The VITAHEAT™ Patient Warming System is intended to prevent or treat hypothermia and to provide warmth to patients. The VITAHEAT™ Patient Warming System should be used in circumstances in which patients may not maintain a state of normothermia. The System is intended primarily for use in hospitals and surgical centers including without limitation operating, recovery and emergency rooms and on medical/surgical floors.
Device Story
The VitaHEAT Patient Warming System is a portable, battery-powered thermal regulation device used in hospitals and surgical centers to prevent or treat hypothermia. The system consists of a controller, a reusable warming mattress, and single-use disposable covers. The controller, powered by rechargeable 18V lithium-ion batteries, regulates the temperature of the warming mattress, which contains conductive ink lines on a substrate. Clinicians or patients adjust the temperature setpoint between 35°C and 38.5°C. The device includes an automatic safety cutoff that disables the unit if the mattress temperature exceeds 41°C. By providing controlled warmth, the device helps maintain patient normothermia during surgical or recovery procedures. The system is designed for mobility, allowing placement on bed or stretcher rails.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data presented. Testing included cleaning method validation, packaging/shipping validation, biocompatibility (cytotoxicity, irritation, sensitization), software verification, electromagnetic compatibility, electrical safety, temperature performance, high-temperature cutoff (41°C), and pressure/burn safety testing.
Technological Characteristics
System includes a controller, reusable warming mattress with conductive ink heating elements, and 18V lithium-ion batteries. Operates at 35°C–38.5°C (±1.5°C). Safety features include a 41°C automatic thermal cutoff. Complies with IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-2-35. Non-sterile, reusable components with single-use disposable covers. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients at risk of or experiencing hypothermia, or requiring supplemental warmth to maintain normothermia in clinical settings including operating, recovery, and emergency rooms.
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.
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#### 6. 510(k) Summary per 807.92(a)(1)
Date Prepared: July 31, 2013
#### Submitter's Information
Owner/Operator: James Gaffney VitaHEAT Medical, LLC 1585 Beverly Drive #121 Aurora, Illinois 60502 Phone: 800-850-8350 Fax: 630-340-3336
**OCT 04 2013**
#### Submission Contact Information
| Name: | Jack Slovick |
|--------|------------------------|
| Title: | Quality and Regulatory |
| Phone: | (763) 639-0238 |
| Email: | jack_slovick@yahoo.com |
## Proposed Device
Common Name: Classification name: Class: Product Code: Regulatory Class:
VITAHEATTM Patient Warming System Thermal Regulating System Class II /21CFR 870.5900 DWJ Class II (Two)
## Indications for Use
The VITAHEAT™ Patient Warming System is intended to prevent or treat hypothermia and to provide warmth to patients. The VITAHEAT™ Patient Warming System should be used in circumstances in which patients may not maintain a state of normothermia.
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The System is intended primarily for use in hospitals and surgical centers including without limitation operating, recovery and emergency rooms and on medical/surgical floors.
### Description of Device
The VITAHEAT™ Patient Warming System consists of a Controller, a reusable Warming Mattress, single use disposable covers and accessories. The Controller is powered by a rechargeable 18V lithium ion battery and a separate charging unit is provided with the device. Each System also includes a second rechargeable 18V lithium ion battery to allow for uninterrupted operation. Typical battery life is 3-5 hours maximum on a fully charged battery depending on the usage. Other accessories provided with the device include a non-heating Thigh Pad that may be used by the patient for thigh support while lying on the mattress and an extension cord to connect the Controller to the Warming Mattress. The specific mechanism of action/heating is detailed further in Section 12.3.
To operate the VITAHEAT™ Patient Warming System, the Controller is connected to the reusable Warming Mattress using the extension cord provided with the device. The Controller may be placed on hospital bed rail, stretcher rail or on patient bed. The reusable Warming Mattress is then placed into a pocket on a single use disposable sheet cover also provided with the device. The patient then lies on top of the covered Warming Mattress for safe warmth. After the patient is in position on the covered Warming Mattress, it is recommended that the VITAHEAT™ Thigh Pad be placed under the patient's thighs to provide thigh support.
