CloudCath Peritoneal Dialysis Drain Set Monitoring System
Applicant
Cloudcath
Product Code
FKX · Gastroenterology, Urology
Decision Date
Feb 9, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 876.5630
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The CloudCath System is intended for patients undergoing acute and chronic peritoneal dialysis. The CloudCath System enables drainage and measures turbidity, reported as a numeric score, in peritoneal dialysate effluent as a supplement to visual examination of cloudiness in dialysate drain lines. The system is indicated for use by patients undergoing continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis (CCPD) in a healthcare facility or at home. The optical sensor has associated hardware and software components to allow for data transmission to a healthcare professional. This system is not intended to provide diagnostic information and is not intended to be a substitute for good clinical management practices, nor does its operation create decisions or treatment pathways.
Device Story
CloudCath System is a tabletop passive drainage accessory for peritoneal dialysis (PD) cyclers; used by patients with end-stage renal disease. Device connects to cycler drain line; utilizes optical sensor to measure dialysate effluent turbidity; outputs numeric turbidity score. System includes sensor, single-use drain set, and cloud-based monitoring software for healthcare professionals. Data transmitted remotely to HCP; provides supplemental information to visual inspection of drain lines. Not diagnostic; does not automate treatment decisions. Benefits include remote monitoring of effluent clarity, potentially aiding clinical management of PD patients.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance validated via analytical testing (limits of detection, bias, precision), method comparison using clinical samples, and establishment of reference intervals. System validation included end-to-end testing in simulated-use environments and cycler compatibility testing. Human factors/usability testing performed per ISO 62366. No clinical trials reported.
Technological Characteristics
Components: Sensor (multi-use), Drain Set (single-use, PVC/co-polyester). Sensing: Optical turbidity measurement. Power: Grounded AC wall outlet. Connectivity: Cloud-based data transmission to HCP. Standards: IEC 60601-1 (electrical safety), IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), IEC 60601-1-11 (home healthcare), ISO 11607-1 (sterility), ASTM D4332/D4169/F1980 (packaging/aging).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients with acute and chronic end-stage renal disease undergoing continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis (CCPD) in healthcare facilities or home environments.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
(1) A peritoneal dialysis system and accessories is a device that is used as an artificial kidney system for the treatment of patients with renal failure or toxemic conditions, and that consists of a peritoneal access device, an administration set for peritoneal dialysis, a source of dialysate, and, in some cases, a water purification mechanism. After the dialysate is instilled into the patient's peritoneal cavity, it is allowed to dwell there so that undesirable substances from the patient's blood pass through the lining membrane of the peritoneal cavity into this dialysate. These substances are then removed when the dialysate is drained from the patient. The peritoneal dialysis system may regulate and monitor the dialysate temperature, volume, and delivery rate together with the time course of each cycle of filling, dwell time, and draining of the peritoneal cavity or manual controls may be used. This generic device includes the semiautomatic and the automatic peritoneal delivery system.(2) The peritoneal access device is a flexible tube that is implanted through the abdominal wall into the peritoneal cavity and that may have attached cuffs to provide anchoring and a skin seal. The device is either a single use peritioneal catheter, intended to remain in the peritoneal cavity for less than 30 days, or a long term peritoneal catheter. Accessories include stylets and trocars to aid in the insertion of the catheter and an obturator to maintain the patency of the surgical fistula in the abdominal wall between treatments. (3) The disposable administration set for peritoneal dialysis consists of tubing, an optional reservoir bag, and appropriate connectors. It may include a peritoneal dialysate filter to trap and remove contaminating particles. (4) The source of dialysate may be sterile prepackaged dialysate (for semiautomatic peritoneal dialysate delivery systems or “cycler systems”) or dialysate prepared from dialysate concentrate and sterile purified water (for automatic peritoneal dialysate delivery systems or “reverse osmosis” systems). Prepackaged dialysate intended for use with either of the peritoneal dialysate delivery systems is regulated by FDA as a drug.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The following accessories are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9: A catheter finger grip that is non-patient contacting and intended for single use with a peritoneal catheter; a continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) belt; and a catheter stand that does not include weigh scales.
