Optiflow Switch+ Filtered Nasal Interface with CO2 Sampling (AA042J)
Device Facts
| Record ID | K253479 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | Optiflow Switch+ Filtered Nasal Interface with CO2 Sampling (AA042J) |
| Applicant | Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. |
| Product Code | BTT · Anesthesiology |
| Decision Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Special |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 868.5450 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Therapeutic |
Indications for Use
This product is intended for delivery of respiratory gases to adult patients in hospitals. This product is indicated for the delivery of nasal high flow (NHF) and low-flow oxygen by appropriately qualified healthcare professionals. Qualitative carbon dioxide (CO2) sampling can be used at nasal cannula flow rates from 5 to 50 L/min in operating and procedure rooms. This product can be used for pre-oxygenation, short-term supplemental oxygenation (up to 10 minutes) during intubation, and allows an anesthesia mask to be placed over the nasal interface to perform mask ventilation, by individuals who perform anesthesia care or airway management. This product is not intended for apneic ventilation. This product is not indicated for use during CPR.
Device Story
Nasal interface delivers respiratory gases to adult patients in hospital settings; operated by qualified healthcare professionals. Device includes CO2 sampling tube for exhaled gas monitoring via external analyzer. Design allows anesthesia mask placement over interface for mask ventilation without removal; requires compatible Flow Diverter (K234053). Input: respiratory gases from humidifier; Output: gas delivery to patient and CO2 sample to analyzer. Benefits include continuous oxygenation and monitoring during airway management procedures. Used in operating and procedure rooms.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance testing conducted per ISO 10993-1 (biocompatibility), ISO 5356-1 (connectors), and IEC 62366-1 (usability). No clinical data presented.
Technological Characteristics
Nasal cannula interface; flow range 5-70 L/min; CO2 sampling flow range 5-50 L/min. Materials evaluated per ISO 10993-1. Features include filter, CO2 sampling tube, CO2 clip, and collapsible section for mask compatibility. Non-sterile, single-patient use (max 24 hours). Connects to respiratory humidifier and external CO2 analyzer.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult patients in hospitals requiring nasal high flow (NHF) or low-flow oxygen delivery. Used for pre-oxygenation, short-term supplemental oxygenation (up to 10 minutes) during intubation, and allows anesthesia mask placement for ventilation. Not for apneic ventilation or CPR.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A respiratory gas humidifier is a device that is intended to add moisture to, and sometimes to warm, the breathing gases for administration to a patient. Cascade, gas, heated, and prefilled humidifiers are included in this generic type of device.
Predicate Devices
- F&P Optiflow Filtered Nasal Interface with Anesthesia Mask Compatibility (K234058)
Reference Devices
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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FDA
U.S. FOOD & DRUG
ADMINISTRATION
December 19, 2025
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Ltd
Jung Yun Lee
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
15 Maurice Paykel Place, East Tamaki
Auckland, 2013
New Zealand
Re: K253479
Trade/Device Name: Optiflow Switch+ Filtered Nasal Interface with CO2 Sampling (AA042J)
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5450
Regulation Name: Respiratory Gas Humidifier
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: BTT
Dated: October 13, 2025
Received: October 14, 2025
Dear Jung Yun Lee:
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 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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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 QS 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).
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR Part 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reporting-combination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR Parts 1000-1050.
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-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-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-devices/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reporting-mdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic.
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See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
Sincerely,
Bradley Q. Quinn -S
Bradley Quinn
Assistant Director
DHT1C: Division of Anesthesia, Respiratory, and Sleep 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 | | |
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| Please type in the marketing application/submission number, if it is known. This textbox will be left blank for original applications/submissions. | K253479 | ? |
| Please provide the device trade name(s). | | ? |
| Optiflow Switch+ Filtered Nasal Interface with CO2 Sampling (AA042J) | | |
| Please provide your Indications for Use below. | | ? |
| This product is intended for delivery of respiratory gases to adult patients in hospitals. | | |
| This product is indicated for the delivery of nasal high flow (NHF) and low-flow oxygen by appropriately qualified healthcare professionals. | | |
| Qualitative carbon dioxide (CO2) sampling can be used at nasal cannula flow rates from 5 to 50 L/min in operating and procedure rooms. | | |
| This product can be used for pre-oxygenation, short-term supplemental oxygenation (up to 10 minutes) during intubation, and allows an anesthesia mask to be placed over the nasal interface to perform mask ventilation, by individuals who perform anesthesia care or airway management. | | |
| This product is not intended for apneic ventilation. | | |
| This product is not indicated for use during CPR. | | |
| Please select the types of uses (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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# 510(k) Summary
As Required by 21 CFR 807.92
## I. SUBMITTER
**Company Name and Address**
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
15 Maurice Paykel Place
East Tamaki
Auckland 2013, New Zealand
Telephone: +64 9 574 0100
**Prepared and Submitted by**
Danica Tung
Regulatory Affairs Market Manager
**Contact Person**
Jung Yun Lee
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Telephone: +64 9 574 0100
Email: JungYun.Lee@fphcare.co.nz
**Date Prepared**
3 December 2025
## II. DEVICE
**Name of Device**
Optiflow™ Switch+ Filtered Nasal Interface with CO₂ Sampling
**Common/Usual Name**
Nasal Cannula
**Classification Name**
Respiratory Gas Humidifier
**Regulatory Class**
Class II (21 CFR §868.5450)
**Product Code**
BTT
## III. PREDICATE DEVICE
Predicate Device: F&P Optiflow Filtered Nasal Interface with Anesthesia Mask Compatibility, K234058.
