K140542 · Rhinosystems, Inc. · KMA · Jun 27, 2014 · Ear, Nose, Throat
Device Facts
Record ID
K140542
Device Name
NAVAGE NASAL IRRIGATOR, NAVAGE NOSE CLEANER
Applicant
Rhinosystems, Inc.
Product Code
KMA · Ear, Nose, Throat
Decision Date
Jun 27, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 874.5550
Device Class
Class 1
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Naväge Nose Cleaner is intended to help relieve nasal and/or sinus congestion and stuffiness by washing and moisturizing the nasal cavity with a pressure-controlled stream of irrigant rinse.
Device Story
Naväge Nose Cleaner is a handheld, battery-powered nasal irrigator for OTC home use. Device uses dual-action pressure: positive pressure (gravity) to introduce irrigant into nasal cavity and negative pressure (powered suction) to aspirate effluent into a removable collection tank. Miniature battery-powered pump creates pressure differential to maintain flow and balance pressures, minimizing sensation within nasal cavity. Device provides cleaner, more convenient irrigation experience compared to traditional gravity-only systems. User operates device to wash and moisturize nasal passages, potentially relieving congestion and stuffiness.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence demonstrated via bench testing of flow rate and pressure performance, and a comprehension study of the Instructions for Use to validate consumer understandability and ease of use.
Technological Characteristics
Handheld, battery-powered (3V DC) device. Materials include plastic, electrical pump, silicone, wiring, and power button. Operates via combined positive (gravity) and negative (vacuum pump) pressure. Flow rate 0.25-1.50 LPM; max suction 23.5 inches water. Not sterile. Complies with IEC 60601 for EMC and electrical safety; ISO 10993 parts 5 and 10 for biocompatibility.
Indications for Use
Indicated for individuals age 12 and older to relieve nasal and/or sinus congestion and stuffiness by washing and moisturizing the nasal cavity.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A powered nasal irrigator is an AC-powered device intended to wash the nasal cavity by means of a pressure-controlled pulsating stream of water. The device consists of a control unit and pump connected to a spray tube and nozzle.
Predicate Devices
Respironics RinoFlow E.N.T. Nasal Wash System (K973875)
Ubimed Cleanoz Nasal Aspirator Kit
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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JUN 2 7 2014
# 510(k) Summary (as required by section 807.92(c))
Submitted by: RhinoSystems, Inc. 5399 Lancaster Dr., Unit 6 Brooklyn Heights, Ohio 44131 Contact: Martin R. Hoke, President Office phone: 216 351-6262 Email: mrhoke@cox.net Date First Submitted:
February 24, 2014 Date of Revised Submission: June 25, 2014
#### Trade Name:
Naväge Nose Cleaner Common Name: Powered nasal irrigator Classifications: 21 CFR 874.5550 Powered Nasal Irrigator Product Code KMA 21 CFR 880.6740 Vacuum Powered Body Fluid Suction Apparatus Product Code KDQ
# Predicate Devices:
Respironics RinoFlow E.N.T. Nasal Wash System (K973875) Ubimed Cleanoz Nasal Aspirator Kit
# Device Description:
The Naväge Nose Cleaner ("Naväge") is a powered nasal irrigator intended for OTC use to wash and moisturize the nasal cavity. There are many nasal irrigation devices in commercial distribution in the US, and Naväge is substantially identical to those devices in terms of intended use and indications for use. It is similar in terms of mechanical functionality with the single exception that in addition to using positive pressure, Naväge simultaneously uses negative pressure (suction). That is, the device uses a combination of positive pressure (gravity) to introduce irrigant rinse into the nasal cavity, and negative pressure (powered suction) to aspirate the rinse out of the nasal cavity. The simultaneous use of positive and negative pressure makes it possible for the device to be self-contained so that after washing through the nasal cavity, the irrigant rinse can
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flow into a removable collection tank attached to the device. This provides an improved nasal irrigation experience resulting from functional simplicity, superior ergonomics, and less mess than currently available devices.
Head pressure, the gravitational force resulting from the distance between the upper tank fill-line and the entrance nostril, is a positive pressure that decreases to zero as the irrigant runs out of the upper tank. Head pressure exerts its greatest influence at the beginning of the irrigation cycle when it helps initiate irrigant flow.
