BTI FILTRATION DEIONIZATION EXCHANGE TANK; BTI FILTRATION CARBON EXCHANGE TANK
K080703 · 4m Ventures, Inc. · FIP · Jun 2, 2008 · Gastroenterology, Urology
Device Facts
Record ID
K080703
Device Name
BTI FILTRATION DEIONIZATION EXCHANGE TANK; BTI FILTRATION CARBON EXCHANGE TANK
Applicant
4m Ventures, Inc.
Product Code
FIP · Gastroenterology, Urology
Decision Date
Jun 2, 2008
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 876.5665
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The device is intended to be used as components of a hemodialysis water purification system to remove organic and inorganic substances from water used to dilute dialysis concentrate to form dialysate, and to produce purified water for other purposes such as dialyzer reprocessing and equipment rinse and disinfection. Upon exhaustion, these tanks will be replaced with other Deionization Tanks containing newly regenerated resin or with new resin altogether, or in the case of Carbon Tanks, with tanks containing fresh virgin carbon. Note: The renal care facilities will supply their own water treatment system, which may consist of water softeners, sediment filters, ultra-filtration, reverse osmosis system, alarms, monitors, tanks, and pumps. BTI Filtration will only be providing the activated carbon and deionization components to their systems.
Device Story
Device consists of activated carbon tanks and deionization (DI) exchange tanks; used as components within larger renal care facility water treatment systems. Carbon tanks remove chlorine and chloramines; DI tanks remove inorganic contaminants via ion exchange. System provides AAMI-quality water for hemodialysis applications. Upon exhaustion, tanks are replaced with fresh units containing virgin carbon or regenerated resin. Operated by renal care facility staff as part of a broader water purification infrastructure (including softeners, RO systems, and pumps). Output is purified water used to dilute dialysis concentrate for dialysate production, dialyzer reprocessing, and equipment disinfection. Benefits patient by ensuring water quality meets standards for hemodialysis safety.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance testing characterized the system's ability to remove contaminants and provide AAMI-quality water, demonstrating equivalence to predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
System comprises activated carbon tanks and deionization tanks. Operates via physical filtration (carbon) and ion exchange (DI resin). Designed as modular components for integration into existing facility water treatment systems. No electronic or software components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use in renal care facilities as a component of hemodialysis water purification systems to remove organic and inorganic contaminants from water used for dialysate preparation, dialyzer reprocessing, and equipment disinfection.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A water purification system for hemodialysis is a device that is intended for use with a hemodialysis system and that is intended to remove organic and inorganic substances and microbial contaminants from water used to dilute dialysate concentrate to form dialysate. This generic type of device may include a water softener, sediment filter, carbon filter, and water distillation system.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is a water purification subsystem disinfectant, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.
Predicate Devices
AmeriWater Purification System for Hemodialysis (K991519)
US Filter Water Purification System for Hemodialysis (K980182)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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K080703
JUN - 2 2008
### 510(k) Section 5 - 510(k) Summary BTI Filtration Deionization and Carbon Exchange System
#### 510(k) Summary (in accordance with 21 CFR 807.87(h) and 21 CFR 807.92)
- 1. Submitter's name and address: BTI Filtration 7317 N Classen Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73116
- Submitter's telephone number and fax number: 2. 405.842.2517 Fax 405.842.3626
- Contact person: 3. Ms. Crystal McKav
- বা Date this 510(k) summary prepared: March 4, 2008
- Name of the device: 5.
- . Trade/proprietary name - BTI Filtration Deionization and Carbon Exchange System
- . Common Name - Carbon tank and DI tank
- . Classification name - Water purification component for hemodialysis (21 CFR 876.5665, Product code FIP)
- Legally marketed predicate devices to which substantial equivalence is 6. claimed:
- . AmeriWater Purification System for Hemodialysis (K991519)
- US Filter Water Purification System for Hemodialysis (K980182) .
