EQUATOR CONVECTIVE WARMER, SNUGGLE WARM ADULT FULL BODY CONVECTIVE WARMING BLANKET, SNUGGLE WARM PEDIATRICFULL BODY
K141686 · Smith Medical Asd, Inc. · DWJ · Oct 28, 2014 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K141686
Device Name
EQUATOR CONVECTIVE WARMER, SNUGGLE WARM ADULT FULL BODY CONVECTIVE WARMING BLANKET, SNUGGLE WARM PEDIATRICFULL BODY
Applicant
Smith Medical Asd, Inc.
Product Code
DWJ · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Oct 28, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.5900
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Equator® Convective Warmer is intended to prevent and treat hypothermia when temperature therapy is clinically indicated. The warmer can also be used to provide thermal comfort when conditions exist that may cause patients to become too warm or too cold. The Equator® Convective Warmer can be used with adult or pediatric patients and is intended for use by appropriately trained healthcare professionals in clinical environments. The Snuggle Warm® Convective Warming Blanket is intended to prevent and treat hypothermia when temperature therapy is clinically indicated. The warming blanket can also be used to provide thermal comfort when conditions exist that may cause patients to become too warm or too cold. The Snuggle Warm® Convective Warming Blanket can be used with adult or pediatric patients and is intended for use by appropriately trained healthcare professionals in clinical environments
Device Story
Equator Convective Warmer draws ambient air through 0.2-micron filter; heats air to selected temperature (36°C, 40°C, 44°C, or ambient); delivers air via hose to Snuggle Warm convective warming blanket. Blanket consists of non-woven polypropylene/polyethylene layers with perforations to disperse air over patient. System uses servo-control via thermistor at hose end to maintain temperature; independent analog safety circuit with separate thermistor triggers alarm and shuts off power if temperature exceeds set point. Used in clinical environments by trained healthcare professionals. Output provides thermal regulation to prevent/treat hypothermia or provide comfort. Benefits include maintenance of normothermia during/after surgery.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Safety and effectiveness demonstrated via bench testing (engineering reports, independent test house reports) and human-factors engineering studies. Testing confirmed devices meet performance specifications and are equivalent to predicates.
Technological Characteristics
System: Convective warming unit with 0.2-micron air filter. Blankets: Non-woven polypropylene fabric coated with polyethylene. Temperature control: Servo-controlled via thermistor; independent analog high-temperature safety circuit. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (for sterile cardiac blanket only). Connectivity: Standalone unit. Power: 115 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult and pediatric patients to prevent/treat hypothermia or provide thermal comfort in clinical environments when temperature therapy is indicated.
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.
Predicate Devices
Snuggle Warm 4000 Convective Warming System (K011907)
Bair Hugger Temperature Management System (K001149)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
October 28, 2014
Smith Medical ASD, Inc. Jim Johnson Regulatory Specialist 1265 Grey Fox Road St. Paul, Minnesota 55112
Re: K141686
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Dear Jim Johnson,
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.
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Sincerely yours,
M.A. Hillebrand
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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# Indications for Use
#### 510(k) Number (if known) K141686
Device Name
Equator® Convective Warmer and Snuggle Warm® Convective Warming Blanket
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Equator® Convective Warmer is intended to prevent and treat hypothermia when temperature therapy is clinically indicated. The warmer can also be used to provide thermal comfort when conditions exist that may cause patients to become too warm or too cold. The Equator® Convective Warmer can be used with adult or pediatric patients and is intended for use by appropriately trained healthcare professionals in clinical environments.
