The Darlinghurst Vented mask is a non-invasive accessory used for channeling airflow to a patient from positive airway pressure (PAP) devices. The mask is: - to be used on patients weighing >66 lb (30 kg), for whom non-invasive positive airway pressure therapy has been prescribed - disposable devices, intended for short-term treatment (up to 7 days) of a single patient, in the hospital environment only. The Darlinghurst NV-AAV mask is a non-invasive accessory used for channeling airflow to a patient from a positive airway pressure (PAP) device. The mask is: - to be used on patients weighing >66 lb (30 kg), for whom non-invasive positive airway pressure therapy has been prescribed - a disposable device, intended for short-term treatment (up to 7 days) of a single patient, in the hospital environment only - intended to be used with breathing circuits or positive pressure ventilation (PPV) devices that provide their own method of venting expired or supplemental gases.
Device Story
Darlinghurst Vented and NV-AAV are oro-nasal masks for non-invasive positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy; used in hospital environments for single-patient, short-term (7-day) treatment. Masks connect to PAP devices via standard ISO5356-1 conical connectors; held by adjustable headgear. Vented variant includes exhaust ports for CO2 flushing; NV-AAV variant requires external venting circuit. Both include anti-asphyxia valves (AAV) for safety during supply failure. Clinicians use masks to channel airflow to patients; output is therapeutic pressure delivery. Benefits include non-invasive respiratory support; AAV ensures fresh air access during power loss.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Performance verified via CO2 flushing, AAV activation/deactivation, pressure-flow characteristics, impedance, and mechanical integrity testing. Biocompatibility assessed per ISO 10993-1. All tests passed.
Technological Characteristics
Oro-nasal mask; silicone rubber cushion; polycarbonate components; polyester/PBT headgear. ISO 5356-1:2004 conical connector. Includes AAV. Vented variant has diffuse exhaust ports. Non-sterile, disposable. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993. Benchmarked to ISO 17510-2:2007 for CO2 re-breathing.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients >66 lb (30 kg) requiring non-invasive positive airway pressure therapy in a hospital setting.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A noncontinuous ventilator (intermittent positive pressure breathing-IPPB) is a device intended to deliver intermittently an aerosol to a patient's lungs or to assist a patient's breathing.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
May 21, 2015
ResMed Ltd c/o Larissa D'Andrea Manager, Regulatory Affairs Resmed Corp. 9001 Spectrum Center Boulevard San Diego, CA 92123
Re: K143603
Trade/Device Name: Darlinghurst Vented Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5905 Regulation Name: Noncontinuous ventilator (IPPB) Regulatory Class: II Product Code: BZD
Trade/Device Name: Darlinghurst NV-AAV Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5905 Regulation Name: Noncontinuous ventilator (IPPB) Regulatory Class: II Product Code: BZD, CBK
Dated: April 17, 2015 Received: April 20, 2015
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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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# Indication for Use
| 510(k) Number (if known): | K143603 |
|---------------------------|---------------------|
| Device Name: | Darlinghurst Vented |
| Indication for Use: | |
The Darlinghurst Vented mask is a non-invasive accessory used for channeling airflow to a patient from positive airway pressure (PAP) devices.
The mask is:
- to be used on patients weighing >66 lb (30 kg), for whom non-invasive positive airway pressure therapy has been prescribed
- disposable devices, intended for short-term treatment (up to 7 days) of a single patient, in the hospital environment only.
AND/OR Prescription Use X Over-The-Counter Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) (Part 21 CFR 807 Subpart C) (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE – CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH; Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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# Indication for Use
| 510(k) Number (if known): | K143603 |
|---------------------------|---------------------|
| Device Name: | Darlinghurst NV-AAV |
| Indication for Use: | |
The Darlinghurst NV-AAV mask is a non-invasive accessory used for channeling airflow to a patient from a positive airway pressure (PAP) device.
The mask is:
- to be used on patients weighing >66 lb (30 kg), for whom non-invasive positive airway pressure ● therapy has been prescribed
- a disposable device, intended for short-term treatment (up to 7 days) of a single patient, in the ● hospital environment only
- intended to be used with breathing circuits or positive pressure ventilation (PPV) devices that provide their own method of venting expired or supplemental gases.
