K181216 · Hamilton Medical AG · CBK · Aug 2, 2019 · Anesthesiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K181216
Device Name
HAMILTON-T1, HAMILTON-C1
Applicant
Hamilton Medical AG
Product Code
CBK · Anesthesiology
Decision Date
Aug 2, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 868.5895
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
The HAMILTON-C1 ventilator is intended to provide positive pressure ventilatory support or continuous flow of respiratory gases to adults and pediatrics, and optionally infants and neonates. Intended areas of use: · In the intensive care ward, intermediate care ward, emergency ward, long term acute care hospital or in the recovery room · During transfer of ventilated patients within the hospital The HAMILTON-C1 ventilator is a medical device intended for use by qualified, trained personnel under the direction of a physician and within the limits of its stated technical specifications. The HAMILTON-T1 ventilator is intended to provide positive pressure ventilatory support or continuous flow of respiratory gases to adults and pediatrics, and optionally infants and neonates. Intended areas of use: · In the intensive care ward, intermediate care ward, emergency ward, long term acute care hospital or in the recovery room · For emergency medical care · During transport within and outside the hospital · During transfer by rescue vehicles, fixed wing aircraft, helicopter or ship The HAMILTON-T1 ventilator is a medical device intended for use by qualified, trained personnel under the direction of a physician and within the limits of its stated technical specifications.
Device Story
HAMILTON-C1/T1 are continuous ventilators providing invasive/non-invasive support; inputs include air/gas mixture, SpO2 sensor data (Masimo or Nihon Kohden), and patient physiological parameters; device transforms inputs via automated ventilation (Adaptive Support Ventilation - ASV) and control settings to deliver respiratory gases; outputs include ventilatory support, monitoring data, and alarms; used in hospitals, emergency wards, and transport (T1 only) by trained personnel; healthcare providers use output to adjust ventilation parameters; benefits include optimized respiratory support for patients ranging from neonates to adults; new features include cFlow (continuous gas delivery), speaking valve compatibility for tracheostomized patients, and Nihon Kohden SpO2 sensor integration.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance and non-clinical data provided, including software verification/validation, waveform comparison for speaking valve feature, and compatibility testing for cFlow and SpO2 sensors. Compliance with standards including IEC 60601-1, ISO 80601-2-12, and IEC 62304 demonstrated.
Technological Characteristics
Critical care ventilators; invasive/non-invasive modes; ASV algorithm; SpO2 monitoring (Masimo/Nihon Kohden); cFlow gas delivery; speaking valve support. Standards: ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, ISO 80601-2-12, IEC 60601-1-8, IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 62366, IEC 62304, ISO 80601-2-55, ISO 80601-2-61. Software level of concern: Major.
Indications for Use
Indicated for positive pressure ventilatory support or continuous flow of respiratory gases for adults, pediatrics, and optionally infants and neonates in intensive, intermediate, emergency, long-term acute care, recovery, and transport settings.
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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August 2, 2019
Hamilton Medical AG Annemarie Weideli Quality Engineer Via Crusch 8 Bonaduz, 7402 Ch
Re: K181216
Trade/Device Name: Hamilton-C1, Hamilton-T1 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5895 Regulation Name: Continuous Ventilator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: CBK, DQA Dated: November 7, 2018 Received: November 13, 2018
## Dear Annemarie Weideli:
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,
James Lee, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT1C: Division of ENT, Sleep Disordered Breathing, Respiratory and Anesthesia Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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| DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
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| Food and Drug Administration |
## Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2020 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K181216
Device Name HAMILTON-C1
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The HAMILTON-C1 ventilator is intended to provide positive pressure ventilatory support or continuous flow of respiratory gases to adults and pediatrics, and optionally infants and neonates.
Intended areas of use:
· In the intensive care ward, intermediate care ward, emergency ward, long term acute care hospital or in the recovery room
· During transfer of ventilated patients within the hospital
The HAMILTON-C1 ventilator is a medical device intended for use by qualified, trained personnel under the direction of a physician and within the limits of its stated technical specifications.
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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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
### Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2020 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K181216
Device Name HAMILTON-T1
Indications for Use (Describe)
The HAMILTON-T1 ventilator is intended to provide positive pressure ventilatory support or continuous flow of respiratory gases to adults and pediatrics, and optionally infants and neonates.
