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# FLO-RITE (K041057)

_Ameriflo Corp. · NFB · Aug 12, 2004 · Anesthesiology · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Ameriflo Corp.
- **Product Code:** [NFB](/submissions/AN/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/NFB.md)
- **Decision Date:** Aug 12, 2004
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Traditional
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 868.5905
- **Device Class:** Class 2
- **Review Panel:** Anesthesiology
- **Attributes:** Therapeutic

## Indications for Use

The Flo-Rite Conserving Device Regulator is intended for prescription use only, to be used in conjunction with a portable oxygen tank for supplemental oxygen therapy for in-home or ambulatory application.

## Device Story

Flo-Rite and Flo-Rite II are oxygen-conserving regulators designed for use with portable oxygen tanks. The device attaches to an oxygen cylinder to regulate flow and conserve oxygen supply during supplemental therapy. It is intended for use in home or ambulatory settings by patients under prescription. The device functions as a mechanical regulator to manage oxygen delivery, extending the duration of portable oxygen supplies for the patient.

## Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; bench testing only.

## Technological Characteristics

Mechanical oxygen-conserving regulator for portable oxygen tanks. Designed for supplemental oxygen therapy delivery.

## Regulatory Identification

A noncontinuous ventilator (intermittent positive pressure breathing-IPPB) is a device intended to deliver intermittently an aerosol to a patient's lungs or to assist a patient's breathing.

## Submission Summary (Full Text)

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

AUG 1 2 2004

Mr. Matthew Thie Engineer Ameriflo Corporation 478 Gradle Drive Carmel, Indiana 46032

Re: K041057

Trade/Device Name: Flo-Rite and Flo-Rite II Regulation Number: 868.5905 Regulation Name: Noncontinuous Ventilator (IPPB) Regulatory Class: II Product Code: NFB Dated: July 9, 2004 Received: July 13, 2004

Dear Mr. Thie:

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.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such 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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Chiu Lin, Ph.D. 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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478 Gradle Dr. • Carmel Industrial Park • Carmel, IN 46032 • 800-976-2390 • 317-844-2019 • Fax 317-844-7164 www.ameriflo.com

## Indications for Use

## 510 (k) Number (if known): K041057

Device Name: Flo-Rite and Flo-Rite II

Indications for Use: The Flo-Rite Conserving Device Regulator is intended for prescription use only, to be used in conjunction with a portable oxygen tank for supplemental oxygen therapy for in-home or ambulatory application.

Prescription Use _ X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

AND/OR

Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

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

510(k) Number:

2-1

AP

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