K142385 · Wound RX Medical, LLC · OMP · May 22, 2015 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K142385
Device Name
Whisper Pump System
Applicant
Wound RX Medical, LLC
Product Code
OMP · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
May 22, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4780
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Whisper Pump System™ is a suction device intended for aspiration of secretions and body fluids from wounds and is indicated for patients who would benefit from a suction device particularly as the device may promote wound healing. Whisper Pump System™ is appropriate for use on the following wounds: - Pressure ulcers - Diabetic/neuropathic ulcers - Venous insufficiency ulcers - Traumatic wounds - Post-operative and dehisced surgical wounds - Explored fistulas - Skin flaps and grafts
Device Story
Whisper Pump System is a portable, battery-operated powered suction pump for wound drainage. Device uses an electromotive membrane pump to create vacuum in a hose system and collection jar; hydrophobic bacterial filter prevents fluid ingress into pump. Microprocessor-controlled electronic unit manages battery charging and prevents overheating via high-temperature switch. Device is used in clinical or home settings by patients over extended periods as prescribed. Healthcare providers use the device to aspirate wound fluids, potentially promoting healing. Modifications in this submission include changes to outer case dimensions, carrying handle ergonomics, canister bracket, and internal component reconfiguration.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Evidence consists of bench testing, including software verification, product validation, and electromagnetic compatibility/thermal protection testing per IEC 60601-1-2 (2014).
Technological Characteristics
Electromotive membrane pump; rechargeable battery; microprocessor-controlled charging and thermal protection. Portable form factor with carrying strap/bag. Hydrophobic bacterial filter. Complies with IEC 60601-1, EN 60601-1-2, and ISO 14971.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring aspiration of secretions and body fluids from wounds to promote healing. Appropriate for pressure, diabetic/neuropathic, venous insufficiency, traumatic, post-operative/dehisced wounds, fistulas, and skin flaps/grafts. Contraindicated for eschar, untreated osteomyelitis, malignancy, untreated malnutrition, exposed arteries/veins/organs/nerves/vasculature/bone/tendons, necrotic tissue, and non-enteric unexposed fistulas.
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.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
May 22, 2015
Wound RX Medical, LLC Richard Deslauriers, M.D. Chief Executive Officer 25 Depot Road, Building One, Suite 104 Southbury, Connecticut 06488
Re: K142385
Trade/Device Name: Whisper Pump System™ Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4780 Regulation Name: Powered suction pump Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OMP Dated: April 20, 2015 Received: April 22, 2015
Dear Dr. Deslauriers:
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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# David Krause -S
- Binita S. Ashar, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S. for Director Division of Surgical Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K142385
Device Name Whisper Pump System™
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Whisper Pump System™ is a suction device intended for aspiration of secretions and body fluids from wounds and is indicated for patients who would benefit from a suction device particularly as the device may promote wound healing. Whisper Pump System™ is appropriate for use on the following wounds:
- · Pressure ulcers
- · Diabetic/neuropathic ulcers
- · Venous insufficiency ulcers
- · Traumatic wounds
- · Post-operative and dehisced surgical wounds
- · Explored fistulas
- · Skin flaps and grafts
#### Contraindications
The use of the Whisper Pump System™ is contraindicated in the presence of:
- · Eschar
- · Untreated osteomyelitis
- · Malignancy in wound (with the exception of palliative care to enhance quality of life)
- · Untreated malnutrition
- · Exposed , arteries, veins or organs
- · Necrotic tissue
- · Non-enteric unexposed fistulas
- · Exposed nerves
- · Exposed anastomotic sites
- · Exposed bone or tendons
- · Exposed vasculature
The Whisper Pump System™ is not designed for use with emergency medical services.
Not to be used:
- · In non-medical applications
- · In presence of combustible or explosive fluids or gases
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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# 510(k) Summary
| Contact: | Richard Deslauriers, M.D.<br>CEO, Wound RX Medical, LLC<br>(203) 982 – 4239 | | |
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| Device Trade Name: | Whisper Pump System™ | | |
| Common Name: | Powered suction pump | | |
| Manufacturer: | Wound RX Medical, LLC<br>25 Depot Road<br>Building One, Suite 104<br>Southbury, CT 06488 | | |
| Date Prepared: | May 12, 2015 | | |
| Classification: | 21 CFR §878.4780; Pump, portable, aspiration (manual or<br>powered) | | |
| Class: | II | | |
| Product Code: | OMP | | |
| Indications For Use: | The Whisper Pump System™ is a suction device intended<br>for aspiration and collection of secretions and body fluids<br>from wounds and is indicated for patients who would benefit<br>from a suction device particularly as the device may promote<br>wound healing. Whisper Pump System™ is appropriate for<br>use on the following wounds: | | |
| | Pressure ulcersDiabetic/neuropathic ulcersVenous insufficiency ulcersTraumatic woundsPost-operative and dehisced surgical woundsExplored fistulasSkin flaps and grafts | | |
| Contraindications | The use of the Whisper Pump System™ is contraindicated in<br>the presence of: | | |
| | EscharUntreated osteomyelitis | | |
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- Malignancy in wound (with the exception of palliative care to enhance quality of life)
- Untreated malnutrition
- Exposed , arteries, veins or organs
- Necrotic tissue
- Non-enteric unexposed fistulas
- Exposed nerves
- Exposed anastomotic sites
- Exposed bone or tendons
- . Exposed vasculature
The Whisper Pump System™ is not designed for use with emergency medical services.
