The Baxter Meridian Hemodialysis machine is part of a high permeability hemodialysis system, which consists of a controlled dialysate delivery system that incorporates an ultrafiltration controller to prevent excessive loss of water from the patient's blood, an extracorporeal blood set and a high permeability dialyzer. The standard features of the Meridian machine include high blood flow rate capacity (for shortened hemodialysis treatment time), automatic ultrafiltration control, standard and variable bicarbonate and sodium capabilities and automated chemical disinfection. The Meridian machine will operate in either the bicarbonate or acetate mode for concentrates. The Meridian machine is designed to operate in the chronic and acute dialysis environment.
Device Story
Baxter Meridian Hemodialysis Machine is a single-patient instrument for hemodialysis. It prepares dialysis solution, circulates blood through an extracorporeal circuit and high-permeability dialyzer, and monitors system safety. Features include high blood flow rates, automatic ultrafiltration control, and variable sodium/bicarbonate delivery. Patient prescriptions are entered via data card. Optional features include automated blood pressure monitoring, heparin pump, and sodium administration button. Used in chronic and acute dialysis settings by clinical staff. The device automates fluid removal and chemical disinfection, assisting clinicians in managing patient treatment parameters and ensuring safe operating conditions during dialysis.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence is based on technological identity to the predicate device.
Indicated for patients requiring hemodialysis in chronic or acute dialysis environments. Used as part of a high permeability hemodialysis system for extracorporeal blood treatment.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A high permeability hemodialysis system is a device intended for use as an artificial kidney system for the treatment of patients with renal failure, fluid overload, or toxemic conditions by performing such therapies as hemodialysis, hemofiltration, hemoconcentration, and hemodiafiltration. Using a hemodialyzer with a semipermeable membrane that is more permeable to water than the semipermeable membrane of the conventional hemodialysis system (§ 876.5820), the high permeability hemodialysis system removes toxins or excess fluid from the patient's blood using the principles of convection (via a high ultrafiltration rate) and/or diffusion (via a concentration gradient in dialysate). During treatment, blood is circulated from the patient through the hemodialyzer's blood compartment, while the dialysate solution flows countercurrent through the dialysate compartment. In this process, toxins and/or fluid are transferred across the membrane from the blood to the dialysate compartment. The hemodialysis delivery machine controls and monitors the parameters related to this processing, including the rate at which blood and dialysate are pumped through the system, and the rate at which fluid is removed from the patient. The high permeability hemodialysis system consists of the following devices:(1) The hemodialyzer consists of a semipermeable membrane with an in vitro ultrafiltration coefficient (K uf ) greater than 8 milliliters per hour per conventional millimeter of mercury, as measured with bovine or expired human blood, and is used with either an automated ultrafiltration controller or anther method of ultrafiltration control to prevent fluid imbalance.(2) The hemodialysis delivery machine is similar to the extracorporeal blood system and dialysate delivery system of the hemodialysis system and accessories (§ 876.5820), with the addition of an ultrafiltration controller and mechanisms that monitor and/or control such parameters as fluid balance, dialysate composition, and patient treatment parameters (e.g., blood pressure, hematocrit, urea, etc.). (3) The high permeability hemodialysis system accessories include, but are not limited to, tubing lines and various treatment related monitors (e.g., dialysate pH, blood pressure, hematocrit, and blood recirculation monitors).
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II. The special controls for this device are FDA's:(1) “Use of International Standard ISO 10993 ‘Biological Evaluation of Medical Device—Part I: Evaluation and Testing,’ ”
(2) “Guidance for the Content of 510(k)s for Conventional and High Permeability Hemodialyzers,”
(3) “Guidance for Industry and CDRH Reviewers on the Content of Premarket Notifications for Hemodialysis Delivery Systems,”
(4) “Guidance for the Content of Premarket Notifications for Water Purification Components and Systems for Hemodialysis,” and
(5) “Guidance for Hemodialyzer Reuse Labeling.”
