Small (4) Roller Pump for the Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1, Large (6) Roller Pump for the Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1
K162843 · Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation · DWB · Nov 17, 2016 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K162843
Device Name
Small (4) Roller Pump for the Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1, Large (6) Roller Pump for the Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1
Applicant
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Product Code
DWB · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Nov 17, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 870.4370
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Small (4") and Large (6") Roller Pumps for the Terumo® Advanced Perfusion System 1 are indicated for use for up to 6 hours in the extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, when used by a qualified medical professional who is experienced in the operation of this or similar equipment.
Device Story
Peristaltic roller pumps (4" and 6" raceways) circulate blood during extracorporeal procedures (arterial, cardioplegia, vent, suction). Pumps mount to System 1 console or poles. Operation configured via Central Control Monitor (CCM) or local pump interface. Revolving rollers occlude tubing against stationary guide to propel fluid. Small pump supports up to 4 L/min; large pump supports up to 10 L/min. System monitors performance, reporting status/alarms to user and CCM. Responses include stop, pause, reduce speed, or message. Benefits include precise flow control for cardiopulmonary bypass. Used in clinical settings by perfusionists/qualified medical professionals.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance testing confirmed that medical grade silicone tubing meets design input requirements for use with the Small and Large System 1 Roller Pumps without impacting fundamental scientific technology or system function.
Technological Characteristics
Peristaltic pump; 4" and 6" raceways. Materials: Molded ABS plastic housing, internal metal with EMC coating, clear plastic lid with safety interlock. Power: 24 VDC. Connectivity: Networked with System 1 Central Control Monitor (CCM). Flow rates: 0-4 L/min (small), 0-10 L/min (large). Accuracy: ±8-10% depending on flow range. Speed: 0-250 RPM. Tubing compatibility: Medical grade PVC and silicone.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use in extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures for up to 6 hours. Intended for use by qualified medical professionals experienced in perfusion equipment operation.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A roller-type cardiopulmonary bypass blood pump is a device that uses a revolving roller mechanism to pump the blood through the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit during bypass surgery.
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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 17, 2016
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation Bryan Hann Senior Engineer - Regulatory Affairs 6200 Jackson Road Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103
Re: K162843
Trade/Device Name: Small (4") Roller Pump for the Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1, Large (6") Roller Pump for the Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.4370 Regulation Name: Roller-Type Cardiopulmonary Bypass Blood Pump Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DWB Dated: October 7, 2016 Received: October 11, 2016
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M.A. Hillebrand
for
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
**Indications for Use**
| Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 | |
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| Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 | |
| See PRA Statement below. | |
| 510(k) Number (if known) | K162843 |
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| Device Name | Small (4") and Large (6") Roller Pumps for the Terumo® Advanced Perfusion System 1. |
| Indications for Use (Describe) | The Small (4") and Large (6") Roller Pumps for the Terumo® Advanced Perfusion System 1 are indicated for use for up to 6 hours in the extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, when used by a qualified medical professional who is experienced in the operation of this or similar equipment. |
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| | <span style="padding-right: 5px;">☑</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
| | <span style="padding-right: 5px;">☐</span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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This section includes a summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92.
| Submitter Information | |
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| Name | Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation |
| Address | 6200 Jackson Road<br>Ann Arbor MI, 48103 |
| Name of Contact Person | Bryan Hann |
| Phone number | Tel: (734) 741-5816 |
| Fax number | Fax: (734) 741-6069 |
| email | bryan.hann@terumomedical.com |
| Establishment Registration # | 1828100 |
| Date prepared | October 7, 2016 |
| Name of Device | |
| Trade or proprietary name | Small (4") Roller Pump for the Terumo® Advanced<br>Perfusion System 1 |
| Trade or proprietary name | Large (6") Roller Pump for the Terumo® Advanced<br>Perfusion System 1 |
| Common or usual name | Cardiopulmonary bypass roller pump |
| Classification name | Roller-type cardiopulmonary bypass blood pump |
| Classification panel | 74 Cardiovascular |
| Regulation | 21 CFR §870.4370 |
| Product Code(s) | DWB |
| Legally marketed device(s) to<br>which equivalence is claimed | Terumo® Advanced Perfusion System 1: K153376 |
| Reason for 510(k) | Update to the System 1 Operator's Manual (instructions<br>for use) that incorporates the use of medical grade<br>silicone tubing with the Small (4") and Large (6")<br>System 1 Roller Pumps. |
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#### Device Information
Indication for Use: The Small (4") and Large (6") Roller Pumps of the Terumo® Advanced Perfusion System 1 are indicated for use for up to 6 hours in the extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, when used by a qualified medical professional who is experienced in the operation of this or similar equipment.
