Microstream Advance Neonatal-Infant Nasal Filter Line with O2 Tubing, Microstream Advance Pediatric Oral-Nasal Filter Line with O2 Tubing, Microstream Advance Adult Oral-Nasal Filter Line with O2 Tubing, Microstream Luer Adult Oral-Nasal Sampling Line
K181624 · Oridion Medical 1987 , Ltd. · CCK · Mar 22, 2019 · Anesthesiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K181624
Device Name
Microstream Advance Neonatal-Infant Nasal Filter Line with O2 Tubing, Microstream Advance Pediatric Oral-Nasal Filter Line with O2 Tubing, Microstream Advance Adult Oral-Nasal Filter Line with O2 Tubing, Microstream Luer Adult Oral-Nasal Sampling Line
Applicant
Oridion Medical 1987 , Ltd.
Product Code
CCK · Anesthesiology
Decision Date
Mar 22, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 868.1400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
Microstream™ Advance Neonatal-Infant Nasal Filter Line with O2 Tubing . Microstream™ Advance Pediatric Oral-Nasal Filter Line with O2 Tubing ● Microstream™ Advance Adult Oral-Nasal Filter Line with O2 Tubing 0 Used to conduct a sample of the subject's breathing to a gas measurement device (capnograph) while simultaneously administering supplemental oxygen projected near the nose and mouth for inhalation. The device is to be used with monitors using Microstream™ technology. o Microstream™ Luer Adult Oral-Nasal Sampling Line Used whenever the physician needs to collect a sample of the patient's breathing to measure CO2 with a capnograph while simultaneously administering supplemental oxygen near the nose and mouth for inhalation.
Device Story
Device family consists of nasal/oral-nasal sampling lines for non-intubated patients; functions as accessory to capnograph monitors using Microstream technology. Inputs: patient exhaled breath (CO2) and supplemental oxygen source. Device transports CO2 sample to monitor while delivering O2 near nose/mouth. Modifications from predicates include: material change (DEHP/PHT-free), relocated dryer, and softer face-contacting tubes for comfort/flexibility. Used in clinical settings by healthcare providers. Output: CO2 gas sample for measurement; supplemental oxygen for inhalation. Benefits: enables continuous capnography monitoring and oxygen delivery in non-intubated patients; improved patient comfort via material/design updates.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance evaluated via pressure drop, tensile strength, leak tightness, rise time, and kinking resistance. Biocompatibility assessed per ISO 10993 and ISO 18562-1 for prolonged use (>24 hours-30 days), including cytotoxicity, sensitization, intracutaneous, acute systemic toxicity, pyrogenicity, particulate, and VOC testing.
Technological Characteristics
Sampling lines with luer connectors and integrated recognition system. Materials: DEHP/PHT-free polymers. Biocompatibility: ISO 10993, ISO 18562-1. Features: integrated dehumidifier/dryer, O2 delivery tubing, CO2 sampling tubing. Connectivity: mechanical interface to Microstream-compatible capnographs. Sterilization: not specified.
Indications for Use
Indicated for neonatal, infant, pediatric, and adult patients requiring CO2 monitoring via capnography and supplemental oxygen delivery. Used for non-intubated patients.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A carbon dioxide gas analyzer is a device intended to measure the concentration of carbon dioxide in a gas mixture to aid in determining the patient's ventilatory, circulatory, and metabolic status. The device may use techniques such as chemical titration, absorption of infrared radiation, gas chromatography, or mass spectrometry.
