The Maximus™ System provides features of both the Synclara™ System and the Volara™ System. The Maximus™ System, when used as a Synclara™ Cough System is intended for use on patients who are unable to cough or clear secretions effectively due to reduced peak cough expiratory muscle weakness. The Maximus™ System, when used as a Volara™ System is intended for the mobilization of secretions, lung expansion therapy, the treatment and prevention of pulmonary atelectasis, and has the ability to provide supplemental oxygen when used with oxygen supply.
Device Story
Maximus System is a 2-in-1 electro-mechanical device combining Mechanical Insufflation-Exsufflation (MIE) and Oscillation and Lung Expansion (OLE) therapies. Inputs include air or oxygen; device transforms these into controlled pressure/flow outputs for secretion clearance and lung expansion. Used in acute and home care settings by clinicians or patients. Features include Synclara (Inhale, Exhale, PAP) and Volara (CPEP, CHFO, Aerosol) modes. Modification adds aerosol delivery via Ventilator Tee adaptor during CHFO mode. Output is delivered via mouthpiece, face mask, or ventilator circuit. Healthcare providers use touch screen controls to adjust frequency, pressure, and flow. Device benefits patients by assisting airway clearance and lung expansion; supplemental oxygen can be provided. Bluetooth connectivity allows display of heart rate and SpO2 from external pulse oximeter.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Comparative nebulizer performance testing conducted at adult (28 Lpm) and pediatric (12 Lpm) flow rates across pressure ranges (5-70 cmH2O). Metrics included Mass Median Aerodynamic Diameter (MMAD), Total Respirable Dose, and Fine Particle fraction. Results demonstrated equivalence between the new Ventilator Tee Adaptor and previously cleared interfaces.
Technological Characteristics
Electro-mechanical controller; air/oxygen source. Therapy modes: MIE (Inhale, Exhale, PAP) and OLE (CPEP, CHFO, Aerosol). CHFO: up to 300 bpm, ≤70 cmH2O. CPEP: <30 cmH2O. Flutter: 1-20 Hz. Touch screen interface. Connectivity: Bluetooth for external pulse oximeter. Patient circuits: disposable single-patient use. Aerosol delivery via Philips SideStream nebulizer. Materials identical to predicate K192143.
Indications for Use
Indicated for pediatric to adult patients unable to cough/clear secretions effectively due to reduced peak cough expiratory flow or respiratory muscle weakness (Synclara mode). Indicated for adults and children >2 years (acute care) or >5 years (home care) for secretion mobilization, lung expansion, and treatment/prevention of pulmonary atelectasis (Volara mode).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A noncontinuous ventilator (intermittent positive pressure breathing-IPPB) is a device intended to deliver intermittently an aerosol to a patient's lungs or to assist a patient's breathing.
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Hill-Rom Services Pte Ltd Paul Dryden Consultant 1 Yishun Ave 7 Singapore 768923 Singapore
Re: K200988
Trade/Device Name: Maximus System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5905 Regulation Name: Noncontinuous Ventilator (IPPB) Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NHJ Dated: May 1, 2020 Received: May 4, 2020
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K200988
Device Name
# Maximus™ System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Maximus™ System provides features of both the Synclara™ System and the Volara™ System.
The Maximus™ System, when used as a Synclara™ Cough System is intended for use on patients who are unable to cough or clear secretions effectively due to reduced peak cough expiratory muscle weakness.
The Maximus™ System, when used as a Volara™ System is intended for the mobilization of secretions, lung expansion therapy, the treatment and prevention of pulmonary atelectasis, and has the ability to provide supplemental oxygen when used with oxygen supply.
Patient Population
The Maximus™ System, when used as a Synclara™ Cough System, is intended to deliver therapy to the population of pediatric to adult patients in both acute and home care settings.
The Maximus™ System, when used as a Volara™ System, is intended to deliver therapy to adults and children over the age of 2 in the acute care setting.