Device Description: The Small (4") and Large (6") Roller Pumps of the Terumo® Advanced Perfusion System 1 (System 1) are peristalic pumps with 4 inch and 6 inch diameter raceways. The pumps can be mounted on the base of the System 1 console or can be positioned in an optimal location in the perfusion circuit by mounting to the system poles. Operation of the pumps can be configured using the System 1 Central Control Monitor (CCM). Local user interface displays and control panels are also located on the front of the large and small roller pumps. The small roller pump can accommodate applications requiring flow rates up to 4 L/min including pediatric arterial, adult and pediatric cardioplegia, vent and suction pumping, whereas the large roller pump can accommodate applications requiring flow rates up to 10 L/min including adult and pediatric arterial, cardioplegia, vent and suction pumping. The small and large roller pumps both have variable tube clamp mechanisms that accommodate a variety of tubing sizes, including dual tube sets.
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Device Function: The Small (4") or Large (6") System 1 Roller Pumps are designed to circulate fluids during extracorporeal circulation. Roller pumps rely on a pair of revolving rollers that occlude the tubing of the extracorporeal circuit against a stationary tubing guide in such a way that the fluid in the short segment of tubing between the rollers is propelled within the tubing in the direction of the rollers rotation.
Pumps are typically employed for an arterial (main physiological support) circuit, delivery of cardioplegia solution directly to the heart, suction and venting.
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#### Substantial Equivalence
The Small (4") and Large (6") Roller Pumps for the System 1 have been qualified for use with medical grade silicone tubing through performance testing. The use of medical grade silicone tubing does not adversely impact the system functions or operating principles. The Operator's Manual has been revised to include the use of medical grade silicone tubing. The subject Small (4") and Large (6") Roller Pumps for the System 1 have the indications for use, intended use, as well as substantially equivalent operating principles and technological charateristics as the predicate device.
| Item | Subject Devices<br>Small (4") Roller Pump for the System 1<br>Large (6") Roller Pump for the System 1 | Predicate Devices (K153376)<br>Small (4") Roller Pump for the System 1<br>Large (6") Roller Pump for the System 1 |
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| Indication for Use | Identical to predicate device. | The Small (4") and Large (6") Roller Pumps of the<br>Terumo® Advanced Perfusion System 1 are<br>indicated for use for up to 6 hours in the<br>extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial<br>perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary<br>bypass procedures, when used by a qualified<br>medical professional who is experienced in the<br>operation of this or similar equipment. |
| Functional<br>Summary | Identical to predicate device. | Small roller pump can accommodate applications<br>requiring flow rates up to 4 L/min including<br>pediatric arterial, adult and pediatric cardioplegia,<br>vent and suction pumping. |
| | | Large roller pump can accommodate applications<br>requiring flow rates up to 10 L/min including adult<br>and pediatric arterial, cardioplegia, vent and suction<br>pumping. |
| Item | Subject Devices<br>Small (4") Roller Pump for the System 1<br>Large (6") Roller Pump for the System 1 | Predicate Devices (K153376)<br>Small (4") Roller Pump for the System 1<br>Large (6") Roller Pump for the System 1 |
| Tubing<br>Requirements | Small Roller Pump<br>Commercially available tubing meeting the following<br>specifications:<br>Medical Grade PVC 9/16" Outer Diameter (max) 1/16" – 3/32" wall thickness <span style="color:red;">Medical Grade Silicone</span> 9/16" outer diameter (max) 1/16" – 3/32" wall thickness | Small Roller Pump<br>Commercially available tubing meeting the<br>following specifications:<br>Medical Grade PVC 9/16" outer diameter (max) 1/16" – 3/32" wall thickness |
| | Large Roller Pump<br>Commercially available tubing meeting the following<br>specifications:<br>Medical Grade PVC 11/16" Outer Diameter (max) 1/16" – 3/32" wall thickness <span style="color:red;">Medical Grade Silicone</span> 11/16" outer diameter (max) 1/16 – 3/32" wall thickness | Large Roller Pump<br>Commercially available tubing meeting the<br>following specifications:<br>Medical Grade PVC 11/16" outer diameter (max) 1/16" – 3/32" wall thickness |
| Item | Subject Devices<br>Small (4") Roller Pump for the System 1<br>Large (6") Roller Pump for the System 1 | Predicate Devices (K153376)<br>Small (4") Roller Pump for the System 1<br>Large (6") Roller Pump for the System 1 |
