Model #: ECD01-A: The Esophageal Cooling Device is a thermal regulating device, intended to: - connect to a Gaymar Medi-Therm III Conductive Hyper/Hypothermia System to control patient temperature, and - provide gastric decompression and suctioning. Model #: ECD02-A: The Esophageal Cooling Device is a thermal regulating device, intended to: - connect to a Cincinnati Sub-Zero Blanketrol II or Blanketrol III Hyper-Hypothermia System to control patient temperature, and - provide gastric decompression and suctioning.
Device Story
Multi-lumen silicone tube inserted into esophagus like standard orogastric tube; connects to external heat exchanger (Gaymar Medi-Therm III or Cincinnati Sub-Zero Blanketrol II/III) to modulate patient temperature; third central lumen connects to wall suction for gastric decompression/drainage. Used in clinical settings by healthcare providers. Device facilitates thermal control and gastric access simultaneously; benefits patient by providing non-invasive temperature management while maintaining standard gastric functionality.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10), tensile force, burst strength, material strength, leakage, vacuum resistance, flow rate, and packaging integrity to validate performance and support a 3-year shelf life.
Technological Characteristics
Multi-lumen medical-grade silicone tube. Single-use, disposable, non-implantable. Connects to external hyper/hypothermia systems via specific fittings (Clik-Tite for ECD01-A; PLC series for ECD02-A). Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-10.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring thermal regulation via esophageal heat exchange and gastric decompression/suctioning. No specific age or gender restrictions provided.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An esophageal thermal regulation device is a prescription device used to apply a specified temperature to the endoluminal surface of the esophagus via an external controller. This device may incorporate a mechanism for gastric decompression and suctioning. The device is used to regulate patient temperature.
Special Controls
In combination with the general controls of the FD&C Act, the Esophageal Cooling Device is subject to the following special controls:
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special controls for this device are:(1) The patient contacting materials must be demonstrated to be biocompatible.
(2) Non-clinical performance evaluation must demonstrate that the device performs as intended under anticipated conditions of use. The following performance characteristics must be tested:
(i) Mechanical integrity testing.
(ii) Testing to determine temperature change rate(s).
(iii) Testing to demonstrate compatibility with the indicated external controller.
(iv) Shelf life testing.
(3) Animal testing must demonstrate that the device does not cause esophageal injury and that body temperature remains within appropriate boundaries under anticipated conditions of use.
(4) Labeling must include the following:
(i) Detailed insertion instructions.
(ii) Warning against attaching the device to unintended connections, such as external controllers for which the device is not indicated, or pressurized air outlets instead of vacuum outlets for those devices, including gastric suction.
(iii) The operating parameters, name, and model number of the indicated external controller.
(iv) The intended duration of use.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
January 15, 2016
Advanced Cooling Therapy, LLC Erik Kulstad President /CEO 3440 S Dearborn St. # 215-South Chicago, Illinois 60616
Re: K152450
Trade/Device Name: Esophageal Cooling Device Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.5910 Regulation Name: Esophageal Thermal Regulation Device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: PLA Dated: December 15, 2015 Received: December 16, 2015
Dear Erik Kulstad:
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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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device
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for
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# SECTION 4: Indications for Use Statement
| DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES<br>Food and Drug Administration | Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 |
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| Indications for Use | Expiration Date: January 31, 2017<br>See PRA Statement below. |
| 510(k) Number (if known) | TBD |
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| Device Name | Esophageal Cooling Device |
Indications for Use (*Describe*)
Model #: ECD01-A:
The Esophageal Cooling Device is a thermal regulating device, intended to:
- connect to a Gaymar Medi-Therm III Conductive Hyper/Hypothermia System to control patient temperature, and
- provide gastric decompression and suctioning.
Model #: ECD02-A:
The Esophageal Cooling Device is a thermal regulating device, intended to:
- connect to a Cincinnati Sub-Zero Blanketrol II or Blanketrol III Hyper-Hypothermia System to control patient
temperature, and
- provide gastric decompression and suctioning.
