V.A.C. GRANUFOAM SILVER SMALL DRESSING; V.A.C. GRANUFOAM SILVER MEDIUM DRESSING; V.A.C. GRANUFOAM SILVER LARGE DRESSING
K102956 · Kci USA, Inc. (Kinetic Concepts, Inc.) · OMP · Dec 15, 2010 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K102956
Device Name
V.A.C. GRANUFOAM SILVER SMALL DRESSING; V.A.C. GRANUFOAM SILVER MEDIUM DRESSING; V.A.C. GRANUFOAM SILVER LARGE DRESSING
Applicant
Kci USA, Inc. (Kinetic Concepts, Inc.)
Product Code
OMP · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Dec 15, 2010
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4780
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver Protection Dressing is intended for use with the V.A.C. family of negative pressure wound therapy systems to help promote wound healing. The dressing is an effective barrier to bacterial penetration and may help reduce infection in chronic, acute, traumatic, subacute and dehisced wounds, partial thickness burns, ulcers (such as diabetic, pressure or venous insufficiency), flaps and grafts.
Device Story
V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver Protection Dressing is a component of the V.A.C. negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) system. The dressing consists of a silver-coated, reticulated polyurethane foam. It is applied to the wound bed and connected to a V.A.C. suction pump. The device acts as a barrier to bacterial penetration and is intended to help reduce infection while promoting wound healing. It is used in clinical settings by healthcare providers to manage various wound types, including ulcers, burns, and surgical wounds. The silver coating provides antimicrobial properties. The dressing facilitates the delivery of negative pressure to the wound site, which aids in wound closure and healing.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical tests were necessary. Substantial equivalence was determined based on non-clinical bench testing of antibacterial activity, which showed equivalent results to the predicate device.
Technological Characteristics
Material: Reticulated polyurethane foam with silver coating. Principle: Negative pressure wound therapy interface. Form factor: Dressing component for V.A.C. systems. Sterilization: Not specified.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use with V.A.C. negative pressure wound therapy systems to promote healing and act as a bacterial barrier in patients with chronic, acute, traumatic, subacute, and dehisced wounds, partial thickness burns, ulcers (diabetic, pressure, venous insufficiency), flaps, and grafts.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A powered suction pump is a portable, AC-powered or compressed air-powered device intended to be used to remove infectious materials from wounds or fluids from a patient's airway or respiratory support system. The device may be used during surgery in the operating room or at the patient's bedside. The device may include a microbial filter.
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### 510(k) SUMMARY V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver Protection Dressing
A summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92.
| Submitter Information [21 CFR 807.929(a)(1)] | |
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| Name | KCI USA, Inc. (Kinetic Concepts, Inc.) |
| Address | 6203 Farinon Drive |
| | San Antonio, TX 78249 |
| Phone number | 210.515.4126 |
| Fax number | 210.255.6727 |
| Establishment<br>Registration Number | 1625774 |
| Name of contact<br>person | Shannon Scott, Regulatory Affairs Manager |
| Date prepared | December 14, 2010 |
| Name of the device [21 CFR 807.92(a)(2)] | |
| Trade or proprietary<br>name | V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver® Protection Dressing |
| Common or usual<br>name | Negative pressure wound therapy dressing |
| Classification name | Negative pressure wound therapy powered suction pump |
| Classification panel | General and Plastic Surgery |
| Regulation | 878.4780 |
| Product Code(s) | OMP |
| Legally marketed<br>device(s) to which<br>equivalence is claimed<br>[21 CFR 807.92(a)(3)] | V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver Protection Dressing (K053627) |
| Device description<br>[21 CFR 807.92(a)(4)] | The V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver Protection Dressing is a component of the V.A.C.<br>Therapy System which is an integrated negative pressure wound management<br>system. The dressing is polyurethane foam with a silver coating designed<br>specifically for use with the V.A.C. family of negative pressure wound therapy<br>devices. |
| Indications for use<br>[21 CFR 807.92(a)(5)] | The V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver Protection Dressing is intended for use with the<br>V.A.C. family of negative pressure wound therapy systems to help promote wound<br>healing. The dressing is an effective barrier to bacterial penetration and may help<br>reduce infection in chronic, acute, traumatic, subacute and dehisced wounds,<br>partial thickness burns, ulcers (such as diabetic, pressure or venous<br>insufficiency), flaps and grafts. |
DEC 1 5 2010
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## 510(k) SUMMARY V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver Protection Dressing
| Summary of the technological characteristics of the device compared to the predicate device<br>[21 CFR 807.92(a)(6)] | | |
