The Invacare® Perfecto2™V Oxygen Concentrator is intended for patients with respiratory disorders requiring supplemental oxygen at flow rates of 1 to 5 liters per minute. For flow rates below 1 liter per minute use with Invacare Pediatric Flowmeter accessory. It is not intended to sustain or support life.
Device Story
Invacare Perfecto2V Oxygen Concentrator; portable oxygen generator for patients with respiratory disorders. Device separates nitrogen from room air via molecular sieve; delivers concentrated oxygen (87% to 95.6%) to patient via nasal cannula. Flow rates adjustable from 0.5 to 5 L/min. Used in home healthcare environments; operated by patient or caregiver. Includes flowmeter, elapsed time meter, and oxygen purity/fault/power indicators. NEC microprocessor control board monitors performance; triggers audible alarms for low flow or purity drops. Provides supplemental oxygen to improve patient respiratory status; not for life support.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Performance verified via ISO 80601-2-69, sound pressure level, oxygen concentration status, warm-up time, and ISTA 2A testing. Biocompatibility evaluated per ISO 18562-1/2/3 and USP monograph for oxygen 93%.
Technological Characteristics
Molecular sieve oxygen concentrator. NEC microprocessor control board. Flow range 0.5-5 L/min. Output pressure 5.0 ± 0.5 psi. Electrical: 120 VAC, 60 Hz. Standards: AAMI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 60601-1-11, ISO 80601-2-69, ISO 14971, IEC 62366, ISO 18562-1/2/3.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients with respiratory disorders requiring supplemental oxygen at flow rates of 1 to 5 liters per minute. For flow rates below 1 liter per minute, use with Invacare Pediatric Flowmeter accessory. Not intended to sustain or support life.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A portable oxygen generator is a device that is intended to release oxygen for respiratory therapy by means of either a chemical reaction or physical means (e.g., a molecular sieve).
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August 6, 2020
Invacare Corporation Elijah Wreh Regulatory Affairs Manager One Invacare Way Elyria, Ohio 44035
Re: K200890
Trade/Device Name: Invacare Perfecto2V Oxygen Concentrator Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5440 Regulation Name: Portable Oxygen Generator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: CAW Dated: July 17, 2020 Received: July 20, 2020
Dear Elijah Wreh:
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) K200890
Device Name Invacare® Perfecto2™V Oxygen Concentrator
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Invacare® Perfector™V Oxygen Concentrator is indicated for patients with respiratory disorders requiring supplemental oxygen at flow rates of 1 to 5 liters per minute. For flow rates below 1 liter per minute use with Invacare Pediatric Flowmeter accessory. It is not intended to sustain or support life.
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#### 510(k) Summary
### SUBMITTER per 21 CFR 807.92(a)(1):
Invacare Corporation One Invacare Way Elyria, OH 44035 Phone: (440) 329-6840 Email: ewreh@invacare.com
#### CONTACT PERSON:
Elijah Wreh Regulatory Affairs Manager
#### MANUFACTURER:
Invacare Corporation One Invacare Way Elyria, OH 44035
#### Date Prepared per 21 CFR 807.92(a)(1):
August 4, 2020
#### NEWE OEDE DE DE LE R MATION per 21n CER 807: 92 Earto 2 J M V Oxygen Concentrator
| Common or Usual Name: | Generator, Oxygen, Portable |
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| Regulation Name: | Portable Oxygen Generator |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 868.5440 |
| Regulatory Class: | 2 |
| Product Code: | CAW |
| PREDICATE DEVICE: | Model Platinum 5 Oxygen Concentrator (K020386) |
| Patient Population: | Patients requiring supplemental oxygen |
#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION per 21 CFR 808.92(a)(4)
The purpose of this this Premarket Notification [510(k)] submission is to obtain commercial clearance for Invacare® Perfecto2™V Oxygen Concentrator. The subject device is used by patients who require supplemental oxygen concentration level of the output gas
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ranges from 87% to 95.6% at an output flow rate range of 1/2 to 5 liters per minute. The oxygen is delivered to the user through the use of a nasal cannula.
# INTENDED USE per 21 CFR 807.92(A)(5) for Invacare® Perfecto2™V Oxygen Concentrator
The Invacare® Perfecto2™V Oxygen Concentrator is intended for patients with respiratory disorders requiring supplemental oxygen at flow rates of 1 to 5 liters per minute. For flow rates below 1 liter per minute use with Invacare Pediatric Flowmeter accessory. It is not intended to sustain or support life.
