K190465 · Hygeia II Medical Group, Inc. · HGX · Oct 18, 2019 · Obstetrics/Gynecology
Device Facts
Record ID
K190465
Device Name
Evolve Breast Pump
Applicant
Hygeia II Medical Group, Inc.
Product Code
HGX · Obstetrics/Gynecology
Decision Date
Oct 18, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 884.5160
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Evolve breast pump is intended to be used by lactating women to express and collect milk from their breasts.
Device Story
Evolve Breast Pump is an electrically powered, multi-user device for home use by lactating women to express and collect milk. It supports single or double pumping. The device uses a DC-powered motor driving a reciprocating vacuum pump and an electromechanical solenoid to generate suction. Users operate the device via soft-touch buttons and a backlit LCD, selecting between stimulation and expression modes with adjustable vacuum speed and strength. The system requires a Personal Accessory Set (breast shield, diaphragm, valve, tubing, bottles). The device provides electronic control of vacuum regulation, differing from the predicate's mechanical design. The output is expressed breast milk collected into bottles. The device benefits patients by providing an automated, adjustable means of milk expression. It is a closed system using a silicone diaphragm for backflow protection.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2), and firmware verification/validation per FDA guidance. Performance testing measured vacuum and cycle rates across all modes (stimulation/expression, single/double) to confirm specifications were met. Backflow protection was also verified.
Technological Characteristics
Powered by external AC-DC adapter (100-240 Vac). Features DC-powered reciprocating vacuum pump and electromechanical solenoid. User interface includes LCD and soft-touch buttons. Closed system with silicone diaphragm backflow protection. Vacuum range: -75 to -283 mmHg. Cycle range: 32 to 92 CPM. Complies with IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2.
Indications for Use
Indicated for lactating women to express and collect milk from their breasts.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A powered breast pump in an electrically powered suction device used to express milk from the breast.
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October 18, 2019
Hygeia II Medical Group, Inc. Brett Nakfoor CEO 6241 Yarrow Drive Carlsbad, CA 92011
Re: K190465
Trade/Device Name: Evolve Breast Pump Regulation Number: 21 CFR 884.5160 Regulation Name: Powered Breast Pump Regulatory Class: II Product Code: HGX Dated: September 18, 2019 Received: September 20, 2019
Dear Brett Nakfoor:
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.
Sharon Andrews Acting Director DHT3B: Division of Reproductive, Gynecology and Urology Devices OHT3: Office of GastroRenal, ObGyn, General Hospital and Urology Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K190465
Device Name Evolve breast pump
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Evolve breast pump is intended to be used by lactating women to express and collect milk from their breasts.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
|X | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(K) SUMMARY - K190465
In accordance to CFR Title 21, Sec. 807.92 the following summary is provided.
#### SUBMITTER:
Hygeia II Medical Group, Inc. 6214 Yarrow Drive, Suite A Carlsbad, CA 92011 Phone: (714) 515-7571
## PRIMARY CONTACT PERSON:
Brett Nakfoor CEO Hygeia II Medical Group (714) 515-7571
#### SECONDARY CONTACT PERSON:
John Conklin Product Development Hygeia II Medical Group (714) 515-7571
DATE PREPARED: October 16, 2019
#### Device Information
Trade Name: Evolve Breast Pump Common Name: Powered Breast Pump Classification Name: Powered Breast Pump Classification Panel: Obstetrics/Gynecology Requlation: 21 CFR 884.5160 Device Classification: Class II Product Code: HGX Product Code Name: Pump, Breast, Powered
#### Predicate Device Information
### Hygeia EnDeare Breast Pump, K081932 This predicate has not been subject to a design-related recall.
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## Device Description
The Evolve Breast Pump, is an electrically powered breast pump from an external AC-DC power supply; the device is provided non-sterile.
The Evolve Breast Pump is intended to be used by lactating women to express and collect milk from their breasts. Pumping can be performed on one breast (single pumping) or on both breasts of a lactating woman at the same time (double pumping). The Evolve breast pump is designed as a multi-user breast pump and available in a corded model (external AC-DC power supply).
