The Inspiration™ Ventilator System with Smart Positive Airway Pressure (SPAP) and Volume Targeted Ventilation (VTV) options is indicated for use with a wide range of patients from infant through adult, requiring respiratory support for a wide range of clinical conditions in hospital, hospital-type facilities and intra-hospital transport.
Device Story
Inspiration Ventilator System provides continuous respiratory support via pressure/volume-based mandatory and spontaneous breaths. Device modifications add Smart Positive Airway Pressure (SPAP) for biphasic pressure with spontaneous breathing at two PEEP baselines, and Volume Targeted Ventilation (VTV) for tidal volume targeting via breath-to-breath pressure adjustments (including Pressure Regulated Volume Control, Volume Support, and Automode). Used in hospitals/intra-hospital transport by trained personnel. Clinicians configure settings (tidal volume, rate, PEEP, FIO2, etc.) via user interface; device delivers ventilation and monitors alarms. Automode provides safety backup by transitioning to mandatory breaths if patient stops breathing. Benefits include optimized respiratory support and patient safety through automated volume targeting and backup ventilation.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Verification and validation testing performed per FDA's 1998 software guidance and international standards (EN60601-1, EN60601-1-2, EN794-1). Testing confirmed device meets specifications.
Technological Characteristics
Continuous ventilator; software-based modifications for SPAP and VTV modes. Hardware, pneumatic design, and electrical circuitry unchanged from predicate. Standards: EN60601-1:1990, EN 60601-1-2:1993, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 601-1M90:1994, UL 2601-1:1994, EN 794-1. Operates on AC/internal power. User interface for setting tidal volume (min 10mL), inspiratory pressure (min 1 cm H2O), rate, I:E ratio, PEEP, FIO2, rise time, exhalation sensitivity.
Indications for Use
Indicated for infant through adult patients requiring pressure-based or volume-based continuous respiratory support for various clinical conditions in hospital or intra-hospital transport settings. Contraindicated for use in the presence of flammable anesthetics.
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.
Siemens - Elma AB. Servoi Ventilator with BiVent (K022132)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# JAN 16 2004
## SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS
| SUBMITTER: | eVent Medical Ltd. |
|--------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| DATE: | October 31, 2003 |
| COMMON NAME: | Continuous Ventilator |
| PROPRIETARY NAME: | Inspiration™ Ventilator System with Smart<br>Positive Airway Pressure (SPAP) and<br>Volume Targeted Ventilation (VTV) options |
| CONTACT: | Robbie Walsh, VP Quality Assurance &<br>Regulatory Affairs |
| | eVent Medical Ltd. |
| | 6A Lisoban Business Park |
| | Tuam Road |
| | Galway, |
| | Ireland. |
| | Tel: + 353 91 764472 |
| | Fax: + 353 91 764379 |
| CLASSIFICATION: | Class II per 21 CFR 868.5895 |
| | Continuous Ventilator |
| PREDICATE DEVICES: | |
e Vent Medical Ltd. is claiming substantial equivalence to the following predicate medical devices:
| Predicate Device | 510(k) Number | Classification |
|-----------------------------------------------------|---------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
| eVent Medical Ltd..<br>Inspiration™ Ventilator | K021112 | Class II,<br>Continuous Ventilator<br>per 21 CFR 868.5895 |
| Siemens - Elma AB.<br>Servoi Ventilator with BiVent | K022132 | Class II,<br>Continuous Ventilator<br>per 21 CFR 868.5895 |
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#### Device Description: A
The Inspiration™ Ventilator System with Smart Positive Airway Pressure (SPAP) and Volume Targeted Ventilation (VTV) options provides continuous ventilation to patients requiring respiratory support by means of pressure-based and volume-based mandatory and spontaneous breaths. The device is identical to the cleared device, the Inspiration™ Ventilator System, with the addition of two new software options:
1) The Smart Positive Airway Pressure (SPAP) modification provides the Inspiration™ Ventilator System with a biphasic pressure mode that allows for spontaneous breathing at two separate PEEP baselines. The feature is substantially equivalent to the BiVent mode on the Siemens Servoi ventilator (K022132).
2) The Volume Targeted Ventilation (VTV) modification provides the Inspiration™ Ventilator System with a pressure based breath mode that targets tidal volume by adjusting the delivered pressure targets on a breath-to-breath basis. This modification includes Pressure Regulated Volume Control (PRVC) and Volume Support (VS). This feature is substantially equivalent to PRVC and VS and on the Siemens Servoi Ventilator (K022132). This option also includes Automode which allows patients the backup safety support of mandatory breaths if they stop breathing and transition back to their spontaneous mode when they are again breathing spontaneously. Automode is substantially equivalent to Automode on the Siemens Servoi Ventilator (K022132).
