LEVEL 1 SNUGGLE WARM ADULT UNDERBODY CONVECTIVE WARMING BLANKET, MODEL SW-2013, LEVEL 1 SNUGGLE WARM LEFT LATERAL
K083336 · Smiths Medical Asd, Inc. · DWJ · Jun 3, 2009 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K083336
Device Name
LEVEL 1 SNUGGLE WARM ADULT UNDERBODY CONVECTIVE WARMING BLANKET, MODEL SW-2013, LEVEL 1 SNUGGLE WARM LEFT LATERAL
Applicant
Smiths Medical Asd, Inc.
Product Code
DWJ · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Jun 3, 2009
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.5900
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
For thermal regulation of a patient's temperature to prevent hypothermia and/or reduce cold discomfort during and after surgical procedures. It is intended for use by appropriately trained healthcare professionals in clinical environments.
Device Story
Convective warming blankets (SW-2013, SW-2014L, SW-2014R, SW-2015, SW-2016, SW-2018, SW-2019) function as components of the Snuggle Warm Convective Warming System (SW-4000/EQ-5000). System consists of a warming unit, hose, and single-use blanket. Warming unit generates warm air, delivered through hose to blanket; air distributes through internal channels and exits via perforations onto patient. Used in clinical environments by healthcare professionals to maintain patient normothermia during/after surgery. Prevents hypothermia and reduces cold discomfort. Certain models (SW-2016, SW-2018, SW-2019) feature movable panels for surgical access.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence established via bench testing and comparison of technological characteristics to predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Single-use convective warming blankets. Materials and manufacturing processes similar to predicates. Air distribution via internal channels and perforations. Features include movable panels for surgical access. Complies with ASTM F2196:2002 (forced air patient temperature management) and ISO 10993-1:2003 (biocompatibility).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing surgical procedures requiring thermal regulation to prevent hypothermia or reduce cold discomfort. Intended for use by trained healthcare professionals in clinical settings.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A thermal regulating system is an external system consisting of a device that is placed in contact with the patient and a temperature controller for the device. The system is used to regulate patient temperature.
Predicate Devices
Level 1 Snuggle Warm Pediatric Underbody Blanket and Level 1 Snuggle Warm Large Pediatric Underbody Blanket (K061513)
Snuggle Warm 4000 Convective Warming System (K011907)
Bair Hugger model 610 Full Body Surgical Blanket, model 555 Pediatric Underbody Blanket, model 550 Large Pediatric Underbody Blanket and model 545 Adult Underbody Blanket (K060865)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# smiths medical bringing technology to life
JUN - 3 2009
Smiths Medical ASD Inc. Critical Care Division 160 Weymouth Street Rockland, MA 02370, USA T: +1 781 878 8011 F: +1 781 878 8201 www.smiths-medical.com
K083336
### Company Information:
SECTION 5. 510(k) Summary
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. 160 Wevmouth Street Rockland, MA 02370 (781) 878-8011, ext 7904 Contact: Ms. Christine Lloyd, Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Summary Prepared: May 1, 2009
### Product Name:
### Trade Name:
Level 1 % Snuggle Warm " Adult Underbody Convective Warming Blanket (SW-2013)
Level 1 @ Snuggle Warm 9 Left Lateral Access Convective Warming Blanket (SW-2014L)
510(K) SUMMARY:
Level 1 9 Snuggle Warm® Right Lateral Access Convective Warming Blanket (SW-2014R)
Level 1 % Snuggle Warm " Upper Underbody Convective Warming Blanket (SW-2015)
Level 1 Snuggle Warm® Full Body Split Access Convective Warming Blanket (SW-2016)
Level 1 8 Snuggle Warm® Multi Access Convective Warming Blanket (SW-2018)
Level 10 Snuggle Warm® Poncho Convective Warming Blanket (SW-2019)
Common Name: Convective Warming Blankets
Classification Name: Thermal Regulating System (21 CFR 870.5900, Product Code DWJ)
## Predicate Device(s):
- K061513 Smiths Medical ASD, Inc., Level 1 % Snuggle Warm® Pediatric Underbody Blanket o and Level 1 " Snuggle Warm " Large Pediatric Underbody Blanket (SW-2009 and SW-2011)
- K011907 Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. (formerly Level 1 Inc.), Snuggle Warm® 4000 o Convective Warming System. The Snuggle Warm® 4000 Convective Warming System consists of a Convective Warming Unit, a hose (that connects to the Convective Warming Unit on one end) and a blanket; which connects onto the other end of the hose. The forced warm air travels from the Warming Unit through the hose to the blanket that is placed on the patient. (SW-4000, EO-5000, SW-2001, SW-2002, SW-2004, SW-2004, SW-2005, SW-2006, SW-2007, and SW-2010)
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- K060865 Arizant Healthcare Inc., Bair Hugger® model 610 Full Body Surgical Blanket, o model 555 Pediatric Underbody Blanket, model 550 Large Pediatric Underbody Blanket and model 545 Adult Underbody Blanket.
