PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System
K180698 · Smith & Nephew Medical Limited · OMP · Aug 21, 2018 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K180698
Device Name
PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System
Applicant
Smith & Nephew Medical Limited
Product Code
OMP · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Aug 21, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4780
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
PICO 7 is indicated for patients who would benefit from a suction device (NPWT) as it may promote wound healing via removal of low to moderate levels of exudate and infectious materials. Appropriate wound types include: - Chronic - Acute - Traumatic - Subacute and dehisced wounds - Partial-thickness burns - Ulcers (such as diabetic or pressure) - Flaps and grafts - Closed Surgical incisions PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System is suitable for use both in a hospital and homecare setting.
Device Story
PICO 7 is a portable, electro-mechanical negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) system. It consists of a pump connected via flexible tubing to a super-absorbent adhesive dressing. The system applies negative pressure (-60 to -100 mmHg) to the wound site to remove exudate and infectious materials. The pump includes a check valve to isolate internal air leaks from the pressure sensor and a manifold for pressure regulation. It is intended for use in hospital and homecare settings by clinicians or patients. The device features visual indicators for dressing saturation, air leaks, and battery status. The healthcare provider monitors these indicators to ensure system integrity and therapeutic efficacy. The device benefits patients by promoting wound healing through continuous negative pressure.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Wound model testing demonstrated fluid management at low (0.6 g/cm²/24h) and moderate (1.1 g/cm²/24h) flow rates, maintaining -60 to -100 mmHg pressure for >95% of test duration. Indicator performance testing confirmed detection of dressing saturation, air leaks, and low battery states. Acoustic testing confirmed noise levels <35dB (LAFmax). Shelf life validated for 18 months via real-time and accelerated aging.
Technological Characteristics
Portable electro-mechanical pump; flexible tubing; super-absorbent adhesive dressing. Features a check valve and resized manifold. Powered by battery. Complies with AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 60601-1-11, and IEC 62366. Sterile, single-use components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring NPWT for removal of low to moderate exudate and infectious materials to promote healing. Applicable to chronic, acute, traumatic, subacute, dehisced wounds, partial-thickness burns, ulcers (diabetic/pressure), flaps, grafts, and closed surgical incisions. Suitable for hospital and homecare use.
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.
Predicate Devices
PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System (K172005)
PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System (K151436)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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August 21, 2018
Smith & Nephew Medical Limited % Kulsum Master Director Regulatory Affairs, US Region Smith & Nephew 7000 West William Cannon Drive Austin, Texas 78735
Re: K180698
Trade/Device Name: PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4780 Regulation Name: Powered Suction Pump Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OMP Dated: May 10, 2018 Received: May 14, 2018
Dear Kulsum Master:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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,
# David Krause -S
- for Binita S. Ashar, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S. Director Division of Surgical Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K180698
Device Name
PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System
Indications for Use (Describe)
PICO 7 is indicated for patients who would benefit from a suction device (NPWT) as it may promote wound healing via removal of low to moderate levels of exudate and infectious materials.
