V. A.C. VeraFlo Cleanse Choice Dressing System for use with the V.A.C. Ulta ...
K160451 · Kci USA, Inc. (Kinetic Concepts, Inc.) · OMP · Jun 20, 2016 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K160451
Device Name
V. A.C. VeraFlo Cleanse Choice Dressing System for use with the V.A.C. Ulta ...
Applicant
Kci USA, Inc. (Kinetic Concepts, Inc.)
Product Code
OMP · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Jun 20, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4780
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The V.A.C. Ulta Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System is an integrated wound management system that provides Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with an instillation option. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in the absence of instillation is intended to create an environment that promotes wound healing by secondary or tertiary (delayed primary) intention by preparing the wound bed for closure, reducing edema, promoting granulation tissue formation and perfusion, and by removing exudate and infectious material. The instillation option is indicated for patients who would benefit from vacuum assisted drainage and controlled delivery of topical wound treatment solutions and suspensions over the wound bed. The V.A.C. Uta Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System with and without is indicated for patients with chronic, acute, traumatic, sub-acute and dehisced wounds, partial-thickness burns, ulcers (such as diabetic, pressure and venous insufficiency), flaps and grafts.
Device Story
V.A.C. VeraFlo Cleanse Choice Dressing System is an accessory for the V.A.C. Ulta Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System. The system uses a software-controlled pump to deliver negative pressure to a wound site via an open-cell, reticulated polyurethane ester foam dressing; it also facilitates automated instillation of topical wound solutions. The subject device features a three-layer oval foam configuration to accommodate varying wound depths, replacing the predicate's tubular rod design. The system removes exudate and infectious material while promoting granulation and perfusion. Used in clinical settings, the device is operated by healthcare providers. The output (negative pressure and fluid delivery) is managed by the NPWT unit, which the clinician monitors to facilitate wound closure. The system benefits patients by preparing the wound bed for healing.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Verification testing confirmed mechanical properties (tensile strength ≥230kPa), ability to maintain negative pressure in a sealed wound bed, and effective distribution of instillation solution throughout the wound surface.
Technological Characteristics
Dressing material: open-cell, reticulated, grey polyurethane ester foam with 0.1% w/v carbon black colorant. System components: software-controlled therapy unit, canister, tubing, and occlusive polyurethane film drape with acrylic adhesive. Sterilization: Gamma irradiation to SAL 10^-6. Packaging: PETG thermoformed tray with Tyvek lid. Shelf life: 2 years.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients with chronic, acute, traumatic, sub-acute, and dehisced wounds, partial-thickness burns, ulcers (diabetic, pressure, venous insufficiency), flaps, and grafts requiring vacuum-assisted drainage and/or topical wound solution instillation.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A powered suction pump is a portable, AC-powered or compressed air-powered device intended to be used to remove infectious materials from wounds or fluids from a patient's airway or respiratory support system. The device may be used during surgery in the operating room or at the patient's bedside. The device may include a microbial filter.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
June 20, 2016
Kci Usa, Inc. (kinetic Concepts, Inc.) % Melanie Avila Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs Kci Usa, Inc. 6203 Farinon Drive San Antonio, Texas 78249
Re: K160451
Trade/Device Name: V. A.c. Veraflo Cleanse Choice Dressing System For Use With The V.a.c. Ulta ... Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4780 Regulation Name: Powered Suction Pump Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OMP Dated: February 16, 2016 Received: February 18, 2016
Dear Melanie Avila:
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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for
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Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K160451
## Device Name
V. A.C. VeraFlo Cleanse Choice Dressing System for use with the V.A.C. Ulta Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System
## Indications for Use (Describe)
The V.A.C. Ulta Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System is an integrated wound management system that provides Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with an instillation option.
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in the absence of instillation is intended to create an environment that promotes wound healing by secondary or tertiary (delayed primary) intention by preparing the wound bed for closure, reducing edema, promoting granulation tissue formation and perfusion, and by removing exudate and infectious material.
The instillation option is indicated for patients who would benefit from vacuum assisted drainage and controlled delivery of topical wound treatment solutions and suspensions over the wound bed.
