Pulmonary resuscitation during respiratory and/or cardiac arrest. Short term ventilatory support for both inter and intra-hospital transport of non-breathing patients.
Device Story
CAREvent series (BLS, BLS*, ALS, ALS*, ATV) are pneumatically powered, time-cycled resuscitators/ventilators. Inputs: compressed air or oxygen (50-90 psi). Operation: manual or automatic ventilation modes; some models include demand breathing (ATV, ALS*). Mechanism: rotary controls adjust tidal volume and frequency; manual override allows operator-controlled flowrates. Outputs: respiratory support delivered via patient valve. Used in emergency respiratory care settings by trained personnel. Benefits: provides respiratory support for patients in arrest or distress; protects airway via over-pressure alarm (venting excess volume to atmosphere).
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance verified against ISO 8382-1988 standards for automatic resuscitators. Testing confirmed devices perform within specifications compared to predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Pneumatically powered; no batteries/electrical power required. Operates on compressed air/oxygen (50-90 psi). Time-cycled ventilation. Features rotary controls for tidal volume/frequency/minute volume. Includes over-pressure relief (20-60 cmH2O) and audible alarms. Modular design with control module, hose, and patient valve.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients in respiratory or cardiac arrest requiring pulmonary resuscitation or short-term ventilatory support during inter- or intra-hospital transport.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A powered emergency ventilator is a demand valve or inhalator intended to provide emergency respiratory support by means of a face mask or a tube inserted into a patient's airway.
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TRADE NAME: CAREvent BLS Resuscitator
COMMON NAME: AUTOMATIC RESUSCITATOR
REGULATORY CLASS: II
510K # : TO BE SUPPLIED
LEGALLY MARKETED DEVICE TO WHICH EQUIVALENCE IS CLAIMED:
GENESIS® BLS -510K #: K983643
#### DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE:
The CAREvent BLS automatic/manually triggered resuscitators are designed to provide respiratory support to patients in either respiratory arrest or respiratory distress.
The device incorporates the features of Automatic Ventilation and Manual Ventilation into a single handpiece design that is a derivative of the Genesis® II BLS device. The device is totally pneumatic in its function therefore requiring no batteries or other power sources apart from a compressed gas supply of either air or oxygen (as specified by the customer) and a regulated output from the gas source between 50 and 90 psi.
## SUMMARY OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
This device is designed to meet the ever-changing needs of the emergency respiratory care market. This device is similar in terms of features to the GENESIS® BLS - 510K #: K983643 except in the addition of an extra automatic setting and the change of the manual ventilation mode to manual override of the automatic cycling, allowing the selection of a range of flowrates for manual ventilation in line with the size of patient being resuscitated.
#### ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE DATA
The submission incorporated a significant amount of non-clinical test data to support the claim of substantial equivalence. This test data reviewed the performance of the device against both the current domestic and international standards for these devices.
In particular, references were made to ISO 8382-1988.
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### CONCLUSIONS BASED ON PERFORMANCE DATA
The testing undertaken verified that the CAREvent BLS device, when compared with the performance of the device to which substantial equivalence is claimed, performed within specification.
#### CONTACT PERSON: KEVIN BOWDEN, GENERAL MANAGER O-TWO SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL INC. 7575 KIMBEL STREET MISSISSAUGA ONTARIO CANADA 155 1C8
TEL: 905 677 9410 FAX: 905 677 2035 E-MAIL: kevinb@otwo.com
> Doc. #: SER/BLS/Mar 99
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TRADE NAME: CAREvent ALS Resuscitator
COMMON NAME: AUTOMATIC RESUSCITATOR
REGULATORY CLASS: II
510K # : TO BE SUPPLIED
LEGALLY MARKETED DEVICE TO WHICH EQUIVALENCE IS CLAIMED:
GENESIS® II A/C - - - -510K #: K932170
#### DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE:
The CAREvent ALS automatic/manually triggered resuscitators are designed to provide respiratory support to patients in either respiratory arrest or respiratory distress.
The device incorporates the features of Automatic Ventilation and Manual Ventilation into a single handpiece design that is a derivative of the Genesis® " Adult/Child device. The device is totally pneumatic in its function therefore requiring no batteries or other power sources apart from a compressed gas supply of either air or oxygen (as specified by the customer) and a regulated output from the gas source between 50 and 90 psi.
#### SUMMARY OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
This device is designed to meet the ever-changing needs of the emergency respiratory care market. This device is similar in terms of features to the Genesis® II product -510K # K932170 except in the addition of an extra automatic setting and the change of the manual ventilation mode to manual override of the automatic cycling, allowing the selection of a range of flowrates for manual ventilation in line with the size of patient being resuscitated.
## ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE DATA
The submission incorporated a significant amount of non-clinical test data to support the claim of substantial equivalence. This test data reviewed the performance of the device against both the current domestic and international standards for these devices.
In particular, references were made to ISO 8382-1988.
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## CONCLUSIONS BASED ON PERFORMANCE DATA
The testing undertaken verified that the CAREvent ALS device, when compared with the performance of the device to which substantial equivalence is claimed, performed within specification.
#### CONTACT PERSON: KEVIN BOWDEN, GENERAL MANAGER O-TWO SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL INC. 7575 KIMBEL STREET MISSISSAUGA ONTARIO CANADA L5S 1C8
TEL: 905 677 9410 FAX: 905 677 2035 E-MAIL: kevinb@otwo.com
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CAREvent BLS* TRADE NAME:
COMMON NAME: AUTOMATIC RESUSCITATOR
REGULATORY CLASS: II
TO BE SUPPLIED 510K # :
LEGALLY MARKETED DEVICE TO WHICH EQUIVALENCE IS CLAIMED:
510K #: K983785 Autovent 1000
## DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE:
The CAREvent BLS* is an automatic time cvcled resuscitator designed to provide respiratory support to patients in either respiratory arrest or respiratory distress.
The device incorporates the features of Automatic and Manual Ventilation into a control module with separate hose and patient valve
This device is identical in terms of features to the Autovent 1000 - 510K #: K983785 with the addition of the ability to select the manual flowrate equivalent to that selected on the tidal volume/frequency control.
## SUMMARY OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The device is a pneumatically powered, requiring no batteries or other power sources apart from a compressed gas supply of either air or oxygen (as specified by the customer) and a regulated output from the gas source between 50 and 90 psi.
The device is a time-cycled ventilator with a range of 12, pre-set, automatic settings in which both the tidal volume and frequency of ventilation are adjusted simultaneously by the rotation of a vertically mounted rotary control. A manual button is provided to enable the operator to control the patient's breathing parameters with a flowrate equivalent to that selected on the tidal volume/frequency control.
The patient's airway is protected by an over pressure alarm, pre-set to 60 cmHzO. which gives an audible signal of over pressure and vents the remaining tidal volume
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delivery for that breath to atmosphere.
## ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE DATA
The predicate device submission incorporated a significant amount of non-clinical test data to support the claim of substantial equivalence. This test data reviewed the performance of the device against international standard for these devices - ISO 8382-1988.
## CONCLUSIONS BASED ON PERFORMANCE DATA
The testing undertaken verified that the CAREvent BLS* resuscitator, when compared with the performance of the device to which substantial equivalence is claimed, performed within specification.
### CONTACT PERSON: KEVIN BOWDEN. GENERAL MANAGER O-TWO SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL INC. 7575 KIMBEL STREET MISSISSAUGA ONTARIO CANADA L5S 1C8
TEL: 905 677 9410 FAX: 905 677 2035 E-MAIL: kevinb@otwo.com
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CAREvent ATV TRADE NAME:
COMMON NAME: AUTOMATIC TRANSPORT VENTILATOR
REGULATORY CLASS:
510K # : TO BE SUPPLIED
## LEGALLY MARKETED DEVICE TO WHICH EQUIVALENCE IS CLAIMED:
Autovent 1500 -
## DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE:
The CAREvent ATV is an automatic time cycled ventilator designed to provide respiratory support to patients in either respiratory arrest or respiratory distress.
The device incorporates the features of Automatic Ventilation, Manual Ventilation, and Demand Breathing into a control module with separate hose and patient valve.
This device is identical in terms of features to the Autovent 1500 product - 510K # K983857 with the addition of independent minute volume and frequency controls. adjustable pressure relief, 60/100% air/oxygen mix and the ability to select the manual flowrate with a flowrate equivalent to that selected on the minute volume control. An additional alarm feature has also been added to warn of low input pressure.
### SUMMARY OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The device is a pneumatically powered, requiring no batteries or other power sources apart from a compressed gas supply of either air or oxygen (as specified by the customer) and a regulated output from the gas source between 50 and 90 psi.
The device is a time-cycled ventilator with a range of 12, automatic frequency settings and 12 minute volume settings which are both adjusted by the rotation of a vertically mounted rotary control. A manual button is provided to enable the operator to control the patient's breathing parameters with a flowrate equivalent to that selected on the minute volume control.
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Should the patient commence spontaneous breathing while being ventilated, their inspiratory effort will cause the device to provide breathing on demand while simultaneously causing the automatic cycling to cease. Should the patient cease to breathe spontaneously the automatic cycling will recommence without intervention by the operator being necessary.
