K033779 · Pulmonox Medical, Inc. · MRN · Jan 26, 2004 · Anesthesiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K033779
Device Name
VIANOX DELIVERY SYSTEM, MODEL II
Applicant
Pulmonox Medical, Inc.
Product Code
MRN · Anesthesiology
Decision Date
Jan 26, 2004
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 868.5165
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The ViaNOx Delivery System is a nitric oxide administration device intended to add nitric oxide to gases that are to be breathed by a patient, and to be used in conjunction with a ventilator or other breathing system. The ViaNOx includes a nitric oxide, nitrogen dioxide, and oxygen monitor intended to monitor the concentration of these gases in respiratory gas mixtures during administration of nitric oxide.
Device Story
ViaNOx Delivery System (Model II) administers pharmaceutical-grade NO/N2 into patient breathing circuits. Device continuously measures inspiratory limb flow to adjust injected NO/N2 flow rate, maintaining constant gas concentration during and between breaths. System includes cart, gas plumbing, manual delivery component for resuscitators, control panel, and NO delivery module. Used in clinical settings by healthcare providers to manage nitric oxide therapy. Output provides real-time monitoring of NO, NO2, and O2 levels. Modifications include single-cylinder plumbing, configurable cart caddy for small cylinders, and oxygen supply alarm for manual delivery. Device supports clinical decision-making by ensuring precise, steady-state delivery of nitric oxide to patients on respiratory support.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing performed in accordance with FDA Guidance Document for Premarket Notification Submissions for Nitric Oxide Delivery Apparatus, Nitric Oxide Analyzer and Nitrogen Dioxide Analyzer (Jan 24, 2000).
Technological Characteristics
Nitric oxide administration apparatus; includes NO, NO2, and O2 monitoring. Features single or dual cylinder gas supply plumbing, configurable cart (caddy system), and manual delivery system with oxygen supply alarm. Compatible with various ventilators including Bio-Med Devices MVP 10. Class II device.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring nitric oxide administration via a ventilator or breathing system. Monitors NO, NO2, and O2 concentrations in respiratory gas mixtures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
The nitric oxide administration apparatus is a device used to add nitric oxide to gases that are to be breathed by a patient. The nitric oxide administration apparatus is to be used in conjunction with a ventilator or other breathing gas administration system.
Special Controls
The special control for this device is FDA's “Guidance Document for Premarket Notification Submissions for Nitric Oxide Administration Apparatus, Nitric Oxide Analyzer, and Nitrogen Dioxide Analyzer.”
The special control developed by the agency is a guidance document, entitled Guidance Document for Premarket Notification Submissions for Nitric Oxide Delivery Apparatus, Nitric Oxide Analyzer and Nitrogen Dioxide Analyzer. This guidance document identifies the risks associated with these types of devices and contains information that will help manufacturers address those risks. This document is available on FDA's website at http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/ode/1157.pdf.
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K033779
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Suite 200, 10835 - 120 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, TSH 3P9 Telephone # (780) 451-3660 Fax # (780) 452-0169
### 510(K) SUMMARY
JAN 2 6 2004
2003-12-02
Contact:
Paula Tomat Pulmonox Medical Inc. Suite 200, 10835-120 Street Edmonton. AB. Canada T5H 3P9
Telephone: 780-451-3660 Fax: 780-452-0169
Device Name: ViaNOx Delivery System™ (ViaNOx-ds™)
Common Names: Nifric Oxide Delivery Apparatus, Nitric Oxide Analyzer and Nitrogen Dioxide Analyzer
Predicate Device: ViaNOx Delivery System™
#### Device Description:
The ViaNOx Delivery System controls the delivery of pharmaceutical grade NO/N2 into the breathing gas stream passing down the inspiratory limb of a patient circuit. The injected flow of NO/Nz is controlled to maintain a steady concentration of NO/Nz within the inspiratory limb at all times, both during and between breaths. Constant concentration operation is accomplished by continuously measuring the flow in the inspiratory limb and adjusting the injected NO/N2 flow rate accordingly. The measure and adjust process is very rapid, and thus provides essentially immediate tracking of changes in the inspiratory flow rate and pattern.
The device consists of a cart, a gas plumbing connecting the gas supply to the device, a manual NO delivery system for use with a user supplied manual resuscitator and oxygen supply. a control panel, an NO Delivery Module and the main unit which houses the electronics and most of the software and to which all other components connect.
#### Intended Use:
"The ViaNOx Delivery System is a nitric oxide administration device intended to add nitric oxide to gases that are to be breathed by a patient, and to be used in conjunction with a ventilator or other breathing system. The ViaNOx includes a nitric oxide, nitrogen dioxide, and oxygen monitor intended to monitor the concentration of these gases in respiratory gas mixtures during administration of nitric oxide."
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## Comparison of Technological Characteristics
Other than the items listed in the table below, all other technological characteristics between the original and the new, modified device remain unchanged.
| Comparison<br>of... | Modified | Original |
|---------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|
| Configuration | Single cylinder gas supply plumbing. | Dual cylinder gas supply plumbing. |
| | Large or small cylinder may be<br>utilized. | Large cylinder use only. |
| | Cart may be separated into two<br>parts to release "caddy" for small<br>cylinder use separate from large<br>cylinder and large cylinder stand. | Cart not configurable into separate<br>components. |
| Manual<br>delivery system | Alarm for inadequate oxygen<br>supply. | Rely on user to ensure adequate<br>oxygen supply. |
| Compatible<br>Ventilators | Bio-Med Devices MVP 10 added to<br>list of compatible ventilators | As per original submission |
#### Non-Clinical Performance Data
Non-clinical testing for the ViaNOx Delivery System was completed in accordance with the Guidance Document for Premarket Notification Submissions for Nitric Oxide Delivery Apparatus, Nitric Oxide Analyzer and Nitroaen Dioxide Analyzer released by the FDA on January 24, 2000 as applicable to this modification only. All testing was performed as recommended where applicable and where not applicable, or where testing deviated from the recommendations, an explanation as to how the ViaNOx Delivery System met safety and efficacy concerns was documented.
#### Conclusions
Based on the non-clinical testing performance and the comparison to the predicate, the ViaNOx Delivery System is safe for use and is substantially equivalent to the predicate.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
JAN 2 6 2004
Ms. Paula Tomat QA/RA Manager Pulmonox Medical Incorporated Suite 200, 10835-120 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5H 3P9 CANADA
Re: K033779
Trade/Device Name: ViaNOx Delivery System, Model II Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5165 Regulation Name: Nitric oxide administration apparatus Regulatory Class: II Product Code: MRN, MRP, MRP, MRQ Dated: January 7, 2004 Received: January 8, 2004
Dear Ms. Tomat:
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Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
# 510(k) Number (if known): K033779
Device Name: ViaNOx Delivery System, Model II
#### Indications For Use:
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