To filter a patient's inspiratory and expiratory respiratory gasses to remove bacteria and viruses.
Device Story
Passy Muir Tracheostomy Viral & Bacterial Airway Protection Filter (PM-APF15) is a non-sterile, single-patient use filter for non-mechanically ventilated tracheostomy patients. Device attaches to 15mm tracheostomy tube hub via twist motion. Filtration uses electrostatic charges in polypropylene media to capture microbes from inspiratory/expiratory gases. Used in clinical settings (hospital, sub-acute, pre-hospital, home) by patients or caregivers. Output is filtered air; helps reduce patient exposure to viral/bacterial particulates. Benefits include airway protection during spontaneous breathing.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included: ISO 5356-1 connector compliance; leak testing (0 ml/min at 1 psi); dead space (6 ml); biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5 cytotoxicity, ISO 10993-10 sensitization, ISO 10993-23 irritation); ISO 18562-2/3/4 particulate/VOC/leachables testing; ASTM F2299 particle filtration efficiency (99.0% at 0.1 µm); ASTM F2101 bacterial/viral filtration efficiency (>99.9%); and ASTM 1980 accelerated aging. All results met pre-determined acceptance criteria.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Polypropylene filter media, medical grade ABS housing. Principle: Electrostatic charge attraction. Form factor: 15mm conical connector (ISO 5356-1). Dead space: 6 ml. Flow resistance: <1.7 cmH2O @ 60 LPM. Single-patient use, non-sterile, 24-hour duration. No software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for non-mechanically ventilated tracheostomy patients who are awake and alert or monitored by a trained healthcare provider or caregiver, where filtration of inspired and/or expired gases is desired. Use up to 24 hours. Environment of use: clinical settings (hospital, sub-acute, pre-hospital, home). For adults with Tidal Volumes >300 ml and pediatrics with Tidal Volumes >80 ml. Do not use on neonate or infant patients.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A breathing circuit bacterial filter is a device that is intended to remove microbiological and particulate matter from the gases in the breathing circuit.
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September 16, 2023
Passy-Muir, Inc. % Prithul Bom Most Responsible Person Regulatory Technology Services, LLC 1000 Westgate Drive, Suite 510k Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114
Re: K230483
Trade/Device Name: Passy Muir Tracheostomy Viral & Bacterial Airway Protection Filter (PM-APF15) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5260 Regulation Name: Breathing circuit bacterial filter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: CAH Dated: September 14, 2023 Received: September 14, 2023
Dear Prithul Bom:
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) K230483
#### Device Name
Passy Muir Tracheostomy Viral & Bacterial Airway Protection Filter (PM-APF15)
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
For non-mechanically ventilated tracheostomy patients who are awake and alert or monitored by a trained healtheare provider or caregiver, where filtration of inspired gases is desired. Use up to 24 hours.
Environment of use - clinical settings including hospital, sub-acute, pre-hospital, and home. For adults with Tidal Volumes >300 ml and pediatrics with Tidal Volumes >80 ml. Do not use on neonate or infant patients.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
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| <div> <span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </div> |
| <div> <span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div> |
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#### 510(K) SUMMARY
#### K230483
- DATE PREPARED: September 16, 2023
- Passy-Muir, Inc. APPLICANT: 4521 Campus Dr., PMB 273 Irvine, CA 92612
- MANUFACTURER: Passy-Muir, Inc. 4521 Campus Dr., PMB 273 Irvine, CA 92612
- Donna Malter (RA/QA Manager) CONTACT PERSON: Email: dmalter@passymuir.com Tel: (949) 833-8255
- PROPRIETARY NAME: Passy Muir Tracheostomy Viral & Bacterial Airway Protection Filter (PM-APF15)
- Filter, bacterial, breathing-circuit COMMON NAME:
REGULATION NUMBER: 21 CFR 868.5260
- PRODUCT CODE: CAH
- Class II DEVICE CLASS:
- REVIEW PANEL: General Hospital Premarket Review: Surgical and Infection Control Devices (OHT4) Infection Control and Plastic Surgery Devices (DHT4B)
- PREDICATE DEVICE: Altera Filter K192713 (Filter Only) by Meditera Tibbi Malzeme, San. ve Tic. A.S.
DEVICE DESCRIPTION: The Passy Muir Tracheostomy Viral & Bacterial Airway Protection Filter (PM-APF15) is a non-sterile, lightweight, single-patient use device for non-mechanically ventilated tracheostomy patients to filter viral, bacterial, and other particulate matter. The filter is intended to fit onto the 15mm hub of a tracheostomy tube. The filter is easy to apply and remove with a gentle twist motion.
