K181667 · Centese, Inc. · BTA · Nov 29, 2018 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K181667
Device Name
Thoraguard System
Applicant
Centese, Inc.
Product Code
BTA · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Nov 29, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4780
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Thoraguard System is intended to be used for aspiration and removal of surgical fluids, tissue, gases, bodily fluids or infectious materials. The Thoraguard System is indicated for all situations where chest drains are applied - especially for thoracic drainage in the pleural and mediastinal cavity in situations such as pneumothorax, after cardiac or thoracic surgery (post-operative), thorax injury, pleural empyema or other related conditions. The Thoraguard System is intended for use on patients in appropriate care settings.
Device Story
Thoraguard System is an AC/DC powered suction pump for aspiration of surgical fluids, tissue, gases, and infectious materials. System comprises a reusable electronic control module, disposable drainage canister/tubing, and a dual-lumen chest tube kit. Control module regulates suction and provides automated drainage; when used with the proprietary chest tube kit, it performs automated clog clearance. Device features a touchscreen GUI for displaying drainage information and safety alarms. Used in clinical settings for patients requiring chest drainage; operated by healthcare professionals. Output allows clinicians to monitor patient drainage status and manage thoracic conditions; automated clog clearance aims to improve drainage efficacy and patient outcomes.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance verified via suction testing (ISO 10079-1:2015), catheter testing (EN 1617:1997), system-level verification, biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1:2009), electrical safety, EMC, software V&V, and usability validation.
Technological Characteristics
AC/DC powered suction pump. Components: reusable control module, disposable drainage kit, dual-lumen chest tube. Features touchscreen GUI, automated drainage, and automated clog clearance. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1:2009. Electrical safety/EMC compliant. Suction performance per ISO 10079-1:2015.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring thoracic drainage in pleural and mediastinal cavities, including pneumothorax, post-operative cardiac/thoracic surgery, thorax injury, pleural effusion, and pleural empyema.
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.
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November 29, 2018
Centese, Inc. Evan Luxon President & CEO 3929 Harney St Suite 3008 Omaha, Nebraska 68131
Re: K181667
Trade/Device Name: Thoraguard System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4780 Regulation Name: Powered Suction Pump Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: BTA Dated: November 9, 2018 Received: November 13, 2018
Dear Evan Luxon:
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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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) K181667
Device Name Thoraguard System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Thoraguard System is intended to be used for aspiration and removal of surgical fluids, tissue, gases, bodily fluids or infectious materials. The Thoraguard System is indicated for all situations where chest drains are applied - especially for thoracic drainage in the pleural and mediastinal cavity in situations such as pneumothorax, after cardiac or thoracic surgery (post-operative), thorax injury, pleural empyema or other related conditions. The Thoraguard System is intended for use on patients in appropriate care settings.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| <span style="font-family: Arial;">☑</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
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| <span style="font-family: Arial;">☐</span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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#### K181667
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information for the Centese Thoraguard System is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92.
#### 1. Submitter
Centese, Inc. 3929 Harney St Suite 3008 Omaha. NE 68131
Phone: (402) 417-0740 Email: eluxon@centese.com
Contact Person: Evan Luxon, President & CEO Date Prepared: June 22, 2018
#### 2. Device
Name of Device: Thoraguard System Common or Usual Name: Powered Suction Pump Classification Name: Pump, Portable, Aspiration (Manual or Powered) [21 CFR 878.4780] Regulatory Class: II Product Code: BTA
#### 3. Predicate Device
Thopaz+ Suction Pump by Medela AG (K141553)
# 4. Device Description
The Thoraguard Surgical Drainage System is an AC/DC powered suction pump designed for the aspiration and removal of surgical fluids, tissue, gases, bodily fluids or infectious materials. The Thoraguard System offers automated drainage functionality, acquisition and display of drainage information, and safety alarms associated with changes in patient output.
The Thoraguard System consists of the three sub-systems: the Thoraguard Control Module, a reusable electronic device for generating and regulating suction; the Thoraguard Drainage Kit, a disposable drainage canister and dual lumen drainage tubing set; and the Thoraguard Chest Tube Kit, a dual lumen drainage catheter with a passive valve and filter.
Similar to traditional chest drainage systems, the Thoraguard System drains accumulated blood and fluid through the chest tube using regulated suction. The control module facilitates this drainage automatically and works in conjunction with the drainage kit to function as a powered suction pump. The system may be used with any drainage catheter; when used with the Thoraguard Chest Tube Kit, the system provides automated clearance of clogs within the chest tube itself. During normal operation, the control module displays relevant system information via the touchscreen graphical user interface.
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#### 5. Indications for Use
The Thoraguard System is intended to be used for aspiration and removal of surgical fluids, tissue, gases, bodily fluids or infectious materials. The Thoraguard System is indicated for all situations where chest drains are applied - especially for thoracic drainage in the pleural and mediastinal cavity in situations such as pneumothorax, after cardiac or thoracic surgery (post-operative), thorax injury, pleural effusion, pleural empyema or other related conditions. The Thoraguard System is intended for use on patients in appropriate care settings.
# 6. Comparison of Technological Characteristics with Predicate Device
The Thoraguard system has substantially equivalent technological characteristics as the predicate device. Similarities to the predicate device include the following:
- Pump Type
- · Suction capacity
- Max Vacuum
- Vacuum regulator type
- Vacuum gauge type
Differences in the technologic characteristics between the Thoraguard System and the predicate device do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness. Centese has confirmed equivalent performance of the Thoraguard System to the predicate device using accepted scientific methods for assessing the effect of these different characteristics, such as bench testing.
# 7. Performance Data
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
# Performance Bench Testing
The Thoraquard System has been verified for its intended use by conducting a series of bench tests that qualified its functionality, integrity and performance. The testing performed included suction performance tests per ISO 10079-1:2015, catheter performance test per EN 1617:1997, and systemlevel verification testing.
# Biocompatibility Testing
Biocompatibility for the Thoraguard chest tube has been assessed in accordance with ISO 10993-1:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management system.
# Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
The Thoraguard Surgical Drainage System has been evaluated for electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (emissions and immunity) and has passed all electrical safety and EMC testing requirements.
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# Software Verification and Validation Testing
Software verification and validation has been performed and the Thoraguard System has passed all testing requirements.
#### Usability Testing
Centese has performed usability validation of the Thoraguard System and has found the it to be safe and effective for the intended users, uses, and use environments.
#### 8. Conclusions
Results from bench testing for design verification and validation have demonstrated acceptable performance on all tests to indicate that the Thoraguard System is suitable for its intended use and is as safe and effective as the predicate device to support a determination of substantial equivalence.
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