K212971 · Guard Medical, Inc. · OKO · Feb 10, 2022 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K212971
Device Name
NPseal
Applicant
Guard Medical, Inc.
Product Code
OKO · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Feb 10, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4683
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The NPseal is indicated for patients who would benefit from wound management via application of a negative pressure, particularly as the device may promote wound healing through the removal of small amounts of exudates from closed surgical incisions.
Device Story
NPseal is a single-use, non-powered negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) system. It consists of an integrated mechanical pump and a multilayer dressing (hydrophilic polyurethane foam pad with a breathable polyurethane film). The user manually actuates the pump to generate and maintain negative pressure in the -75 mmHg to -125 mmHg range. The device is applied over closed surgical incisions to collect and move exudate away from the wound bed via foam absorption and film evaporation. It is intended for up to 6 days of wear time. The system is designed for use on incisions of varying lengths (Small, Medium, Large). By maintaining a negative pressure environment, the device aims to promote wound healing. It is a prescription-use device.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, including pressure and exudate handling, benchtop usability, and packaging validation.
Technological Characteristics
Non-powered, integrated mechanical pump system. Materials: Polyurethane film with acrylic adhesive, hydrophilic polyurethane foam pad, thermoplastic elastomer pump. Dimensions: Medium (16x8 cm), Large (21x8 cm). Negative pressure range: -75 to -125 mmHg. Sterilization: Gamma irradiation. Biocompatibility: ISO 10993-1 compliant.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring wound management via negative pressure to promote healing of closed surgical incisions by removing small amounts of exudate.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A non-powered suction apparatus device intended for negative pressure wound therapy is a device that is indicated for wound management via application of negative pressure to the wound for removal of fluids, including wound exudate, irrigation fluids, and infectious materials. It is further indicated for management of wounds, burns, flaps, and grafts.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for this device is FDA's “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Non-powered Suction Apparatus Device Intended for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT).” See § 878.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.
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February 10, 2022
Guard Medical Inc % Eric Bannon VP of Regulatory Affairs Alvamed Inc 935 Great Plain Ave. Suite 166 Needham, Massachusetts 02492
Re: K212971
Trade/Device Name: NPseal Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4683 Regulation Name: Non-Powered Suction Apparatus Device Intended For Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OKO Dated: January 7, 2022 Received: January 11, 2022
Dear Eric Bannon:
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.
Julie Morabito, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT4B: Division of Infection Control and Plastic 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) K212971
Device Name NPseal
Indications for Use (Describe)
The NPseal is indicated for patients who would management via application of a negative pressure, particularly as the device may promote wound healing through the removal of small amounts of exudates from closed surgical incisions.
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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### 1.0 TRADITIONAL 510(K) SUMMARY K212971
This Traditional 510(k) for the NPseal is submitted based on the FDA Guidance document "Format for Traditional and Abbreviated 510(k)s: Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff" (issued September 13, 2019).
- 1.1 Name and Address of Sponsor
Guard Medical, Inc. 1221 Brickell Avenue, Suite 900 Miami, FL 33131 USA Phone: +1 (888) 417-3644 Machiel Van der Leest CEO m.vanderleest@guard-medical.com
- 1.2 Correspondent/Primary Contact Person
Eric Bannon Vice President of Regulatory and Clinical Affairs
AlvaMed, Inc. (consultant to Guard Medical) 935 Great Plain Avenue, Unit 166 Needham, MA 02492 USA ebannon@alvamed.com Phone: +1 (781) 710-8243 Fax: +1 (617) 249-0955
- 1.3 Submission Information
| Date Summary Prepared: | September 16, 2021 |
|------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Name of Device: | NPseal |
| Common or Usual Name: | Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Non-Powered<br>Suction Apparatus |
| Classification: | Class II |
| Product Code: | OKO (21 CFR 878.4683) |
| Predicate Device: | NPseal (K211130) |
| | |
- 1.4 Device Description
The NPseal Neqative Pressure Advanced System is a single-use device that includes an integrated, mechanical pump system. The NPseal maintains Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) in the -75 mmHg to -125 mmHg nominal range.
The NPseal is intended for 6 days of use. Therapy duration of the system may be less than indicated if clinical practice or other factors such as time to wound closure and rate of
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exudate, result in earlier removal or need for system change. The NPseal can be replaced only one time for a total maximum wear time of 6 days.
The NPseal Small is intended for surgically closed incisions up to 5cm x 0.5 cm
The NPseal Medium is intended for surgically closed incisions up to 10 cm x 0.5 cm.
The NPseal Large is intended for surgically closed incisions up to 15 cm x 0.5 cm.
