The paraPAC 200D 'Transport' ventilator is a portable, gas powered, time-cycled ventilator that is designed for ventilation during transportation and emergency ventilation of patients who have respiratory distress or insufficiency.
Device Story
Gas-powered, time-cycled, volume-preset, pressure-limited ventilator; provides mechanical ventilation for patients with respiratory distress/insufficiency during transport or emergency. Operates solely on supply gas pressure; includes integrated electronic alarm unit for pressure monitoring. Control panel features adjustable relief pressure (20-80 cm H2O), air mix/100% oxygen selector, inspiratory/expiratory time controls, and flow range (0.1-1.0 L/sec). Visual/audible alarms signal supply gas failure, high pressure, low pressure/disconnect, and low battery. Mechanical alarms function independently of electronic system. Used by clinicians in transport/emergency settings. Output provides controlled mandatory ventilation or supports spontaneous breathing. Benefits include reliable ventilation support in mobile environments and immediate notification of ventilation changes via integrated alarm system.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing conducted per Draft Reviewer's Guidance for Ventilators (1995), EN794-3 (1999), and EN60601-1 (1990). Performance metrics (tidal volume, frequency, inspiration/expiration times) compared against predicate devices showed all measurements within specified tolerances. Environmental testing included EMC, electrical, mechanical durability, and temperature/humidity.
Technological Characteristics
Gas-powered, time-cycled, volume-preset, pressure-limited ventilator. Materials include disposable hose, patient valve, PEEP valve, exhaust collector, and mouthpiece. Features electronic alarm unit (battery-powered) and mechanical supply gas failure alarm. Standards: EN794-3, EN60601-1, EN60601-1-2. Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Not specified.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients with respiratory distress or insufficiency requiring ventilation during transport or emergency situations.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A powered emergency ventilator is a demand valve or inhalator intended to provide emergency respiratory support by means of a face mask or a tube inserted into a patient's airway.
Predicate Devices
babyPAC
paraPAC 'medic'
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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## Pneupac
## Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
| Submitter: | Pneupac Ltd. |
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| Address: | Bramingham Business Park,<br>Enterprise Way, Luton,<br>Bedfordshire, LU2 OAH<br>United Kingdom. |
| Telephone: | (+44) (0) 1582 430000 |
| Contact: | Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance<br>Manager |
| Prepared: | 24th October 2002 |
| Proprietary Name: | paraPAC 'Transport' model 200D |
| Common/ Classification Name: | Gas powered Transport Ventilator with<br>Electronic alarms |
### New Device Description:
The paraPAC 'Transport' ventilator is a gas powered, time cycled, volume preset, pressure limited ventilator which uses the same technology as existing legally marketed devices. It depends solely on the pressure of the supply gas for its operation. Additionally, it incorporates an integrated electronic pressure alarm unit to alert the user to certain significant changes that may occur in the patient's ventilation. Loss of battery power for the alarm is signalled to the user but will have no effect on the ventilation performance of the paraPAC "Transport" ventilator, nor affect the mechanically operated alarms and protection systems, which operate in an identical manner to the predicate devices.
The paraPAC 'Transport' ventilator consists of a control module and patient circuit comprising the following disposable items: Hose/ Patient Valve/ PEEP Valve/ Exhaust Collector and Mouthpiece.
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# Pneupac
## Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
### New Device Description (ctd.):
The module weighs 3.1 kilograms.
The module control panel has the following features:
- Adjustable Relief Pressure Control, range 20 to 80 cm H2O. .
- Air Mix (45% oxygen) / No Air Mix (100% oxygen) Selector. ●
- Inspiratory Time Range 3.0 to 0.5 seconds. .
- . Expiratory Time Range 6.0 to 0.5 seconds.
- Patient Inflation Pressure Manometer, range -10 to +100 cm H2O. .
- Flow Range 0.1 to 1.0 L/sec. .
- Ventilation: Off (Spontaneous breathing)/ On (Spontaneous breathing/ Controlled Mandatory . Ventilation).
- Supply Gas Failure Alarm A mechanically operated visual alarm gives a warning that the . supply gas has dropped to a pressure at which the ventilator will no longer be operating to specification (< 35 psi). With low pressure it shows red, with adequate pressure it shows white. Any visible red indicates that the supply should be changed. In most cases the display will begin to oscillate from white to partial red as the supply pressure falls to the lower threshold level.
