INSPIRE 6M Hollow Fiber Oxygenator; INSPIRE 6F M Hollow Fiber Oxygenator with Integrated Arterial Filter; INSPIRE 8M Hollow Fiber Oxygenator; INSPIRE 8F M Hollow Fiber Oxygenator with Integrated Arterial Filter
K180448 · Sorin Group Italia S.R.L. · DTZ · Mar 15, 2018 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K180448
Device Name
INSPIRE 6M Hollow Fiber Oxygenator; INSPIRE 6F M Hollow Fiber Oxygenator with Integrated Arterial Filter; INSPIRE 8M Hollow Fiber Oxygenator; INSPIRE 8F M Hollow Fiber Oxygenator with Integrated Arterial Filter
Applicant
Sorin Group Italia S.R.L.
Product Code
DTZ · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Mar 15, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 870.4350
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
INSPIRE 6F M is intended for use in adult surgical procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass. It provides gas exchange support and blood temperature control. INSPIRE 6F M integrated arterial filter provides additional protection against air and solid emboli. INSPIRE 6F M is intended to be used for 6 hours or less. INSPIRE 6M is intended for use in adult and small adult surgical procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass. It provides gas exchange support and blood temperature control. INSPIRE 6M is intended to be used for 6 hours or less. INSPIRE 8F M is intended for use in adult surgical procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass. It provides gas exchange support and blood temperature control. INSPIRE 8F M integrated arterial filter provides additional protection against air and solid emboli. INSPIRE 8F M is intended to be used for 6 hours or less. The INSPIRE 8M is intended for use in adult and small adult surgical procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass. It provides gas exchange support and blood temperature control. INSPIRE 8M is intended to be used for 6 hours or less.
Device Story
Hollow fiber membrane oxygenator with integrated heat exchanger; F-models include integrated arterial filter. Inputs: venous or suction blood. Operation: gas exchange (oxygenation/CO2 removal) and temperature control (hypothermia/normothermia maintenance). Output: oxygenated, temperature-regulated blood returned to patient. Used in OR during cardiopulmonary bypass; operated by perfusionists/surgeons. Modification: gas outlet port size increased from 1/4" to 3/8" to improve moisture handling/reduce obstruction risk. Benefits: provides life-sustaining gas exchange and emboli protection during cardiac surgery.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. In vitro performance testing compared modified gas outlet port devices against predicates using sterile aged samples (accelerated aging equivalent to 3 years). Results confirmed the modified oxygenating module successfully met all acceptance criteria for moisture handling.
Technological Characteristics
Hollow fiber membrane oxygenator; integrated heat exchanger; integrated arterial filter (F-models). Flow rates: up to 6 L/min (6M/6F M) or 8 L/min (8M/8F M). Gas outlet port size: 3/8". Materials: unchanged from predicate. Sterilization: not specified.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult and small adult patients undergoing surgical procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass for up to 6 hours. Provides gas exchange, blood temperature control, and (for F-models) arterial filtration for air/solid emboli protection.
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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March 15, 2018
Sorin Group Italia S.r.l % Scott Light Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs LivaNova USA, Inc. 14401 West 65th Way Arvada, Colorado 80004
Re: K180448
Trade/Device Name: INSPIRE 6M Hollow Fiber Oxygenator; INSPIRE 6F M Hollow Fiber Oxygenator with Integrated Arterial Filter; INSPIRE 8M Hollow Fiber Oxygenator; INSPIRE 8F M Hollow Fiber Oxygenator with Integrated Arterial Filter
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.4350 Regulation Name: Cardiopulmonary bypass oxygenator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DTZ, DTR, DTM ("DTM" for the "F" models only) Dated: February 16, 2018 Received: February 13, 2018
Dear Scott Light:
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
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Sincerely,
Nicole G. Ibrahim -S
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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510(k) Number (if known)
#### K180448
Device Name INSPIRE 6F M Hollow Fiber Oxygenator
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
INSPIRE 6F M is intended for use in adult surgical procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass. It provides gas exchange support and blood temperature control. INSPIRE 6F M integrated arterial filter provides additional protection against air and solid emboli. INSPIRE 6F M is intended to be used for 6 hours or less.
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510(k) Number (if known)
#### K180448
Device Name INSPIRE 6M Hollow Fiber Oxygenator
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
INSPIRE 6M is intended for use in adult and small adult surgical procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass. It provides gas exchange support and blood temperature control. INSPIRE 6M is intended to be used for 6 hours or less.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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510(k) Number (if known)
#### K180448
Device Name INSPIRE 8F M Hollow Fiber Oxygenator
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
INSPIRE 8F M is intended for use in adult surgical procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass. It provides gas exchange support and blood temperature control. INSPIRE 8F M integrated arterial filter provides additional protection against air and solid emboli. INSPIRE 8F M is intended to be used for 6 hours or less.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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510(k) Number (if known)
#### K180448
Device Name INSPIRE 8M Hollow Fiber Oxygenator
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The INSPIRE 8M is intended for use in adult and small adult surgical procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass. It provides gas exchange support and blood temperature control. INSPIRE 8M is intended to be used for 6 hours or less.
