The 5.0 Fr Arndt Endobronchial Blocker Set is intended to differentially intubate a patient's bronchus in order to isolate the left or right lung for procedures that require one-lung ventilation. The 5.0 Fr Arndt Endobronchial Blocker is indicated for pediatric populations, in children 1 year and older. The 9.0 Fr Arndt Endobronchial Blocker Set is intended to differentially intubate a patient's bronchus in order to isolate the left or right lung for procedures that require one-lung ventilation. The 9.0 Fr Arndt Endobronchial Blocker is indicated for adult use only.
Device Story
Device consists of blocker catheter with distal silicone balloon, proximal one-way valve, and pilot balloon assembly. Nylon guide loop at distal end attaches to bronchoscope tip for precise placement. Includes Arndt Multiport Airway Adapter, proximal straight connector, suction adapter, and syringe. Used in clinical settings (e.g., OR) by physicians to isolate lungs during procedures requiring one-lung ventilation. Bronchoscope assists in navigation. Output is physical isolation of lung via balloon inflation. Benefits include controlled lung collapse for surgical access.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included tensile strength, balloon shear loading, pressurization, inflation diameter, and burst testing. All tests performed at zero-time and after three-year accelerated aging. Results met all established acceptance criteria.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Nylon catheter shaft, silicone balloon/pilot assembly, polyamide/acetal components, PEEK reinforcement. Sensing/Actuation: Mechanical balloon inflation via air. Dimensions: 5.0 Fr and 9.0 Fr diameters; 50-78 cm lengths. Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (EtO).
Indications for Use
Indicated for differential intubation of a patient's bronchus to isolate the left or right lung for one-lung ventilation. 5.0 Fr version indicated for pediatric patients 1 year and older; 9.0 Fr version indicated for adult use only.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A tracheal/bronchial differential ventilation tube is a device used to isolate the left or the right lung of a patient for anesthesia or pulmonary function testing.
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August 2, 2016
Cook Incorporated Kotei Aoki Regulatory Affairs Specialist 750 Daniels Way Bloomington, Indiana 47404
Re: K160542
Trade/Device Name: 5.0 Fr Arndt Endobronchial Blocker Set 9.0 Fr Arndt Endobronchial Blocker Set Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5740 Regulation Name: Tracheal/Bronchial Differential Ventilation Tube Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: CBI Dated: July 1, 2016 Received: July 5, 2016
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K160542
#### Device Name
5.0 Fr Arndt Endobronchial Blocker Set 9.0 Fr Arndt Endobronchial Blocker Set
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The 5.0 Fr Arndt Endobronchial Blocker Set is intended to differentially intubate a patient's bronchus in order to isolate the left or right lung for procedures that require one-lung ventilation. The 5.0 Fr Arndt Endobronchial Blocker is indicated for pediatric populations, in children 1 year and older.
The 9.0 Fr Arndt Endobronchial Blocker Set is intended to differentially intubate a patient's bronchus in order to isolate the left or right lung for procedures that require one-lung ventilation. The 9.0 Fr Arndt Endobronchial Blocker is indicated for adult use only.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
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X | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary
## 5.0 Fr Arndt Endobronchial Blocker Set 9.0 Fr Arndt Endobronchial Blocker Set 21 CFR §868.5740 Date Prepared: August 1, 2016
#### Submitted By:
| Applicant: | Cook Incorporated |
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| Contact: | Kotei Aoki |
| Applicant Address: | Cook Incorporated |
| | 750 Daniels Way |
| | Bloomington, IN 47404 |
| Contact Phone Number: | (812) 335-3575 x102630 |
| Contact Fax Number: | (812) 332-0281 |
| Device Information: | |
| Trade Name: | 5.0 Fr Arndt Endobronchial Blocker Set |
| | 9.0 Fr Arndt Endobronchial Blocker Set |
| Common Name: | Endobronchial Blocker |
| Classification Name: | Tracheal/bronchial differential ventilation tube |
| Regulation | 21 CFR §868.5740 |
| Product Code | CBI |
## Predicate Devices:
- K962167, Bronchial Blocker ●
- . K002288, Arndt Pediatric Endobronchial Blocker
## Device Description:
The 5.0 Fr Arndt Endobronchial Blocker Set and the 9.0 Fr Arndt Endobronchial Blocker Set are comprised of a blocker catheter with a silicone balloon near the distal end. The proximal end of the blocker catheter is bonded with a one-way valve and a pilot balloon assembly. A nylon guide loop at the distal end of the blocker catheter is wrapped around the tip of the bronchoscope and tightened, in order for the bronchoscope to assist in the precise placement of the blocker catheter. An Arndt Multiport Airway Adapter, a proximal straight connector, a suction adapter, and a syringe are also provided with each set.