MAC-Line O2/CO2 ORAL NASAL CANNULA SAMPLE LINE (K013845)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Oridion Medical 1987 Ltd. Dalia Givony Regulatory and Clinical Affairs Manager 7 Hamarpe Street, P.O. Box 45025 Jerusalem, 9777407 Il
Re: K181624
Trade/Device Name: Microstream Advance Neonatal-Infant Nasal Filter Line with O2 Tubing. Microstream Advance Pediatric Oral-Nasal Filter Line with O2 Tubing, Microstream Advance Adult Oral-Nasal Filter Line with O2 Tubing, Microstream Luer Adult Oral-Nasal Sampling Line Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.1400 Regulation Name: Carbon Dioxide Gas Analyzer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: CCK Dated: February 5, 2019 Received: February 8, 2019
Dear Dalia Givony:
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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Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm.
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> Sincerely, Todd D. Courtney -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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K181624
Traditional 510K submission for Non-Intubated CO2 Sampling Lines
#### 001 Indications for Use Statement
(This document is not confidential)
June 18, 2018
#### Indications for Use:
- Microstream™ Advance Neonatal-Infant Nasal Filter Line with O2 Tubing .
- Microstream™ Advance Pediatric Oral-Nasal Filter Line with O2 Tubing ●
- Microstream™ Advance Adult Oral-Nasal Filter Line with O2 Tubing 0
Used to conduct a sample of the subject's breathing to a gas measurement device (capnograph) while simultaneously administering supplemental oxygen projected near the nose and mouth for inhalation. The device is to be used with monitors using Microstream™ technology.
o Microstream™ Luer Adult Oral-Nasal Sampling Line Used whenever the physician needs to collect a sample of the patient's breathing to measure CO2 with a capnograph while simultaneously administering supplemental oxygen near the nose and mouth for inhalation.
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
OR
Prescription Use _ X (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Over-The-Counter Use
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#### 510 (k) Summary
#### 510(k) Number: K181624
#### DATE THIS SUMMARY WAS PREPARED
March 14, 2019
### Products Trade Name:
Microstream™ Advance Neonatal-Infant Nasal Filter Line with O2 Tubing Microstream™ Advance Pediatric Oral-Nasal Filter Line with O2 Tubing Microstream™ Advance Adult Oral-Nasal Filter Line with O2 Tubing Microstream™ Luer Adult Oral-Nasal Sampling Line
#### Common:
Non-Intubated CO2 Sampling Line
# Establishment Registration Number
8044004
#### Establishment Address:
Oridion Medical 1987 Ltd. 7 Hamarpe Street, POB 45025, 9777407 Jerusalem
#### Contact Person:
Dalia Givonv Regulatory & Clinical Consulting +972-8-9721157 dalia@daliag.com
#### Classification:
Product Classification: 73CCK Class II
This device is a capnograph accessory. It is classified as follows:
21 CFR 868.1400, carbon dioxide analyzer.
#### Predicate Devices:
O2/CO2 NASAL FILTERLINE cleared under K010024
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MICROSTREAM 02/CO2 ORAL NASAL FILTERLINE cleared under K011536 MAC-Line O2/CO2 ORAL NASAL CANNULA SAMPLE LINE cleared under K013845
## Device description:
Similar to their predicates, the Microstream non-intubated sampling line/Filter Line family is intended to conduct CO2 from the patient's breath to a gas measurement device (Capnograph) while simultaneously administering supplemental oxygen projected near the nose and mouth for inhalation (when connected to an O2 source).
The proposed devices are a modification of their predicates' material compounds (not made with DEHP or PHT materials), a change of dryer location to off the patient's face, and the integration of softer face-contacting tubes, mainly to enhance patient comfort, increase flexibility and reduce smell.
The proposed devices are sampling lines which are intended to be used with Capnograph monitors using Microstream technology. These sampling lines incorporate a luer connector with a recognition system:
- Microstream™ Advance Neonatal-Infant Nasal Filter Line with O2 Tubing .
- . Microstream™ Advance Pediatric Oral-Nasal Filter Line with O2 Tubing
- Microstream™ Advance Adult Oral-Nasal Filter Line with O2 Tubing .
In addition, this sampling line which is intended to be used with any Capnograph monitor is proposed:
- Microstream™ Luer Adult Oral-Nasal Sampling Line .