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Submission Summary (Full Text)
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K053539
MAY 2 4 2006
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## 510(k) SUMMARY BAXTER MERIDIAN HEMODIALYSIS MACHINE
| Submitter's name, addresss, phone, fax, contact person | David E. Curtin<br>Baxter Healthcare Corporation<br>Renal Division<br>1620 Waukegan Road<br>McGaw Park, IL 60085<br>(847) 473-6079<br>(847) 473-6952 (FAX) |
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| Date prepared | |
| Trade name of device | Baxter Meridian Hemodialysis Machine |
| Common name | Hemodialysis Machine |
| Classification name | High Permeability Hemodialysis System<br>(per 21CFR 867.5860) |
| Substantially equivalent devices | Baxter Meridian Hemodialysis Machine - K992894 |
| Description of the device | The Baxter Meridian is a single patient hemodialysis instrument that prepares dialysis solution, circulates blood through an extracorporeal circuit of blood tubing and hemodialyzer, and monitors the system for safe operating conditions. Its features include high blood flow rates, automatic ultrafiltration control, variable sodium and bicarbonate dialysis capabilities, and patient prescription entry through a patient data card. Optional features include automated patient blood pressure monitoring, a heparin pump and a sodium administration button. |
| Intended use of the device | The Baxter Meridian Hemodialysis machine is part of a high permeability hemodialysis system, which consists of a controlled dialysate delivery system that incorporates an ultrafiltration controller to prevent excessive loss of water from the patient's blood, an extracorporeal blood set and a high permeability dialyzer. The standard features of the Meridian machine include high blood flow rate capacity (for shortened hemodialysis treatment time), automatic ultrafiltration control, standard and variable bicarbonate and sodium capabilities and automated chemical disinfection. The Meridian machine will operate in either the bicarbonate or acetate mode for concentrates. The Meridian machine is designed to operate in the chronic and acute dialysis environment. |
| Comparison of technological characteristics between new and predicate devices | The Baxter Meridian Hemodialysis Machine is technologically the same as the predicate device. |
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## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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MAY 2 4 2006
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Blvd. Rockville MD 20850
David E. Curtin, R.A.C. Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs Baxter Healthcare Corporation Renal Division, MPGR-A2E 1620 Waukegan Road MCGAW PARK IL 60085
Re: K053539
Trade/Device Name: Meridian Hemodialysis Machine Regulation Number: 21 CFR §876.5860 Regulation Name: High permeability hemodialysis system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: KDI Dated: April 25, 2006 Received: April 27, 2006
Dear Mr. Curtin:
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 (Premarket Approval), 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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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); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (OS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) rms lotes notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally prematics notification - results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please 11 you don't Epocked Compliance at one of the following numbers, based on the regulation number at the top of this letter:
| 21 CFR 876.xxxx | (Gastroenterology/Renal/Urology) | 240-276-0115 |
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| 21 CFR 892.xxxx | (Radiology). | 240-276-0120 |
| Other | | 240-276-0100 |
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 Also, process not regaratin other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from CI I 60 : 77). I ou may overn outs getternational and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html
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Nancy C. Brogdon
Nancy C. Brogdon Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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Meridian Hemodialysis Machine 510(k) Premarket Notification
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## INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT
510(k) Number (if known): K053539
Device Name: Meridian Hemodialysis Machine
The Baxter Meridian Hemodialysis Machine is part of a high permeability hemodialysis system, which consists of a controlled dialysate delivery system that incorporates an ultrafiltration controller to prevent excessive loss of water from the patient's blood, an extracorporeal blood set and a high permeability dialyzer. The standard features of the Meridian machine include high blood flow rate capacity (for shortened hemodialysis treatment time), automatic ultrafiltration control, standard and variable bicarbonate and sodium capabilities and automated chemical disinfection. The Meridian machine will operate in either the bicarbonate or acetate mode for concentrates. The Meridian machine is designed to operate in the chronic and acute dialysis environment.
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Prescription Use
(Per 21 CFR 801.109)
OR Over-The-Counter Use
Nancy C Brogdon
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number
Baxter Confidential
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