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### Intended Use:
The 5.0 Fr Arndt Endobronchial Blocker Set is intended to differentially intubate a patient's bronchus in order to isolate the left or right lung for procedures that require onelung ventilation. The 5.0 Fr Arndt Endobronchial Blocker is indicated for pediatric populations, in children 1 year and older.
The 9.0 Fr Arndt Endobronchial Blocker Set is intended to differentially intubate a patient's bronchus in order to isolate the left or right lung for procedures that require onelung ventilation. The 9.0 Fr Arndt Endobronchial Blocker is indicated for adult use only.
#### Comparison to Predicates:
The proposed 5.0 Fr Arndt Endobronchial Blocker Set is substantially equivalent to the predicate device the Arndt Pediatric Endobronchial Blocker (K002288) in that these devices have the same intended use, fundamental technological characteristics, method of operation, and materials of construction.
The proposed 9.0 Fr Arndt Endobronchial Blocker Set is substantially equivalent to the predicate device the Bronchial Blocker (K962167) in that these devices have the same intended use, fundamental technological characteristics, method of operation, and similar materials of construction.
The substantial equivalence of the modified devices to the predicate device is supported by testing. A substantial equivalence comparison of each proposed device is provided in Tables 1 and 2, respectively.
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| | | Predicate Device | Subject Device |
|-----------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | | Arndt Pediatric Endobronchial<br>Blocker K002288 | 5.0 Fr Arndt Endobronchial<br>Blocker Set |
| Regulation Number | | 21 CFR §868.5740 | Identical |
| Product Code | | CBI | Identical |
| Classification Name | | Tracheal/bronchial differential<br>ventilation tube | Identical |
| Class | | II | Identical |
| Intended Use | | Intended for use to differentially<br>intubate a patient's bronchus in<br>order to isolate the left or right<br>lung for procedures which require<br>one-lung ventilation. | Identical* |
| | Material | Nylon | Identical |
| | Centimeter Marker | Yes | Identical |
| Catheter | Inner Diameter (in) | 0.028 | Identical |
| Shaft | Outer Diameter (Fr) | 5.0 | Identical |
| | Length (cm) | 50 | 50, 65 |
| | Tip Shape | Straight | Identical |
| | Number of Sideports | None | Identical |
| | Snare Material | Nylon | Identical |
| | Adapter Material | Polyamide | Identical |
| Guide | Cap Material | Acetal | Identical |
| Loop<br>Snare | Usable Loop length along<br>Semi-Major Axis (mm) | 5 | 10 |
| | May Be Reinserted<br>(reinforcement material) | No | Identical |
| | Material | Silicone | Identical |
| | Length (mm) | 8 | Identical |
| Distal | Shape | Elliptical, Spherical | Spherical |
| Balloon | Inflation Media | Air | Identical |
| | Inflation Volume (cc) | 2 | 0.5 – 2 |
| | Inflation Diameter (in) | 0.150 | Identical |
| Manifold | Y-shape fitting Material | Polyamide | Identical |
| Assembly | Pilot Balloon Assembly<br>Material | Silicone | Identical |
| | Used in Conjunction with<br>Endotracheal Tube | Yes | Identical |
| Used in Conjunction with<br>Bronchoscope | | Yes | Identical |
| | Accessory Components | Arndt Multiport Airway Adapter,<br>Proximal Straight Connector,<br>Syringe | Arndt Multiport Airway<br>Adapter, Proximal Straight<br>Connector, Syringe, Suction<br>Adapter |
| Packaging | | Tyvek/polyethylene film pouch | Identical |
| Sterilization | | EtO | Identical |
| | | Predicate Device<br>Bronchial Blocker<br>K962167 | Subject Device<br>9.0 Fr Arndt Endobronchial<br>Blocker Set |
| Regulation Number | | 21 CFR §868.5740 | Identical |
| Product Code | | CBI | Identical |
| Classification Name | | Tracheal/bronchial differential<br>ventilation tube | Identical |
| Class | | II | Identical |
