DVT-Pro is a system to prevent DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) by improving the blood velocity of patients. DVT-Pro is Circulation Enhancement, Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis, Edema - Chronic, Extremity Pain Incident to Trauma or Surgery, Leg Ulcers, Venous Stasis / Venous Insufficiency.
Device Story
DVT-Pro is an intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) system designed to prevent DVT and pulmonary embolism by improving venous blood flow. The system comprises a main control unit with an air pump, air hoses, and inflatable sleeves (cuffs) for the calf and foot. The device operates by sequentially inflating chambers in the cuffs to provide compression. It is a portable, battery-operated device intended for use in clinical or home settings. Healthcare providers or patients operate the device via a control panel to set therapy time and pressure levels. The output is mechanical compression of the limbs, which facilitates venous return and reduces the risk of stasis. The device is a lightweight, portable iteration of the predicate DVT-2600, optimized for DVT-specific treatment by removing the lymph mode and utilizing an external power adapter.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Evidence includes biocompatibility testing (ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10), electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), and EMC testing (IEC 60601-1-2). Software verification and validation were performed per FDA guidance for a 'minor' level of concern. No clinical data was provided.
Technological Characteristics
Intermittent pneumatic compression system. Components: PCB, control panel, AC motor pump, solenoid distributor. Materials: Non-woven cuffs. Power: External adapter (100-240V) and internal Li-ion battery (7.4V, 5200mAh). Pressure range: 20-65mmHg (leg), 120-140mmHg (foot), 20-50mmHg (AUX). Sequential inflation cycle. Class II, Type BF protection. Standards: EN ISO 14971, IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring DVT prophylaxis and circulation enhancement, including those with chronic edema, extremity pain from trauma/surgery, leg ulcers, and venous stasis/insufficiency. Contraindicated for patients with pre-existing DVT, phlebothrombosis, pulmonary embolism, congestive heart failure, inflammatory phlebitis, severe arteriosclerosis, ischemic vascular disease, decompensated cardiac insufficiency, carcinoma metastasis, lymphatic return issues, active infection, acute pulmonary edema, acute thrombophlebitis, or wounds/tumors at the application site.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A compressible limb sleeve is a device that is used to prevent pooling of blood in a limb by inflating periodically a sleeve around the limb.
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DaeSung Maref Co., Ltd. % Dave Kim Medical Device Regulatory Affairs Mtech Group 8310 Buffalo Speedway Houston, Texas 77025
Re: K150980
Trade/Device Name: DVT-Pro Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.5800 Regulation Name: Compressible Limb Sleeve Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JOW Dated: March 31. 2016 Received: April 5, 2016
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K150980
Device Name DVT-Pro
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
DVT-Pro is a system to prevent DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) by improving the blood velocity of patients. DVT-Pro is Circulation Enhancement, Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis, Edema - Chronic, Extremity Pain Incident to Trauma or Surgery, Leg Ulcers, Venous Stasis / Venous Insufficiency.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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# 510(k) Summary
This summary of 510(k) information is being submitted in accordance with requirements of 21 CFR Part 807.92.
Date 510k summary prepared: May 4, 2016
#### I. SUBMITTER
| Submitter's Name : | DaeSung Maref Co., Ltd. |
|-------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Submitter's Telephone: | 298-24, Gongdan-Ro, Gunpo-shi, Gyeonggi-Do, Republic of Korea, 435-862 |
| Submitter's Telephone: | +82-31-459-7200 |
| Contact person: | Jae-Wha Lee / President |
| Official Correspondent: | Dave Kim (davekim@mtech-inc.net) |
| (U.S. Designated agent) | |
| Address: | 8310 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 77025 |
| Telephone: | +713-467-2607 |
| Fax: | +713-583-8988 |
#### II. DEVICE
| Trade/proprietary name: | DVT-Pro |
|-------------------------|-------------------------------------|
| Common or Usual Name: | The Venous Assist System |
| Regulation Name : | Compressible Limb Sleeve |
| Classification: | 21 CFR 870.5800 (Product Code: JOW) |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
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#### III. PREDICATE DEVICE
| 1) Primary Manufacturer | : DaeSung Maref Co., Ltd. |
|-------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| Device | : DVT-2600 |
| 510(k) Number | : K112677 (Decision Date – Jan. 13, 2012) |
This predicate has not been subject to a design-related recall. No reference devices were used in this submission.
#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION IV.
DVT-Pro device is a specialized intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) system to prevent DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) and PE (Pulmonary Embolism) by improving the venous blood flow in at risk patients. The basic set of The Venous Assist System(DVT-PRO) consists of the main body, which includes the air pump that generates air pressure and control panel, air hose that transfers air pressure and sleeve (cuff) for calf and foot.