The Snuggle Warm® Convective Warming Blanket is intended to prevent and treat hypothermia when temperature therapy is clinically indicated. The warming blanket can also be used to provide thermal comfort when conditions exist that may cause patients to become too warm or too cold. The Snuggle Warm® Convective Warming Blanket can be used with adult or pediatric patients and is intended for use by appropriately trained healthcare professionals in clinical environments
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
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2 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
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# smıths medıcal
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Smiths Medical 1265 Grey Fox Road St. Paul, MN 55112 T: 651 633 2556 F: 651 628 7459 www.smiths-medical.com
#### 510(k) Summary
## 510(k) _K141686 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
## DATE PREPARED: September 22, 2014
#### I. GENERAL INFORMATION
| Applicant's Name and Address: | Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.<br>1265 Grey Fox Road<br>St. Paul, MN 55112 |
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| Contact Person: | Jim Johnson<br>Regulatory Affairs Specialist |
| Common/Usual Name: | 1) Convective Warming System |
| Trade Name: | 1) Equator® Convective Warmer<br>2) Snuggle Warm® Convective Warming Blanket |
| Equivalence Device Comparison: | 1) Snuggle Warm® 4000 Convective Warming System<br>2) Level 1® Snuggle Warm® Convective Warming Blankets<br>3) Level 1® Snuggle Warm® Pediatric Convective Warming Blanket<br>4) Level 1® Snuggle Warm® Sterile Cardiac Blanket (a component of<br>Snuggle Warm® 4000 Convective Warming System)<br>5) Bair Hugger® Temperature Management System |
## II. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
# Equator® Convective Warmer
The Equator® Convective Warmer (convective warmer) draws ambient- temperature air through a 0.2 micron particulate air filter. The filtered air is warmed to a selected temperature. The warmed air enters the convective warming blanket) through the hose and is distributed through delivery channels. Perforations on the patient side of the
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air delivery channels in the convective warming blanket gently disperse the warmed air over and around the patient.
The convective warmer has three outlet temperature settings, which provide flexibility in patient treatment: 36°C, 40°C, and 44°C. These temperature settings are servo-controlled by a thermistor placed at the end of hose where the hose connects to the blanket. A fourth temperature setting delivers ambient-temperature air. The temperature indicated on the control panel is the temperature of air being delivered to the blanket at the end of the hose. A control thermistor in the convective warmer adjusts the power applied to the heater to maintain the selected temperature. This enables the system to maintain the selected temperature under variations in ambient temperature.
A safety thermistor provides a signal to a separate high-temperature analog circuit. The safety thermistor activates and causes an alarm if the temperature exceeds the set point. The analog safety circuit provides an independent means of shutoff, which discontinues power to the heater and motor. This prevents patient exposure to excessive temperatures. Patient contact is not applicable to convective warmers, warmer accessories, or warmer spare parts, as there is no direct patient exposure.
# Snuggle Warm® Convective Warming Blankets
All testing was conducted with currently marketed Snuggle Warm® Convective Warming Blankets identified as product numbers with the prefix "SW-" followed by a four digit identifier. The proposed convective warming blankets listed in this submission are identical in material, design, and manufacturing process to the blankets to which the testing has been conducted and only the Indications For Use are different. The proposed convective warming blankets listed in this submission have the product numbers with the prefix "SWU-" followed by the same four digit identifier as the currently marketed convective warming blankets. Because the proposed blankets are identical in every nature to the currently marketed blankets with the exception of the Indications For Use, additional testing of the proposed blankets was not repeated and any testing that was conducted on the currently marketed blankets would be applicable to the proposed blankets.
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The proposed Snuggle Warm® convective warming blanket in this submission (SWU-2001, SWU-2002, SWU-2003, SWU-2004, SWU-2007, SWU-2009, SWU-2010, SWU-2011, SWU-2013, SWU-2014L, SWU-2014R, SWU-2016, SWU-2018, SWU-2019, and SWU-2113) is a single-use disposable blanket consisting of two layers of non-woven polypropylene fabric coated with a layer of polyethylene. The layers are bonded together to form a distribution network of air delivery channels. The warm air is distributed around the blanket through the delivery channels and exits the blanket through a specially designed series of perforations in the patient side of the blanket. The distribution of air is designed to minimize temperature differences throughout the blanket. The convective warming blankets are not sterilized with the exception of the Sterile Cardiac Convective Warming Blanket (SWU-2008) described below. The convective warming blankets are compatible with competitor warming units if used in conjunction with a Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. adapter as described in the Adapter section below.
Patient contact applies to the convective warming blankets as with any other standard blanket or sheet. Exposure is limited to intact skin and/or breached or compromised (closed surgical wounds) surfaces only.
No product in the convective warming family contains latex, DEHP or BPA.
