K131990 · Essex Cryogenics of Missouri, Inc. · CAW · Feb 21, 2014 · Anesthesiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K131990
Device Name
OXYGEN GENERATOR LIQUEFIER - (OGL)
Applicant
Essex Cryogenics of Missouri, Inc.
Product Code
CAW · Anesthesiology
Decision Date
Feb 21, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 868.5440
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The OGL is intended to be used by emergency response personnel in military and commercial applications to produce emergency source of 93% USP liquid oxygen (LOX) which will be transferred into portable LOX systems. The portable LOX systems are used as an emergency source of supplemental oxygen for patient(s) while being transported for a crisis situation to a health care facility. This medical device is for supplemental oxygen and is not intended to sustain or support life.
Device Story
OGL is a portable oxygen generator/liquefier; generates 93% USP gaseous oxygen via molecular sieve beds/Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA); liquefies and stores up to 40 liters of LOX. Operated by emergency response personnel in military/commercial environments. Control panel features mode switch (LOX production, gas generation, or transfer), fault indicators, emergency stop, hour meter, and pressure/quantity gauges. Device is forklift-portable or movable by one/two persons via retractable wheels. Output is liquid oxygen transferred to portable storage systems for supplemental patient oxygen during transport. Benefits include providing an emergency oxygen source in crisis situations. System requires 200-240 VAC power.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including oxygen purity, liquefaction rate, capacity, liquid transfer, environmental testing (vibration, temperature, humidity, salt fog, rain), and compliance with ISO 8359:1996 and IEC 60601-1/1-2 standards.
Indicated for emergency response personnel in military and commercial settings to produce 93% USP liquid oxygen (LOX) for transfer into portable LOX systems; used as an emergency source of supplemental oxygen for patients during transport to healthcare facilities. Not intended to sustain or support life.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A portable oxygen generator is a device that is intended to release oxygen for respiratory therapy by means of either a chemical reaction or physical means (e.g., a molecular sieve).
Predicate Devices
Portable Therapeutic Oxygen Concentrator System (PTOCS) (K022684)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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### Premarket Notification 510(k) Section 5-510(k) Summary
FEB 2 1 2014 Essex Industries OGL
| 510(k) Summary |
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| Page 1 of 7 |
| 6/27/2013 |
| Essex Industries, Inc. d/b/a<br>Essex Cryogenics of MO<br>8007 Chivvis Drive | |
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| St. Louis, Missouri 63123 | Tel: (314) 338-8533 |
| | Fax: (314)832-8208 |
| Official Contact: | Kenneth L. Seise - Quality Assurance/Regulatory<br>Compliance Manager |
| Proprietary or Trade Name: | OGL |
| Common/Usual Name: | Portable Oxygen Generator |
| Classification Name/Code: | CAW- Portable Oxygen Generator<br>21CFR 868.5440<br>Class II |
| Device: | Oxygen Generator Liquefier- (OGL) |
| Predicate Device: | Portable Therapeutic Oxygen Concentrator System<br>(PTOCS) - K022684 |
### Device Description:
The OGL is a device that generates 93% USP oxygen gaseous, liquefy it into LOX and store up to 40 liters of LOX. It OGL is a single module that weighs approximately 730 LBS empty or 830 full of LOX. The system is 52" long, 33" wide and 48" tall if the wheels are deployed). The system has to forklift pockets to allow the system to be moved by a forklift. The system also has retractable wheels that allows for one or two persons to easily move the device on a flat smooth surface.
The OGL requires only 200-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz 30 amp single phase power supply for operation. The system is very simple to operate. The control panel has a mode switch that allows the user to make liquid oxygen (LOX), generate gaseous oxygen for the oxygen gas port or transfer the liquid oxygen to a separate device. The control panel also has fault indicators if there is a problem with the system, emergency stop button, hour meter, Dewar pressure gauge and LOX quantity gauge.
### Intended User
Healthcare providers
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### 510(k) Summary Page 2 of 7 6/27/2013
### Patient Population
This device generates liquid oxygen to be transferred into portable LOX systems, so a patient population is not indicated.
### Indications for Use:
The OGL is intended to be used by emergency response personnel in military and commercial applications to produce emergency source of 93% USP liquid oxygen (LOX) which will be transferred into portable LOX systems. The portable LOX systems are used as an emergency source of supplemental oxygen for patient(s) while being transported for a crisis situation to a health care facility. This medical device is for supplemental oxygen and is not intended to sustain or support life.
### Environment of Use:
Environments of Use: Locations where LOX oxygen generation is desired, e.g. military, hospital.
### Contraindications:
There are no known contraindications.
### Predicate Device Comparison:
The OGLwas compared to the predicate PTOCS (K022684) in the device comparison table below.