Intended areas of use:
· In the intensive care ward, intermediate care ward, emergency ward, long term acute care hospital or in the recovery room
- · For emergency medical care
- · During transport within and outside the hospital
- · During transfer by rescue vehicles, fixed wing aircraft, helicopter or ship
The HAMILTON-T1 ventilator is a medical device intended for use by qualified, trained personnel under the direction of a physician and within the limits of its stated technical specifications.
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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# 510(k) SUMMARY
#### l. SUBMITTER:
Hamilton Medical AG Via Crusch 8 Bonaduz, 7402 SWITZERLAND
Phone: +41 58 610 15 68 Fax: +41 58 610 00 20
Contact Person: Frederike Brühschwein-Mandic, Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs Preparation Date: March 20, 2018
Establishment Registration Number: 3001421318
#### II. Device:
| Trade Name: | HAMILTON-C1, HAMILTON-T1<br>Collectively referred to as the HAMILTON-C1/T1 ventilators |
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| Classification Name: | Ventilator, Continuous |
| Regulation: | 21 CFR 868.5895 |
| Product Code: | CBK (secondary: DQA) |
| Device Classification: | 2 |
#### lll. PREDICATE DEVICES:
HAMILTON-C1/T1 (K140939) (Predicate Device)
#### IV. REFERENCE DEVICE
HAMILTON-C3 (K161450) Nihon Kohden NKV-550 Series Ventilator System (K181695) Esprit Ventilator Speaking mode Option (K071212)
#### V. DEVICE DESCRIPTION:
The HAMILTON-C1 and HAMILTON-T1 ventilators are designed for adults, pediatrics, infants and neonatal patients requiring invasive or non-invasive ventilation support. All ventilators cover a range of clinical requirements, including invasive ventilation, automated ventilation with Adaptive Support Ventilation (ASV), and Non-Invasive Ventilation.
The previously cleared ventilators, HAMILTON-C1 and HAMILTON-T1 (both K140939), have been bundled together in this 510(k) submission in order to add the following new features:
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A modification to the software allows compatibility with the Nihon Kohden -SpO2 sensors to be used with HAMIILTON-C1 and HAMILTON-T1 ventilators. These ventilators are already compatible and cleared for use with Masimo SpO2 sensors (K140939).
- cFlow was added, which continuously delivers an air/gas mixture.
- -A modification to the software, which allows HAMILTON-C1/T1 ventilators to be compatible for use with speaking valves. A speaking valve allows tracheostomized adult and pediatric patients to communicate verbally.
#### VI. INDICATIONS FOR USE
The HAMILTON-C1 ventilator is intended to provide positive pressure ventilatory support to adults and pediatrics, and optionally infants and neonates.
Intended areas of use:
- -In the intensive care ward, intermediate care ward, emergency ward, long term acute care hospital or in the recovery room
- -During transfer of ventilated patients within the hospital
The HAMILTON-C1 ventilator is a medical device intended for use by qualified, trained personnel under the direction of a physician and within the limits of its stated technical specifications.
The HAMILTON-T1 ventilator is intended to provide positive pressure ventilatory support to adults and pediatrics, and optionally infants and neonates.
Intended areas of use:
- -In the intensive care ward, intermediate care ward, emergency ward, long term acute care hospital or in the recovery room
- । For emergency medical care
- -During transport within and outside the hospital
- During transfer by rescue vehicles, fixed wing aircraft, helicopter or ship -
The HAMILTON-T1 ventilator is a medical device intended for use by qualified, trained personnel under the direction of a physician and within the limits of its stated technical specifications.