- > Device Identification:
- (1) Adaptor Specification
- (1) Input Voltage and Frequency: 100-240V~, 47~63Hz
- (2) Input Current: 0.5A max. (at 90Vac input)
- Output Voltage : 9Vdc/2A, 15W (3)
#### (2) Battery Specification
- (1) Battery Cell type and quantity : Li-ion 18650(ICR18650 B4 2600mAh), 4-cell(2s x 2p)
- Battery Voltage : 7.4V(5200mAh) (2)
- Safety circuit : PCM equipped (overcharge, over discharge, overcurrent prevention) (3)
- (3) Specification
- (1) Time range : unlimited (using time can be set : ~999hour 50min, unit : 10min)
- Interval time range : 28s, 48s (2)
- (3) Pressure range : Leg : 20 ~ 65mmHg(unit 5mmHg), Foot : 120~140mmHg(unit 10mmHg), AUX : 20~50mmHg(unit:5mmHg)
- Mode : DVT mode (4)
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- Photos (4)
### 1) Main Body
Image /page/5/Figure/3 description: The image shows three different views of a black handheld device. The views are labeled as "Front", "Right", and "Left". The front view shows a screen and several buttons, while the right and left views show the side profiles of the device. The device appears to be some sort of electronic instrument.
Top
Back
Image /page/5/Picture/6 description: The image shows two views of a black, square-shaped electronic device. The left view displays the front of the device, which features a screen, several buttons, and the text "OS MAREF" printed on the side. The right view shows the back of the device, revealing a smooth surface with four screws located at each corner.
Image /page/5/Picture/7 description: The image shows two different types of hoses. The first hose is labeled "2) Air Hose" and appears to be a black air hose with metal connectors on each end. The second hose is labeled "3) AUX" and appears to be a black AUX cable connected to a black device.
- 4) Garments(cuffs)
Image /page/5/Figure/9 description: The image shows two different medical devices, a calf cuff and a foot device, used for DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) mode. The calf cuff has 3 chambers and provides a pressure of 20-65mmHg with a unit of 5mmHg. The foot device has 1 chamber and provides a pressure of 120-140mmHg with a unit of 10mmHg.
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Image /page/6/Picture/12 description: The image shows three different products with descriptions. The first product is non-woven and has dimensions of 620mm and 360mm. The second product is also non-woven and has dimensions of 420mm and 230mm. The third product is 2M PVC.
- > Device Characteristics (address all that apply)
### (1) Components
The basic set of The Venous Assist System(DVT-PRO) consists of the main body, which includes the air pump that generates air pressure and control panel, air hose that transfers air pressure and sleeve (cuff) for calf and foot.
### (2) Characteristics of the device
- 1) Operation
The device consists of 4 parts-PCB, control panel, air pump (AC motor pump) and distributor (solenoid).
PCB consists of user input switch, LED or LCD display and button for pressure control and controls the air pump and solenoid via micro controller.
Air pump is connected to the hose and supplies air to the distributor.
Air distributor supplies the air to each air chamber in order and thus, repeats the inflation of Chamber 1 → inflation of Chamber 2 → inflation of Chamber 3 → in this order until the end of the set time.
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- (2) Electric Characteristics(Adaptor)
- a. Rated Voltage: 100-240V~
- b. Rated Frequency: 47~63Hz
- c. Power Consumption: 0.5A max (at 90Vac Input)
- (3) Protection against electric shock
Class II , Type BF
- 4 Software
- a. File Name: DVT-PRO.c
- b. Version: V 1.0
- c. Main features: switch, display, pump, solenoid, pressure control
#### V. Indications For Use:
DVT-PRO is a system to prevent DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) by improving the blood velocity of patients. DVT-PRO is Circulation Enhancement, Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis, Edema-Acute, Edema-Chronic, Extremity Pain Incident to Trauma or Surgery, Leg Ulcers, Venous Stasis / Venous Insufficiency.