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## 510(k) Summary Page 3 of 7
6/27/2013
### Device Comparison Table 5.1
| Performance/<br>Characteristics | OGL | PTOCS K022684<br>(PREDICATE DEVICE) |
|---------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indications for Use | The OGL is intended to be used by<br>emergency response personnel in<br>military and commercial<br>applications to produce emergency<br>source of 93% USP liquid oxygen<br>(LOX) which will be transferred<br>into portable LOX systems. The<br>portable LOX systems are used as<br>an emergency source of<br>supplemental oxygen for patient(s)<br>while being transported for a crisis<br>situation to a health care facility.<br>This medical device is for<br>supplemental oxygen and is not<br>intended to sustain or support life. | Provides supplemental therapeutic<br>oxygen to a patient in a military field<br>hospital setting. |
| Environment of use | Used by emergency response<br>personnel in military and<br>commercial applications and by<br>military medical personnel. | Used by emergency response personne<br>in military and commercial<br>applications and by military medical<br>personnel. |
| Energy Used | 200-240, 50/60 Hz | 110, 60 Hz & 208-220, 60 Hz |
| Technology | Oxygen is concentrated by the use<br>of molecular sieve beds / Pressure<br>Swing Adsorption (PSA) | Oxygen is concentrated by the use of<br>molecular sieve beds and Pressure<br>Swing Adsorption (PSA) |
| Portability/Human<br>Factors | Forklift portable or can be move by<br>one person with the wheels<br>deployed on a level surface. | Compressor Module "A"<br>4 man portable<br>Compressor Module "B"<br>4 man portable<br>Oxygen Concentrator Module<br>4 man portable<br>High Pressure Fill Module<br>4 man portable |
| Standards Met | IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2 | IEC60601-1 |
| Sterility / Shelf Life | N/A | N/A |
| Electrical Safety | Tested IA W MIL-STD-810, &<br>IEC60601-1 | Tested IA W MIL-STD-810, &<br>IEC60601-1 |
| Operating Temperature | 0°F to 120°F | 32°F to 90°F |
| Storage Temperature | 0°F to 130°F | -40°F to 158°F |
| Humidity | Up to 95% | Up to 95% |
| Storage Humidity | Up to 100% | Up to 100% |
| Performance/<br>Characteristics | OGL | PTOCS K022684<br>(PREDICATE DEVICE) |
| Dimensional Envelope | OGL<br>Height (Wheels Retracted) = 48.0"<br>Height (Wheels Deployed) = 54.5"<br>Width = 33.0"<br>Depth = 52.0"<br>See Figure 12-7 | Compressor Module "A"<br>Height = 28"<br>Width = 27"<br>Depth = 44"<br>See Figure 12-8<br>Compressor Module "B"<br>Height = 27"<br>Width = 24"<br>Depth = 44"<br>See Figure 12-8<br>Oxygen Concentrator Module<br>Height = 42"<br>Width = 22"<br>Depth = 31"<br>See Figure 12-8<br>High Pressure Fill Module<br>Height = 27.5"<br>Width = 23.5"<br>Depth = 34.5"<br>See Figure 12-8 |
| System Weight | OGL<br>Empty = 730 LBS<br>Full (with LOX) = 830 LBS | Compressor Module "A" = 298.8 LBS<br>Compressor Module "B" = 149.6 LBS<br>Oxygen Concentrator Module = 283.3 LBS<br>High Pressure Fill Module = 153.0 LBS |
| Power Requirements | OGL<br>Power = 200-240 VAC<br>Supply Frequency = 50/60 Hz<br>Phase = Single Phase<br>Watts = 6.3 kW MAX | Compressor Module "A" & "B"<br>Power = 208-220 VAC<br>Supply Frequency = 60 Hz<br>Phase = Three Phase<br>Watts = 6.93 kW MAX<br>Oxygen Concentrator Module<br>Power = 110 VAC<br>Supply Frequency = 50/60 Hz<br>Watts = 100 W<br>High Pressure Fill Module<br>Power = 110 VAC<br>Supply Frequency = 60 Hz<br>Watts = 600 W |
| Oxygen Purity | 93% USP | 93% USP |
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### Premarket Notification 510(k) Section 5 - 510(k) Summary
# 510(k) Summary
Page 4 of 7
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### Premarket Notification 510(k) Section 5 - 510(k) Summary
| 510(k) Summary<br>Page 5 of 7<br>6/27/2013 | | |
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| Performance/<br>Characteristics | OGL | PTOCS K022684<br>(PREDICATE DEVICE) |
| Oxygen Gas Outlet | # of Ports = 1<br>Port Type = Male DISS 1240<br>Flow Rate = 11 LPM<br>Pressure = 7 PSI | # of Ports = 3<br>Port Type = Female Schrader Quick<br>Disconnect<br>Flow Rate = 45 LPM<br>Pressure = 50 PSIG |
| Medical Devices<br>Compatibility | High Pressure Cylinder Fill | Commercial Mask<br>Commercial Cannula<br>Flow Control Valve (0.5-15 LPM, with<br>12 settings) |
| LOX Quantity Indicator | Mechanical Gauge | None |
| Fill Connection | Standard Military CRU-59/E<br>connection which connects with the<br>military standard CRU-50/A<br>connector on all the portable LOX<br>storage systems | None |
| LOX Storage Capacity | 40 Liters of LOX | None |
| Alarms/Indicators | Three Fault Indicators. (If any<br>problem occurs with system, the<br>system will shut down and it will<br>light the appropriate fault<br>indicators.) | Compressor Module "A" & "B"<br>Low Pressure Indicator<br>Power Out of Phase Indicator<br>Oxygen Concentrator Module<br>Low Pressure Indicator<br>High Pressure Indicator<br>Low Oxygen Purity Indicator<br>Oxygen Sensor Fault Indicator<br>High Pressure Fill Module<br>Low Pressure Indicator<br>Back up Activated Indicator |
| Software | Has software with a microprocessor<br>that controls the entire system. | |
# 510/11 €
### Differences Between Other Legally Marketed Predicate Devices:
The OGL is viewed as substantially equivalent to the predicate device because: The OGL uses the exact same technology and has similar indications for use. The differences that exist between the devices are insignificant in the terms of safety or effectiveness.