Predicate Devices
Liberty Cycler and Disposable Cycler Set (K043363)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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February 9, 2022
CloudCath Brian Fisher Chief Operating Officer 665 3rd Street, Suite 250 San Francisco, California 94107
Re: K212658
> Trade/Device Name: CloudCath Peritoneal Dialysis Drain Set Monitoring System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.5630 Regulation Name: Peritoneal dialysis system and accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FKX Dated: January 4, 2022 Received: January 10, 2022
Dear Brian Fisher:
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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Glenn B. Bell, Ph.D. Director DHT3A: Division of Renal, Gastrointestinal, Obesity and Transplant Devices OHT3: Office of GastroRenal, ObGyn, General Hospital and Urology Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K212658
Device Name
CloudCath Peritoneal Dialysis Drain Set Monitoring System (also known as the CloudCath System)
Indications for Use (Describe)
The CloudCath System is intended for patients undergoing acute and chronic peritoneal dialysis.
The CloudCath System enables drainage and measures turbidity, reported as a numeric score, in peritoneal dialysate effluent as a supplement to visual examination of cloudiness in dialysate drain is indicated for use by patients undergoing continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis (CCPD) in a healthcare facility or at home. The optical sensor has associated hardware and software components to allow for data transmission to a healthcare professional.
This system is not intended to provide diagnostic information and is not intended to be a substitute for good clinical management practices, nor does its operation create decisions or treatment pathways.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
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X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# Section 5: 510(k) Summary
This summary is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92.
### 510(k) Owner Information:
CloudCath 665 3rd St, Suite 250 San Francisco CA 94107 (415) 484-4896 Submission Correspondent: Brian Fisher Chief Operating Officer (415) 651-3393 Brian@CloudCath.com
### Device Information:
| Trade Name: | CloudCath Peritoneal Dialysis Drain Set Monitoring System |
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| Common Name: | Peritoneal dialysis drain set monitoring device |
| Regulation: | 21 CFR 876.5630 |
| Classification Panel: | Gastroenterology and Urology |
| Device Type: | Peritoneal dialysis system and accessories |
| Device Class: | II |
| Product Code: | FKX |
### Predicate Device:
Trade/Device Name: Liberty Cycler and Disposable Cycler Set Manufacturer: Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 876.5630 Regulation Description: Peritoneal Dialysis System and Accessories Device Class: II Product Code: FKX 510(k) Number: K043363 510(k) Clearance date: March 31, 2005
### Date Prepared:
August 18, 2021
Section 5: 510(k) Summary
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### Device Description:
The CloudCath Peritoneal Dialysis Drain Set Monitoring System (CloudCath System) is a tabletop passive drainage system used as an attachment during a peritoneal dialysis (PD) treatment and indicated for use by patients with acute and chronic end-stage renal disease undergoing PD. The CloudCath System connects directly to the end of the cycler tubing set drain line in order to enable draining and contains an optical sensor that measures turbidity, reported as a turbidity score, in peritoneal dialysate effluent as a supplement to visual examination of cloudiness in dialysate drain lines. The system is indicated for use with validated peritoneal dialysis cyclers in healthcare facilities or home use environments. The optical sensor has associated hardware and software components to allow for remote data transmission by healthcare providers.
The CloudCath System is comprised of three main components: Sensor, Drain Set and Patient Monitoring Software. The Drain Set and the Sensor are components used by the patient. The Patient Monitoring Software is a cloud-based system used by a healthcare professional to view the results from the patient's use of the CloudCath System.
## Intended Use / Indications for Use:
The CloudCath System is intended for patients undergoing acute and chronic peritoneal dialysis.
The CloudCath System enables drainage and measures turbidity, reported as a numeric score, in peritoneal dialysate effluent as a supplement to visual examination of cloudiness in dialysate drain lines. The system is indicated for use by patients undergoing continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis (CCPD) in a healthcare facility or at home. The optical sensor has associated hardware and software components to allow for data transmission to a healthcare professional.
This system is not intended to provide diagnostic information and is not intended to be a substitute for good clinical management practices, nor does its operation create decisions or treatment pathways.
