Anscare SIMO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System
K193185 · Benq Materials Corporation · OKO · May 4, 2020 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K193185
Device Name
Anscare SIMO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System
Applicant
Benq Materials Corporation
Product Code
OKO · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
May 4, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4683
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
SIMO System is indicated for patients who would benefit from a suction device (negative pressure wound therapy) as it may promote wound healing via removal of excess exudate and infectious materials. SIMO System is suitable for use in both hospital and homecare setting and is indicated for the following wound types: Chronic wounds Acute wounds Traumatic wounds Subacute and dehisced wounds Partial-thickness burns Ulcers (such as diabetic or pressure) Flaps and grafts Closed surgical incisions
Device Story
The Anscare SIMO NPWT System is a non-powered, canister-free negative pressure wound therapy device. It consists of a manual pump and a sterile, absorbent dressing. The pump generates a negative pressure of -125±15mmHg to manage wound exudate. The system is designed for use in hospital or homecare settings by healthcare professionals, caregivers, or patients. The pump is portable, carried in a pocket or belt holder, and has a 30-day operational life. Exudate is managed by the absorbent dressing, which allows for fluid evaporation. The device includes a 'Smart pattern' feature to notify users of the therapy condition and assist in determining dressing change timing. By maintaining a negative pressure environment, the device promotes wound healing, reduces infectious materials, and manages exudate, potentially improving patient outcomes for various wound types.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Evaluations included tubing tensile strength, adhesive viscosity post-sterilization, drop testing, 30-day pump life/pressure stability, and simulation of exudate management (low and moderate levels). Biocompatibility testing (ISO 10993-1) included cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, systemic toxicity, pyrogenicity, implantation, and leachables. Sterilization validation (ISO 11135) and residual testing (ISO 10993-7) were performed. Human Factors/Usability Engineering (HFE/UE) validation was conducted with 15 healthcare professionals and 15 lay users, confirming safety and effectiveness for the intended user population.
Technological Characteristics
Non-powered, manual suction pump (-125±15mmHg) and sterile, absorbent dressing. Canister-free design. Dressing sterilized via Ethylene Oxide (ISO 11135). Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1. Pump life: 30 days. Dressing change frequency: 3-7 days. Connectivity: None (standalone).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring negative pressure wound therapy to promote healing via removal of excess exudate and infectious materials. Suitable for chronic, acute, traumatic, subacute, dehisced wounds, partial-thickness burns, ulcers (diabetic/pressure), flaps, grafts, and closed surgical incisions. For use in hospital and homecare settings.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A non-powered suction apparatus device intended for negative pressure wound therapy is a device that is indicated for wound management via application of negative pressure to the wound for removal of fluids, including wound exudate, irrigation fluids, and infectious materials. It is further indicated for management of wounds, burns, flaps, and grafts.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for this device is FDA's “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Non-powered Suction Apparatus Device Intended for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT).” See § 878.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.
PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System (K151436)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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May 4, 2020
BenQ Materials Corporation Isabel Tsai Regulatory Affairs Department 29 Jianguo E. Rd., Guishan Taoyuan, TW 33341
Re: K193185
Trade/Device Name: Anscare SIMO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4683 Regulation Name: Non-Powered Suction Apparatus Device Intended For Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OKO Dated: January 15, 2020 Received: January 22, 2020
Dear Isabel Tsai:
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 M. Ferlin, Ph.D. Acting Assistant Director DHT4B: Division of Infection Control and Plastic Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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## Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2020 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K193185
#### Device Name
Anscare SIMO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System (SIMO System)
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
SIMO System is indicated for patients who would benefit from a suction device (negative pressure wound therapy) as it may promote wound healing via removal of excess exudate and infectious materials.
