NewEra Small Dome Kit, NewEra Medium Dome Kit, NewEra Large Dome Kit
K142956 · Integrated Healing Technologies · OMP · Feb 24, 2015 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K142956
Device Name
NewEra Small Dome Kit, NewEra Medium Dome Kit, NewEra Large Dome Kit
Applicant
Integrated Healing Technologies
Product Code
OMP · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Feb 24, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4780
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The NewEra Dome Kit is intended to be used with the NewEra I and II pumps. The system is intended to create an environment that promotes wound healing by secondary or tertiary (delayed primary) intention by preparing the wound bed for closure, reducing edema, promoting granulation tissue formations and perfusion, and by removing exudate and infectious material. NPWT is appropriate for use on the following wounds: Pressure Ulcers Diabetic/neuropathic ulcers Venous insufficiency ulcers Chronic, Acute, Traumatic, and Subacute wounds Post-operative and dehisced surgical wounds Explored fistulas Skin flaps and grafts
Device Story
NewEra Dome Kit is a convenience kit for negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). Components include IHT dome, wound cleanser, skin prep, ruler, Cutimed Sorbact compresses, and transparent drapes. Used with NewEra I and II pumps to create negative pressure environment at wound site. Operation: clinician cleanses wound, packs with Sorbact, applies drape, and attaches dome over hole in drape. Dome connects to pump/canister system to remove exudate and infectious material, reduce edema, and promote granulation. Used in acute, extended, and home care settings. Output is negative pressure delivery and fluid removal. Benefits include wound bed preparation for closure and promotion of healing by secondary or tertiary intention.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only: 72-hour performance testing confirmed negative pressure delivery, exudate removal, and alarm system integrity. Usability study with potential users confirmed successful application of the kit to a wound model.
Technological Characteristics
Kit includes medical-grade thermoplastic elastomer dome/tubing and polyurethane film drapes. Biocompatibility meets ISO 10993. Sterilization via Gamma Irradiation. System is single-use, non-electronic (passive interface), and compatible with NewEra I/II pumps.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients with pressure ulcers, diabetic/neuropathic ulcers, venous insufficiency ulcers, chronic, acute, traumatic, and subacute wounds, post-operative and dehisced surgical wounds, explored fistulas, and skin flaps/grafts requiring negative pressure wound therapy.
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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February 24, 2015
Integrated Healing Technologies Mr. Ian Baird Manager of Regulatory & Technology Affairs 103 Forrest Crossing Boulevard, Suite 103 Franklin, Tennessee 37064
Re: K142956
Trade/Device Name: NewEra Dome Kit Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4780 Regulation Name: Powered suction pump Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OMP Dated: January 9, 2015 Received: January 13, 2015
Dear Mr. Baird:
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#### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K142956
Device Name NewEra Dome Kit
Indications for Use (Describe)
The NewEra Dome Kit is intended to be used with the NewEra I and II pumps. The system is intended to create an environment that promotes wound healing by secondary or tertiary (delayed primary) intention by preparing the wound bed for closure, reducing edema, promoting granulation tissue formations and by removing exudate and infectious material.
NPWT is appropriate for use on the following wounds:
- · Pressure Ulcers
- · Diabetic/neuropathic ulcers
- · Venous insufficiency ulcers
- · Chronic, Acute, Traumatic, and Subacute wounds
- · Post-operative and dehisced surgical wounds
· Explored fistulas
- · Skin flaps and grafts
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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103 Forrest Crossing Boulevard . Suite 103 . Franklin, TN 37064 . (615) 468-2491 . (615) 472-8455 FAX
#### 510(k) SUMMARY
#### Integrated Healing Technologies' NewEra Dome Kit
#### Submitter's Name, Address, Telephone Number, Contact Person and Date Prepared:
Integrated Healing Technologies 103 Forrest Crossing Blvd. Suite 103 Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: 615-468-2491 Facsimile: 615-472-8455
Contact Person: Ian Baird, Manager of Regulatory & Technology Affairs
Date Prepared: 10/10/2014
#### Name of Device
NewEra Dome Kit
#### Common or Usual Name
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) Kit
#### Classification Name
OMP - Negative pressure wound therapy powered suction pump (21 CFR 878.4780)
#### Predicate Devices
KCI NPWT Gauze Dressing Featuring SensaT.R.A.C. Technology (K123507);
RENASYS - G Gauze with RENASYS Soft Port (K110647)
#### Indications for Use
The NewEra Dome Kit is intended to be used with the NewEra I and II pumps. The system is intended to create an environment that promotes wound healing by secondary or tertiary (delayed primary) intention by preparing the wound bed for closure, reducing edema, promoting granulation tissue formations and perfusion, and by removing exudate and infectious material.
NPWT is appropriate for use on the following wounds:
- . Pressure Ulcers
- Diabetic/neuropathic ulcers .
- . Venous insufficiency ulcers
- . Chronic, Acute, Traumatic, and Subacute wounds
- . Post-operative and dehisced surgical wounds
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- 103 Forrest Crossing Boulevard . Suite 103 . Franklin, TN 37064 . (615) 468-2491 . (615) 472-8455 FAX
- Explored fistulas
- Skin flaps and grafts .