Not to be used:
- In non-medical applications .
- In presence of combustible or explosive fluids or ● qases
Prescription-Use Only: Federal law restricts the sale by or on the order of a physician.
- Device Description: The Whisper Pump System™ is a device to remove bodily fluids for wound drainage and can be used by patients over an extended period of time as recommended by a physician. The device has a rechargeable battery and therefore is portable. A microprocessor controlled electronic battery charging unit in the suction device guarantees the safe charging of the battery, and overcharging of the battery. The Whisper Pump System™ itself is not a sterile device but can use disposable (sterile) items from other manufacturers but these items are not a part of the Whisper Pump System™, (e.g. various hose sets, containers, trocars and catheters) which have been designed for the wound drainage.
The purpose of this traditional 510(k) was to modify the outer case dimensions, carrying handle ergonomics, canister bracket, and internal component reconfiguration.
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### Predicate Device:
The predicate information is summarized in the following table.
| 510(k) Number | K090130 |
|-----------------------------|-------------------------------|
| Device Name | ATMOS S041 Wound™ |
| Applicant | ATMOS Medical, Inc. |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR §878.4780 |
| Classification Product Code | OMP |
| Decision Date | 04/02/2009 |
| Decision | Substantially equivalent (SE) |
| Classification Advisory | General & Plastic Surgery |
| Committee | |
Reference Device:
The following device was included as a reference device. It was not used to establish substantial equivalence.
| 510(k) Number | K061367 |
|--------------------------------------|-------------------------------|
| Device Name | BlueSky Vista Wound Vacuum |
| Applicant | Blue Sky MG, Inc |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR §878.4780 |
| Classification Product Code | OMP |
| Decision Date | 08/10/2006 |
| Decision | Substantially equivalent (SE) |
| Classification Advisory<br>Committee | General & Plastic Surgery |
## Technoloqical Characteristics:
The Whisper Pump System™ is a small suction unit. The device is operated by an electromotive membrane pump which is maintenance-free. When it operates, the pump creates a vacuum in the hose system and in the collection jar, with the help of which secretions can be sucked off through the set of hoses. The pump switches off after creation of the vacuum and then switches on again when the vacuum lies below a certain value.
The secretion is collected in a collection jar. A hydrophobic bacterial filter prevents the secretion being inadvertently drawn into the pump head. The device is fitted with a rechargeable battery. A microprocessor controlled electronic charging unit in the suction device guarantees the safe
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charging of the battery, and thus overcharging of the battery is avoided. The electronic unit prevents overheating of the suction device by a high temperature switch. For the mobile use a carrying strap is available. Useful accessories are a shoulder bag and a device support.
The Whisper Pump System™ is substantially equivalent to other legally marketed devices in the United States and functions in a manner similar and is intended for the same use as the predicate device.
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Performance Testing: The risk analysis demonstrates the Whisper Pump System™ is substantially equivalent to the predicate device. The purpose of this 510(k) was to modify the external plastic shell dimensions to reduce the size of the pump. Performance testing involved comparing the device to the predicate device for radiated emission, electrostatic discharge immunity, and thermal protection following IEC60601-1-2 (2014). Previous testing performed on the device is listed below.
> A software verification test and product validation test was performed and meet the acceptance criterion. The Whisper Pump System™ have been designed and tested to applicable safety standards (see next page) and does not raise any new issues of safety, efficacy, or performance of the product.
| Number of standard | Std Date | Title of standard |
|----------------------------------------|---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| ISO 10993-1:1998 | 1998 | Biological Compatibility of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation<br>and Testing (No biocompatibility tests are needed because<br>device does not have parts that would normally touch patient.) |
| EN 60601-1-2 (2001) | 2001 | Medical electrical equipment -- Part 1-2: General requirements<br>for safety -Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility -<br>Requirements and tests |
| EN ISO 61000-3-2<br>(2000): | 2000 | Electromagnetic compatibility - Part 3-2: Limits - Limits for<br>Harmonic current emissions (equipment input current < 16A per<br>phase). |
| EN ISO 61000-3-3<br>(1995) + A1 (2001) | 1995 2001 | Electromagnetic compatibility - Part 3: Limits - Section 3:<br>Limitation of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low-voltage<br>supply systems for equipment with rated current < 16A. |
| CEN EN<br>980:1996+A1:1999+A2:2<br>001 | 1999 2001 | Graphical symbols for use in the labeling of medical devices |
| EN ISO 14971 | 03/2001 | Medical devices - application of risk management to medical<br>devices |
| IEC 60601-1 | 1988,<br>1991, 1995 | Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1: General Requirements<br>for Safety, 1988; Amendment 1, 1991-11, Amendment 2, 1995.<br>(General) |
Conclusion: The Traditional 510(k) for the Whisper Pump System™ contains adequate information and data to enable FDA to determine substantial equivalence to the predicate device. The device will be manufactured in accordance with the voluntary standards listed in the enclosed voluntary standard survey.
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