There are currently 10 variations of Convective Warming Blankets in the non-sterile convective warming blanket family.
### Disposables Single-Use Blankets
- . SW-2001 Full Body Convective Warming Blanket
- SW-2002 Pediatric Convective Warming Blanket .
- SW-2003 Upper Body Convective Warming Blanket ●
- SW-2004 Lower Convective Warming Blanket .
- SW-2005 Neonate to Small Child Intraoperative Convective Warming Blanket .
- SW-2006 Preemie to Neonate Intraoperative Convective Warming Blanket ●
- SW-2007 Tube Body Convective Warming Blanket .
- SW-2009 Pediatric Underbody Convective Warming Blanket ●
- SW-2010 Large Upper Body Convective Warming Blanket .
- SW-2011 Large Pediatric Convective Warming Underbody Blanket .
### Device Description:
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Snuggle Warm® Convective Warming Systems (SW-4000 and EQ-5000) that will include the proposed blankets (Model SW-2013, SW-2014R, SW-2015, SW-2016, SW-2018, SW-2018 & SW-2019)
- The Convective Warming Systems (SW-4000 and EQ-5000), are identified as a Thermal . Regulation System by the FDA, consists of a Convective Warming Unit (temperature controller), a hose, and a single-use Convective Warming Blanket.
- The Convective Warming Systems' (SW-4000 and EQ-5000) single-use disposable . Convective Warming Blankets are placed in contact with the patient and attached to a warming unit via a hose with hose-end temperature controls. The warming unit generates warm air that is distributed throughout the warming blanket to warm the patient during and after surgical procedures.
- It is intended for thermally regulating a patient's temperature to prevent hypothermia by a . warm air heated blanket system to reduce cold discomfort during and after surgical procedures.
The seven proposed blankets are single-use Convective Warming Blankets that will be added to the existing Convective Warming Blanket family. They are components of the Convective Warming Systems (SW-4000 and EQ-5000) of which the indications for use remain the same.
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#### Indications for Use:
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For thermal regulation of a patient's temperature to prevent hypothermia and/or reduce cold discomfort during and after surgical procedures. It is intended for use by appropriately trained healthcare professionals in clinical environments.
#### Technological Characteristics:
The proposed and predicate Snuggle Warm® convective warming blankets are made of similar materials and employ similar manufacturing processes. The warm air is distributed around the patient's body through the delivery channels and exits the blanket through a specially designed series of perforations in the patient side of the blanket.
The proposed SW-2016 Full Body Split Access blanket, the SW-2018 Multi Access blanket and the SW-2019 Poncho blanket have movable panels which can be secured away from the surgical area similiar to the Bair Hugger® model 610 Full Body Surgical Blanket.
#### Non-Clinical Data:
Bench testing was performed to demonstrate that the proposed convective warming blankets are substantially equivalent to the existing Snuggle Warm " convective warming blankets currently marketed by Smiths Medical. The blankets are designed to meet the requirements of the following standards:
- . ASTM F2196:2002, Standard Specification for Circulating Liquid and Forced Air Patient Temperature Management
- . ISO 10993-1 2003, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Evaluation and Testing
### Clinical Data:
Not required
#### Conclusion:
The proposed Convective Warming Blankets are safe and effective as well being substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
Very truly yours,
SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.
