The SurroundScope System is designed to be used with documentation equipment, monitor, hand instruments, electrosurgical unit, and other ancillary equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the thoracic and abdominal cavities, including the female reproductive organs.
Device Story
SurroundScope System is an endoscopic visualization platform for thoracic and abdominal surgery. It consists of a reusable, rigid video endoscope and a Camera Control Unit (CCU). The endoscope features a distal tip with three CMOS image sensors and integrated LEDs for illumination; it provides a standard 90-degree field of view (one lens) and an extended 270-degree field of view (using side lenses). The CCU processes video signals from the CMOS sensors and outputs to a monitor. Used in sterile surgical environments by surgeons, the device aids visualization during endoscopic procedures. The system allows clinicians to view surgical sites, facilitating surgical decision-making. The device is autoclavable and requires reprocessing between uses.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Testing included reprocessing validation (AAMI TIR12, AAMI TIR30, ISO 17665-1), biocompatibility (ISO 10993 series, USP <151>), electrical safety/EMC (IEC 60601 series), and optical performance (ISO 8600 series). Photobiological safety (IEC 62471) and color accuracy (CIE ISO 11664 series) were also verified. All tests met predefined acceptance criteria.
Technological Characteristics
Reusable rigid video endoscope (10mm diameter) with gold-coated stainless steel insertion tube and sapphire distal tip. Illumination via integrated LEDs. Imaging via three CMOS sensors. CCU processes video signals. Connectivity: 3G/12G SDI outputs. Sterilization: Autoclave. Electrical safety: BF type. Software: Moderate level of concern.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the thoracic and abdominal cavities, including the female reproductive organs.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A gynecologic laparoscope is a device used to permit direct viewing of the organs within the peritoneum by a telescopic system introduced through the abdominal wall. It is used to perform diagnostic and surgical procedures on the female genital organs. This generic type of device may include: Trocar and cannula, instruments used through an operating channel, scope preheater, light source and cables, and component parts.
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July 8. 2021
270Surgical Ltd. % Janice M. Hogan Partner Hogan Lovells US LLP 1735 Market Street, Suite 2300 Philadelphia, PA 19103
Re: K210104
> Trade/Device Name: SurroundScope System Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 884.1720 Regulation Name: Gynecologic Laparoscope and Accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: HET, GCJ Dated: June 8, 2021 Received: June 8, 2021
Dear Janice M. Hogan:
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. 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 located 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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Sincerely,
for Jason R. Roberts, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT3B: Division of Reproductive. Gynecology and Urology Devices OHT3: Office of GastroRenal, ObGyn, General Hospital and Urology Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K210104
Device Name SurroundScope System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The SurroundScope System is designed to be used with documentation equipment, monitor, hand instruments, electrosurgical unit, and other ancillary equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the thoracic and abdominal cavities, including the female reproductive organs.
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#### K210104 510(k) Summary 270Surgical Ltd.'s SurroundScope System
# 1. Submitter's Identification
270Surgical Ltd. P.O.B 8414, 4 Arie Regev St. Netanya, Israel, 4250212 Phone: +972-509911918 Contact Person: Meital Yogev
Date Prepared: July 6, 2021
# 2. Name of Device
Name of Device: SurroundScope System Common or Usual Name: Gynecologic Laparoscope and Accessories Requlation Number: 21 CFR 884.1720 Regulation Name: Gynecologic Laparoscope and Accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: HET (Laparoscope, Gynecologic (And Accessories)) Additional Product Code: GCJ (Laparoscope, General & Plastic surgery)
# 3. Predicate and Reference Device Information
Predicate: K190190, 270Surgical, WV1 Endoscope Reference: K151011, Olympus Medical Systems Corp., VISERA 4K UHD SYSTEM Endoscopic Imaging System.
The predicate device has not been subject to a design-related recall.
# 4. Device Description
The SurroundScope System (SS) is an endoscopic platform for visualization during surgery. The SS System is a modification of the previously cleared WV1 Endoscope (K190190) developed by 270Surgical. The SS System is designed to be used with documentation equipment, monitor, hand instruments, electrosurgical unit, and other ancillary equipment. The SS System features two viewing capabilities: standard and extended. The standard view uses one lens and displays a 90 degree field of view while the extended view uses two additional lenses on the side of the tip and displays a 270 degree field of view. Each lens has its own set of LEDs for illumination.
The SS System is comprised of two main components:
- SS endoscope (Video endoscope) ●
- Camera Controller Unit (CCU) (Video Processor)
## SS Endoscope:
The SS endoscope is a reusable, rigid video endoscope.
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It is a reusable (autoclavable) endoscope and is intended to be used in a sterile environment. It is initially supplied non-sterile to the user and requires the user to process (i.e., clean and sterilize) the device for initial use, as well as to reprocess the device after each use.