These modifications are implemented on the Inspiration™ Ventilator through additional functionality in software only. The existing modalities, pneumatic design, breath delivery control algorithms, electrical circuitry and user interface have remained unchanged from the cleared Inspiration™ ventilator device.
#### B Intended Use:
The device intended use is the same as that of the cleared device, the Inspiration™ Ventilator system and is re-stated below.
Purpose and Function of the Device:
The Inspiration™ Ventilator System with Smart Positive Airway Pressure (SPAP) and Volume Targeted Ventilation (VTV) options is intended to provide continuous ventilation for patients requiring respiratory support. This product is intended for a wide range of patients from infant to adult and for a wide variety of clinical conditions.
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Intended Patient Population:
The intended patient population includes infant through adult patients who require pressure-based or volume-based continuous respiratory support with tidal volumes as low as 10mL and inspiratory pressures as low as 1 cm H2O. The range of all settings is exactly the same as the original cleared device, the Inspiration™ Ventilator System. The same settings range include set tidal volume, rate, inspiratory time, I:E ratio, PEEP, inspiratory pressure, FIO2, rise time, exhalation sensitivity. The alarms are also exactly the same with the exception of the addition of an inspiratory delivered tidal volume limit which is explained below.
Intended Environment of Use:
The device is intended for use in hospitals and hospital-type facilities, which provide respiratory care for patients requiring respiratory support.
The device may be used for intra-hospital transport within a hospital or hospital-type facility. The device is not intended for transport between hospitals or hospital-type facilities.
The device is not to be used in the presence of flammable anesthetics.
The device is intended for sale by or on the order of a physician only. The device is intended for operation by trained and qualified personnel
Indication for Use:
The Inspiration™ Ventilator System with Smart Positive Airway Pressure (SPAP) and Volume Targeted Ventilation (VTV) options is indicated for use with a wide range of patients from infant through adult, requiring respiratory support for a wide range of clinical conditions in hospital, hospital-type facilities and intra-hospital transport.
#### C Substantial Equivalence
The intended use of the Inspiration™ Ventilator System with Smart Positive Airway Pressure (SPAP) and Volume Targeted Ventilation (VTV) options is the same as that for standard, currently marketed critical care ventilators. The materials and design of this device are similar to those of the predicate devices. The technical characteristics of the Inspiration™ Ventilator System with Smart Positive Airway Pressure (SPAP) and Volume Targeted Ventilation (VTV) options do not introduce new questions regarding safety or effectiveness of critical care ventilators. Furthermore, the labelling associated with the Inspiration™ Ventilator System with Smart Positive Airway Pressure (SPAP) and Volume Targeted Ventilation (VTV) options provides similar information as the predicate devices.
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Information provided in the 510(k) submission supports the determination of substantial equivalence. Software design and development, (including verification and validation testing, test and software quality procedures) was conducted using FDA's Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software contained in medical devices, dated May 29 1998, as a guidance and per internal company requirements. The Inspiration™ Ventilator device design and testing are also compliant with various voluntary, international standards including: EN60601-1:1990, EN 60601-1-2:1993, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 601-1M90:1994, UL 2601-1:1994, EN 794-1 and 93/42/EEC Medical Device Directive.
The combined testing and analysis of results provides assurance that the device meets its specifications and is safe and effective for its intended use.
In summary eVent Medical Ltd. has demonstrated the Inspiration™ Ventilator System with Smart Positive Airway Pressure (SPAP) and Volume Targeted Ventilation (VTV) options to be safe and effective. This device is considered to be substantially equivalent to currently marketed devices which have been previously cleared by FDA.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
'JAN 1 6 2004
Mr. Robbie Walsh VP, Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance eVent Medical Limited 6A Liosban Business Park, Tuam Road, Galway, IRELAND
Re: K030341
Trade/Device Name: Modification to Inspiration Ventilator System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5895 Regulation Name: Continuous Ventilator Regulatory Class: II Product Code: CBK Dated: October 31, 2003 Received: November 03, 2003
Dear Mr. Walsh:
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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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 (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.
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device 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 contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594- 4646. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). 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 (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html.
Sincerely vours.
Chiu Lin, Ph.D.
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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### INDICATION FOR USE
| Applicant: | eVent Medical Ltd |
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| 510(k) Number: | K030341 |
| Device Name: | Inspiration <sup>TM</sup> Ventilator System with Smart Positive Airway<br>Pressure (SPAP) and Volume Targeted Ventilation (VTV) options |
| Indications for Use: | The Inspiration <sup>TM</sup> Ventilator System with Smart Positive Airway<br>Pressure (SPAP) and Volume Targeted Ventilation (VTV) options is<br>indicated for use with a wide range of patients from infant through<br>adult, requiring respiratory support for a wide range of clinical<br>conditions in hospital, hospital-type facilities and intra-hospital<br>transport. |
Prescription Use: Yes (Pcr 21 CFR 801.109)
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