The VITAHEAT™ Patient Warming System is designed to be controlled by either the patient or the clinician. The output temperature range of the device is 35°C - 38.5°C ± 1.5°C: temperatures are adjusted to depending on the power setting selected by the user. From the time the device is turned ON, it takes 8-10 minutes for the Warming Mattress to reach the maximum temperature of 38.5℃ ± 1.5℃ when the highest power setting is selected. When the 'LOWER' button is pressed, the desired temperature setpoint is lowered and correspondingly when the HIGHER button is pressed, the setpoint is raised gradually. A different set of LED lights on the Controller indicate the battery life. If the temperature of the Warming Mattress exceeds a maximum safety limit of 41ºC, an automatic system cutoff initiates and the Warming Mattress is discontinued and the unit becomes inoperable.
Below is a picture of the complete VITAHEAT™ Patient Warming System:
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The VITAHEAT™ device contains a controllable thermal warming component comprised of a series of connected lines printed with conductive ink on a substrate. The components of this device are given in the table below:
| S.<br>No. | Component | Quantity<br>Supplied | Use |
|-----------|-----------------------------------------|----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1 | Controller | 1 | Device used to accurately control the<br>temperature of the Warming Mattress per<br>user selected levels. |
| 2 | Warming Mattress | 1 | Using the energy supplied by the Controller<br>to provide warmth to the patient |
| 3 | Non-heating Thigh pad | 1 | To provide thigh support to the patient as<br>he/she lies down on the Warming Mattress |
| 4 | 18V rechargeable<br>lithium ion battery | 2 | Batteries are used to power the Controller<br>that supplies electrical energy to the<br>Warming Mattress. Additional battery is<br>provided as a backup once the original<br>battery is drained after 3-5 hours of<br>continuous use. |
| 5 | Battery Charging Unit | 1 | To charge the 2 rechargeable lithium ion<br>batteries provided with the device |
### Table 6A: Product Components
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| 6 | Single use disposable covers | 24 | To cover the Warming Mattress when it is used to supply warmth to a patient as a layer between the Mattress and the patient |
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| 7 | Detachable extension cord | 1 | To supply the energy from the Controller to the Warming Mattress |
| 8 | Battery Charger Power Supply | 1 | To connect the Battery Charger to A/C mains |
| 9 | Instructions for Use booklet | 1 | To provide instructions for use, safety features, system precautions and warnings |
Table 6B below gives the details on the device component properties
## Table 6B: Component Properties
| S.<br>No. | Component | Patient<br>Contact<br>(Yes/No) | Provided Sterile or<br>Non-Sterile | Single Use or<br>Reusable |
|-----------|-----------------------------------------|--------------------------------|------------------------------------|---------------------------|
| 1 | Controller | No | Non-Sterile | Reusable |
| 2 | Warming Mattress | No* | Non-Sterile | Reusable |
| 3 | Non-heating Thigh pad | No | Non-Sterile | Reusable |
| 4 | 18V rechargeable lithium<br>ion battery | No | Non-Sterile | Reusable |
| 5 | Battery Charging Unit | No | Non-Sterile | Reusable |
| 6 | Single use disposable<br>covers | Yes | Non-Sterile | Single Use |
| 7 | Detachable extension cord | No | Non-Sterile | Reusable |
| 8 | Battery Charger Power<br>Supply | No | Non-Sterile | Reusable |
| 9 | Instructions for Use<br>booklet | No | Non-Sterile | Reusable |
*Since the disposable cover provides a layer between the patient and the Warming Mattress, the Warming Mattress does not directly come into contact with the patient; however blood, soils, etc. could leak through the cover and touch the mattress, thus, a cleaning method validation is discussed in Section 15 of this 510(k).
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# Predicate Device
Hot Dog Patient Warming Mattress System by Augustine Biomedical & Design LLC, (K092807).
# Summary of Technical Characteristics
The VITAHEAT™ Patient Warming System was compared to the predicate device in areas of components, packaging and compatibility with material, design, and size range. The VitaHEAT device is considered to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device Hot Dog Patient Warming Mattress System by Augustine Biomedical & Design LLC, (K092807).
Per 21 CFR Part 807.92(a)(5), the following shows where the VitaHEAT device is similar and different in terms of technological characteristics. A comparison between the new and predicate device shows that the technological characteristics and indications for use are equivalent.
