K161768 · Jolife AB · DRM · Nov 9, 2016 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K161768
Device Name
LUCAS 3 Chest Compression System
Applicant
Jolife AB
Product Code
DRM · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Nov 9, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.5200
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
LUCAS Chest Compression System is to be used for performing external cardiac compressions on adult patients who have acute circulatory arrest defined as absence of spontaneous breathing and pulse, and loss of consciousness. LUCAS must only be used in cases where chest compressions are likely to help the patient. The LUCAS device is intended for use as an adjunct to manual CPR when effective manual CPR is not possible (e.g., during patient transport or extended CPR when fatigue may prohibit the delivery of effective/consistent compressions to the victim, or when insufficient EMS personnel are available to provide effective CPR).
Device Story
Portable external cardiac compression system; provides consistent, continuous chest compressions for adult patients in circulatory arrest. Components: back plate, upper part with compression mechanism/suction cup, rechargeable battery, stabilization strap. Used in emergency settings (on-scene, ambulances, hospitals, cath labs) by EMS/clinical personnel. Device delivers mechanical compressions to assist circulation when manual CPR is insufficient or during transport. Captures post-event data for review; transmits via Bluetooth (only when powered off). Benefits: ensures consistent compression delivery, reduces rescuer fatigue, enables effective CPR during patient movement.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Device performance verified against ANSI/AAMI ES 60601-1:2005(R)2012, IEC 60601-1-2:2007/AC2010, IEC 60601-1-6:2010+A1:2015, IEC 60601-1-8:2007+A1:2013, IEC 60601-1-12, IEC 62133:2012, EN 1789:2014, and EN 13718-1:2014. Testing confirmed functionality, safety, and efficacy equivalent to the predicate device.
Technological Characteristics
Portable mechanical chest compression system. Components: back plate, upper unit with compression mechanism/suction cup, rechargeable battery. Standards: ANSI/AAMI ES 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), IEC 60601-1-6 (Usability), IEC 60601-1-8 (Alarms), IEC 60601-1-12 (EMS environment), IEC 62133 (Battery), EN 1789/EN 13718-1 (Ambulance/Air). Connectivity: Bluetooth for post-event data transmission (inactive during treatment).
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult patients with acute circulatory arrest (absence of spontaneous breathing/pulse, loss of consciousness) requiring external cardiac compressions as an adjunct to manual CPR when manual CPR is ineffective or impractical.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An external cardiac compressor is an externally applied prescription device that is electrically, pneumatically, or manually powered and is used to compress the chest periodically in the region of the heart to provide blood flow during cardiac arrest. External cardiac compressor devices are used as an adjunct to manual cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when effective manual CPR is not possible (e.g., during patient transport or extended CPR when fatigue may prohibit the delivery of effective/consistent compressions to the victim, or when insufficient EMS personnel are available to provide effective CPR).
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special controls for this device are:(1) Nonclinical performance testing under simulated physiological conditions must demonstrate the reliability of the delivery of specific compression depth and rate over the intended duration of use.
(2) Labeling must include the following:
(i) The clinical training necessary for the safe use of this device;
(ii) Adjunctive use only indication prominently displayed on labels physically placed on the device and in any device manuals or other labeling;
(iii) Information on the patient population for which the device has been demonstrated to be effective (including patient size and/or age limitations,
*e.g.,* adult, pediatric and/or infant); and(iv) Information on the time necessary to deploy the device as demonstrated in the performance testing.
(3) For devices that incorporate electrical components, appropriate analysis and testing must demonstrate that the device is electrically safe and electromagnetically compatible in its intended use environment.
(4) Human factors testing and analysis must validate that the device design and labeling are sufficient for effective use by the intended user, including an evaluation for the time necessary to deploy the device.
(5) For devices containing software, software verification, validation, and hazard analysis must be performed.
(6) Components of the device that come into human contact must be demonstrated to be biocompatible.
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# DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
November 09, 2016
Jolife AB % John Smith Partner Hogan Lovells US LLP 555 13th Street NW Washington, District of Columbia 20004
Re: K161768
Trade/Device Name: LUCAS 3 Chest Compression System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.5200 Regulation Name: External Cardiac Compressor Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DRM Dated: August 15, 2016 Received: August 15, 2016
Dear John Smith:
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.
M.R. Hilleman
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 Food and Drug Administration Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement on last page
510(k) Number (if known) K161768
Device Name LUCAS 3 CHEST COMPRESSION SYSTEM
Indications for Use (Describe)
LUCAS Chest Compression System is to be used for performing external cardiac compressions on adult patients who have acute circulatory arrest defined as absence of spontaneous breathing and pulse, and loss of consciousness.
LUCAS must only be used in cases where chest compressions are likely to help the patient.
The LUCAS device is intended for use as an adjunct to manual CPR when effective manual CPR is not possible (e.g., during patient transport or extended CPR when fatigue may prohibit the delivery of effective/consistent compressions to the victim, or when insufficient EMS personnel are available to provide effective CPR).