The SS endoscope main components are the video and illumination system, the endoscope body, and the endoscope main connector. The endoscope consists of a camera head at the distal tip, insertion tube, control handle, umbilical cable, and main connector. The insertion tube and distal tip are made of gold coated stainless steel. The distal tip contains sapphire for the optical components. The required illumination for the endoscope is supplied by integrated LEDs, located on the endoscope's distal tip. The endoscope video system is controlled by the video processor which collects the video signal produced by the image sensors (CMOS).
### SS System Video Center (CCU)
The SurroundScope Camera Control Unit (CCU) processes and manages the images/video signal from the endoscope and transfers them to the monitor. The CCU video center also powers and controls the CMOS located in the SS endoscope.
### 5. Indications for Use
The subject device SurroundScope and predicate device K190190 have similar intended use and indications for use (IFU) as follows:
### SurroundScope System (K210104) IFU statement:
"The SurroundScope System is designed to be used with documentation equipment, monitor. hand instruments, electrosurgical unit, and other ancillary equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the thoracic and abdominal cavities including the female reproductive organs.
#### WV1 Endoscope (K190190) IFU statement:
"The WV1 endoscope is a reusable, rigid, video endoscope, designed to be used with a video system center, light source, documentation equipment, monitor, hand instruments, electrosurgical unit, and other ancillary equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the thoracic and abdominal cavities including the female reproductive organs."
Both the subject device and predicate device are intended for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the thoracic and abdominal cavities including the female reproductive organs. Both systems also support the use of documentation equipment, hand instruments, electrosurgical unit, and other ancillary equipment during the same procedures.
Both the subject and predicate devices include an endoscope as their main component. The subject device includes a system comprised of the endoscope and the CCU video system, as in the reference device VISERA 4K UHD SYSTEM cleared under K151011, which was cleared with an endoscope and a video processor unit. This difference does not represent a new intended use or indications for use.
## 6. Summary of Technological Characteristics and Comparison
The clinical set-up, mode of operation, ergonomics and dimensions of the subject device are similar to the predicate device, 270Surgical's WV1 Endoscope (K190190). Like the subject device, the WV1 Endoscope's main components are the Video endoscope connected to a video processor. The endoscope itself is comprised of the video system, the endoscope body. and the endoscope main connector. In both devices, the required illumination for the endoscope is located on the endoscope's distal tip, and the video signal is produced by the image sensors. The video signal in the subject device is produced by CMOS (Complementary
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Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensors, while the predicate device's distal tip is equipped with a color CCD (Charge Couple Device).
The primary difference between the subject and predicate device is the output resolution, depth of field, image sensor type, and the video system. These differences in technological characteristics do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness. A substantial equivalence table, which summarizes the similarities and differences between the SS System and its predicate device, is included below (Table VI-1).
| Parameter | K210104 - 270Surgical<br>SurroundScope System<br>[Proposed Device] | K190190 - 270Surgical WV1<br>Endoscope<br>[Predicate] |
|---------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indication for<br>Use | The SurroundScope System is<br>designed to be used with<br>documentation equipment,<br>monitor, hand instruments,<br>electrosurgical unit, and other<br>ancillary equipment for<br>endoscopy and endoscopic<br>surgery within the thoracic and<br>abdominal cavities, including the<br>female reproductive organs. | The WV1 endoscope is a reusable,<br>rigid, video endoscope, designed to<br>be used with a video system center,<br>light source, documentation<br>equipment, monitor, hand<br>instruments, electrosurgical unit, and<br>other ancillary equipment for<br>endoscopy and endoscopic surgery<br>within the thoracic and abdominal<br>cavities including the female<br>reproductive organs. |
| Class | II | II |
| Regulation | 21 CFR§ 884.1720 | 21 CFR§ 884.1720 |
| Code | HET | HET |
| Additional<br>product code | GCJ per 21 CFR §876.1500 | GCJ per 21 CFR §876.1500 |
| Method of<br>Operation | The optical image is transferred from the surgical site to the camera<br>head. | |
| Imaging<br>System | Electronic | |
| Field of View | 90° ± 10°/ 270° ± 10° | |
| Depth of Field<br>(DOF), Front | 17-200 mm | 12-175 mm |
| Direction of<br>view | 0°, 90°, -90° | 0°, 90°, -90° |
| Articulation | No | No |
| Irrigation | No | No |
| Illumination | Integrated LED | |
| Illumination<br>fibres | No | No |
| Coupling Lens | No | No |
| Diameter | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Working length | | 340 mm |