#### VII. SUMMARY OF THE TECHNOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS COMPARISON WITH THE PREDICATED DEVICES
## Table 1: Comparison of the HAMILTON-C1/T1 with the predicate devices
| Parameter | HAMILTON-C1/T1<br>(Proposed device ) | HAMILTON-C1/T1<br>(Predicate device ) | Comparison |
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| Indications of Use | <b>HAMILTON-C1:</b><br>The HAMILTON-C1 ventilator is<br>intended to provide positive<br>pressure ventilatory support to<br>adults and pediatrics, and<br>optionally infants and neonates. | <b>HAMILTON-C1:</b><br>The HAMILTON-C1 ventilator is<br>intended to provide positive pressure<br>ventilatory support to adults and<br>pediatrics, and optionally infants and<br>neonates. | <b>HAMILTON-C1</b><br>and<br><b>HAMILTON-<br/>T1:</b><br>Equivalent |
| Parameter | HAMILTON-C1/T1<br>(Proposed device ) | HAMILTON-C1/T1<br>(Predicate device ) | Comparison |
| | Intended areas of use:<br>• In the intensive care ward,<br>intermediate care ward,<br>emergency ward, long term acute<br>care hospital, or in the recovery<br>room<br>• During transfer of ventilated<br>patients within the hospital<br>The HAMILTON-C1 ventilator is a<br>medical device intended for use<br>by qualified, trained personnel<br>under the direction of a physician<br>and within the limits of its stated<br>technical specifications. | Intended areas of use:<br>• In the intensive care ward,<br>intermediate care ward, emergency<br>ward, long term acute care hospital, or<br>in the recovery room<br>• During transfer of ventilated patients<br>within the hospital<br>The HAMILTON-C1 ventilator is a<br>medical device intended for use by<br>qualified, trained personnel under the<br>direction of a physician and within the<br>limits of its stated technical<br>specifications. | |
| | HAMILTON-T1:<br>The HAMILTON-T1 ventilator is<br>intended to provide positive<br>pressure ventilatory support to<br>adults, pediatrics, and optionally<br>infants and neonates. | HAMILTON-T1:<br>The HAMILTON-T1 ventilator is<br>intended to provide positive pressure<br>ventilatory support to adults,<br>pediatrics, and optionally infants and<br>neonates. | |
| | Intended areas of use:<br>• In the intensive care ward,<br>intermediate care ward,<br>emergency ward, long term<br>acute care hospital or in the<br>recovery room<br>• For emergency medical care<br>• During transport within and<br>outside the hospital<br>• During transfer by rescue<br>vehicles, fixed wing aircraft,<br>helicopter or ship | Intended areas of use:<br>• In the intensive care ward,<br>intermediate care ward,<br>emergency ward, long term acute<br>care hospital or in the recovery<br>room<br>• For emergency medical care<br>• During transport within and<br>outside the hospital<br>• During transfer by rescue vehicles,<br>fixed wing aircraft, helicopter or<br>ship | |
| | The HAMILTON-T1 ventilator is a<br>medical device intended for use<br>by qualified, trained personnel<br>under the direction of a physician<br>and within the limits of its stated<br>technical specifications. | The HAMILTON-T1 ventilator is a<br>medical device intended for use by<br>qualified, trained personnel under the<br>direction of a physician and within the<br>limits of its stated technical<br>specifications. | |
