K213313 · Dalian Labtek Science & Development Co., Ltd. · JOW · Feb 9, 2022 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K213313
Device Name
Veinoflow SCD (Model: LBTK-M-I 5006)
Applicant
Dalian Labtek Science & Development Co., Ltd.
Product Code
JOW · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Feb 9, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.5800
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Veinoflow SCD, LBTK-M-I 5006 is a system to prevent DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) by improving the blood velocity of patients. LBTK-M-I 5006 is indicated for Circulation Enhancement, Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis, Edema -Acute, Edema - Chronic, Extremity Pain Incident to Trauma or Surgery, Leg ulcers, Venous Stasis / Venous Insufficiency.
Device Story
Veinoflow SCD (LBTK-M-I 5006) is an intermittent pneumatic compression system; consists of pump controller, inflatable garments (leg, calf, foot cuffs), air supply tubes, power line. System supplies compressed air to inflate garments; sequential inflation propels venous blood toward heart to enhance circulation/prevent DVT. Controller automatically detects garment type; provides preset, adjustable pressure. Features include visual/audio alarms for errors, self-test system, bed hook, battery operation. Used in clinical settings; operated by healthcare providers. Output is mechanical compression; affects clinical decision-making by providing prophylaxis against DVT and managing venous conditions. Benefits include improved blood velocity and reduced risk of thrombosis.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Device conforms to ANSI AAMI ES60601-1 (electrical safety), ANSI AAMI IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), IEC 62133-2 (battery safety), and ISO 10993-5/10 (biocompatibility). No clinical data presented.
Technological Characteristics
Microprocessor-controlled pneumatic pump; ABS plastic housing. Sequential/gradient compression for leg/calf garments; uniform for foot cuffs. Pressure range 30-60 mmHg (leg/calf) or 120-140 mmHg (foot). Powered by AC 100-240V or DC 11.1V 5000mAh Li-ion battery. Non-sterile. Standards: ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10, IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 62133-2.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring DVT prophylaxis, circulation enhancement, or treatment of edema (acute/chronic), extremity pain from trauma/surgery, leg ulcers, and venous stasis/insufficiency.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A compressible limb sleeve is a device that is used to prevent pooling of blood in a limb by inflating periodically a sleeve around the limb.
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February 9, 2022
Dalian Labtek Science & Development Co., Ltd. % Doris Dong Manager Shanghai CV Technology Co., Ltd. Room 903, No.19 Dongbao Road, Songjiang Area Shanghai, Shanghai 201613 China
Re: K213313
Trade/Device Name: Veinoflow SCD (Model: LBTK-M-I 5006) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.5800 Regulation Name: Compressible Limb Sleeve Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JOW Dated: January 5, 2022 Received: January 10, 2022
Dear Doris Dong:
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,
Nicole Gillette Assistant Director DHT2B: Division of Circulatory Support, Structural and Vascular Devices OHT2: Office of Cardiovascular 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) K213313
Device Name Veinoflow SCD
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Veinoflow SCD, LBTK-M-I 5006 is a system to prevent DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) by improving the blood velocity of patients. LBTK-M-I 5006 is indicated for Circulation Enhancement, Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis, Edema -Acute, Edema - Chronic, Extremity Pain Incident to Trauma or Surgery, Leg ulcers, Venous Stasis / Venous Insufficiency.
