3M™ ActiV.A.C.™ Canister - 300ml with Gel (M8275058/5, M8275058/10)
K241134 · Kci USA, Inc. · OMP · May 23, 2024 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K241134
Device Name
3M™ ActiV.A.C.™ Canister - 300ml with Gel (M8275058/5, M8275058/10)
Applicant
Kci USA, Inc.
Product Code
OMP · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
May 23, 2024
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4780
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The ACTIV.A.C. ™ Neqative Pressure Wound Therapy System is an integrated wound management system for use in acute, extended and home care settings. When used on open wounds, it is intended to create an environment that promotes wound healing by secondary or tertiary (delayed primary) intention by preparing the wound bed for closure, reducing edema, promoting granulation tissue formation and by removing exudate and infectious material. Open wound types include: chronic, acute, traumatic, subacute and dehisced wounds, partial-thickness burns, ulcers (such as diabetic, pressure or venous insufficiency), flaps and grafts. When used on closed surgical incisions, it is intended to manage the environment of surgical incisions that continue to drain following sutured or stapled closure by maintaining a closed environment and removing exudates via the application of negative pressure wound therapy.
Device Story
3M ActiV.A.C. Canister is a disposable, single-use component of the ActiV.A.C. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System. The canister attaches to the therapy unit to collect wound exudate via negative pressure. It features volume graduations, a gel pack for fluid solidification, and a tubing pinch clamp. The device is used in acute, extended, and home care settings under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It functions as a passive collection reservoir within the broader NPWT system, which promotes wound healing by removing exudate and infectious material, reducing edema, and preparing the wound bed for closure. The canister is sold separately from the therapy unit and dressing components.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical or pre-clinical performance data were required or provided to demonstrate substantial equivalence, as the device modification did not alter the fundamental technology or intended use.
Technological Characteristics
Disposable 300mL canister composed of MABS (Methylmethacrylate acrylonitrile butadiene styrene). Features include volume graduations, integrated gel pack for fluid solidification, and tubing pinch clamp. Connects to therapy unit and dressing tube set via rigid connectors. Non-sterile.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients with chronic, acute, traumatic, subacute, and dehisced wounds; partial-thickness burns; ulcers (diabetic, pressure, venous insufficiency); flaps and grafts; and closed surgical incisions requiring drainage management. Used in acute, extended, and home care settings under healthcare professional supervision.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A powered suction pump is a portable, AC-powered or compressed air-powered device intended to be used to remove infectious materials from wounds or fluids from a patient's airway or respiratory support system. The device may be used during surgery in the operating room or at the patient's bedside. The device may include a microbial filter.
Predicate Devices
ACTIV.A.C.™ Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System (K201571)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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May 23, 2024
KCI USA, Inc. Jacqulyn Rosinski Regulatory Affairs Associate 6203 Farinon Dr. San Antonio, Texas 78249
Re: K241134
Trade/Device Name: 3M™ ActiV.A.C.TM Canister - 300ml with Gel Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4780 Regulation Name: Powered suction pump Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OMP Dated: April 24, 2024 Received: April 24, 2024
Dear Jacqulyn Rosinski:
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 (the 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 available 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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Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30, Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90. Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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for Yu-Chieh Chiu, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT4B: Division of Infection Control and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K241134
Device Name 3MTM ActiV.A.C.TM Canister - 300ml with Gel
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The ACTIV.A.C.™ Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System is an integrated wound management system for use in acute, extended and home care settings.
When used on open wounds, it is intended to create an environment that promotes wound healing by secondary or tertiary (delayed primary) intention by preparing the wound bed for closure, reducing edema, promoting granulation tissue formation and perfusion, and by removing exudate and infectious material. Open wound types include: chronic, acute, traumatic, subacute and dehisced wounds, partial-thickness burns, ulcers (such as diabetic, pressure or venous insufficiency), flaps and grafts.
When used on closed surgical incisions, it is intended to manage the environment of surgical incisions that continue to drain following sutured or stapled closure by maintaining a closed environment and removing exudates via the application of negative pressure wound therapy.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|-------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| × Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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3M Health Care Business Group 6203 Farinon San Antonio. TX 78249
Contact Person: Jacqulyn Rosinski Email: jrosinski@solventum.com Phone: 651-650-1545 Date Prepared: April 24, 2024
Name of Subiect Device: 3M™ ActiV.A.C.™ Canister - 300ml with Gel Common or Usual Name: Dressing component of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System Classification Name: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Powered Suction Pump (and components) Regulatory Number: 21 CFR 878.4780 Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OMP Predicate Device: ACTIV.A.C.™ Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System (K201571)
## Device Description
The 3M™ ActiV.A.C.™ Canister - 300ml with Gel is a component of the ActiV.A.C.™ Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System, also referred to as the ActiV.A.C. ™ Therapy System. The ActiV.A.C. ™ Therapy System consists of:
- · an ACTIV.A.C. ™ Therapy Unit,
- · a disposable canister which collects wound exudate (the subject of this submission),
- · a wound interface dressing,
- · a semi-occlusive wound drape, and
- · a sensing pad and lumen.
