CURRIE MEDICAL REPROCESSED ALP CALF/THIGH/FOOT COMPRESSION SLEEVE (ALL SIZES)
K140092 · Currie Medical Specialties, Inc. · JOW · Apr 16, 2014 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K140092
Device Name
CURRIE MEDICAL REPROCESSED ALP CALF/THIGH/FOOT COMPRESSION SLEEVE (ALL SIZES)
Applicant
Currie Medical Specialties, Inc.
Product Code
JOW · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Apr 16, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.5800
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The intended use of this device, as well as the predicate device, is to provide external limb compression in order to artificially imitate the pumping action of the leg muscles. This provides muscle contraction required by the venous return system, thereby helping to prevent venous stasis and subsequent thrombosis and embolism. The cyclic and alternating inflation of the garments closely simulates the normal healthy pumping action of the limb muscles to stimulate deep venous blood flow and the reactivation or increase in the body's fibrinolytic system.
Device Story
Reprocessed compression sleeves (calf, thigh, foot) designed for use with ALP 501 Pump System. Sleeves inflate/deflate to provide intermittent, sequentially gradient pressure to limbs; mimics leg muscle pumping action to stimulate venous blood flow, prevent venous stasis, and reduce DVT/pulmonary embolism risk. Operated by healthcare providers in clinical settings. Pump controller dictates inflation/deflation cycles. Benefits include improved venous return and fibrinolytic system activation. Device is a reprocessed version of existing compression garments.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Tests included bladder leak testing at 3 psi, bladder seal pull testing (>5 lbs force), velcro adhesion testing at 2 psi, and inflation-deflation time testing at 40 mm Hg. Results demonstrated that reprocessed devices maintain performance, safety, and efficacy equivalent to predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Pneumatic compression sleeves for calf, thigh, or foot. Operates via external ALP 501 Pump System controller. Materials and design identical to predicate. Bench testing verified integrity of bladders, seals, and velcro fasteners post-reprocessing. No electronic components or software within the sleeve itself; relies on external pump for energy and control.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring external compression therapy using the ALTERNATING LEG PRESSURE (ALP) SYSTEM to reduce the incidence of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism due to the presence of risk factors for thrombosis formation.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A compressible limb sleeve is a device that is used to prevent pooling of blood in a limb by inflating periodically a sleeve around the limb.
Predicate Devices
Healthcare Service & Supply Pump ALP 501 System (K955853)
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| Section 11: 510(k) Summary | | K140092 pg. 1 of 2 | |
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| Submitters Name and Address: | Currie Medical Specialties, Inc.<br>8758 Hellman Avenue<br>Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730<br>Phone: (909) 912-0900<br>Fax: (909) 944-3030 | APR 16 201 | |
| FDA Registration Number: | 2023637 | | |
| Contact Person: | Owen J. Bry, Director of Quality Assurance | | |
| Date Summary Prepared: | 12/17/2013 | | |
| Trade or Proprietary Name(s): | Currie Medical Reprocessed ALP° Calf, Thigh and Foot<br>Compression Sleeves (all sizes) . | | |
| Common Name: | Compression sleeve limb | | |
| Product Code: | JOW | | |
| Panel: | Cardiovascular | | |
| Regulation Number: | 870.5800 | | |
| Classification: | Class II | | |
| Predicate Device(s): | K955853 - Healthcare Service & Supply Pump ALP 501 System<br>K964188 - Healthcare Service & Supply PVA (Pneumatic Venous<br>Augmentation) Foot Garment | | |
## Device Description:
Currie Medical Specialties (CMS) ALP reprocessed compression sleeves are compression devices, which when attached to the ALP 501 Pump System, provide intermittent, sequentially gradient pressure to a patients leg/foot for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). When the compression sleeve is inflated, the veins collapse which forces blood to move upward the heart. After compression is complete, the sleeves deflate which allows the veins to reopen and bring oxygenated blood to the calf, thigh or foot. The inflation and deflation sequence is predicated by the ALP 501 Pump System controller.
