BIOPURE HX2 REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM
K133149 · Mar Cor Purification, Inc. · FIP · Apr 30, 2014 · Gastroenterology, Urology
Device Facts
Record ID
K133149
Device Name
BIOPURE HX2 REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM
Applicant
Mar Cor Purification, Inc.
Product Code
FIP · Gastroenterology, Urology
Decision Date
Apr 30, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 876.5665
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The BioPure HX2 Reverse Osmosis water purification system is designed to purify pre-treated water using reverse osmosis for making dialysate for hemodialysis applications. The device is intended to be a component in a complete water purification system. It must be preceded by pre-treatment devices, and may need to be followed by post-treatment devices as well to meet current AAMI and Federal (U.S.) standards. BioPure HX2 is intended for use in water rooms in a hospital, clinic, or dialysis center. The device includes an integrated heat disinfection process.
Device Story
BioPure HX2 is a double-pass reverse osmosis (RO) water purification system for hemodialysis. It processes pre-treated feed water through two sequential RO membrane trains using high-pressure pumps to remove contaminants. The system includes a break tank, immersion heater, RO booster pumps, RO membranes, and optional particle/pyrogen filters. Operated in hospital/clinic water rooms, it features a PLC-based touch-screen interface for monitoring water quality and system status. The device performs automated heat disinfection and chemical sanitization to maintain low microbiological levels. It includes audible/visual alarms and an automatic divert-to-drain mode if product water quality parameters are not met. By ensuring high-purity water for dialysate, the device supports safe hemodialysis therapy.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, including RO membrane performance, heat disinfection and chemical sanitization validation, material compatibility, biocompatibility, electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and software validation, adhering to FDA guidance and ISO 26722:2009 and ISO 13959:2009 standards.
Technological Characteristics
Double-pass RO system with two configurations (3-membrane or 6-membrane). Features include break tank, immersion heater, RO booster pumps, PLC control, and touch-screen interface. Supports heat disinfection and chemical sanitization. Complies with ISO 26722:2009 and ISO 13959:2009. Electrical safety and EMC testing performed.
Indications for Use
Indicated for purification of pre-treated water via reverse osmosis to produce dialysate for hemodialysis applications in hospitals, clinics, or dialysis centers. Requires pre-treatment (e.g., carbon adsorption) and potential post-treatment to meet AAMI/Federal standards.
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.
Millenium HX Portable Reverse Osmosis water Purification System (K110578)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# BioPure HX2 Reverse Osmosis Water Purification System
APR 3 0 2014
#### 510(k) Summary
Mar Cor Purification, A Cantel Medical Company Manufacturer:
14550 28th Avenue North Address: Minneapolis, MN 55447 USA (800) 633-3080
Official Contact: Kinnari Shah, MS Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Trade Name: BioPure HX2 Water Purification System Common Name: Classification Name: Subsystem, water purification Product Code: FIP Device Class: I I 876.5665 Classification Reg:
Mar Cor Purification has supplied the following information to the US Food and Drug Administration to support substantial equivalence of the BioPure HX2 Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water Purification System to other RO water purification systems currently cleared for sale in the U.S.
#### 1. Device Description
The device is a water purification system that uses reverse osmosis to remove contaminants from water that is used to dilute dialysis concentrate to form dialysate for use in hemodialysis equipment. The key feature of BioPure HX2 RO system is that it consists of two trains (11 and 2 " pass) of membrane elements. Feed water enters the unit and is directed through a pump into the 1st pass RO membrane. The pump applies a high hydrostatic pressure that forces water from the concentrated (feed) side to the dilute (product) side of the RO membrane. The product water is then pumped directly through the 200 pass membrane elements to further improve water quality of the final product water. As water flow across the membrane all types of water contaminants except
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dissolved gasses are removed and the purified product water is then supplied to hemodialysis equipment.
The BioPure HX2 is capable of generating purified water that meets AAMI water quality requirements for hemodialysis at a minimum of 3 US gallons/minute (11.30 liters/min). It must be used with appropriate pre and post treatment units, including at a minimum carbon adsorption media pretreatment in order to remove chlorine/chloramines. Additional pre and post treatment requirements may vary and are dependent on the quality of the local feed water supply and individual facility requirements.
The BioPure HX2 system is designed to maintain low microbiological levels in the flow pathway through regular heat disinfection and chemical sanitization. Notable components and features of the BioPure HX2 include:
- Break Tank .
- Immersion Heater .
- 1st Pass RO Booster Pump .
