K142866 · Myoscience, Inc. · GXH · Jan 21, 2015 · Neurology
Device Facts
Record ID
K142866
Device Name
Myoscience iovera system
Applicant
Myoscience, Inc.
Product Code
GXH · Neurology
Decision Date
Jan 21, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 882.4250
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The myoscience ioveraº system is used to destroy tissue during surgical procedures by applying freezing cold. It can also be used to produce lesions in peripheral nervous tissue by the application of cold to the blocking of pain. The ioveraº system is not indicated for treatment of central nervous system tissue.
Device Story
Portable cryogenic surgical device; uses nitrous oxide (N2O) to cool a single-patient-use 'Smart Tip' needle via Joule-Thomson effect and latent heat of vaporization. System components: reusable battery-powered handpiece, charging dock, N2O cartridge, and stainless steel Smart Tip needles. Physician inserts needle into target tissue; activates treatment cycle via handpiece control. Device monitors N2O delivery and cooling rate; provides LED feedback. Cryogen remains contained within closed-end needle; expansion causes surrounding tissue to freeze. Used in clinical settings for precise tissue destruction or nerve lesioning. Benefits include targeted pain management through reversible or permanent nerve blocking without cryogen contact with tissue.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical testing was deemed necessary for this modification. Evidence consists of bench testing, including visual/dimensional inspection, temperature reproducibility, cryozone size validation, needle integrity under simulated use, sterility, and transit/shelf-life testing. Biocompatibility testing performed per ISO 10993-1.
Technological Characteristics
Cryogenic surgical unit; N2O coolant; Joule-Thomson effect cooling. Components: reusable Li-ion battery-powered handpiece, charging dock, stainless steel needles (22-30 gauge, 6-55mm length). Patient-contacting material: stainless steel. EO sterilized. Software-controlled delivery with LED feedback. Complies with ISO 10993-1 (biocompatibility) and ISO 11135-1 (sterilization).
Indications for Use
Indicated for destruction of tissue during surgical procedures and production of lesions in peripheral nervous tissue for pain blocking. Not indicated for central nervous system tissue.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A cryogenic surgical device is a device used to destroy nervous tissue or produce lesions in nervous tissue by the application of extreme cold to the selected site.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
January 21, 2015
Myoscience, Inc Tracey Henry VP RAQA, Operations 1600 Seaport Blvd, North Lobby, Suite 450 Redwood City, California 94063-2
Re: K142866 Trade/Device Name: Myoscience Iovera System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.4250 Regulation Name: Cryogenic Surgical Device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GXH Dated: October 22, 2014 Received: October 23, 2014
Dear Ms. Henry,
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. 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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Carlos L. Peña, PhD, MS Director Division of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K142866
Device Name Myoscience iovera system
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The myoscience ioveraº system is used to destroy tissue during surgical procedures by applying freezing cold. It can also be used to produce lesions in peripheral nervous tissue by the application of cold to the blocking of pain. The ioveraº system is not indicated for treatment of central nervous system tissue.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|-------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| × Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subnart D) | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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# 510(k) Summary
| Device Information: | |
|---------------------|--|
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| Category | Comments |
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| Sponsor / Submitter: | Myoscience, Inc |
| | 1600 Seaport Blvd |
| | North Lobby, Suite 450 |
| | Redwood City, CA 94063 |
| | Ph: (650) 474-2600 |
| | Fax: (650) 474-2700 |
| Correspondent Contact | Tracey Henry |
| Information: | Vice President RAQA, Operations |
| | 1600 Seaport Blvd |
| | North Lobby, Suite 450 |
| | Redwood City, CA 94063 |
| | Ph: (650) 474-2600 |
| | Fax: (650) 474-2900 |
| Device Common Name: | Cryogenic surgical device |
| Device Classification & Code: | Class II, GXH |
| Device Classification Name: | Cryosurgical unit and accessories (21 CFR 882.4250) |
| Device Trade Name: | Myoscience iovera® system |
#### Predicate Device Information: a.
| 510(k) Number | Product | Sponsor |
|---------------|---------|-----------------|
| K133453 | iovera | Myoscience, Inc |
This predicate has not been subject to a design-related recall.
#### b. Date Summary Prepared
#### September 30, 2014
### c. Description of Device
The iovera° system is a portable cryogenic surgical device used to destroy tissue and/or produce lesions in nervous tissue through application of extreme cold to the selected site. The device is based on introduction of a Smart Tip internally cooled by the cryogenic fluid (nitrous oxide, N₂O) to a selected area. The Smart Tip is cooled by the Joule-Thomson Effect and/or Latent Heat of Vaporization. iovera° may be used in conjunction with a standard off-the-shelf nerve stimulator device in applications where precise nerve location is desired.
#### Device Design
The device is comprised of four main components:
- 1. A reusable Handpiece
- 2. A Charging Dock
- 3. An assortment of single-patient use Smart Tips
- 4. A Cartridge (Nitrous Oxide)
The iovera° Handpiece is battery powered (single cell Lithium lon, 3.7 volts) and provides feedback to the user during device preparation and use. The Handpiece connects to both the Cartridge and to the Smart Tip. The user activates a treatment cycle through a control on the Handpiece, which starts and stops the treatment. The Handpiece also contains LEDs for providing feedback to the user when the device is ready
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to use. The Charging Dock stores the Handpiece between uses and provides power for charging the battery.