The V.A.C. Uta Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System with and without is indicated for patients with chronic, acute, traumatic, sub-acute and dehisced wounds, partial-thickness burns, ulcers (such as diabetic, pressure and venous insufficiency), flaps and grafts.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| <div> <span style="font-size: 10pt;">☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)</span> </div> | <div> <span style="font-size: 10pt;">☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)</span> </div> |
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In accordance with 21 CFR 807.87(h) and 21 CFR 807.92, the 510(k) Summary for the V.A.C. VeraFlo Cleanse Choice Dressing System is provided below.
#### SUBMITTER 1.
KCI USA, Inc. 6203 Farinon Drive San Antonio, TX 78249
Contact Person: Melanie Avila Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs KCI USA, Inc. Telephone: 210-515-4059 Fax: 210-255-6727 Email: melanie.avila@kci1.com Date Prepared: February 16, 2016
#### 2. DEVICE
Name of Device: V.A.C. VeraFlo Cleanse Choice Dressing System for use with the V.A.C. Ulta Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System Common Name: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Powered Suction Pump Classification Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4780 Regulatory Class: II Product Code: OMP Panel: General and Plastic Surgery
#### PREDICATE DEVICE 3.
Predicate Device: VeraFlo Cleanse Dressing System (K103156)
#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION 4.
The V.A.C. VeraFlo Cleanse Choice Dressing System is intended for use with the V.A.C. Ulta Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System to deliver negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) as well as facilitate the instillation of fluid to the wound.
The V.A.C. VeraFlo Cleanse Choice Dressing System has the same basic components as the predicate V.A.C. VeraFlo Cleanse Dressing cleared under K103156. The only difference between the two systems is the configuration of the dressing.
The subject system has a dressing that is designed with 3 separate layers. The predicate dressing, on the other hand, is a single spiral shaped rod configuration. The materials of the dressing are the same.
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#### INDICATIONS FOR USE 5.
The V.A.C. VeraFlo Cleanse Choice Dressing System is intended to be used with the V.A.C. Ulta Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System. The indications for use as follows:
The V.A.C. Ulta Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System is an integrated wound management system that provides Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with an instillation option.
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in the absence of instillation is intended to create an environment that promotes wound healing by secondary or tertiary (delayed primary) intention by preparing the wound bed for closure, reducing edema, promoting granulation tissue formation and perfusion, and by removing exudate and infectious material.
The instillation option is indicated for patients who would benefit from vacuum assisted drainage and controlled delivery of topical wound treatment solutions and suspensions over the wound bed.
The V.A.C. Ulta Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System with and without instillation is indicated for patients with chronic, acute, traumatic, sub-acute and dehisced wounds, partial-thickness burns, ulcers (such as diabetic, pressure and venous insufficiency), flaps and grafts.
Both the subject system and the predicate system are intended for use with the V.A.C. Ulta Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System. Both systems have the ability to deliver topical wound solutions and suspensions in the wound bed as well as delivery of negative pressure wound therapy. There is no change to the indications for use.
#### COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS 6.
#### Similarities 6.1.
The V.A.C VeraFlo Cleanse Choice Dressing System is nearly identical to that of the predicate V.A.C VeraFlo Cleanse Dressing System (cleared under K103156). Both systems have the same materials, sterilization, and packaging.
The subject V.A.C. VeraFlo Cleanse Choice Dressing System has the same basic components as the predicate V.A.C. VeraFlo Cleanse Dressing System cleared under K103156. Both dressings of these systems are made from the identical open cell, reticulated, grey polyurethane ester foam stock material.
#### 6.2. Differences
The only difference between the proposed and the predicate system is the configuration of the dressing component. The subject system has a dressing that is provided in three separate layers in an oval shape to allow for flexibility in treating wounds of various depths. The predicate dressing is a tubular shaped rod and is split along the longitudinal axis by the user for ease of configuring.
For convenience purposes, the table below compares the subject and predicate systems.