The patient's airway is protected by an over pressure alarm (adjustable from 20 to 60 cmH20), which gives an audible signal of over pressure and vents the remaining tidal volume delivery for that breath to atmosphere.
### ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE DATA
The predicate device submission incorporated a significant amount of non-clinical test data to support the claim of substantial equivalence. This test data reviewed the performance of the device against international standard for these devices - ISO 8382-1988.
## CONCLUSIONS BASED ON PERFORMANCE DATA
The testing undertaken verified that the CAREvent ATV, when compared with the performance of the device to which substantial equivalence is claimed, performed within specification.
## CONTACT PERSON: KEVIN BOWDEN, GENERAL MANAGER O-TWO SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL INC. 7575 KIMBEL STREET MISSISSAUGA ONTARIO CANADA L5S 1C8 TEL: 905 677 9410
FAX: 905 677 2035 E-MAIL: kevinb@otwo.com
Doc. #:SER/ATV/Mar 99
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TRADE NAME: CAREvent ALS*
COMMON NAME: AUTOMATIC RESUSCITATOR
REGULATORY CLASS: II
510K # : TO BE SUPPLIED
## LEGALLY MARKETED DEVICE TO WHICH EQUIVALENCE IS CLAIMED:
Autovent 1500 -
#### DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE:
The CAREvent ALS is an automatic time cycled resuscitator designed to provide respiratory support to patients in either respiratory arrest or respiratory distress.
The device incorporates the features of Automatic Ventilation, Manual Ventilation, and Demand Breathing into a control module with separate hose and patient valve.
This device is identical in terms of features to the Autovent 1500 product - 510K # K983857 with the addition of the ability to select the manual flowrate with a flowrate equivalent to that selected on the tidal volume/frequency control.
#### SUMMARY OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The device is a pneumatically powered, requiring no batteries or other power sources apart from a compressed gas supply of either air or oxygen (as specified by the customer) and a regulated output from the gas source between 50 and 90 psi.
The device is a time-cycled ventilator with a range of 12, pre-set automatic settings in which both the tidal volume and frequency of ventilation are adjusted simultaneously by the rotation of a vertically mounted rotary control. A manual button is provided to enable the operator to control the patient's breathing parameters with a flowrate equivalent to that selected on the tidal volume/frequency control.
Should the patient commence spontaneous breathing while being ventilated, their inspiratory effort will cause the device to provide breathing on demand while
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simultaneously causing the automatic cycling to cease. Should the patient cease to breathe spontaneously the automatic cycling will recommence without intervention by the operator being necessary.
The patient's airway is protected by an over pressure alarm, pre-set to 60 cmHzO. which gives an audible signal of over pressure and vents the remaining tidal volume delivery for that breath to atmosphere.
## ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE DATA
The predicate device submission incorporated a significant amount of non-clinical test data to support the claim of substantial equivalence. This test data reviewed the performance of the device against international standard for these devices - ISO 8382-1988.
## CONCLUSIONS BASED ON PERFORMANCE DATA
The testing undertaken verified that the CAREvent ALS*, when compared with the performance of the device to which substantial equivalence is claimed, performed within specification.
#### CONTACT PERSON: KEVIN BOWDEN, GENERAL MANAGER O-TWO SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL INC. 7575 KIMBEL STREET MISSISSAUGA ONTARIO CANADA 155 1C8
TEL: 905 677 9410 FAX:905 67 2035 E-MAIL: kevinb@otwo.com
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
APR 2 2 1999
Mr. Kevin Bowden O-Two Systems International, Inc. 7575 Kimbel Street Mississauga, Ontario Canada L5S 1C8
Re: K991195 CAREvent BLS, CAREvent BLS, CAREvent ALS, CAREvent ALS, and CAREvent ATV Regulatory Class: II (two) Product Code: 73 BTL Dated: April 6, 1999 Received: April 8, 1999
Dear Mr. Bowden:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we 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, Druq, and Cosmetic Act (Act). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. 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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such Existing major regulations affecting your device additional controls. can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic QS inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.
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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4648. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification"(21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597, or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,
Thomas J. Callahan
Thomas J. Callahan, Ph.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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#### 510K Number (if known):
## Device Name: CAREvent BLS RESUSCITATOR
#### Indications for Use:
- Pulmonary resuscitation during respiratory and/or cardiac arrest. []
- Short term ventilatory support for both inter and intra-hospital transport of [] non-breathing patients.
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#### 510K Number (if known):
## Device Name: CAREvent BLS* RESUSCITATOR
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## Device Name: CAREvent ALS RESUSCITATOR
#### Indications for Use:
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## Device Name: CAREvent ALS* RESUSCITATOR
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Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
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?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
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.