K142679 · Datex-Ohmeda, Inc. · CBK · Jun 12, 2015 · Anesthesiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K142679
Device Name
CARESCAPE R860
Applicant
Datex-Ohmeda, Inc.
Product Code
CBK · Anesthesiology
Decision Date
Jun 12, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 868.5895
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
The CARESCAPE R860 ventilator is designed to provide mechanical ventilation or support to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients weighing 0.25 kg and above. The CARESCAPE R860 ventilator is a microprocessor based, electronically controlled, pneumatically driven ventilator that includes integrated monitoring of FiO2, airway pressure, flow, and volume. Additional respiratory gas monitoring capabilities are supported through the use of optional GE patient monitoring modules. Not all features are available for all patient types or product configurations. The CARESCAPE R860 ventilator is not a pulmonary function calculation device. The system is designed for facility use, including within-facility transport, and should only be used under the orders of a clinician.
Device Story
CARESCAPE R860 is a microprocessor-based, pneumatically driven critical care ventilator for facility use. It accepts inputs from integrated sensors (FiO2, airway pressure, flow, volume) and optional GE patient monitoring modules. The device features a touchscreen interface for clinicians to configure ventilation modes (e.g., A/C VC, SIMV, CPAP/PS, APRV) and view patient status, historical trends, and clinical decision support data. It supports nebulization and interfaces with central information management systems. The ventilator provides mechanical ventilation to patients weighing ≥0.25 kg. Clinicians use the output to manage respiratory support, potentially improving patient outcomes by providing tailored ventilation strategies and real-time monitoring of respiratory parameters.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence was established through non-clinical testing, including risk analysis, design reviews, unit-level testing, integration testing, performance verification, safety testing, and simulated use/user requirements validation.
Technological Characteristics
Microprocessor-based, pneumatically driven ventilator. Features 15-inch LCD resistive touchscreen and Trim Knob. Includes integrated monitoring for FiO2, airway pressure, flow, and volume. Supports optional GE patient monitoring modules and Aerogen nebulizer. Compliant with ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1:2005 (R 2012), IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 60601-1-8, ISO 80601-2-12, IEC 62366, ISO 5356-1, and IEC 62304. Connectivity includes interface with central information management systems.
Indications for Use
Indicated for mechanical ventilation or support of neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients weighing 0.25 kg and above with pulmonary impairment ranging from minor to severe.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A continuous ventilator (respirator) is a device intended to mechanically control or assist patient breathing by delivering a predetermined percentage of oxygen in the breathing gas. Adult, pediatric, and neonatal ventilators are included in this generic type of device.
Predicate Devices
GE Datex-Ohmeda Engström Carestation, Engström Pro (K111116)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
June 12, 2015
Datex-Ohmeda, Inc. Trishia Mercier Regulatory Affairs Leader PO Box 7550 Madison, WI 53707
Re: K142679
Trade/Device Name: CARESCAPE R860 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5895 Regulation Name: Ventilator, continuous, facility use Class: II Product Code: CBK Dated: May 12, 2015 Received: May 13, 2015
Dear Ms. Mercier:
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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Erin I. Keith, M.S. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K142679
Device Name CARESCAPE R860
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The CARESCAPE R860 ventilator is designed to provide mechanical ventilation or support to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients weighing 0.25 kg and above. The CARESCAPE R860 ventilator is a microprocessor based, electronically controlled, pneumatically driven ventilator that includes integrated monitoring of FiO2, airway pressure, flow, and volume.
Additional respiratory gas monitoring capabilities are supported through the use of optional GE patient monitoring modules.
Not all features are available for all patient types or product configurations. The CARESCAPE R860 ventilator is not a pulmonary function calculation device.
