The Astral 100/150 provides continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for patients weighing more than 11lb (5kg) who require mechanical ventilation. The iVAPS mode with optional AutoEPAP is intended for patients weighing more than 66lb (30kg). The Astral device is intended to be used in home, institution/hospital and portable applications for both invasive and noninvasive ventilation.
Device Story
Micro-processor controlled ventilator; uses blower, valves, and pressure/flow sensors to regulate air delivery via breathing circuits (double, single with valve, or single with leak). Inputs: patient flow/pressure data. Outputs: regulated ventilatory support (pressure/volume). Used in home, hospital, and portable settings by clinicians or patients. Features AutoEPAP algorithm to automatically adjust expiratory pressure in response to flow limitation or apnea. Provides therapeutic/technical alarms and clinical data display. Benefits: maintains upper airway patency; provides automated ventilatory support; improves clinical workflow via AutoEPAP titration.
Clinical Evidence
Multi-center, single-blind, randomized, cross-over clinical trial compared AutoEPAP algorithm in iVAPS mode vs. manual EPAP titration. Primary endpoint: Oxygen Desaturation Index (ODI4%) as measure of upper airway obstruction. Results demonstrated iVAPS with AutoEPAP is non-inferior to iVAPS with manual EPAP. No serious adverse events reported.
Technological Characteristics
Micro-processor controlled blower; pressure/flow/time regulation. Supports double limb, single limb with expiratory valve, or single limb with intentional leak circuits. Power: AC, DC, internal battery. User interface: LCD, soft keys, LED indicators. Connectivity: supports oximeter, nebulizer. Software-based control. Complies with ISO 80601-2-72, IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients >5kg requiring continuous or intermittent mechanical ventilatory support. iVAPS mode with AutoEPAP indicated for patients >30kg. Used in home, hospital, and portable settings for invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A continuous ventilator (respirator) is a device intended to mechanically control or assist patient breathing by delivering a predetermined percentage of oxygen in the breathing gas. Adult, pediatric, and neonatal ventilators are included in this generic type of device.
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April 26, 2018
ResMed Ltd % Sheila Bruschi Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs, ResMed Corp Resmed Corp (Registration Number: 3007573469) 9001 Spectrum Center Boulevard San Diego, California 92123
# Re: K172875
Trade/Device Name: Astral 100/150 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5895 Regulation Name: Continuous Ventilator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: CBK, NOU Dated: March 29, 2018 Received: March 30, 2018
# Dear Sheila Bruschi:
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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Michael J. Ryan -S
for Tina Kiang, Ph.D. Acting Director Division of Anesthesiology. General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control, and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K172875
Device Name Astral 100/150
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Astral 100/150 provides continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for patients weighing more than 111b (5kg) who require mechanical ventilation.
The iVAPS mode with optional AutoEPAP is intended for patients weighing more than 66lb (30kg).
The Astral device is intended to be used in home, institution/hospital and portable applications for both invasive and noninvasive ventilation.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|--------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| × Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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# K172875
# 510(k) SUMMARY
[As required by 21 CFR 807.92(c)]
- April 26, 2018 1. Date prepared
## 2. Applicant information
| Company Name/<br>Owner | ResMed Ltd<br>1 Elizabeth Macarthur Drive<br>Bella Vista NSW 2153 Australia |
|--------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Submitter Name | Peter Jennings<br>Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager<br>Tel: + 61 2 8884 2232<br>Fax: + 61 2 8884 2004<br>peter.jennings@resmed.com.au |
| Correspondent Details/<br>Official Contact | Miss Sheila Bruschi<br>Director, Regulatory Affairs<br>ResMed Corp.<br>9001 Spectrum Center Blvd<br>San Diego CA 92123 USA<br>Tel: +1 858 836 5934<br>Fax: +1 858 836 5519 |
sheila.bruschi@resmed.com
#### 3. Device details and substantial equivalence claim [807.92(a)(3)]
| Trade/Device Names Astral 100/150 | | |
|---------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|--|
| Device Common Name Continuous ventilator | | |
| Regulation Number 21 CFR 868.5895 | | |
| | Regulation Name Anesthesiology devices, Continuous Ventilator | |
| Requlatory Class Class II | | |
| | Product Code Primary product code CBK | |
| | Secondary product code NOU | |
| | Predicate Device ResMed Astral 100/150 (K152068) | |
| | Reference Device ResMed Juno VPAP ST-A (K161492) | |
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## 4. Indications For Use
The Astral 100/150 provides continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for patients weighing more than 11lb (5kg) who require mechanical ventilation.
The iVAPS mode with optional AutoEPAP is intended for patients weighing more than 66lb (30kg).
