K142467 · Abeon Medical Corporation · CCK · Nov 24, 2014 · Anesthesiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K142467
Device Name
IntelAir Nasal Airway Support System
Applicant
Abeon Medical Corporation
Product Code
CCK · Anesthesiology
Decision Date
Nov 24, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 868.1400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The device is intended to support airway patency, aid in supplemental oxygen delivery and assist in respiratory gas sample collection for capnography. This device is intended to be used for one or in any combination of the preceding procedures.
Device Story
Non-sterile, single-use nasal airway support system; supports airway patency, delivers supplemental oxygen, and collects respiratory gas samples for capnography. Consists of airway tube, accessory tubes (oxygen delivery/CO2 sampling), and optional magnetic securement system (catheter assembly, retrieval probe, stylet). Inserted into nasal passage, terminating in pharynx; connects to external anesthesia machine. Used in surgery centers, ambulatory units, and endoscopy units by clinicians. Magnetic system secures airway tube to nasal septum to prevent displacement; non-magnetic versions secured via surgical tape. Provides non-definitive airway support for spontaneously breathing patients; duration ≤ 24 hours. Output is gas sample for capnography and oxygen delivery; assists clinicians in monitoring respiratory status and maintaining airway patency.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by biocompatibility testing per ISO-10993 (cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, genotoxicity, pyrogenicity, subacute toxicity, implantation) and mechanical performance testing (tensile, compression, flow, and leak testing).
Technological Characteristics
Non-sterile, single-use airway tube (silicone) and accessory tubes (PVC). Magnetic components: gold-plated magnets, thermoplastic polymer, woven polyester. Connectivity: connects to anesthesia machine for gas sampling/oxygen delivery. Duration: ≤ 24 hours. Biocompatibility: ISO-10993 compliant. No software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for spontaneously breathing patients requiring supplemental oxygenation, capnographic monitoring, and/or non-definitive airway support. Contraindicated in patients with nasal passage obstructions/abnormalities, nasal/nasopharyngeal bleeding, facial/cranial/basilar skull fractures, mid-face trauma, respiratory arrest, or those taking anticoagulants/blood thinners. Not for use on patients likely to pull on the device causing injury.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A carbon dioxide gas analyzer is a device intended to measure the concentration of carbon dioxide in a gas mixture to aid in determining the patient's ventilatory, circulatory, and metabolic status. The device may use techniques such as chemical titration, absorption of infrared radiation, gas chromatography, or mass spectrometry.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
November 24,2014
Abeon Medical Corporation Allison Slaga Engineer 8000 Katherine Boulevard Brecksville, Ohio 44141
Re: K142467
> Trade/Device Name: Intelair Nasal Airway Support System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.1400 Regulation Name: Carbon Dioxide Gas Analyzer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: CCK Dated: October 22, 2014 Received: October 27, 2014
Dear Ms. Slaga,
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. 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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Sincerely yours,
Susan Runno DDS, MA
Erin Keith Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control, and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K142467
Device Name Intelair Nasal Airway Support System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The device is indicated for use in patients requiring supplemental oxygenation, patients requiring capnographic monitoring, and patients requiring non-definitive airway support. To be used in one or any combination of the preceding circumstances.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable):
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| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) | <div> <span></span> </div> |
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## SECTION 5 - 510(K) SUMMARY
#### SUBMITTER L
Abeon Medical Corporation 8000 Katherine Blvd. Brecksville, Ohio 44141
Phone: 440-262-6000 Fax: 440-262-6002
Contact Person: Allison Slaga Date Prepared: August 27, 2014
## II. DEVICE
Name of the device: IntelAir Nasal Airway Support System Common Name: Carbon Dioxide Gas Analyzer Accessory Classification Name: Carbon Dioxide Gas Analyzer (21 CFR 868.1400) Regulatory Class: II Product Code: CCK
### III. PREDICATE DEVICE
IntelAir Nasal Airway Support System, K131506 This predicate has not been subject to a design-related recall.
No reference devices were used in this submission.
## IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The subject device is a non-sterile, single-use airway support system that is intended to support airway patency, aid in supplemental oxygen delivery and assist in respiratory gas sample collection for capnogrpahy. The device consists of an airway tube, accessory tubes, and in some versions a magnetic securement system.
#### Device Identification
Model Numbers
- . NR2126XX-YY; Includes the magnetic securement system, where XX represents the length (in centimeters) of the airway tube and YY represents the quantity of pouched devices in the boxed product.
- . NR2026XX-YY; Does not include the magnetic securement system; XX represents the length (in centimeters) of the airway tube and YY represents the quantity of pouched devices in the boxed product.
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## Components
Nasal Airway Support System with Securement: Part Numbers NR2126XX-YY
- . Retrieval Probe – Part of the magnetic securement system; Used to retrieve the catheter assembly from the nasopharynx.
- . Catheter Assembly – Part of the magnetic securement system; Used to wrap the nasal septum.
- . Stylet Assembly – Part of the magnetic securement system; Provides column strength to the catheter assembly for insertion.
- . Airway Tube – Used as a conduit to support the airway and house the accessory tubes and clip.
- . Accessory Tubes – Used to aid in the delivery of oxygen and sampling of carbon dioxide; Consists of two laterally bonded tubes that connect to the anesthesia machine and terminate at the distal end of the airway tube.
- Clip – Used to prevent dislocation of the accessory tubes within the airway tube.
- Removal Pick – Used to open the clip for accessory tube adjustment or removal.
Nasal Airway Support System: Part Numbers NR2026XX-YY
- . Airway Tube – Used as a conduit to support the airway and house the accessory tubes and clip.
- . Accessory Tubes – Used to aid in the delivery of oxygen and sampling of carbon dioxide; Consists of two laterally bonded tubes that connect to the anesthesia machine and terminate at the distal end of the airway tube.
- Clip – Used to prevent dislocation of the accessory tubes within the airway tube.
- . Removal Pick – Used to open the clip for accessory tube adjustment or removal.
## Environment of Use
The environment of use and target population of the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
The subject device is for prescription use only and is limited to a duration of use no greater than 24 hours. The target population for the device is patients who are breathing spontaneously who require airway support, supplemental oxygen delivery, and capnographic monitoring. The device may be used for one or in any combination of the preceding circumstances. Clinical settings where the device may be useful include, but are not limited to, surgery centers, ambulatory units and endoscopy units.
## Principle of Operation
The principle of operation for the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
The subject device is a non-sterile, single use device. The accessory tubes consist of an oxygen delivery tube and a carbon dioxide sampling tube which are fitted with their respective connectors
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at the proximal ends. The connectors may be attached to an anesthesia machine and are substantially equivalent to the predicate device. The distal ends of the accessory tubes are housed within the airway tube and terminate at the distal end of the airway tube.
The airway tube is designed to be inserted into the patient's nasal passage and terminate in the pharynx. Located at the proximal end of the airway tube is the clip which is used to prevent dislocation of the accessory tubes. The airway tube provides non-definitive airway support so that oxygen delivery and carbon dioxide gas sampling occurs within the pharynx.
Some versions of the device include magnetic securement components. The magnetically-tipped catheter assembly and retrieval probe may be inserted into each of the patient's nasal passages, connecting in the nasopharynx. Upon retrieval of the catheter assembly, the attached strand is wrapped around the nasal septum. The strand is used to secure the airway tube and accessory tubes to the patient and to prevent inadvertent displacement or unwanted removal of the device.
## Materials of Use
The materials of the subject device are identical to the predicate device are substantially equivalent.
Patient-Contacting Materials – The following components are considered patient-contacting. All patient-contacting materials have been tested for biocompatibility according to the FDA Guidance and ISO-10993, or have been approved in a 510(k).
