PICO 7Y Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System
K182323 · Smith & Nephew Medical Limited · OMP · Jan 18, 2019 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K182323
Device Name
PICO 7Y Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System
Applicant
Smith & Nephew Medical Limited
Product Code
OMP · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Jan 18, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4780
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
PICO 7Y is indicated for patients who would benefit from a suction device (Negative Pressure Wound Therapy) 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 Systems are suitable for use both in a hospital and homecare setting.
Device Story
PICO 7Y is a portable, electro-mechanical negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) pump; connects via Y-connector to two super-absorbent adhesive dressings. System delivers negative pressure to two wounds simultaneously; manages low to moderate exudate. Used in hospital or homecare settings by clinicians or patients. Pump maintains pressure between -60 mmHg and -100 mmHg; includes 'Check Dressing' indicator (24-hour reminder) and air leak detection. Software monitors pressure and battery status; alerts user to leaks or dressing maintenance. Benefits include promoted wound healing through exudate removal and maintenance of therapeutic pressure even if one port is blocked. Powered by lithium batteries.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Studies included wound model testing (low/moderate exudate flow rates), functionality testing for dual-wound management (50ml to 600ml volumes), battery low-state performance, 'Check Dressing' indicator timing, air leak detection, and dressing performance during port blockage. Summative human factors/usability study conducted with lay users and healthcare professionals confirmed safe operation without unacceptable residual risk. No clinical data presented.
Technological Characteristics
Portable electro-mechanical suction pump; Y-connector for dual-wound therapy; super-absorbent adhesive dressings. Powered by lithium batteries. Operates at -60 to -100 mmHg. Software-controlled pressure regulation and indicators. Complies with AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), IEC 60601-1-6 (Usability), and IEC 60601-1-11 (Home Healthcare). Sterile, single-use components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring negative pressure wound therapy to promote healing by removing low to moderate exudate and infectious materials from 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 (K180698)
Reference Devices
PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System (K163387)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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January 18, 2019
Smith & Nephew Medical Limited % Kulsum Master Director Regulatory Affairs, US Region Smith & Nephew 7000 West William Cannon Drive Austin, Texas 78735
Re: K182323
Trade/Device Name: PICO 7Y 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: December 19, 2018 Received: December 20, 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,
# Kimberly Ferlin -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)
#### K182323
Device Name
PICO 7Y Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System
Indications for Use (Describe)
PICO 7Y is indicated for patients who would benefit from a suction device (Negative Pressure Wound Therapy) 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 Systems are suitable for use both in a hospital and homecare setting.
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## 510(K) SUMMARY K182323
## PICO 7Y Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System
| General Information | |
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| Submitter Name/Address: | Smith & Nephew Medical Limited<br>101 Hessle Road,<br>Hull<br>HU3 2BN<br>United Kingdom |
| Establishment Registration Number: | 8043484 |
| Contact Person: | Shruthi Bhat, Regulatory Affairs<br>Specialist |
| Phone Number | +1 512-895-1295 |
| Date Prepared: | August 24, 2018 |
| Application Correspondent: | Smith & Nephew Inc.<br>7000 West William Cannon Drive,<br>Austin,<br>Texas, 78735,<br>USA |
| Contact Person: | Kulsum Master, Director Regulatory<br>Affairs, US Region |
| Phone Number: | +1 512-358-5720 |
| Device Description | |
| Trade Name: | PICO 7Y Single Use Negative Pressure<br>Wound Therapy System |
| Common or Usual Name: | Negative Pressure Wound Therapy<br>powered suction pump |
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| Classification Name: | Powered suction pump (21 CFR 878.4780) |
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| Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | OMP |
**Predicate Device Information**
| 510(k) Number: | K180698 |
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| Device: | PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System |
Clearance Date:
August 21, 2018
#### Device Description
PICO 7Y Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System is a small, lightweight, portable, electro-mechanical pump system connected through a Yshaped tube known as the "Y-Connector" to two super-absorbent, gentle adhesive dressings. Secondary fixation strips are also provided to ensure an adequate seal is achieved. The pump, the dressings and fixation strips are supplied sterile and for single use. PICO 7Y was designed to deliver negative pressure wound therapy to low and moderate exudate levels of acute and chronic wound types. PICO 7Y Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System is suitable for use in both a hospital and homecare setting.
#### Indications for Use
PICO 7Y is indicated for patients who would benefit from a suction device (Negative Pressure Wound Therapy) as it may promote wound healing via removal of low to moderate levels of exudate and infectious materials. Appropriate wound types include:
- . Chronic
- . Acute
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- Traumatic .
- Subacute and dehisced wounds ●
- Partial-thickness burns .
- Ulcers (such as diabetic or pressure) ●
- Flaps and grafts ●
- . Closed Surgical incisions
PICO Systems are suitable for use both in a hospital and homecare setting.
#### Comparison between subject device and predicate device
The main differences between the cleared PICO 7 System (K180698) and the subject device are as follows:
- 1. Introduction of a Y connector to the existing PICO 7 pump device (K180698) allowing delivery of negative pressure to two wounds simultaneously. The O-ring component within the pump device has been changed to enable securing the Y Connector within the pump device casing.