The Astral device is intended to be used in home, institution/hospital and portable applications for both invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
## 5. Device description
The Astral ventilator system uses a micro-processor controlled blower, which, along with valves and pressure and flow sensors, achieves pressure, flow and time regulation of air is directed to the patient via one of three ventilator breathing circuits; double circuit, single circuit with expiratory valve, or single circuit with intentional leak. Supplemental oxygen can be entrained at the inlet to the main turbine. The device provides both therapeutic alarms (e.g. tidal volume) and technical alarms (e.g. system fault), and a user interface allowing adjustment of clinical parameters and display of monitored clinical data. The Astral can use external AC or DC power supply and contains an integrated battery.
The Astral is capable of providing the following types of ventilatory support:
- Assist/Control and SIMV with either volume or pressure control -
- Continuous Spontaneous Ventilation in either Pressure Support or CPAP -
- -Volume Assurance and Apnea Ventilation
## 6. Predicate Comparison
The Astral 100/150 has the same intended use and similar indications, technological characteristics, and principles of operation as the previously cleared predicate Astral 100/150 (K152068). The main change to the subject 510(k) is the addition of the optional AutoEPAP feature to the iVAPS therapy mode. The purpose of EPAP (Expiratory Positive Airway Pressure) is to maintain upper airway patency. The iVAPS mode in the predicate device includes an EPAP feature which is a manually titrated fixed EPAP. The optional AutoEPAP feature automatically adjusts the EPAP pressure in response to flow limitation (partial obstruction of the upper airway) or apnea (complete obstruction of the upper airway), within pre-set limits determined by the prescribing physician. Whether EPAP is set to manual or automatic, the operating range of EPAP is the same, and the therapeutic effect is the same, i.e. maintenance of an open upper airway. The AutoEPAP feature has been previously cleared on the reference device Juno VPAP ST-A (K161492). The AutoEPAP feature is not intended for invasive use. Other technological differences between the subject device and the predicate device are:
- 1) Extending the Safety Volume supplementary feature to leak circuits (cleared in K152068 on valved circuits)
- Duplication of ST mode as PS mode (with leak circuit) to enable clinician preference on 2) PEEP/EPAP terminology
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| Characteristic | Predicate Device:<br>Astral 100/150<br>(K152068) | Subject Device:<br>Astral 100/150 | Substantially<br>Equivalent? |
|----------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Product code | CBK, NOU | CBK, NOU | YES |
| Intended Use | Continuous or intermittent<br>ventilatory support<br><br>Invasive & non-invasive<br><br>Adult and Pediatric (>5kg)<br><br>Home, institution/hospital, &<br>portable | Continuous or intermittent<br>ventilatory support<br><br>Invasive & non-invasive<br><br>Adult and Pediatric (>5kg)<br><br>Home, institution/hospital, &<br>portable | YES |
| Intended Patient<br>Population | Patients who require mechanical<br>ventilation (Continuous or<br>intermittent ventilatory support)<br><br>Adult and Pediatric (>5kg),<br>iVAPS (>30kg) | Patients who require mechanical<br>ventilation (Continuous or<br>intermittent ventilatory support)<br><br>Adult and Pediatric (>5kg),<br>iVAPS (>30kg) | YES |
| Therapies | | | |
| Modes | ACV<br>PACV<br>V-SIMV<br>P-SIMV<br>PS & ST<br>CPAP<br>PAC<br>iVAPS (fixed manual EPAP) | ACV<br>PACV<br>V-SIMV<br>P-SIMV<br>PS & ST<br>CPAP<br>PAC<br>iVAPS (optional AutoEPAP) | YES<br>Clinical and bench data for<br>AutoEPAP on the subject<br>Astral device demonstrate it<br>is substantially equivalent to<br>manual EPAP.<br>Moreover, AutoEPAP in<br>iVAPS mode has been<br>cleared in the reference<br>device K161492.<br>PS & ST with intentional leak<br>have the same functionality<br>and clinical intent. |
| Supplementary<br>Therapy<br>Features | SV (Safety Volume)<br>Sigh<br>Apnea Ventilation<br>Manual Breath | SV (Safety Volume)<br>Sigh<br>Apnea Ventilation<br>Manual Breath | YES<br>SV on therapy modes with<br>leak circuits has the same<br>clinical intent and functional<br>implementation as SV on<br>equivalent therapy modes<br>with valved circuits. |
| Ventilation Control Parameters | | | |
| Pressure Range<br>[cmH2O] | IPAP: 4-50<br>EPAP: 2-25 s<br>CPAP: 3-20<br>PEEP: Off, 3 to 20<br>Accuracy: ±(0.5 + 5% of target) | IPAP: 4-50<br>EPAP: 2-25 s<br>CPAP: 3-20<br>PEEP: Off, 3 to 20<br>Accuracy: ±(0.5 + 5% of target) | YES |
