ERBE WaterJet Model ERBEJET® 2 System with HybridAPC Probe

K143306 · Erbe USA, Inc. · GEI · Oct 27, 2015 · General, Plastic Surgery

Device Facts

• Record ID: K143306
• Device Name: ERBE WaterJet Model ERBEJET® 2 System with HybridAPC Probe
• Applicant: Erbe USA, Inc.
• Product Code: GEI · General, Plastic Surgery
• Decision Date: Oct 27, 2015
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4400
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

ERBEJET® 2 System - The ERBEJET 2 is intended for lifting mucosal lesions by injection into the submucosa as well as the cutting and dissection of soft tissue in neurosurgery and soft tissue such as the liver, kidney, etc. within the abdomen, including Total Mesorectal Excision (TME) in open as well as endoscopic surgery. HybridAPC Probe - The HybridAPC probe is indicated for the induction of sterile normal saline into the submucosa to lift mucosal lesions using direct visualization through an endoscope and for HF ablation of the mucosal lesions by Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC).

Device Story

System comprises ERBEJET 2 water-jet unit, APC 2/VIO ESU, and HybridAPC probe. Probe features dual-lumen tubing: inner lumen delivers pressurized sterile normal saline for submucosal cushioning; outer lumen delivers ionized argon gas for HF ablation. Used in endoscopic procedures by physicians. Clinician positions probe tip at lesion site under direct visualization; activates water-jet via footswitch to create saline cushion; then activates APC/ESU via separate footswitch to deliver argon plasma for ablation. Saline cushion limits thermal penetration depth, protecting underlying muscle layers. Benefits include improved lesion lifting for difficult cases and controlled, localized tissue ablation. System provides incremental pressure control (up to 1,160 psi) for saline delivery.

Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only. No clinical or animal data. Functional equivalency demonstrated via ex-vivo porcine tissue study (esophagus, stomach, rectum). Compared HybridAPC probe to HybridKnife predicate. Endpoints: macroscopic/histological assessment of thermal damage and submucosal lift height/area. Results showed comparable thermal effects and tissue protection; lifting performance was substantially equivalent or better than predicate.

Technological Characteristics

Dual-lumen probe (2.3 mm OD, 1.9 m length). Materials: tungsten, stainless steel, plastics, silicone. Energy: HF argon plasma (max 4,300 Vp, 80W) and pressurized saline (up to 1,160 psi). Connectivity: interfaces with ERBEJET 2 and APC 2/VIO ESU. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide. Single-use, disposable. Standards: ISO 14971, ISO 10993-1, IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 62366, IEC 60601-2-2, IEC 60601-2-18, ISO 15223-1, ISO 11607-1/2, ISO 11135, ISO 10993-7.

Indications for Use

Indicated for patients requiring submucosal lifting of mucosal lesions via sterile normal saline injection and subsequent HF ablation of these lesions via Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC) during endoscopic 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

• ERBEJET® 2 System (K072404)
• ERBELIFT™ Hand Pump and Flexible Probe (K092090)
• ERBE Hybrid Knife™ (K083608)
• ERBE APC Integrated Filter Probes (FiAPC Probes) (K060183)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002

ERBE USA Incorporated Mr. John Tartal Director of Quality and Regulatory Affairs 2225 Northwest Parkway Marietta, Georgia 30067

October 27, 2015

Re: K143306

Trade/Device Name: ERBE Water.let Model ERBEJET® 2 System with HybridAPC Probe Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEI Dated: September 28, 2015 Received: September 30, 2015

Dear Mr. Tartal:

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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Sincerely vours.

Joshua C. Nipper -S

Binita S. Ashar, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S. For Director Division of Surgical Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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# Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) K143306

#### Device Name

ERBE WaterJet Model ERBEJET® 2 System with HybridAPC Probe

Indications for Use (Describe)

#### ERBEJET® 2 System

The ERBEJET 2 is intended for lifting mucosal lesions by injection into the submucosa as well as the cutting and dissection of soft tissue in neurosurgery and soft tissue such as the liver, kidney, etc. within the abdomen, including Total Mesorectal Excision (TME) in open as well as endoscopic surgery.

#### HybridAPC Probe

The HybridAPC probe is indicated for the induction of sterile normal saline into the submucosa to lift mucosal lesions using direct visualization through and for HF ablation of the mucosal lesion by Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC).