#### Device Description
The NewEra Dome Kit is a convenience kit offered in three sizes: small, medium, and large. The kit contains individually sterilized and packaged products, except PhaseOne which is not sterile. All products in the kit are 510(k) approved or exempt, except for the IHT NPWT dome (IHT dome). The kit includes an IHT dome to connect to a waste canister, PhaseOne Skin and Wound Cleanser, SkinTac, a ruler, one or more Cutimed Sorbact Compresses, and one or more transparent film IHT drapes (IHT drape), depending on the size. PhaseOne (K131542, K113820, K071056) and Cutimed Sorbact (K063059) are 510(k) approved devices. The IHT drape, SkinTac and ruler are Class I 510(k) exempt.
The PhaseOne is used to cleanse the wound. Cutimed Sorbact is then fluffed and filled into the wound. SkinTac is used on the border of the wound. The IHT Drape is applied to seal the wound. A hole is cut in the drape and the IHT NPWT dome is placed over the hole to allow suction. The NewEra Dome Kit attaches to an exudate canister to carry exudate from the wound and encourage wound closure.
The IHT dome and tubing are made of a medical grade thermoplastic elastomer, and the drapes and dome skirt are clear polyurethane films which are all common materials currently found in similar wound care products with established biocompatibility.
#### Technological Characteristics
The NewEra Dome Kit attaches to an exudate canister to carry exudate from the wound. The NewEra Dome Kit interacts with a NPWT pump that applies a negative pressure to the wound via the components of the kit. The dome has a unique, but similar design and is made of materials similar to its predicate devices.
#### Performance Data
Bench top performance and pressure testing was performed on the device to confirm the IHT Dome's ability to serve as a conduit between a NPWT Pump and NPWT dressing system for 72 hours. This testing confirmed that the IHT Dome and NewEra Dome kit delivered negative pressure for 72 hours, removed exudate for 72 hours, and contributed to no alarms. Further testing confirmed that the pressure delivered at the wound bed was the same as listed on the pump, that the pressure was delivered in the timely manner, and that the leak alarm occurred when a leak was manually created in the dressing.
A usability study was performed to validate the usability requirements for the NewEra Dome Kit with individuals who represented actual potential users. The users were trained and then asked to apply the NewEra Dome Kit to a wound model. All participants successfully applied the NewEra Dome Kit to the wound model.
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#### Substantial Equivalence
The NewEra Dome Kit is substantially equivalent in design, materials, technology, function and intended use to the predicate devices named above. Verification and validation testing has been conducted to demonstrate that the device is safe and effective for the intended use. A reference table is provided below comparing the NewEra Dome Kit to the predicates.
#### Integrated Healing Technologies' NewEra Dome Kit
| Element of<br>Comparison | New Era Dome Kit | Predicate KCI<br>NPWT Gauze Dressing<br>(K123507) | Predicate Renasys<br>Gauze NPWT Dressing<br>Kit (K110647) |
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| Manufacturer: | Integrated Healing<br>Technologies, LLC. | KCI | Smith & Nephew |
| Product Type: | Negative Pressure Wound<br>Therapy System | Negative Pressure<br>Wound Therapy System<br>(Gauze Component) | Power Suction Pump &<br>Accessories |
| Product Code: | OMP | OMP, FRO | OMP |
| Indications for<br>Use: | The NewEra Dome Kit is<br>intended to be used with the<br>NewEra pumps<br>(k082311). The system is<br>intended to create an<br>environment that promotes<br>wound healing by<br>secondary or tertiary<br>(delayed primary) intention<br>by preparing the wound bed<br>for closure, reducing<br>edema, promoting<br>granulation tissue<br>formations and perfusion,<br>and by removing exudate<br>and infectious material.<br>NPWT is appropriate for<br>use on the following<br>wounds:<br>Pressure Ulcers<br>●<br>Diabetic/neuropathic<br>●<br>ulcers<br>Venous insufficiency<br>●<br>ulcers | The KCI NPWT Gauze<br>Dressing is intended to<br>be used with the following<br>KCI Therapy Units<br>(ActiV.A.C., InfoV.A.C.,<br>V.A.C. Simplicity, V.A.C.<br>Freedom, V.A.C. ATS<br>and V.A.C. Ulta Therapy<br>Systems). The system is<br>intended to create an<br>environment that<br>promotes wound healing<br>by secondary or tertiary<br>(delayed primary)<br>intention by preparing the<br>wound bed for closure,<br>reducing edema,<br>promoting granulation<br>tissue formation and<br>perfusion, and by<br>removing exudate and<br>infection material.<br>Wound types include<br>chronic, acute, traumatic,<br>subacute and dehisced<br>wounds, partial-thickness | The RENASYS h Foam<br>and Gauze Wound<br>Dressing Kits with<br>Softport are intended to<br>be used in conjunction<br>with Smith & Nephew<br>NPWT systems. Smith &<br>Nephew NPWT systems<br>are indicated for patients<br>who would benefit from<br>a suction device<br>(negative pressure<br>wound therapy) as it<br>may promote wound<br>healing via the removal<br>of fluids, including<br>irrigation and body<br>fluids, wound exudates<br>and infectious materials.<br>Examples of appropriate<br>wound types include:<br>chronic, acute,<br>traumatic, sub-acute<br>and dehisced wounds,<br>ulcers (such as pressure<br>or diabetic), partial- |