- . Retrieval Probe (Duration: ≤ 24 hours; Contact: Mucosal Tissue)
- Probe Thermoplastic polymer o
- o Magnet – Gold-plated magnet
- Catheter Assembly (Duration: ≤ 24 hours; Contact: Mucosal Tissue)
- Catheter Block copolymer o
- Strand Woven polyester o
- o Magnet - Gold-plated magnet
- Airway Tube – Silicone (Duration: ≤ 24 hours; Contact: Mucosal Tissue)
- Accessory Tubes (Duration: ≤ 24 hours; Contact: Externally Communicating with respiratory gas pathway)
- Tubes Polyvinyl chloride o
- Connectors Polyvinyl chloride о
## Non Patient-Contacting Materials – The following components are not patient-contacting.
- Stylet Assembly
- Stylet Handle Thermoplastic polymer o
- Stylet Wire Polymer-coated wire o
- Clip – Thermoplastic polymer
- Removal Pick Thermoplastic polymer ●
- Accessory Tube Flag – Adhesive paper
- Accessory Tube Tie – Polyamide
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## V. INDICATIONS FOR USE
### The Indications for Use statement is identical to the predicate device:
The device is indicated for use in patients requiring supplemental oxygenation, patients requiring capnographic monitoring, and patients requiring non-definitive airway support. To be used in one or any combination of the preceding circumstances.
## The contraindications are identical to the predicate device:
Contraindications include obstructions or abnormalities of the nasal passages, bleeding of the nasal passages or nasopharynx, facial, cranial, or basilar skull fractures, or other mid-face trauma. The devices are contraindicated for patient in respiratory arrest and patient taking anticoagulants or blood thinners. The devices should not be used on patients who may pull on the device to such a degree as to cause serious injury or harm.
## The Intended Use statement is identical to the predicate device:
The device is intended to support airway patency, aid in supplemental oxygen delivery and assist in respiratory gas sample collection for capnography. This device is intended to be used for one or in any combination of the preceding procedures.
## VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
The subject and the predicate device share the technological principles of non-definitive airway support and delivery of supplemental oxygen and sampling of carbon dioxide within the pharynx. Once connected to the anesthesia machine, the device is inserted into the patient's nasal passage and terminates in the pharynx. At a high level, the subject and predicate device are based on the following same technological elements:
- Device is non-sterile and is for single-use.
- . Device is inserted into the patient's nose and terminates in the pharynx.
- Device provides non-definitive airway support for patients who are breathing spontaneously.
- Device aids in the delivery of supplemental oxygen by connecting to an anesthesia machine and terminates in the pharynx.
- Device aids in respiratory gas sampling for capnography by connecting to an anesthesia machine and terminates in the pharynx.
- Device is in bodily contact with the mucosal tissue and the respiratory gas pathway.
The following technological differences exist between the subject device and the predicate device:
- The subject device is available in a version which does not include the magnetic securement components (retrieval probe assembly, catheter assembly and stylet assembly).
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- The subject device may be secured to the patient using surgical tape (not included with the device).
## VII. PEFORMANCE DATA
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
### Biocompatibility Testing
The subject device and the predicate device are both considered mucosal tissue-contacting and externally communicating with the respiratory gas pathway for a duration less than 24 hours. The biocompatibility evaluation for patient-contacting components of the finished device was performed in accordance with the draft guidance entitled "Use of International Standard ISO-10993", "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing,". The battery of testing included the following tests:
- Cytotoxicity
- Sensitization
- Irritation
- Gentoxicity
- Pyrogenicity
- Subacute Toxicity
- Implantation
## Mechanical Testing
The testing methods and functional specifications of the subject device are the methods and specifications of the predicate device. The following mechanical tests were performed for the subject and predicate devices:
- Tensile Testing
- Compression Testing
- Flow Testing
- Leak Testing
#### VIII. CONCLUSIONS
By comparison, the subject device has been determined to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device through design validation. The components are similar in design, materials and operation. Design validations were conducted in accordance with the test methods and design specifications defined in by the predicate device to demonstrate safety and effectiveness. The predicate device and subject device have the same indications for use and intended use. The overall purpose and physiological impact of the predicate and subject devices remain the same. Contraindications for the predicate and subject devices are also identical.
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