The Evolve Breast Pump utilizes a DC-powered motor driving a reciprocating-type vacuum pump and an electromechanical solenoid which are controlled electronically to provide vacuum (suction) capability that extracts and collects milk from breasts of lactating women.
The Evolve Breast Pump has a backlit, LCD display for user display. The subject device also has soft-touch buttons for the user to power the device on/off, switch between two different pumping modes - stimulation and expression - and to control vacuum speed and strength within each of the modes. Multiple vacuum speed and strength settings are available in both pumping modes.
The Evolve Breast Pump is intended for repeated use by multiple users in home environment.
The Evolve Breast Pump requires Hygeia's Personal Accessory System for users to express and collect milk from their breasts.
## Indications for Use
The Evolve breast pump is intended to be used by lactating women to express and collect milk from their breasts.
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## Comparison of Technological Characteristics
The Evolve Breast Pump has identical indications for use and uses the same fundamental technology as the legally marketed predicated devices to which substantial equivalency is claimed, EnDeare Breast Pump (K081932). The modifications that are subject to this submission include the device's form-factor, user interface, vacuum source - performance specification, and firmware:
- a) Form-factor/dimension physical size of subject device is smaller and has a different shape than the predicate in order to improve aesthetics
- b) User interface to improve aesthetics, the subject device has an LCD user display versus predicate device's printed indicators and subject device has button controls versus rotary knob controls on predicate device
- c) Vacuum source/performance The subject device provides negative pressure vacuum (suction) through a DC-powered, reciprocating-based pump and an electromechanical vacuum release solenoid where vacuum speed and strength are controlled electronically. The predicate device provides negative pressure vacuum through a DCpowered, reciprocating-based pump with a mechanical vacuum release design. Thus, subject device has vacuum speed and strength controlled electronically while predicate has vacuum speed controlled electronically and vacuum strength controlled mechanically (by user).
- d) Firmware The embedded logic of the subject device has been changed to handle modifications listed above; user interface changes, control and management of reciprocating pump and electromechanical solenoid
- e) Backflow protection backflow protection mechanism changed from hydrophobic filter to diaphragm
A summary of the technological characteristics compared to the legally marketed predicate device (K081932) are shown in the following table.
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| | Evolve<br>K190465 | EnDeare<br>(Predicate Version)<br>K081932 | Comment | |
|-------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|
| Indications for Use | The Evolve powered breast<br>pump is to be used by<br>lactating women to express<br>and collect milk from their<br>breasts. | The EnDeare powered breast<br>pump is indicated to express<br>and collect milk from the<br>breasts of lactating women. | Same | |
| Environment of<br>Use | Home | Hospital, Home | Subject device marketed for<br>home use | |
| User Interface - Controls | | | | |
| User Control | State-dependent controls:<br>On-Off button | State-dependent controls:<br>On-Off switch | Change to soft-touch button<br>versus a switch | |
| | Stimulation and Expression<br>Mode button | No Mode button | Subject device supports 2<br>pumping modes; Stimulation<br>& Expression, predicate has<br>1 mode. | |
| | Performance controls:<br>Strength and Speed<br>adjustment via buttons | Performance controls:<br>Speed and Strength<br>adjustment via rotary knob<br>and pressure collar | Change to soft-touch<br>buttons versus rotary<br>controls | |
| Visual Indicator | LCD<br>Backlit, liquid-crystal display | Printed graphics on pump<br>case | Addition of LCD display | |
| Pumping Options | Single pumping<br>Double pumping | Single pumping<br>Double pumping | Same | |
| Adjustable Suction<br>Level | Yes | Yes | Same | |
| Adjustable Speed<br>Level | Yes | Yes | Same | |