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION: Filtration is via the principle of electrostatic charges that attract and capture microbes in the media.
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INTENDED USE: To filter a patient's inspiratory and expiratory respiratory gasses to remove bacteria and viruses.
## INDICATIONS FOR USE:
For non-mechanically ventilated tracheostomy patients who are awake and alert or monitored by a trained healthcare provider or caregiver, where filtration of inspired and/or expired gases is desired. Use up to 24 hours.
Environment of use - clinical settings including hospital, sub-acute, pre-hospital, and home. For adults with Tidal Volumes >300 ml and pediatrics with Tidal Volumes >80 ml. Do not use on neonate or infant patients.
# Technological Characteristics Comparison
# COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE:
| Description | Subject Device | Predicate Device (K192713) | Comparison |
|----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Device | Passy Muir Tracheostomy<br>Viral & Bacterial Airway<br>Protection Filter (PM-APF15) | Altera Filter - K192713 (Filter<br>Only) by Meditera Tibbi<br>Malzeme, San. Ve Tic. A.S. | N/A |
| Model | Passy Muir Tracheostomy<br>Viral & Bacterial Airway<br>Protection Filter (PM-APF15) | Not available | N/A |
| Classification | Class II Device, CAH - Filter,<br>Bacterial, Breathing-Circuit<br>(21 CFR 868.5260) | Class II Device, CAH - Filter,<br>Bacterial, Breathing-Circuit<br>(21 CFR 868.5260) | Same |
| Intended Use | To filter a patient's<br>inspiratory and expiratory<br>respiratory gasses to remove<br>bacteria and viruses. | To filter a patient's inspiratory<br>and expiratory respiratory<br>gasses to remove bacteria and<br>viruses. | Same |
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| Indications for Use | For non-mechanically<br>ventilated tracheostomy<br>patients who are awake and<br>alert or monitored by a<br>trained healthcare provider or<br>caregiver, where filtration of<br>inspired and/or expired gases<br>is desired. Use up to 24<br>hours.<br>Environment of use - clinical<br>settings including hospital,<br>sub-acute, pre-hospital, and<br>home. For adults with Tidal<br>Volumes >300 ml and<br>pediatrics with Tidal<br>Volumes >80 ml. Do not use<br>on neonate or infant patients. | [Filter Device] For use with<br>ventilators, anesthesia<br>machines and open flow<br>systems where filtration of<br>inspired and/or expired gases<br>is desired. Use up to 24 hours.<br>[HME Device] N/A<br>Environment of use - clinical<br>settings including hospital,<br>sub-acute, pre-hospital and<br>home or patients with Tidal<br>Volumes >300 ml | Similar<br>-Second<br>device in<br>K192713 is an<br>HME and not<br>relevant to this<br>submission |
|------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Principle of Operation | Filtration is via the principle<br>of electrostatic charges that<br>attract and capture microbes<br>in the media. | Filtration is via the principle of<br>electrostatic charges that<br>attract and capture microbes in<br>the media. | Same |
| Patient Population | Adults Tidal Volume<br>>300 ml<br>Pediatrics Tidal Volume<br>>80 ml. Do not use on<br>neonate or infant patients. | Adults Tidal Volume >300ml | Similar |
| Anatomical Site | Breathing gas pathway | Breathing gas pathway | Same |
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| Description | Subject Device | Predicate Device (K192713) | Comparison |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|
| Environments of Use | Hospitals, sub-acute,<br>pre-hospital, and home | Hospitals, sub-acute,<br>pre-hospital, and home | Same |
| Compatibility with<br>environment and other<br>devices | Intended for use with open<br>tracheostomy tube with a<br>15mm conical connector | Intended for use with<br>ventilators, anesthesia gas<br>machines and open flow<br>systems that utilize a 15mm or<br>22mm conical connector | Similar |
| Prescriptive | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Packaging | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Same |
| Single patient use,<br>disposable | Yes, up to 24 hours | Yes, up to 24 hours | Same |
| Filter Media | Media -polypropylene media | Media –polypropylene media | Similiar |
| Housing Material | Medical grade ABS | Unknown | N/A |
| Biocompatibility | Externally Communicating,<br>Tissue, Limited<br>Cytotoxicity<br>Sensitization Irritation<br>Leachable and Extractables<br>with TRA<br>Acute Systemic Toxicity<br>Volatile Organic Compound<br>Testing<br>Particulate Matter Testing | Externally Communicating,<br>Tissue, Limited<br>Cytotoxicity<br>Sensitization Irritation<br>Leachable and Extractables<br>with TRA<br>Acute Systemic Toxicity<br>Volatile Organic Compound<br>Testing<br>Particulate Matter Testing | Same |
| Performance Testing | Flow Resistance<br><1.7 cmH2O @ 60 LPM<br>Leakage - 0 ml/min | Flow Resistance<br><1.7 cmH2O @ 60 LPM<br>Leakage - 0 ml/min | Similar |
| Dead space | 6 ml | 45 ml | Different |
| Particulate Filtration<br>Efficiency ASTM<br>F2299 @ 0.1 µm (PFE) | >99.0% | Not available | N/A |
| Bacterial Filtration<br>Efficiency (BFE)* | >99.9% | 99.998% | Similar |
| Viral Filtration<br>Efficiency (VFE)* | >99.9% | 99.96% | Similar |
| Connector | 15mm conical connector ISO<br>5356-1 | 15mm and 22mm conical<br>connectors ISO 5356-1 | 15mm conical<br>connector<br>same<br>22mm N/A |
| Shelf Life | Unknown | 3 years | N/A |
*ASTM F2100. Bacterial and Viral Filtration Efficiency test method adapted from ASTM F2101.
