K202970 · Inovytech Medical Solutions , Ltd. · CBK · Jan 29, 2021 · Anesthesiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K202970
Device Name
Ventway Sparrow
Applicant
Inovytech Medical Solutions , Ltd.
Product Code
CBK · Anesthesiology
Decision Date
Jan 29, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 868.5895
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Ventway Sparrow ventilator is intended to provide continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for the care of individuals who require mechanical ventilation. Specifically, the ventilator is applicable for adult and pediatric patients weighing at least 5 kg (11 lb.), who require the following types of ventilatory support: SIMV VC PS, SIMV PC PS or CPAP. The Ventway Sparrow lung ventilator is intended for emergency use and during transportation. It may be used for invasive (via an endotracheal tube and tracheostomy) or noninvasive (full non-vented ventilation face mask) ventilation presets. It may be used in hospital (transport) and field environments. Models VWSP100MR and VWSP900MR may be used in a Magnetic Resonance (MR) environment up to 3 Tesla. The ventilator is a restricted medical device intended for use by qualified, trained personnel under the direction of a physician.
Device Story
Portable ventilator for invasive/non-invasive support; used in hospital, transport, and field environments by qualified personnel. Inputs: atmospheric air; user-set parameters (Tidal Volume, Rate, PEEP, FiO2). Operation: blower-based positive pressure delivery; controlled via rotary encoder/push-button interface with 1.8" TFT LCD display. Outputs: mechanical ventilation; real-time monitoring of PEEP, PIP, Tidal Volume, I:E ratio, Breath rate, Minute Volume. Alarms: extensive set including disconnect, apnea, pressure, and battery alerts. Benefits: provides life-sustaining respiratory support in mobile/emergency settings; MR-conditional models (VWSP100MR/VWSP900MR) allow use in 3 Tesla MRI environments. Healthcare providers use output data to adjust ventilation settings and monitor patient status.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Performance validated via cleaning/disinfection, durability, biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5/10, ISO 18562-2/3), electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), EMC, RFID immunity, environmental testing, and adherence to ISO 80601-2-12 and ISO 10651-3. Comparative waveform testing and human factors/usability studies performed.
Technological Characteristics
Blower-based positive pressure ventilator. Materials: biocompatible (ISO 10993/18562). Power: AC/DC, rechargeable Li-Ion or non-rechargeable Li-Mn batteries. Interface: 1.8" TFT LCD (160x128, ST7735 driver) with rotary encoder. Connectivity: standalone. MR-conditional (ASTM F2119) up to 3 Tesla. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-12, ISO 80601-2-12, IEC 62304, EN 1789, RTCA DO-160G.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult and pediatric patients weighing ≥5 kg requiring mechanical ventilation (SIMV-VC, SIMV-PC, or CPAP) in emergency, transport, hospital, or field environments. Contraindications not specified.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A continuous ventilator (respirator) is a device intended to mechanically control or assist patient breathing by delivering a predetermined percentage of oxygen in the breathing gas. Adult, pediatric, and neonatal ventilators are included in this generic type of device.
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Inovytech Medical Solutions Ltd. % Paul Dryden Consultant c/o ProMedic, LLC 131 Bay Point Dr. NE St. Petersburg, Florida 33704
# Re: K202970
Trade/Device Name: Ventway Sparrow Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5895 Regulation Name: Continuous Ventilator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: CBK Dated: September 29, 2020 Received: September 30, 2020
# Dear Paul Dryden:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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Brandon Blakely, PhD Acting Assistant Director DHT1C: Division of ENT, Sleep Disordered Breathing, Respiratory and Anesthesia Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
### K202970
Device Name
### Ventway Sparrow
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Ventway Sparrow ventilator is intended to provide continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for the care of individuals who require mechanical ventilation. Specifically, the ventilator is applicable for adult and pediatric patients weighing at least 5 kg ( 1 1b.), who require the following types of ventilatory support: SIMV VC PS, SIMV PC PS or CPAP.
The Ventway Sparrow lung ventilator is intended for emergency use and during transportation. It may be used for invasive (via an endotracheal tube and tracheostomy) or noninvasive (full non-vented ventilation face mask) ventilation presets. It may be used in hospital (transport) and field environments.
Models VWSP100MR and VWSP900MR may be used in a Magnetic Resonance (MR) environment up to 3 Tesla.
