K141255 · Simex Medizintechnik GmbH · BTA · Sep 22, 2014 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K141255
Device Name
SIMEX SUBGLOTTIC ASPIRATION SYSTEM
Applicant
Simex Medizintechnik GmbH
Product Code
BTA · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Sep 22, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4780
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The SIMEX Subglottic Aspiration System models cuff M and cuff S are indicated for vacuum suction, extraction, aspiration and removal of surgical fluids, tissue (including bone), bodily fluids or infectious materials from wounds or from patient's airway or respiratory system, either during surgery or at the patient's bedside. Generally, the SIMEX Subglottic Aspiration System is intended for removing subglottic secretions from the patient's airway above the endotracheal or tracheal cuff using intermittent suction when used in ICU and acute care settings where the duration of mechanical ventilation is limited to a maximum of 4 weeks.
Device Story
Portable/stationary suction pump; removes subglottic secretions from airway above endotracheal/tracheal cuff. Inputs: negative pressure via tubing/catheter. Operation: microprocessor-controlled intermittent suction; user-programmable aspiration (1-60s) and pause (1-60m) intervals. Output: vacuum-assisted fluid removal into collection canister. Used in hospital/acute care/ICU by clinicians. Benefits: prevents aspiration of secretions by patient. Output used by clinicians to manage airway hygiene. System includes molded plastic housing, external power/battery, and hydrophobic microbial filter.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included electrical safety (IEC 60601-1-2), electromagnetic interference, and simulated use environment testing. Pumps demonstrated operational capability exceeding 2000 hours across specified operating parameters.
Indicated for patients in ICU or acute care settings requiring mechanical ventilation (up to 4 weeks) for vacuum suction, extraction, and removal of surgical fluids, tissue, bodily fluids, or infectious materials from wounds, airway, or respiratory system.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A powered suction pump is a portable, AC-powered or compressed air-powered device intended to be used to remove infectious materials from wounds or fluids from a patient's airway or respiratory support system. The device may be used during surgery in the operating room or at the patient's bedside. The device may include a microbial filter.
Predicate Devices
Medela Vario 8/18/ci Secretion & Surgical Aspirator System (K061205)
SIMEX EX200 and EX300 Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System (K113291)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
September 22, 2014
SIMEX Medizintechnik, GmbH FloSure Technologies LLC % Mr. Hamid Khosrowshahi President P.O. Box 123 Tarrytown, New York 10591
Re: K141255
Trade/Device Name: SIMEX Subglottic Aspiration System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4780 Regulation Name: Powered suction pump Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: BTA Dated: August 19, 2014 Received: August 21, 2014
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- Binita S. Ashar, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S. Director Division of Surgical Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K141255
Device Name SIMEX Subglottic Aspiration System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The SIMEX Subglottic Aspiration System models cuff M and cuff S are indicated for vacuum suction, extraction, aspiration and removal of surgical fluids, tissue (including bone), bodily fluids or infectious materials from wounds or from patient's airway or respiratory system, either during surgery or at the patient's bedside.
Generally, the SIMEX Subglottic Aspiration System is intended for removing subglottic secretions from the patient's airway above the endotracheal or tracheal cuff using intermittent suction when used in ICU and acute care settings where the duration of mechanical ventilation is limited to a maximum of 4 weeks.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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SIMEX Medizintechnik GmbH 510(k) Premarket Notification SIMEX Subglottic Aspiration System
## 510(k) Summary
| Date Prepared: | September 15, 2014 | | | | | |
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| Sponsor and<br>Manufacturer: | SIMEX Medizintechnik, GmbH<br>Post Box 1207<br>D-78649. Deisslingen, Germany<br>FDA Registration Number 3005813597 | | | | | |
| 510(k) Contact: | Mr. Hamid Khosrowshahi<br>FloSure Technologies LLC<br>PO Box 123<br>Tarrytown, New York, 10591<br>Telephone: 914-772-7326<br>e-mail : hkhosrow@optonline.net | | | | | |
| Trade Name: | SIMEX Subglottic Aspiration System<br>Models cuff M and cuff S | | | | | |
| Classification: | Powered Suction Pump<br>FDA 21 CFR 878.4780<br>Class II | | | | | |
| Product Code: | BTA - Pump, Portable, Aspiration (Manual or Powered) | | | | | |
## Predicate Devices:
Medela® Vario 8/18/ci Secretion & Surgical Aspirator System 510(k) K061205 Medela AG Product Code BTA
SIMEX Suction Pumps 510(k) K061133 Novaspine LLC Product Code BTA
SIMEX EX200 and EX300 Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System 510(k) K113291 SIMEX Medizitechnik GmbH Product Code OMP
## Indications for Use:
The SIMEX Subglottic Aspiration System models cuff M and cuff S are indicated for vacuum suction, extraction, aspiration and removal of surgical fluids, tissue (including bone), bodily fluids or infectious materials from wounds or from patient's airway or respiratory system, either during surgery or at the patient's bedside.
