NEOTHERMIA EN-BLOC BIOPSY SYSTEM

K050737 · Neothermia Corporation · GEI · Mar 31, 2005 · General, Plastic Surgery

Device Facts

• Record ID: K050737
• Device Name: NEOTHERMIA EN-BLOC BIOPSY SYSTEM
• Applicant: Neothermia Corporation
• Product Code: GEI · General, Plastic Surgery
• Decision Date: Mar 31, 2005
• 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) from the site, while also maintaining the cutting arc during tissue capture. The device is operated by a clinician to perform electrosurgical cutting and simultaneous capture of an incised tissue volume. The vacuum-assisted mechanism facilitates efficient tissue removal and site clearance, aiding the clinician in obtaining diagnostic samples.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; bench testing only.

Technological Characteristics

Percutaneous, vacuum-assisted electrosurgical device. Components: hand-held handle, single-use probe, control unit. Probe materials: stainless steel cannula, plastic sleeve. Sensing/Actuation: high-frequency electrosurgical cutting with precursor and cutting/capture electrodes. Vacuum system for byproduct removal and arc maintenance. Connectivity: integral cable to control unit.

Indications for Use

Indicated for diagnostic sampling of breast tissue during biopsy procedures in patients requiring breast tissue assessment.

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™ (10mm, 12mm, 15mm and 20mm probes)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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# 510(k) SUMMARY

K050737

Neothermia Corporation's en-bloc Biopsy System™

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

David Jacobs VP. Engineering and Operations Neothermia Corporation One Apple Hill, Suite 316 Natick, Massachusetts 01760 [phone] Phone: [phone] Facsimile:

March 10, 2005 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 probe with this manufacturing modification has the same intended use, principles of operation, and technological characteristics as the previously cleared predicate devices. The en-bloc probe with the manufacturing modification and its predicate devices are both electrosurgical devices used to biopsy breast tissue. The en-bloc probe with the manufacturing modification is substantially equivalent to Neothermia's cleared 10mm, 12mm, 15mm and 20mm en-bloc probes.

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MAR 3 1 2005

Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

Mr. David Jacobs V.P. Engineering Neothermia Corporation One Apple Hill, Suite 316 Natick, Massachusetts 01760

Re: K050737

Trade/Device Name: en-bloc Biopsy System™ Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GEI Dated: March 18, 2005 Received: March 21, 2005

Dear Mr. Jacobs:

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. 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) I mis letter will and in your be only finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally premative notification ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please 11 you desire specific acrive 101 7 216-0120 . Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small other generers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number [phone] or [phone] or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.

Sincerely yours.

A
Miriam C. Provost, Ph.D.

n C. Provost, Ph.D. Mi Acting Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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Indications for Use

K050737

510(k) Number (if known):

Device Name: en-bloc Biopsy SystemTm

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Indications For Use: The en-bloc Biopsy System is intented for diagnostic sampling of breast tissue during a breast biopsy procedure.

Prescription Use

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Over-The-Counter Use

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