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | <span style="font-size: 16px;">☑</span> |
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| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) | <span style="font-size: 16px;">☐</span> |
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# 510(k) SUMMARY Jolife's LUCAS 3 CHEST COMPRESSION SYSTEM
# Submitter's Name, Address, Telephone Number, Contact Person and Date Prepared
Malin Melander Jolife AB Scheelevagen 17 Ideon Science Park SE-223 70 Lund Sweden
Phone: +46 46 286 50 00 Cell Phone: +46 76 844 11 41 Facsimile: +46 46 286 50 10 Email: malin.melander@physio-control.com
Contact Person: John J. Smith Hogan Lovell US LLP 555 13th Street NW Washington, DC 20004
Phone: +1 202 637 3638
Date Prepared: June 27, 2016
# Name of Device
LUCAS 3 CHEST COMPRESSION SYSTEM
#### Common or Usual Name
External Cardiac Compressor
#### Classification Name
External Cardiac Compressor (21 CFR 870.5200)
#### Predicate Devices
LUCAS 2, Jolife AB (K090422)
#### Indications for Use
LUCAS Chest Compression System is to be used for performing external cardiac compressions on adult patients who have acute circulatory arrest defined as absence of spontaneous breathing and pulse, and loss of consciousness.
LUCAS must only be used in cases where chest compressions are likely to help the patient.
The LUCAS device is intended for use as an adjunct to manual CPR when effective manual CPR is not possible (e.g., during patient transport or extended CPR when fatique may prohibit the delivery of effective/consistent compressions to the victim, or when insufficient EMS personnel are available to provide effective CPR).
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# Technological Characteristics
The LUCAS 3 Chest Compression System is a portable tool designed to serve as an adjunct to manual chest compressions. The LUCAS device assists rescuers by delivering effective, consistent and continuous chest compressions as recommended in the American Heart Association quidelines and the European Resuscitation Council quidelines.
The LUCAS chest compression system can be used in a wide variety of situations and settings; on the scene, during patient movement, during transportation in road and air ambulances, in hospitals and catheterization laboratories.
The device consists of the following components:
- . A Back Plate which is positioned underneath the patient as a support for the external chest compressions.
- An Upper Part which contains the proprietary and rechargeable LUCAS Battery and the ● compression mechanism with the disposable Suction Cup.
- A Stabilization Strap which helps to secure the position of the device in relation to the ● patient.
- A Carrying Case. ●
In addition the following optional Accessories are offered as part of the system:
- LUCAS Battery, Dark Grey ●
- LUCAS Power Supply
- LUCAS Car Power Cable, 12-28VDC ●
- LUCAS PCI Back Plate ●
- LUCAS Battery Charger ●
- LUCAS Anti Slip, Slim Back Plate
- o LUCAS Trolley
The LUCAS 3 CHEST COMPRESSION SYSTEM captures data for post event review which may be transmitted locally using Bluetooth (transmission only available when device is powered OFF).
LUCAS 3 has substantially the same performance characteristics as the predicate device LUCAS 2.
# Purpose of 510(k)
The purpose of this 510(k) is to modify the LUCAS 2 by addition of:
- o a modified back plate,
- a hard shell Carrying Case, 0
- new colors of exterior plastic parts and o
- capability to transmit data for post event review (not available during patient ● treatment).
# Performance Data
Appropriate performance testing has been conducted by both external and internal parties. Performance testing concludes that the functionality, safety, efficacy and capability of LUCAS 3 support conformance with the product specification and substantial equivalence with the predicate device.
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LUCAS 3 has been tested by a 30 party accredited testing laboratory and found to comply with the recognized standard ANSI/AAMI ES 60601-1:2005(R)2012 for Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1 General requirements for Basic Safety and essential performance, including collateral standards IEC 60601-1-2:2007/AC2010 Electromagnetic compatibility requirements and tests, IEC 60601-1-6:2010 + A1:2015 Usability, IEC 60601-1-8:2007 + A1:2013 Test and guidance for Alarms systems in MEE & MES and IEC 60601-1-12 MEE intended for use in emergency medical services environment.
The LUCAS Battery complies with IEC 62133:2012 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes – Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable applications.
The LUCAS 3 also complies with the international standards for Medical Vehicles and their equipment for Road Ambulance EN 1789:2014 and Air Ambulances, EN 13718-1:2014.
In all instances, the LUCAS 3 functioned as intended and demonstrated equivalent performance with the predicate device LUCAS 2.
# Substantial Equivalence
The LUCAS 3 has the same indications for use, similar technological characteristics and identical principles of operation as its predicate device LUCAS 2. The minor technological differences between the LUCAS 3 and its predicate devices do not raise different issues of safety or effectiveness. Performance data demonstrate that the LUCAS 3 is substantially equivalent.
# Conclusions
The LUCAS 3 is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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