The visual indication will be accompanied by an electronically generated medium priority (to EN 475) audible warning. In order to conserve the battery, if this audible alarm is ignored for more than 60 seconds the alarm system will ultimately switch itself off.
- Electronic alarm bezel indicating: .
- High Pressure Indicator Flashes Red LED with audible alarm at set relief pressure and . with continuous positive pressure.
- Normal Cycle Indicator Flashes Green LED every time inflation pressure rises through . 10 cm H2O. ・
- Low Pressure/ Disconnect Indicator Flashes Yellow LED with audible alarm if pressure . does not rise through 10 cm H2O within ten seconds.
- Silence button silences audible alarm for 60 seconds. Flashes Orange LED to indicate to . the operator that the audible alarm is silenced.
- Breathing detect indicator Flashes Green LED each time a spontaneous breath is . detected.
- Low battery indicator Flashes Yellow LED with audible alarm. .
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# Pneupac
## Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
#### Intended Use:
The paraPAC 200D 'Transport' ventilator is a portable, gas powered, time-cycled ventilator that is designed for ventilation during transportation and emergency ventilation of patients who have respiratory distress or insufficiency.
#### Performance Data:
The design of this ventilator uses currently available technology found in many legally marketed ventilators. Testing was performed to ensure that the paraPAC 'Transport' was safe and would perform within the environment(s) for which it is to be marketed.
Safety testing was conducted in accordance with the Draft Reviewer's Guidance for Ventilators, July 1995, EN794-3 'Lung Ventilators - Part 3 Particular requirements for emergency and transport ventilators' 1999 and EN60601-1 'Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1 General requirements for safety': 1990. The ventilator passes all of these tests and met all requirements of the standards
### Performance Data (ctd.):
Environmental testing was performed in accordance with EN 60601-1-2: 1993 and EN794-3: 1999.
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), electrical, mechanical durability, safety (operator and patient), and temperature/ humidity testing has been completed. The results demonstrated that the paraPAC "Transport' complied with the guidelines and that they performed within their specifications and functional requirements.
Comparison testing of the paraPAC 'Transport' with its respective predicate counterparts: the babyPAC and paraPAC 'medic' was done to show that the performance of the delivered Tidal Volume, Frequency, Inspiration times and Expiration time parameters are the same for each. The tests were performed across the ventilator's entire range. All measurements were within the specified tolerances of the ventilators. These data support substantial equivalence of the paraPAC
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# Pneupac
### Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
'Transport' to the babyPAC and paraPAC 'medic' with integrated electronic alarms.
The testing described above indicates that there is no functional difference between the operation of the paraPAC 'Transport' with its predicate counterparts the babyPAC and paraPAC 'medic' with integrated electronic alarms for delivered Tidal Volume, Frequency, Inspiration times and Expiration time parameters. Based on these results, it is our determination that the device models are safe, effective and perform as well as the legally marketed predicate device(s).
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.
Respectfully
Colin Walters
Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Manager
Pneupac Limited. Bramingham Business Park. Enterprise Wav. Luton. Beds. LU3 4BU Tel: +44 (0) 1582 430000 Fax: +44 (0) 1582 430001 e-mail: pneupac a smiths-industries.com ww.pneupac.co.uk Section 2 /Page 4
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Pneupac, Limited. C/O Mr. Donald Alexander Vice President of Regulatory Affairs BCI Incorporated N7 W22025 Johnson Road Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186-1856
Re: K030803
Trade/Device Name: paraPAC 'Transport' Model V 200D Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5925 Regulation Name: Emergency Powered Ventilator (Resuscitator) Regulatory Class: II Product Code: BTL Dated: July 8, 2003 Received: July 9, 2003
Dear Mr. Alexander:
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. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained 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 yours,
Susan Palmer
Susan Runner, DDS, MA Interim 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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#### Indications For Use
510(k) Number (if Known): __ K030 8 03
Device Name: paraPAC 200D 'Transport' Emergency & Transport gas powered Ventilator
Indications For Use:
Intended Use:
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