AND/OR Prescription Use × Over-The-Counter Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) (Part 21 CFR 807 Subpart C) (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH; Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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# RESMED
## 510(k) SUMMARY [As required by 21 CFR 807.92(c)]
### May 218, 2015 1. Date prepared
# 2. Applicant information
| Company Name/ ResMed Ltd<br>Owner | 1 Elizabeth Macarthur Drive<br>Bella Vista NSW 2153 Australia |
|--------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Submitter Name | Mr. Jean-Nicolas Boudaud<br>Regulatory Affairs Manager, Patient Interface<br>+61 2 88841000 (phone)<br>+61 2 88842004 (fax)<br>Jean.boudaud@resmed.com.au |
| Correspondent Details/<br>Official Contact | Ms. Larissa D'Andrea<br>Manager, Regulatory Affairs<br>9001 Spectrum Center Blvd<br>San Diego CA 92123 USA<br>(858) 836 6837 (phone)<br>(858) 836 5519 (fax)<br>Larissa.D'Andrea@resmed.com |
#### 3. Device details and substantial equivalence claim [807.92(a)(3)]
| Trade/Device Names | Darlinghurst Vented | Darlinghurst NV-AAV |
|-----------------------------|------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Device Common Name | Hospital Full Face Mask | Hospital Full Face Mask |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 868.5905 | 21 CFR 868.5905 |
| Regulation Name | Noncontinuous Ventilator (IPPB) | Noncontinuous Ventilator (IPPB) |
| Regulatory Class | Class 2 | Class 2 |
| Classification Product Code | BZD | BZD |
| Subsequent Product Code | N/A | CBK |
| Predicate Devices | Hans Rudolph 6600 Series V2<br>(K071149) | Hans Rudolph 6700 Series V2<br>(K071149) |
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# 4. General device description
The Darlinghurst masks are externally placed masks covering the mouth and the nose of the patient. They provide a seal such that positive pressure from a positive pressure source is directed to the patient's nose and/or mouth. The masks connect via a standard (female ISO5356-1) conical connector to a conventional air delivery hose between the mask elbow and the positive airway-pressure source.
They are held in place with a common adjustable headgear that straps the mask to the face.
Darlinghurst masks are disposable devices that can be used for a maximum period of 7 days, on a single-patient and in the hospital/institutional environment only.
Both Darlinghurstmask variants are very similar in design and function. The only difference between the Darlinghurst 'Vented' and the Darlinghurst 'NV-AAV' is in the elbow component.
Whilst both variants of the mask include a built-in Anti-Asphyxia Valve (AAV) to allow the patient to continue to breathe fresh air in the event of a positive air-pressure supply failure or impediment,
- . The Darlinghurst Vented mask includes additional built-in diffuse exhaust ports to provide a continuous air leak that flushes out CO2 and prevent it from being rebreathed by the patient
- The Darlinghurst NV-AAV design does not incorporate built-in passive exhaust ● ports. This non-vented variant of the mask requires a separate part of the breathing circuit (e.g. an active exhaust valve in the ventilator or an additional leak valve) to vent the expired air (including CO2).
All other components of the masks are common to both Darlinghurst variants.
Darlinghurst masks are intended to be used under the conditions and purposes indicated in the labelling provided with the product.
Darlinghurst masks are prescription devices, supplied non-sterile.
### 5. Intended use for "Darlinghurst Vented" mask
The Darlinghurst Vented mask is a non-invasive accessory used for channeling airflow to a patient from positive airway pressure (PAP) devices.
The mask is:
- . to be used on patients weighing >66 lb (30 kg), for whom non-invasive positive airway pressure therapy has been prescribed
- . disposable devices, intended for short-term treatment (up to 7 days) of a single patient, in the hospital environment only.
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### 6. Intended use for "Darlinghurst NV-AAV" mask
The Darlinghurst NV-AAV mask is a non-invasive accessory used for channeling airflow to a patient from a positive airway pressure (PAP) device.
The mask is:
- to be used on patients weighing >66 lb (30 kg), for whom non-invasive positive airway . pressure therapy has been prescribed
- a disposable device, intended for short-term treatment (up to 7 days) of a single patient, in the hospital environment only
- intended to be used with breathing circuits or positive pressure ventilation (PPV) devices that provide their own method of venting expired or supplemental gases.