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#### COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE VI. DEVICE
| Device Name | DVT-PRO | DVT-2600 |
|-------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510(k) Number | K150980 | K112677 |
| Classification | Class II Device / JOW<br>(21 CFR 870.5800) | Class II Device / JOW<br>(21 CFR 870.5800) |
| Intended Use | DVT-PRO is a system to prevent<br>DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) by<br>improving the blood velocity of<br>patients. DVT-PRO is Circulation<br>Enhancement, Deep Vein<br>Thrombosis Prophylaxis Edema –<br>Acute, Edema – Chronic, Extremity<br>Pain Incident to Trauma or Surgery<br>Leg Ulcers, Venous Stasis / Venous<br>Insufficiency | DVT-2600 is a system to prevent<br>DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) by<br>improving the blood velocity of<br>patients. DVT-2600 is Circulation<br>Enhancement, Deep Vein<br>Thrombosis Prophylaxis Edema –<br>Acute, Edema – Chronic, Extremity<br>Pain Incident to Trauma or Surgery<br>Leg Ulcers, Venous Stasis / Venous<br>Insufficiency |
| Contraindications | - Pre-existing deep vein<br>thrombosis, phlebothrombosis<br>or pulmonary embolism<br>- Presumptive evidence of<br>Congestive Heart Failure<br>- Inflammatory Phlebitis Process<br>- Severe arteriosclerosis or other<br>ischemic vascular disease<br>- Decompensated cardiac<br>insufficiency<br>- Carcinoma metastasis in the<br>affected Extremity<br>- Lymphatic return is undesirable<br>- Severe arteriosclerosis or active<br>infection<br>- Acute pulmonary edema<br>- Acute thrombophlebitis<br>- Acute congestive cardia failure<br>- Acute infections<br>- Episodes of Pulmonary<br>embolism<br>- Wounds lesions or tumors at or<br>in the vicinity of application | - Pre-existing deep vein<br>thrombosis, phlebothrombosis<br>or pulmonary embolism<br>- Presumptive evidence of<br>Congestive Heart Failure<br>- Inflammatory Phlebitis Process<br>- Severe arteriosclerosis or other<br>ischemic vascular disease<br>- Decompensated cardiac<br>insufficiency<br>- Carcinoma metastasis in the<br>affected Extremity<br>- Lymphatic return is undesirable<br>- Severe arteriosclerosis or active<br>infection |
| | | |
| | Bone fractures or dislocations<br>-<br>at or in the vicinity of<br>application | |
| | | |
| | EN ISO 14971 | EN ISO 14971 |
| Standard | EN 60601-1<br>EN 60601-1-2 | EN 60601-1<br>EN 60601-1-2 |
| | | EN 60601-1-4 |
| Mode of | | |
| Compression | Sequential | Sequential |
| | | |
| No of Modes | DVT mode 1 | Lymph mode 1<br>Foot mode 1 |
| | | |
| Therapy Time | Continuous | Continuous |
| Maximum and | 20 ~ 65mmHg(Leg), | |
| minimum pressure | 120~140mmHg(Foot) | 20 ~ 60 mmHg (Leg), |
| | 20~50mmHg(AUX) | 120~140 mmHg (Foot) |
| Number of | Calf cuff : 3chamber | |
| chambers | Foot cuff : 1chamber | Leg sleeves / Foot cuffs |
| Compression cycle | | |
| time | 40s,60s/1cycle | 12 sec 1 cycle |
| Compression<br>applicator garments | | |
| sleeve material | | |
| | Non-woven | Nylon / Fabric |
| Operating | | |
| Temperature | 10~40 °C | -20C ~40° C |
| | | |
| Operating Humidity | 30 ~ 75% | 90% |
| Atmospheric | | |
| Pressure | 700 - 1060 hPa | |
| Size | 140 (W) x 143 (D) x 45 (H) mm | 200 (W) x 170(D) x 190 (H) mm |
| Weight | 0.8 kg | 2 kg |
| Input Voltage<br>100 ~240VAC / 47 ~ 63 Hz | | 100 ~240V AC / 50~ 60 Hz |
| Input Current<br>0.5 A max at 90VAC Input | | |
| Output Voltage | 9Vdc / 2A, 15W | |
| | Li-ion 18650(ICR18650 B4 | |
| Battery Spec | 2600mAh), 4-cell(2s x 2p) | |
| Battery Voltage | 7.4V (5200mAh) | |
| | DVT-PRO | DVT-<br>2600(3000) |
| Pump | 200g | 285g |
| Solenoid Valve | 140g | 250g |
| Internal frame | 0g | 325g |
| SMPS | 0g | 130g |
| Case | 175g | 469 |
| Total | 515g | 1459g |
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Image /page/10/Picture/1 description: The image contains two medical devices. The device on the left is black and has a screen and several buttons. The device on the right is white and also has a screen and buttons.
The contraindications is revised to include additional medical conditions which predate or concurrent to the treatment of DVT-Pro. Contraindications listed here should be considered for using a pneumatic device with cuffs. There is no direct cause and effect relationship between disease associated with the contraindication and the treatment of DVT equipment.
DVT-Pro was developed as a dedicated DVT treatment device and deleted the Lymph Mode of the predicate device to reduce the size and weight of the product. DVT-Pro was developed as a portable device with a built-in battery adapter and replaced SMPS (power supply circuits) with an external power supply for the user's convenience. DVT-Pro used the critical parts with less weight than the predicate device.
Weight of the critical components
Weight difference of the critical components is approximately 944g (1459 - 515).
The risk management report contains the analysis of overall hazard situations generated from the parts with less weight and adapting an external power adapter during the development of a portable device. The technical report of the device validated the outcome.
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#### VII. PERFORMANCE DATA
The following performance data was provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
Biocompatibility testing (ISO10993-5, ISO10993-10)
Electrical safety and performance testing were conducted according to standard IEC 60601-1: 2005 + CORR.1(2006) + CORR(2007) and EMC testing were conducted in accordance with standard IEC 60601-1-2:2007.
### Software Verification and Validation Testing
Software verification and validation testing were conducted and documented as recommended by FDA's Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices." The software for his device was considered as a "minor" level of concern, since a failure or latent flaw in the software would not directly result in serious injury or death to the patient or operator.
All test results were satisfactory.
# VIII. CONCLUSIONS
In accordance with the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 CFR Part 807 and based on the information provided in this premarket notification DaeSung Maref Co. Ltd. concludes that DVT-Pro is substantially equivalent in comparison with DVT-2600. the predicate device as described herein.
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