The ventilator is a restricted medical device intended for use by qualified, trained personnel under the direction of a physician.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
XX Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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| Date Prepared: | 29-Jan-21 |
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| Inovytec Medical Solutions Ltd. | |
| | 5 HaTidhar St., |
| | Raanana 4366507, Israel |
| | Tel: +972 9 779 41 35 |
| Official Contact: | Dana Hofeller – QA&RA Manager |
| Submission Correspondent: | Paul Dryden |
| | ProMedic, LLC |
| Proprietary or Trade Name: | Ventway Sparrow |
| Common/Usual Name: | Ventilator, Continuous, Facility Use |
| Regulation Number: | 21CFR 868.5895 |
| Regulation Code: | Ventilator, Continuous, Facility Use |
| Product Code: | CBK |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
| Predicate Device: | K083688 - LTV® 1200 MR Conditional Ventilator - Pulmonetic Systems Inc. |
### Device Description:
The Ventway Sparrow ventilator (a.k.a. Ventway Ventilator / Ventway System) is a portable ventilator, used for transport, in prehospital, field hospital, and hospital settings.
The ventilator is suitable for non-invasive ventilation for a full non-vented ventilation face mask or for invasive ventilation via an endotracheal tube or tracheostomy.
The Ventway is available in 2 models plus MR conditional use:
- . VWSP-100 Civil Model
- VWSP-100MR Civil Model ●
- VWSP-900 Robust Model ●
- VWSP-900MR Robust Model
### Indications for Use:
The Ventway Sparrow ventilator is intended to provide continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for the care of individuals who require mechanical ventilation. Specifically, the ventilator is applicable for adult and pediatric patients weighing at least 5 kg (11 lb.), who require the following types of ventilatory support: SIMV - VC (PS), SIMV-PC, or CPAP.
The Ventway Sparrow lung ventilator is intended for emergency use and during transportation. It may be used for invasive (via an endotracheal tube and tracheostomy) or noninvasive (full nonvented ventilation face mask) ventilation presets. It may be used in hospitals, pre-hospital (transport) and field environments.
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### 510(k) Summary Page 2 of 6
Models VWSP100MR and VWSP900MR may be used in a Magnetic Resonance (MR) environment up to 3 Tesla.
The ventilator is a restricted medical device intended for use by qualified, trained personnel under the direction of a physician.
# Patient Population:
Adult and pediatric patients weighing at least 5 kg (11 lb.)
### Environments of use:
Hospitals, pre-hospital (transport) and field environments
Table 1 is a comparison - Subject Device vs. the Predicate, K083688 - LTV 1200.
| Table | 1 |
|-------|---|
| | |
| Technological | Ventway Sparrow<br>Inovytec Ltd. | Predicate - LTV 1200 MR Conditional<br>Ventilator Pulmonetic Systems Inc. -<br>K083688 |
|--------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Characteristic | | |
| Product Code, Class | CBK, Class II | CBK, Class II |
| Indications for Use | The Ventway Sparrow ventilator is intended to<br>provide continuous or intermittent ventilatory<br>support for the care of individuals who require<br>mechanical ventilation. Specifically, the<br>ventilator is applicable for adult and pediatric<br>patients weighing at least 5 kg (11 lb.), who<br>require the following types of ventilatory<br>support: SIMV - VC (PS), SIMV-PC, or CPAP.<br><br>The Ventway Sparrow lung ventilator is<br>intended for emergency use and during<br>transportation. It may be used for invasive (via<br>an endotracheal tube and tracheostomy) or<br>noninvasive (full non-vented ventilation face<br>mask) ventilation presets. It may be used in<br>hospitals, pre-hospital (transport) and field<br>environments.<br><br>Models VWSP100MR and VWSP900MR may<br>be used in a Magnetic Resonance (MR)<br>environment up to 3 Tesla.<br><br>The ventilator is a restricted medical device<br>intended for use by qualified, trained personnel<br>under the direction of a physician. | The LTV® 1200 ventilator is intended to<br>provide continuous or intermittent ventilatory<br>support for the care of the individuals who<br>require mechanical ventilation. Specifically,<br>the ventilator is applicable for adult and<br>pediatric patients weighing at least 5kg (11<br>lbs.), who require the following types of<br>ventilatory support: PPV, Assist/Control,<br>SIMV, CPAP, or NPPV. |