Negative pressure generated by a miniature, battery-powered pump serves two purposes. First, it evacuates air from the lower tank which allows the irrigant to flow into it. Second, it creates a small pressure differential that draws the irrigant out of the upper tank, through the nasal cavity, and into the lower tank, thereby making up for the loss of head pressure as the irrigant flows out of the upper tank. Naväge is designed so that the positive and negative pressures are essentially kept in balance which results in the user feeling little or no pressure within the nasal cavity during the cycle, thus providing a superior nasal irrigation experience. It also makes it possible for the effluent irrigant to be collected in the lower tank, resulting in a neater and more convenient overall experience.
## Indications for Use:
The Naväge Nose Cleaner is intended to help relieve nasal and/or sinus congestion and stuffiness by washing and moisturizing the nasal cavity with a pressure-controlled stream of irrigant rinse.
### Substantial Equivalence Statement:
The Naväge Nose Cleaner is substantially equivalent to the Respironics RinoFlow E.N.T. Nasal Wash System ("RinoFlow") cleared under K973875 as a 21 CFR 874.5550 Powered Nasal Irrigator. Naväge and RinoFlow are powered nasal irrigation devices that have the same intended use and indications for use, function in a similar manner, are constructed from the same basic materials, and share the same basic operational principles and technical characteristics. Naväge differs from RinoFlow in that in addition to irrigating, Naväge simultaneously aspirates.
With respect to aspiration, Naväge is substantially equivalent to the Ubimed Cleanoz Nasal Aspirator Kit ("Cleanoz") listed under 21 CFR 880.6740 Vacuum Powered Body Fluid Suction Apparatus. Therefore, in accordance with FDA guidance concerning how to identify a predicate when the subject device has two features not previously combined in a single predicate, both predicates are identified as substantially equivalent.
Performance testing data for flow rate of irrigant and pressure is submitted to demonstrate substantial equivalence with respect to operational characteristics. Both predicates are over-the-counter, and a comprehension study of the subject device's Instructions for Use is submitted to demonstrate substantial equivalence with respect to over-the-counter characteristics for consumer understandability and ease of use,
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| Substantial Equivalence Comparison Table: | | | |
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| Attribute | Subject Device<br>Naväge Nose<br>Cleaner | Predicate Device<br>Rinoflow Micronized<br>E.N.T. Wash System | Predicate Device<br>Cleanoz Nasal<br>Aspirator Kit |
| 510(k) Number | K140542 | K973875 | N/A |
| Regulation | TBD | 21 CFR 874.5550 | 21 CFR 880.6740 |
| Name | TBD | Powered Nasal<br>Irrigator | Vacuum Powered<br>Body Fluid Suction<br>Apparatus |
| Product Code | TBD | KMA | KDQ |
| Classification | TBD | Class I | Class II |
| Premarket<br>Notification | TBD | Exempt | Exempt |
| Classification<br>Description | TBD | A powered nasal<br>irrigator is an AC-<br>powered device<br>intended to wash the<br>nasal cavity by means<br>of a pressure-<br>controlled pulsating<br>stream of water. The<br>device consists of a<br>control unit and pump<br>connected to a spray<br>tube and nozzle. | A vacuum-powered<br>body fluid suction<br>apparatus is a<br>device used to<br>aspirate, remove, or<br>sample body fluids.<br>The device is<br>powered by an<br>external source of<br>vacuum. This<br>generic type of<br>device includes<br>vacuum regulators,<br>vacuum collection<br>bottles, suction<br>catheters and tips,<br>connecting flexible<br>aspirating tubes,<br>rigid suction tips,<br>specimen traps,<br>noninvasive tubing,<br>and suction<br>regulators (with<br>gauge). |
| Panel | TBD | Ear, Nose, and Throat | General Hospital<br>and Personal Use |
| Intended use | The Naväge Nose<br>Cleaner is intended<br>to help relieve<br>nasal and/or sinus<br>congestion and<br>stuffiness by<br>washing and<br>moisturizing the<br>nasal cavity with a<br>pressure-controlled | "Nasal and sinus<br>irrigation and<br>humidification of the<br>upper respiratory<br>tract" | From labeling:<br>"To clean a stuffy or<br>runny nose" |
| | stream of irrigant | | |
| | rinse. | | |
| | | | |
| Indications for<br>use | The Naväge Nose<br>Cleaner is intended<br>to help relieve<br>nasal and/or sinus<br>congestion and<br>stuffiness by<br>washing and<br>moisturizing the<br>nasal cavity with a<br>pressure-controlled<br>stream of irrigant<br>rinse. | "To treat conditions<br>and disorders of the<br>upper respiratory tract<br>where homeostasis of<br>the nasal mucosa is<br>disturbed, resulting in<br>symptoms such as<br>catarrh, and<br>mucopurulent or<br>crusty secretions.<br>Such conditions and<br>disorders include:<br>• Rhinitis<br>• Both acute and<br>chronic sinusitis." | From labeling:<br>1. Cleanoz is<br>designed for<br>household use, only<br>to aspirate baby's<br>nasal secretions.<br>2. To improve the<br>efficiency of<br>Cleanoz, it is<br>recommended to<br>irrigate nasal<br>passages with saline<br>solution before<br>aspirating<br>secretions. |
