SOFT SACK IV FLUID WARMER, THE FLOORMOUNT IV FLUID WARMER, THE PAK 2 IV WARMER AND THE THERMAL SAC PRESSURE INFUSER
K060851 · The Smithworks Company · LGZ · Dec 22, 2006 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K060851
Device Name
SOFT SACK IV FLUID WARMER, THE FLOORMOUNT IV FLUID WARMER, THE PAK 2 IV WARMER AND THE THERMAL SAC PRESSURE INFUSER
Applicant
The Smithworks Company
Product Code
LGZ · General Hospital
Decision Date
Dec 22, 2006
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5725
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Soft Sack iv fluid warmer is indicated for the warming or thermal maintenance of intravenous fluids prior to administration. This device is intended for use with crystalloid fluids only, such as normal saline and ringers lactate. This device is intended to be used by healthcare professionals in hospital, clinical and field environments. The FloorMount iv fluid warmer is indicated for the warming or thermal maintenance of intravenous fluids prior to administration. This device is intended for use with crystalloid fluids only, such as normal saline and ringers lactate. This device is intended to be used by healthcare professionals in hospital, clinical and field environments. The PAK2 iv fluid warmer is indicated for the warming or thermal maintenance of intravenous fluids prior to administration. This device is intended for use with crystalloid fluids only, such as normal saline and ringers lactate. This device is intended to be used by healthcare professionals in hospital, clinical and field environments. The Thermal Sack Pressure Infuser is a thermal maintenance device. It is intended for use as an accessory for use with iv fluid warmer devices to enhance the ability to deliver thermal normal iv fluids in the field, by insulating the bag and tubing. This device is intended for use with crystalloid fluids only, such as normal saline and ringers lactate. This device is intended to be used by healthcare professionals in olinical and field environments. This device has not been tested for pediatric use.
Device Story
Device line (Soft Sack, FloorMount, Pak 2) warms IV crystalloid fluid bags via external heating plates/blankets; Thermal Sack Pressure Infuser acts as insulating accessory to maintain temperature and provide pressure in field/wilderness rescue. Operates on 12 VDC (automotive) or 120 VAC; maintains fluids at 36-38°C. Used by healthcare professionals in hospitals, clinics, and field environments. Provides gentle, even heating via conduction; helps maintain flow rates in hostile/cold environments. Benefits patient by preventing hypothermia during fluid administration in transport or emergency settings.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Verification and validation testing performed to confirm thermal regulation (36-38°C) and safety controls.
Indicated for warming or thermal maintenance of crystalloid IV fluids (normal saline, Ringer's lactate) prior to administration. Intended for use by healthcare professionals in hospital, clinical, and field environments. Thermal Sack Pressure Infuser is an accessory for field use to insulate bags/tubing; not tested for pediatric use.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An infusion pump is a device used in a health care facility to pump fluids into a patient in a controlled manner. The device may use a piston pump, a roller pump, or a peristaltic pump and may be powered electrically or mechanically. The device may also operate using a constant force to propel the fluid through a narrow tube which determines the flow rate. The device may include means to detect a fault condition, such as air in, or blockage of, the infusion line and to activate an alarm.
Hot Sack and Optional Insulated IV Sleeve (K921395)
Heat Stack Devices (Temp 3 and 8None) (K012276, K041839)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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The Smithworks Company C/O Ms. Patricia A. Milbank Regulatory Consultant 2615 102nd Avenue NE Bellevue, Washington 98004
Re: K060851
Trade/Device Name: The Smithworks Company IV Fluid Warmer, Product Line: Soft Sack iv Fluid Warmer, FloorMount iv Fluid Warmer, Pak 2 iv Fluid Warmer and Thermal Sack Pressure Infuser Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5725 Regulation Name: Infusion Pump Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LGZ Dated: November 28, 2006 Received: December 1, 2006
Dear Ms. Milbank:
This letter corrects our substantially equivalent letter of December 22. 2006.
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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to 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.