| User Population | Qualified, trained personnel under the direction<br>of a physician. | Qualified, trained personnel under the direction<br>of a physician. |
| Target Population | Adults and pediatric patients weighing ≥5 kg | Adults and pediatric patients weighing ≥5 kg |
| Environment Used | Hospitals, field, transport | Institutional, home or transport settings |
| Energy Used /<br>Delivered | No energy delivered | No energy delivered |
| Design: | The Ventway Sparrow consists of a ventilator<br>unit with an LCD screen and a single use<br>patient circuit | The LTV® 1200 consists of a ventilator unit<br>with LCD displays and a reusable patient<br>circuit |
| Technological<br>Characteristic | Ventway Sparrow<br>Inovytec Ltd. | Predicate - LTV 1200 MR Conditional<br>Ventilator Pulmonetic Systems Inc. -<br>K083688 |
| -<br>Mechanism of<br>Action | The Ventway Sparrow provides continuous or<br>intermittent ventilatory support. | The LTV® 1200 provides continuous or<br>intermittent ventilatory support. |
| -<br>Components | The Ventway Sparrow consists of the following<br>components:<br>- Ventilator<br>- Patient Circuit<br>- AC/DC Power Supply<br>- DC/DC Power Adapter<br>- Rechargeable Battery Pack<br>- Non-rechargeable Battery Pack<br>- Oxygen Mixer (external)<br>- Oxygen enrichment kit<br>- Inlet Filter | The LTV® 1200 consists of the following<br>components:<br>- Ventilator<br>- Patient Circuit<br>- AC/DC Power Adapter<br>- DC/DC Power Adapter |
| -<br>Dimensions<br>(HxWxD) | 2.36" x 6.5" x 6.57"<br>(6.0 cm x 16.5 cm x 16.7 cm) | 3.25" x 10.5" x 13.5"<br>(8.4 cm x 27 cm x 38 cm) |
| -<br>Weight | Standard version - 2.2 lbs. (1 kg)<br>Robust version - 2.64 lbs. (1.2 kg) | 14.5 lbs. (6.5 kg) |
| -<br>Battery | Rechargeable: Lithium Ion<br>Non-rechargeable: Li-Mn | Rechargeable: Sealed Lead Acid |
| -<br>Duration per charge | 4 hr. @ VT=500ml, 12bmp, PEEP=5cmH2O,<br>FIO2=21% | 1hr @ VT=800ml, 15bmp, PEEP=5cmH2O,<br>FIO2=21% |
| -<br>External power<br>supply | Input: 100 - 264 VAC/ 50-60 Hz, max 1.6 A<br>Output: 16-28 VDC, 120 W | Input: 100 to 250 VAC/ 50-60 Hz<br>Output: 13 VDC |
| -<br>Display/User<br>Interface | LCD: SPI 1.8" TFT 160x128 driver st7735,<br>Rotary encoder selector integrated with push<br>button | 7- segment control display, LEDs, push buttons<br>and a control knob |
| Performance | • SIMV-VC (PS) (a.k.a SIMV)<br>• CPAP<br>• Apnea Backup Ventilation<br>• Control (Trigger sensitivity "off")<br>• Assist/Control (AC)<br>• SIMV-PC | • SIMV<br>• CPAP<br>• Apnea Backup Ventilation<br>• Control (Trigger sensitivity "--")<br>• Assist/Control (AC)<br>• NPPV |
| -<br>Basic and Advanced<br>User Modes | Yes | Yes |
| -<br>Manual Triggered<br>Breath | Yes | Yes |
| -<br>Air Source | Atmospheric | Atmospheric |
| -<br>Controls | "Multi-function" control knob | Dedicated control buttons and knob |
| -<br>Monitors | PEEP, PIP ,Tidal Volume (Vt), I:E ratio,<br>Breath rate (bpm), Minute Volume | PEEP, PIP, Tidal Volume (Vt), I:E Ratio,<br>Breath rate (bpm), MAP, Minute Volume |
| Settings: | | |
| -<br>Tidal Volume<br>[mL/breath] | 50-2000 | 50-2000 |
| -<br>Respiratory Rate<br>[bpm] | 1-60 | 5-80 |
| -<br>Inspiratory Time<br>(sec) | 0.3-4 ±10% | 0.3-9.9 ±0.05 s |
| -<br>PIP Limit [cmH2O] | 11-60 ±5 | 5-100 |
| Technological | Ventway Sparrow<br>Inovytec Ltd. | Predicate - LTV 1200 MR Conditional<br>Ventilator Pulmonetic Systems Inc. -<br>K083688 |
| - PEEP [cmH2O] | 0-20 | 5-20 |