The Maximus™ System, when used as a Volara™ System, is intended to deliver therapy to adults and children over the age of 5 in the home care setting.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
XX Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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| Date Prepared | 26-May-20 | |
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| Submission Sponsor: | Hill-Rom Services Pte Ltd<br>1 Yishun Ave 7<br>Singapore, 768923, Singapore | Tel - 011 - 65 6499 7391<br>Fax - 011 - 65 65945201 |
| Sponsor Contact: | Alvin Tan - R&D Executive Director | |
| Submission Contact: | Paul Dryden – ProMedic LLC | |
| Proprietary or Trade Name: | Maximus™ System | |
| Common/Usual Name: | Noncontinuous ventilator (IPPB) | |
| Classification Code/Name: | NHJ - non-continuous ventilator (IPPB)<br>21 CFR 868.5905, Class II | |
| Predicate Devices: | K192143 – Hill-Rom Maximus™ System | |
### Device Description and Modification:
The modification is to add the ability to provide aerosol from the nebulizer via the Ventilator Tee adaptor during Continuous High Frequency Oscillations (CHFO) mode when connected to a ventilator. All components were cleared under K192143.
The Maximus™ System is a 2 in 1 device which combines 2 main types of therapies referred to as:
- MIE (Mechanical Insufflation-Exsufflation) Synclara® ●
- OLE (Oscillation and Lung Expansion) - Volara™
The modified Maximus™ system and the predicate are presented in Table 1.
### Indications for Use:
The Maximus™ System provides features of both the Synclara™ System and the Volara™ System.
The Maximus™ System, when used as a Synclara™ Cough System is intended for use on patients who are unable to cough or clear secretions effectively due to reduced peak cough expiratory flow or respiratory muscle weakness.
The Maximus™ System, when used as a Volara™ System is intended for the mobilization of secretions, lung expansion therapy, the treatment and prevention of pulmonary atelectasis, and has the ability to provide supplemental oxygen when used with oxygen supply.
### Patient Population
The Maximus™ System, when used as a Synclara™ Cough System, is intended to deliver therapy to the population of pediatric to adult patients in both acute and home care settings. The Maximus™ System, when used as a Volara™ System, is intended to deliver therapy to adults and children over the age of 2 years in the acute care setting.
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The Maximus™ System, when used as a Volara™ System, is intended to deliver therapy to adults and children over the age of 5 in the home care setting.
| | Maximus™ System | Predicate<br>Maximus™ System |
|------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510(k) | | K192143 |
| CFR | 868.5905 | 868.5905 |
| Classification | NHJ | NHJ |
| Classification name | Device, positive pressure breathing,<br>intermittent (IPPB) | Device, positive pressure breathing,<br>intermittent (IPPB) |
| Indications for Use | The Maximus™ System, Model POPT1<br>provides features of both the Synclara™<br>System and the Volara™ System. | The Maximus™ System, Model POPT1<br>provides features of both the Synclara™<br>System and the Volara™ System. |
| | The Maximus™ System, when used as a<br>Synclara™ Cough System is intended for use<br>on patients who are unable to cough or clear<br>secretions effectively due to reduced peak<br>cough expiratory flow or respiratory muscle<br>weakness. | The Maximus™ System, when used as a<br>Synclara™ Cough System is intended for use<br>on patients who are unable to cough or clear<br>secretions effectively due to reduced peak<br>cough expiratory flow or respiratory muscle<br>weakness. |
| | The Maximus™ System, Model POPT1, when<br>used as a Volara™ System is intended for the<br>mobilization of secretions, lung expansion<br>therapy, the treatment and prevention of<br>pulmonary atelectasis, and has the ability to<br>provide supplemental oxygen when used with<br>oxygen supply. | The Maximus™ System, Model POPT1,<br>when used as a Volara™ System is intended<br>for the mobilization of secretions, lung<br>expansion therapy, the treatment and<br>prevention of pulmonary atelectasis, and has<br>the ability to provide supplemental oxygen<br>when used with oxygen supply. |