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
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If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Parts 801 and 809] ), please contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
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Sincerely yours,
# Erin I. Keith -S
Erin I. Keith, M.S. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control, and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indication(s) for Use Statement
510(k) Number:
K060851
Device Name:
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The Soft Sack iv fluid warmer
Indications for Use:
The Soft Sack iv fluid warmer is indicated for the warming or thermal maintenance of intravenous fluids prior to administration. This device is intended for use with crystalloid fluids only, such as normal saline and ringers lactate. This device is intended to be used by healthcare professionals in hospital, clinical and field environments.
Prescription Use V (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Anton Brown
Jr J.C.L. Hostology, General Hospit: . Jon Contal, Unical Devices
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#### Indication(s) for Use Statement 1
510(k) Number:
K060821
Device Name:
The FloorMount iv fluid warmer
Indications for Use:
The FloorMount iv fluid warmer is indicated for the warming or thermal maintenance of intravenous fluids prior to administration. This device is intended for use with crystalloid fluids only, such as normal saline and ringers lactate. This device is intended to be used by healthcare professionals in hospital, clinical and field environments.
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Shila A. Mighdadi, M.D. for. Olen L. M.D.
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# Indication(s) for Use Statement
510(k) Number:
K060851
Device Name: The PAK2 iv fluid warmer
Indications for Use:
The PAK2 iv fluid warmer is indicated for the warming or thermal maintenance of intravenous fluids prior to administration. This device is intended for use with crystalloid fluids only, such as normal saline and ringers lactate. This device is intended to be used by healthcare professionals in hospital, clinical and field environments.
Prescription Use r (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Shule A. Murphy, R.N., Clin. Assoc., Ph.D.
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**Indication(s) for Use Statement**
K060851 510(k) Number:
Thermal Sack Pressure Infuser Device Name:
Indications for Use:
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The Thermal Sack Pressure Infuser is a thermal maintenance device. It is intended for use as an accessory for use with iv fluid warmer devices to enhance the ability to deliver thermal normal iv fluids in the field, by insulating the bag and tubing. This device is intended for use with crystalloid fluids only, such as normal saline and ringers lactate. This device is intended to be used by healthcare professionals in olinical and field environments. This device has not been tested for pediatric use.
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter, Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C) K 060831 4 af 4
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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#### 1 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
This 510(k) summary of safety and effectiveness information is submitted as part of the PreMarket Notification in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR Part 807, Subpart E and Section 807.92.
# 1. Identification of Submitter:
| Submitter: | The Smithworks Company<br>839 11th Street<br>Clarkston, WA 99403 |
|----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Phone: | 800-576-3454 |
| Fax: | 509-758-5942 |
| Contact: | Patricia A. Milbank, JD |
| Title: | Regulatory Consultant |
| | 2615 102nd Ave NE<br>Bellevue, WA 98004 |
| Phone: | 425-894-9733 |
| Fax: | 425-822-3648 |
| Date Prepared: | November 29, 2006 |
# 2. Identification of Products bundled within this 510(k) submission:
| Trade Names: | Soft Sack iv fluid warmer<br>FloorMount iv fluid warmer<br>Pak 2 iv fluid warmer<br>Thermal Sack Pressure Infuser |
|--------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Regulatory Number: | unclassified |
| Common Name: | Warmer, Thermal, Infusion Fluid |
| Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | LGZ |
| Manufacturer: | The Smithworks Company<br>839 11th Street<br>Clarkston, WA 99403 |
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#### 3. Indications for Use Statements
#### Soft Sack iv Fluid Warmer
The Soft Sack iv fluid warmer is indicated for the warming or thermal maintenance of intravenous fluids prior to administration. This device is intended for use with crystalloid fluids only, such as normal saline and ringers lactate. This device is intended to be used by healthcare professionals in hospital, clinical and field environments.
#### FloorMount iv Fluid Warmer
The FloorMount iv fluid warmer is indicated for the warming or thermal maintenance of intravenous fluids prior to administration. This device is intended for use with crystalloid fluids only, such as normal saline and ringers lactate. This device is intended to be used by healthcare professionals in hospital, clinical and field environments.
