K153295 · Cardiacassist, Inc. · DTZ · Feb 26, 2016 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K153295
Device Name
TandemLung Oxygenator
Applicant
Cardiacassist, Inc.
Product Code
DTZ · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Feb 26, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.4350
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The TandemLung Oxygenator (TLO) is intended to be used for adult patients for extracorporeal circulation during cardiopulmonary bypass in the field of open-heart surgery. Within the indicated flow rates, blood is oxygenated and carbon dioxide is removed. The utilization period of this device is restricted to six hours.
Device Story
TandemLung Oxygenator (TLO) facilitates extracorporeal gas exchange during open-heart surgery; utilizes injection-molded cylindrical shell containing Polymethylpentene (PMP) hollow fiber membrane bundle; sweep gas (oxygen) supplied to fiber lumens; oxygen/CO2 exchange occurs via simple diffusion across fiber walls; blood flows radially across membranes via internal flow separator; arterialized blood exits to patient; requires external pump, cannulae, and tubing; operated by clinical staff in surgical settings; provides temporary oxygenation and decarbonation; benefits patient by maintaining gas exchange during cardiopulmonary bypass.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. In vitro testing performed per FDA guidance for cardiopulmonary bypass oxygenators, including hemolysis, gas exchange, pressure drop, blood/gas pathway integrity, and physical properties.
Technological Characteristics
Polymethylpentene (PMP) hollow fiber membranes; polycarbonate shell; two-part polyurethane potting compound; cylindrical form factor with internal flow separator; passive gas exchange via diffusion; standalone device requiring external pump/tubing.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult patients requiring extracorporeal circulation during cardiopulmonary bypass for open-heart surgery. Restricted to 6-hour use.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A cardiopulmonary bypass oxygenator is a device used to exchange gases between blood and a gaseous environment to satisfy the gas exchange needs of a patient during open-heart surgery.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for this device is the FDA guidance document entitled “Guidance for Cardiopulmonary Bypass Oxygenators 510(k) Submissions.”
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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - USA
Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
February 26, 2016
Cardiac Assist. Inc. Greg Johnson, Ph.D. Director of Regulatory Affairs 240 Alpha Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Re: K153295
Trade/Device Name: TandemLung Oxygenator Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.4350 Regulation Name: Cardiopulmonary Bypass Oxygenator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DTZ Dated: January 26, 2016 Received: January 27, 2016
Dear Greg Johnson:
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 devicerelated adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in
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the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
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Sincerely yours,
M.A. Hillebrand
for
Bram D. Zuckerman, M.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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| DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES<br>Food and Drug Administration | Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120<br>Expiration Date: January 31, 2017<br>See PRA Statement below. |
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| 510(k) Number (if known)<br>K153295 | |
| Device Name<br>TandemLung Oxygenator | |
| Indications for Use (Describe)<br>The TandemLung Oxygenator (TLO) is intended to be used for adult patients for extracorporeal circulation during<br>cardiopulmonary bypass in the field of open-heart surgery. Within the indicated flow rates, blood is oxygenated and<br>carbon dioxide is removed. The utilization period of this device is restricted to six hours. | |
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| <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>Prescription Use</b></span> (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Over-The-Counter Use</span> (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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Section 5 510(k) Summary 510(k) Traditional
Date: 11/11/2015
# Applicant
CardiacAssist, Inc. 240 Alpha Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15238 Telephone: 412-963-7770 Fax: 412-963-0800
## Contact person
Greg Johnson, PhD Title: Director of Regulatory Affairs Phone: 412-963-7770 x266 e-mail: gjohnson@tandemheart.com
## Device
Trade/Proprietary Name: Common Name: Classification Name:
TandemLung Oxygenator Cardiopulmonary Bypass Oxygenator Oxygenator, Cardiopulmonary Bypass (21 CFR 870.4350, Product Code DTZ)
## Predicate Device
Novalung sLA Membrane Lung (K072362).
## Device Description
The TandemLung Oxygenator TLO consists of an injection molded exterior shell containing a bundle of Polymethylpentene (PMP) hollow fiber membranes in which blood is oxygenated and decarbonated. Sweep gas, primarily oxygen, is supplied to interior lumens of the fibers and diffuses from the fiber wall to the blood plasma via simple diffusion. Similarly, carbon dioxide diffuses from the blood into the inner lumen of the fibers and is exhausted. Arterialized blood exits out of the blood outlet port and is delivered to the patient.
A two part polyurethane "potting" compound is used to both mechanically fix the end of the hollow fiber membranes in place and to create a barrier between the blood and gas pathways within the TLO.
Use of the TLO requires use of a pump and cannula(s), as well as tubing and connectors/fittings.
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Section 5 510(k) Summary 510(k) Traditional
## Intended Use
The TandemLung Oxygenator (TLO) is intended to be used for adult patients for extracorporeal circulation during cardiopulmonary bypass in the field of open-heart surgery. Within the indicated flow rates, blood is oxygenated and carbon dioxide is removed. The utilization period of this device is restricted to six hours.
#### Comparison of Technological Characteristics
The TandemLung Oxygenator is functionally and technologically similar to the predicate Novalung sLA Membrane Lung (K072362). Both products consist of polymethylpentene hollow fiber membrane material encased in polycarbonate shell material. Technological differences between the TandemLung Oxygenator and the predicate Novalung sLA Membrane Lung include: 1) The geometry and the blood flow paths of the two devices differ. The Novalung has a square overall shape, whereas the TandemLung is cylindrical with flow moving from the top to bottom of the cylinder, 2) The TandemLung incorporates a flow separator designed to optimize flow and move blood in a radial (i.e. transverse) direction across the hollow fiber membranes. The Novalung does not have a flow separator, and 3) The TandemLung has a smaller priming volume than the predicate Novalung.
#### Performance Data
In vitro bench tests were carried out to demonstrate performance and substantial equivalence to the predicate Novalung, according to the requirements of FDAs document "Guidance for Cardiopulmunary Bypass Oxygenators 510(k) Submission", issued on November 13, 2000. Specifically hemolysis, gas exchange, pressure drop, blood pathway integrity, gas pathway integrity, and physical properties were tested. This testing confirmed that the TandemLung Oxygenator does not raise any new issues of safety or effectiveness and that it is substantially equivalent to the predicate.
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