Patient Warming System is a modular, electrically conductive Temperature Management System with adjustable temperature in a pre-defined range. The Patient Warming System is intended to prevent or treat hypothermia and maintain normothermia. The Patient Warming System is intended primarily for use in hospital and surgical centers. The Patient Warming System patient population includes adult and pediatric patients but excludes infant and neonatal patients.
Device Story
Modular, electrically conductive patient warming system; used in pre-, intra-, and post-operative surgical stages. System comprises a 48V software-driven controller and heating accessories (Heated Torso Pad, Overbody Warming Blanket). Controller regulates heating elements to user-selected temperatures; LCD screen displays information; five buttons allow temperature setting. Used in hospital/surgical centers by clinicians. Provides conductive heating to patients to treat hypothermia or maintain normothermia. Benefits include thermal regulation and patient comfort during procedures.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included conformance to IEC 80601-2-35 (heating device safety), pressure management (peak pressure <70 mmHg for 5th percentile female, <100 mmHg for 95th percentile male), human factors validation, electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2:2014), and electrical safety (IEC 60601-1). Software validation confirmed effective operation.
Technological Characteristics
Modular conductive heating system; 48V software-driven controller; heating accessories (torso pad, blanket) made of urethane-coated fabric with conductive heaters and foam. Conforms to IEC 80601-2-35. Connectivity via controller interface; LCD display; five-button input. Sterilization not specified.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult and pediatric patients (excluding infants/neonates) to prevent or treat hypothermia and maintain normothermia in hospital and surgical settings.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A thermal regulating system is an external system consisting of a device that is placed in contact with the patient and a temperature controller for the device. The system is used to regulate patient temperature.
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June 13, 2020
STERIS Corporation Gregory Land Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist 5960 Heislev Road Mentor, Ohio 44060
Re: K200446
Trade/Device Name: STERIS Patient Warming System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.5900 Regulation Name: Thermal Regulating System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DWJ Dated: February 21, 2020 Received: February 24, 2020
Dear Gregory Land:
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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K200446
Device Name STERIS Patient Warming System
### Indications for Use (Describe)
Patient Warming System is a modular, electrically conductive Temperature Management System with adjustable temperature in a pre-defined range. The Patient Warming System is intended to prevent or treat hypothermia and maintain normothermia.
The Patient Warming System is intended primarily for use in hospital and surgical centers.
The Patient Warming System patient population includes adult and pediatric patients but excludes infant and neonatal patients.
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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# 510(k) Summary For STERIS Patient Warming System
STERIS Corporation 5960 Heisley Road Mentor, OH 44060 Phone: (440) 354-2600 Fax No: (440) 357-9198
Contact:
Mr Gregory Land Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist Tel: 440-392-7424 Fax: 440-357-9198 greg_land@steris.com
Submission Date: February 21, 2020
K Number: K200446
STERIS Corporation ■ 5960 Heisley Road ■ Mentor, OH 44060-1834 USA ■ 440-354-2600
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#### 1. Device Name
| Trade Name: | STERIS Patient Warming System |
|------------------------|-------------------------------|
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Common/usual Name: | Patient Warming System |
| Classification Name: | System, Thermal Regulating |
| Classification Number: | 21 CFR 870.5900 |
| Product Code: | DWJ |
#### 2. Predicate Device
K112488 - HotDog Patient Warming System Model Numbers: WC0X, WC5X, BXXX, UXXX
#### 3. Device Description
Patient Warming System is a modular conductive patient warming system to be used during the pre-, intra-, and post-operative stages of surgical procedures to provide heating to patients for treatment of hypothermia, maintenance of normothermia and provide thermal comfort when conditions exist.
The STERIS Patient Warming System is a new product addition to STERIS. The STERIS Patient Warming System consists of a controller and one to three heating accessories as desired by the user such as the Heated Torso Pad and Overbody Warming Blanket. The controller uses software to control the heating elements for warming the contact surface of the accessory to the user selected temperature.
The Patient Warming System will be available in the following configurations.
- Controller, Power Supply, and Torso Pad Set (Foot Pad, Heated Torso Pad, ● and Head Pad)
- o Foot Pad and Head Pad are not heated and not subject to this 510(k)
- Controller and Power Supply
- . Torso Pad Set (Foot Pad, Heated Torso Pad, and Head Pad)
- o Foot Pad and Head Pad are not heated and not subject to this 510(k)
- Heated Torso Pad
- Overbody Warming Blanket ●
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#### 4. Indications for Use
Patient Warming System is a modular, electrically conductive Temperature Management System with adjustable temperature in a pre-defined range. The Patient Warming System is intended to prevent or treat hypothermia and maintain normothermia.
The Patient Warming System is intended primarily for use in hospital and surgical centers.
The Patient Warming System patient population includes adult and pediatric patients but excludes infant and neonatal patients.