| Control settings<br>(Ranges) Adult/Ped | HAMILTON-C1 and HAMILTON-<br>T1:<br>• Apnea backup (On, automatic,<br>off)<br>• ETS (5 to 80%)<br>• Flow (2-60l/min)<br>• Flow trigger (0.1 to 20 l/min,<br>off) | HAMILTON-C1 and HAMILTON-T1:<br>• Apnea backup (On, automatic, off)<br>• ETS (5 to 80%)<br>• Flow trigger (0.1 to 20 l/min, off)<br>• Gender (Male, female)<br>• Loudness, alarm signals (1 to 10)<br>• %MinVol (25 to 350%)<br>• O2 monitoring (On, off) | HAMILTON-C1<br>and<br>HAMILTON-<br>T1:<br>Substantially<br>Equivalent |
| Parameter | HAMILTON-C1/T1<br>(Proposed device ) | HAMILTON-C1/T1<br>(Predicate device ) | Comparison |
| | • Gender (Male, female)<br>• Loudness, alarm signals (1 to 10)<br>• %MinVol (25 to 350%)<br>• O2 monitoring (On, off)<br>• CO2 monitoring (On, off)<br>• SpO2 monitoring (On, off)<br>• Oxygen (21 to 100%)<br>• Pasvlimit (5 to 60 cm)<br>• Patient height (30 to 250 cm)<br>• Pcontrol (5 to 60 cmH2O)<br>• PEEP/CPAP (0 to 35 cmH2O)<br>• Pinsp (5 to 60 cmH2O)<br>• P-ramp (0 to 2000 ms)<br>• Psupport (0 to 60 cmH2O)<br>• Phigh (0 to 60 cmH2O)<br>• Plow (0 to 35 cmH2O)<br>• Rate (1 to 80 b/min)<br>• Sigh (On, off)<br>• Thigh (0.1 to 40 s)<br>• TI (0.1 to 12 s)<br>• Tlmax (1 to 3 s)<br>• Tlow (0.2 to 40 s)<br>• Vt (20 to 2000 ml) | • CO2 monitoring (On, off)<br>• SpO2 monitoring (On, off)<br>• Oxygen (21 to 100%)<br>• Pasvlimit (5 to 60 cm)<br>• Patient height (30 to 250 cm)<br>• Pcontrol (5 to 60 cmH2O)<br>• PEEP/CPAP (0 to 35 cmH2O)<br>• Pinsp (5 to 60 cmH2O)<br>• P-ramp (0 to 2000 ms)<br>• Psupport (0 to 60 cmH2O)<br>• Phigh (0 to 60 cmH2O)<br>• Plow (0 to 35 cmH2O)<br>• Rate (1 to 80 b/min)<br>• Sigh (On, off)<br>• Thigh (0.1 to 40 s)<br>• TI (0.1 to 12 s)<br>• Tlmax (1 to 3 s)<br>• Tlow (0.2 to 40 s)<br>• Vt (20 to 2000 ml) | |
| Control settings<br>(Ranges) NEO | HAMILTON-C1 and HAMILTON-T1:<br>• Apnea backup (On, automatic, off)<br>• ETS (5 to 80%)<br>• Flow (2-12 l/min)<br>• Flow trigger (0.1 to 20 l/min, off)<br>• Loudness, alarm signals (1 to 10)<br>• O2 monitoring (On, off)<br>• CO2 monitoring (On, off)<br>• SpO2 monitoring (On, off)<br>• Oxygen (21 to 100%)<br>• Pcontrol (0 to 45 cmH2O)<br>• PEEP/CPAP (3 to 25 cmH2O)<br>• Pinsp (3 to 45 cmH2O)<br>• P-ramp (0 to 600 ms)<br>• Psupport (0 to 45 cmH2O)<br>• Phigh (0 to 45 cmH2O)<br>• Plow (0 to 25 cmH2O)<br>• Rate (1 to 80 b/min)<br>• Thigh (0.1 to 40 s)<br>• TI (0.1 to 12 s)<br>• Tlmax (1 to 3 s)<br>• Tlow (0.25 to 40 s) | HAMILTON-C1 and HAMILTON-T1:<br>• Apnea backup (On, automatic, off)<br>• ETS (5 to 80%)<br>• Flow trigger (0.1 to 20 l/min, off)<br>• Loudness, alarm signals (1 to 10)<br>• O2 monitoring (On, off)<br>• CO2 monitoring (On, off)<br>• SpO2 monitoring (On, off)<br>• Oxygen (21 to 100%)<br>• Pcontrol (0 to 45 cmH2O)<br>• PEEP/CPAP (3 to 25 cmH2O)<br>• Pinsp (3 to 45 cmH2O)<br>• P-ramp (0 to 600 ms)<br>• Psupport (0 to 45 cmH2O)<br>• Phigh (0 to 45 cmH2O)<br>• Plow (0 to 25 cmH2O)<br>• Rate (1 to 80 b/min)<br>• Thigh (0.1 to 40 s)<br>• TI (0.1 to 12 s)<br>• Tlmax (1 to 3 s)<br>• Tlow (0.25 to 40 s)<br>• Vt (2 to 300 ml)<br>• Weight (0.2 kg to 30 kg) | HAMILTON-C1<br>and<br>HAMILTON-<br>T1:<br>Substantially<br>Equivalent |
