MODIFICATION TO EN-BLOC BIOPSY SYSTEM

K022296 · Neothermia Corp. · GEI · Jul 30, 2002 · General, Plastic Surgery

Device Facts

• Record ID: K022296
• Device Name: MODIFICATION TO EN-BLOC BIOPSY SYSTEM
• Applicant: Neothermia Corp.
• Product Code: GEI · General, Plastic Surgery
• Decision Date: Jul 30, 2002
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Special
• Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4400
• Device Class: Class 2

Intended Use

The en-bloc Biopsy System is intended for diagnostic sampling of breast tissue during a breast biopsy procedure.

Device Story

The en-bloc Biopsy System is a percutaneous, automated, vacuum-assisted electrosurgical device used for breast tissue biopsy. The system comprises a hand-held biopsy handle, a single-use biopsy probe, and a control unit. The probe features two sets of active electrodes (precursor and cutting/capture) at the distal end, encased in a stainless steel cannula with an outer plastic sleeve. An annular gap between the sleeve and cannula provides a vacuum conduit to remove gaseous electrosurgical byproducts and fluids (e.g., blood) while maintaining the cutting arc. The device is operated by a clinician to perform automated electrosurgical cutting and simultaneous capture of an incised tissue volume. The vacuum-assisted mechanism facilitates tissue capture and site clearance, aiding in diagnostic sampling.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence is based on technological characteristics and design similarities to the predicate device.

Technological Characteristics

Percutaneous, vacuum-assisted electrosurgical device. Components: hand-held handle, single-use probe, control unit. Materials: stainless steel cannula, plastic outer sleeve. Sensing/Actuation: high-frequency electrosurgical cutting with precursor and cutting/capture electrodes. Vacuum system for fluid/gas removal and arc maintenance. Connectivity: integral cable to control unit. Sterilization: not specified.

Indications for Use

Indicated for diagnostic sampling of breast tissue during breast biopsy procedures.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories is a device intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current.

Predicate Devices

• Neothermia Corp.'s en-bloc Biopsy System™

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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# 510(k) SUMMARY

# Neothermia Corporation's en-bloc Biopsy System™

# Submitter's Name, Address, Telephone Number, Contact Person and Date Prepared

Sherrie Coval-Goldsmith VP. RA/QA Neothermia Corporation One Apple Hill, Suite 316 Natick, Massachusetts 01760 Phone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]

July 11, 2002 Date Prepared:

### Name of Device and Name/Address of Sponsor

| Common or Usual Name: | Electrosurgical Generator |
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| Trade or Proprietary Name: | en-bloc Biopsy System™ |
| Classification Name: | Electrosurgical Cutting & Coagulation Device &<br>Accessories (21 C.F.R. § 878.4400)<br>Biopsy Instrument (21 C.F.R. § 876.1075) |

Neothermia Corporation One Apple Hill, Suite 316 Natick. Massachusetts 01760 Phone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]

#### Predicate Devices

Neothermia Corp.'s en-bloc Biopsy System™

#### Intended Use

The en-bloc Biopsy System is intended for diagnostic sampling of breast tissue during a breast biopsy procedure.

### Technological Characteristics

The en-bloc is a percutaneous high frequency, automated, vacuum-assisted electrosurgical device used to remove tissue by automated electrosurgical cutting and

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simultaneous capture of an incised tissue volume. The Neothermia en-bloc ™ consists of a hand-held biopsy handle, upon which the single-use en-bloc Biopsy Probe is attached, with an integral cable to connect the handle to the control unit. The Probe™ contains two sets of active electrodes at its distal end - a precursor electrode and cutting/capture electrodes. The shaft of the Probe™ is encased in a stainless steel cannula. An outer plastic sleeve surrounds this stainless steel cannula and an annular gap between the sleeve and the cannula provides a conduit for vacuum-assisted removal of the gaseous products of electrosurgical cutting and any liquids (e.g., blood) that may accumulate at the distal end of the Probe during the biopsy procedure. The vacuum also helps maintain the required cutting arc during automated tissue capture.

#### Substantial Equivalence

The modified probe has the same intended use, principles of operation, and technological characteristics as the previously cleared predicate devices. The modified device and its predicate devices are both electrosurgical devices used to biopsy breast tissue. The dimensional change does not raise new questions of safety or efficacy. The modified probe is substantially equivalent to Neothermia's cleared en-bloc probes.

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# DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

# JUL 3 0 2002

Neothermia Corporation Cherrie Coval-Goldsmith Vice-President, Regulatory Affairs One Apple Hill. Suite 316 Natick, Massachusetts 01760

Re: K022296

Trade Name: Modification to En-Bloc Biopsy System Regulation Number: 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GEI Dated: July 15, 2002 Received: July 16, 2002

Dear Ms. Coval-Goldsmith:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to 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. 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,

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.

Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807): labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.

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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 21 CFR Part 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Also, please note the regulation entitled. "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number [phone] or [phone] or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html

Sincerely yours,

Sincerely yours,
Mark N Millkenson

Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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KO22296 510(k) Number (if known):

Device. Name: en-bloc Biopsy System™

Indications for Use:

The en-bloc Biopsy System is intended for diagnostic sampling of breast tissue during a breast ' biopsy procedure.

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CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Concurrence of

Prescription Use

OR

Over-The-Counter Use (Per 21 C.F.R. 801.109)

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Mark N. Millerson

(Division Sign-Off) Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices KO22296

510(k) Number_

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