The system is designed for facility use, including within-facility transport, and should only be used under of a clinician.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
2 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary
In accordance with 21 CFR 807.92 the following summary of information is provided:
| Date: | September 17, 2014 |
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| Submitter: | GE Healthcare<br>Datex-Ohmeda, Inc.<br>3030 Ohmeda Drive<br>P.O. Box 7550<br>Madison, WI 53707-7550<br>USA |
| Primary Contact Person: | Trishia Mercier<br>Regulatory Affairs Leader<br>Telephone: (608) 709-3260<br>Fax: (608) 646-6488<br>Email: Trishia.Mercier@ge.com |
| Secondary Contact Person: | Monica Morrison<br>Regulatory Affairs Director<br>Telephone: (608) 709-3439<br>Fax: (608) 646-7464<br>Email: Monica.Morrison@ge.com |
| Device Trade Name: | CARESCAPE R860 |
| Common/Usual Name: | Ventilator, Continuous |
| Classification Names: | Ventilator, continuous, facility use |
| Product Code: | CBK |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 868.5895 |
| Predicate Device(s): | GE Datex-Ohmeda Engström Carestation, Engström Pro K111116<br>Maquet Servo-I Ventilator K123149 |
| Intended Use: | The CARESCAPE R860 ventilator is designed to provide<br>mechanical ventilation or support to neonatal, pediatric, and<br>adult patients weighing 0.25 kg and above. The<br>CARESCAPE R860 ventilator is a microprocessor based,<br>electronically controlled, pneumatically driven ventilator that<br>includes integrated monitoring of FiO2, airway pressure,<br>flow, and volume.<br>Additional respiratory gas monitoring capabilities are<br>supported through the use of optional GE patient monitoring |
| modules. | |
| Not all features are available for all patient types or product<br>configurations. | |
| The CARESCAPE R860 ventilator is not a pulmonary<br>function calculation device. | |
| The system is designed for facility use, including within-<br>facility transport, and should only be used under the orders of<br>a clinician. | |
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# Device Description:
The CARESCAPE R860 is a flexible, adaptable, intuitive critical care ventilator. Touchscreen capability allows the user to quickly and easily access patient information and procedures. A wide selection of performance options gives the user full control of the system configuration. The CARESCAPE R860 features patient monitoring, patient ventilation, and the capability of interfacing with central information management systems.
The CARESCAPE R860 is designed to provide mechanical ventilation for adult, pediatric and neonatal patient types weighing 0.25 kg and above, and having degrees of pulmonary impairment varying from minor to severe.
The CARESCAPE R860 introduces a new user interface with touch screen capabilities. Icons represent configurable views of past (historical trends), present (patient status), and possible future patient needs through clinical decision support, including Spontaneous Breathing Trial to evaluate a patient's ability to breath spontaneously for a limited, specified duration of time.
This ventilator comes with standard ventilation modes as well as purchasable ventilation modes and clinical decision support features.
Standard ventilation modes:
- A/C VC (Assist Control Volume Control) .
- A/C PC (Assist Control Pressure Control) .
- A/C PRVC (Assist Control Pressure Regulated Volume Control)
- SIMV VC (Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation Volume Control) ●
- SIMV PC (Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation Pressure Control)
- CPAP/PS (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure/Pressure Support)
- SBT (Spontaneous Breathing Trial) .
Purchasable ventilation modes:
- . nCPAP (nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure)
- . SIMV PRVC (Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation Pressure Regulated Volume Control)
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- . BiLevel
- . BiLevel VG (BiLevel airway pressure ventilation Volume Guaranteed)
- VS (Volume Support) ●
- NIV (Non-Invasive Ventilation) .
- . APRV (Airway Pressure Release Ventilation)
Additional features:
- . FRC (Functional Residual Capacity)
- . SpiroDynamics
The CARESCAPE R860 is based on the Engström Carestation feature set and contains similar performance characteristics to the Engström family of ventilators.
The CARESCAPE R860 is a microprocessor-based, pneumatically controlled, data driven ventilator which includes integrated FiO2, airway pressure, spirometry and volume monitoring and an Aerogen Aeroneb nebulizer control board. The ventilator consists of two main components: the display and the ventilator unit. The display allows the user to interface with the system through a resistive touch screen and Trim Knob with keys. The CARESCAPE R860 also includes an optional module bay which allows the integration of various Datex-Ohmeda patient monitoring modules with the ventilator.
The user interface for control of nebulization is provided via the ventilator display unit. The standard nebulizer board is provided with the CARESCAPE R860. Users have the option to configure the system to use an external pneumatic nebulizer in place of the standard nebulizer.
Optional accessories common to the CARESCAPE R860 and the predicate Engström family of ventilators include a trolley/cart, integrated air compressor, support arm, humidifier and water trap mounting brackets. Additional optional accessories include airway modules, intratracheal pressure sensor, auxiliary electrical outlets, adjustable mounting rail, nebulizer and components, and module bay.