SIMO System is suitable for use in both hospital and homecare setting and is indicated for the following wound types:
- · Chronic wounds
- · Acute wounds
- · Traumatic wounds
- · Subacute and dehisced wounds
- · Partial-thickness burns
- · Ulcers (such as diabetic or pressure)
- · Flaps and grafts
- · Closed surgical incisions
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Anscare SIMO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System
## 510(k) Summary
# General Information:
| Type of Submission: | Traditional |
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| Submitter: | BenQ Materials Corporation |
| Address: | No. 29, Jianguo E. Rd., Gueishan, Taoyuan,<br>33341, Taiwan, R.O.C |
| Phone: | +886-3-374-8800 |
| Fax: | +886-3-374-8888 |
| Contact: | Isabel Tsai<br>(Isabel.Tsai@BenQMaterials.com) |
| Registration number: | 3010256218 |
| Date prepared: | May 4, 2020 |
# Identification of the Device:
| Device Name: | Anscare SIMO Negative Pressure Wound<br>Therapy (NPWT) System |
|-----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Classification Name: | Non-Powered suction apparatus device<br>intended for negative pressure wound<br>therapy |
| Device Classification: | Class II |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 878.4683 |
| Panel: | General & Plastic Surgery |
| Product Code: | OKO |
| Identification of the Predicate Device: | |
| Predicate Device Name: | SNaP® Wound Care System |
|------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer: | Spiracur Inc. |
| Classification Name: | Non-Powered suction apparatus device<br>intended for negative pressure wound<br>therapy |
| Device Classification: | Class II |
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| BenQ Materials Corporation<br>510(k) Notification | Anscare SIMO Negative<br>Pressure Wound Therapy<br>(NPWT) System |
|---------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 878.4683 |
| Panel: | General & Plastic Surgery |
| Product Code: | OKO |
| 510(k) Number: | K151710 |
| Reference Device | PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Wound |
| Name: | Therapy System |
| Manufacturer: | Smith & Nephew Medical Inc. |
| Classification Name: | Powered suction pump |
| Device Classification: | Class II |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 878.4780 |
| Panel: | General & Plastic Surgery |
| Product Code: | OMP |
| 510(k) Number: | K151436 |
| Clearance Date: | January 28, 2016 |
## Device Descrintion
#### 1.1 Device Identification:
Anscare SIMO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System including non-sterilized SIMO Pump and sterilized SIMO Dressing. Patient is able to carry the SIMO Pump easily in the pocket or a belt holder (additional accessory). Anscare SIMO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System is also called "SIMO System" in the following description.
SIMO System has 3 types of model variants including "2 SIMO Dressings and 1 SIMO Pump", "2 SIMO Dressings and 1 SIMO Pump with 1 holder" and "3 SIMO Dressings". Each type has 4 models, and each modelcontains 4 different sizes of SIMO dressing separately.
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Anscare SIMO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System
### 1.2 Device Characteristics:
SIMO System is for single person use only. SIMO Pump could use for 30 days. The SIMO Dressing is sterilized by Ethylene Oxide and single-use.
### 1.3 Environment of Use:
SIMO System is suitable for use both in a hospital and homecare setting.
### 1.4 Brief Written Description of the Device:
SIMO System including non-sterilized negative pump and sterilize dressing. The negative pressure wound therapy is provided by a pump (-125±15mmHg) up to 30 days by manual and may promote wound healing via the removal of exudate. The negative pressure is provided by the SIMO Pump, and the exudates of wound bed is managed by the dressing. SIMO Dressing is applied to the wound. It should be changed in line with standard wound management guidelines, typically every 3-4 days up to 7 days. More frequent dressing changes may be required depending on the level of exudates, condition of the dressing, wound type/size, orientation of dressing, environmental considerations and/or other patient the considerations.
#### Indication for use
SIMO System is indicated for patients who would benefit from a suction device (negative pressure wound therapy) as it may promote wound healing via removal of excess exudate and infectious materials.
SIMO System is suitable for use in both hospital and homecare setting and is indicated for the following wound types:
- Chronic wounds
- Acute wounds
- Traumatic wounds ●
- Subacute and dehisced wounds
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Anscare SIMO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System
- Partial-thickness burns
- Ulcers (such as diabetic or pressure)
- Flaps and grafts
- Closed surgical incisions
Comparison of Technological characteristics with the predicate device SIMO System is substantially equivalent in intended use to the predicate devices: SNaP® Wound Care System (K151710).
The device is indicated for negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) that is intended for wound management via application of continual negative pressure to the wound for removal of fluids, including wound exudate and infectious materials.
SIMO System and the predicate device (SNaP® Wound Care System) are both non-powered, negative pressure wound therapy device used for the same indicated use. Both systems utilize manually pump to generate the negative pressure gradient.
The SIMO System is canister-free. Exudate is retained in the absorbent dressing and allows fluid to evaporate. The technology is similar to the reference device: PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System (K151436) which has similar absorbable NPWT dressing component, mechanism and performance compared with the subject device.