# Snuggle Warm® Sterile Cardiac Convective Warming Blanket
The Snuggle Warm® Sterile Cardiac Convective Warming Blanket (SWU-2008) is identical in material and construction to the convective warming blankets listed in the preceding section. The only difference between the Snuggle Warm® Sterile Cardiac Convective Warming Blanket all other Snuggle Warm® Convective Warming Blankets is that the Sterile Cardiac Convective Warming Blanket is sterilized using a routine Ethylene Oxide (EO) sterilization cycle developed to deliver a sterility assurance level of 10 ° and meets ISO standards for EO residuals prior to release for distribution.
#### Adapters
Snuggle Warm® Convective Warming Blankets have been designed to be used with all Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. warmers without requiring the use of any adapter. Snuggle Warm® Convective Warming Blankets are compatible with other convective warmers
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with the use of an adapter to ensure proper fit between the blanket and the warmer. The compatible warmers require the following for use with Snuggle Warm® convective warming blankets: (fpm=feet per minute, mpm = meters per minute).
| Minimum<br>Flow Rate | Maximum<br>Flow Rate | Minimum<br>Temp | Maximum<br>Temp | Minimum Hose<br>Diameter | Maximum Hose<br>Diameter |
|----------------------|----------------------|-----------------|-----------------|--------------------------|--------------------------|
| 1541 fpm | 2500 fpm | Ambient | 113°F | 2.625 inches | 3.125 inches |
| 470 mpm | 762 mpm | | 45°C | 66.675 mm | 79.375 mm |
Compatible Warmer Performance Requirements.
The adapters are available from Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. are made from natural acetyl copolymer material and are designed to fit compatible warmer hose ends using the adapters (SWU-9001, SWU-9002, SWU-9003, SWU-9004). To ensure proper securement, a Level 1 elbow nozzle, included with each adapter, must be used to connect the convective warming blanket to the warmer. Adapters are designed to connect the Level 1 ° elbow nozzle to a compatible warming unit's hose. Each Snuggle Warm Convective Warming Blanket IFU describes which adapter to use for compatible warming units.
# III. DEVICE INTENDED USE
# Equator® Convective Warmer
The Equator® Convective Warmer is intended to prevent and treat hypothermia when temperature therapy is clinically indicated. The warmer can also be used to provide thermal comfort when conditions exist that may cause patients to become too warm or too cold. The Equator® Convective Warmer can be used with adult or pediatric patients and is intended for use by appropriately trained healthcare professionals in clinical environments.
# Snuggle Warm® Convective Warming Blanket
The Snuggle Warm® Convective Warming Blanket is intended to prevent and treat hypothermia when temperature therapy is clinically indicated. The warming blanket can also be used to provide thermal comfort when conditions exist that may cause patients to
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become too warm or too cold. The Snuggle Warm® Convective Warming Blanket can be used with adult or pediatric patients and is intended for use by appropriately trained healthcare professionals in clinical environments.
# IV. SUMMARY OF STUDIES
## Performance Testing
Performance tests and results for the Snuggle Warm® Convective Warming Blankets and the Equator® Convective Warmer are documented by Smiths Medical engineering test reports and independent test house reports. Human-factors engineering studies were also completed.
# Clinical Studies
Human clinical studies were deemed unnecessary to evaluate the safety or effectiveness of the Equator® Convective Warmer and Snuggle Warm® Convective Warming Blankets.
# Testing Conclusion
All testing met pre-established specifications, and successfully demonstrated that the devices performed as intended. The testing results allowed for a conclusion to be made that the Equator® Convective Warmer and Snuggle Warm® Convective Warming Blankets were as safe and effective as the predicate devices.