#### Pak 2 iv Fluid Warmer
The Pak 2 iv fluid warmer is indicated for the warming or thermal maintenance of intravenous fluids prior to administration. This device is intended for use with crystalloid fluids only, such as normal saline and ringers lactate. This device is intended to be used by healthcare professionals in hospital, clinical and field environments.
#### Thermal Sack Pressure Infuser
The Thermal Sack Pressure Infuser is a thermal maintenance device. It is intended for use as an accessory for use with iv fluid warmer devices to enhance the ability to deliver thermal normal iv fluids in the field, by insulating the bag and tubing. This device is intended for use with crystalloid fluids only, such as normal saline and ringers lactate. This device is intended to be used by healthcare professionals in clinical and field environments. This device has not been tested for pediatric use.
#### 4. Device Descriptions:
Each of the iv fluid warmer devices (Soft Pack, FloorMount and Pak 2) employs a heating plate or heating blanket to warm or maintain the temperature of iv fluids such as normal saline and ringers lactate. These devices use a standard temperature control method and operate reliably in the range of 36-38 degrees C. The Smithworks products are designed to use a 40 watt, 12 VDC with an optional 120 VAC adaptor, for enhanced safety and portability when used in the field.
The Thermal Sack Pressure Infuser is an accessory to the Smithworks iv fluid warmer components. This device is wrapped around the iv fluid bag and is used to apply even pressure to the iv fluid bag when it cannot be maintained in the standard hanging state, which applies normal gravity pressure. This
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device should only be used in conditions that require emergency personnel to move victims in conditions that prevent a normal gravity based suspension of the iv fluid bag, and when the rescue mission is conducted by a limited number of emergency medical personnel.
#### Features of the Soft Sack IV Fluid Warmer:
- . 40 watt, 12 volt operation for personal safety and gentle, even heating of solutions
- Operates on standard 12 volt DC automotive current .
- Optional 120 VAC with 12 VDC adaptor available �
- Maintains 3 liters of IV fluid to a temperature of 99-101 degrees . Fahrenheit (36-38 degrees C)
- . Rugged anodized aluminum case to protect the electronics
- . Over-therm fuse protects silicone heater
- Fused circuit board controller for accurate thermal regulation and . safety
- . Exterior bag is built of rugged Cordura fabric for durability
- Reflective materials meet highway safety requirements ◆
- Lined with Thinsulate insulation and Mylar heat reflective material .
#### Features of the FloorMount IV Fluid Warmer:
- . 40 watt, 12 volt operation for personal safety and gentle, even heating of solutions
- Operates on standard 12 volt DC automotive current ◆
- . Optional 120 VAC with 12 VDC adaptor available
- . Maintains 4 liters of IV fluid to a temperature of 99-101 degrees Fahrenheit (36-38 degrees C)
- Rugged anodized aluminum case to protect the electronics
- Over-therm fuse protects silicone heater .
- Fused circuit board controller for accurate thermal regulation and . safety
#### Features of the Pak 2 IV Fluid Warmer:
- . 40 watt, 12 volt operation for personal safety and gentle, even heating of solutions
- . Operates on standard 12 volt DC automotive current
- Optional 120 VAC with 12 VDC adaptor available .
- . Maintains 4 liters of IV fluid to a temperature of 99-101 degrees Fahrenheit (36-38 degrees C)
- . Rugged anodized aluminum case to protect the electronics
- . Over-therm fuse protects silicone heater
- . Fused circuit board controller for accurate thermal regulation and safety
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- Provides an alternative for non-transport ALS emergency vehicles .
- . Designed for transport in a Plano 747 box
### Features of the Thermal Sack Pressure Infuser:
- A thermal maintenance device, designed for use with the Soft Sack � IV Fluid Warmer, the FloorMount IV Fluid Warmer or the Pak 2 IV Fluid Warmer.
- . Designed for use in wilderness rescue operations or rescue operations where ambient temperature will affect the temperature of warmed fluids.
