The OxyTOTE Infinity system is an integrated delivery system intended to provide supplemental oxygen, by Rx only, to patients. When administered by properly trained personnel for oxygen deficiency and resuscitation, the device is for emergency use only. For all other medical applications, the device is Rx only. The device is MR Conditional and suitable for use during MR imaging for MRI systems up to 3.0 Tesla and cannot be used directly in the MRI bore. The device is intended for limited duration use, such as would be necessary during patient transports. The Grab 'n Go Opti system is an integrated delivery system intended to provide supplemental oxygen, by Rx only, to patients. When administered by properly trained personnel for oxygen deficiency and resuscitation, the device is for emergency use only. For all other medical applications, the device is Rx only. The device is MR Conditional and suitable for use during MR imaging for MRI systems up to 3.0 Tesla and cannot be used directly in the MRI bore. The device is intended for limited duration use, such as would be necessary during patient transports.
Device Story
Integrated delivery system (VIPR) combines oxygen regulator, pressure gauge, cylinder contents indicator, and gas supply valve permanently attached to gas cylinder. Input: medical grade oxygen gas from cylinder. Operation: manual flow control knob selects flow rates (0.5-25 LPM) or AUX port (up to 100 LPM); regulator reduces cylinder pressure (up to 3000 psig) to ~50 psig. Output: supplemental oxygen via nasal cannula or mask. Used in hospitals, clinics, and ambulances by medical personnel. Benefits: eliminates need for separate regulator mounting; provides calibrated flow for patient care; includes automatic fill valve and high-pressure shutoff for safety. MR Conditional up to 3.0 Tesla.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing performed per CGA E-18:2008 (Medical Gas VIPR), ASTM G175-13 (Ignition Sensitivity/Fault Tolerance), ASTM F2052-06 (Magnetically Induced Displacement Force), and ASTM F2119-07 (MR Image Artifacts). Results confirm device meets performance requirements.
Technological Characteristics
Integrated Valve Integrated Pressure Regulator (VIPR) system. Materials: Aluminum cylinder. Flow rates: 10 settings (0.5-25 LPM) plus AUX port (100 LPM). Pressure: 3000 psig. Features: automatic fill valve, high-pressure shutoff, cylinder contents indicator, pressure gauge. MR Conditional (up to 3.0 Tesla). Standards: CGA E-18:2008, ASTM G175-13, ASTM F2052-06, ASTM F2119-07.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring supplemental oxygen; emergency use for oxygen deficiency and resuscitation by trained personnel; Rx only for other medical applications; limited duration use during patient transport.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A pressure regulator is a device, often called a pressure-reducing valve, that is intended for medical purposes and that is used to convert a medical gas pressure from a high variable pressure to a lower, more constant working pressure. This device includes mechanical oxygen regulators.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
April 17, 2015
Western/Scott Fetzer Co. Mr. David C. Simo Director of Quality and Regulatory 875 Bassett Road Westlake, OH 44145-1142
### Re: K142149
Trade/Device Name: OxyTote Infinity Series VIPR Systems and Praxair Grab 'n Go Opti Series VIPR systems Regulation Number: Unclassified Regulation Name: Cylinder, Compressed Gas, and Valve Regulatory Class: Unclassified Product Code: ECX Dated: March 17, 2015 Received: March 20, 2015
Dear Mr. Simo:
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.