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# NON-CLINICAL TESTING OF SUBJECT DEVICE:
| Test Method | Test Performed | Acceptance Criteria | Results |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| FDA Recognized<br>Consensus Standard No.<br>1-62, ISO 5356-1 Third<br>Edition 2004-05-15 | Conical Connector<br>Compliance | Meet the Standard | Met the Standard |
| Pre-determined<br>Acceptance Criteria | Leak Testing | No leak at 1 psi for 2<br>minutes | Leakage -<br>0 ml/min |
| Pre-determined<br>Acceptance Criteria | Dead Space | Better than predicate<br>(45 ml) | 6 ml |
| FDA Recognized<br>Consensus Standard No.<br>2-245, ISO 10993-5 Third<br>edition 2018-08 | Cytotoxicity | Non-cytotoxic | Non-cytotoxic |
| FDA Recognized<br>Consensus Standard No.<br>2-296, ISO 10993-10<br>Fourth Edition 2021-11 | Skin Sensitization | Not a contact skin<br>sensitizer | Not a contact<br>skin sensitizer |
| FDA Recognized<br>Consensus Standard No.<br>2-291, ISO 10993-23 First<br>Edition 2021-11 | Irritation | Non-Irritant | Non-Irritant |
| FDA Recognized<br>Consensus Standard No.<br>1-135, ISO 18562-2 First<br>Edition 2017-03 | Particulate Matter Testing | <12 micrograms / m3PM | <12 micrograms<br>/ m³PM |
| FDA Recognized<br>Consensus Standard No.<br>1-136, ISO 18562-3 First<br>Edition 2017-03 | Volatile Organic<br>Compounds (VOC)<br>Testing | Identify and confirm<br>VOCs within safe levels | Identified and<br>confirmed<br>VOCs within<br>safe levels |
| FDA Recognized<br>Consensus Standard No.<br>1-137, ISO 18562-4 First<br>Edition 2017-03 | Leachables in Condensate<br>Testing | Meet Standard | Met Standard |
| ASTM F2299/F2299M | Particle Filtration<br>Efficiency | Particle efficiency ≥ 99%<br>0.1 µm (PFE) for 0.1<br>micron particle | 99.0% 0.1 µm<br>(PFE) for 0.1<br>micron particle |
| ASTM F2299/F2299M | Flow Resistance | <1.7 cmH2O @ 60 LPM<br>Leakage - 0 ml/min | <1.7 cmH2O @<br>60 LPM<br>Leakage -<br>0 ml/min |
| Test Method | Test Performed | Acceptance Criteria | Results |
| ASTM F2101 | Viral Filtration Efficiency<br>(VFE) % | Viral filtration efficiency<br>is equivalent to predicate | >99.9% |
| ASTM F2101 | Bacterial Filtration<br>Efficiency (BFE) % | Bacterial filtration<br>efficiency is equivalent to<br>predicate | >99.9% |
| FDA Recognized<br>Consensus Standard No.<br>14-497, ASTM 1980-16 | Accelerated Aging | Device meets its<br>performance<br>specifications post-<br>conditioning | Device met its<br>performance<br>specifications<br>post-<br>conditioning |
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# CONCLUSION:
The conclusions drawn from the non-clinical performance testing demonstrate that the Passy Muir Tracheostomy Viral & Bacterial Airway Protection Filter (PM-APF15) is as safe, as effective, and perform as well as or better than the legally marketed predicate device.
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