Appropriate wound types include:
- Chronic
- Acute
- Traumatic
- Subacute and dehisced wounds
- Partial-thickness burns
- Ulcers (such as diabetic or pressure)
- Flaps and grafts
- Closed Surgical incisions
PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System is suitable for use both in a hospital and homecare setting.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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K180698
# 510(K) SUMMARY
## PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System
| General Information | |
|------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
| Submitter Name/Address: | Smith & Nephew Medical Limited |
| | 101 Hessle Road, |
| | Hull |
| | HU3 2BN |
| | United Kingdom |
| Establishment Registration Number: | 8043484 |
| Contact Person: | Lavinia Tompkins, Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist |
| Phone Number | +44 1482 225181 |
| Date Prepared: | July 16, 2018 |
| Application Correspondent: | Smith & Nephew Inc. |
| | 7000 West William Cannon Drive, |
| | Austin, |
| | Texas, 78735, |
| | USA |
| Contact Person: | Kulsum Master, Director Regulatory Affairs, US Region |
| Phone Number: | +1 512-358-5720 |
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| Device Description | | |
|-----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|--|
| 510(k) Number: | K180698 | |
| Trade Name: | PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure<br>Wound Therapy System | |
| Common or Usual Name: | Negative Pressure Wound Therapy<br>powered suction pump | |
| Classification Name: | Powered suction pump (21 CFR<br>878.4780) | |
| Regulatory Class: | Class II | |
| Product Code: | OMP | |
#### Predicate Device Information
| | Primary Predicate Device | Secondary Predicate Device |
|-----------------|----------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
| 510(k) Number: | K172005 | K151436 |
| Device: | PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System | PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System |
| Clearance Date: | February 02, 2018 | January 28, 2016 |
### Device Description
PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System is a small, lightweight, portable, electro-mechanical pump system connected through a flexible tube to a super-absorbent, gentle adhesive dressing. Secondary fixation strips are also provided to ensure an adequate seal is achieved. The pump, the dressing and fixation strips are supplied sterile and for single use. PICO 7 was designed to deliver negative pressure wound therapy to low and to moderate exudate levels of acute and chronic wound types. PICO 7 Single Use Negative
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Pressure Wound Therapy System is suitable for use in both a hospital and homecare setting.
#### Indications for Use
PICO 7 is indicated for patients who would benefit from a suction device (NPWT) as it may promote wound healing via removal of low to moderate levels of exudate and infectious materials.
Appropriate wound types include:
- Chronic .
- Acute .
- Traumatic .
- Subacute and dehisced wounds ●
- Partial-thickness burns ●
- Ulcers (such as diabetic or pressure) ●
- Flaps and grafts ●
- Closed surgical incisions .
PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System is suitable for use in both a hospital and homecare setting.
### Comparison between New and Primary Predicate Device
The Indications for Use statement of the PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System is identical to that of the primary and secondary predicate devices. The technological principal for delivering the negative pressure wound therapy for both the subject and predicate devices are identical. The main differences between the subject device and the primary predicate device are:
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- 1) Introduction of a check valve (1-way valve) into the PICO 7 device to isolate the internal air leak caused by the normal operation of the pump mechanism from the pressure sensor.
- 2) To enable the addition of the check valve (1-way valve), the manifold within the device casing required resizing.
- 3) Minor software amendments which have been submitted as part of this 510(k) application. The amendments do not affect the performance, function, or indicators of the device.
- 4) Extension of shelf life of PICO 7 system from 6 to 18 months.
The following testing has been completed on the subject device:
### Non-Clinical Tests (Bench)
#### Wound Model Testing
Wound model testing was conducted on PICO 7 Kits (10x20cm and 25x25cm dressings) at low and moderate flow rate in vertical and horizontal positions.
The results of the tests showed that all of the dressings managed fluid at a flow rate modelling a low (0.6 g/cm²/24 hours) and a moderately exuding wound (1.1 g/cm²/24 hours) respectively for a simulated wound of 25% of the dressing absorbent pad area. The results also showed that the dressings maintained negative pressure within the test requirements of -60 mmHg to -100 mmHg for a minimum of 95% of the test time at the simulated wound base throughout the test. Based on the results of the tests it can be concluded that the PICO 7 systems can be used for their intended purposes.
### Visual Indicator Performance Testing
- . Dressing Full Indicator
Testing was conducted on the PICO 7 system using water and simulated wound fluid to simulate a worst case scenario where the dressing reaches
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maximum capacity and the filter in the dressing becomes blocked with fluid.
All test results showed when the dressings reached their maximum capacity the subject device was able to detect blockages and activate the "dressing full" indicator no later than 2 hours after the occlusion had occurred.
Based on the test results, it can be concluded that the PICO 7 devices can be used for their intended purposes.
#### Air Leak Indicator .
Air leak testing was conducted on PICO 7 by introducing deliberate air leaks into the system to show that when the system has a high leak rate, the leak indicators activate to alert the user to inspect the dressing application and address the point of air ingress/ air leak.