| Accessories | Personal Accessory Set:<br>● breast shield<br>● diaphragm<br>● valve<br>● tubing<br>● bottles<br>AC-DC power-adapter-cord | Personal Accessory Set:<br>● breast shield<br>● filter<br>● valves<br>● tubing<br>● bottles<br>AC power cord, rechargeable<br>battery | Same<br>Hygeia Personal Accessory<br>Set | |
| Cleaning | Breast pump - wipe with<br>clean, damp cloth<br>Tubing - replace if milk<br>appears in tubing<br>Breast pump kit and bottles –<br>wash and sanitize | Breast pump - wipe with<br>clean, damp cloth<br>Tubing - wash or sanitize only<br>if milk or condensation in<br>tubing<br>Breast pump kit and bottles –<br>wash and sanitize | Same except tubing shall be<br>replaced for subject device if<br>milk appears in tubing | |
| Specifications | | | | |
| | | | | |
| Power Source | AC-DC 100 - 240 Vac<br>adapter, 50/60 Hz | 100 - 120 Vac power cord,<br>50/60 Hz | Subject has AC-DC adapter<br>integrated into power cord,<br>predicate uses standard AC<br>power cord | |
| Batteries | None | Rechargeable, Nickel-metal<br>Hydride, 12.0V, 2200mAh | Predicate device offers<br>battery-powered model | |
| Rechargeable<br>Battery<br>operation/charge<br>time | NA | Operation time:<br>Approximately 2 hours<br>Charge time:<br>Approximately 3.5 hours | | |
| Software/firmware | Yes | Yes | Both devices have<br>embedded logic facilitating<br>device operation; subject<br>device has additional logic<br>for user display, solenoid<br>control | |
| Vacuum aggregate<br>type | Reciprocating pump | Reciprocating pump | Same | |
| Vacuum<br>Regulation type | Electronic | Mechanical | Subject device uses<br>electronically-controlled<br>regulator versus predicate<br>device's manual set-point<br>regulator | |
| Maximum vacuum<br>(mmHg) | -283 mmHg<br>(-20 mmHg) | -250 mmHg<br>(±20 mmHg) | Subject device provides<br>higher vacuum strength | |
| Vacuum range -<br>double and single<br>pumping (mmHg) | Stimulation<br>-75 to -175 mmHg<br>(±20 mmHg)<br>Expression<br>-140 to -283 mmHg<br>(±20 mmHg) | -50 to -250mmHg<br>(±20 mmHg) | Subject device provides an<br>overall wider vacuum range<br>than predicate | |
| Cycling Control<br>Mechanism | Electronic | Electronic | Same | |
| Cycle Speed<br>Range<br>(Cycles/Minute =<br>CPM) | Stimulation<br>75 to 92 CPM<br>(±8 CPM)<br>Expression<br>32 to 49 CPM<br>(±8 CPM) | 40 - 60 Cycles/Minute<br>(±10 CPM) | Subject device provides an<br>overall wider cycle speed<br>range than predicate | |
| Adjustable<br>Cycle Speed<br>Levels | Yes | Yes | Same | |
| Backflow<br>protection | Yes, silicone diaphragm | Yes, hydrophobic filter | Subject device provides<br>closed system via silicone<br>diaphragm design | |
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The differences in technological characteristics do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness.
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## Summary of Performance Data, Non-Clinical Testing
The Evolve Breast Pump complies with voluntary standards for electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and use in the home environment.
The following performance data is provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination:
### Risk/Hazard
- Risk Analysis in accordance with ISO 14971:2007 was used to assess impact of . modifications to the device
### Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
- Electrical safety testing per IEC 60601-1:2005 (3rd Edition) with US deviations per . AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1:2005/(R)2012 and A1:2012 standard
- . Electromagnetic compatibility testing per IEC 60601-1-2: 2014 (4th edition) standard, Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1 - 2
### Firmware Testing
- . The software/firmware verification and validation was provided in accordance with the FDA Guidance document, "The Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices," issued on May 11, 2005
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## Performance Testing
The Evolve Breast Pump was tested to demonstrate it meets its performance specifications. The testing involved measurement of vacuum and cycles for minimum and maximum settings for both single and double pumping mode, and for stimulation and expression mode. Also, backflow protection was tested. Specifications were met and within required, acceptable range for pump operation, cycle rate, and vacuum pressure.
## Conclusion
The performance testing demonstrates that the Evolve Breast Pump is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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