#### 7. Comparison with the predicates
Intended Use comparison The Darlinghurst masks and the predicate Hans Rudolph 6600 Series V2 and 6700 Series V2 intended uses are equivalent. The masks are intended to be used:
- as a non-invasive interface to positive pressure therapy equipment,
- for the same patient population
- . for short-term use and on a single patient only.
The non-vented variants of both the new mask (Darlinghurst NV-AAV) and the predicate device (Hans Rudolph 6700 Series V2) must also both be used with a separate exhalation device.
The main difference is that the predicate devices have been cleared for use in both the hospital and in the home environment whereas the new Darlinghurst masks are Hospital-use only devices. The scope of use of the predicate devices is therefore broader than the new masks.
Technological Characteristics comparison
The Darlinghurst masks and the Hans Rudolph 6600 and 6700 Series V2 have the same operating principle and very similar physical properties and characteristics. The masks all consist of:
- a Full Face (oro-nasal) design that covers the mouth and the nose of the patient
- . various sizes and an adjustable headgear that allows fitting on a wide range of patients
- . an anti-asphyxia valve (AAV) to enable the patient to breathe fresh air in the event that airflow from the flow generator is impeded
- a headgear quick-release feature
- . an elbow component which can rotate through 360 degrees and connects to a conventional air delivery hose between the mask and the positive airway-pressure source via a standard conical connectors (ref: ISO 5356-1:2004).
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The predicate Hans Rudolph 6600 Series V2 (K071149) and the Darlinghurst 'Vented' variant of the new mask also both include additional built-in diffuse exhaust ports to provide a continuous air leak that flushes out CQ2 and prevent it from being re-breathed by the patient.
The predicate Hans Rudolph 6700 Series V2 (K071149) and the Darlinghurst 'NV-AAV' do not include such built-in exhaust ports. These masks rely on another part of the circuit to flush out CO2.
The main differences between the predicate devices and the new masks are in the component design (e.g. shape, materials used) and how the components interface with one another:
- The number of headgear attachment points to the frame of ● the mask differs between the predicates and the new masks
- The vented predicate mask (i.e. Hans Rudolph 6600 Series V2) utilizes a male-type ISO5356-1 connector whereas a female-type ISO5356-1 connector was selected for the Non-Vented predicate (Hans Rudolph 6700 Series V2) and both the two (2) ResMed (hospital-only) Darlinghurst masks (i.e. Vented and NV-AAV variants)
- . Both predicate devices include an additional rotating swivel component which is attached at the end of the mask elbow. This additional swivel is not supplied with the new ResMed masks but can instead be incorporated in another part of the breathing circuit (e.g. on the air tubing)
- The headgear quick-release is achieved by a slide-clip mechanism on the predicate devices instead of a pressbutton clip mechanism on the new ResMed Darlinghurst masks
- . Certain components of the predicate elbow (e.g. the AAV and the additional swivel) can be dis-assembled from the rest of the mask. The new Darlinghurst device components are permanently assembled together and do not need to be disassembled in the seven (7) day, single-patient use indication
- . The mask Face Piece, which contacts the patient's skin on the predicate device, is constructed of injection grade thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) whereas the Darlinghurst cushion (also contacting the patient's skin) is made of silicone rubber.
- . The anti-asphyxia valves on both the predicate and the new device come into contact with the patient's breathed gases. They are both constructed of a silicone rubber material but their composition/grade may differ.
- . The rest of the mask components which comes into contact with the patient's breathed gases (e.g. elbows and cushion clips), are constructed of acrylic-based multipolymer compounds on the predicate while polycarbonates have been used on the Darlinghurst masks .
- The predicate Head Gear materials consist of nylon, polyester straps, and polycarbonate clips. The new device
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uses an alternate grade polyester headgear straps with PBT clips.
The data provided in this submission shows that the differences in design of the mask components are substantially equivalent.
The Darlinghurst mask was developed within a risk management process in accordance to ISO 14971:2007, Medical devices -Application of risk management to medical devices and under ResMed's 21 CFR 820 compliant Quality System.