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| Characteristic | New Device<br>V.A.C. GranuFoam<br>Silver Protection Dressing | Predicate<br>V.A.C. GranuFoam<br>Silver Protection Dressing<br>K053627 |
| Indications for use | Same as predicate with the<br>addition of venous insufficiency<br>ulcers, cleared under 510(k)<br>K091585.<br><br>The V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver<br>Protection Dressing is intended<br>for use with the V.A.C. family of<br>negative pressure wound therapy<br>systems to help promote wound<br>healing. The dressing is an<br>effective barrier to bacterial<br>penetration and may help reduce<br>infection in chronic, acute,<br>traumatic, subacute and<br>dehisced wounds, partial<br>thickness burns, ulcers (such as<br>diabetic, pressure or venous<br>insufficiency), flaps and grafts. | The V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver<br>Protection Dressing is intended<br>for use with the V.A.C. family of<br>negative pressure wound<br>therapy systems to help promote<br>wound healing. The dressing is<br>an effective barrier to bacterial<br>penetration and may help reduce<br>infection in chronic, acute,<br>traumatic, subacute, and<br>dehisced wounds, diabetic<br>ulcers, pressure ulcers, flaps,<br>grafts and partial thickness<br>burns. |
| Dressing composition | Same as predicate | Black, reticulated, polyurethane<br>foam with silver coating |
| Antibacterial activity | Same as predicate | Studies of antibacterial activity<br>against S. aureus, P.<br>aeruginosa, and E. coli. |
| Performance Data [21 CFR 807.92(b)] | | |
| [21 CFR 807.92(b)(1)]<br>Summary of non-clinical tests conducted for determination of substantial equivalence | Studies of the antibacterial activity of the predicate device were previously conducted against S. aureus, P.<br>aeruginosa, and E. coli. In support of the proposed change to the product specification, testing has been<br>conducted and the product has been shown to pass these tests with equivalent results. | |
| [21 CFR 807.92(b)(2)]<br>Summary of clinical tests conducted for determination of substantial equivalence or of clinical<br>information | No clinical tests were necessary. | |
| Conclusions drawn [21 CFR 807.92(b)(3)] | The V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver Protection Dressing and its predicate (K053627) are identical in product<br>design, composition and processing. V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver Protection Dressing is substantially<br>equivalent to its predicate (K053627) in terms of safety, function and indications for use. | |
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KCI USA, Inc. % Shannon Scott Regulatory Affairs Manager 6203 Fairnon Drive San Antonio, Texas 78249
DEC 15 2019
Re: K102956
Trade/Device Name: V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver Protection Dressing Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4780 Regulation Name: Powered suction pump Regulatory Class: II Product Code: OMP Dated: November 22, 2010 Received: November 23, 2010
Dear Shannon Scott:
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 misleding.
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 comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21
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CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 801); good manufacturing of medical
forth in the quality systems (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (2) CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control (QD) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the elections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Pat 801), please
go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutEDA/CentersOff go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHOffices/ucm/11/20/2019
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the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, p note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part and of the other chance, "Insolanding of Ference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part
807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regu CFR Part 803), please go to
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You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its the many of the Act from the
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http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm.
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Sincerely yours,
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Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of Surgical, Orthopedic and Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# 102956
DEC 1 5 2010
## INDICATIONS FOR USE
510(k) Number (if known): Device Name: V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver Protection Dressing Indications for Use:
The V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver Protection Dressing is intended for use with the V.A.C. family of negative pressure wound therapy systems to help promote wound healing. The dressing is an effective barrier to bacterial penetration and may help reduce infection in chronic, acute, traumatic, subacute and dehisced wounds, partial thickness burns, ulcers (such as diabetic, pressure or venous insufficiency), flaps and grafts.
Prescription Use _ Over-The-Counter Use × AND/OR (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE OF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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