K200223 · Pensar Medical, LLC · OMP · Oct 23, 2020 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K200223
Device Name
PocketDoc™ Micro Wound Therapy System
Applicant
Pensar Medical, LLC
Product Code
OMP · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Oct 23, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4780
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
PocketDoc Micro Wound Therapy System is indicated for patients who may benefit from a suction device as it may promote wound healing through the removal of low to moderate levels of exudate and infectious material. 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 PocketDoc Micro Wound Therapy System is suitable for use in both a healthcare and homecare setting.
Device Story
PocketDoc is a portable, battery-operated negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) system for shallow wounds with low to moderate exudate (<10 ml/day). System components: pump control unit, Enluxtra Humifiber hydrophilic gelling fiber dressing, adhesive polyurethane drape, StingRay TPE flange, and PVC tubing. Operated by healthcare professionals or patients in clinical/home settings; device can be worn via pocket, carrier, or Velcro strap. Pump applies negative pressure to remove exudate/infectious material from wound bed into dressing. Provides therapeutic benefit by promoting wound healing. Healthcare providers monitor wound progress; device output (suction) facilitates exudate management. System includes low-pressure and low-battery indicators.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included sterilization validation (ISO 11137-1/2, AAMI TIR33), biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1), electrical safety (ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1), EMC (IEC 60601-1-2), and software validation (IEC 62304). Performance bench testing included pressure accuracy, low-pressure detection, 96-hour exudate collection, dressing fluid management, battery life (168 hours), and negative pressure safety limits. Human factors studies conducted with healthcare professionals and lay users.
Indicated for patients requiring suction for wound healing via removal of low to moderate exudate and infectious material. Applicable to chronic, acute, traumatic, subacute, dehisced wounds, partial-thickness burns, ulcers (diabetic/pressure), flaps, grafts, and closed surgical incisions. Suitable for healthcare and homecare settings.
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 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System (K151436)
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October 23, 2020
Pensar Medical, LLC % Pierre Bounaud Senior Regulatory specialist AcKnowledge Regulatory Strategies, LLC 2251 San Diego Ave, Suite B-257 San Diego, California 92110
Re: K200223
Trade/Device Name: PocketDoc™ Micro Wound Therapy System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4780 Regulation Name: Powered Suction Pump Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OMP Dated: January 24, 2020 Received: January 29, 2020
Dear Pierre Bounaud:
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. Assistant Director (Acting) DHT4B: Division of General Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control 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) K200223
Device Name
PocketDocTM Micro Wound Therapy System
Indications for Use (Describe)
PocketDoc Micro Wound Therapy System is indicated for patients who may benefit from a suction device as it may promote wound healing through the removal of low to moderate levels of exudate and infectious material.
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
PocketDoc Micro Wound Therapy System is suitable for use in both a healthcare and homecare setting.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| <span></span> | <span></span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
| <span></span> | <span></span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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# 510(k) Summary K200223
#### DATE PREPARED
October 23, 2020
### MANUFACTURER AND 510(k) OWNER
Pensar Medical, LLC 684 Parkridge Avenue, Norco, CA 92860, USA +1 (800) 669-4757 Telephone: Official Contact: David Buchicchio, Vice President Marketing
#### REPRESENTATIVE/CONSULTANT
Pierre Bounaud, Ph.D. Allison C. Komiyama, Ph.D., R.A.C. AcKnowledge Regulatory Strategies, LLC Telephone: +1 (619) 458-9547 Email: pbounaud@acknowledge-rs.com, akomiyama@acknowledge-rs.com
### DEVICE INFORMATION
| Proprietary Name/Trade Name: | PocketDoc™ Micro Wound Therapy System |
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| Common Name: | Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Powered Suction Pump |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 878.4780 |
| Class: | II |
| Product Code: | OMP |
| Premarket Review: | General & Plastic Surgery |
| Review Panel: | OPEQ/OHT4/Infection Control and Plastic Surgery Devices<br>(DHT4B) |
#### PREDICATE DEVICE IDENTIFICATION
The PocketDoc is substantially equivalent to the following predicate:
| 510(k) Number | Predicate Device Name / Manufacturer | Primary Predicate |
|---------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|
| K151436 | PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy<br>System / Smith & Nephew Medical Inc. | ✓ |
The predicate device has not been subject to a design related recall.