| | • Vt (2 to 300 ml) | | |
| Parameter | HAMILTON-C1/T1<br>(Proposed device) | HAMILTON-C1/T1<br>(Predicate device) | Comparison |
| | • Weight (0.2 kg to 30 kg) | | |
| Control settings<br>(Default settings)<br>Adult/Ped | HAMILTON-C1 and HAMILTON-T1:<br>• Apnea backup (On)<br>• ETS (25%)<br>• Flow (15 l/min)<br>• Flow trigger (5 l/min)<br>• Gender (Male)<br>• Loudness, alarm signals (5)<br>• %MinVol (100%)<br>• O2 monitoring (On)<br>• CO2 monitoring (Off)<br>• SpO2 monitoring (Off)<br>• Oxygen (50%)<br>• Pasvlimit (30 cm)<br>• Patient height (174 cm)<br>• Pcontrol (15 cmH2O)<br>• PEEP/CPAP (5 cmH2O)<br>• Pinsp (15 cmH2O)<br>• P-ramp (50 ms)<br>• Psupport (15 cmH2O)<br>• Phigh (20 cmH2O)<br>• Plow (5 cmH2O)<br>• Rate (10 b/min)<br>• Sigh (Off)<br>• Thigh (2.0 s)<br>• TI (1 s)<br>• Tlmax (1.5 s)<br>• Tlow (4.0 s)<br>• Vt (700 ml) | HAMILTON-C1 and HAMILTON-T1:<br>• Apnea backup (On)<br>• ETS (25%)<br>• Flow trigger (5 l/min)<br>• Gender (Male)<br>• Loudness, alarm signals (5)<br>• %MinVol (100%)<br>• O2 monitoring (On)<br>• CO2 monitoring (Off)<br>• SpO2 monitoring (Off)<br>• Oxygen (50%)<br>• Pasvlimit (30 cm)<br>• Patient height (174 cm)<br>• Pcontrol (15 cmH2O)<br>• PEEP/CPAP (5 cmH2O)<br>• Pinsp (15 cmH2O)<br>• P-ramp (50 ms)<br>• Psupport (15 cmH2O)<br>• Phigh (20 cmH2O)<br>• Plow (5 cmH2O)<br>• Rate (10 b/min)<br>• Sigh (Off)<br>• Thigh (2.0 s)<br>• TI (1 s)<br>• Tlmax (1.5 s)<br>• Tlow (4.0 s)<br>• Vt (700 ml) | HAMILTON-C1<br>and<br>HAMILTON-<br>T1:<br>Substantially<br>Equivalent |
| Control settings<br>(Default settings)<br>Neo | HAMILTON-C1 and HAMILTON-T1:<br>• Apnea backup (On)<br>• ETS (25%)<br>• Flow (2 l/min)<br>• Flow trigger (0.5 l/min)<br>• Loudness, alarm signals (3)<br>• O2 monitoring (On)<br>• CO2 monitoring (Off)<br>• SpO2 monitoring (Off)<br>• Oxygen (40%)<br>• Pcontrol (15 cmH2O)<br>• PEEP/CPAP (5 cmH2O) | HAMILTON-C1 and HAMILTON-T1:<br>• Apnea backup (On)<br>• ETS (25%)<br>• Flow trigger (0.5 l/min)<br>• Loudness, alarm signals (3)<br>• O2 monitoring (On)<br>• CO2 monitoring (Off)<br>• SpO2 monitoring (Off)<br>• Oxygen (40%)<br>• Pcontrol (15 cmH2O) | HAMILTON-C1<br>and<br>HAMILTON-<br>T1:<br>Substantially<br>Equivalent |
| Parameter | HAMILTON-C1/T1<br>(Proposed device ) | HAMILTON-C1/T1<br>(Predicate device ) | Comparison |
| | • Pinsp (15 cmH2O)<br>• P-ramp (50 ms)<br>• Psupport (15 cmH2O)<br>• Phigh (20 cmH2O)<br>• Plow (5 cmH2O)<br>• Rate (derived from the body<br>weight setting b/min)<br>• Thigh (based on rate s)<br>• TI (1 s)<br>• Tlmax (based on weight s)<br>• Tlow (based on weight s)<br>• Vt (based on weight ml)<br>• Weight (2.0 kg) | • Psupport (15 cmH2O)<br>• Phigh (20 cmH2O)<br>• Plow (5 cmH2O)<br>• Rate (derived from the body weight<br>setting b/min)<br>• Thigh (based on rate s)<br>• TI (1 s)<br>• Tlmax (based on weight s)<br>• Tlow (based on weight s)<br>• Vt (based on weight ml)<br>• Weight (2.0 kg) | |
| Modes of ventilation | HAMILTON-C1 and HAMILTON-T1:<br>• ASV<br>• (S)CMV+<br>• SIMV+<br>• PCV+<br>• PSIMV+<br>• SPONT<br>• DuoPAP<br>• APRV<br>• NIV<br>• NIV-ST<br>• nCPAP<br>• nCPAP-PC | | HAMILTON-C1<br>and<br>HAMILTON-<br>T1:<br>Equivalent |
