K192604 · Maquet Critica Care AB · CBK · Jun 18, 2020 · Anesthesiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K192604
Device Name
Servo-air 4.0 Ventilator System
Applicant
Maquet Critica Care AB
Product Code
CBK · Anesthesiology
Decision Date
Jun 18, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 868.5895
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Servo-air ventilator system is intended for respiratory support, monitoring and treatment of pediatric and adult patients to be used only by healthcare providers to be used only in professional healthcare facilities and for transport within these facilities
Device Story
Servo-air 4.0 is a continuous ventilator for pediatric and adult patients. It mixes gases and administers them to patients via a patient unit, controlled by a user interface. It delivers controlled or supported breaths using constant flow or pressure. The device includes a turbine/blower module for ambient air intake, an oxygen concentration setting, and a dedicated controller for an integrated Aerogen Solo nebulizer. It monitors ventilation parameters and triggers visual/audible alarms if limits are exceeded. Used in professional healthcare facilities and for intra-hospital transport, it is operated by healthcare providers. It features a battery module for power backup. The device provides respiratory support and monitoring, aiding clinical decision-making through real-time parameter tracking and alarm notifications, ultimately benefiting patients by maintaining adequate ventilation.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, including system testing, regression testing, waveform testing, and human factors validation. Biocompatibility was evaluated per ISO 10993-1. Compliance with standards including ANSI/AAMI ES 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-8, ISO 80601-2-12, and ISO 80601-2-55 was demonstrated.
Technological Characteristics
Continuous ventilator; steel/plastic casing; 12" resistive touch screen. Uses turbine/blower module for ambient air; Li-ion battery system. Connectivity: standalone. Software: Major Level of Concern, compliant with IEC 62304. Gas delivery: constant flow/pressure. Standards: ANSI/AAMI ES 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-8, ISO 80601-2-12, ISO 80601-2-55, ISO 10993-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for respiratory support, monitoring, and treatment of pediatric and adult patients in professional healthcare facilities and during intra-hospital transport. Not indicated for neonatal patients.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A continuous ventilator (respirator) is a device intended to mechanically control or assist patient breathing by delivering a predetermined percentage of oxygen in the breathing gas. Adult, pediatric, and neonatal ventilators are included in this generic type of device.
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June 18, 2020
Maquet Critica Care AB % Mark Smith Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist Getinge 45 Barbour Pond Drive Wayne, New Jersey 07470
Re: K192604
Trade/Device Name: Servo-air 4.0 Ventilator System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5895 Regulation Name: Continuous Ventilator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: CBK Dated: May 15, 2020 Received: May 18, 2020
## Dear Mark Smith:
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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James J. Lee Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT1C: Division of ENT, Sleep Disordered Breathing, Respiratory and Anesthesia Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental 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) K192604
Device Name Servo-air 4.0 Ventilator System
Indications for Use (Describe)
- The Servo-air ventilator system is
- · intended for respiratory support, monitoring and treatment of pediatric and adult patients
- to be used only by healthcare providers
- · to be used only in professional healthcare facilities and for transport within these facilities
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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## 510(k) SUMMARY
as required by section 21 CFR 807.92
| Device owner | Maquet Critical Care AB<br>Röntgenvägen 2<br>SE-171 54 Solna, Sweden<br>Tel: (011) 46 10 335 7300 |
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| Contact Persons for this submission: | Mr. David Ardanius<br>Regulatory Affairs Manager<br>Phone: direct: (011) 46 10 335 7300<br>Email: david.ardanius@getinge.com |
| Application Correspondent: | Mr. Mark N. Smith<br>Manager, Regulatory Affairs<br>Getinge<br>45 Barbour Pond Drive<br>Wayne, NJ 07470<br>Email: mark.n.smith@getinge.com<br>Phone: 585-272-5274 |
Date prepared: September 13, 2019 Updated: May 7, 2020
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Trade Name: Servo-air 4.0 Ventilator System Model: Servo-air Model no: 68 82 000
## Device Classification
Common Name Classification Number Class Regulation Number 510(k) Number
Ventilator, continuous, facility use CBK II 21 CFR 868.5895 K192604
## Predicate Device Identification
Maquet Servo-U/n Ventilator System K180098
## Reference Device Identification
NA
## Indications for Use
The Servo-air ventilator system is:
- intended for respiratory support, monitoring and treatment of pediatric and adult . patients
- to be used only by healthcare providers ●
- to be used only in professional healthcare facilities and for transport within these ● facilities
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## GETING
### Device Description
The Servo-air 4.0 Ventilator System consists of a Patient Unit where gases are mixed and administered, and a User Interface where the settings are made and ventilation is monitored.
The Servo-air 4.0 Ventilator System is based on the cleared predicate device Servo-U/n 2.1 Ventilator System (K180098), with some modifications. The ventilation modes in the Servo-air 4.0 are the same as the predicate device. Standard configurations of available modes and optional modes do differ between the Servo-air, and the cleared predicate device Servo-U/n 2.1.
