K182458 · Zhejiang Longterm Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · OMP · May 23, 2019 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K182458
Device Name
Longterm NPWT Foam Dressing Kit
Applicant
Zhejiang Longterm Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
Product Code
OMP · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
May 23, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4780
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The dressing kit is intended to be used along with VCare 1000-300S pump for wound management via the application of negative pressure to the wound, in order for the removal of fluids, including wound exudates, irrigation fluids, body fluids and infectious materials. The system is intended for patients with chronic, acute, traumatic, subacute and dehisced wounds, partial-thickness burns, ulcers (such as diabetic or pressure), flaps and grafts. The NPWT foam dressing kit is for use in professional healthcare facilities only.
Device Story
Single-use accessory kit for VCare 1000-300S negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) pump; used in professional healthcare facilities. Components include hydrophobic reticulated polyurethane foam for wound packing, polyurethane film drape with acrylic adhesive for sealing, and PVC suction bell with drainage tubing and pinch clamp. Foam is placed in wound bed; drape creates sealed environment; suction bell connects wound to pump canister. System removes wound exudates, irrigation fluids, and infectious materials via negative pressure. Benefits include wound management and fluid removal. Operated by healthcare professionals.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing and biocompatibility evaluation. Bench tests included fluid removal rates, pressure distribution/difference under continuous and intermittent modes, and mechanical properties (tensile strength/elongation). Biocompatibility testing followed ISO 10993 standards for cytotoxicity, irritation, sensitization, pyrogenicity, and acute systemic toxicity.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Polyurethane ester foam (with 0.1% carbon black), polyurethane film with acrylic adhesive, PVC suction bell, polypropylene tubing/clamp. Mechanical properties tested per ASTM D3574. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide or Gamma Irradiation (SAL 10^-6). Form factor: Foam available in 4 sizes; drape in 2 sizes. Connectivity: Accessory to external pump.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients with chronic, acute, traumatic, subacute, and dehisced wounds, partial-thickness burns, ulcers (diabetic or pressure), flaps, and grafts requiring negative pressure wound therapy for fluid removal.
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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May 23, 2019
Zhejiang Longterm Medical Technology Co., LTD Claudia Zsang Director of Regulatory Affairs No. 493 North Huancheng Road Mogan Mountain National High-Tech District Deging, 313200 Cn
Re: K182458
Trade/Device Name: Longterm NPWT Foam Dressing Kit Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4780 Regulation Name: Powered Suction Pump Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OMP Dated: April 14, 2019 Received: April 23, 2019
Dear Claudia Zsang:
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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for David Krause, Ph.D. Acting Director DHT4B: Division of Infection Control and Plastic Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K182458
Device Name Longterm NPWT Foam Dressing Kit
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The dressing kit is intended to be used along with VCare 1000-300S pump for wound management via the application of negative pressure to the wound, in order for the removal of fluids, including wound exudates, irrigation fluids, body fluids and infectious materials. The system is intended for patients with chronic, acute, traumatic, subacute and dehisced wounds, partial-thickness burns, ulcers (such as diabetic or pressure), flaps and grafts. The NPWT foam dressing kit is for use in professional healthcare facilities only.
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# 510(k) SUMMARY
### 1 The 510(k) summary information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807. 92(c).
| Date Prepared: | May 20, 2019 |
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| Applicant: | Zhejiang Longterm Medical Technology Co., LTD<br>No. 493 North Huancheng Road, Mogan Mountain National High-<br>Tech District, Deqing Zhejiang, CHINA 313200 |
| Official Correspondent: | Claudia Zsang<br>claudiaz@longterm-health.com |
| Phone Number: | 416-276-9555 |
| Device Name: | Longterm NPWT Foam Dressing Kit |
| Common Name: | NPWT System Accessories |
| FDA Panel: | General & Plastic surgery |
| Product Code: | OMP |
| Class: | II |
| Predicate Devices: | VCare 1000-300S Pump, VCare 1000-300S System, Perme-<br>foam Dressing (K162159)<br>Cork Medical Products- Cork Medical Products NPWT Wound Dressing<br>Kit (K132004)<br>V.A.C.® ATS, mini VAC, VAC Freedom (K032310) |
#### 2 Device Description:
Longterm NPWT dressing kit is a single use device as an accessory to VCare 1000-300S pump, manufactured by VR Medical Technology Co., Ltd. The dressing kit consists of hydrophobic, reticulated Polyurethane foam, polyurethane film drape coated with acrylic adhesive, suction bell composed of a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) drainage tubing with a polypropylene pinch clamp, a bell shape dome made of polyvinyl chloride, a transparent polyurethane film coated with acrylic adhesive. Each component is individually packaged and sterilized.