| Tidal Volume<br>[mL] | 100-2500 (adult)<br>50-500 (pediatric)<br><br>Accuracy ± 12 ml or 10%<br>whichever is greater. (Valved<br>Circuits) | 100-2500 (adult)<br>50-500 (pediatric)<br><br>Accuracy ± 12 ml or 10%<br>whichever is greater. (Valved<br>Circuits) | YES |
| Respiratory<br>Rate<br>(Breathing<br>Frequency)<br>[bpm] | 2-50 (adult)<br>5-80 (pediatric)<br><br>Accuracy ±2% | 2-50 (adult)<br>5-80 (pediatric)<br><br>Accuracy ±2% | YES |
| Characteristic | Predicate Device:<br>Astral 100/150<br>(K152068) | Subject Device:<br>Astral 100/150 | Substantially<br>Equivalent? |
| Rise Time | Min-900 msec | Min-900 msec | YES |
| Timed<br>Inspiration | 0.2 to 5 seconds | 0.2 to 5 seconds | YES |
| Sensitivity | Accuracy ±(20 ms +5% of<br>setting) | Accuracy ±(20 ms +5% of<br>setting) | |
| Sensitivity | Inspiratory<br>Flow controlled<br>0.5 to 15l/min | Inspiratory<br>Flow controlled<br>0.5 to 15l/min | YES |
| Technology & Design | | | |
| Operating<br>Principle | Micro-processor controlled<br>blower as air source | Micro-processor controlled<br>blower as air source | YES |
| Technology | Software based pressure, flow<br>and time regulation with<br>secondary volume target | Software based pressure, flow<br>and time regulation with<br>secondary volume target | YES |
| Material contact<br>status | Permanent contact duration,<br>indirect dry airpath<br>patientcontacting materials | Permanent contact duration,<br>indirect dry airpath<br>patientcontacting materials | YES |
| Circuit<br>Interfaces | Vented & Non-vented<br>Invasive & Non-invasive | Vented & Non-vented<br>Invasive & Non-invasive | YES |
| Circuit Types | Double limb<br>Single limb with expiratory valve<br>Single limb with intentional leak | Double limb<br>Single limb with expiratory valve<br>Single limb with intentional leak | YES |
| User Interface | LCD screen, soft keys, mute<br>button & LED indicators. | LCD screen, soft keys, mute<br>button & LED indicators. | YES |
| System<br>Components | Ventilator | Ventilator | YES |
| | Mask, invasive patient interface | Mask, invasive patient interface | |
| | Air tubing, air filter, optional<br>antibacterial filter | Air tubing, air filter, optional<br>antibacterial filter | |
| | Optional humidifier/ HME,<br>oximeter, nebuliser | Optional humidifier/ HME,<br>oximeter, nebuliser | |
| Power | AC, DC and Internal Battery | AC, DC and Internal Battery | YES |
| Supplemental<br>Oxygen | Labeled for use with<br>supplemental oxygen | Labeled for use with<br>supplemental oxygen | YES |
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# 7. Non Clinical data
Design and Verification activities were performed on the Astral as a result of the risk analysis and product requirements. Performance testing included:
- accuracy of ventilation,
- volume & pressure controls and monitoring, -
- waveform performance (flow, pressure, volume),
- alarms verification. -
All tests confirmed the product met the predetermined acceptance criteria. In particular bench testing for the AutoEPAP feature included characterization of the ventilator's response to a breathing machine that simulates patients flow limitations and apneas.
The Astral was designed and tested in accordance with the applicable requirements in relevant FDA guidance documents and international standards including:
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- FDA Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical -Devices (May 11, 2005)
- -ISO 80601-2-72:2015, Medical Electrical Equipment – Part 2-72: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of home healthcare environment ventilators for ventilator-dependent patients
- IEC 60601-1:2005+AMD1:2012, Medical electrical equipment Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
- IEC 60601-1-2:2014, Medical electrical equipment Part 1-2: Electromagnetic compatibility -- Requirements and tests
## 8. Clinical data
Clinical trial data is provided to demonstrate that the AutoEPAP algorithm performed as expected in maintaining upper airway patency in patients with respiratory failure or respiratory insufficiency. The data relates to a multi-center, single-blind, randomized, cross-over clinical trial comparing AutoEPAP algorithm in iVAPS therapy mode with manual EPAP titration in iVAPS therapy mode.
The trial demonstrated that for the primary outcome Oxygen Desaturation Index (ODI4%) as a measure of upper airway obstruction, the iVAPS with AutoEPAP algorithm is non-inferior to iVAPS with manual EPAP.
No serious adverse events or complications related to the study device were recorded.
#### 9. Substantial Equivalence Conclusion
The indications for use, technological characteristics, and principles of operation are similar to the predicate device. Clinical data and non-clinical performance data supports that the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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