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| | Proposed Device | Predicate Device |
|---------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510(k) Number | K160451 | K103156 |
| Applicant | Same as predicate | KCI USA, Inc. |
| Trade name | V. A.C. VeraFlo Cleanse Choice<br>Dressing System for use with the<br>V.A.C. Ulta Negative Pressure<br>Wound Therapy System | V. A.C. VeraFlo Cleanse Dressing System for use<br>with the V.A.C. Ulta Negative Pressure Wound<br>Therapy System |
| Classification<br>Regulation | Same as predicate | 878.4780 |
| Product Code | Same as predicate | OMP |
| Indications for<br>Use | Same as predicate | The V.A.C.Ulta Negative Pressure Wound Therapy<br>System is an integrated wound management system<br>that provides Negative Pressure Wound Therapy<br>with an instillation option.<br>The V.A.C.Ulta Negative Pressure Wound Therapy<br>System in the absence of instillation is intended to<br>create an environment that promotes wound healing<br>by secondary or tertiary (delayed primary) intention<br>by preparing the wound bed for closure, reducing<br>edema, promoting granulation tissue formation and<br>perfusion, and by removing exudate and infectious<br>material.<br>The instillation option is indicated for patients who<br>would benefit from vacuum assisted drainage and<br>controlled delivery of topical wound treatment<br>solutions and suspensions over the wound bed.<br>The V.A.C.Ulta Negative Pressure Wound Therapy<br>System with and without instillation is indicated for<br>patients with chronic, acute, traumatic, sub-acute and<br>dehisced wounds, partial-thickness burns, ulcers<br>(such as diabetic, pressure and venous insufficiency),<br>flaps and grafts. |
| Dressing<br>System<br>Components | Same as predicate | V.A.C. VeraT.R.A.C. Pad Assembly |
| | V.A.C. VeraFlo Cleanse Choice<br>Dressing has 3 layer design | V.A.C. VeraFlo Cleanse Dressing has a tubular<br>shaped rod design |
| | Same as predicate | V.A.C. Ruler |
| | Same as predicate | 3MTM CavilonTM Skin Prep |
| | Same as predicate | V.A.C. Advanced Drape |
| NPWT<br>Therapy<br>System Design | Same as predicate | The VeraFlo Cleanse Dressing System is intended<br>for use with the V.A.C. Ulta NPWT system.<br>The NPWT system consists of:<br>• Software controlled therapy unit<br>• Canister |
| | Proposed Device | Predicate Device |
| | | Negative pressure tubing and sensing pad Instillation tubing and pad Foam wound dressing and polyurethane occlusive drape |
| NPWT System<br>Operating<br>Principle | Same as predicate | The V.A.C. Ulta NPWT system delivers software<br>controlled negative pressure to the wound site. The<br>open cells of the foam dressing to which the therapy<br>unit is connected enable distribution of the negative<br>pressure across the surface of the wound, while the<br>tubing transfers accumulated fluids to the canister.<br>The NPWT system also provides automated delivery<br>of instillation fluids into the wound bed between<br>negative pressure therapy cycles. |
| Materials | Skin contact material:<br>Same as predicate | Skin contact material:<br>Occlusive drape (polyurethane film with acrylic<br>adhesive) |
| | Wound contact material:<br>Same as predicate | Wound contact material:<br>Polyurethane ester foam |
| | Same as predicate | 0.1% w/v carbon black colorant |
| | Same as predicate | Density in lb/ft3: 5.1 - 6.3 |
| Performance<br>Testing | Same as predicate | Verification testing was performed to confirm:<br>mechanical properties (tensile testing) the dressing, as part of the V.A.C. Ulta Negative<br>Pressure Wound Therapy System, delivers<br>negative pressure the dressing distributes instillation solution<br>throughout the wound surface |
| Mechanical<br>Properties<br>(Tensile<br>Strength) | Pass | ≥230kPa |
| Sterilization | Same as predicate | Gamma Irradiation to SAL of 10-6 |
| Sterile<br>Packaging | Same as predicate | Thermoformed tray of PETG with a Tyvek lid |
| Shelf life | Same as predicate | 2 years |
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#### 7. PERFORMANCE DATA
Bench Verification testing was performed to confirm:
- mechanical properties (tensile testing) ●
- the dressing, as part of the V.A.C. Ulta Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System creates negative pressure within the sealed wound bed
- the dressing distributes instillation solution throughout the wound surface
#### CONCLUSIONS 8.
The only difference between the proposed and the predicate dressing systems is the configuration of the dressing. The subject system has a dressing that is provided in three separate layers in an oval shape to allow for flexibility in treating wounds of various depths. The predicate dressing is a tubular shaped rod and is split along the longitudinal axis by the user for ease of configuring.
Bench and animal testing have demonstrated that the subject V.A.C VeraFlo Cleanse Choice Dressing System is substantially equivalent to the predicate V.A.C VeraFlo Cleanse Dressing System (K103156).
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