the secretion canister and measuring hose prevent contaminated secretions from entering the device. The device is equipped with a disposable strap and a carrying handle. These enable mobility. A universal bracket or the standard rail bracket can be ordered separately as accessories.
The ATMOS C 051 Thorax is a reusable device delivered in non-sterile state. The secretion canister and hose systems are single-use devices and delivered sterile. All other accessories subject to this submission are reusable and delivered non-sterile.
#### V. Indications for Use
The ATMOS C 051 Thorax is indicated for aspiration and removal of surgical fluids, tissue, gases, bodily fluids, or infectious material from a patient's respiratory system after surgery. The general indication of the ATMOS C 051 Thorax is thoracic drainage.
#### VI. Indications for Use Comparison
The subject ATMOS C 051 Thorax and the predicate ATMOS S 201 Thorax are both devices for mobile, digital thoracic drainage. Both devices have the same indications for use - aspiration and removal of surgical fluids, tissue, gases, bodily fluids, or infectious material from a patient's respiratory system after surgery. The general indication is thoracic drainage.
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#### VII. Technological Comparison
The ATMOS C 051 Thorax has the same technological characteristics regarding operation principle, use and type of accessories, vacuum control and maximum vacuum compared to the predicate device ATMOS S 201 Thorax.
The following differences exist:
- . Size and weight: The subject secretion canister has only 800 ml compared to 2 L of the predicate canister, and the subject device weighs only 1.16 kg compared to 3.27 kg of the predicate device.
- " Home use: Home care use is possible with the subject device but not for the predicate device.
- . Pump performance: Free flow rate is lower for the subject device (5 +/- 0.5 L/min) compared to the predicate device (18 +/- 2 L/min).
The completed verification and validation tests, as well as human factors validation and risk management activities, show that these differences do not raise new or different questions of safety and/or effectiveness.
#### VIII. Summary of Non-Clinical and/or Clinical Tests
Performance tests were carried out to ensure that the subject device functions as intended and meet design specifications. The following performance data were provided in support of substantial equivalence determination:
- . Electrical, Mechanical, and Thermal Safety
The ATMOS C 051 Thorax has been successfully tested for electrical, mechanical, and thermal safety in accordance with AAMI/ANSI and IEC 60601 standards and complies with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, and IEC 60601-4-2.
- l Software
The ATMOS C 051 Thorax contains software. The documentation level for the device software is considered to be "enhanced." Software validation activities were performed in accordance with the FDA guidance "Content of Premarket Submissions for Device Software Functions," issued on June 14, 2023. To fulfill the requirements with regard to cybersecurity, the FDA guidance document "Cybersecurity in Medical Devices: Quality System Considerations and Content of Premarket Submissions," issued on September 27, 2023, was followed.
- 트 Biocompatibility Testing
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A biological evaluation was performed according to ISO 10993-1 and followed the recommendations in the FDA guidance "Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process," issued September 8, 2023, including Attachment G: Biocompatibility of Certain Devices in Contact with Intact Skin.
#### l Performance Bench Testing
The completed tests include tests with regard to design and performance, as well as human factors validation. Risk analysis was carried out based on acceptance criteria established in accordance with ISO 14971.
The following bench performance tests of ATMOS C 051 Thorax were performed with no unexpected results or significant deviations:
- -Maximum flow rate
- -Function and accuracy of flow display
- -Minimum to maximum vacuum
- Function, accuracy and control delay of vacuum display -
- -Battery operation at full power mode
- -Battery charge time
- -Over suction protection
- -Weight
- Alarm sound and noise level -
- -Length of hose system
### Human factors validation:
A usability engineering process has been performed in accordance with IEC 62366-1:2015+Cor1:2016+A1:2020, IEC 60601-1-6:2010+A1:2013+A2:2020, and FDA guidance document "Applying Human Factors and Usability Engineering to Medical Devices," issued on February 3, 2016. FDA draft guidance "Content of Human Factors Information in Medical Device Marketing Submission," issued on December 9, 2022, has been followed as well. The use-related risk analysis lists all identified risks associated with the use of the device. The human factors (HF) engineering report summarizes the conducted HF testing. The performed human factors validation shows that the use of the device is safe, especially with regard to the use by lay persons. The residual risks that
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remain after HF validation testing for the ATMOS Thorax C 051 have been reviewed and determined to be acceptable.
A risk management process is routinely performed by ATMOS as part of the product development in accordance with ISO 14971:2019. The Risk Management Documentation specifies all identified risks and summarizes all conducted risk management activities. Risks specifically related to the home use of the subject device have been considered in the risk management. The benefit-risk analysis shows that the overall benefits of using the device outweigh the risks. The device is safe and effective for use in the intended patient population.
#### " Reprocessing, Sterility, and Shelf-Life
Required cleaning and disinfecting procedures for the ATMOS C 051 Thorax are described in the instructions for use. A sterile validation was performed for the secretion canister and hose systems. Sterilization was performed according to ISO 11135.
#### IX. Conclusion
The performance testing demonstrates that the ATMOS C 051 Thorax is as safe and effective as, and substantially equivalent to, the predicate device for the same intended use. Any differences between the subject and predicate devices do not raise new or different questions of safety and effectiveness.
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You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
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Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
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Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
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Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
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