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# AEROCHAMBER MINI VENTILATION CHAMBER (K090065)

_Trudell Medical Intl. · CAF · Apr 9, 2009 · Anesthesiology · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Trudell Medical Intl.
- **Product Code:** [CAF](/submissions/AN/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/CAF.md)
- **Decision Date:** Apr 9, 2009
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Traditional
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 868.5630
- **Device Class:** Class 2
- **Review Panel:** Anesthesiology
- **Attributes:** Therapeutic

## Indications for Use

The AeroChamber mini Ventilation Chamber is a single patient, disposable device, intended to be used for the administration of metered dose inhaler medication prescribed by a physician or health care professional. The device is intended for use with patients on mechanical ventilation via resuscitation bag or ventilator circuit. The intended environments for use include the home, hospitals and clinics.

## Device Story

AeroChamber mini Ventilation Chamber is a disposable, single-patient-use accessory for metered dose inhalers (MDIs). Device connects to mechanical ventilation circuits or resuscitation bags to facilitate delivery of aerosolized medication to ventilated patients. Operated by clinicians or caregivers in hospitals, clinics, or home settings. Device acts as a spacer/holding chamber within the breathing circuit, allowing MDI actuation into the chamber for subsequent delivery to the patient via the ventilator or manual resuscitation bag. Benefits include improved medication delivery efficiency in ventilated patients.

## Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; bench testing only.

## Technological Characteristics

Disposable, single-patient-use ventilation chamber. Mechanical design for integration into ventilator circuits or resuscitation bags. Non-powered, passive device.

## Regulatory Identification

A nebulizer is a device intended to spray liquids in aerosol form into gases that are delivered directly to the patient for breathing. Heated, ultrasonic, gas, venturi, and refillable nebulizers are included in this generic type of device.

## Submission Summary (Full Text)

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## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

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## Public Health Service

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## APR 0 9 2009

Mr. Darryl Fisher Associate Director, Quality & Regulatory Afairs Trudell Medical International 725 Third Street London Ontario, Canada N5V 5G4

Re: K090065

Trade/Device Name: AeroChamber Mini Ventilation Chamber Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5630 Regulatory Class: II Product Code: CAF Dated: November 24, 2008 Received: January 9, 2009 .

Dear Mr. Fisher:

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 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 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.

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If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0110. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by . reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please contact the CDRH/Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance at 240-276-3464. For more information regarding the reporting of adverse events, please go to http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/mdr/.

You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (240) 276-3150 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.

Sincerely yours,

Anthony v. Watson for
Susan Runner, D.D.S., M.A.

Acting Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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510(k) Number:

 AeroChamber mini Ventilation Chamber Device Name:

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Indications for Use:

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The AeroChamber mini Ventilation Chamber is a single patient, disposable device, intended to be used for the administration of metered dose inhaler medication prescribed by a physician or health care professional. The device is intended for use with patients on mechanical ventilation via resuscitation bag or ventilator circuit. The intended environments for use include the home, hospitals and clinics.

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CONCURRENCE OF CDRH, OFFICE OF DEVICE EVALUATION (ODE)

 (Division Sign-Off)
 Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital
Infection Control, Dental Devices

| 510(k) Number: | K094465 |
|----------------|---------|
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| Prescription Use:   | <div> <span style="font-size: 2em;">✓</span> </div> |
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| (per 21CFR 801.109) | or Over the Counter Use:                            |

London, Ontario, CANADA N5V 5G4 • Telephone: +1(519) 455-7060 • Facsimile: +1(519) 455-6329 • www.trudellmed.com
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