#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The PocketDoc" Micro Wound Therapy System (PocketDoc) is a negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) system that is specifically designed for shallow wounds with low to moderate amounts of exudate (*10 ml/day) that no longer or never required a collection canister. The system consists of a disposable, small, lightweight, battery operated, portable suction device (pump control unit) containing an electric motor driven vacuum pump, Enluxtra Humifiber Wound Dressings made of a hydrophilic gelling fiber (K122297), adhesive polyurethane drapes and StingRay TPE flanges with PVC tubing to connect the dressing/drape to the suction device.
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The dressing is applied over the wound and the drape is applied over the dressing to hold it in place. The flange on top of the drape is connected to the pump control unit via the tubing. The dressings, drapes, flanges and tubing are supplied sterile and are for single use. The pump control unit is for single patient use and is provided nonsterile. The PocketDoc" Micro Wound Therapy System is suitable for use in both a healthcare and homecare setting. The portable suction device can be placed in a pocket, a carrier or attached to the body with an arm/leg Velcro strap which is provided.
## INDICATIONS FOR USE
PocketDoc Micro Wound Therapy System is indicated for patients who may benefit from a suction device as it may promote wound healing through the removal of low to moderate levels of exudate and infectious material.
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
PocketDoc Micro Wound Therapy System is suitable for use in both a healthcare and homecare setting.
# COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Pensar Medical believes that the PocketDoc" Micro Wound Therapy System (PocketDoc) is substantially equivalent to the predicate device based on the information summarized here:
The subject device has a similar design and dimensions and uses similar materials (plastic body, thermoplastic flange, PVC tubing, highly adsorbent dressing) as the device cleared in K151436. The subject device has the same intended use and similar technological characteristics (powered suction pump for negative pressure wound therapy) to the device cleared in K151436.
The technological differences of the PocketDoc™ Micro Wound Therapy System, when compared to the predicate device cleared in K151436, are that the subject device includes two additional set pressures (-50 and -125 mmHg), uses non-replaceable AAA alkaline batteries instead of replaceable AA lithium batteries, includes a smaller dressing size (4"x4" instead of 4″x8″), incorporates a different wound kit fixation method (film drape instead of fixation strips), and involves a different sterilization method (gamma radiation instead of ethylene oxide).
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The PocketDoc has undergone testing to ensure the differences in technological characteristics do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness compared to the predicate device.
# SUMMARY OF NON-CLINICAL TESTING
No FDA performance standards have been established for the PocketDoc " Micro Wound Therapy System (PocketDoc). The following tests were performed to demonstrate safety based on current industry standards:
- Sterilization validation per ISO 11137-1, ISO 11137-2, and AAMI TIR33 .
- Packaging and shelf life validations
- . Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1 (for a device having prolonged contact duration with breached or compromised skin)
- Software validation per IEC 62304
- Electrical safety per ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1
- Electromagnetic compatibility per IEC 60601-1-2
- Performance bench testing
- o Pressure accuracy test: Evaluate the ability of the device to administer accurate pressure in side-by-side testing with the predicate.
- Low pressure indicator test: Evaluate the ability of the device to detect a low O pressure condition in the system and engage a low pressure indicator in side-byside testing with the predicate.
- o 96-hour exudate test: Demonstrate the ability of the device to collect exudate in the dressing during a worst-case simulated clinical scenario in side-by-side testing with the predicate.
- o Effect of PocketDoc on Enluxtra Humifiber Wound Dressing fluid management performance: Evaluate the effect of the device on the dressing fluid management performance, specifically, fluid capacity under a simulated worstcase clinical scenario.
- Battery test: Evaluate the ability of the device to function for at least 168 hours o and to engage the low battery indicators.
- o Negative pressure safety limit test: Evaluate the ability of the device to not go above the upper boundary pressure values in the event of a failure of the device in side-by-side testing with the predicate.
- . Human factor studies with two groups (healthcare professionals, lay users)
The results of these tests indicate that the PocketDoc™ Micro Wound Therapy System is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
# CONCLUSION
Based on the testing performed, including sterilization validation, packaging validation, shelf life validation, biocompatibility, software validation, electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, performance bench testing, and human factor studies, it can be concluded that the subject device does not raise different questions of safety or effectiveness compared to the predicate device. The similar indications for use, technological characteristics, and performance characteristics for the proposed PocketDoc" Micro Wound Therapy System are assessed to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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