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| SUBMITTER: | Sorin Group Italia S.r.I.<br>86, Via Statale 12 Nord<br>41037 Mirandola (MO) ITALY |
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| CONTACT PERSON: | Luigi Vecchi<br>Phone: 39 0535 29811<br>Fax: 39 0535 25229 |
| DATE PREPARED: | March 6, 2018 |
| DEVICE TRADE NAME: | INSPIRE 6F M |
| COMMON NAME: | Hollow fiber oxygenator |
| CLASSIFICATION NAME,<br>REGULATION & PRODUCT<br>CODE: | Cardiopulmonary Bypass Oxygenator, 870.4350, DTZ<br>Cardiopulmonary Bypass Heat Exchanger, 870.4240, DTR<br>Cardiopulmonary Bypass Arterial Line Blood Filter, 870.4260, DTM |
| PREDICATE DEVICE: | INSPIRE 6F M (K120185) |
### DEVICE DESCRIPTION:
The device consists of an oxygenator with an integrated heat exchanger. The INSPIRE model 6F M also has an integrated arterial filter.
The INSPIRE 6F M device can be operated at flow rates up to 6 liters per minute (I/min).
The hollow fiber membrane oxygenator provides oxygenation and carbon dioxide removal from venous blood or suction blood. The integrated heat exchanger controls blood temperature and allows the use of hypothermia or aids in the maintenance of normothermia during surgery. The integrated arterial filter provides additional protection aqainst air and solid emboli.
The device is a modified version of the currently marketed INSPIRE 6F M products.
### INDICATIONS FOR USE:
INSPIRE 6F M is intended for use in adult and small adult surgical procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass. It provides gas exchange support and blood temperature control. INSPIRE 6F M integrated arterial filter provides additional protection against air and solid emboli. INSPIRE 6F M is intended to be used for 6 hours or less.
### TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- 1. The size of the qas outlet port was changed from 1/4" to 3/8".
- 2. The Instructions for Use were revised to reflect the gas outlet port size change and provide additional information regarding moisture and the potential for obstructions.
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- 3. The Instructions for Use were also updated to provide additional information and clarifications about the use of the device.
#### NON CLINICAL TEST RESULTS:
Additional ISO 10993-1 testing was not required as there were no changes to the device materials.
### IN VITRO TEST RESULTS:
Testing was performed to compare devices with the modified and predicate gas outlet port. This performance testing was conducted on sterile aged devices; accelerated aging for a period of time equivalent to at least 3 years as per device labeling.
The oxygenating module with the modified gas outlet port successfully met all acceptance criteria for moisture handling.
### CONCLUSIONS:
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| SUBMITTER: | Sorin Group Italia S.r.I.<br>86, Via Statale 12 Nord<br>41037 Mirandola (MO) ITALY |
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| CONTACT PERSON: | Luigi Vecchi<br>Phone: 39 0535 29811<br>Fax: 39 0535 25229 |
| DATE PREPARED: | March 6, 2018 |
| DEVICE TRADE NAME: | INSPIRE 6M |
| COMMON NAME: | Hollow fiber oxygenator |
| CLASSIFICATION NAME,<br>REGULATION & PRODUCT<br>CODE: | Cardiopulmonary Bypass Oxygenator, 870.4350, DTZ<br>Cardiopulmonary Bypass Heat Exchanger, 870.4240, DTR |
| PREDICATE DEVICE: | INSPIRE 6M (K113626) |
### DEVICE DESCRIPTION:
The device consists of an oxygenator with an integrated heat exchanger.
The INSPIRE 6M device can be operated at flow rates up to 6 liters per minute (I/min).
The hollow fiber membrane oxygenator provides oxygenation and carbon dioxide removal from venous blood or suction blood. The integrated heat exchanger controls blood temperature and allows the use of hypothermia or aids in the maintenance of normothermia during surgery.
The device is a modified version of the currently marketed INSPIRE 6M products.
### INDICATIONS FOR USE:
INSPIRE 6M is intended for use in adult and small adult surgical procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass. It provides gas exchange support and blood temperature control. INSPIRE 6M is intended to be used for 6 hours or less.
### TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- 1. The size of the gas outlet port was changed from 1/4" to 3/8".
- 2. The Instructions for Use were revised to reflect the qas outlet port size change and provide additional information regarding moisture and the potential for obstructions.
- 3. The Instructions for Use were also updated to provide additional information and clarifications about the use of the device.
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#### NON CLINICAL TEST RESULTS:
Additional ISO 10993-1 testing was not required as there were no changes to the device materials.
### IN VITRO TEST RESULTS:
Testing was performed to compare devices with the modified and predicate gas outlet port. This performance testing was conducted on sterile aged devices; accelerated aging for a period of time equivalent to at least 3 years as per device labeling.