Christine Lloyd
Ms. Christine Lloyd Regulatory Affairs Specialist
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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration. 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
### JUN - 3 2009
Smiths Medical ASD Inc. c/o Ms. Christine Lloyd Regulatory Affairs Specialist Critical Care Division 160 Weymouth Street Rockland, MA 02370
K083336 Re:
> Level 18 Snuggle Warm® Adult Underbody Convective Warming Blanket (SW-2013)
Level 1® Snuggle Warm® Left Lateral Access Convective Warming Blanket (SW-2014L)
Level 1@ Smuggle Warm® Right Lateral Access Convective Warming Blanket (SW-2014R)
Level 1 @ Snuggle Warm® Upper Underbody Convective Warming Blanket (SW-2015)
· Level 1® Snuggle Warm® Full Body Split Access Convective Warming Blanket (SW-2016)
Level 1® Snuggle Warm® Multi Access Convective Warming Blanket (SW-2018)
Level 1® Snuggle Warm® Poncho Convective Warming Blanket (SW-2019)
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.5900
Regulation Name: Catheter, Cannula and Tubing Vascular, Cardiopulmonary Bypass Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: DWJ
Dated: May 1, 2009
Received: May 4, 2009
Dear Ms. Lloyd:
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
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: Level 1 Snuggle Warm Adult Underbody Convective Warming Blanket
Indications for Use:
For thermal regulation of a patient's temperature to prevent hypothermia and/or reduce cold discomfort during and after surgical procedures. It is intended for use by appropriately trained healthcare professionals in clinical environments.
| Prescription Use | X<br>(Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
|------------------|------------------------------------------------|
| | AND/OR |
| | Over-The-Counter Use<br>(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)
| (Division Sign-Off) | |
|------------------------------------|-----------|
| Division of Cardiovascular Devices | Page 1 of |
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: Level 1 ° Snuggle Warm Left Lateral Access Convective Warming Blanket
Indications for Use:
For thermal regulation of a patient's temperature to prevent hypothermia and/or reduce cold discomfort during and after surgical procedures. It is intended for use by appropriately trained healthcare professionals in clinical environments.
Prescription Use X (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) | |
|--|--------------------------------------------------------|--|
|--|--------------------------------------------------------|--|
| (Division/Sign-Off) | |
|------------------------------------|----------|
| Division of Cardiovascular Devices | |
| 510(k) Number | 14083336 |
| Page 1 of 1 |
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: Level 1 ° Snuggle Warm® Right Lateral Access Convective Warming Blanket
Indications for Use:
For thermal regulation of a patient's temperature to prevent hypothermia and/or reduce cold discomfort during and after surgical procedures. It is intended for use by appropriately trained healthcare professionals in clinical environments.
Prescription Use X (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) | |
|--------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| (Division Sign-Off) | |
| Division of Cardiovascular Devices | |
| 510(k) Number | K083356 |
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: Level 1 ° Snuggle Warm® Upper Underbody Convective Warming Blanket
Indications for Use:
For thermal regulation of a patient's temperature to prevent hypothermia and/or reduce cold discomfort during and after surgical procedures. It is intended for use by appropriately trained healthcare professionals in clinical environments.
| Prescription Use | X |
|-----------------------------|---|
| (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) | |
|--------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| (Division Sign-Off) | |
| Division of Cardiovascular Devices | |
| 510(k) Number | K083336 |
Page 1 ofOver-The-Counter Use
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: Level 1 % Snuggle Warm Full Body Split Access Convective Warming Blanket
Indications for Use:
For thermal regulation of a patient's temperature to prevent hypothermia and/or reduce cold discomfort during and after surgical procedures. It is intended for use by appropriately trained healthcare professionals in clinical environments.
Prescription Use X (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)
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(Division/Sign-Off)
Division of Cardiovascular Devices
510(k) Number K083336
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: Level 1º Snuggle Warm® Multi Access Convective Warming Blanket
Indications for Use:
Prescription Use
X
For thermal regulation of a patient's temperature to prevent hypothermia and/or reduce cold discomfort during and after surgical procedures. It is intended for use by appropriately trained healthcare professionals in clinical environments.
| (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | AND/OR | (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)
| (Division Sign-Off) | |
|------------------------------------|---------|
| Division of Cardiovascular Devices | |
| 510(k) Number | 1083336 |
| Page 1 of 1 |
|-------------|
|-------------|
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Device Name: Level 1® Snuggle Warm® Poncho Convective Warming Blanket
Indications for Use:
For thermal regulation of a patient's temperature to prevent hypothermia and/or reduce cold discomfort during and after surgical procedures. It is intended for use by appropriately trained healthcare professionals in clinical environments.
| Prescription Use X<br>(Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | AND/OR | Over-The-Counter Use<br>(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) |
| (Division/Sign-Off)<br>Division of Cardlovascular Devices<br>1488 954<br>510(k) Number | | Page 1 of 1 |
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