### 5. Comparison with Legally Marketed Devices
Several iv fluid warmers have been cleared by FDA for use in hospital, clinical and field environments. These systems have been cleared under two product codes: iv fluid warmers have been assigned the product code LGZ and remain "unclassified," whereas products intended for use as blood/fluid warmers have been classified as BSB under 21 CFR 864.9205 Both categories of these products have been cleared as Class II medical devices.
The predicate devices cited in this submission have been cleared under the 510(k) PreMarket Notification process. The predicate devices are as follows:
| 510(k) No. | Trade Name | Manufacturer | Product<br>Code | Regulation<br>Number |
|------------|-----------------------|--------------------|-----------------|----------------------|
| K973741 | Bair Hugger | Augustine | BSB | 864.9205 |
| | Blood/Fluid Warmer | Medical, Inc. | | |
| K984640 | Thermal Angel 200 | Estill Medical | BSB | 864.9205 |
| | Blood/Fluid Warmer | Technologies, Inc. | | |
| K002409 | MaxOne IV | Automatic | LGZ, | Unclassified |
| | Fluid/Blood Warmer | Medical | subsequent | and |
| | | Technologies, Inc. | code BSB | 864.9205 |
| K921395 | Hot Sack and Optional | C.F. Electronics | LGZ | Unclassified |
| | Insulated IV Sleeve | | | |
| K012276 | Listed as "Heat Stack | Medical Solutions, | LGZ | Unclassified |
| and | Devices": filed as | Inc. | | |
| K041839 | "Temp 3" and "8None" | | | |
## Similarities:
The Smithworks iv fluid warmer product line is designed to provide external warming of iv bags containing normal crystalloid iv solutions. In this application, the Smithworks iv fluid warmers incorporate features that are substantially equivalent to the features provided by the legally marketed iv fluid warmer devices cited above. All of the iv fluid warmers are designed for use in the hospital, clinical or field environment.
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Each device employs a heating element to warm iv fluids. All of the devices use a standard temperature control method and have an established range of operation for the temperature control (typically 33-41 degrees C). The Smithworks products are individually tested to operate reliably in the range of 36-38 degrees C.
As with the Hot Sack device, the Smithworks product packaging and components have been optimized for mobile use, such as rescue and emergency operations. Also, the power source for the Smithworks iv fluid warmer devices is provided by a 12V battery or 100-120 VAC. The Smithworks products are designed to use a 40 watt, 12 VDC with an optional 120 VAC adaptor, for enhanced safety and portability when used in the field.
The proposed indications for use statement for the Smithworks Company Soft Pack, FloorMount and PAK2 iv fluid warmer products is substantially equivalent to the approved indications for use statements provided in the labeling for the cited predicate devices.
Finally, Smithworks provides an optional accessory for use with its iv fluid warmer devices, the Thermal Sack Pressure Infuser, an accessory that is equivalent to the Hot Sack Optional Insulated IV Sleeve. These devices are both designed to provide thermal maintenance of previously warmed iv fluids and to help maintain a steady flow rate of iv fluids during rescue operations in hostile rescue environments, such as extreme temperature/wind chill conditions.
#### Differences:
The cited predicate devices that are classified under product code BSB (see Table, above) also provide "in-line" warming of blood and/or iv fluids. The Smithworks products do not provide this functionality. Smithworks iv fluid warmer products are only intended for use for the warming of iv fluid bags containing crystalloid fluids, such as Ringer's lactate or normal saline, using conduction from an external electronic component.
#### 6. Conclusions
The Smithworks Company iv fluid warmer products, the Soft Sack, the FloorMount and the Pak2, are substantially equivalent to the identified legally marketed devices intended for use in warming iv bags containing crystalloid fluids, such as Ringer's lactate or normal saline, using conduction from an external electronic component.
The Thermal Sack Pressure Infuser is equivalent to a previously cleared device marketed as an accessory for use with iv fluid warmers to provide
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thermal maintenance of previously warmed iv bags and steady flow rates during rescue operations in hostile environments.
The potential hazards have been studied and controlled as part of the product development process, including risk analysis, test and design considerations, and planned verification and validation testing processes. The Smithworks Company iv fluid warmer products operate in hospital, clinical and field environments in a manner comparable to the predicate devices.
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