Reference Device: F&P Optiflow Nasal Oxygen Cannula with CO₂ sampling, K201723.
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# IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Optiflow™ Switch+ Filtered Nasal Interface with $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ Sampling interface is intended to deliver respiratory gases to the patient.
The subject device includes a $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ sampling tube that provides a sample of the patient's exhaled respiratory gases through the $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ sampling accessory to a $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ sampling line and $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ analyzer.
The subject device has been designed to allow for mask ventilation without the need to remove the nasal interface from the patient during therapy. To support this function, a Flow Diverter (K234053) is required.
The product is indicated for the delivery of nasal high flow (NHF) and low flow oxygen by appropriately qualified healthcare professionals.
This is a prescription-only device provided in a non-sterile state. It has a flow range of 5 to $70~\mathrm{L / min}$ . The device will be offered in three sizes, small (S), medium (M), and large (L).
It is intended to be used in combination with a compatible respiratory humidifier, Optiflow Oxygen Kit and the Optiflow Flow Diverter (K234053).
# V. INDICATIONS FOR USE
This product is intended for delivery of respiratory gases to adult patients in hospitals.
This product is indicated for the delivery of nasal high flow (NHF) and low-flow oxygen by appropriately qualified healthcare professionals.
Qualitative carbon dioxide $(\mathrm{CO}_{2})$ sampling can be used at nasal cannula flow rates from 5 to $50~\mathrm{L / min}$ in operating and procedure rooms.
This product can be used for pre-oxygenation, short-term supplemental oxygenation (up to 10 minutes) during intubation, and allows an anesthesia mask to be placed over the nasal interface to perform mask ventilation, by individuals who perform anesthesia care or airway management.
This product is not intended for apneic ventilation.
This product is not indicated for use during CPR.
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# VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
| Design/technological characteristics | Subject device (Optiflow Switch+ Filtered Nasal Interface with CO2 Sampling) | Predicate device (F&P Optiflow Filtered Nasal Interface with Anesthesia Mask Compatibility, K234058) | Reference device (F&P Optiflow Nasal Oxygen Cannula with CO2 sampling, K201723) | Comments |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Indications for use and intended use | | | | |
| Indications for Use | This product is intended for delivery of respiratory gases to adult patients in a hospital. This product is indicated for the delivery of nasal high flow (NHF) and low flow oxygen by appropriately qualified healthcare professionals. Qualitative carbon dioxide (CO2) sampling can be used at nasal cannula flow rates from 5 to 50 L/min in operating and procedure rooms. This product can be used for pre-oxygenation, short-term supplemental oxygenation (up to 10 minutes) during intubation, and allows an anesthesia mask to be placed over the nasal interface to perform mask ventilation, by individuals who perform anesthesia care and airway management. This product is not intended for apneic ventilation. | This product is intended for delivery of respiratory gases to adult patients in a hospital. This product is indicated for the delivery of nasal high flow (NHF) and low flow oxygen by appropriately qualified healthcare professionals. This product can be used for pre-oxygenation, short-term supplemental oxygenation (up to 10 minutes) during intubation, and allows an anesthesia mask to be placed over the nasal interface to perform mask ventilation, by individuals who perform anesthesia care and airway management. This product is not intended for apneic ventilation. This product is not indicated for use during CPR. | This product is a single-patient-use device that delivers respiratory gases to adult patients in hospitals and long-term care facilities. This product is indicated for the delivery of Nasal High Flow (NHF) and Low Flow Oxygen to spontaneously breathing patients by appropriately qualified healthcare professionals. Qualitative carbon dioxide sampling can be used at nasal cannula flow rates from 5 to 50 L/min in operating and procedure rooms. This product can be used for pre-oxygenation and short-term supplemental oxygenation (up to 10 minutes) during intubation in operating rooms under the direction of a physician anesthesiologist. This product is not intended for apneic ventilation. | Both devices have the same general intended use to deliver respiratory gases to adult patients in hospital environments. The difference between the predicate device and subject device is the inclusion of the carbon dioxide (CO2) sampling tube feature. This identical feature has previously been cleared in Optiflow Nasal Oxygen Cannula with CO2 Sampling K201723. |