The suction bell is comprised of a polyvinyl chloride drainage tubing with a polypropylene pinch clamp, a bell shape dome made of polyvinyl chloride, a transparent poly urethane film coated with acrylic adhesive.
Foam dressing is available in 4 sizes; small (10cmx7.5cmx2.5cm), medium
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(18cmx12.5cmx2.5cm), large (26cmx15cmx2.5cm) and extra large (45cmx30cmx2.5cm). PU film drape is available in 2 sizes; 30cmx30cm and 45cmx30cm.
The foam dressing is used to pack the wound bed, the film drape is used to cover the packed wound bed and peri-wound area to create and maintain a sealed environment, the suction bell is served as a conduit between the wound bed and the suction pump to transfer the wound fluid to the canister attached to the suction pump.
The foam dressing should not be used for more than 24 hours and should be replaced with other dressings compatible with the VCare 1000-300S pump after 24 hours.
#### 3 Indications for Use:
The dressing kit is intended to be used along with VCare 1000-300S pump for wound management via the application of negative pressure to the wound, in order for the removal of fluids, including wound exudates, irrigation fluids, body fluids and infectious materials. The system is intended for patients with chronic, acute, traumatic, subacute and dehisced wounds, partial-thickness burns, ulcers (such as diabetic or pressure), flaps and grafts.
The NPWT foam dressing kit is for use in professional healthcare facilities only.
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### 4 Substantial Equivalence
| Parameter | Subject Device | Predicate Device #1 | Predicate Device #2 | Predicate Device #3 |
|------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510(k)# | K182458 | K162159 | K132004 | K032310 |
| Device name | Longterm NPWT Foam<br>Dressing Kit | VCare 1000-300S Pump,<br>VCare 1000-300S System,<br>Perme-foam Dressing<br>(K162159) | Cork NPWT Wound<br>Dressing Kit | KCI-V.A.C. ATS, mini<br>VAC, VAC Freedom |
| Note | Accessory to VCare pump (510<br>(k) K162159) | - | - | Only foam dressing is<br>used as the predicate |
| Classification<br>Regulation | 878.4780 | Same | Same | Same |
| Product Code | OMP | Same | Same | Same |
| Skin Contact<br>Materials | - Polyurethane ester foam with<br>0.1% carbon black colorant<br>- Polyurethane film with acrylic<br>adhesive | - Polyurethane ester foam;<br>- Polyurethane drape | - Reticulated polyether based<br>polyurethane foam (30<br>pores per inch);<br>- Transparent polyurethane<br>film drape with adhesive<br>backing | - Black, reticulated,<br>polyurethane foam |
| Non-Skin<br>Contact<br>Materials | Suction Bell comprised of a<br>polypropylene drainage tubing<br>with a polypropylene pinch<br>clamp, a bell shape dome made<br>of polyvinyl chloride, a<br>transparent poly urethane film<br>coated with acrylic adhesive. | Suction Bell with connecting<br>(drainage) tube and clamp | port pad comprised of port<br>pad, drainage tubing, luer<br>connector, pinch clamp,<br>transparent film drape with<br>adhesive backing. | Suction bell with drainage<br>tube |
| Intended Use | The dressing kit is intended to be<br>used along with VCare 1000-<br>300S pump for wound<br>management via the application<br>of negative pressure to the<br>wound, in order for the removal<br>of fluids, including wound<br>exudates, irrigation fluids, body | The VR Medical VCare 1000-<br>300S Negative Pressure Wound<br>Therapy System is an<br>integrated wound management<br>system, indicated for wound<br>management via the application<br>of negative pressure to the<br>wound, in order for the removal | Cork Medical Products<br>NPWT Wound Dressing Kit<br>is intended to be used in<br>conjunction with the<br>Genadyne XLRS Pump to<br>deliver negative pressure<br>wound therapy to the wound.<br>When used in conjunction | The V.A.C. family of<br>devices are feedback-<br>controlled negative<br>pressure devices used<br>to help promote wound<br>healing, through means<br>including vacuum assisted<br>drainage and |
| | | | | |