#### Intended Use/Indications for Use:
- Microstream™ Advance Neonatal-Infant Nasal Filter Line with O2 Tubing .
- . Microstream™ Advance Pediatric Oral-Nasal Filter Line with O2 Tubing
- Microstream™ Advance Adult Oral-Nasal Filter Line with O2 Tubing .
Used to conduct a sample of the subject's breathing to a gas measurement device (capnograph) while simultaneously administering supplemental oxygen
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projected near the nose and mouth for inhalation. The device is to be used with monitors using Microstream™ technology.
Microstream™ Luer Adult Oral-Nasal Sampling Line . Used whenever the physician needs to collect a sample of the patient's breathing to measure CO2 with a capnograph while simultaneously administering supplemental oxygen near the nose and mouth for inhalation.
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# Substantial equivalence table
| Feature | Predicate device:<br>K010024<br>O2/CO2 NASAL<br>FILTERLINE | Microstream™<br>Advance<br>Neonatal-Infant<br>Nasal Filter Line<br>with O2 Tubing | Predicate device:<br>K011536<br>MICROSTREAM<br>O2/CO2 ORAL<br>NASAL<br>FILTERLINE | Microstream™<br>Advance Pediatric<br>Oral-Nasal Filter<br>Line with O2<br>Tubing | Microstream™<br>Advance Adult<br>Oral-Nasal Filter<br>Line with O2<br>Tubing | Predicate<br>device:<br>K013845<br>MAC-Line<br>O2/CO2 Oral<br>Nasal<br>Cannula<br>sample line | Microstream<br>™ Luer Adult<br>Oral-Nasal<br>Sampling<br>Line |
|-----------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended<br>population<br>(non-<br>intubated) | Adults and<br>pediatrics | Neonatal-Infant | Adult, intermediate<br>or pediatric | Pediatric | Adult | Adult, intermediate<br>or pediatric | Adult |
| Single patient<br>use | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Patient<br>interface | Nasal Cannula | Same as K010024 | Oral Nasal<br>Cannula | Same as K011536 | Same as<br>K011536 | Oral Nasal<br>Cannula | Same as<br>K013845 |
| Biocompatibilit<br>y | ISO 10993-1 | ISO 10993-1<br>ISO 18562-1 | ISO 10993-1 | ISO 10993-1,<br>ISO 18562-1 | ISO 10993-1<br>ISO 18562-1 | ISO 10993-1 | ISO 10993-1<br>ISO 18562-1 |
| Dehumidifier/<br>Dryer | - | + | - | +/- | +/- | - | - |
| Rise time | ≤200 msec<br>@50ml/min sample<br>flow rate, sea level,<br>RT minimal<br>background=<br>50msec | ≤260 msec @<br>50ml/min sample<br>flow rate, sea level,<br>RT minimal<br>background=<br>50msec | ≤200 msec @<br>50ml/min sample<br>flow rate, sea level,<br>RT minimal<br>background=<br>50msec | ≤200 for 2m;<br>≤260 for 4m<br>@50ml/min sample<br>flow rate, sea level,<br>RT minimal<br>background=<br>50msec | 200 msec @<br>50ml/min sample<br>flow rate, sea<br>level, RT minimal<br>background=50m<br>sec | ≤200 msec @<br>50ml/min<br>sample flow<br>rate, sea level.<br>≤100msec @<br>180ml/min.<br>RTbackground<br>= 50msec | 200 msec @<br>50ml/min<br>sample flow<br>rate, sea<br>level.<br>≤100msec @<br>180ml/min |