The optional medical air compressor is intended for use as an accessory to provide a dry, filtered, breathable compressed air supply. The compressor is installed in the base of the ventilator cart. The compressor is powered from AC mains only. A source of compressed oxygen is required to be connected to ventilator equipped with the optional compressor. The use of an integrated air compressor was first cleared on the predicate Engström Carestation and Engström Pro in K050597.
Optional functionality includes integrated respiratory gas monitoring, capabilities to measure SpiroDynamics via a GE supplied intratracheal pressure sensor in patients using sized 6.5 tracheal tubes and larger, and calculation of functional residual capacity of mechanically ventilated patients using Nitrogen Wash In/Wash Out method. The integrated respiratory gas monitoring is provided via the Datex-Ohmeda Gas Modules, E-CO, E-COV, E-COVX, E-CAiO, E-CAiOV, E-CAiOVX (K051092), E-MiniC module (K052582), or E-sCO, E-sCOV, E-sCAiO, E-sCAiOV (K123195) which are physically
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integrated into the CARESCAPE R860, receive electronic power from the CARESCAPE R860 and communicate measured values to the CARESCAPE R860 for display on the system display unit.
### Summary of the Technological Characteristics of the Device:
The CARESCAPE R860 is based on the Engström Carestation feature set and contains similar performance characteristics to the Engström family of ventilators. Changes include the addition of an upgraded display, new graphical user interface, added accessories and upgraded software. The CARESCAPE R860 is designed to be compliant with ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1:2005 (R 2012), Medical electrical equipment, Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance and the relevant collateral standards. There are no changes to the intended use or fundamental scientific technology of the ventilator.
### Summary of Non-Clinical Testing for the Device:
The CARESCAPE R860 ventilator has been thoroughly tested through verification of specifications and validation, including software validation, to ensure the product is substantially equivalent to the predicate Engstrom Carestation. Verification of compliance with applicable standards has also been completed. The following quality assurance measures were applied during the development of the CARESCAPE R860 system:
- · Risk Analysis
- · Requirements/Specification Reviews
- · Design Reviews
- · Testing on unit level
- · Integration testing
- · Performance Testing (Verification)
- · Safety Testing (Verification)
- · Simulated Use/User Requirements Testing (Validation)
- · Standards Compliance the list of standards to which the CARESCAPE R860 complies is listed below:
- ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1:2005 (R 2012 O
- IEC 60601-1-2:2007 + 2010 Interpretation O
- . Includes additional testing applicable to RFID frequency ranges of 125 kHz/134 kHz, 13.56 MHz, 902-915 MHz and 2.4 GHz
- IEC 60601-1-6: 2010 O
- IEC 60601-1-8: 2006 O
- ISO 80601-2-12:2011 + Technical Corrigendum 1 O
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- IEC 62366:2008 O
- ISO 5356-1 O
- IEC 62304 O
Extensive non-clinical testing was performed to establish substantial equivalence of the CARESCAPE R860. Verification and validation testing was performed according to predetermined acceptance criteria, which concluded that the CARESCAPE R860 is substantially equivalent to the predicate Engström Carestation.
## Summary of Clinical Testing for the Device:
The CARESCAPE R860 ventilator incorporates modifications to the predicate Engstrom Carestation. These modifications did not require clinical testing. The changes made were completely evaluated by non-clinical tests to verify and validate the substantial equivalence of the ventilator.
### Summary of Changes:
The following is an overview of the differences between the proposed CARESCAPE R860 and the predicate Engström Carestation:
- Upgraded 15 inch LCD and Tough Screen
- Simplified graphic User Interface for the features that exist in 7.x, but with a simplified hierarchy, designed for ease of use
- 트 Updated the names of the ventilation modes
- 트 Added Volume Support for Adult and Pediatric patients
- 트 Updated accessories list, including addition of a new optional compressor, the EVair compressor, Inspiratory Safety Guard, Accessory Rail and updated gas monitoring modules from GE
- . Visual differentiation of the neonatal patient type from the adult and pediatric patient type. Labeling will more clearly designate the neonatal patient type from the adult and pediatric
- I Updated User Requirements Manual and Technical Reference Manual which reflect the new user interface
- Compliant with ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1:2005 (R 2012), Medical electrical I equipment, Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
## Determination of Substantial Equivalence:
Datex-Ohmeda. Inc.. doing business as GE Healthcare, considers the CARESCAPE R860 to be as safe and as effective, and performance is substantially equivalent to as the predicate device, the Engström Carestation. The summary above demonstrates that there are no new questions of safety or effectiveness for the CARESCAPE R860.
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