An assortment of Smart Tips is available for the iovera° system. All Smart Tip needles are made of stainless steel and have a closed-end that fully contains the cryogen so that it does not enter the target tissue. The Smart Tip is the only patient contacting component of the iovera° system. The user removes the Smart Tip from the sterile packaging and attaches it to the Handpiece.
The iovera system uses a commercially available nitrous oxide cylinder. The Cartridge is filled with pure N-O.
#### Device Functionality/Scientific Concepts
The device functionality is based on the user introducing the Smart Tip to the selected treatment area: unwanted tissue or the target nervous tissue. The user then initiates the flow of cryogen by pressing the on/off button. Liquid cryogen flows from the Handpiece into the closed-end Smart Tip. The Smart Tip is cooled by the Joule-Thomson Effect and/or Latent Heat of Vaporization; as the liquid cryogen expands into a gas, the temperature drops around the external surface of the Smart Tip causing the surrounding tissue to freeze. The treatment is completed after a pre-programmed amount of time the user can safely remove the Smart Tip.
#### d. Indications for Use
The myoscience iovera® device is used to destroy tissue during surgical procedures by applying freezing cold. It can also be used to produce lesions in peripheral nervous tissue by the application of cold to the selected site for the blocking of pain. The iovera® device is not indicated for treatment of central nervous system tissue.
The Indications for Use statements for the subject and predicate devices are identical.
#### e. Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Device
Following are the similarities/differences in technological characteristics between the subject and predicate devices. The differences in technological characteristics do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness for the subject device as compared to the predicate device.
| Technological Characteristics | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Predicate Device (K133453) | Subject Device |
| Cryogenic device | Same |
| Nitrous oxide coolant, pressurized cylinder | Same |
| Reusable handpiece, battery powered | Same |
| Single use tip for subdermal cooling, EO sterilized | Same |
| Charging dock | Same |
| Sensors, monitor nitrous oxide deliver and rate of cooling | Same |
| Smart Tip Needle | Smart Tip Needle |
| Length: 6 – 25mm (0.2 – 1.0in) Size: Ø.31 – .52mm (25 – 30 gauge) Patient contacting materials:<br>Closed sharp cutting tip Stainless Steel needle | Length: 6 – 55mm (0.2 – 2.2in) Size: Ø.31 – .72mm (22 – 30 gauge) Patient contacting materials:<br>Closed sharp cutting and blunt tip Stainless Steel needle<br>Single Smart Tip configurations from 10 mm to 55 mm contain |
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| | electrochemically etched markings<br>on the needle surface |
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#### f. Performance Data
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
The biocompatibility evaluation for the Smart Tip needle was conducted in Biocompatibility testing: accordance with the FDA Blue Book Memorandum #G95-1 "Use of International Standard ISO-10993, 'Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing'"and International Standard ISO 10993-1 "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 1: Evaluation and Testing Within a Risk Management Process," as recognized by FDA. The battery of testing included the following tests:
- . Cytotoxicity
- Sensitization (supplier testing)
- . Intracutaneous reactivity (supplier testing)
The stainless steel Smart Tip needle is considered tissue contacting for a duration of less than 24 hours.
Software testing: Software verification testing was conducted and documentation was provided as recommended by FDA's Guidance document, "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices." The software for this device was considered as a "moderate" level of concern, since a failure or latent design flaw in the software could directly result in minor injury to the patient or operator. Specifically, the following test was performed:
| Test Performed | Result |
|-------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| Tip Descriptor verification to confirm treatment parameters | PASS |
Bench testing: Bench testing was performed on the new Smart Tip to demonstrate that the product met the design requirements. A risk analysis was used to assess the impact of the modification, as well, and design verification testing was performed as a result of this risk analysis assessment. In all cases, the risk was mitigated to acceptable levels and the performance testing demonstrated that the device is in compliance with pertinent standards (i.e., ISO 11135-1). Needle integrity validation test was modified from the predicate to demonstrate safety and effectiveness due to the changes in needle design and longer length. Specifically, the following tests were performed:
| Test Performed | Result |
|------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| Visual and dimensional inspection of Smart Tip needle | PASS |
| Verification of temperature reproducibility | PASS |
| Validation of cryozone size | PASS |
| Validation of needle integrity in simulated use conditions | PASS |
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| After flexing, needle shall return to straight condition Needle shall not leak after kink failure | |
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| Sterility Testing | PASS |
| Transit/Shelf Life Testing | PASS |
Preclinical Testing Submitted: No preclinical testing was deemed necessary for this modification.
Clinical Testing Submitted: No clinical testing was deemed necessary for this modification.
## g. Conclusion
The performance data demonstrate that the iovera° system is as safe, as effective, and performs comparably to the predicate device that is currently marketed for the same intended use.
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