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#### Indications for Use
#### 510(k) Number (if known): K142149
Device Name: OxyTOTE Infinity series VIPR systems and Praxair Grab 'n Go Opti series VIPR systems
Indications for Use:
For OxyTOTE Infinity:
"The OxyTOTE Infinity system is an integrated delivery system intended to provide supplemental oxygen, by Rx only, to patients. When administered by properly trained personnel for oxygen deficiency and resuscitation, the device is for emergency use only. For all other medical applications, the device is Rx only. The device is MR Conditional and suitable for use during MR imaging for MRI systems up to 3.0 Tesla and cannot be used directly in the MRI bore. The device is intended for limited duration use, such as would be necessary during patient transports. "
For Praxair Grab 'n Go Opti:
"The Grab 'n Go Opti system is an integrated delivery system intended to provide supplemental oxygen, by Rx only, to patients. When administered by properly trained personnel for oxygen deficiency and resuscitation, the device is for emergency use only. For all other medical applications, the device is Rx only. The device is MR Conditional and suitable for use during MR imaging for MRI systems up to 3.0 Tesla and cannot be used directly in the MRI bore. The device is intended for limited duration use, such as would be necessary during patient transports. "
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE OF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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#### 510(k) SUMMARY AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 807.92(c)
## 1. 510(k) Owner's Name, Address, Telephone Number, Fax Number, Contact Person
Western / Scott Fetzer Co 875 Bassett Rd. Westlake, Ohio 44145 Phone: (440) 871-2160 Fax: (440) 835-8283
Contact Person:
David C. Simo Director of Quality & Regulatory Western / Scott Fetzer Co 875 Bassett Rd. Westlake, Ohio 44145 Phone: (440) 871-2160 Fax: (440) 835-8283 Email: dsimo@westernenterprises.com
### 2. Date Prepared
April 17, 2015
### 3. Device Information
| Trade/Proprietary Name: | OxyTOTE Infinity series VIPR systems and Praxair Grab 'n Go Opt<br>series VIPR systems |
|------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Portable Oxygen Delivery System |
| Device Classification Name: | Cylinder, Compressed Gas, and Valve |
| Classification Product Code: | ECX |
### 4. Predicate Device
The predicate device for the OxyTOTE Infinity and Praxair Grab 'n Go Opti series VIPR Systems is the EZ-OX Plus Generation II, which was cleared under 510(k) K131386. Western would like to advise that they were also the manufacturer of this device.
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# 5. Device Description
The OxyTOTE Infinity and Praxair Grab 'n Go Opti series VIPR (Valve Integrated Pressure Regulator) Systems provide a package for those who need medical oxygen from portable cylinders. The oxygen regulator, analog pressure gauge, cylinder contents indicator and gas supply valve are combined, and permanently attached to the gas cylinder as one system. This design allows medical personnel the ability to provide patient care and treatment without the need to mount a conventional separate regulator.
The regulator reduces cylinder pressure and provides 10 user selectable flow rates (½, 1, 1½, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 15, 25 LPM) of USP oxygen that may be clinically appropriate for certain classes of patients. An additional DISS-1240 connection provides flow rates up to 100 LPM oxygen delivery. When administered by properly trained personnel for oxygen deficiency and resuscitation, the device is for emergency use only. For all other medical applications, the device is Rx only.
Key features include; hose barb connection, protective shroud, carrying handle, cylinder content gauge, indexed flow meter, shutoff valve, and AUX (DISS-1240) connection.
### 6. Device Function
The device is an integrated portable oxygen delivery system intended to provide supplemental oxygen to patients. This is a multiple use product that is used in healthcare applications (hospitals, clinics and ambulance use), where medical grade oxygen gas is required at prescribed flow rates or as determined by the emergency medical provider. When administered by properly trained personnel for oxygen deficiency and resuscitation, the device is for emergency use only. For all other medical applications, the device is Rx only.
In comparison to the predicate device, the OxyTOTE Infinity and Praxair Grab 'n Go Opti series VIPR systems incorporate the following additional features:
- The fill valve includes a reverse flow check valve to prevent gas from exiting the fill port. The 1 predicate device has a manual shutoff valve that requires a proprietary tool to actuate.
- The fill valve is biased in an open position during cylinder evacuation process, and closes 2. automatically when the device is disconnected from the fill rack. The valve on the predicate device must be manually opened during the evacuation process and manually closed before disconnecting from the fill rack.
- The cylinder Pressure Relief Device (PRD) operates when a specific pressure has been reached. The 3. predicate device PRD only operates when specific temperature and pressure requirements are met, meaning the PRD will not open if the cylinder is overfilled until exposed to an external heat source.