# INDICATIONS FOR USE per FORM FDA 3881 for Invacare® Perfecto2™V Oxygen Concentrator
The Invacare® Perfecto>™V Oxygen Concentrator is indicated for patients with respiratory disorders requiring supplemental oxygen at flow rates of 1 to 5 liters per minute. For flow rates below 1 liter per minute use with Invacare Pediatric Flowmeter accessory. It is not intended to sustain or support life.
# INDICATIONS FOR USE (IFU) COMPARISON
The Indications for Use statement for the subject device is the same as the previously cleared predicate device. The determination was made based on Section 513(i)(1)(E)(i) of the FD&C Act.
# COMPARISON of TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS with the PREDICATE DEVICE per 21 CFR 807.92(a)(6)
The device comparison showed that the subject device is substantially equivalent in intended use, design, materials, and operational principles to the previously cleared predicate device.
# BASIS of SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE per 21 CFR 807.100(b)(2)(ii)(A)
The substantial equivalence of the subject device was determined as per the FDA guidance document, "The 510(k) Program: Evaluating Substantial Equivalence in Premarket Notifications [510(k)]' and the technological characteristics which include materials, design, and other device related features, as defined in section 513(i)(1)(B) of the FD&C Act and 21 CFR
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### 807.100(b)(2)(ii)(A).
The design verification testing and device comparison demonstrates that the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device. The data generated from the subject device design verification test reports support a finding of substantial equivalence regarding device comparison, device specifications, and design characteristics.
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# Design Characteristics Comparison
| Design and Technological Characteristics<br>Device Name | Subject Device | Predicate Device | |
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| | Invacare® Perfecto2TMV Oxygen Concentrator | Invacare Platinum 5 Oxygen Concentrator (K020386) | |
| | | | |
| Manufacturer | Invacare | Invacare | |
| Intended Use | The intended function and use of the Invacare Model Platinum<br>Oxygen Concentrator is to provide supplemental oxygen to patients | To provide supplemental oxygen to patients with respiratory disorders | |
| | with respiratory disorders, by separating nitrogen from room air, by | by separating nitrogen from room air by way of a molecular sieve. It is | |
| | way of a molecular sieve. It is not intended to sustain or support life. | not intended to sustain or support life. | |
| Indications for Use | The intended function and use of the Invacare Perfecto2TMV Oxygen | The intended function and use of the Invacare Model Platinum oxygen | |
| | Concentrator is to provide supplemental oxygen to patients with | Concentrator is to provide supplemental oxygen to patients with | |
| | respiratory disorders, by separating nitrogen from room air, by way | respiratory disorders, by separating nitrogen from room air, by way of | |
| | of a molecular sieve. It is not intended to sustain or support life. | a molecular sieve. It is not intended to sustain or support life. | |
| Oxygen Outlet | Port supplying produced concentrated oxygen | Port supplying produced concentrated oxygen | |
| Flowmeter | Adjusts oxygen flow to prescribed setting | Adjusts oxygen flow to prescribed setting | |
| Flow Rate | Maximum Flow Rate | 5.0 L/min | 5.0 L/min |
| | Adjustable Flow Range | 0.5 – 5 L/min in 0.5 L/min increments | 0.5 - 5 L/min in 0.5 L/min increments |
| | Elapsed Time Meter | Displays the cumulative number of hours the unit has operated | Displays the cumulative number of hours the unit has operated |
| Oxygen Purity, Fault and Power Indicator | | Falls below 85% (±2%) but above 73% (±3%) | Falls below 85% (±2%) but above 73% (±3%) |
| | Design Schematic | NEC Microprocessor Control Board | NEC Microprocessor Control Board |
| Rated Current Input | | 3.2 A | 4.0 A |
| Electrical Requirements | | 120 VAC ± 10%, 60 Hz | 120 VAC ± 10%, 60Hz |
| Altitude | | Up to 8,000 ft (2438 m) above sea level without degradation of<br>concentration levels. | Up to 6000 feet (1828 m) above sea level without degradation of<br>concentration levels. |
| | | | |
| | While using a HomeFill System: Up to 6,000 ft (1828 m) above sea<br>level without degradation of concentration levels. | 6,000 ft (1828 m) to 13129 ft. (4000 m) with concentration below 90%. | |
| Oxygen Output Concentration Levels | 95.6% to 87% at ½ to 5 L/min | 95.6% to 87% at all flowrates | |
| Maximum Output Pressure | 5.0 ± 0.5 psi (34.5 ± 3.45 kPa) | 5.0 psi, ± 0.5 psi (34.5 ± 3.45 kPa) | |
| Low Flow Alarm | 0 L/min. to .5 L/min., Rapid Audible Alarm Beeping | 0 L/min. to .5 L/min., Rapid Audible Alarm Beeping | |
| Power Consumption | | 325W Typical | 400W Average |
| Pressure Relief Mechanism Operation | 35 psi ± 5 psi (241 kPa ± 34.5 kPa) | 35 psi ± 3.5 (241 kPa ± 24.1 kPa) | |
| Operating Temperature | 10 to 35C (50 to 95F) at up to 60% relative humidity | 10 to 35C (50 to 95F) at 20-60% relative humidity | |
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### DESIGN VERIFICATION TESTING DATA
Design verification testing was performed on the subject device components to demonstrate a finding of substantial equivalence. The subject device components met the performance requirements and is substantially equivalent to the predicate device identified throughout this submission and do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness.