# V. STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENCE
The Equator® Convective Warmer and Snuggle Warm® Convective Warming Blankets are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices, based on comparisons of the device classifications, intended use, and technological characteristics. Verification and validation tests confirmed the suitability of the devices for their intended uses. The test results did not raise new safety or performance questions, and confirmed that the Equator® Convective Warmer and Snuggle Warm® Convective Warming Blankets devices are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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# VI. Subject and Predicate Device Comparison Tables
| Parameters | Predicate devices<br>Snuggle Warm Convective<br>Warming Blankets<br>(models SW-2001, SW-2002, SW-<br>2003, SW-2004)<br>Per 510(k) K011907 | Predicate devices<br>Snuggle Warm Convective Warming Blankets<br>(models SW-2013, SW-2014L, SW-2014R,<br>SW-2016, SW-2018, SW-2019)<br>Per 510(k) K083336 | Proposed devices<br>Snuggle Warm Convective Warming<br>Blankets<br>(models SWU-2001, SWU-2002, SWU-<br>2003, SWU-2004, SWU-2007, SWU-<br>2010, SWU-2013, SWU-2014L, SWU-<br>2014R, SWU-2016, SWU-2018, SWU-<br>2019, SWU-2113) |
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| INTENDED USE<br>INDICATIONS FOR<br>USE | Convective warming system for<br>thermal regulation of a patient's<br>body temperature in a clinical<br>environment.<br><br>The Convective Warming System<br>is intended for thermal regulating<br>a patient's temperature to prevent<br>hypothermia by a warm air heated<br>blanket system to reduce cold<br>discomfort during and after<br>surgical procedures. It is intended<br>for use by appropriately trained<br>healthcare professionals in clinical<br>environments. | Convective warming system for thermal<br>regulation of a patient's body temperature in a<br>clinical environment.<br><br>The Convective Warming System is intended<br>for thermal regulating a patient's temperature to<br>prevent hypothermia by a warm air heated<br>blanket system to reduce cold discomfort during<br>and after surgical procedures. It is intended for<br>use by appropriately trained healthcare<br>professionals in clinical environments. | Convective warming system for thermal<br>regulation of a patient's body temperature<br>in a clinical environment.<br><br>The Snuggle Warm® Convective Warming<br>Blanket is intended to prevent and treat<br>hypothermia when temperature therapy is<br>clinically indicated. The warming blanket<br>can also be used to provide thermal<br>comfort when conditions exist that may<br>cause patients to become too warm or too<br>cold. The Snuggle Warm® Convective<br>Warming Blanket can be used with adult<br>or pediatric patients and is intended for<br>use by appropriately trained healthcare<br>professionals in clinical environments. |
| Parameters | Predicate devices<br>Snuggle Warm Convective<br>Warming Blankets<br>(models SW-2001, SW-2002, SW-<br>2003, SW-2004)<br>Per 510(k) K011907 | Predicate devices<br>Snuggle Warm Convective Warming Blankets<br>(models SW-2013, SW-2014L, SW-2014R,<br>SW-2016, SW-2018, SW-2019)<br>Per 510(k) K083336 | Proposed devices<br>Snuggle Warm Convective Warming<br>Blankets<br>(models SWU-2001, SWU-2002, SWU-<br>2003, SWU-2004, SWU-2007, SWU-<br>2010, SWU-2013, SWU-2014L, SWU-<br>2014R, SWU-2016, SWU-2018, SWU-<br>2019, SWU-2113) |
| MATERIAL/DESIGN | Consists of two layers of non-woven polypropylene fabric bonded to a fusion layer of polyethylene. The layers are bonded together to form a distribution network of air delivery channels The warm air is distributed around the patient's body through the delivery channels and exits the blanket through a specially designed series of perforations in the patient side layer of the blanket. The distribution of air is designed to minimize temperature differences of delivered air at different blanket locations. Two (2) hose ports for models SW-2001, SW-2003, and SW-2004. The hose entry retainer material is 240# bleached white skin board un-laminated with high porosity and is 0.024" thick. | Consists of two layers of non-woven polypropylene fabric bonded to a fusion layer of polyethylene. The layers are bonded together to form a distribution network of air delivery channels The warm air is distributed around the patient's body through the delivery channels and exits the blanket through a specially designed series of perforations in the patient side layer of the blanket. The distribution of air is designed to minimize temperature differences of delivered air at different blanket locations. Three (3) hose ports for model SW-2013. The hose entry retainer material is 240# bleached white skin board un-laminated with high porosity and is 0.024" thick. | Identical<br>Identical<br>Identical<br>Identical<br>Identical<br>Identical |
| Parameters | Predicate devices<br>Snuggle Warm Convective<br>Warming Blankets<br>(models SW-2001, SW-2002, SW-<br>2003, SW-2004)<br>Per 510(k) K011907 | Predicate devices<br>Snuggle Warm Convective Warming Blankets<br>(models SW-2013, SW-2014L, SW-2014R,<br>SW-2016, SW-2018, SW-2019)<br>Per 510(k) K083336 | Proposed devices<br>Snuggle Warm Convective Warming<br>Blankets<br>(models SWU-2001, SWU-2002, SWU-<br>2003, SWU-2004, SWU-2007, SWU-<br>2010, SWU-2013, SWU-2014L, SWU-<br>2014R, SWU-2016, SWU-2018, SWU-<br>2019, SWU-2113) |
| Packaging | Box and polybag | Box and polybag | Identical |
| Shelf Life | 3 years | 3 years | Identical |
| Sterility | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Identical |
| SAFETY<br>SPECIFICATION | | | |
| Blanket material<br>conforms to<br>16CFR1610 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Average Contact<br>Surface<br>Temperature of<br>blanket shall not<br>exceed 46°C in<br>Normal<br>Condition | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Maximum<br>Contact Surface<br>Temperature of<br>blanket shall not<br>exceed 48°C in<br>Normal<br>Condition | Pass | Pass | Pass |