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# Device Comparison Table
Anscare SIMO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
| Brand and product<br>Items | Anscare SIMO System | SNaP® Wound Care<br>System | PICO Single Use<br>Negative Pressure Wound<br>Therapy System | BenQ Materials Corporation<br>510(k) Notification | | Anscare SIMO Negative<br>Pressure Wound Therapy<br>(NPWT) System | | |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|--------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|---------------------------|
| FDA regulation status | K193185 | K151710 | K151436 | Technology | External use only | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Regulatory Class | Class II | Class II | Class II | | Therap. Delivery<br>Mode | Continuous | Continuous | Continuous |
| Product code | OKO | OKO | OMP | | Structure | Pump + tube +<br>dressing | Pump + tube +<br>canister + dressing | Pump + tube +<br>dressing |
| Manufacturer | BenQ Materials Corp. | Spiracur Incorporated | Smith & Nephew<br>medical Ltd. | | Power supply | Manual | Manual | Powered |
| Indications for Use | SIMO System is<br>indicated for patients<br>who would benefit<br>from a suction device<br>(negative pressure<br>wound therapy) as it<br>may promote wound<br>healing via removal<br>of excess exudate and<br>infectious materials.<br>SIMO System is<br>suitable for use in<br>both hospital and<br>homecare setting and<br>is indicated for the<br>following wound<br>types:<br>• Chronic<br>wounds<br>• Acute wounds<br>• Traumatic<br>wounds<br>• Subacute and<br>dehisced wounds<br>• Partial-thickness<br>burns<br>• Ulcers (such as<br>diabetic or pressure)<br>• Flaps and grafts<br>• Closed surgical<br>incisions | SNaP System with<br>SNaP Cartridge<br>(60cc):<br>The SNaP® Wound<br>Care System is<br>indicated for patients<br>who would benefit<br>from wound<br>management via the<br>application of<br>negative pressure,<br>particularly as the<br>device may promote<br>wound healing<br>through the removal<br>of excess exudate,<br>infectious material<br>and tissue debris. The<br>SNaP® Wound Care<br>System is indicated<br>for removal of small<br>amounts of exudate<br>from chronic, acute,<br>traumatic, subacute<br>and dehisced wounds,<br>partial-thickness<br>burns, ulcers (such as<br>diabetic, venous or<br>pressure), surgically<br>closed incisions, flaps<br>and grafts.<br>SNaP System with<br>SNaP Plus Cartridge<br>(150cc):<br>The SNaP® Wound<br>Care System is | PICO is indicated for<br>patients who would<br>benefit from a suction<br>device (negative<br>pressure wound<br>therapy) as it may<br>promote wound healing<br>via removal of low to<br>moderate levels of<br>exudate and infectious<br>materials.<br>Appropriate wound<br>types include:<br>• Chronic<br>• Acute<br>• Traumatic<br>• Subacute and dehisced<br>wounds<br>• Partial-thickness burns<br>• Ulcers (such as<br>diabetic or pressure)<br>• Flaps and grafts<br>• Closed surgical<br>incisions<br>• PICO Single Use<br>Negative Pressure<br>Wound Therapy<br>System is suitable for<br>use in both hospital<br>and homecare setting. | | Max pump<br>pressure | 125 mmHg | 125 mmHg | 100 mmHg |
| Biocompatibility | Pass | Pass | Pass | | | | | |
| indicated for patients<br>who would benefit<br>from wound<br>management via the<br>application of<br>negative pressure,<br>particularly as the<br>device may promote<br>wound healing<br>through the removal<br>of excess exudate,<br>infectious material<br>and tissue debris. The<br>SNaP® Wound Care<br>System is indicated<br>for removal of<br>exudate from chronic,<br>acute, traumatic,<br>subacute and dehisced<br>wounds, partial-<br>thickness burns,<br>ulcers (such as<br>diabetic, venous or<br>pressure), surgically<br>closed incisions, flaps<br>and grafts. | | | | | | | | |
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# K193185
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# K193185
Anscare SIMO Negative
| BenQ Materials Corporation<br>510(k) Notification | | | Pressure Wound Therapy<br>(NPWT) System | |
|---------------------------------------------------|---------------|----------------|-----------------------------------------|----------------|
| Technology | Sterilization | Ethylene Oxide | Gamma | Ethylene Oxide |
| | Shelf-life | 3 Years | 2 Years | 3 Years |
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Anscare SIMO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System
#### Performance Testing - Bench
In order to ensure Anscare SIMO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System effective, we designed performance test item to description of the evaluation and the test conclusion are as below:
- Tubing Tensile Strength Test
To conduct this test for testing the user's pull on it, the testing is for tubing tensile strength test. Based on the test results, we can see that our SIMO System is within the safe range of tube tensile strength and will not fail the treatment due to careless pulling of the user and will not cause any user safety and functional problems.