Generally, the SIMEX Subglottic Aspiration System is intended for removing subglottic secretions from the patient's airway above the endotracheal cuff using intermittent suction when used in ICU and acute care settings where the duration of mechanical ventilation is limited to a maximum of 4 weeks.
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# Device Description:
The SIMEX Subglottic Aspiration System models cuff S are lightweight portable or stationary suction/aspiration pumps for medical suction procedures where secretions, blood and other body fluids must be removed. The SIMEX cuff M and cuff S are designed for the application of intermittent aspiration of fluids which is particularly useful in the aspiration of subglottic secretions. Applications range from hospital, emergency care, and acute care facilities.
These pumps are designed and engineered for the proper and effective aspiration of subglottic secretion via intermittent suction. The pump can be set to operate (aspirate) anywhere from 1-60 seconds and to pause from 1-60 minutes. The factory setting is 10 seconds of aspiration time and 10 minutes of pause time and pressure of 100 mbar vacuum. SIMEX cuff M and cuff S suction pumps remove oral and/or gastric secretions from above the tracheal and or endotracheal tube cuff before they can be aspirated by the patient, using intermittent suction to remove subglottic secretions.
There are two models of the SIMEX Subglottic Aspiration System, Models cuff M and cuff S. The two models differ in their housing and collection canister configuration. Both models have the same overall system operation and software. The moving and electrical components of both models are housed in a molded, compact plastic housing. The units include attachment for an external power supply and/or a battery charger.
# Non-Clinical Testing (Bench):
The SIMEX Subglottic Aspiration System cuff M and cuff S are manufactured in accordance with FDA Quality System Regulations and EEC Directive 93/42/EEC Annex IX. Testing for electrical safety was conducted to ensure it meets the requirements for IEC 60601-1-2 including the National Differences for the US. Testing also demonstrated that the pumps meet the electromagnetic interference requirements of the above standards.
Bench testing of the SIMEX Subglottic Aspiration Systems cuff M and cuff S demonstrated that pumps are capable of operating for more than 2000 hours and can adequately perform when tested in a simulated use environment across the operating parameters of the pumps.
# Substantial Equivalence:
The SIMEX Subglottic Aspiration System cuff M and cuff S are substantially equivalent to other powered suction pumps used for aspiration of secretions from the patient's airway or respiratory system. The SIMEX Subglottic Aspiration System, like it's predicates is used for aspiration of secretions from a patient's airway or respiratory system. The SIMEX system uses the same basic technology of other similar suction pumps and performs the same function by applying negative pressure to aspirate accumulated materials.
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| | SIMEX Subglottic<br>Aspiration System<br>cuff M and cuff S<br>SIMEX Medizintechnik<br>GmbH | SIMEX<br>Suction<br>pumps<br>(K061133)<br>NovaSpine<br>LLC | Medela®<br>Vario 8/18/ci<br>Secretion and<br>Surgical<br>Aspirator<br>(K061205)<br>Medela AG | SIMEX EX200 and EX300<br>NPWT pumps<br>(K113291)<br>SIMEX Medizintechnik<br>GmbH | | | | | | | | | |
|---------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|-----------------|----------|--|------|-------|------|-------|------|
| Product Code | BTA | BTA | BTA | OMP | | | | | | | | | |
| Technology | Vacuum pump transmits<br>negative pressure through<br>a tubing system and<br>collection container and<br>connects to a suction<br>catheter | Vacuum<br>pump<br>transmits<br>negative<br>pressure<br>through a<br>tubing system<br>and collection<br>container and<br>connects to a<br>suction<br>catheter | Vacuum pump<br>transmits<br>negative<br>pressure<br>through a<br>tubing system<br>and collection<br>container and<br>connects to a<br>suction<br>catheter | Vacuum pump transmits<br>negative pressure through<br>a tubing system and<br>collection container and<br>connects to a suction<br>catheter | | | | | | | | | |