| Alarms, non-<br>adjustable (Priorities) | HAMILTON-C1 and HAMILTON-T1:<br>• Air supply (high)<br>• Apnea (high)<br>• Apnea ventilation (low)<br>• Apnea ventilation ended (low)<br>• ASV: Cannot meet the target<br>(low)<br>• Battery power loss (high)<br>• Battery low (high)<br>• Battery 1/2 wrong (low)<br>• Battery 1/2 calibration required<br>(low)<br>• Battery 1/2 temperature high<br>(high)<br>• Blower service required (low)<br>• Check Flow Sensor (high)<br>• Check Flow Sensor tubing (high)<br>• Check for blockage (high)<br>• Device temperature high (high)<br>• Disconnection (high)<br>• Disconnection on patient side<br>(high) | • Air supply (high)<br>• Apnea (high)<br>• Apnea ventilation (low)<br>• Apnea ventilation ended (low)<br>• ASV: Cannot meet the target (low)<br>• Battery power loss (high)<br>• Battery low (high)<br>• Battery 1/2 wrong (low)<br>• Battery 1/2 calibration required<br>(low)<br>• Battery 1/2 temperature high (high)<br>• Blower service required (low)<br>• Check Flow Sensor (high)<br>• Check Flow Sensor tubing (high)<br>• Device temperature high (high)<br>• Disconnection (high)<br>• Disconnection on patient side (high)<br>• Disconnection on ventilator side<br>(high)<br>• Exhalation obstructed (high)<br>• Exhalation port occluded (high) | HAMILTON-C1<br>and<br>HAMILTON-<br>T1:<br>Substantially<br>Equivalent |
| Parameter | HAMILTON-C1/T1<br>(Proposed device ) | HAMILTON-C1/T1<br>(Predicate device ) | Comparison |
| | • Disconnection on ventilator side (high)<br>• Exhalation obstructed (high)<br>• Exhalation port occluded (high)<br>• External flow sensor failed (high)<br>• Fan failure (medium)<br>• Flow (high, low after silencing)<br>• Flow sensor calibration needed (High)<br>• High pressure during sigh (high)<br>• High tidal volume (medium)<br>• IRV (low)<br>• Loss of external power (low)<br>• Loss of PEEP (medium)<br>• Obstruction (high) (only for nCPAP and nCPAP-PC modes)<br>• O2 sensor calibration needed (low)<br>• O2 sensor defective (low)<br>• O2 sensor missing (low)<br>• O2 sensor not system-compatible (low)<br>• Oxygen supply failed (high)<br>• SpO2 adapter missing (medium)<br>• SpO2 sensor error (medium)<br>• SpO2 light interference (medium)<br>• SpO2 low perfusion index (medium)<br>• SpO2 Patient disconnected (medium)<br>• SpO2 Probe missing (medium)<br>• Performance limited by high altitude (medium) | • Fan failure (medium)<br>• Flow (high, low after silencing)<br>• Flow sensor calibration needed (High)<br>• High pressure during sigh (high)<br>• High tidal volume (medium)<br>• IRV (low)<br>• Loss of external power (low)<br>• Loss of PEEP (medium)<br>• Obstruction (high) (only for nCPAP and nCPAP-PC modes)<br>• O2 sensor calibration needed (low)<br>• O2 sensor defective (low)<br>• O2 sensor missing (low)<br>• O2 sensor not system-compatible (low)<br>• Oxygen supply failed (high)<br>• SpO2 adapter missing (medium)<br>• SpO2 sensor error (medium)<br>• SpO2 light interference (medium)<br>• SpO2 low perfusion index (medium)<br>• SpO2 Patient disconnected (medium)<br>• SpO2 Probe missing (medium)<br>• Performance limited by high altitude (medium) | |