## Risk Management
Risk Management has been conducted in accordance with ISO 14971:2012 - Medical Devices -Application of Risk Management to Medical Devices for the subject Invacare® Perfecto2™V Oxygen Concentrator. The Risk Management Report provides guidance on the principal factors to consider in conducting a risk-based assessment to determine risk associated with the subject device's risk profile. The Risk Management Report involves describing the relationships between a hazard and the ultimate consequences in terms of physical injury or damage. Based on the risk-based assessment performed, the subject device's risk profile remained unchanged and there is no significant impact on the safety or effectiveness of the subject device.
### Software Verification Testing
Software Verification Testing was performed to evaluate the functionality of the design, materials, and operational principles of the subject device components. Software verification testing was conducted on the subject device components as recommended by the FDA's guidance document "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices" and IEC 62304:2006 – Medical device software – Software Life Cycle Processes.
Level of Concern: The Level of Concern for the subject device is Moderate.
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# Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing was performed to evaluate the functionality of the design, materials, and operational principles of the subject device components. This includes the following:
- AAMI ES60601-1: Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1: General Requirements for . Basic Safety and Essential Performance
- IEC 60601-1: Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1: General Requirements for Basic . Safety & Essential Performance
- ISO 80601-2-69 Medical electrical equipment Part 2: Particular Requirements for the ● Basic Safety and Essential Performance of Oxygen Concentrator Equipment
- . IEC 60601-1-2: Medical Electrical Equipment – Part 1-2: General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential performance – Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility - Requirements and Tests
- . IEC 60601-1-6: Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1-6 General Requirements for Safety - Collateral Standard: Usability
- IEC 62366: Medical Devices Application of Usability Engineering to Medical Devices ●
- IEC 60601-1-11: Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1-11: General Requirements for . Basic Safety and Essential performance – Collateral Standard: Requirements for Medical Electrical Equipment and Medical Electrical Systems Used in the Home Healthcare Environment
In summary, the applicable testing demonstrates that the subject device components are equivalent in electrical and electromagnetic safety performance to the predicate device.
# Biocompatibility Testing
Biocompatibility testing was performed on the subject device components in accordance with FDA guidance document entitled "Use of International Standard ISO 18562-1, "Biocompatibility Evaluation of Breathing Gas Pathways in Healthcare Applications- Part 1: Evaluation and Testing within a Risk Management Process." The battery of testing was performed to the following FDA recognized consensus standards:
- ISO 18562-1:2017, Biocompatibility Evaluation of Breathing Gas Pathways in . Healthcare Applications - Part 1: Evaluation and Testing within a Risk Management Process
- . ISO 18562-2:2017, Biocompatibility Evaluation of Breathing Gas Pathways in Healthcare Applications - Part 2: Tests for Emissions of Particulate Matter
- ISO 18562-3:2017. Biocompatibility Evaluation of Breathing Gas Pathways in . Healthcare Applications - Part 3: Tests for Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds
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Testing to detect inorganic gases including Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Oxygen (O2) and odor was performed on the subject device. The objective of the test was to assess CO, CO2, O2, and odor and compare their PPM (parts per million) for gas biocompatibility according to the requirements of the "Oxygen 93 %" USP monograph directly to patients.
### Performance Testing - Bench
Performance testing was performed on the subject device to FDA recognized consensus standards for basic safety and essential performance. Additional respiratory laboratory testing has been performed on the subject device to demonstrate a finding of substantial equivalence to the predicate device. The testing includes:
- . ISO 80601-2-69 Medical electrical equipment Part 2: Particular Requirements for the Basic Safety and Essential Performance of Oxygen Concentrator Equipment
- Sound Pressure Level Test .
- Oxygen Concentration Status Indication Test
- Warm-Up Time Test ●
- Product Weight Test
- ISTA 2A Test
### Animal Study
Animal testing was not required for this submission.
### Clinical Testing
Clinical testing was not required for this submission.
## CONCLUSIONS per 21 CFR 807.92(b)(3)
The subject device has the same intended use and technological characteristics as the predicate device. The design verification data support a finding of substantial equivalence of the subject device and demonstrate that the subject device will perform as intended in the specified use conditions.
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