| Parameter | K210104 - 270Surgical<br>SurroundScope System<br>[Proposed Device] | K190190 - 270Surgical WV1<br>Endoscope<br>[Predicate] |
| Eyepiece | No | No |
| Optical System | Color | |
| No. of Image sensors | 3 sensors | |
| Output resolution | 4K (2160p) and HD (1080p) | HD (1080p) |
| Sterilization | Autoclave | |
| Control Handle | | Buttons on handle |
| Video System | CCU by 270Surgical | Fuse Box Processor (K13289) |
| Max power | 400 VA max | 250 VA max |
| Digital video outputs (display) | 3 x 3G SDI (1080p)<br>1 x 12G SDI (2160p) | 3 x DVI (1080p) |
| Video processor Weight | 4.5 [kg] | 9.5 [kg] |
| Video processor Dimensions | 318 x 93 x 450 [mm] | 380 x 450 x 170 [mm] |
| Operating Ambient temperature | 5 to 35 °C ( 41 to 95 °F) | 10 to 35 °C ( 50 to 95 °F) |
| Operating Relative humidity | 30 to 85 % Atmospheric | |
| Operating Atmospheric pressure | 700 to 1060 hPa | |
| Storage Temperature | -30 to 60 °C ( -22 to 140 °F) | 10 to 40 °C ( 50 to 104 °F) |
| Storage Relative humidity | 30 to 75 % | |
| Transport Temperature | -47 to 70 °C (-52 to 158 °F) | |
| Transport Relative humidity | 10 to 95 % | |
| Electric Shock Protection | BF | |
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# Table VI-1: Comparison Table
# 7. Summary of Performance Data
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Bench testing was performed per the following voluntary performance standards or FDA guidance:
Sterilization, Cleaning: Cleaning, drying and sterilizations were conducted for the SS System, according to AAMI TIR12: 2010. AAMI TIR30: 2011/(R)2016, and ISO 17665-1: 2006. Reprocessing validation was carried out in accordance with the FDA Guidance, Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and Labeling Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff (March 17, 2015). The studies were performed by an independent lab, Wuxi AppTec. These tests demonstrated that the device successfully passed cleaning, drying and sterilizations according to the instructions in the product Reprocessing Manual. The optical resolution was also evaluated after multiple reprocessing cycles to demonstrate the specifications were still met after reprocessing.
Biocompatibility Testing: Biocompatibility testing was performed in accordance with the FDA Guidance document, Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical device - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process" (September 4, 2020) for an external communicating device in contact with tissue for a limited duration, as follows:
- i. Cytotoxicity (ISO 10993-5:2009)
- ii. Sensitization (ISO 10993-10:2010)
- iii. Irritation (ISO 10993-10:2010)
- iv. Acute Systemic Toxicity (ISO 10993-11: 2017)
- v. Material-Mediated Pyrogenicity (USP <151>)
All tests demonstrated that the device is biocompatible for its intended use.
Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility: testing were conducted according to IEC 60601-1:2005/(R)2012 and A1:2012, (3rd Ed. + AM1), IEC 60601-1-2: 2014, 4th Edition, and IEC 60601-2-18:2009 (Third Edition) that demonstrated electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility of the subject device.
Software validation: The subject device software was validated per the FDA quidance "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices" (May 11, 2005) based on a moderate level of concern.
## Bench Testing:
- . Optical Performance: Optical testing was done to verify field of view, depth of field, direction of view, signal-noise ratio, non-uniformity, and distortion, according to ISO 8600-1: 2015, ISO 8600-3: 2019; and ISO 8600-5: 2005. Optical comparative testing to the predicate device was done using the same methods to demonstrate equivalent optical performance.
- Photobiological Safety: Testing was conducted according to IEC 62471;2006 that ● demonstrated photobiological safety for the subject device.
- Color accuracy: Color testing was done according to the following standards: ●
- CIE ISO 11664-1:2019 Colorimetry Part 1: CIE standard colorimetric ● observers
- CIE ISO 11664-2 S 014-2/E First edition 2007-10-15 Corrected version 2008-11-01 Colorimetry - Part 2: CIE standard illuminants
- CIE ISO 11664-3 First edition 2019-06 Colorimetry - Part 3: CIE tristimulus values
- CIE ISO 11664-4 First edition 2019-06 Colorimetry Part 4: CIE 1976 L*a*b* ● colour space
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- CIE ISO 11664-6 First edition 2014-02-01 Colorimetry Part 6: CIEDE2000 ● colour-difference formula
- . CIE ISO 61966-2-1 First edition 1999-10 Multimedia systems and equipment - Colour measurement and management - Part 2-1: Colour management - Default RGB colour space - sRGB [Including: Amendment 1 (2003) and Corrigendum 1 (2014)]
- System testing: The overall system was tested for general functionality and latency ●
- Dimensional testing: Dimensional specifications were tested per ISO 8600-1: 2015. .
All tests met the predefined acceptance criteria.
### 8. Conclusions
The SurroundScope System has the same intended use and similar technological characteristics as the predicate device, WV1 Endoscope. Performance testing, including electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, cleaning validation, sterilization validation, biocompatibility, and bench testing has demonstrated that the SurroundScope System is as safe and effective as the predicate device. Therefore, the SurroundScope system is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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