| Panel Displays<br>and Controls | Identical to predicate device. | Front panels for user interface controls, functional<br>displays, and alarm conditions. |
| Pump<br>Configurations /<br>Modes | Identical to predicate device. | Small Roller Pump<br>Small roller pump can be configured using the<br>System 1 Central Control Monitor (CCM) as:<br>• Arterial pump (neonatal / pediatric only)<br>• Cardioplegia pump<br>• Vent pump<br>• Suction pump<br>Arterial pump can be run in Continuous, Pulse,<br>Servo, or Master/Follower mode |
| Item | Subject Devices<br>Small (4") Roller Pump for the System 1<br>Large (6") Roller Pump for the System 1 | Predicate Devices (K153376)<br>Small (4") Roller Pump for the System 1<br>Large (6") Roller Pump for the System 1 |
| | Identical to predicate device. | <b>Large Roller Pump</b><br>Large roller pump can be configured using the<br>System 1 Central Control Monitor (CCM) as:<br>Arterial pump (adult and pediatric) Cardioplegia pump Vent pump Suction pump Arterial pump can be run in Continuous, Pulse,<br>Servo, or Master/Follower mode |
| Internal<br>Monitoring,<br>Controls and<br>Safety | Identical to predicate device. | The small and large roller pumps both continuously<br>monitors its own performance and reports status<br>information and problems to the user via the pump<br>display panel alarms and to the CCM. Responses to<br>detected problems can include Stop, Pause, Reduce<br>Speed, or Message Only. |
| Mounting | Identical to predicate device. | The small and large roller pumps can be mounted on<br>the System 1 base or to the poles via mounting<br>support brackets. |
| Item | Subject Devices<br>Small (4") Roller Pump for the System 1<br>Large (6") Roller Pump for the System 1 | Predicate Devices (K153376)<br>Small (4") Roller Pump for the System 1<br>Large (6") Roller Pump for the System 1 |
| Dimensions | Identical to predicate device. | Small Roller Pump<br>• Height: 12.5 in (31.8cm)<br>• Width: 7.1 in (18.0 cm)<br>• Depth: 13.1 (30.0 cm) |
| | | Large Roller Pump<br>• Height: 12.5 in (31.8cm)<br>• Width: 8.5 in (21.6 cm)<br>• Depth: 13.1 (33.3 cm) |
| Weight (nominal) | Identical to predicate device | Small Roller Pump<br>• 23.5 lb (10.7 kg)<br>Large Roller Pump<br>• 28.5 lb (12.9 kg) |
| Housing | Identical to predicate device | External: Molded ABS plastic.<br>Internal: Metal with EMC coating. |
| Cover / Pump Lid | Identical to predicate device | Clear plastic with safety interlock. |
| Item | Subject Devices<br>Small (4") Roller Pump for the System 1<br>Large (6") Roller Pump for the System 1 | Predicate Devices (K153376)<br>Small (4") Roller Pump for the System 1<br>Large (6") Roller Pump for the System 1 |
| Pump Control<br>Assembly | Identical to predicate device. | A two board assembly, consisting of a computer<br>board and a motor control board that are mounted to<br>the frame. |
| Power | Identical to predicate device. | Low voltage, 24 VDC power and battery backup<br>supplied from APS1 via pump power cables. |
| Flow Range<br>Accuracy | Identical to predicate device. | Small Roller Pump<br>0.001 L/min for 0.0 – 1.0 L/min ± 10% of actual 0.01 L/min for 1.0 – 4.0 L/min ± 8% of actual Large Roller Pump<br>0.001 L/min for 0.0 – 1.0 L/min ± 10% of actual 0.01 L/min for 1.0 – 10.0 L/min ± 8% of actual |
| Speed Range /<br>Accuracy | Identical to predicate device. | 0 - 250 RPM ± 2 RPM or 1% of actual. |
| Item | Subject Devices<br>Small (4") Roller Pump for the System 1<br>Large (6") Roller Pump for the System 1 | Predicate Devices (K153376)<br>Small (4") Roller Pump for the System 1<br>Large (6") Roller Pump for the System 1 |
| Environmental<br>Conditions<br>(Operations) | Identical to predicate device. | 10°C to 40°C ≤ 75% Relative Humidity Non-condensing |
| Environmental<br>Conditions<br>(Storage) | Identical to predicate device. | Stored in ventilated area -30°C to 54°C ≤ 95% Relative Humidity Non-condensing |
| Electrical Rating | Identical to predicate device. | 24 VDC (nominal) +5 VDC 7.4 A maximum @ 24 VDC |
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#### Performance Testing
Performance testing of medical grade silicone tubing with the Small and Large System 1 Roller Pumps has been completed successfully.
#### Conclusion
The use of medical grade silicone tubing with the Small and Large System 1 Roller Pumps has not changed the device indications for use or fundamental scientific technology. Performance testing has confirmed that the design input requirements were met demonstrating that medical grade silicone tubing can be used with the Small and Large System 1 Roller Pumps. The device is substantially equivalent to the current predicated device cleared under K153376.
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Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.