K151959 · Carefusion, Inc. · BZE · Jan 20, 2016 · Anesthesiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K151959
Device Name
AirLife Infant Single Limb Heated Wire Circuit
Applicant
Carefusion, Inc.
Product Code
BZE · Anesthesiology
Decision Date
Jan 20, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 868.5270
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
The heated breathing circuit is intended to deliver and warm breathing gases before they enter the patient's airway. The heated breathing circuit is used with Fisher and Paykel heated humidifier MR850. The AirLife Infant Single Limb Heated Wire Circuit is intended for use with pediatic population, specifically the neonate (birth to 1 month of age) and infant (greater than 1 month to 2 years of age) pediative subgroups. The product is single use device, non-sterile and used in professional healthcare environments and intra-hospital transport environments under a supervision and by skilled clinicians.
Device Story
AirLife Infant Single Limb Heated Wire Circuit acts as airway conduit between breathing machine and patient; delivers and warms breathing gases. Device consists of tubing with internal resistance wires; connects to Fisher and Paykel MR850 heated humidifier. Used in professional healthcare and intra-hospital transport environments by skilled clinicians. Resistance wires generate heat to maintain gas temperature and humidity; prevents condensation. Output is warmed, humidified gas delivered to patient airway via endotracheal or tracheal tube. Single-use, non-sterile device.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Compliance demonstrated via biocompatibility testing (ISO 10993 series) and performance testing against ISO 5367, ISO 5356-1, ISO 8185, and IEC 60601-1 standards.
Technological Characteristics
Single limb breathing circuit; 304 Steel resistance wire conductor; corrugated and smooth bore tubing; 11-12 mm nominal ID. Max power 60W; 3.2 W/ft wire power density. Compatible with Fisher and Paykel MR850 humidifier. Materials tested per ISO 10993-1:2009. Electrical safety per IEC 60601-1:2005. Non-sterile, single-use.
Indications for Use
Indicated for pediatric population, specifically neonates (birth to 1 month) and infants (>1 month to 2 years), requiring warmed breathing gases delivered via a heated breathing circuit in professional healthcare or intra-hospital transport settings.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A breathing system heater is a device that is intended to warm breathing gases before they enter a patient's airway. The device may include a temperature controller.
Predicate Devices
AirLife Heated Ventilator and Anesthesia Breathing Circuits (K000697)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
January 20, 2016
CareFusion Inc. Erika Fernandez Regulatory Affairs Manager 75 N Fairway Drive Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061
Re: k151959
Trade/Device Name: AirLife Infant Single Limb Heated Wire Circuit Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5270 Regulation Name: Breathing System Heater Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: BZE Dated: December 18. 2015 Received: December 23, 2015
Dear Erika Fernandez:
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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Sincerely yours,
*Tejashri Purohit-Sheth, M.D.*
Tejashri Purohit-Sheth, M.D. Clinical Deputy Director DAGRID/ODE/CDRH FOR
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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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
Device Name
AirLife Infant Single Limb Heated Wire Circuit
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The heated breathing circuit is intended to deliver and warm breathing gases before they enter the patient's airway. The heated breathing circuit is used with Fisher and Paykel heated humidifier MR850. The AirLife Infant Single Limb Heated Wire Circuit is intended for use with pediatic population, specifically the neonate (birth to 1 month of age) and infant (greater than 1 month to 2 years of age) pediative subgroups. The product is single use device, non-sterile and used in professional healthcare environments and intra-hospital transport environments under a supervision and by skilled clinicians.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
[X] Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
510k summary complying with 21 CFR 807.92
## 1. SUBMITTER
CareFusion 2200, Inc. 75 N Fairway Drive, Vernon Hill, IL 60061
Phone: 847 362-8097 Fax: 312 949-0731
Contact Person: Erika Fernandez
Date Prepared: January 19th, 2016
## 2. Device
| Product Name: | AirLife Infant Single Limb Heated Wire Circuit |
|----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Device Name: | Heated Breathing Circuit |
| Common Name: | Heater, breathing system w/wo controller (not humidifier or nebulizer) |
| Classification Name: | Breathing system heater (21 CFR 868.5270) |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
| Product Code: | BZE |
## 3. Predicate Device
This submission demonstrates substantial equivalence to the AirLife Heated Ventilator and Anesthesia Breathing Circuits, K000697 was cleared on March 30, 2000. This predicate device has not been subject to a design-related recall.
## 4. Device Description
The heated breathing circuit is intended to deliver and warm breathing gases before they enter the patient's airway. It is provided non sterile for single patient use. The heated breathing circuit is used with Fisher and Paykel heated humidifier MR850.
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## 5. Indication for use
The heated breathing circuit is intended to deliver and warm breathing gases before they enter the patient's airway. The heated breathing circuit is used with Fisher and Paykel heated humidifier MR850. The AirLife Infant Single Limb Heated Wire Circuit is intended for use with pediatric population, specifically the neonate (birth to 1 month of age) and infant (greater than 1 month to 2 years of age) pediatric subgroups. The product is single use device, non-sterile and used in professional healthcare environments and intra-hospital transport environments under a doctor's supervision and by skilled clinicians.