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# 510(k) Summary [As required by 21 CFR 807.92]
## 1. Submission Information
| 510(k) Number: | K213313 |
|----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Date: | September 8th, 2021 |
| Type of 510(k) Submission: | Traditional 510(k) |
| Owner: | Dalian Labtek Science & Development Co., Ltd.<br>1-18-17, Liandong Street, Advanced Equipment Manufacturing Industry<br>Park Economic-Technological Development Zone, Dalian, Liaoning<br>China, 116085<br>Tel: +86-411-84548445<br>E-mail: sales001@labtek-med.com |
| Contact: | Doris Dong<br>[Consultant, from Shanghai CV Technology Co., Ltd.]<br>Add: Room 903, No. 19 Dongbao Road, Songjiang Area, Shanghai, 201613 China<br>E-mail: doris.d@ceve.org.cn<br>Tel: 86 21-31261348 / Fax: 86 21-57712250 |
## 2. Device Description
| Proprietary Name: | Veinoflow SCD |
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| Model: | LBTK-M-I 5006 |
| Common Name: | Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Device |
| Classification Name: | Compressible limb sleeve |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 870.5800 |
| Product Code: | JOW |
| Device Class: | II |
| Review Panel: | Cardiovascular |
| Device Description: | Veinoflow SCD, Model LBTK-M-I 5006, is a pneumatic pump system that supplies<br>compressed air to inflate garments that are attached to a patent's lower limbs. It<br>consists of a pump controller, specially designed inflation and deflation garments for<br>feet and legs, air supply tubes, and power line. The inflation and deflation garments<br>have 3 types: ① leg garments, ② calf garments, ③ foot cuffs. |
| | The system offers sequential inflation and propels the vein blood from limb to heart,<br>therefore enhancing the blood circulation. The controller can automatically detect the<br>external garment type, and provides pressure correspondingly. The pressure value is<br>preset and adjustable. The controller has a self test system, when there is any error, it<br>will alarm both in visual and audio. |
| Indications for use: | All the leg garments, calf garments and foot cuffs are packaged in pairs. The<br>controller can function properly in both situations either when connected to a one<br>single leg garment/calf garment/foot cuff or one pair of leg garments/calf<br>garments/foot cuffs, giving the end user more flexibility for prophylaxis options.<br>Veinoflow SCD, LBTK-M-I 5006 is a system to prevent DVT (Deep Vein<br>Thrombosis) by improving the blood velocity of patients. LBTK-M-I 5006 is<br>indicated for Circulation Enhancement, Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis, Edema<br>- Acute Edema - Chronic Extremity Pain Incident to Trauma or Surgery Leg ulcers |
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### Venous Stasis / Venous Insufficiency.
### 3. Predicate Device
The Veinoflow SCD (LBTK-M-I 5006) is equivalent to the following:
| Predicate Device | Manufacturer | 510(k) Number |
|------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|---------------|
| Veinoflow SCD, LBTK-M-I 5001 | Dalian Labtek Science & Development Co., Ltd. | K123830 |
### 4. Substantial Equivalence to Predicate device
More Detailed comparison data is included in "Section 10 - Substantial Equivalence Discussion" of this 510(k) submission.
| | New Device | Predicate Device | Remark |
|-------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|
| 510(k) Number | To be assigned | K123830 | -- |
| Device Name | Veinoflow SCD | Veinoflow SCD | -- |
| Model | LBTK-M-I 5006 | LBTK-M-I 5001 | -- |
| Manufacturer | Dalian Labtek Science &<br>Development Co., Ltd. | Dalian Labtek Science &<br>Development Co., Ltd. | Same |
| Product Code | JOW | JOW | Same |
| Class | II | II | Same |
| Indications for<br>use | Veinoflow SCD, LBTK-M-I 5006 is a<br>system to prevent DVT (Deep Vein<br>Thrombosis) by improving the blood<br>velocity of patients. LBTK-M-I 5006<br>is indicated for Circulation<br>Enhancement, Deep Vein Thrombosis<br>Prophylaxis, Edema -Acute, Edema -<br>Chronic, Extremity Pain Incident to<br>Trauma or Surgery, Leg ulcers,<br>Venous Stasis / Venous Insufficiency. | Veinoflow SCD system, Model<br>LBTK-M-I 5001 is a system to<br>prevent DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)<br>by improving the blood velocity of<br>patients. LBTK-M-I 5001 is indicated<br>for Circulation Enhancement, Deep<br>Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis, Edema<br>-Acute, Edema - Chronic, Extremity<br>Pain Incident to Trauma or Surgery,<br>Leg ulcers, Venous Stasis / Venous<br>Insufficiency. | Same |
| Prescription or<br>OTC | Prescription | Prescription | Same |
| Components | Pump controller, multi-cavity leg<br>garments, calf garments, foot cuffs,<br>battery, air tubes and power line | Pump controller, multi-cavity<br>thigh-calf garments, calf garments,<br>foot cuffs, battery, air supply tubes,<br>power line | Same |