# Table 3.6.1: Comparison between Snuggle Warm® Convective Warming Blankets and predicate devices.
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| Parameters | Predicate devices<br>Snuggle Warm Convective<br>Warming Blankets<br>(models SW-2001, SW-2002, SW-<br>2003, SW-2004)<br>Per 510(k) K011907 | Predicate devices<br>Snuggle Warm Convective Warming Blankets<br>(models SW-2013, SW-2014L, SW-2014R,<br>SW-2016, SW-2018, SW-2019)<br>Per 510(k) K083336 | Proposed devices<br>Snuggle Warm Convective Warming<br>Blankets<br>(models SWU-2001, SWU-2002, SWU-<br>2003, SWU-2004, SWU-2007, SWU-<br>2010, SWU-2013, SWU-2014L, SWU-<br>2014R, SWU-2016, SWU-2018, SWU-<br>2019, SWU-2113) |
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| For connectors<br>intended to<br>accept Hoses,<br>means shall be<br>provided to<br>prevent Hoses<br>from<br>disengaging<br>unintentionally<br>from connectors | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| PHYSICAL<br>SPECIFICATIONS | | | |
| Material/design | • No Level 1 logo<br>• Drape included (SW-2003, SW-<br>2010, and SW-2013) | • Preprinted Level 1 logo on the top layer<br>• Drape included (SW-2018) | • Preprinted logo on the top layer of all<br>blankets<br>• Drape included (SWU-2003, SWU-<br>2010, SWU-2013, SWU-2018, and<br>SW-2113)<br>• SWU-2113 includes arm slots |
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| Parameters | Predicate devices<br>Snuggle Warm Convective<br>Warming Blankets<br>(models SW-2001, SW-2002, SW-<br>2003, SW-2004)<br>Per 510(k) K011907 | Predicate devices<br>Snuggle Warm Convective Warming Blankets<br>(models SW-2013, SW-2014L, SW-2014R,<br>SW-2016, SW-2018, SW-2019)<br>Per 510(k) K083336 | Proposed devices<br>Snuggle Warm Convective Warming<br>Blankets<br>(models SWU-2001, SWU-2002, SWU-<br>2003, SWU-2004, SWU-2007, SWU-<br>2010, SWU-2013, SWU-2014L, SWU-<br>2014R, SWU-2016, SWU-2018, SWU-<br>2019, SWU-2113) |
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| Blanket<br>Dimensions<br>Width X Length<br>(approximate) | SW-2001: 40.00" X 78.75"<br>SW-2002: 40.00" X 57.5"<br>SW-2003: 80.0" X 40.0"<br>SW-2004: 40.00" X 64.50" | SW-2013: 40.00: X 80.00"<br>SW-2014L: 40.00" X 79.50"<br>SW-2014R: 40.00" X 79.50"<br>SW-2016: 40.00" X 80.00"<br>SW-2018: 40.00" X 80.00"<br>SW-2019: 40.00" X 80.00" | SWU-2001: 40.00" X 78.75"<br>SWU-2002: 40.00" X 57.5"<br>SWU-2003: 80.0" X 40.0"<br>SWU-2004: 40.00" X 64.50"<br>SWU-2007: 28.0" X 70.0"<br>SWU-2010: 78.00" X 30.70"<br>SWU-2013: 40.00: X 80.00"<br>SWU-2014L: 40.00" X 79.50"<br>SWU-2014R: 40.00" X 79.50"<br>SWU-2016: 40.00" X 80.00"<br>SWU-2018: 40.00" X 80.00"<br>SWU-2019: 40.00" X 80.00"<br>SWU-2113: 40.00" X 80.00" |
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| Parameters | Predicate devices | Proposed devices |
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| | Snuggle Warm Pediatric Convective Warming Blankets | Snuggle Warm Pediatric Convective Warming Blankets |
| | (models SW-2009, SW-2011) | (models SWU-2009, SWU-2011) |
| | Per 510(k) K061513 | |
| INTENDED USE | Thermal regulation of a patient's temperature in a<br>clinical environment. | Convective warming system for thermal regulation of a<br>patient's body temperature in a clinical environment. |