| Alarm settings<br>(Ranges), Adult | HAMILTON-C1 and HAMILTON-T1:<br>• Apnea time (15 to 60 s)<br>• ExpMinVol low (Off, 0.1 to 50 l/min)<br>• ExpMinVol high (0.1 to 50, Off l/min)<br>• fTotal low (0 to 99 b/min)<br>• fTotal high (0 to 99 b/min)<br>• Oxygen low (18 to 97%)<br>• Oxygen high (18 to 105%)<br>• PetCO2 low (Off, 0 to 100 mmHg)<br>• PetCO2 high (Off, 1 to 100 mmHg) | HAMILTON-C1 and HAMILTON-T1:<br>• Apnea time (15 to 60 s)<br>• ExpMinVol low (Off, 0.1 to 50 l/min)<br>• ExpMinVol high (0.1 to 50, Off l/min)<br>• fTotal low (0 to 99 b/min)<br>• fTotal high (0 to 99 b/min)<br>• Oxygen low (18 to 97%)<br>• Oxygen high (18 to 105%)<br>• PetCO2 low (Off, 0 to 100 mmHg)<br>• PetCO2 high (1 to 100 mmHg)<br>• Pressure high (15 to 70 cmH2O)<br>• Pressure low (4 to 60 cmH2O)<br>• Pressure limitation (5 to 60 cmH2O) | HAMILTON-C1<br>and<br>HAMILTON-<br><b>T1:</b><br>Equivalent |
| Parameter | HAMILTON-C1/T1<br>(Proposed device ) | HAMILTON-C1/T1<br>(Predicate device ) | Comparison |
| | Pressure high (15 to 70 cmH2O) Pressure low (4 to 60 cmH2O) Pressure limitation (5 to 60 cmH2O) Vt low (10 to 3000, Off ml) Vt high (Off, 10 to 3000 ml) SpO2 high (71 to 100, Off %) SpO2 low (70 to 99, Off %) Pulse high (35 to 235 1/min) Pulse low (30 to 230 1/min) PI high (0.04 to 19, Off %) PI low (Off/0.03 to 18 %) PVI high (2 to 100, Off) PVI low (Off, 1 to 99) | Vt low (10 to 3000, Off ml) Vt high (Off, 10 to 3000 ml) SpO2 high (71 to 100, Off %) SpO2 low (70 to 99, Off %) Pulse high (35 to 235 1/min) Pulse low (30 to 230 1/min) PI high (0.04 to 19, Off %) PI low (Off/0.03 to 18 %) PVI high (2 to 100, Off) PVI low (Off, 1 to 99) | |
| Alarm settings<br>(Ranges), Neonatal | Apnea time (5 to 60 s) ExpMinVol low (Off, 0.01 to 10, Off l/min) ExpMinVol high (0.03 to 10 l/min, Off) Flow (8 to 30 l/min) fTotal low (0 to 200 b/min) fTotal high (2 to 210 b/min) Oxygen low (18 to 97%) Oxygen high (18 to 105%) PetCO2 low (Off, 0 to 100 mmHg) PetCO2 high (1 to 100 mmHg) Pressure high (10 to 55 cmH2O) Pressure low (2 to 55 cmH2O) Pressure limitation (5 to 60 cmH2O) Vt low (Off, 0.1 to 300 ml) Vt high (0.1 to 300, Off ml) SpO2 high (71 to 100, Off %) SpO2 low (70 to 99, Off %) Pulse high (35 to 235 1/min) Pulse low (30 to 230 1/min) PI high (0.04 to 19, Off %) PI low (Off/0.03 to 18 %) PVI high (2 to 100, Off) PVI low (Off, 1 to 99) | Apnea time (5 to 60, Off s) ExpMinVol low (Off, 0.01 to 10 l/min) ExpMinVol high (0.03 to 10 l/min, Off) Flow (8 to 30 l/min) fTotal low (0 to 200 b/min) fTotal high (2 to 210 b/min) Oxygen low (18 to 97%) Oxygen high (18 to 105%) PetCO2 low (Off, 0 to 100 mmHg) PetCO2 high (1 to 100 mmHg) Pressure high (10 to 55 cmH2O) Pressure low (2 to 55 cmH2O) Pressure limitation (5 to 60 cmH2O) Vt low (Off, 0.1 to 300 ml) Vt high (0.1 to 300, Off ml) SpO2 high (71 to 100, Off %) SpO2 low (70 to 99, Off %) Pulse high (35 to 235 1/min) Pulse low (30 to 230 1/min) PI high (0.04 to 19, Off %) PI low (Off/0.03 to 18 %) PVI high (2 to 100, Off) PVI low (Off, 1 to 99) | HAMILTON-C1<br>and<br>HAMILTON-<br>T1:<br>Equivalent |
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## Intelligent Ventilation since 1983
Hamilton Medical has demonstrated the modified HAMILTON-C1 and HAMILTON-T1 ventilators to be substantially equivalent to currently marketed predicate devices, which have been previously cleared by FDA.