- 4. A Cylinder Contents Indicator (CCI) provides an indication of the cylinder contents in addition to the pressure gauge providing an assessment of cylinder content levels.
- 5. A high pressure shutoff valve which prevents gas from flowing into the pressure regulator. The predicate device is less redundant since it does not have a high pressure shutoff function resulting in more potential leak paths to be pressurized during transport and storage.
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OxyTOTE Infinity series and Praxair Grab 'n Go Opti series VIPR Systems
# 7. Design Description
The cylinder (Figure 1, item 13) is filled with Oxygen gas through the gas specific fill port (1) connection. The gas entering the fill port pushes open the check valve (2) allowing gas to flow through the valve body and into the cylinder (13). Once the cylinder is filled, the connection is detached from the fill port (1), and the fill port check valve (2) will automatically close to retain the device. The gas pressure in the cylinder is indicated on the pressure gauge (12).
To deliver calibrated flow the practitioner opens the shutoff valve (3) by rotating the flow control knob (4) clockwise to the desired flow setting. Gas is then permitted to flow into the regulator (5) portion of the device where cylinder pressure (up to 3000 psig) is reduced to around 50 psig. This regulated gas goes downstream to feed the flow control (6) portion of the device where thee gas flows through an orifice (8) to provide a calibrated flow out the outlet barb (9). The gas flows through a nasal cannula or mask (not shown and not provided with the device) to the patient.
The flow control knob (7) can also be rotated to the AUX position, which opens the shutoff valve (3) and allows the gas to flow into the pressure regulator (5) portion of the device. This permits gas to be supplied through the AUX port connection (10) while preventing simultaneous flow from the outlet barb (9). The AUX port will provide flow up to 100 LPM when the demand valve is actuated by connecting fitting to the AUX outlet connection.
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Figure 1 - OxyTOTE Infinity and Praxair Grab 'n Go Opti series VIPR Systems
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### 8. Intended Use
#### For OxyTOTE Infinity:
"The OxyTOTE Infinity system is an integrated delivery system intended to provide supplemental oxygen, by Rx only, to patients. When administered by properly trained personnel for oxygen deficiency and resuscitation, the device is for emergency use only. For all other medical applications, the device is Rx only. The device is MR Conditional and suitable for use during MR imaging for MRI systems up to 3.0 Tesla and cannot be used directly in the MRI bore. The device is intended for limited duration use, such as would be necessary during patient transports. "
#### For Praxair Grab 'n Go Opti:
"The Grab 'n Go Opti system is an integrated delivery system intended to provide supplemental oxygen, by Rx only, to patients. When administered by properly trained personnel for oxygen deficiency and resuscitation, the device is for emergency use only. For all other medical applications, the device is Rx only. The device is MR Conditional and suitable for use during MR imaging for MRI systems up to 3.0 Tesla and cannot be used directly in the MRI bore. The device is intended for limited duration use, such as would be necessary during patient transports."