# Comparison of Intended Use, Indications for Use and Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Devices:
Similar to the Liberty Cycler and Disposable Cycler Set (the predicate device), the CloudCath System is intended for use by patients with acute and chronic end-stage renal disease undergoing peritoneal dialysis in a healthcare facility or at home. Results of testing demonstrated that the differences in the design, materials and function of the subject device do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness and; therefore, the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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| | Subject Device<br>CloudCath System | Predicate Device<br>Liberty Cycler and<br>Disposable Cycler Set<br>K043363 | Equivalence |
|------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Regulatory Classification /<br>Product Code | 21 CFR §876.5630<br>Peritoneal Dialysis System and<br>Accessories / FKX | 21 CFR §876.5630<br>Peritoneal Dialysis System<br>and Accessories / FKX | SAME |
| Indications for Use | The CloudCath System is<br>intended for patients<br>undergoing acute and chronic<br>peritoneal dialysis.<br><br>The CloudCath System enables<br>drainage and measures<br>turbidity, reported as a numeric<br>score, in peritoneal dialysate<br>effluent as a supplement to<br>visual examination of<br>cloudiness in dialysate drain<br>lines. The system is indicated<br>for use by patients undergoing<br>continuous cycling peritoneal<br>dialysis (CCPD) in a healthcare<br>facility or at home. The optical<br>sensor has associated hardware<br>and software components to<br>allow for data transmission to a<br>healthcare professional.<br><br>This system is not intended to<br>provide diagnostic information<br>and is not intended to be a<br>substitute for good clinical<br>management practices, nor does<br>its operation create decisions or<br>treatment pathways. | ...is indicated for acute and<br>chronic peritoneal dialysis. | SAME – Both devices are<br>indicated for use by patients<br>undergoing acute and chronic<br>peritoneal dialysis. |
| Rx or OTC | Rx | Rx | SAME |
| Use Environment | Table-top unit in healthcare and<br>home environments | Table-top unit in healthcare<br>and home environments | SAME |
| Patient Population | Patients with acute and chronic<br>end-stage renal disease<br>undergoing peritoneal dialysis<br>(PD) | Patients with acute and<br>chronic end-stage renal<br>disease undergoing<br>peritoneal dialysis (PD) | SAME |
| Usability | Sensor: Multi-use<br>Drain Set: Single Use | Cycler: Multi-use<br>Cycler Set: Single Use | SAME |
| Sterilization | Sensor: Not provided sterile<br>Drain Set: Provided sterile | Cycler: Not provided sterile<br>Cycler Set: Provided sterile | SAME |
| Power Source | Grounded AC Wall Outlet | Grounded AC Wall Outlet | SAME |
| Mechanism of Action:<br>Treatment | None, accessory device | Administration of dialysate | Does not raise different<br>questions of safety or<br>effectiveness, as no treatment is<br>being performed by subject<br>device. |
| | Subject Device<br>CloudCath System | Predicate Device<br>Liberty Cycler and Disposable Cycler Set<br>K043363 | Equivalence |
| Mechanism of Action: Sensing<br>and Monitoring | Turbidity Monitoring through<br>Optical Sensing | Ultrafiltration Volume and<br>Overfill Monitoring through<br>Pressure Sensing | Both devices use a sensing<br>technology to measure a<br>parameter of relevance during<br>dialysis for the same patient<br>population; therefore, they do<br>not raise new questions of<br>safety and effectiveness. |
| Wireless Data Transfer | Turbidity data to the HCP | Ultrafiltration and Overfill<br>(including patient entered<br>vitals) data to the HCP | SAME – Sensors provide data to<br>the HCP |
| Electrical Safety<br>Testing | IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-<br>11 Testing | Assume Electrical Safety<br>Testing Completed | Presumably SAME, per FDA<br>Recognized Standard |
| EMC Testing | IEC 60601-1-2 Testing | Assume EMC Testing<br>completed | Presumably SAME, per FDA<br>Recognized Standard |
| Software V/V Testing | Testing in conformance with<br>IEC 62304 | Assume Software V/V<br>completed | Presumably SAME, per FDA<br>Recognized Standard |
| Usability Testing | Testing in conformance with<br>IEC 62366-1 | Assume Usability Testing<br>completed | Presumably SAME, per FDA<br>Recognized Standard |
| Cybersecurity<br>(Data Transmission) | Design/testing utilizing FDA<br>Cybersecurity Guidance (2014) | Unknown | Presumably SAME, per FDA<br>Guidance |
| Performance Testing<br>(Mechanism of Action) | Optical Sensor Testing and<br>System Validation Testing | Functional, System<br>Validation and release<br>testing completed | Differences supported by<br>Performance Testing - Bench<br>(see Section 18) |
| Fluid Contacting Material | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)<br>Co-polyester | Materials similar to other<br>peritoneal dialysis systems | Similar |
| Biocompatibility | Not applicable - “non-contact”<br>ISO 10993-1 Classification | Assume Biocompatibility<br>testing complete | Not required per 10993-1<br>classification for the CloudCath<br>System as the device is not<br>patient contacting, but<br>mitigation testing was<br>performed to confirm no drain<br>fluid backflow. Subject device<br>use is limited to cyclers with<br>backflow mitigation measures. |
| Principal of Operation | ...is used to enable effluent<br>drainage as needed during the<br>drain phase of an Automated<br>Peritoneal Dialysis (APD)<br>treatment. | ...is used to enable effluent<br>drainage as needed during<br>the drain phase of an<br>Automated Peritoneal<br>Dialysis (APD) treatment. | SAME |
| Connections | ...connects to the cycler set<br>drain line and drainage<br>receptacle. | Disposable Cycler Set<br>connects to cycler, patient<br>catheter and drainage<br>receptacle | SAME |
# Substantial Equivalence Table
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# Traditional 510(k) Premarket Notification Page 4 of 5 Peritoneal Dialysis Drain Set Monitoring System
#### CloudCath
K212658
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## Non-Clinical Performance Testing
Non-clinical performance testing demonstrated that the CloudCath System is safe and effective in monitoring the peritoneal dialysis fluid during a peritoneal dialysis treatment. The determination of substantial equivalence was based on an assessment of the results from this testing. The table below is a summary of the non-clinical performance testing which was performed. All tests were successfully completed and did not raise any different questions of safety or effectiveness.