| | fluids and infectious materials.<br>The system is intended for<br>patients with chronic, acute,<br>traumatic, subacute and dehisced<br>wounds, partial-thickness burns,<br>ulcers (such as diabetic or<br>pressure), flaps and grafts. | of fluids, including wound<br>exudates, irrigation fluids, body<br>fluids and infectious materials.<br>The system is intended for<br>patients with chronic, acute,<br>traumatic, subacute and<br>dehisced wounds, partial-<br>thickness burns, ulcers (such as<br>diabetic or pressure), flaps and<br>grafts. | with a NPWT pump system,<br>Cork Medical Products<br>NPWT Wound Dressing Kit<br>is indicated for patients who<br>would benefit from a suction<br>device particularly as the<br>device may promote wound<br>healing by the removal of<br>excess exudates, infectious<br>material, and tissue debris. | removal of infectious<br>material or other fluids,<br>under the influence of<br>continuous and or<br>intermittent suction<br>pressures, particularly for<br>patients with chronic,<br>acute, traumatic,<br>subacute and dehisced<br>wounds, partial-thickness<br>burns, ulcers (such as<br>diabetic or<br>pressure), flaps and grafts.<br>Feedback control is<br>achieved by measuring the<br>level of<br>negative pressure at the<br>wound site. |
| Use environment | The foam dressing kit is for use<br>in professional healthcare<br>facilities only. | The subject device is for use in<br>professional healthcare<br>facilities only. | The subject device is for use<br>in professional healthcare<br>facilities only. | The subject device is for<br>use in professional<br>healthcare facilities only. |
| Biocompatibility<br>(Foam) | Non-cytotoxic, non-irritant, non-<br>sensitizing, non- pyrogenic | Non-cytotoxic, non-irritant,<br>non-sensitizing, non-toxic, non-<br>pyrogenic | Non-cytotoxic, non-irritant,<br>non-sensitizing | Biocompatible |
| Biocompatibility<br>(Drape) | Non-cytotoxic, non-irritant, non-<br>sensitizing, non-toxic, non-<br>pyrogenic | Non-cytotoxic, non-irritant,<br>non-sensitizing, non-toxic, non-<br>pyrogenic | Non-cytotoxic, non-irritant,<br>non-sensitizing | Biocompatible |
| Biocompatibility<br>(Suction bell) | Non cytotoxic, non-irritant, non-<br>sensitizing | Biocompatible | Biocompatible | Biocompatible |
| Sterilization | Each kit components<br>individually sterilized by<br>Ethylene Oxide or Gamma<br>Irradiation | Gamma Irradiation | Individual kit components<br>individually sterilized by<br>Ethylene Oxide or Gamma<br>Irradiation | Gamma irradiation |
| Sterility | SAL of 10-6 | SAL of 10-6 | SAL of 10-6 | SAL of 10-6 |
| Assurance Level | | | | |
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#### Non-clinical Testing Summary: 5
The following tests were performed to support the substantial equivalence of the subject device:
## Biocompatibility Testing:
- Cytotoxicity ISO 10993-5:2009 (Foam, Drape, Suction bell) ●
- Irritation ISO 10993-10:2010 (Foam, Drape, Suction bell) ●
- Sensitization ISO 10093-10:2010 (Foam, Drape, Suction bell) ●
- Pyrogenicity -ISO 10993-11:2006/USP39-NF34 <151> (Foam, Drape)
- Acute systemic toxicity ISO 10993-11:2017 (Foam, Drape) ●
## Bench testing:
Longterm NPWT Foam Dressing Kit was evaluated under of bench tests to ensure the dressing kit can be used along with VCare 1000-300S pump regarding performance and functionality requirements.
- The foam dressing dimension test under continuous various negative pressure mode after 72 ● hours:
- The fluid removal rate under various negative pressure in 72 hours;
- . The pressure distribution under the foam dressing in 72 hours under continuous negative pressure mode;
- The pressure difference under the foam dressing in 72 hours under intermittent negative pressure mode.
- Mechanical properties (tensile strength and elongation, ASTM D3574) .
#### 6 Clinical Testing:
No clinical testing was required to support substantial equivalence.
#### 7 Conclusion:
The non-clinical tests demonstrate that the subject device is as safe, as effective and performs as well as the legally marked predicate devices.
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