| Intended Use | | Intended for use to differentially<br>intubate a patient's bronchus in<br>order to isolate the left or right<br>lung for procedures which require<br>one-lung ventilation. | Identical |
| Catheter<br>Shaft | Material | Polyethylene | Nylon |
| | Centimeter Marker | Yes | Identical |
| | Inner Diameter (in) | 0.068 | Identical |
| | Outer Diameter (Fr) | 9.0 | Identical |
| | Length (cm) | 78 | 65, 78 |
| | Tip Shape | Straight | Identical |
| | Number of Sideports | None | 2 |
| Guide<br>Loop<br>Snare | Snare Material | Nylon | Identical |
| | Adapter Material | Acetal | Polyamide |
| | Cap Material | Acetal | Identical |
| | Usable Loop length along<br>Semi-Major Axis (mm) | 15 | Identical |
| | May Be Reinserted<br>(reinforcement material) | No | Yes (Polyetheretherketone) |
| Distal<br>Balloon | Material | Silicone | Identical |
| | Length (mm) | 23 | Identical |
| | Shape | Elliptical, Spherical | Spherical |
| | Inflation Media | Air | Identical |
| | Inflation Volume (cc) | 6 | 4 - 8 |
| | Inflation Diameter (in) | 0.350 - 0.450 | Identical |
| Manifold<br>Assembly | Y-shape fitting Material | Acetal | Polyamide |
| | Pilot Balloon Assembly<br>Material | Silicone | Identical |
| Used in Conjunction with<br>Endotracheal Tube | | Yes | Identical |
| Used in Conjunction with<br>Bronchoscope | | Yes | Identical |
| Accessory Components | | Arndt Multiport Airway Adapter,<br>Proximal Straight Connector,<br>Syringe | Arndt Multiport Airway<br>Adapter, Proximal Straight<br>Connector, Syringe, Suction<br>Adapter |
| Packaging | | Tyvek/polyethylene film pouch | Identical |
| Sterilization | | EtO | Identical |
Table 1 Substantial Equivalence Comparison – 5.0 Fr Arndt Endobronchial Blocker Set
* The 5.0 French Arndt Endobronchial Blocker is indicated for pediatric populations, in children 1 year and older. The predicate (K002288) was also indicated for pediatric use.
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### Technological Characteristics:
The following tests have been conducted to ensure reliable design and performance under the specified design requirements:
- Tensile Tests (the Catheter Shaft, the Distal Sideport, the Snare-to-Proximal . Manifold Bond, the Hub-to-Shaft Bond, and the Pilot Balloon Assembly-to-Manifold) (Zero-Time, Three-Year Accelerated Aged) - The peak load value of the test articles was demonstrated to be greater than or equal to the established acceptance criteria.
- Analysis of Re-insertion Method of Snare (Zero-Time) This test was performed . for characterization only.
- . Balloon Shear Loading Test (Zero-Time, Three-Year Accelerated Aged) – The test articles do not completely separate from the catheter shaft (both proximal and distal balloon bonds fail, i.e.) or, if the balloon ruptures, not fragment. The acceptance criteria were met.
- . Pressurization Testing (Zero-Time, Three-Year Accelerated Aged) - The test articles do not exhibit signs of leakage or burst while pressurized. The acceptance criteria were met.
- Balloon Inflation Test (Zero-Time. Three-Year Accelerated Aged) The inflation . diameter of the test articles were demonstrated to be greater than the established acceptance criteria.
- Balloon Burst Testing (Zero-Time, Three-Year Accelerated Aged) The . minimum failure volume of the test articles were demonstrated to be greater than the established acceptance criteria.
The results of these tests support a conclusion that the 5.0 Fr Arndt Endobronchial Blocker Set and the 9.0 Fr Arndt Endobronchial Blocker Set met the design input requirements based on the intended use and support the conclusion that these devices do not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness as compared to the predicate device. The subject devices are therefore substantially equivalent to the predicate devices, the Bronchial Blocker (Cook Incorporated, K962167) and the Arndt Pediatric Endobronchial Blocker (Cook Incorporated, K002288).
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