| Feature | Predicate device:<br>K010024<br>O2/CO2 NASAL<br>FILTERLINE | Microstream™<br>Advance<br>Neonatal-Infant<br>Nasal Filter Line<br>with O2 Tubing | Predicate device:<br>K011536<br>MICROSTREAM<br>O2/CO2 ORAL<br>NASAL<br>FILTERLINE | Microstream™<br>Advance Pediatric<br>Oral-Nasal Filter<br>Line with O2<br>Tubing | Microstream™<br>Advance Adult<br>Oral-Nasal Filter<br>Line with O2<br>Tubing | Predicate<br>device:<br>K013845<br>MAC-Line<br>O2/CO2 Oral<br>Nasal<br>Cannula<br>sample line | Microstream™ Luer Adult<br>Oral-Nasal<br>Sampling<br>Line |
| | | | | | | | RT<br>background =<br>50msec |
| Pressure Drop- | CO2 sampling set:<br>40mbar@ 50<br>ml/min, sea level.<br>O2 line: ≤135mBar<br>@ 8L/min, at sea<br>level. | CO2 line:<br>≤75[mbar] @ 50<br>ml/min, sea level.<br>02 line:<br>225mBar@ 3L/min,<br>at sea level. | CO2 sampling set:<br>40mbar@ 50<br>ml/min, sea level.<br>O2 line: ≤135mBar<br>@ 8L/min, at sea<br>level. | CO2 line:<br>≤75[mbar] @<br>50ml/min; sea<br>level; max 4m<br>length.<br>02 line: ≤110mBar<br>@ 5L/min, at sea<br>level | CO2 line:<br>≤75[mbar] @<br>50[ml/min; sea<br>level.<br>02 line:<br>≤110mBar @<br>5L/min, at sea<br>level. | CO2 line:<br>≤70mbar @<br>180ml/min.<br>sea level.<br>02 line:<br>≤135mBar @<br>8L/min, at sea<br>level | CO2 line:<br>≤70[mbar] @<br>180ml/min<br>sea level.<br>O2 line:<br>≤80mBar @<br>5L/min, at sea<br>level |
| Leak<br>Tightness | Was not provided<br>under the 510k<br>submission | ≤2[mbar/sec] @<br>100[mbar] vacuum. | ≤10mbar/sec | ≤2[mbar/sec] @<br>100[mbar] vacuum | ≤2[mbar/sec] @<br>100[mbar]<br>vacuum. | Was not<br>provided<br>under the<br>510k<br>submission | ≤2[mbar/sec]<br>@ 100[mbar]<br>vacuum |
| Tensile<br>Strength | Was not provided<br>under the 510k<br>submission | CO2 line:<br>Withstand a pull<br>test of 1kg.<br>02 line: Withstand<br>a pull test of 2kg | Was not provided<br>under the 510k<br>submission | Withstand a pull<br>test of 2kg. | Withstand a pull<br>test of 2kg. | Was not<br>provided<br>under the<br>510k<br>submission | Withstand a<br>pull test of<br>2kg. |
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## Clinical/ Non-Clinical:
Biocompatibility was assessed according to ISO 10993, ISO 18562-1 and FDA guidance. The devices are intended for prolonged use (>24 hours-30 days) and composed of components for exhaled breath (CO2 tubing, dehumidifier), and components for inhaled breath (02 delivery tubing, cannula, connectors).
Components for exhaled breath (with tissue contact) were tested for Cytotoxicity, Sensitization, and Intracutaneous. Components for inhaled breath (externally communicating, indirect contact with tissue in the patient respiratory pathway) were tested for Cytotoxicity, Sensitization, Intracutaneous, Acute Systemic Toxicity, Pyrogenicity, Particulate, and Volatile Organic Compounds.
## Performance data:
Bench testing was conducted to ensure the devices' performance and to demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicates. This includes mainly pressure drop, tensile strength, leak tightness, rise time, resistance to kinking of the O2 Line, resistance to kinking of CO2 line, and O2 and CO2 connector mechanical testing.
## Conclusion:
Biocompatibility testing as well as performance bench testing shows that the subject devices are substantially equivalent to their predicates without raising different questions of safety and effectiveness.
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