| INDICATIONS FOR USE<br>(Refer to Appendix A below) | For thermal regulation of a patient's temperature to<br>prevent hypothermia and/or reduce cold discomfort<br>during and after surgical procedures. It is intended for<br>use by appropriately trained healthcare professionals in<br>clinical environments. | The Snuggle Warm® Convective Warming Blanket is intended<br>to prevent and treat hypothermia when temperature therapy is<br>clinically indicated. The warming blanket can also be used to<br>provide thermal comfort when conditions exist that may cause<br>patients to become too warm or too cold. The Snuggle Warm®<br>Convective Warming Blanket can be used with adult or<br>pediatric patients and is intended for use by appropriately<br>trained healthcare professionals in clinical environments. |
| MATERIAL/DESIGN | • Consists of two layers of non-woven polypropylene<br>fabric bonded to a fusion layer of polyethylene.<br>• The layers are bonded together to form a distribution<br>network of air delivery channels<br>• The warm air is distributed around the patient's body<br>through the delivery channels and exits the blanket<br>through a specially designed series of perforations in<br>the patient side layer of the blanket.<br>• The distribution of air is designed to minimize<br>temperature differences of delivered air at different<br>blanket locations.<br>• The blanket is designed to be placed under the<br>patient.<br>• The hose entry retainer material is 240# bleached<br>white skin board un-laminated with high porosity and<br>is 0.024" thick. | Identical |
| Packaging | Box and polybag | Identical |
| Shelf Life | 3 years | Identical |
| Sterility | Non-sterile | Identical |
| Parameters | Predicate devices<br>Snuggle Warm Pediatric Convective Warming Blankets<br>(models SW-2009, SW-2011)<br>Per 510(k) K061513 | Proposed devices<br>Snuggle Warm Pediatric Convective Warming Blankets<br>(models SWU-2009, SWU-2011) |
| SAFETY SPECIFICATION | | |
| Blanket material conforms to<br>16CFR1610 | Pass | Pass |
| Average Contact Surface<br>Temperature of blanket shall<br>not exceed 46°C in Normal<br>Condition | Pass | Pass |
| Maximum Contact Surface<br>Temperature of blanket shall<br>not exceed 48°C in Normal<br>Condition | Pass | Pass |
| For connectors intended to<br>accept Hoses, means shall be<br>provided to prevent Hoses<br>from disengaging<br>unintentionally from<br>connectors | Pass | Pass |
| PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS | | |
| Material/design | • The blanket includes absorbent pads<br>• Preprinted logo on top layer is the Snuggle Warm logo SnuggleRoo®<br>• Ink for logo is Pantone 266 (Purple)<br>• Two (2) hose inlets<br>• Drape included<br>• Full body is placed onto blanket | • The blanket includes absorbent pads<br>• Preprinted logo on top layer is the Snuggle Warm logo SnuggleRoo®<br>• Ink for logo is Pantone 266 (Purple)<br>• Two (2) hose inlets<br>• Drape included<br>• Full body is placed onto blanket |
| Blanket Dimensions<br>Width X Length<br>(approximate) | SW-2009: 37.0" X 26.0"<br>SW-2011: 53.75" X 40.25" | SWU-2009: 37.0" X 26.0"<br>SWU-2011: 53.75" X 40.25"…
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1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.