- 1ª Pass RO membrane .
- 2nd Pass RO Booster Pump .
- 2nd Pass RO membrane .
- Particle and Pyrogen Filter (Optional) .
- Piping .
- Water quality monitoring system .
- Programmable logic controller (PLC) .
- Heat disinfection and chemical sanitization capability .
- Audible and visual alarms .
- Automatic divert to drain mode upon start-up and anytime product quality parameters are . not met.
- System control via a touch-screen user interface .
#### 2. Intended Use
The BioPure HX2 Reverse Osmosis water purification system is designed to purify pre-treated water using reverse osmosis for making dialysate for hemodialysis applications. The device is intended to be a component in a complete water purification system. It must be preceded by pre-treatment devices, and
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BioPure HX2 510(k) Summary
may need to be followed by post-treatment devices as well to meet current AAMI and Federal (U.S.) standards. BioPure HX2 is intended for use in water rooms in a hospital, clinic, or dialysis center. The device includes an integrated heat disinfection process.
The BioPure HX2 is available two different double pass configurations that supply 5 gallons per minute (gpm) and 11 gpm. Version HX2P-05 is a double pass triple membrane RO that produces up to 5 gpm of product water. Version HX2P-11 is a double pass six membrane RO that produces up to 11 ggm of product water.
## 3. Comparison to Other Devices in Commercial Distribution Within the United States
The BioPure is equivalent in function and indications to the Mar Cor's (formerly Biolab Equipment Canada Ltd.) - 4400 HX Water purification system (K030348) and Mar Cor's Millenium HX Portable Reverse Osmosis water Purification System (K110578).
Both the subject and predicate devices have the same intended use, principle of operation and basic functions. All devices have equivalent indications for use and intended performance.
## 4. Summary of Non-Clinical Performance Data
Mar Cor Purification has provided testing to show that the BioPure HX2 is safe and effective for its intended use based on the requirements listed in FDA's Guidance for the Content of Premarket Notifications for Water Purification Components and Systems for Hemodialysis (May 1997) and the FDA recognized consensus standards - ISO 26722:2009 Water treatment equipment for hemodialysis applications and related therapies and ISO 13959:2009 Water for hemodialysis and related therapies. The following types of data were provided to FDA to support substantial equivalence to predicate devices and to demonstrate that the BioPure HX2 performs as intended.
- System and RO Membrane Performance .
- . Heat Disinfection Process Validation
- . Chemical Sanitization Validation
- Material Compatibility and Biocompatibility .
- Software Validation .
- Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility .
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Premarket Notification 510(k) BioPure HX2 510(k) Summary
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- Risk Analysis .
# 5. Conclusion
Mar Cor Purification has provided appropriate premarket notification information in the form of a 510(k) to support the substantial equivalence of the BioPure HX2 to legally marketed predicate devices. The information and performance data provided indicates that the BioPure HX2 is safe and effective for its intended use when used in accordance with the device labeling.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
April 30, 2014
Mar Cor Purification, Inc. - A Cantel Medical Company % Kinnari Shah, MS Regulatory Affairs Specialist Medivators, Inc. 14605 28th Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55447
Re: K133149
> Trade/Device Name: BioPure HX2 Regulation Number: 21 CFR8 876.5665 Regulation Name: Water purification system for hemodialysis Regulatory Class: Il Product Code: FIP Dated: March 28, 2014 Received: March 31, 2014
Dear Kinnari Shah,
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.
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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 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 go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHQffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. 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,
# Herbert P»
for
Benjamin R. Fisher, Ph.D. Director Division of Reproductive, Gastro-Renal, and Urological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) number (if known): K133149
Device Name: BioPure HX2
Indications for Use:
The BioPure HX2 Reverse Osmosis water purification system is designed to purify pre-treated water using reverse osmosis for making dialysate for hemodialysis applications. The device is intended to be a component in a complete water purification system. It must be preceded by pretreatment devices, and may need to be followed by post-treatment devices as well to meet current AAMI and Federal (U.S.) standards. BioPure HX2 is intended for use in water rooms in a hospital, clinic, or dialysis center. The device includes an integrated heat disinfection process.
The BioPure HX2 is available two different double pass configurations that supply 5 gallons per minute (gpm) and 11 gpm. Version HX2P-05 is a double pass triple membrane RO that produces up to 5 gpm of product water. Version HX2P-11 is a double pass six membrane RO that produces up to 11 gpm of product water.
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-the-Counter Use (Part 21 CFR 801 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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