- 7. Description of the device that is the subject of this premarket notification: BTI Filtration Deionizer and Carbon Tank Exchange Service for Hemodialysis includes carbon filtration for the removal of chlorine and chloramines and deionizer (DI) exchange tanks for the removal of contaminants from the water through an ion exchange process to provide AAMI quality water for hemodialysis applications.
The renal care facilities will supply their own water treatment system, which mav consist of water softeners, sediment filters, ultra-filtration, reverse osmosis system, alarms, monitors, tanks, and pumps. BTI Filtration will only be providing the activated carbon and deionization components to their systems
#### 8. Intended use and indication for use:
The device is intended to be used as components of a hemodialysis water purification system to remove organic and inorganic substances from water used to dilute dialysis concentrate to form dialysate, and to produce purified water for other purposes such as dialyzer reprocessing and equipment rinse and disinfection.
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K080703
## 510(k) Section 5 - 510(k) Summary BTI Filtration Deionization and Carbon Exchange System
#### 9. Technological characteristics:
The proposed device has the same technological characteristics and is similar in design and configuration as compared to the predicate devices. The proposed device is designed and assembled with components commonly found in the predicate devices.
#### 10. Non-clinical performance data
BTI Filtration believes that the information and data provided in this submission clearly describes the proposed device and demonstrates that the device is adequately designed for the labeled indications for use. Performance testing was conducted to characterize performance of the proposed BTI Filtration Deionization and Carbon Exchange System to provide a basis of comparison to the predicate devices. Results of the performance testing have demonstrated that the BTI Filtration Deionization and Carbon Exchange System is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices and is suitable for the labeled indications for use.
This concludes the 510(k) Summary.
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# DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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# JUN - 2 2008
4M Ventures, Inc. DBA c/o Ms. Denice Carr Gallagher Shotwell & Carr, Inc. 1415 Halsey Way, Suite 304 CARROLLTON TX 75007-4455
Re: K080703
> Trade/Device Name: BTI Filtration Deionizer and Carbon Exchange Service for Hemodialysis Regulation Number: 21 CFR §876.5665
Regulation Name: Water purification system for hemodialysis Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FIP Dated: March 4, 2008
Received: March 12, 2008
Dear Ms. Gallagher:
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 Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance at one of the following numbers, based on the regulation number at the top of this letter.
| 21 CFR 876.xxxx | (Gastroenterology/Renal/Urology) | 240-276-0115 |
|-----------------|----------------------------------|--------------|
| 21 CFR 884.xxxx | (Obstetrics/Gynecology) | 240-276-0115 |
| 21 CFR 892.xxxx | (Radiology) | 240-276-0120 |
| Other | | 240-276-0100 |
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding postmarket surveillance, please contact CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometric's (OSB's) Division of Postmarket Surveillance at 240-276-3474. For questions regarding the reporting of device adverse events (Medical Device Reporting (MDR)), please contact the Division of Surveillance Systems at 240-276-3464. 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 (240) 276-3150 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely vours.
Nancy Brogdon
Nancy C. Brogdon Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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### 510/k) Section 4 – Indications for Use BT! Filtration Deionizer and Carbon Exchange Service for Hemodialysis
# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): K080703
### Device Name: BTI Filtration Deionizer and Carbon Exchange Service for Hemodialysis
Indications for Use:
The device is intended to be used as components of a hemodialysis water purification system to remove organic and inorganic substances from water used to dilute dialysis concentrate to form dialysate, and to produce purified water for other purposes such as dialyzer reprocessing and equipment rinse and disinfection. Upon exhaustion, these tanks will be replaced with other Deionization Tanks containing newly regenerated resin or with new resin altogether, or in the case of Carbon Tanks, with tanks containing fresh virgin carbon.
Note: The renal care facilities will supply their own water treatment system, which may consist of water softeners, sediment filters, ultra-filtration, reverse osmosis system, alarms, monitors, tanks, and pumps. BTI Filtration will only be providing the activated carbon and deionization components to their systems.
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Hester Heinen
Olvision Sian-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdominal and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number
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