| Element of<br>Comparison | New Era Dome Kit | Predicate KCI<br>NPWT Gauze Dressing<br>(K123507) | Predicate Renasys<br>Gauze NPWT Dressing<br>Kit (K110647) |
| | Chronic, Acute, Traumatic, and Subacute wounds Post-operative and dehisced surgical wounds Explored fistulas Skin flaps and grafts | burns, ulcers (such as<br>diabetic, pressure or<br>venous insufficiency),<br>flaps and grafts. The KCI<br>NPWT Gauze Dressing is<br>not intended for use with<br>instillation therapy,<br>intermittent therapy or<br>over closed incisions. | thickness burns, flaps<br>and grafts. |
| User Population: | Acute, extended, and home<br>care | Acute, extended, and<br>home care | Acute, extended, and<br>home care |
| Dressing:<br>• Material<br>• Configura | Dialkyl Carbamoyl Chloride<br>on an acetate mesh | Antimicrobial gauze<br>(Polyhexamethylene<br>Biguanide 0.2%) | Antimicrobial gauze<br>(Polyhexamethylene<br>Biguanide 0.2%) |
| tion | 7 x 9 in. sheets, multiple<br>size sheets available for<br>small, medium and large<br>wounds | Identical to the large size<br>of Renasys Gauze NPWT<br>Dressing kit | Multiple sizes available<br>in roll and pad for small,<br>medium and large<br>wounds |
| Drape | Same as predicates | Polyurethane film with<br>adhesive | Polyurethane film with<br>adhesive |
| Interface pad and<br>tubing | IHT Dome | V.A.C. SensaT.R.A.C.<br>Pad | Softport assembly |
| Wound<br>measuring ruler | Same as predicates | Provided | Provided |
| Accessories:<br>Wound cleanser,<br>skin prep | Provided | Not provided | Provided |
| NPWT Therapy<br>Units<br>Compatibility | Compatible with the<br>NewEra I & II pumps<br>(k082311) | Compatible with the<br>following KCI V.A.C.<br>Negative Pressure<br>Wound Therapy Units:<br>ActiV.A.C.<br>InfoV.A.C.<br>V.A.C. ATS<br>V.A.C. Freedom<br>V.A.C. Simplicity<br>V.A.C. Ulta | Compatible with S&N<br>therapy units:<br>RENASYS EZ<br>RENASYS GO |
| Single-use or<br>Reusable: | Single-use | Single-use | Single-use |
| Method of<br>Sterilization: | Individual kit components<br>individually sterilized by<br>Gamma Irradiation, except | Unknown | Individual kit<br>components individually<br>sterilized by Ethylene |
#### Substantial Equivalence Chart
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### Integrated Healing Technologies
103 Forrest Crossing Boulevard · Suite 103 · Franklin, TN 37064 · (615) 468-2491 · (615) 472-8455 FAX
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## Integrated Healing Technologies
| 103 Forrest Crossing Boulevard · Suite 103 · Franklin, TN 37064 · (615) 468-2491 · (615) 472-8455 FAX | | | | |
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| Element of<br>Comparison | New Era Dome Kit | Predicate KCI<br>NPWT Gauze Dressing<br>(K123507) | Predicate Renasys<br>Gauze NPWT Dressing<br>Kit (K110647) |
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| | the PhaseOne which is not<br>sterile | | |
| Packaging: | Pre-packaged, sterilized<br>and placed in package as a<br>convenience kit | Unknown | Pre-packaged, sterilized<br>and placed in package<br>as a convenience kit |
| Biocompatibility: | Meets ISO 10993 | Unknown | Meets ISO 10993 |
| Summary of non-<br>clinical tests<br>conducted for<br>determination of<br>substantial<br>equivalence | The NewEra Dome Kit was evaluated under a number of design verification and<br>validation tests to assure performance requirements for delivery of negative<br>pressure wound therapy were met.<br>The NewEra Dome Kit, when used with the NewEra I or II pump, delivers<br>negative pressure, as specified, to the wound for a period of 72 hours. The NewEra Dome Kit, when used with the NewEra I or II pump, removes<br>exudate from the wound for a period of 72 hours. The NewEra Dome Kit, when used with the NewEra I or II pump, does not<br>contribute to alarms. Was applied successfully by users in a usability study. | | |
| Summary of<br>clinical tests<br>conducted for<br>determination of<br>substantial<br>equivalence | None required for determining substantial equivalence. | | |
| Conclusions<br>Drawn | Testing demonstrates that the NewEra Dome Kit, KCI NPWT Gauze dressing, and<br>Renasys Gauze NPWT Dressing Kit with Softport are substantially equivalent in<br>terms of both indications for use and delivery of negative pressure wound therapy. | | |
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