| Environments of Use | Hospital<br>sub-acute facilities<br>Nursing care<br>Homecare | Hospital<br>sub-acute facilities<br>Nursing care<br>Homecare |
| Patient Population | Volara™ mode:<br>Adult, Child > 2 years old (acute)<br>>5 year (home care)<br>Synclara™ mode:<br>Adult and pediatric | Volara™ mode:<br>Adult, Child > 2 years old (acute)<br>>5 year (home care)<br>Synclara™ mode:<br>Adult and pediatric |
| Therapy Modes | Volara™ therapy modes:<br>CPEP, CHFO, Aerosol<br>Synclara™ therapy modes:<br>Inhale, Exhale, PAP | Volara™ therapy modes:<br>CPEP, CHFO, Aerosol<br>Synclara™ therapy modes:<br>Inhale, Exhale, PAP |
| Available nebulizer | Philips SideStream (K991725) | Philips SideStream (K991725) |
| Aerosol delivery | Mouthpiece<br>Face Mask<br>Ventilator Tee Adaptor | Mouthpiece<br>Face Mask |
| Pulse Oximeter Option | Can connect via Bluetooth to Beijing Choice<br>Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. Fingertip<br>Pulse Oximeter, K142888. Only displays the<br>heart rate and SpO2 data. | Can connect via Bluetooth to Beijing Choice<br>Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. Fingertip<br>Pulse Oximeter, K142888. Only displays the<br>heart rate and SpO2 data. |
| | Modified<br>Maximus™ | Predicate<br>Maximus™ |
| Continuous Positive<br>Expiratory Pressure<br>(CPEP) | Controlled static flow with<br>positive pressures<br>< 30 cmH2O | Controlled static flow with<br>positive pressures<br>< 30 cmH2O |
| Continuous High<br>Frequency Oscillations<br>(CHFO) | Controlled continuous flow<br>with frequencies up to 300<br>beats per minute and peak<br>positive pressures, ≤ 70 cmH2O | Controlled continuous flow<br>with frequencies up to 300<br>beats per minute and peak<br>positive pressures, ≤ 70 cmH2O |
| Aerosol | Controlled continuous constant pressure to in-<br>line nebulizer delivering medicated aerosol<br>only. | Controlled continuous constant pressure to in-<br>line nebulizer delivering medicated aerosol<br>only. |
| Maximum Positive<br>Pressure | 70 cmH2O | 70 cmH2O |
| Maximum Negative<br>Pressure | -70 cmH2O | -70 cmH2O |
| Inhalation, Exhalation<br>and PAP duration | 0 to 5 seconds | 0 to 5 seconds |
| Flutter frequency | 1 – 20 Hz | 1 – 20 Hz |
| Patient Circuit<br>configurations | Volara™ Patient Circuit:<br>Disposable circuit referred to as "handset"<br>includes connection for in-line nebulizer.<br>Draw in room air mix with<br>medicated aerosol and gas<br>from controller.<br>Synclara™ Patient Circuit:<br>Disposable single patient use circuit consisting<br>of Bacterial/Viral filter, hose, mouthpiece and<br>facemask adapter. | Volara™ Patient Circuit:<br>Disposable circuit referred to as "handset"<br>includes connection for in-line nebulizer.<br>Draw in room air mix with<br>medicated aerosol and gas<br>from controller.<br>Synclara™ Patient Circuit:<br>Disposable single patient use circuit<br>consisting of Bacterial/Viral filter, hose,<br>mouthpiece and facemask adapter. |
| Patient circuit settings | No resistance adjustment feature on patient<br>circuit.<br>Therapy settings are all done at the control<br>unit. | No resistance adjustment feature on patient<br>circuit.<br>Therapy settings are all done at the control<br>unit. |
| Patient Interface | Acute care:<br>Mouthpiece<br>Face mask<br>Insert into ventilator<br>Adapter to a patient's endotracheal tube or<br>tracheostomy tube.<br>Home care:<br>Mouthpiece<br>Face mask<br>Insert into ventilator<br>Adapter to a patient's endotracheal tube or<br>tracheostomy tube. | Acute care:<br>Mouthpiece<br>Face mask<br>Insert into ventilator<br>Adapter to a patient's endotracheal tube or<br>tracheostomy tube.<br>Home care:<br>Mouthpiece<br>Face mask<br>Insert into ventilator<br>Adapter to a patient's endotracheal tube or<br>tracheostomy tube. |
| | Modified<br>Maximus™ | Predicate<br>Maximus™ |
| Controller | Electro-Mechanical device | Electro-Mechanical device |