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elligent Ventilation since 1983
VIII. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGY CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE REFERENCE DEVICES
The Nihon Kohden NKV-550 Series Ventilator System is used as a reference device for the proposed HAMILTON-C1/T1 as both the reference device and the proposed device are intensive care ventilators which have the O2 therapy/cFlow feature.
The HAMILTON-C3 is used as a reference device for the proposed HAMILTON-C1/T1 as both the reference device and the proposed device are intensive care ventilators which can be used with Nihon Kohden SpO2 sensors and accessories.
The Esprit Ventilator V200 with Speaking mode Option is used as a reference device for the proposed Speaking valve compatibility on the modified HAMILTON-C1/T1, which is only available in invasive modes for tracheostomized patients with the use of a special speaking valve, for example the Passy-Muir valve.
#### IX. NON-CLINICAL PERFORMANCE TESTS
The following performance and nonclinical data are provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
The Software Design and Validation process, together with the bench testing of the device, demonstrated that the HAMILTON-C1/T1 operates as intended.
In particular, testing demonstrated that the HAMILTON-C1/T1 is compliant with the following guidelines and standards:
- -ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1 (2005/ (R) 2012): Medical electrical equipment – General Requirements for Safety
- -IEC 60601-1-2 (2014): Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance – Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility - Requirements and Tests
- -ISO 80601-2-12 (2011): Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-12: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of critical care ventilators
- -IEC 60601-1-8 (2006 + Am.1: 2012): Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-8: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: General requirements, tests and guidance for alarm systems in medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems
- -IEC 60601-1-6 (2010 + A1 :2013): Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-6: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Usability
- -IEC 62366 (2014): Medical devices - Application of usability engineering to medical de- vices
- -ANSI/AAMI HE75(2009(R) 2013): Human factors engineering - Design of medicalde- vices
- -IEC 62304 (2006): Medical device software - Software life-cycle processes
- -ISO 80601-2-55 (2011): Medical electrical equipment -- Part 2-55: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of respiratory gas monitors
- -ISO 80601-2-61 (2011): Medical electrical equipment -- Part 2-61: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of pulse oximeter equipment
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elligent Ventilation since 1983
AIM 7351731: Medical Electrical Equipment and System Electromagnetic Immunity Test for Exosure to Radio Frequency Identification Readers
Additional software verification and validation testing were completed as recommended by the FDA's "Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices." The software for this device was considered as a "major" level of concern, since a failure or latent flaw in the software could directly result in serious injury or death to the patient or operator.
Testing of the modified HAMILTON-C1/T1, with the new features, was conducted. The new features cFlow, Speaking Valve, and the use of Nihon Kohden SpO2 sensors were subjected to comparison testing with legally marketed devices. Furthermore, waveform comparison testing was completed for the Speaking Valve Feature. The data provided from these tests was shown to be equivalent to the legally marketed devices.
Since only materials already used in in the predicate (cleared under document number K140939) are described with this 510(k), Hamilton Medical did not conduct any additional biocompatibility testing.
#### X. CONCLUSION
The results of verification, validation, and testing activities demonstrate that the modified HAMILTON-C1 and HAMILTON-T1 ventilators are substantially equivalent to the legally marketed devices identified herein.
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1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
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Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
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Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
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With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
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Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
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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.
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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.
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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.