| - Supplemental<br>Oxygen (FiO2) | 21% to 95% ±5 | 21% to 50% ±3<br>51% to 95% ±5 |
| - Alarms | Blower malfunction<br>Tube disconnect<br>Patient disconnect<br>Apnea<br>System recovered from a crash<br>Battery empty<br>Sensor disconnect<br>Low respiratory rate<br>High minute volume<br>Low minute volume<br>High inspiratory pressure<br>Low inspiratory pressure<br>Leak<br>Inverse I:E ratio<br>High temperature<br>Expiratory valve blocked<br>High PEEP<br>Low PEEP<br>High respiratory rate<br>Tidal Volume Limit Reached<br>Low tidal volume<br>Low pressure<br>Battery low<br>High Voltage<br>Replace filter<br>Service needed<br>Altitude out of range<br>Unexpected Restart | Start-up Self-Test<br>Circuit Disconnect<br>Over Pressure/Blockage<br>Apnea<br>External power indicator<br>Low and Empty Battery<br>Detect Spontaneous Breath<br>High PEEP |
| Patient Breathing<br>Circuit<br>Disposable | Single limb<br>Exhalation valve and PEEP valve<br>User to add legally marketed non-rebreathing<br>valve | Exhalation valve and PEEP valve |
| Accessories – User<br>supplied | Bacterial / Viral Filter<br>HME<br>Non-rebreathing Valve (22mm O.D. inlet x<br>22mm I.D. outlet, resistance < 0.5 cmH2O) | Bacterial / Viral Filter<br>HME |
| Standards Met | IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-2<br>IEC 60601-1-12<br>ISO 80601-2-12<br>IEC 62304<br>EN 1789<br>RTCA DO-160G<br>RFID AIM7351731<br>ASTM F2119 - 3 Tesla | IEC 601-1<br>IEC 68-2-27<br>IEC 68-2-6<br>IEC 68-2-34<br>MIL-STD-810E |
| Technological<br>Characteristic | Ventway Sparrow<br>Inovytec Ltd. | Predicate - LTV 1200 MR Conditional<br>Ventilator Pulmonetic Systems Inc. -<br>K083688 |
| Biocompatibility | Externally communicating, tissue, prolonged<br>duration<br>ISO 10993-5<br>ISO 10993-10<br>ISO 18562-2<br>ISO 18562-3 | Externally communicating, tissue, prolonged<br>duration |
| Human Factors /<br>Usability | Preformed with the identified user group | |
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# 510(k) Summary
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### 510(k) Summary Page 4 of 6
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### 510(k) Summary Page 5 of 6
### Substantial Equivalence Discussion
The Ventway Sparrow has the same intended use and similar technological characteristics and principles of operation as the predicate LTV 1200, K083688.
### Indications for Use
The Ventway Sparrow ventilator is intended to provide continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for the care of individuals who require mechanical ventilation. It may be used for invasive or noninvasive ventilation presets. It may be used in hospital (transport) and field environments.
This is similar to the predicate.
### Technological Characteristics
Both devices have blower-based technology to provide positive pressure and have applicable alarms and sensors to maintain performance within their specifications.
### Non-clinical Testing
Performance testing included:
- Cleaning and Disinfection ●
- Durability ●
- Biocompatibility ●
- Software Verification and Validation ●
- Electrical Safety ●
- Electromagnetic Compatibility
- RFID Immunity
- Environmental
- ISO 80601-2-12 Medical electrical equipment Part 2-12: Particular requirements for the . safety of lung ventilators - Critical care ventilators [Including: Technical Corrigendum 1 (2011)]
- . ISO 10651-3: 1997 Lung ventilators for medical use - Part 3: Particular requirements for emergency and transport ventilators
- Comparative waveform testing
- Conical connectors ●
- MRI
- Altitude ●
- Human Factors / Usability
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### 510(k) Summary Page 6 of 6
The results demonstrate similar performance.
# Substantial Equivalence Conclusion
The sponsor has demonstrated through performance testing, design and features, and non-clinical testing that the proposed device and predicate have been found to substantially equivalent.
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