| Principle of operation | Air or oxygen | Air or oxygen |
| Setting Options | On/Off<br>Frequency selection<br>for CHFO mode (Touch Screen Control)<br>Pressure adjustment<br>for CHFO mode (Touch Screen Control)<br>Pressure adjustment<br>for CPEP mode (Touch Screen Control)<br>Pressure manometer<br>Pressure adjustment<br>for Inhale, Exhale, PAP mode (Touch Screen<br>Control)<br>Flow adjustment for Inhale mode. (Touch<br>Screen Control)<br>Frequency adjustment for Flutter feature.<br>(Touch Screen Control)<br>Pressure adjustment for flutter feature.<br>(Touch Screen Control) | On/Off<br>Frequency selection<br>for CHFO mode (Touch Screen Control)<br>Pressure adjustment<br>for CHFO mode (Touch Screen Control)<br>Pressure adjustment<br>for CPEP mode (Touch Screen Control)<br>Pressure manometer<br>Pressure adjustment<br>for Inhale, Exhale, PAP mode (Touch Screen<br>Control)<br>Flow adjustment for Inhale mode. (Touch<br>Screen Control)<br>Frequency adjustment for Flutter feature.<br>(Touch Screen Control)<br>Pressure adjustment for flutter feature. (Touch<br>Screen Control) |
# Table 1 – Maximus™ Substantial Equivalence Table
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## Performance of Aerosol Delivery in CHFO mode
We performed comparative particle characterization testing comparing the following patient interfaces: Mouthpiece, Face Mask (already cleared under K192143) and delivery through the already cleared Ventilator Tee Adaptor.
Testing was performed at Adult flow rates (28 Lpm) and Pediatric flow rates (12 Lpm) with 1 drug at the lowest and highest set pressures (5 and 70 cmH2O). Testing parameters included the key particle parameters, Mass Median Aerodynamic Diameter (MMAD), Total Respirable Dose and Fine Particle, are equivalent. The comparative testing supports that the different patient interfaces are not significantly different in their delivery of aerosol.
# Substantial Equivalence Discussion
The modified Maximus™ system is viewed as substantially equivalent to the predicate device because:
Indications - The proposed indications for use for mobilization of secretions, lung expansion therapy, the treatment and prevention of pulmonary atelectasis, and can provide supplemental oxygen when used with compressed oxygen are identical to the predicates.
Discussion: The indications for use are identical to the predicate.
Patient Population - The patient populations are identical to the predicate. Discussion: We have not changed the patient populations vs. the predicate.
Environment of Use - The environments of use identical to the predicate. Discussion: We have not changed the use environments.
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Technology - The proposed modification is only related to the ability to deliver aerosol via the Ventilator Tee Adaptor when connected to a ventilator. The device itself is identical in hardware and software. Discussion: The design of modified Maximus™ is identical to the predicate. The only performance testing was to demonstrate that the aerosol performance via the Ventilator Tee Adaptor was equivalent to the performance via a mouthpiece.
## Discussion of Differences
The differences presented above have not raised new or different questions of safety or effectiveness from the predicate.
## Non-clinical Performance
# Biocompatibility of Patient Contacting Materials -
The materials in the gas and fluid pathway are identical to the predicate K192143. No further testing was required.
Bench Testing - We performed comparative nebulizer performance to demonstrate that the modified Maximus™ system is equivalent to the predicate. This test included:
- . Comparative Nebulizer Performance across all therapy modes for adult and pediatric flow rates
The comparative testing demonstrates that the modified device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
### Substantial Equivalence Conclusion
Based upon the risk analysis, comparative performance testing we have demonstrated that the proposed device and predicate can be found to be substantially equivalent.
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