The 3M™ ActiV.A.C. ™ Canister - 300ml with Gel is a single use disposable component of the ActiV.A.C. ™ Therapy System and is sold separately from the ActiV.A.C. ™ Therapy Unit. It is provided in either a 5 pack or 10 pack configuration.
The Canister is attached to the therapy unit and collects wound exudates. The distal end of the Canister tubing attaches to the dressing tube set using rigid connectors. The Canister has volume graduations and contains a gel pack for fluid solidification and a tubing pinch clamp.
The Canister is composed of MABS (Methylmethacrylate acrylonitrile butadiene styrene).
Most recently cleared under K201571.
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### Intended Use / Indications for Use
The ACTIV.A.C. ™ Neqative Pressure Wound Therapy System is an integrated wound management system for use in acute, extended and home care settings.
When used on open wounds, it is intended to create an environment that promotes wound healing by secondary or tertiary (delayed primary) intention by preparing the wound bed for closure, reducing edema, promoting granulation tissue formation and by removing exudate and infectious material. Open wound types include: chronic, acute, traumatic, subacute and dehisced wounds, partial-thickness burns, ulcers (such as diabetic, pressure or venous insufficiency), flaps and grafts.
When used on closed surgical incisions, it is intended to manage the environment of surgical incisions that continue to drain following sutured or stapled closure by maintaining a closed environment and removing exudates via the application of negative pressure wound therapy.
| [21 CFR 807.92(a)(6)] | | | |
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| Characteristic | Subject Device: 3M™<br>ActiV.A.C.™ Canister -<br>300ml with Gel | Predicate Device:<br>ACTIV.A.C.™ Negative<br>Pressure Wound Therapy<br>System (K201571) | Comparison |
| Description | The 3M™ ActiV.A.C. ™<br>Canister - 300ml with Gel is<br>single use and is sold<br>separately from the<br>ActiV.A.C.™ Therapy unit.<br>The Canister is inserted<br>inside the therapy unit. The<br>Canister collects exudates,<br>has volume graduations,<br>and contains a gel pack for<br>fluid solidification. | The 3M™ ActiV.A.C.™<br>Canister - 300ml with Gel is<br>single use and is sold<br>separately from the<br>ActiV.A.C.™ Therapy unit.<br>The Canister is inserted<br>inside the therapy unit. The<br>Canister collects exudates,<br>has volume graduations,<br>and contains a gel pack for<br>fluid solidification. The<br>canister is provided sterile<br>fluid-path. | Different. The Canister will be<br>provided entirely non-sterile. All other<br>design features remain identical. |
| Indicated Wound<br>Types | ● Chronic<br>● Acute<br>● Traumatic<br>● Subacute<br>● Dehisced wounds<br>● Partial-thickness burns<br>● Ulcers (such as<br>diabetic, pressure or<br>venous insufficiency)<br>● Flaps and grafts<br>● Surgically closed incisions<br>(For V.A.C. Therapy only) | ● Chronic<br>● Acute<br>● Traumatic<br>● Subacute<br>● Dehisced wounds<br>● Partial-thickness burns<br>● Ulcers (such as<br>diabetic, pressure or<br>venous insufficiency)<br>● Flaps and grafts<br>● Surgically closed<br>incisions (For | Identical |
# Summary of the technological characteristics of the device compared to the predicate device
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| | | V.A.C. Therapy only) | |
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| Use environment/Care<br>Setting of dressing kit | Dressing can be applied in<br>the acute, extended and the<br>homecare setting under the<br>supervision of a healthcare<br>professional. | Dressing can be applied in<br>the acute, extended and the<br>homecare setting under the<br>supervision of a healthcare<br>professional. | Identical |
| System Design | Disposable single use 300<br>mL canister designed for<br>home use in conjunction<br>with a sterile dressing<br>system and a therapy unit<br>(dressing system and<br>Therapy unit are provided<br>separately from the<br>canister) | Disposable single use 300<br>mL canister designed for<br>home use in conjunction<br>with a sterile dressing<br>system and a therapy unit<br>(dressing system and<br>Therapy unit are provided<br>separately from the<br>canister) | Identical |
#### Performance Data
There was no performance data or biocompatibility performed to demonstrate equivalence.
Clinical and Pre-clinical testing were not necessary to demonstrate equivalence.
#### Conclusions
The subject device's intended use, indications for use, fundamental technology and principles of operation are unchanged compared to the predicate device as cleared under K201571. The device modification was verified through the design control process and in all instances, risk analysis supported no new or increased risk to patient.
The subject device is as safe and effective as the predicate device, thus substantially equivalent.
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