The oxygenating module with the modified gas outlet port successfully met all acceptance criteria for moisture handling.
### CONCLUSIONS:
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| SUBMITTER: | Sorin Group Italia S.r.I.<br>86, Via Statale 12 Nord<br>41037 Mirandola (MO) ITALY |
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| CONTACT PERSON: | Luigi Vecchi<br>Phone: 39 0535 29811<br>Fax: 39 0535 25229 |
| DATE PREPARED: | March 6, 2018 |
| DEVICE TRADE NAME: | INSPIRE 8F M |
| COMMON NAME: | Hollow fiber oxygenator |
| CLASSIFICATION NAME,<br>REGULATION &<br>PRODUCT CODE: | Cardiopulmonary Bypass Oxygenator, 870.4350, DTZ<br>Cardiopulmonary Bypass Heat Exchanger, 870.4240, DTR<br>Cardiopulmonary Bypass Arterial Line Blood Filter, 870.4260, DTM |
| PREDICATE DEVICE: | INSPIRE 8F M (K121536) |
### DEVICE DESCRIPTION:
The device consists of an oxygenator with an integrated heat exchanger. The INSPIRE model 8F M also has an integrated arterial filter.
The INSPIRE 8F M device can be operated at flow rates up to 8 liters per minute (I/min).
The hollow fiber membrane oxygenator provides oxygenation and carbon dioxide removal from venous blood or suction blood. The integrated heat exchanger controls blood temperature and allows the use of hypothermia or aids in the maintenance of normothermia during surgery. The integrated arterial filter provides additional protection aqainst air and solid emboli.
The device is a modified version of the currently marketed INSPIRE 8F M products.
### INDICATIONS FOR USE:
INSPIRE 8F M is intended for use in adult and small adult surgical procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass. It provides gas exchange support and blood temperature control. INSPIRE 8F M integrated arterial filter provides additional protection against air and solid emboli. INSPIRE 8F M is intended to be used for 6 hours or less.
### TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- 1. The size of the gas outlet port was changed from 1/4" to 3/8".
- 2. The Instructions for Use were revised to reflect the gas outlet port size change and provide additional information regarding moisture and the potential for obstructions.
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- 3. The Instructions for Use were also updated to provide additional information and clarifications about the use of the device.
#### NON CLINICAL TEST RESULTS:
Additional ISO 10993-1 testing was not required as there were no changes to the device materials.
### IN VITRO TEST RESULTS:
Testing was performed to compare devices with the modified and predicate gas outlet port. This performance testing was conducted on sterile aged devices; accelerated aging for a period of time equivalent to at least 3 years as per device labeling.
The oxygenating module with the modified gas outlet port successfully met all acceptance criteria for moisture handling.
### CONCLUSIONS:
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| SUBMITTER: | Sorin Group Italia S.r.I.<br>86, Via Statale 12 Nord<br>41037 Mirandola (MO) ITALY |
|-------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CONTACT PERSON: | Luigi Vecchi<br>Phone: 39 0535 29811<br>Fax: 39 0535 25229 |
| DATE PREPARED: | March 6, 2018 |
| DEVICE TRADE NAME: | INSPIRE 8M |
| COMMON NAME: | Hollow fiber oxygenator |
| CLASSIFICATION NAME,<br>REGULATION & PRODUCT<br>CODE: | Cardiopulmonary Bypass Oxygenator, 870.4350, DTZ<br>Cardiopulmonary Bypass Heat Exchanger, 870.4240, DTR |
| PREDICATE DEVICE: | INSPIRE 8M (K121229) |
### DEVICE DESCRIPTION:
The device consists of an oxygenator with an integrated heat exchanger.
The INSPIRE 8M device can be operated at flow rates up to 8 liters per minute (I/min).
The hollow fiber membrane oxygenator provides oxygenation and carbon dioxide removal from venous blood or suction blood. The integrated heat exchanger controls blood temperature and allows the use of hypothermia or aids in the maintenance of normothermia during surgery.
The device is a modified version of the currently marketed INSPIRE 8M products.
### INDICATIONS FOR USE:
The INSPIRE 8M is intended for use in adult and small adult surgical procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass. It provides gas exchange support and blood temperature control. INSPIRE 8M is intended to be used for 6 hours or less.
### TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- 1. The size of the gas outlet port was changed from 1/4" to 3/8".
- 2. The Instructions for Use were revised to reflect the qas outlet port size change and provide additional information regarding moisture and the potential for obstructions.
- 3. The Instructions for Use were also updated to provide additional information and clarifications about the use of the device.
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#### NON CLINICAL TEST RESULTS:
Additional ISO 10993-1 testing was not required as there were no changes to the device materials.
### IN VITRO TEST RESULTS:
Testing was performed to compare devices with the modified and predicate gas outlet port. This performance testing was conducted on sterile aged devices; accelerated aging for a period of time equivalent to at least 3 years as per device labeling.
The oxygenating module with the modified gas outlet port successfully met all acceptance criteria for moisture handling.
### CONCLUSIONS:
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