#### Intended Use:
The intended use of this device, as well as the predicate device, is to provide external limb compression in order to artificially imitate the pumping action of the leg muscles. This provides muscle contraction required by the venous return system, thereby helping to prevent venous stasis and subsequent thrombosis and embolism. The cyclic and alternating inflation of the garments closely simulates the normal healthy pumping action of the limb muscles to stimulate deep venous blood flow and the reactivation or increase in the body's fibrinolytic system.
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CURRIE
MEDICAL
SPECIALTIES, INC.
This submission is intended for use of the pump at pressure levels of 40 mm Hg.
## Indications for Use:
The Currie Medical Reprocessed ALP Calf, Thigh and Foot Compression Sleeves (all sizes) are recommended for the use in patients for whom external compression therapy using the ALTERNATING LEG PRESSURE® (ALP®) SYSTEM is indicated to reduce the incidence of deep vein thrombosis and resulting pulmonary embolism due to the presence of risk factors for thrombosis formation.
Technological characteristics of the CMS Reprocessed ALP Calf, Thigh and Foot Compression Sleeves: The CMS ALP Reprocessed Calf, Thigh and Foot Compression Sleeves indications for use, fundamental scientific technology, overall design, materials, energy source, mode of operation, performance characteristics are identical and no different than the predicate device.
# Summary of Comparison Tests (Non-Clinical Tests):
Bench testing was conducted to ensure that reprocessing did not compromise the performance or safety and efficacy of the device in a manner that is substantially equivalent to that of the predicate devices (K955853 & K964188).
Bench testing was conducted to demonstrate a bladder leak test where the bladders were pressurized to 3 psi to ensure the bladders did not leak at this pressure and were not affected by reprocessing. A bladder seal pull test was performed, where the bladder seal was pulled apart at > 5 lbs of force to demonstrate the seals were intact and were not affected by reprocessing. A velcro functionality test was performed where bladders were pressurized to 2 psi to determine velcro adhesion remained intact at this pressure and were not affected by reprocessing. Finally, an inflation-deflation time test was performed to demonstrate product integrity remained the same in comparison to the predicate device. This required the devices to be inflated to 40 mm Hg and monitor the pressure over time. The series of data demonstrated that the reprocessing did not affect the performance, or the safety and efficacy of the device.
## Biocompatibility
Reprocessing did not affect the biocompatibility of the device.
## Conclusion
The Currie Medical Specialties ALP® Reprocessed Calf, Thigh, and Foot Compression Sleeves have demonstrated that they perform as safe and effective as the ALP® non-sterile predicate devices (K955853 & K964188) and are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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# DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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## April 16, 2014
Currie Medical Specialties, Inc. Mr. Owen J. Bry Director of Quality Assurance 8758 Hellman Ave Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Re: K140092
> Trade/Device Name: Currie Medical Reprocessed ALP® Calf, Thigh and Foot Compression Sleeves (all sizes) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.5800 Regulation Name: Compressible Limb Sleeve Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JOW Dated: February 18, 2014 Received: February 19, 2014
Dear Mr. Bry:
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 I ou may on ontrols provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulterstion. 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 I heast be advised that i Dr i issualite of our device complies with other requirements of the Act
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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
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http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportalProblem/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
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Sincerely yours,
Bram D. Zuc
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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#### INDICATIONS FOR USE
| Applicant: | Currie Medical Specialties, Inc. |
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| 510(k) Number (if known): | K140092 |
| Device Name: | Currie Medical Reprocessed ALP. Calf, Thigh and Foot Compression Sleeves (all sizes) |
| Indications for Use: | |
The Currie Medical Reprocessed ALP Calf, Thigh and Foot Compression Sleeves (all sizes) are recommended for the use in patients for whom external compression therapy using the ALTERNATING LEG ·PRESSURE® (ALP®) SYSTEM is indicated to reduce the incidence of deep vein thrombosis and resulting pulmonary embolism due to the presence of risk factors for thrombosis formation.
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Concurrence of CDRH Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
| Prescription Use | | OR | Over-the-Counter | |
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| Per 21 CFR 801.109 | | | | |
Bram D. Zuckerman -S
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