K060049 · Alliance Medical Corp. · JOW · Feb 24, 2006 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K060049
Device Name
REPROCESSED COMPRESSION SLEEVES
Applicant
Alliance Medical Corp.
Product Code
JOW · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Feb 24, 2006
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.5800
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Reprocessed Compression Sleeves are intended to help prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism by supplying a measured, intermittent pressure into the compression sleeves worn on the lower extremities of a recumbent patient, resulting in a gradient, sequential, repetitive squeezing and relaxing action, simulating normal muscle contractions.
Device Story
Reprocessed Compression Sleeves function as part of an external compression system; system includes control unit (pump), inflatable limb sleeves, and conduit tubing. Device provides intermittent or sequential pressure to lower extremities of recumbent patients; simulates normal muscle contractions to prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Reprocessing involves removal of visible soil and decontamination of used sleeves; each sleeve undergoes functional testing prior to repackaging and EO sterilization. Device is used in clinical settings; operated by healthcare professionals. Output is mechanical compression; healthcare providers use device to manage post-operative recovery and circulation. Benefits include reduced DVT risk, pain, and swelling.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance data includes biocompatibility testing and functional validation of the reprocessing process to ensure the device performs as originally intended.
Technological Characteristics
Mechanical compression sleeve; utilizes standard mechanical design and materials identical to predicate. Reprocessing involves cleaning, decontamination, and functional testing. Sterilization method: Ethylene Oxide (EO).
Indications for Use
Indicated for use in preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), diminishing post-operative pain and swelling, enhancing blood circulation, and reducing wound healing time in recumbent patients when coupled with an appropriate inflation system.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A compressible limb sleeve is a device that is used to prevent pooling of blood in a limb by inflating periodically a sleeve around the limb.
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K060049
## FEB 2 4 2006
## SECTION B: 510(k) SUMMARY
| Submitter: | Alliance Medical Corporation<br>10232 South 51st Street<br>Phoenix, Arizona 85044 |
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| Contact: | Moira Barton<br>Regulatory Affairs Manager<br>(480) 763-5350 (o)<br>(480) 763-5310 (f)<br>mbarton@alliance-medical.com |
| Date of preparation: | October 25, 2005 |
| Name of device: | Trade/Proprietary Name: Reprocessed Compression Sleeves<br>Common or Usual Name: Compression Sleeve<br>Classification Name: Compressible Limb Sleeve |
| Predicate device: | |
| K Number<br>K040511 | Device Description<br>SCD Express Portable Compression System |
| Device description: | Compression sleeves are part of an external compression<br>system, in which intermittent or sequential compression is<br>provided using a pump/controller and limb garment. The system<br>consists of the following three main components: a control unit,<br>inflatable limb sleeves and conduit tubing with detachable<br>connections. Only the compression sleeves are reprocessed. |
| Intended use: | Reprocessed Compression Sleeves are intended to help<br>prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism by<br>supplying a measured, intermittent pressure into the<br>compression sleeves worn on the lower extremities of a<br>recumbent patient, resulting in a gradient, sequential, repetitive<br>squeezing and relaxing action, simulating normal muscle<br>contractions. |
| Indications<br>statement: | When coupled with an appropriate inflation system,<br>compression devices are intended for use in preventing deep<br>vein thrombosis (DVT), diminishing post-operative pain and<br>swelling, enhancing blood circulation, and reducing wound<br>healing time. |
| Technological<br>characteristics: | The design, materials, and intended use of Reprocessed<br>Compression Sleeves are identical to the predicate devices.<br>The mechanism of action of Reprocessed Compression Sleeves<br>is identical to the predicate devices in that the same standard |
| | mechanical design, materials and sizes are utilized. There are<br>no changes to the claims, intended use, clinical applications,<br>patient population, performance specifications, or method of<br>operation. |
| | Alliance Medical Corporation's reprocessing of compression<br>sleeves includes removal of adherent visible soil and<br>decontamination. Each individual compression sleeve is tested<br>for appropriate function of its components prior to packaging,<br>labeling, and EO exposure operations. |
| Performance data: | Bench and laboratory testing was conducted to demonstrate<br>performance (safety and effectiveness) of Reprocessed<br>Compression Sleeves. |
| | Biocompatibility Function Test(s) Validation of Processing |
| | Performance testing demonstrates that Reprocessed<br>Compression Sleeves perform as originally intended. |
| Conclusion: | Alliance Medical Corporation concludes that the modified<br>devices (Reprocessed Compression Sleeves) are safe, effective<br>and substantially equivalent to the predicate devices as<br>described herein. |
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
FEB 2 4 2006
Alliance Medical Corporation c/o Ms. Moira Barton Regulatory Affairs 10232 South 51st Street Phoenix, AZ 85044
Re: K060049
Reprocessed Compression Sleeves Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.5800 Regulation Name: Compressible Limb Sleeve Regulatory Class: Class II (Two) Product Code: JOW Dated: December 28, 2005 Received: January 6, 2006
Dear Ms. Barton:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device we nave reviewed your becaused in device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate for use stated in the encreated of to regists the Medical Device Amendments, or to conninered prior to May 20, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 1 devices that have been recuire in asse e approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). and Cosmetic (110) the (110) that the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The r ou may, arorerere, mans 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 may be subject to basil adable in Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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## Indications For Use Statement 1.
## 510(k) Number (if known): K060049
Device Name: Alliance Medical Corporation Reprocessed Compression Sleeves
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