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## 510(k) SUMMARY [As Required by 21 CFR 807.92(c)]

| Submitted By: | ERBE USA, Inc.<br>2225 Northwest Parkway<br>Marietta, GA 30067<br>Tel: [phone]<br>Fax: [phone] | | |
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| Contact Person: | John Tartal<br>Director of Quality and Regulatory Affairs | | |
| Date Prepared: | October 26, 2015 | | |
| Trade (Proprietary) Name: | ERBE WaterJet Model ERBEJET® 2 System with<br>HybridAPC Probe | | |
| Common Name: | WaterJet Unit with Combination WaterJet and<br>Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC) Probe | | |
| Classification Name and Code: | Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device<br>and Accessories (21 CFR 878.4400) and Jet<br>Lavage (21 CFR Part 880.5475) | | |
| Product Code: | GEI and FQH | | |
| Legally Marketed<br>Predicate Device: | ERBEJET® 2 System, 510(k) Number K072404<br>ERBELIFT™ Hand Pump and Flexible Probe,<br>510(k) Number K092090<br>ERBE Hybrid Knife™, 510(k) Number K083608<br>ERBE APC Integrated Filter Probes (FiAPC<br>Probes) with Adaptor, 510(k) Number K060183 | | |

Note: The only change to the current ERBEJET 2 System is the addition of lifting mucosal lesions by injection into the submucosa in the Intended Use. There are no other changes to the current System being marketed in the U.S. Therefore, most of the information being provided is for the new device, HybridAPC Probe.

### Device Description:

The HybridAPC Probe is used with the ERBE Water Jet Model ERBEJET 2 and an ERBE Argon Plasma Coagulator (APC) Model APC 2/ElectroSurgical Unit (ESU) VIO Model System. The Water Jet delivers pressurized sterile normal saline through the Probe to provide a saline cushion beneath mucosal lesions. The induction of the

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saline into the submucosa is a routine practice and acts as a cushion which can reduce/limit unwanted tissue damage (penetration depth) when applying argon plasma coagulation. The APC/ESU System with the Probe supplies ionized (electrically charged) argon gas to create the HF argon plasma for the ablation of the lifted lesions. The HybridAPC Probe consists of tubing to the Water Jet, a cable with a filter integrated connector for the APC, and dual lumen tubing. The inside lumen delivers the pressurized sterile normal saline and the outer lumen delivers the electrically charged argon gas for the HF argon plasma. Clinicians would attach the Probe to the Water Jet and APC/ESU System. Then the Probe is positioned at the operative site under direct visualization endoscopically. If an operative endoscope is utilized, the working channel must be greater than 2.5 mm. Upon the setup of the Water Jet and APC/ESU System, the Probe is ready for use. The pedal of the ERBEJET 2 footswitch activates its water-jet capabilities. The tip of the Probe is placed against a lesion and the saline accumulates within the submucosal layer which cushions the lesion. Then the tip of the Probe is placed in close proximity of the raised lesion (not touching/non-contact modality). Finally, the footswitch for the APC/ESU System is depressed which delivers the ionized argon gas to create the HF argon plasma for the ablation of the lesion. The HybridAPC Probe's dimensional working parameters (tubing/tip interfacing with scope as applicable/tissue) are 2.3 mm Outer Diameter, 1.9 m Length. The device is manufactured with typical materials or agents used in the medical device industry such as tungsten, stainless steel, plastics, silicone, etc. The HybridAPC Probe is provided sterile and is single use.

# Intended Use:

ERBEJET® 2 System - The ERBEJET 2 is intended for lifting mucosal lesions by injection into the submucosa as well as the cutting and dissection of soft tissue in neurosurgery and soft tissue such as the liver, kidney, etc. within the abdomen, including Total Mesorectal Excision (TME) in open as well as endoscopic surgery.

HybridAPC Probe - The HybridAPC probe is indicated for the induction of sterile normal saline into the submucosa to lift mucosal lesions using direct visualization through an endoscope and for HF ablation of the mucosal lesions by Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC).