The ventilator delivers controlled or supported breaths to the patient, with constant flow, constant pressure, using a set oxygen concentration.
Servo-air contains a dedicated controller circuit for the Aerogen Solo nebulizer (included as standard).
The Servo-air 4.0 Ventilator System will produce visual and audible alarms if any parameter varies beyond pre-set or default limits and log alarm recordings.
The system contains provisions for battery modules to supply the system in the case of mains power failure or during intra-hospital transport.
| | PREDICATE DEVICE | SUBJECT DEVICE | Comment |
|-----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|
| 510(k) Number | K180098 | K192604 | - |
| Device name | SERVO-U 2.1 | Servo-air 4.0 | - |
| Manufacturer | Maquet Critical Care AB | Maquet Critical Care AB | Identical |
| Device Classification | CBK | CBK | Identical |
| Indications for Use | The SERVO-U 2.1 ventilator system is:<br> | The SERVO-air 4.0 ventilator system is:<br> | Identical for<br>included parts |
| | intended for respiratory support, monitoring and treatment of neonatal, pediatric and adult patients | intended for respiratory support, monitoring and treatment of pediatric and adult patients | Neonatal patient category excluded for subject device |
| | to be used only by healthcare providers | to be used only by healthcare providers | |
| | to be used only in professional healthcare facilities and for transport within these facilities | to be used only in professional healthcare facilities and for transport within these facilities | |
| | For NAVA and Edi monitoring, it is in addition intended:<br>*to provide monitoring of the patient's breathing drive<br>*to improve synchrony between the | | No NAVA and Edi monitoring for subject device) |
## COMPARISSON TO PREDICATE
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| | PREDICATE DEVICE | SUBJECT DEVICE | Comment |
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| 510(k) Number | K180098 | K192604 | - |
| Device name | SERVO-U 2.1 | Servo-air 4.0 | - |
| | ventilator system and patient when<br>the electrical signal from the brain to<br>the diaphragm is active<br>*for use on all patients with no<br>contraindication for<br>insertion/exchange of<br>a nasogastric tube | | |
| Patient range | Neonatal to adult patient populations | Pediatric to adult patient<br>populations | Identical for<br>included parts |
| | | | Reduced;<br>Neonatal patient<br>category excluded<br>for subject device |
| Ventilation Modes | • Volume Control (VC)<br>• Pressure Control (PC)<br>• Volume Support (VS)<br>• Pressure Support (PS)<br>• Pressure Support (CPAP)<br>• Pressure Regulated Volume<br>Control (PRVC)<br>• SIMV (SIMV(PC)+PS,<br>SIMV(PRVC)+PS,<br>SIMV(VC)+PS)<br>• Automode (PC-PS, PRVC-VS,<br>VC-VS)<br>• Bi-Vent/APRV<br>• NIV (NIV PC, NIV PS)<br>• NAVA<br>• NIV NAVA<br>• Nasal CPAP | • Volume Control (VC)<br>• Pressure Control (PC)<br>• Volume Support (VS)<br>• Pressure Support (PS)<br>• Pressure Support (CPAP)<br>• Pressure Regulated Volume<br>Control (PRVC)<br>• SIMV (SIMV(PC)+PS,<br>SIMV(PRVC)+PS,<br>SIMV(VC)+PS)<br>• Automode (PC-PS, PRVC-VS,<br>VC-VS)<br>• Bi-Vent/APRV<br>• NIV (NIV PC, NIV PS) | Identical for<br>included parts<br>NAVA, NIV<br>NAVA and Nasal<br>CPAP are not<br>included in subject<br>device. |
| Breathing Therapies | • High Flow therapy | • High Flow therapy | Identical |
## Comparison of Intended Use/Indications Use
There are no changes to the Intended Use or Indications for Use between the subject device and the predicate device, with exception to the removal of NAVA which is not part of the indications for use for the subject device.
## Comparison of Technology Characteristics
The Servo-air 4.0 is based on the cleared predicate device Servo-U/n 2.1 (K180098), with adaptions to be wall-gas independent, and modifications noted in the description below. Software algorithms for ventilation and alarms are the same. Furthermore, the ventilation modes in the Servo-air 4.0 are the same as the cleared predicate device.
The following changes have been made to Servo-air 4.0 compared to the cleared predicate device Servo-U/n 2.1 (K180098):
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## GETING
#### . Mechanics and attachment of the panel
Compared to the predicate device the panel has been changed from a 15" capacitive touch screen to a 12" resistive touch screen. The general layout, functionality and screen resolution (1024x768) remains the same compared to the subject device.
The panel is fixed to the device via hinges instead of being mounted to either the mobile cart, a table or railing, as for the predicate device. As part of the change of panel changed has also been done to the PCBs.
The alarm indicator on the panel of the subject device flashes with the same colors and frequency as the alarm indicator on the screen, compared to the predicate device where the lamp does not flash together with the alarm.
The subject device has different physical dimensions. The casing has been changed from cast aluminum to steel and plastic.