- 2. Extension of the soft port connected to the large multisite dressing kit for use with PICO 7Y Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System. The dressing components are identical to existing large multisite dressings (20 x 25cm or 7.9 x 9.8 inches); however the soft port has been extended for user convenience so that when using the device on two wounds, use of the extension tubing is not necessary.
- Introduction of a new packaging configuration incorporating dimensional 3. changes to accommodate for additional PVC tubing, the instructions for use being presented as booklets, and the "book" style carton used in the predicate device being replaced with a tuck end carton.
- 4. Replacement of the 'Dressing Full' indicator with the 'Check Dressing' indicator to remind the user to check their dressing every 24hours.
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- 5. Corresponding changes to the software to accommodate the use of the system on two wounds and replacement of the 'Dressing Full' indicator with 'Check Dressing' indicator.
- Replacement of Alkaline batteries with Lithium batteries which are 6. identical to those which were used in a previously cleared version of PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System (K163387).
- Corresponding changes to the instructions for use to reflect the design 7. changes made to the subject device.
The following testing has been completed on the subject device:
#### Non-Clinical Tests (Bench)
- . Wound model testing was conducted on the PICO 7Y system and compatible dressings from the PICO range (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 7Y device and accessories can be used for their intended purposes.
- Wound model testing was conducted on the PICO 7Y dressings in the . absence of negative pressure in vertical and horizontal positions. The results of the tests showed that all of the dressings in a vertical position managed fluid at a flow rate modelling moderate and low exuding wounds
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with no NPWT (0.5 g/cm²/24hrs and 0.3g/cm²/24hrs) for a simulated wound of 25% of the dressing absorbent pad area. Based on the results it can be concluded that the PICO 7Y dressings (large multisite) can handle fluid without the presence of negative pressure.
- Functionality testing was conducted on the PICO 7Y device to ● demonstrate that PICO 7Y pump unit has been adequately designed to handle small (minimum total 50ml volume) and large (maximum total 600ml volume) simulated wounds simultaneously. The results of the tests (using one canister of 50ml and two 300ml canisters respectively to simulate small and large wounds) showed that the pump pressure limits were recorded between -100 to -60mmHg and had a cycle of ≥10mmHg and the time taken to reach the target negative pressure was less than 100seconds. This demonstrated the pump can be used for its intended purpose.
- The ability of the PICO 7Y device to deliver negative pressure whilst in a . battery low state was assessed. Test results showed that the PICO 7Y device can continue to deliver negative pressure when the device is in a battery low state demonstrating that the pump can be used for its intended purpose.
- Check dressing indicator performance testing was conducted on the PICO . 7Y device. The results of the tests showed that the check dressing indicator successfully activated after 24 hours use, while maintaining negative pressure.
After resetting, per the Instructions for Use and Intended Use, the second occurrence of the check dressing indicator activated after a minimum of 23 hours and 45 minutes and a maximum of 24 hours and 10minutes. Based on the test results, it can be concluded that the PICO 7Y devices can be used for their intended purposes.
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- Performance testing was conducted on the PICO 7Y device to . demonstrate that the dressing is able to manage exudate in a scenario when NPWT is lost after the port becomes blocked, thus mitigating risk of maceration. Test results show that the system when tested under the maximum clinically acceptable flow rate successfully manages exudate during the delivery of negative pressure and following the loss of negative pressure until the 7 day service life has been achieved. As such the design of the dressing provides for inherent safety and acts as an effective primary mitigation for the risk that a dressing is left in place after a port blockage scenario has occurred.
- Performance bench testing was conducted to confirm system performance ● and demonstrate that when one dressing soft port is blocked, pressure is maintained within the specified range on the non-blocked dressing. The results demonstrate that when one dressing soft port is blocked due to oversaturation of the dressing, the PICO 7Y device is still able to deliver acceptable levels of negative pressure to the non-blocked dressing.
- Air leak testing was conducted on PICO 7Y device 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 7Y devices can be used for their intended purposes.
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## Electromagnetic Compatibility and Electrical Safety Testing
PICO 7Y 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 -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 7Y 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
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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 without any pressure readings being lower than -235mmHg. 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 shelf life of 24 months (2 years) can be applied to the PICO 7Y system. Therefore, it can be concluded that the PICO 7Y device and accessories can be used for their intended purposes.
#### Human Factors/Usability Engineering Testing
A summative study was carried out in the US. Instructions for Use (IFU) validations were also carried out to demonstrate that the intended users (Lay Users, Healthcare Professionals) can follow the instructions as intended and understand information for safety from the instructions for use. The summative study activities did not result in any patterns of use errors that when assessed resulted in an unacceptable residual risk. PICO 7Y system has appropriate design mitigations in order to prevent and control harm occurring due to use error. It was therefore concluded that PICO 7Y system is safe and effective for use by the intended users, for the described uses in the expected environments.
#### 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 7Y Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System is substantially equivalent to predicate device for the intended use.
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