Type of Use (*Select one or both, as applicable*)
| <input checked="true" type="checkbox"/> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | <input type="checkbox"/> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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# 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
# Submitter / 510(k) Holder
| Company: | Advanced Cooling Therapy, Inc. |
|------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
| Address: | 3440 S. Dearborn St. |
| | #215-South |
| | Chicago, IL 60616 |
| Phone: | +1-312-725-4756 |
| Contact Person: | Erik Kulstad |
| | President |
| Date Prepared: | August 26, 2015 |
| Device Name & Classification | |
| Trade Name: | Esophageal Cooling Device (ECD) |
| Model Number(s): | ECD01-A, ECD02-A |
| Classification Name: | Esophageal Thermal Regulation Device (21 CFR 870.5910) |
| Product Code: | PLA |
| Class: | II |
# Predicate Device
1. Advanced Cooling Therapy, Inc. Esophageal Cooling Device (model #: ECD01-A); DEN140018
# Device Description
The Esophageal Cooling Device (ECD) is a multi-lumen silicone tube that is placed in the esophagus in a similar manner to a standard orogastric tube to modulate a patient's temperature, while simultaneously maintaining access to the stomach to allow gastric decompression and drainage and maintain the functionality of the standard orogastric tube. Modulation and control of patient temperature is achieved by connecting the ECD to an external heat exchanger. Two lumens connect to the external heat exchanger. A third central lumen connects to wall suction and is used for standard gastric decompression. The ECD is made of standard medical-grade silicone. It is a single-use, disposable, nonimplantable device.
# Indications for Use (Subject Device 1; Model #: ECD01-A)
The Esophageal Cooling Device is a thermal regulating device, intended to:
- connect to a Gaymar Medi-Therm III Conductive Hyper/Hypothermia System to control patient temperature, and
- provide gastric decompression and suctioning.
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# Indications for Use (Subject Device 2; Model #: ECD02-A)
The Esophageal Cooling Device is a thermal regulating device, intended to:
- . connect to a Cincinnati Sub-Zero Blanketrol III Hyper-Hypothermia System to control patient temperature, and
- . provide gastric decompression and suctioning.
#### Technological Characteristics
The ECD is available in two models based on the intended external heat exchanger.
| Model # | Description |
|---------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| ECD01-A | Intended for connection to the Gaymar Medi-Therm III Conductive Hyper/Hypothermia<br>System |
| ECD02-A | Intended for connection to the Cincinnati Sub-Zero Blanketrol II or Blanketrol III Hyper-<br>Hypothermia System. |
The ECD01-A model has the identical indications for use, patient population, principles of operation, materials, and design as the predicate device.
The ECD02-B model has similar indications for use, an identical patient population, identical principles of operation, similar materials, and a substantially equivalent design as the predicate device. The ECD02-A is intended to connect to a different external heat exchanger than the predicate device and is therefore supplied with the appropriate connectors for connection to the Cincinnati Sub-Zero Blanketrol II and Blanketrol III external heat exchangers. The external heat exchanger connectors are the only difference between the ECD02-A and the predicate device. The Cincinnati Sub-Zero Blanketrol III Hyper-Hypothermia System provide functionality and safety features similar to the Gaymar Medi-Therm III Conductive Hyper/Hypothermia System.
Table 1 shows the difference between the two models. All other technological characteristics are identical for both models.
| Model # | Fittings | Intended external heat exchanger |
|---------|-----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| ECD01-A | Clik-Tite connectors | Gaymar Medi-Therm III Conductive<br>Hyper/Hypothermia System |
| ECD02-A | PLC series connectors | Cincinnati Sub-Zero Blanketrol II and Blanketrol III<br>Hyper-Hypothermia System |
#### Table 1: Differences between ECD models
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# Non-Clinical Performance Testing
Non-clinical performance testing was conducted to demonstrate the technological characteristics of Device 2 are substantially equivalent to the predicate device. Furthermore, non-clinical performance testing was also conducted to show the technological characteristics of the subject devices are suitable to increase the shelf life from 1 year to 3 years. The following tests were performed:
| Test performed | Discussion |
|-------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Biocompatibility | Biocompatibility testing in accordance with ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-10<br>demonstrated all materials used to manufacture the ECD are suitable for the<br>intended use. |
| Tensile force | Tensile force testing demonstrated the ECD is suitable for insertion into and<br>removal from the esophagus. |
| Burst strength | Burst strength testing demonstrated the ECD is suitable for normal operating<br>pressures. |
| Ultimate<br>material strength | Ultimate material strength testing demonstrated the ECD is suitable for normal<br>operating pressures under worst-case manufacturing conditions. |
| Leakage | Leakage testing demonstrated the ECD is suitable for preventing the patient's<br>stomach from filling with coolant. |
| Resistance to<br>vacuum | Vacuum testing demonstrated the ECD is suitable for normal operating pressures. |
| Flow rate | Flow rate testing demonstrated the ECD is suitable for maintaining thermal<br>transfer capabilities. |
| Packaging<br>integrity | Package integrity testing demonstrated the ECD packaging is suitable for<br>maintaining the cleanliness of the ECD. |
# Conclusion
The results of all performance testing demonstrate the ECD01-A and ECD02-A have technological characteristics that do not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness when compared to the predicate device. Therefore, the subject devices are substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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