The carrier is based on the same system as the predicate device, but the shelf and the pillar attached to the base of the carrier has been modified to fit the dimensions of the subject device.
#### Software and user interface ●
Software updates have been made to accommodate the modifications to the system. The Servo-air software is considered a Major Level of Concern. Software verification was performed according to FDA's Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices" and according to the standard IEC 62304 "Medical device software - Software life-cycle processes".
#### Components ●
Compared to the predicate device the Handle, Mounting kit for Compressor Mini on Mobile Cart, and Pendant/bed holder have been removed. The handle is now integrated in the design of the subject device which is also not intended to be bedside mounted and thus the Pendant/bed holder is removed. The Compressor Mini is not an accessory for the subject device so the mounting kit is excluded.
The following components have been changed; Support Arm, Mobile cart, Humidifier Holder and shelf base to accommodate the physical changes to the cart.
New components specific for the subject device include the battery module, battery charger, cabinet, air inlet filter and dust filter.
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#### . Power system
The subject device maximum power consumption has increased from 80W to 100W and the power supply electronics have been modified to accommodate this.
The battery has been changed from NiMH to Li-ion batteries. However, the battery system backup time range for the subject device is within the range specified for the predicate device.
#### ● Blower module
The Servo-air adds the use of a turbine/blower module with an ambient humidity and temperature sensor. The turbine generates a controlled airflow from the ambient air and is controlled by the blower module. An air flow meter measurement of the mixed (air+O2) gas flow is used.
As a result of these changes some performance specifications are also changed for the subject device.
| 1. | The noise level has increased from <40dB (LpA) to <49dB (LpA) and<br>from <51db (LWA) to <57dB (LWA), compared to the predicate device.<br>These levels are still below the recommendations described in ISO 60601-<br>1-8. |
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| 2. | The air supply performance has been improved so that the ventilator can<br>supply 240 l/min. |
| 3. | The Maximum pressure setting has been reduced from 120 to 100 cmH2O.<br>The maximum airway pressure is consequently also reduced from 125 to<br>100 cmH2O. These changes do not have any significant clinical impact,<br>since in clinical use 100 cmH2O is already considered high. |
| 4. | The upper limit for tidal volume Air/O2 has been changed from 4000 ml to<br>2000 ml for the adult patient category. For the pediatric patient category<br>the lower limit has been raised from 10 ml to 20 ml. |
| 5. | The upper limit for monitored inspiratory tidal volume Air/O2 has been<br>lowered from 4000 ml to 2000 ml for the adult patient category. For the<br>pediatric patient category the lower limit has been raised from 10 ml to 20<br>ml. |
| 6. | The HFT flow range for the pediatric patient category has been changed<br>from 0.5 – 30 l/min to 2 – 30 l/min. |
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#### Pre-use check ●
The pre-use check has been adapted to the design changes for the subject device.
## Non-clinical Testing and Performance
Maquet Critical Care has conducted risk analysis and performed necessary verification and validation activities to demonstrate that the design output of the modified devices meet the design input requirements:
## Software
- . Code review
- Static code analysis ●
- Unit tests ●
- . Integration tests
## Performance
- System testing ●
- Regression ●
- Free User testing ●
- . Waveform testing
## Biocompatibility
- . Volatile Organic Compounds
- Particulate Testing ●
Human Factors Validation Testing
The following product standards are included in the verification:
- ANSI/AAMI ES 60601-1:2005 + A1:2012, Medical electrical equipment . Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance, Recognition Number 19-4
- IEC 60601-1-2:2014, Medical electrical equipment Part 1-2: General . requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances - Requirements and Test, Recognition Number 19-8
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## GETINGE
- IEC 60601-1-8:2006 + A1:2012, Medical electrical equipment Part 1-8: ● General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: General requirements, tests and guidance for alarm systems in medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems, Recognition Number 5-76
- ISO 80601-2-12:2011. Medical electrical equipment -- Part 2-1: Particular ● Requirements For The Safety Of Lung Ventilators - Critical Care Ventilators, Recognition Number 1-98
- ISO 80601-2-55:2018. Medical electrical equipment -- Part 2-55: Particular . requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of respiratory gas monitors, Recognition Number 1-140
- EN13544-1:2007, this standard is not recognized by FDA .
Biocompatibility evaluation of the Servo-air 4.0 is in accordance with AAMI / ANSI / ISO 10993-1:2009, recognition number 2-156 included the extent of recognition. The connector to High-Pressure gas is in accordance with CGA V-5:2008, Recognition Number 1-81.
## Conclusion for Substantial Equivalence
The subject device and the predicate device have the same intended use. There are no new type questions of safety and effectiveness for the subject device compared to the cleared predicate device. MAQUET has conducted risk analysis and performed the necessary verification and validation activities to demonstrate that the design outputs meet the design input requirements and the appropriate product standards. MAQUET concludes that the performance data for the subject device shows that it is substantially equivalent to the cleared predicate device.
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