#### 8. Non Clinical data submitted
Performance / Non-clinical data is relied upon to demonstrate that the design choices adopted for the Darlinghurst masks do not impact the fundamental scientific concept nor the therapeutic effects of the new devices when compared to the predicates.
- The Darlinghurst 'Vented' variant was compared to the vented predicate mask Hans Rudolph 6600 Series V2 (K071149)
- . The Darlinghurst 'NV-AAV' variant was compared to the NV-AAV predicate mask Hans Rudolph 6700 Series V2 (K071149)
The masks can operate on the same flow generator settings and are shown to meet their published specifications. The pressure-flow characteristics and flow impedance of the devices are equivalent to the predicates in the labelled performance range for each device (3-40 cmH2O). Labeling these characteristics ensures that clinicians are able to prescribe the appropriate therapy when using the new device.
CO2 performance (physical and functional dead space) of the new devices was also tested and where relevant, benchmarked to ISO17510-2:2007. Data demonstrates CO2 re-breathing to be substantially equivalent to the predicates.
The Darlinghurst component materials were subject to a biocompatibility evaluation program in accordance with ISO 10993-1. Materials used in the construction of components that:
- contact the heated humidified gas pathway have been classified as permanent "external ● communicating devices" (with tissue/bone/dentin)
- contact the patient during the therapy have been classified as permanent "skin contact" .
Where relevant, and to support the biocompatibility evaluation of each mask component, following biological effects (selected in accordance with FDA guidance #G95-1) were assessed:
- . Genotoxicity (ISO 10993-3)
- Cytotoxicity (ISO 10993-5) ●
- . Implantation (ISO 10993-6)
- . Sensitization (ISO 10993-10)
- Irritation (ISO 10993-10)
Mechanical integrity and performance of the new devices were also verified to simulated normal use and reasonable abuse scenarios. The new masks can withstand the effects of storage temperature, humidity and transportation shock & vibration and met their intended specifications.
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A summary of the data included in this submission as well as the overall results (pass/fail) is provided below:
| Bench test | Test name | Darlinghurst<br>NV-AAV | Darlinghurst<br>Vented |
|------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------|------------------------|
| CO2 flushing | Functional dead-space measurements normal use | N/A | PASS |
| | Functional dead-space measurements Single fault condition | PASS | PASS |
| | Physical dead-space measurement | PASS | PASS |
| AAV<br>performance | Activation (Open to Atmosphere) | PASS | PASS |
| | Deactivation (Close to Atmosphere) | PASS | PASS |
| | Inspiratory resistance | PASS | PASS |
| | Expiratory resistance | PASS | PASS |
| | Inadvertent activation | PASS | PASS |
| | Inadvertent de-activation | PASS | PASS |
| | AAV Durability | PASS | PASS |
| Mask<br>Characteristics | Pressure-flow test - Total mask flow | N/A | PASS |
| | Pressure-flow test - Un-intentional leak | PASS | N/A |
| | Mask Impedance | PASS | PASS |
| Assembly<br>Integrity<br>(post cleaning) | Normal use | PASS | PASS |
| | Reasonable abuse | PASS | PASS |
| | Pressure-flow test (post cleaning) | PASS | PASS |
| | AAV Activation/De-activation (post cleaning) | PASS | PASS |
| Ease of<br>cleaning | Ease of cleaning - geometry accessibility | PASS | PASS |
| Material Safety | Biocompatibility of all mask components (ref: ISO 10993-1) | PASS | PASS |
| Transportation<br>and Storage | Performance after storage under simulated extreme environmental conditions | PASS | PASS |
| | Performance after shock and vibration simulating extreme transportation environment | PASS | PASS |
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# RESMED
# 9. Clinical data
Use of Full Face masks as a non-invasive interface to positive airway pressure therapy is proven technology and is well accepted by the medical community. Bench testing was sufficient to demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate devices.
### 10. Substantial Equivalence Conclusion
The new Darlinghurst 'Vented' and 'NV-AAV' mask systems are substantially equivalent to the nominated predicate devices:
- They have equivalent intended uses
- They have the same fundamental operating principle and similar technological . characteristics
- They have similar performance characteristics to the predicates .
- Data shows that the differences in design are substantially equivalent ●
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