### 9. Summary of Technological Characteristics
| | A summary comparison of technological characteristics, including design and materials is provided in the | | | |
|--------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|--|--|
| table below: | | | | |
| Feature | OxyTOTE Infinity and Praxair<br>Grab 'n Go VIPR Systems | EZ-OX Plus Generation II<br>(Predicate) | Explanation of Differences |
|---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510(k) Number | K142149 | K131386 | NA |
| Clearance Date | TBD | March 14, 2014 | NA |
| Indications for Use | The (OxyTOTE Infinity /<br>Praxair Grab 'n Go Opti)<br>system is an integrated<br>delivery system intended to<br>provide supplemental oxygen,<br>by Rx only, to patients. When<br>administered by properly<br>trained personnel for oxygen<br>deficiency and resuscitation,<br>the device is for emergency<br>use only. For all other medical<br>applications, the device is Rx<br>only. The device is MR<br>Conditional and suitable for<br>use during MR imaging for<br>MRI systems up to 3.0 Tesla<br>and cannot be used directly in<br>the MRI bore. The device is<br>intended for limited duration<br>use, such as would be<br>necessary during patient<br>transports. | The device is an integrated<br>portable oxygen delivery<br>system intended to provide<br>supplemental oxygen to<br>patients. When administered<br>by properly trained personnel<br>for oxygen deficiency and<br>resuscitation, the device is for<br>emergency use only. For all<br>other medical applications, the<br>device is Rx only. | The OxyTOTE Infinity / Praxair<br>Grab 'n Go Opti statement<br>articulates the MR Conditionality of<br>the device, and states that the<br>device is only intended for limited<br>duration use. The predicate's<br>statement contained neither. |
| Valve/Regulator | | | |
| Low Flow Settings | Yes (≥ 0.5L), 10 specific<br>calibrated flow rates.<br>(0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 15, 25<br>SLPM Oxygen) | Yes (≥ 0.5L), 11 specific<br>calibrated flow rates.<br>(0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10,<br>15, 25 SLPM Oxygen) | The lack of a 10 LPM position is<br>not a significant difference in<br>performance. |
| Cylinder On/off | No | No | NA |
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| Feature | OxyTOTE Infinity and Praxair<br>Grab 'n Go VIPR Systems | EZ-OX Plus Generation II<br>(Predicate) | Explanation of Differences |
|------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Filling Port Connection | CGA 540 | CGA 540 | NA |
| Auxiliary Port Connection | DISS 1240<br>100 LPM at > 600 PSIG | DISS 1240<br>40 LPM at > 290 PSIG | 100 LPM targeted for Oxy-TOTE<br>and Opti, 40 LPM targeted for<br>predicate |
| Contents Gauge | Active | Active | NA |
| Cylinder Contents Indicator<br>(CCI) | Yes | No | Red/Green visual indication of<br>remaining gas pressure provides<br>an assessment of cylinder content<br>level. |
| Pressure Design | 3,000 psi | 3,000 psi | NA |
| Fill Valve | Automatic | Manual | A manual shutoff valve must be<br>opened to evacuate the cylinder. |
| Residual Pressure Valve<br>(RPV) | No | Yes | The RPV requires an additional<br>step to be performed at the fill<br>plant to vent the cylinders prior to<br>filling. |
| Guard / Shroud | | | |
| Hand Grip | Yes | Yes | NA |
| Color | Green | Green | NA |
| Height (quard & integrated<br>valve regulator) | 5.88" | 7" | NA |
| Cylinder | | | |
| Sizes | D and E | D and E | NA |
| Materials | Aluminum | Aluminum | NA |
| MRI Conditionality | Claimed: suitable for<br>use during MR imaging for<br>MRI systems up to 3.0 Tesla<br>and cannot be used directly in<br>the MRI bore. | Claimed: suitable for<br>use during MR imaging for<br>MRI systems up to 3.0 Tesla<br>and cannot be used directly in<br>the MRI bore. | NA |
### 10. Performance Data (Non-clinical Testing)
Performance testing was completed and the device passed in accordance with the following standards:
- . CGA E-18:2008 (first edition) : Medical Gas Valve Integrated Pressure Regulators
- ASTM G175-13: Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Ignition Sensitivity and Fault Tolerance of Oxygen Regulators Used for Medical and Emergency Applications
- ASTM F2052-06 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Magnetically Induced Displacement Force on Medical Devices in the Magnetic Resonance Environment.
- . ASTM F2119-07 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of MR Image Artifacts from Passive Implants.
Test results confirm that the OxyTOTE Infinity and Praxair Grab 'n Go Opti series VIPR systems meet its performance requirements.
#### 11. Substantial Equivalence
Based upon the performance testing and subsequent passing results, the manufacturer believes that the OxyTOTE Infinity and Grab 'n Go Opti portable oxygen delivery systems are substantially equivalent to the predicate device, and do not raise any new questions of safety or effectiveness.
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