Similarities and Differences of the Proposed Device to the Current Device (Predicate Comparison/Substantial Equivalence):

Similarities

- 1. The HybridAPC Probe (proposed device) is manufactured with the same materials as well as processes as the predicates HybridKnife and/or FiAPC Probes.
- 2. The proposed device is used in endoscopy like all of the predicate devices.

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- 3. The HybridAPC Probe is a combination device that delivers pressurized sterile normal saline and electrical output to target tissue like the predicate HybridKnife.
- 4. The HybridAPC Probe with the ERBEJET 2 System has the capacity to lift mucosal lesions like the predicate ERBELIFT Hand Pump and Flexible Probe.
- 5. The addition of injecting into the submucosa to lift mucosal lesions in the intended use for the ERBEJET® 2 System and its inclusion in the intended use of the HybridAPC Probe is the same as the predicate ERBELIFT Hand Pump and Flexible Probe.
- 6. The proposed device has the same dimensions (2.3 mm Outer Diameter, 1.9 m Length) as the predicate, one of the FiAPC Probes.
- 7. The HybridAPC Probe has the same maximum electrical capacity (4,300 Vp) and maximum gas flow (2.4 Liters/Minute) as the predicate, one of the FiAPC Probes.
- 8. The proposed device's maximum wattage (80 watts) is within the range of the predicate FiAPC Probes
- 9. The HybridAPC Probe is compatible with the same equipment (ERBEJET 2 System and/or Argon Plasma Coagulator (APC 2)/ElectroSurgical Unit (ESU Model VIO) and has the same operating principles as the HybridKnife in regards with delivering pressurized sterile normal saline to target tissue as well as the FiAPC Probes in regards to delivering argon plasma to target tissue.
- 10. The HybridAPC Probe is packaged in the same manner as the predicate, HvbridKnife.
- 11. The proposed device is sterilized via Ethylene Oxide, single use, and disposable the same wav as the predicate devices.
- 12. The HybridAPC Probe is manufactured by ERBE Elektromedizin GmbH like the predicate, HybridKnife.

# Differences

- 1. Intended Uses
- a. ERBEJET®2 System
- i. The intended use for the ERBEJET 2 has been modified to include "lifting mucosal lesions by injection into the submucosa". The ERBEJET 2 has been found to provide sufficient pressure to lift the submucosa.
- b. HybridAPC Probe
- i. The intended use is slightly different for the HybridAPC Probe in comparison to the FiAPC Probe in that upon the addition of lifting of mucosal lesions (via the injection of normal saline like the predicate ERBELIFT), "HF ablation of the mucosal lesions" by Argon Plasma Coagulation" for clarification purposes was added. This clarification is to inform the end user that raised/cushioned mucosal lesions are to be ablated. The association of the term ablation and coagulation

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has been established for many years. See added Section 21, Clinical References (Note: This search was not exhaustive, but a sufficient list of literature demonstrating that lesions are ablated by argon plasma coagulation.).

Performance testing demonstrated that the ERBE WaterJet Model ERBEJET® 2 System with HybridAPC Probe can lift mucosal lesions by injection of sterile normal saline into the submucosa and with a designated APC/ESU system ablate the lesion using argon plasma coagulation. Additionally, the proposed device (HybridAPC Probe) and predicate device (HybridKnife) were compared for functional equivalency in the lifting of the submucosa and ablation of three (3) different ex-vivo tissue types (esophagus, stomach, and rectum) from pigs. Testing of both devices was performed on each tissue type with and without submucosa lifting and then with coagulation. Testing was also done with minimum, default, and maximum intensity settings in triplicate (3X) for both devices. For the HybridAPC probe; the APC/ESU settings (using an ERBE APC 2/VIO 300 D) were Pulsed APC. Effect 2 at 20 Watts. 40 Watts. and 60 Watts, Argon Gas Flow 0.8 Liters/ Minute with a 2 mm distance (noncontact). For the Hybridknife; the settings (using an ERBE VIO 300 D) were Forced Coag, 60 Watts, Effect 1, 2, and 3 with tissue contact. The activation time for each was four (4) seconds. Then when lifting was employed, the ERBE WaterJet System was set to deliver at a 90° angle 3 ml of 0.9% NaCl. The study end point consists of macroscopic and histological examination of each tissue type upon coagulation per each designated setting in triplicate without and with lifting the submucosa for the proposed and predicate device. The acceptance criteria involved the macroscopic and histological data demonstrating that the proposed device (HybridAPC probe) is comparable or better than (substantially equivalent to) the predicate device (HybridKnife) in the mitigation of thermal tissue damage to the underlying tissue layers upon lifting the mucosa and coagulating/ablating tissue. The testing demonstrated when the tissues were analyzed macroscopically and histologically that the HybridAPC probe and HybridKnife produced comparable thermal effect when coagulating/ablating tissue. Also, the thermal damage profile and tissue effects were substantially equivalent in protecting the proper muscle layer upon the induction of 0.9% NaCl in the submucosa. Finally, both devices were also evaluated for producing the same submucosa lift on the 3 tissue types. The ERBE WaterJet System settings were Effect 40, 70, and 80 to deliver 2 ml, 3 ml, and 5 ml of 0.9% NaCl at an application angle of 90° into each specified tissue type in triplicate (3X) for the proposed and predicate devices. The study end point consists of macroscopic measurements for height and area of the created lift/ cushion per volume and injection (3X) in each tissue type upon the induction of 0.9% NaCl in the submucosa for the proposed and predicate device. The acceptance criteria involved demonstrating that the lifting/cushioning for the