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| Design/technological characteristics | Subject device (Optiflow Switch+ Filtered Nasal Interface with CO2 Sampling) | Predicate device (F&P Optiflow Filtered Nasal Interface with Anesthesia Mask Compatibility, K234058) | Reference device (F&P Optiflow Nasal Oxygen Cannula with CO2 sampling, K201723) | Comments |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | This product is not indicated for use during CPR | | | |
| Availability | Prescription use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | Prescription use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | Prescription use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | Identical |
| Patient Population | Adult patients | Adult patients | Adult patients | Identical |
| Intended Use Environment | Hospital Environment | Hospital Environment | Hospitals and long term care facilities | Identical |
| Classification | | | | |
| Device Classification | 21 CFR 868.5450 Class II | 21 CFR 868.5450 Class II | 21 CFR 868.5450 Class II | Identical |
| Classification Panel | Anaesthesiology | Anaesthesiology | Anaesthesiology | Identical |
| Product Code | BTT | BTT | BTT | Identical |
| Operation and safety features | | | | |
| Ambient Operating Temperature | 18 to 26 °C (64.4 to 78.8°F) | 18 to 26 °C (64.4 to 78.8°F) | 18 to 26 °C (64.4 to 78.8°F) | Identical |
| System Specifications | Flow Range: 5 to 70 L/min CO2 Sampling Flow Range: 5 to 50 L/min | Flow Range: 5 to 70 L/min CO2 Sampling Flow Range: Not applicable | Flow Range: 5 to 70 L/min CO2 Sampling Flow Range: 5 to 50 L/min | Identical to the reference device |
| Shelf Life | 18 months | 18 months | 18 months | Identical |
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| Design/technological characteristics | Subject device (Optiflow Switch+ Filtered Nasal Interface with CO2 Sampling) | Predicate device (F&P Optiflow Filtered Nasal Interface with Anesthesia Mask Compatibility, K234058) | Reference device (F&P Optiflow Nasal Oxygen Cannula with CO2 sampling, K201723) | Comments |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Storage Temperature | 10 °C to +50 °C (14 to 122 °F) | -10 °C to +50 °C (14 to 122 °F) | -10 °C to +50 °C (14 to 122 °F) | Identical |
| Sterility | Device not provided sterile. | Device not provided sterile. | Device not provided sterile. | Identical |
| Reusability and Duration of Use | Single patient use only for a maximum period of 24 hours. | Single patient use only for a maximum period of 24 hours. | Single patient use only for a maximum period of 24 hours. | Identical |
| Sizes | AA042JS -Small AA042JM-Medium AA042JL-Large | AA041JS -Small AA041JM-Medium AA041JL-Large | AA030S - Small AA030M - Medium AA030L - Large | Identical |
| Disposal | Dispose of product safely in accordance with standard hospital procedure. | Dispose of product safely in accordance with standard hospital procedure. | Dispose of product safely in accordance with standard hospital procedure. | Identical |
| Nasal Interface Function and Design | | | | |
| Connector | Included | Included | Included | Identical |
| Headgear attachment | Included | Included | Included | Identical |
| Headgear adjustment | Included | Included | Included | Identical |
| Interface Tubing | Included | Included | Included | Equivalent |
| Interface Collapsible Section | Included | Included | Not applicable | Identical |
| Nasal prongs | Included | Included | Included | Identical |
| CO2 Sampling Tube | Included | Not included | Included | Identical to the reference device |
| CO2 Clip | Included | Not included | Included | Identical to the reference device |
| Filter | Included | Included | Not applicable | Identical |
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# VII. PERFORMANCE DATA
# Summary of Non-Clinical Tests
Performance testing was completed and confirms the subject device does not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness. The testing demonstrates substantial equivalence of the subject device to the predicate device.
The subject device has been tested to the applicable requirements of the following standards:
- ISO 10993-1:2018 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process
- ISO 5356-1:2015 Anaesthetic and respiratory equipment – Conical connectors – Part 1: Cones and sockets
- IEC 62366-1:2015 + A1:2020 Medical devices - Part 1: Application of usability engineering to medical devices
# VIII. CONCLUSION
The subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate based on patient population, intended uses, comparison of the technological characteristics, and performance. In addition, the conclusions drawn from the non-clinical tests demonstrate that the device is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed predicate device.