## Summary of Non-Clinical Testing/Statement of Equivalence
The VITAHEAT™ Patient Warming System was designed, developed, tested and validated according to written procedures. Multiple tests concerning product functionality, biocompatibility, packaging and sterilization have been performed to ensure that the VITAHEAT™ device is as safe and as effective as the predicate device. Specific testing included the following:
- . Cleaning: A cleaning method validation of patient contacting components supplied
- Packaging: Drop testing, simulated shipping and overall packaging validation
- . Biocompatibility: Cytotoxicity, Irritation and Sensitization testing
- . Software: A complete testing of the software used in the device
- . Electromagnetic Compatibility and Electrical Safety: Keeping in mind that the VITAHEAT™ device is battery operated, electrical safety testing per relevant standards was conducted
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- . Temperature Performance Testing: Testing was conducted to show that the device is able to achieve the temperature range that is provided in the labeling and is able to maintain a heating set point once steady state is reached
- . High Temperature Cutoff Testing: Testing to show that the VITAHEAT™ device shuts off at an acceptable predetermined cutoff temperature of 41℃
- . Pressure & Burns Safety Testing: Testing was conducted to show that even when pressure is applied to any portion of the device, a surrogate for pressure points of the human body such as elbows, head, buttocks etc, the temperature on the surface of the . device does not exceed the threshold temperature that could cause thermal injury to patients.
- General functional, mechanical, dimensional and other performance testing against predetermined specifications
The system is designed to meet the following performance standards:
- . IEC 60601-1: 1998 + A1:1991 + A2:1995 Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1: General Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance, edition 2.
- . IEC 60601-2-35 Particular requirements for the safety of Disposable Covers, pad and mattresses intended for heating in medical use, edition 1.
## Conclusion
The VITAHEAT™ device has the same indications for use, similar scientific fundamental technology, materials and packaging as the predicate device. The VITAHEAT™ device has very similar technological characteristics to the predicate and both have the same general shape, size and identical principles of use. Both devices contain a Patient Warming Mattress and a Temperature Controller that provides energy to the Warming Mattress and controls the heat it provides to the patient. Both devices are provided non-sterile and contain no components that are meant to be sterilized. Both devices have identical patient positioning and nearly identical device positioning requirements. Both have the same set of single use and re-usable components. Both devices have nearly identical patient contacting components and use a similar patient barrier, each of which has been tested for biocompatibility safety as per ISO 10993-1. Both devices have identical environmental conditions for storage, transportation and use.
Although there are certain differences between the VITAHEAT™ device and the predicate, these differences do not raise any new concerns in terms of safety and efficacy. For example, in terms of power source requirements, the predicate device requires an A/C mains power source whereas
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the VITAHEAT™ device is battery operated, making the VITAHEAT™ device safer to operate in this aspect.
The data and information provided in this submission supports a substantial equivalence determination and, therefore, 510(k) premarket notification clearance of the VITAHEATTM system. The minor technological differences such as shape, size, and compatibility have been evaluated through multiple verification and validation activities as well as critical analyses. Results of these evaluations demonstrate that these differences do not affect the ability of the VITAHEAT™ to achieve the indications for use. The VITAHEAT™ system does not raise any new questions regarding safety or effectiveness of the device, compared to the predicate Hot Dog device and is therefore substantially equivalent.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
October 4, 2013
VitaHEAT Medical, LLC c/o Mark Job Regulatory Technology Services LLC 1394 25th Street NW Buffalo, MN 55313
Re: K132454
Trade/Device Name: VitaHEAT Patient Warming System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.5900 Regulation Name: Thermal Regulating System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DWJ Dated: August 9, 2013 Received: August 12. 2013
Dear Mr. Job:
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 comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical
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device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); 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.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its tollfree number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
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 (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours,
M.A. Willhemen
for Bram D. Zuckerman, M.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## 5. Indications for Use Statement
510(k) Number (if known): K132454 (To be assigned)
Device Name: VITAHEATTM Patient Warming System
Indications for Use: The VITAHEAT™ Patient Warming System is intended to prevent or treat hypothermia and to provide warmth to patients. The VITAHI:AT™ Patient Warming System should be used in circumstances in which patients may not maintain a state of normothermia.
The System is intended primarily for use in hospitals and surgical centers including without limitation operating, recovery and emergency rooms and on medical/surgical floors.
Prescription Use (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)
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