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HybridAPC probe was substantially equivalent to or better than the HybridKnife. The results of the test showed that height and area measurements of the created cushion upon the induction of 0.9% NaCI into the submucosa of the tissue types was comparable for the proposed and predicate devices.

- 2. The ERBE WaterJet Model ERBEJET® 2 System with HybridAPC Probe is capable of delivering the sterile normal saline at a higher pressure (up to Effect 80 or 1,160 psi); than the predicate, ERBELIFT Hand Pump and Flexible Probe (up to 650 psi). Performance testing with the ERBE WaterJet Model ERBEJET® 2 System with HybridAPC Probe at Effect 70 (1,015 psi, near the maximum setting) to lift the submucosa of esophageal tissue showed no detrimental damage to the tissue (i.e., no perforation) [Note: Fluid would travel the least path of resistance, that is within the submucosa.]. See Section 18, Performance Testing - Bench. The availability of having the capacity to deliver greater pressure to inject into the submucosa will allow clinicians the possibility to lift more difficult mucosal lesions. Additionally, there is more control of the pressurization (effects can be changed incrementally by 1 or 14.5 psi) with the ERBEJET 2 System than when using the ERBELIFT Hand Pump. Finally, in the instructions of the ERBEJET 2 and HybridAPC Probe the user is informed to use the lowest possible setting to achieve the desired tissue outcome.
# FDA Recognized Safety Standards

ISO 14971, AAMI ANSI ISO 10933-1, IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, AAMI ANSI IEC 62366, AAMI ANSI IEC 60601-2-2, IEC 60601-2-18, AAMI ANSI ISO 15223-1,AAMI ANSI ISO 11607-1, AAMI ANSI ISO 11607-2, ISO 11135, AAMI ANSI ISO 10993-7

### Conclusion:

The ERBE WaterJet Model ERBEJET® 2 System with HybridAPC Probe has the same principles of operation and technological characteristics as the predicate devices, ERBEJET 2 System, ERBELIFT Hand Pump and Flexible Probe, Hybrid Knife, and/or FiAPC Probes.

The ERBE WaterJet Model ERBEJET® 2 System with HybridAPC Probe has been verified or validated in design control. ERBE Elektromedizin GmbH, in accordance with established procedures, directs and controls design activities. These procedures involve design and development planning, design review, design verification/design output, design validation, design transfer, as well as design change control. The activities provide the oversight and forum for project approval, formal management/design review, evaluation, and final project approval. This work is documented within design review and the approvals are documented as part of the current change control system.

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In addition to performance testing, the ERBE WaterJet Model ERBEJET® 2 System with HybridAPC Probe was tested to "Recognized Consensus Standards". Animal or clinical performance testing was not considered necessary.

All the changes with the proposed devices were verified or validated. As a result, the changes did not raise safety or efficacy concerns nor adversely affect safety or effectiveness. In conclusion, there are no issues with the ERBE WaterJet Model ERBEJET® 2 System with HybridAPC Probe that would raise additional safety or efficacy issues, when compared to the predicate devices.