- Adhesive test
To conduct this test for testing the product viscosity does not meet the specifications after sterilization, resulting in the user functional and safety concerns. Based on the test results, we can see that our dressing viscosity meet the specifications after sterilization, so it will not lead to user safety and functional problems.
- Function Test after Drop Testing
To conduct this test for testing the product would not cause component failure due to the user's careless dropping, resulting in the user's safety and functional risks. According to the test results, we can see that if the user uses the device without pay attention and caused falling, it will not lead to malfunction, caused by user safety and security concerns.
- Life Time for 30 Days Test
To conduct this test for testing the product does not cause fatigue or malfunction of the pump due to the increase in the frequency of uses, resulting in safety and functional risks to the user. According to the test results, we can see that our device has been pressed 150 times, the stable pressure output of the device does not cause malfunction due to falling, it is still normal use, does not lead to the user's safety and functionality problems.
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Anscare SIMO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System
- Simulation Test
To conduct this test for the make sure the product could be welloperated under different circumstances of exudate, low(0.3 ml/cm2/24h) and moderate (1.1 ml/cm-/24h), and the ability in providing stable pressure and managing exudate. We can conclude that Anscare SIMO System can provide effective and stable negative managing exudate, such as permeability. pressure for evapotranspiration rate, and the liquid reflux rate (the ability to keep exudate in the dressing), and the performance tests are all pass. Last but not least, the Smart pattern of Anscare SIMO System is designed not only to notify patients about the condition of negative pressure wound therapy, but to avoid patients failing to judge the changing timing of the dressing, making it more effective and efficient in wound healing.
- HFE/UE Report
Anscare SIMO NPWT system has been found to be safety and effective for the intended users (healthcare professional, a caregiver or patient) uses and use environments. 15 HCPs and 15 lay users were recruits for the validation testing with the different tasks and use scenario.
The conclusion was supported by the HFE/UE processes which complied with "Applying Human Factors and Usability Engineering to Medical Devices Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff (2016)" and analysis of the results.
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Anscare SIMO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System
#### Biocompatibility and Sterilization Testing
SIMO dressing is the patient direct contacting component of the SIMO System. Further, in the choice of our materials, SIMO Dressing was similar to the predicate device, it was only different from two additional layers. To prove there is no additional safety concern, the biocompatibility evaluation for the SIMO Dressing was conducted in accordance with ISO-10993-1, 'Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing'. Appropriate tests had been conducted using final product that has been packaged and sterilized. The testing included the following tests:
- In Vitro Cytotoxicity Test
- Skin Sensitization Test
- Intracutanous Skin irritation Study
- Acute Intravenous Systemic Toxicity Study
- Acute Intraperitoneal Systemic Toxicity Study
- Pyrogen Test
- Subacute/subchronic toxicity study
- Implantation study
- Phthalate leachables study
From the results and analysis above, it shows that the SIMO system passed the evaluated biocompatibility tests.
Additional, SIMO Dressing is the part of SIMO System which will come in to direct contact with the wounds and normal skin of patients. Concerning the risk of the microbial infection, we conduct the EO sterilization to the SIMO Dressing. To make sure the sterile conditions and sterilization process, we conducted the sterilization valuation in accordance with ISO 11135, Sterilization of health-care products - Ethylene oxide -Requirement for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices'. The residual testing had been performed in accordance with ISO 10993-7 which confirm the SIMO Dressing comply with the allowable residual limits for ethylene oxide (EO)
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and its reaction products.
#### Conclusion
Anscare SIMO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System has similar indications for use and technological characteristics to the predicate device. The non-clinical data, biocompatibility test, sterilization test demonstrates the substantial equivalence of the SIMO System to the SNaP® Wound Care System (K151710).
Anscare SIMO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System
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Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.