- 1.5 Indications for Use
The NPseal is indicated for patients who would benefit from wound management via application of negative pressure, particularly as the device may promote wound healing through the removal of small amounts of exudates from closed surgical incisions.
- 1.6 Comparison of Manufacturer's Cleared Device and Modified Device
## Table 1. Comparison of Subject Device to Cleared Device
| | Subject Devices<br>NPseal Medium<br>NPseal Large | Predicate Device<br>NPseal Small |
|---------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510(k) Number | K212971 | K211130 |
| 510k<br>Submitter/Holder | Same as predicate | Guard Medical |
| Product Code | Same as predicate | OKO |
| Regulation No. | Same as predicate | 878.4683 |
| Regulation<br>Description | Same as predicate | Non-Powered suction apparatus<br>device intended for negative pressure<br>wound therapy |
| Common<br>Name | Same as predicate | Negative Pressure Wound Therapy<br>non-powered suction apparatus |
| Indications for Use | Same as predicate | The NPseal is indicated for patients<br>who would benefit from wound<br>management via application of a<br>negative pressure, particularly as the<br>device may promote wound healing<br>through the removal of small amounts<br>of exudates from closed surgical<br>incisions. |
| Wound types | Same as predicate | Closed surgical incisions |
| Incision sizes | NPseal Medium: Up to 10 cm x 0.5 cm<br>NPseal Large: Up to 15 cm x 0.5 cm | Up to 5 cm x 0.5 cm |
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| | Subject Devices<br>NPseal Medium<br>NPseal Large | Predicate Device<br>NPseal Small |
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| Single Use | Same as predicate | Yes |
| Negative Pressure<br>Range | Same as predicate | -75 to -125 mmHg (± 17.5 mmHg) |
| Device Technology | Same as predicate | Nonpowered, integrated pump<br>manually actuated to generate<br>negative pressure. Multilayer pad<br>composed of hydrophilic foam with<br>high fluid absorbency and top<br>breathable film designed to collect and<br>move exudate away from the wound<br>bed. |
| Management of<br>Exudates | Same as predicate | Managed by the dressing itself - via<br>combination of absorption into the<br>foam pad and evaporation through the<br>breathable upper film. |
| Materials | Same as predicate | Film: Polyurethane coated with<br>adhesive acrylic,<br>Pad: Hydrophilic polyurethane,<br>Pump: Thermoplastic elastomer |
| Maximum therapy<br>time | Same as predicate | 6 days |
| Maximum number of<br>dressing changes | Same as predicate | 1 dressing change |
| Wear Time per<br>dressing | Same as predicate | Up to 6 days |
| Sterility | Same as predicate | Sterile - Gamma irradiation |
| Biocompatibility | Same as predicate | Complies with ISO 10993-1 |
#### 1.7 Summary of Modification
The dimensions of the current NPseal device cleared in K200305 and K211130 (NPseal Small) is 11 x 8 cm for use on closed surgical incisions up to 5 cm in length and 0.5 cm in width. The corresponding foam pad size is 7.5 x 4.5 cm.
The subject devices are two longer versions of the NPseal Small:
- . The NPseal Medium is 16 x 8 cm with a 12.65 x 4.65 cm foam pad for use on closed surgical incisions up to 10 cm in length and 0.5 cm in width.
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- . The NPseal Large is 21 x 8 cm with a 17.65 x 4.65 cm foam pad for use on closed surgical incisions up to 15 cm in length and 0.5 cm in width.
All other dimensions including the foam thickness, as well as the pump system and device materials remain identical to the NPseal Small predicate.
- 1.8 Summary of Functional and Performance Testing
The NPseal dressing length increase for the NPseal Medium and Large was assessed based on risk and the Design Controls in 21 CFR 820.
The following verification and validation testing was performed exclusively on the NPseal Large as it represents the worst-case device size:
- Pressure and Exudate Handling Over Time: Demonstrated that negative pressure could . be maintained, the device was capable of absorbing simulated exudate and the volume of simulated exudate absorbed covered less than 50% of the foam pad.
- Benchtop Usability Testing: Demonstrated that usability requirements including pump . actuation, device removal from packaging, device application and ability to generate negative pressure met acceptance criteria.
- Packaging Validation: Demonstrated that sterile packaging seal was maintained after . undergoing environmental conditioning and simulated distribution.
- Summary of Clinical Testing 1.9
No clinical testing was applicable to this submission.
- 1.10 Conclusion
The NPseal Medium and NPseal Large have been shown to be as safe as the predicate device through bench testing. Size increases made to the device demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate device, NPseal Small. Functional and performance testing data demonstrate the substantial equivalence of the NPseal Medium and Large to the NPseal Small (K211130).
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