Test results showed that air leak indicator was activated at specified time points in line with the test requirements representing the initial application of the system to achieve the therapeutic negative pressure range of -60mmHg to -100mmHg (target -80mmHg); and maintenance of the therapeutic pressure range.
Based on the test results, it can be concluded that the PICO 7 devices can be used for their intended purposes.
#### Low Battery Indicator .
Low battery indicator testing of the PICO 7 system at pre-defined time periods which allow users to respond to the battery state.
The device was operated until the "battery low" indicator was activated, once activated, the device was continued to be operated for a minimum of a further 12 hours to ensure that the device reached "critical battery low" state.
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All test results showed that the "battery low" indicator activated and flashed for a minimum of 12 hours prior to the device entering "critical low battery" state and that once the device had entered the "critical low battery" state, pressing the play/pause button of the device enabled the "battery low" indicator to flash 3 times.
Based on the test results, it can be concluded that the PICO 7 devices can be used for their intended purposes.
#### Acoustic Testing
Acoustic testing was conducted to demonstrate that the level of noise emitted from the subject device whilst addressing the internal air leak caused by the normal operation of the pump mechanism remained acceptable as defined within ANSI/AAMI HE75:2009/(R)/2013 in line with the recommendation for frequent peaks at night in a convalescent area.
Test results showed that during the normal operation of the pump mechanism, the subject device emitted an average noise level of 27.6dB and that the maximum noise emitted by the device (LAFmax) did not exceed 35dB in accordance with ANSI/AAMI HE75:2009/(R)/2013.
Based on the test results, it can be concluded that the PICO 7 devices can be used for their intended purposes.
#### Electromagnetic Compatibility and Electrical Safety Testing
PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System has been tested and assessed respectively and has been found to be in compliance with the following standards:
- AAMI / ANSI ES60601-1:2005/(R)2012 And A1:2012 C1:2009/(R)2012 And A2:2010/(R)2012 (Consolidated Text) Medical Electrical Equipment -
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Part 1: General Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance (IEC 60601-1:2005, MOD)
- IEC 60601-1-2 Edition 4.0 2014-02 Medical Electrical Equipment Part . 1-2: General Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance -Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Disturbances - Requirements And Tests
- IEC 60601-1-6 Edition 3.1 2016-10 Medical Electrical Equipment Part . 1-6: General Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance -Collateral Standard: Usability
- IEC 60601-1-11 Edition 2.0 2015-01 Medical Electrical Equipment Part . 1-11: General Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance - Collateral Standard: Requirements For Medical Electrical Equipment And Medical Electrical Systems Used In The Home Healthcare Environment
- IEC 62366 Medical Devices Application of Usability Engineering to . Medical Devices
### Shelf Life
The PICO 7 system has been evaluated using real time and accelerating ageing challenge conditions and a combination of simulated wound model testing as well as specification testing to demonstrate system functionality over the duration of the shelf life.
Test results showed that all dressings managed fluid at a flow rate modelling a low (0.6 g/cm²/24 hours) and a moderately exuding wound (1.1 g/cm²/24 hours) respectively for a simulated wound of 25% of the dressing absorbent pad area. The results also showed that the dressings maintained negative pressure within the test requirements of -60 mmHg to -100 mmHg for a minimum of 95% of the test time at the simulated wound base throughout the test. Furthermore, all specification test results complied with the acceptance criteria as defined within the test requirements. The results of all tests showed that the subject device was able to maintain its functionality over the duration of the ageing study and that a
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shelf life of 18 months can be applied to the PICO 7 system. Therefore, it can be concluded that the PICO 7 systems can be used for their intended purposes.
#### Conclusions
In establishing substantial equivalence to the predicate device, Smith & Nephew Medical Ltd evaluated the indications for use, materials, technology, product specifications and energy requirements of the device. Performance testing, service life testing and electrical safety testing has been completed to demonstrate that the PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System is substantially equivalent to the primary and secondary predicate devices for the intended use.
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