| Compression<br>Type | Leg garments & Calf garments:<br>Sequential, Gradient<br>Foot Cuffs: Uniform | Thigh-calf garments & calf garments:<br>Sequential, Gradient<br>Foot Cuffs: Uniform | Same |
| Case Materials | ABS | ABS | Same |
| Controller<br>Dimensions | Length: 185mm; Width: 165mm;<br>Height: 250mm | Length: 240mm; Width: 140mm;<br>Height: 263mm | Similar<br>Note 1 |
| Controller<br>Weight | 2.5kg | 3.5kg | |
| Deflation time | 2~3s | 2~3s | Same |
| Default | 60s | 48s | Similar |
| | | | Note 2 |
| inflatable<br>interval time | | | |
| Adjustable<br>inflatable<br>interval time | 24s, 48s, 60s | 24s, 48s, 60s | Same |
| Default<br>Pressure | Leg garments & Calf garments:<br>40mmHg<br>Foot Cuffs: 130mmHg | Thigh-calf garments & calf garments:<br>40mmHg<br>Foot Cuffs: 130mmHg | Same |
| Adjustable<br>pressure | Leg garments & Calf garments:<br>30~60mmHg (10mmHg per step)<br>Foot Cuffs: 120~140mmHg<br>(10mmHg per step) | Thigh-calf garments & calf garments:<br>30~60mmHg (10mmHg per step)<br>Foot Cuffs: 120~140mmHg<br>(10mmHg per step) | Same |
| Mode of<br>Operation | Continuous | Continuous | Same |
| Bed Hook | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Power Cord<br>Storage | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Power Cord | Hospital Grade Plug | Hospital Grade Plug | Same |
| Power<br>Requirement | AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz | AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz | Same |
| Battery | DC11.1V 5000mAh, Lithium Ion | 14.8V, 3100mAhr, Lithium Ion | Similar<br>Note 3 |
| Shipping Unit | Each | Each | Same |
| Standards | ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10,<br>IEC 60601-1, and IEC 60601-1-2 | ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10,<br>IEC 60601-1, and IEC 60601-1-2 | Same |
| Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Same |
| Microprocessor<br>Control | Yes | Yes | Same |
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Summary of the technological characteristics of the device compared:
### Note 1:
The weight, dimensions and appearance of the proposed device are different from the predicate device K123830, these differences don't affect the performance of the device, and the proposed device has passed the tests of ANSI AAMI ES60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2. Therefore, these differences don't raise any new safety and effectiveness issues.
### Note 2:
The default inflation interval of the proposed device is 60s, and the default inflation interval of the predicate device is 48s. However, the adjustable inflation interval time value of the proposed device and predicate device is the same (24s, 48s, 60s), and the user can adjust the inflation interval time as needed. Therefore, the difference in the default inflation interval time doesn't raise any safety and effectiveness issues.
### Note 3:
The battery used is different from the predicate device, but the battery used by the proposed device has passed the test of the IEC 62133-2 standard. Therefore, this difference doesn't raise any safety or effectiveness issues.
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### 5. Non-clinical Testing
The conclusions drawn from the non-clinical testing below demonstrate that the Veinoflow SCD is substantially equivalent to the predicate device K123830. The Veinoflow SCD has been tested and conforms to international consensus standards:
#### Electrical safety:
· ANSI AAMI ES60601-1: 2005/(R)2012 And A1:2012, C1:2009(R)2012 And A2:2010/(R)2012 (Consolidated Text) Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1: General Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance (IEC 60601-1:2005, MOD);
#### EMC:
• ANSI AAMI IEC 60601-1-2:2014, Medical Electrical Equipment -- Part 1-2: General Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance -- Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Disturbances --Requirements And Tests;
### Additional safety testing:
· IEC 62133-2 Edition1.0 2017-02 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable applications - Part 2: Lithium systems;
Biocompatibility testing:
· ISO 10993-5:2009/(R) 2014, Biological Evaluation Of Medical Devices -- Part 5: Tests For In Vitro Cytotoxicity. (Biocompatibility)
· ISO 10993-10 Third Edition 2010-08-01, Biological Evaluation Of Medical Devices - Part 10: Tests For Irritation And Skin Sensitization. (Biocompatibility)
### 6. Conclusion
The data included in this submission demonstrate that the modified Veinoflow SCD (Model: LBTK-M-I 5006) is substantially equivalent to the cleared primary predicate device, the K123830. Veinoflow SCD (Model: LBTK-M-I 5001).
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