| Type of Testing Performed | Methods / Standards Used | Results / Conclusions |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Packaging performance and aging testing<br>(Drain Set, Sensor) | ASTM D4332, ASTM D4169, ASTM F1980 | Pass / Did not raise any different<br>questions of safety or effectiveness |
| Functional performance testing<br>(mechanical characteristics and structural<br>integrity testing) | Visual inspection, clamp test, leak test, tensile test, kink<br>test, pressure test | Pass / Did not raise any different<br>questions of safety or effectiveness |
| Maintenance of sterile fluid path (sterility)<br>testing (Drain Set) | Microbial aerosol challenge test per ISO 11607-1 | Pass / Did not raise any different<br>questions of safety or effectiveness |
| Dimensional verification testing<br>(Engineering Analysis and Type Testing) | Verification of device features including inner diameter,<br>outer diameter and durometer | Pass / Did not raise any different<br>questions of safety or effectiveness |
| Complete system performance validation | End-to-end performance testing of complete CloudCath<br>System in simulated-use environment | Pass / Did not raise any different<br>questions of safety or effectiveness |
| Cycler compatibility testing of CloudCath<br>System | Compatibility testing of CloudCath System with<br>compatible cyclers (Force-to-connect test, compatibility<br>testing with and without CloudCath System, backflow,<br>and variety of flow settings test) | Pass / Did not raise any different<br>questions of safety or effectiveness |
| Hardware fatigue/aging testing | Fatigue testing of Sensor and Drain Set | Pass / Did not raise any different<br>questions of safety or effectiveness |
| Electrical safety and EMC testing | Compliance testing per IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC<br>60601-1-11 | Pass / Did not raise any different<br>questions of safety or effectiveness |
| Analytical Performance testing of turbidity<br>measurements | Testing to verify turbidity measurements to ensure<br>limits of detection, bias, and precision. Also included<br>static and dynamic flow testing | Pass / Did not raise any different<br>questions of safety or effectiveness |
| Method Comparison testing using clinical<br>samples | Testing to verify turbidity measurements by<br>comparability to a comparative method using clinical<br>samples | Pass / Did not raise any different<br>questions of safety or effectiveness |
| Reference Intervals/Ranges (Expected<br>Values) testing | Establishing reference intervals/ranges of the<br>CloudCath System Turbidity Score with clinical samples | Pass / Did not raise any different<br>questions of safety or effectiveness |
| Electrical aging testing | Evaluation of aging of the measurement systems of the<br>Sensor | Pass / Did not raise any different<br>questions of safety or effectiveness |
| Human factors / usability testing | Formative and summative evaluations of CloudCath<br>System in accordance with ISO 62366 and FDA<br>Guidance | Pass / Did not raise any different<br>questions of safety or effectiveness |
### Conclusion
The CloudCath System is a Peritoneal Dialysis Drain Set Monitoring Device per 21 CFR 876.5630 and Product Code FKX. It has the same intended use and similar technological characteristics as the predicate device, the Liberty Cycler and Disposable Cycler Set (K043363). The differences between the CloudCath System and the predicate were determined to not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness and testing demonstrated that the CloudCath System is as safe and effective as the predicate device. Therefore, the CloudCath System is concluded to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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