| Manual (Analog) /<br>Digital Operation | Digital Pressure Gauge and<br>Logic-microprocessor | Manual<br>(analog)<br>Suction<br>Pressure<br>Regulator | Manual<br>(analog)<br>Suction<br>Pressure<br>Regulator | Digital Pressure Gauge<br>and<br>Logic-microprocessor | | | | | | | | | |
| Constant/Intermittent<br>Operation | Intermittent | Constant | Constant or<br>Intermittent | Constant or Intermittent | | | | | | | | | |
| Intermittent Range<br>(On/Off time) | Programmed to:<br>1-60 sec On<br>1-60 min Off | N/A | 8 Seconds On<br>4 Seconds Off<br>16 Seconds On<br>8 Seconds Off<br>32 Seconds Off<br>16 Seconds Off | Programmed to:<br>2-10 min On<br>2-10 min Off | | | | | | | | | |
| Max Pressure | 300 mbar (225 mmHg) | 600 mmHg<br>(801 mbar) | 563 mmHg<br>(751 mbar)<br>68 mmHg (91<br>mbar) | 200 (mmHg) (267 mbar) | | | | | | | | | |
| Flow Rate<br>(liters/min) | 8 liters/min | 18-28<br>liters/min | 8 liters/min –<br>Vario 8<br>18 liters/min –<br>Vario 18 | 8 liters/min | | | | | | | | | |
| Power (AC/DC,<br>Voltage/Hz) | 12 V DC<br>100/240<br>VAC,<br>50/60 Hz | 12 V DC<br>115/230<br>VAC,<br>50/60 Hz | 12 V DC<br>115/230<br>VAC,<br>50/60 Hz | 12 V DC<br>100/240<br>VAC,<br>50/60 Hz | | | | | | | | | |
| Electrical Protection<br>Class | Type BF | Type BF | Type BF | Type BF | | | | | | | | | |
| Rechargeable Battery | 7.4 V, 4.4 Ah – Lithium –<br>Ion | 12V, 2.1 Ah,<br>Ni-MH | 12V Ni-MH | 7.4 V, 4.4 Ah – Lithium –<br>Ion | | | | | | | | | |
| Contains<br>Hydrophobic<br>Microbial Filter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | | | | | | | | | |
| Weight (kg) | cuff M<br>1.2 kg | cuff S<br>2.2 kg | 3.2 kg - 3.9<br>kg | 5.1 kg | EX200<br>1.2 kg | EX300<br>2.2 kg | | | | | | | |
| Intake Hose | (mm ID) | cuff M | 4 mm | cuff S | 6 mm | | 6mm-10mm | | 6 mm | EX200 | 4 mm | EX300 | 6 mm |
# Feature Comparison Chart
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## SIMEX Medizintechnik GmbH 510(k) Premarket Notification SIMEX Subglottic Aspiration System
| | SIMEX Subglottic<br>Aspiration System<br>cuff M and cuff S<br>SIMEX Medizintechnik<br>GmbH | | SIMEX<br>Suction<br>pumps<br>(K061133)<br>NovaSpine<br>LLC | Medela®<br>Vario 8/18/ci<br>Secretion and<br>Surgical<br>Aspirator<br>(K061205)<br>Medela AG | SIMEX EX200 and EX300<br>NPWT pumps<br>(K113291)<br>SIMEX Medizintechnik<br>GmbH | |
|---------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Collection Container | cuff M | cuff S | Reusable<br>collection<br>containers and<br>disposable<br>collection<br>liners<br>(solidifier<br>available) | Reusable and<br>disposable<br>collection<br>containers and<br>disposable<br>collection<br>liners<br>(solidifier<br>available) | EX200 | EX300 |
| | Disposable<br>canister<br>with gelling<br>agent and<br>integrated<br>filter and<br>suction<br>tubing | Reusable<br>(single<br>patient use)<br>outer<br>canister<br>with<br>disposable<br>liner<br>containing<br>gelling<br>agent and<br>integrated<br>filter.<br>Suction<br>tubing<br>provided<br>separately | Reusable<br>collection<br>containers and<br>disposable<br>collection<br>liners<br>(solidifier<br>available) | Reusable and<br>disposable<br>collection<br>containers and<br>disposable<br>collection<br>liners<br>(solidifier<br>available) | Disposable<br>canister<br>with<br>gelling<br>agent and<br>integrated<br>filter and<br>suction<br>tubing | Reusable<br>(single<br>patient use)<br>outer<br>canister<br>with<br>disposable<br>liner<br>containing<br>gelling<br>agent and<br>integrated<br>filter.<br>Suction<br>tubing<br>provided<br>separately |
| Container Volume | cuff M | cuff S | 1000 cc | 1000 cc | EX200 | EX300 |
| | 250 cc | 1000 cc | | | 250 cc | 1000 cc |
| Carrying Bag for<br>transporting pump | Yes | | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
# Conclusion:
The SIMEX Subglottic Aspiration System Models cuff M and cuff S are substantially equivalent to the commercially marketed predicate devices and do not raise new issues of safety and effectiveness.
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