### Indications -
The OGL is intended to be used by emergency response personnel in military and commercial applications to produce emergency source of 93% USP liquid oxygen (LOX) which will be transferred into portable LOX systems. The portable LOX systems are used as an emergency source of supplemental oxygen for patient(s) while being
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### 510(k) Summary Page 6 of 7 6/27/2013
transported for a crisis situation to a health care facility. This medical device is for supplemental oxygen and is not intended to sustain or support life.
Discussion - These indications are similar to the predicate PTOCS (K022684).
Prescriptive - The OGL and predicate are both prescriptive.
Design and Technology - The OGL has equivalent design and features as the predicate and has the identical technology to the predicate.
Performance and Specifications - The OGL has equivalent specifications of performance as the predicate.
Compliance with standards - The OGL and predicate device declare compliance with IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2.
### Materials -
The air contacting materials have been cleared in prior 510(k)s as described in Section 15
### Patient Population -
Neither the OGL or predicate have a define patient population.
### Non-Clinical Testing Summary:
We have performed bench tests and found that the OGL met all requirements specifications and standards requirements and was found to be equivalent in comparison to the predicate.
Testing is documented in the Qualification Test Report (OTR-50C-0103-5 .- 7) in Section 18 - Performance Bench Testing.
Functional testing, e.g. pressure, delivery rate, normal evaporation rate and environmental testing, e.g. vibration testing, of the OGL was acceptable and proves that the device functions as intended and functions safely. Functional testing, e.g. display readout accuracy and fault indicator testing, and environmental testing, e.g. high and low temperature operation and storage testing, was acceptable and proves that the device functions as intended and functions safely. Testing includes:
- Visual Examination .
- . Oxygen Purity
- Liquefaction Rate and Capacity .
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### 510(k) Summary Page 7 of 7 6/27/2013 ·
- Liquid Transfer .
- Dimensional Examination .
- Weight .
- Power .
- . Normal Evaporative Rate (NER)
- Component Bonding .
- High Temperature Operation .
- Low Temperature Operation .
- High Temperature Storage .
- . Humidity
- � Rain
- Salt Fog
- Shipping Vibration ●
- ISO 8359:1996 Oxygen concentrators for medical use Safety requirements .
### Clinical Testing Summary:
No clinical testing
### Substantial Equivalence Conclusion
Essex maintains that the OGL is substantially equivalent to the predicate PTOCS (K022684) in indications for use, patient population, and environment for use, technology characteristics, specifications / performance and compliance with international standards
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G60 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
February 21, 2014
Essex Industries, Incorporated Mr. Paul Dryden Regulatory Consultant 8007 Chivvis Drive St. Louis. MO 63123
Re: K131990
Trade/Device Name: Oxygen generator Liquefier (OGL) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5440 Regulation Name: Portable Oxygen Generator Regulatory Class: II Product Code: CAW Dated: February 18, 2014 Received: February 19, 2014
Dear Mr. Dryden:
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 10 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.
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#### 4 Indications for Use Statement
As required, we have prepared the Indications for Use statement on a separate page.
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### Indications for Use Statement
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510(k) Number:
K131990 (To be assigned)
Device Name:
Essex Industries Oxygen Generator/Liquefier (OGL)
Indications for Use:
Device Name: Oxygen Generator/Liquefier
The OGL is intended to be used by emergency response personnel in military and commercial applications to produce emergency source of 93% USP liquid oxygen (LOX) which will be transferred into portable LOX systems. The portable LOX systems are used as an emergency source of supplemental oxygen for patient(s) while being transported for a crisis situation to a health care facility. This medical device is for supplemental oxygen and is not intended to sustain or support life.
Environments of Use: Locations where LOX oxygen generation is desired, e.g. military, hospital.
Prescription Use XX (Part 2) CFR 801 Subpart D)
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)
K131990
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