#### 6. Comparison of technological characteristics with the predicate device
The fundamental scientific technology is the same for both proposed and predicate device. It is based on acting as an airway conduit between a breathing machine and the patient (typically attached to an endotracheal or tracheal tube previously insert into the patient's airway).
| Element of comparison | Proposed Device | Predicate Device |
|----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | Intended to warm breathing<br>gases before they enter a<br>patient's airway | Intended to warm breathing<br>gases before they enter a<br>patient's airway |
| Principal of Operation | Resistance wires within the<br>tubing generate heat to<br>maintain temperatures and<br>humidity | Resistance wires within the<br>tubing generate heat to<br>maintain temperatures and<br>humidity |
| Single limb High Flow | Proposed Device | Predicate Device |
| Circuit Characteristics | | |
| Infant Inspiratory Limb with<br>Unheated Extension | 5 ft | 2 - 6 ft |
| Dryline Length | 2 ft | 2 ft |
| Inspiratory Limb Length | 4 ft | 4 ft |
| Heated Wire | Present | Present |
| Intended Patient Use | Infant | Infant |
| Usage | Disposable | Disposable |
| Design | Single Limb | Single Limb |
| Tube Specifications | | |
| Nominal ID | 11-12 mm (0.45in-0.46in) | 10-22mm |
| Design | Corrugate and smooth bore | Corrugate and smooth bore |
| Wire Design Criteria | | |
| Maximum Power | 60W | 60W |
| Min circuit resistance | $7.5 \Omega$ | $7.5 \Omega$ |
| Typical Wattage/foot of wire | 2 | 1.8-2.5 |
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| Element of comparison | Proposed Device | Predicate Device |
|--------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|
| Maximum Power/ft of wire | 3.2 W/ft | 3.2 W/ft |
| Slack in wire (length in relation<br>to tubing length) | 6-9 in | 2-4in |
| Conductor | 304 Steel | Copper/Ni alloy |
| Compatible Humidifier | Fisher and Paykel MR850 | Fisher and Paykel MR850 |
## 7. Performance Data
The proposed device was tested to ensure compliance to the following standards:
## Biocompatibility
Tests for an externally communicating, tissue by way of gas path and direct mucosal contact with prolonged contact (greater than 24 hours but less than 30 days): Cytotoxicity, Sensitization, Irritation, Muscle Implantation, Genotoxicity and Extractables/Leachables
#### Standards
| Performance Characteristic | Standard |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|
| Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and<br>Testing<br>FDA Guidance: Use of International Standard ISO- 10993,<br>"Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and<br>Testing" | ISO 10993-1:2009 |
| Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 3: Tests for<br>genotoxicity, carcinogenicity and reproductive toxicity | ISO 10993-3:2014 |
| Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 5: Tests for in vitro<br>cytotoxicity | ISO 10993-5:2009 |
| Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 6: Tests for local<br>effects after implantation | ISO 10993-6:2007 |
| Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 10: Tests for<br>irritation and skin sensitization | ISO 10993-10:2010 |
| Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 17: Establishment of<br>allowable limits for leachable substances | ISO 10993-17:2002 |
| Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 18: Chemical<br>characterization of materials | ISO 10993-18:2005 |
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# Performance
The following tests were performed for the proposed device to support the substantial equivalence decision.
| Performance Characteristic | Relevant Standard |
|------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Length | ISO 5367:2000 |
| Resistance to flow/ Rated Flow | ISO 5367: 2000 |
| Resistance to Flow @ 2.5 lpm | ISO 5367:2014 |
| Increase in Flow Resistance with Bending | ISO 5367:2000<br>ISO 5367:2014 |
| Conical Connectors | ISO 5367:2000<br>ISO 5356-1:2004<br>ISO 8185:2008 |
| Security of Attachment | ISO 5367:2000 |
| Leakage | ISO 5367:2000 |
| Compliance | ISO 5367:2000<br>ISO 8185:2008 |
| Humidity Output | ISO 8185:2008 |
| Security of Engagement Temperature Sensor | ISO 8185:2008 |
| Leakage from Sensing Port | ISO 8185:2008 |
| Specific Enthalpy | ISO 8185:2008 |
| Surface Temperature | ISO 8185:2008 |
| Steady State Noise | ISO 8185:2008 |
| Electrical safety<br>Patient Leakage Current | IEC 60601-1:2005, 3rd Edition<br>(Equivalent to AAMI ES60601-1:2005) |
| Electrical safety<br>Dielectric Strength Means | IEC 60601-1:2005, 3rd Edition<br>(Equivalent to AAMI ES60601-1:2005) |
#### 8. Conclusion
The test results demonstrate that the device is as safe and effective as the predicate and therefore substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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