#### Technological Characteristics Comparison Table ട.
A comparison of technical characteristics between the proposed and predicate devices is summarized in Table 1.
| Feature | Proposed Device<br>STERIS Patient Warming<br>System | Predicate Device<br>HotDog Patient Warming<br>System (K112488) | Comparison |
|--------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Indications<br>for Use | Patient Warming System is a<br>modular, electrically<br>conductive Temperature<br>Management System with<br>adjustable temperature in a<br>pre-defined range. The Patient<br>Warming System is intended<br>to prevent or treat hypothermia<br>and maintain normothermia.<br>The Patient Warming System<br>is intended primarily for use in<br>hospital and surgical centers.<br>The Patient Warming System<br>patient population includes<br>adult and pediatric patients but<br>excludes infant and neonatal<br>patients. | The Hot Dog Patient<br>Warming System is intended<br>to prevent or treat<br>hypothermia and to provide<br>warmth to patients. The Hot<br>Dog Patient Warming<br>System should be used in<br>circumstances in which<br>patients may not maintain a<br>state of normothermia. The<br>patient warming system can<br>be used with adult and<br>pediatric patients.<br>The System is intended<br>primarily for use in hospital<br>and surgical centers<br>including without limitation<br>operating, recovery and<br>emergency rooms and on<br>medical/surgical floors. | Similar |
| Operating<br>Principles<br>/<br>Technology | A temperature control unit<br>monitors and controls the<br>temperature of a patient<br>warming mattress and blanket | A temperature control unit<br>monitors and controls the<br>temperature of a patient<br>warming blanket or mattress | Same |
| Feature | Proposed Device<br>STERIS Patient Warming<br>System | Predicate Device<br>HotDog Patient Warming<br>System (K112488) | Comparison |
| | which provides conductive<br>heating to a patient. | which provides conductive<br>heating to a patient. | |
| Where Used | Operating rooms, recovery<br>rooms and emergency rooms | Operating rooms, recovery<br>rooms and emergency rooms | Same |
| System<br>Components | Temperature control unit,<br>blanket, mattress | Temperature control unit,<br>blanket, mattress | Same |
| Temperature<br>Control Unit | 48 Volt software driven<br>control unit capable of<br>regulating three warming<br>accessories simultaneously. A<br>LCD screen communicates<br>information to the user. Five<br>buttons are available to set the<br>temperature of the system to<br>predefined values. | 48 Volt software driven<br>control unit capable of<br>regulating three warming<br>accessories simultaneously.<br>Three LED screens<br>communicate information to<br>the user. Three buttons, are<br>used to set the temperature<br>of each accessory<br>independently. | Similar |
| Mattress Pad<br>Material | Pressure relieving foam pad<br>and conductive heater encased<br>in a urethane coated fabric<br>shell | Pressure relieving foam pad<br>and conductive polymer<br>coated fabric heater encased<br>in a polymer shell. | Similar |
| Blanket<br>Material | Insulating foam and a<br>conductive heater encased in a<br>urethane coated fabric shell | Conductive polymer coated<br>fabric heater encased in a<br>polymer shell | Similar |
| Specification | Conforms to IEC 80601-2-35:<br>Particular requirements of the<br>basic safety and essential<br>performance of heating<br>devices using blankets, pads or<br>mattresses and intended for<br>heating in medical use, edition<br>1 | Conforms to IEC 60601-2-<br>35: Particular requirements<br>for the safety of blankets,<br>pad and mattresses intended<br>for heating in medical use,<br>edition 1 | Similar |
## Table 1. Technological Characteristics Comparison Table
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#### Summary of Non-Clinical Performance Testing 6.
Testing was performed to evaluate performance and demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate as summarized in Table 2.
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| Test | Acceptance Criteria | Result |
|----------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| Performance<br>Testing | The STERIS Patient Warming System and warming<br>accessories were tested for conformance to IEC 80601-2-35:<br>Particular requirements of the basic safety and essential<br>performance of heating devices using blankets, pads or<br>mattresses and intended for heating in medical use | PASS |
| Pressure<br>Management | The Underbody Warming Pad must not exhibit a peak<br>pressure higher than 20% more than the existing torso<br>pad.<br>For 5th Percentile female peak pressure shall be<br>below 70 mmHgFor 95th Percentile male peak pressure shall be<br>below 100 mmHg | PASS |
| Human Factors | Typical users are capable of following the written<br>instructions for use to correctly use the STERIS Patient<br>Warming System with simulated patients. | PASS |
| Electromagnetic<br>Compatibility | IEC 60601-1-2:2014 General Requirements for Basic Safety<br>and Essential Performance - Collateral Standard:<br>Electromagnetic Compatibility - Requirements and Tests | PASS |
| Electrical Safety<br>Conformance | IEC 60601-1 Medical electrical equipment – Part 1: General<br>requirements for basic safety and essential performance | PASS |
| Software<br>Validation | The software that controls the system was validated and<br>determined to operate effectively and as designed. | PASS |
# Table 2. Performance Testing
#### 7. Conclusion
The STERIS Patient Warming System has met the established performance criteria. Based on the intended use, technological characteristics and non-clinical performance data, the subject device is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as the legally marketed predicate device (K112488), Class II (21 CFR 870.5900), product code DWJ.
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