| Intended Age<br>Group | Age 12 and older | For adults and<br>"children over three<br>years of age" | Labeling specific to<br>pediatric use |
| Anatomical sites | Nasal and sinus<br>cavities | Nasal and sinus<br>cavities | Nasal and sinus<br>cavities |
| OTC or Rx | OTC | OTC | OTC |
| | | | |
| Human factors | Device is designed<br>for personal use by<br>consumers at | Device is designed for<br>personal use by<br>consumers at home. | Device is designed<br>for personal use by<br>consumers at home. |
| | home. | | |
| Power | 3 volt DC | 110 volt AC | 3 volt DC |
| Design | Handheld, self-<br>contained battery-<br>powered unit is<br>designed to irrigate<br>the nasal cavity,<br>and to remove and<br>hold the irrigant<br>effluent in a<br>removable attached<br>container. A small<br>vacuum pump is<br>used to accomplish<br>this. | Same except that this<br>device uses positive<br>pressure only; is AC<br>powered; and has a<br>handheld nasal<br>interface that is<br>attached by tubes to a<br>table-top control unit. | Same except that<br>this device is used<br>for aspiration only. |
| Performance<br>(As specified) | Flow of 0.25 to 1.50<br>LPM; maximum<br>suction of 23.5<br>inches water. | Flow of from 2 to 9.5<br>LPM; maximum<br>pressure of 27.7<br>inches water. | Not published |
| | corresponding<br>restrictions to flow<br>of 0% to 75%;<br>maximum suction<br>of 21.4 inches<br>H2O. | pressure of 18.1<br>inches H2O. | |
| | | | |
| Standards met | ISO 10993 parts 5<br>and 10 for<br>biocompatibility;<br>IEC60601 for EMC. | Same (presumed,<br>since clearance<br>issued) | Same (presumed) |
| Materials | The device uses<br>common consumer<br>product materials<br>including plastic, an<br>electrical pump,<br>silicone, batteries,<br>a power button,<br>and wiring. | Same or similar | Same or similar |
| Biocompatibility | Biocompatible | Same (presumed;<br>clearance issued) | Same (presumed) |
| Compatibility<br>with<br>environment and<br>other devices | Compatible | Same (presumed,<br>since clearance<br>issued) | Same (presumed) |
| Sterility | Not provided sterile | Same | Same |
| Electrical safety | Complies with IEC-60601-1, including<br>EMC requirements | Same (presumed,<br>since clearance<br>issued) | Same (presumed) |
| Mechanical<br>safety | N/A | Same | Same |
| Chemical safety | N/A | Same | Same |
| Thermal safety | N/A | Same | Same |
| Radiation safety | N/A | Same | Same |
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# Substantial Equivalence Conclusion:
The Naväge Nose Cleaner shares the same or similar intended use, indications for use, intended users, device operation, overall technical and functional capabilities, and technological characteristics and performance with RinoFlow as a Powered Nasal Irrigator and with Cleanoz as a Vacuum Powered Body Fluid Suction Apparatus. Therefore it is substantially equivalent to its predicate devices.
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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 20993-002
June 27, 2014
RhinoSystems, Inc. c/o Mr. Martin R. Hoke President 5399 Lancaster Drive. Unit 6 Brooklyn Heights. OH 44131
Re: K140542
Trade/Device Name: Navage Nose Cleaner Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.5550 Regulation Name: Powered Nasal Irrigator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KMA, KDQ Dated: May 22, 2014 Received: May 27, 2014
Dear Mr. Hoke:
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 misloading.
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Sincerely yours,
# Deborah L. Falls -S
for Malvina B. Eydelman, M.D. Director Division of Ophthalmic and Ear, Nose and Throat Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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510(k) Premarket Notification
Naväge Nasal Irrigator
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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Orug Administration Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date. December 31, 2013 See PRA Statement on last page.
510(k) Number (if known) K 140542
Device Name
RhinoSystems. Inc. Naväge Nose Cleaner
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Newlye Nose Cleaner is interest to help relieve rains congestion and stuffiness by washing and moistantialize the nasal cavity with a pressure-controlled stream of irrigard rinse.
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