K211706 · Taewoong Medical Co., Ltd. · ESW · Oct 8, 2021 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K211706
Device Name
Esophageal TTS Stent
Applicant
Taewoong Medical Co., Ltd.
Product Code
ESW · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Oct 8, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.3610
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
For use in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors.
Device Story
Esophageal TTS Stent is a metallic, self-expanding, flexible mesh tubular prosthesis; constructed from Nitinol wire; covered with silicone (full or partial coverage). Device includes an introducer system for endoscopic placement. Stent features 10 radiopaque markers (Pt/Ir and STS 316L) for fluoroscopic visualization. Introducer system is co-axial, compatible with 0.035-0.038 inch guidewires; deployed by pulling an outer sheath. Used in clinical settings by physicians; stent remains implanted to maintain esophageal patency in malignant strictures. Benefits include relief of obstruction caused by tumors. Device is single-use and sterile.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence established via bench testing, including deployment, deployment force, expansion force, compression force, dimensional, tensile strength, corrosion, packaging adhesive force, and MR compatibility testing.
Indicated for patients with esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An esophageal prosthesis is a rigid, flexible, or expandable tubular device made of a plastic, metal, or polymeric material that is intended to be implanted to restore the structure and/or function of the esophagus. The metal esophageal prosthesis may be uncovered or covered with a polymeric material. This device may also include a device delivery system.
Special Controls
The special control for this device is FDA's “Guidance for the Content of Premarket Notification Submissions for Esophageal and Tracheal Prostheses.”
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October 8, 2021
Taewoong Medical Co., Ltd % Jennifer Moyer Consultant, Medical Devices Biologics Consulting Group, Inc. 1555 King Street, Suite 300 Alexandria, VA 22314
Re: K211706
> Trade/Device Name: Esophageal TTS Stent Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.3610 Regulation Name: Esophageal Prosthesis Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: ESW Dated: June 1, 2021 Received: June 3, 2021
Dear Jennifer Moyer:
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
Shanil P. Haugen, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT3A: Division of Renal, Gastrointestinal, Obesity and Transplant Devices OHT3: Office of GastroRenal, ObGyn, General Hospital and Urology Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K211706
Device Name Esophageal TTS Stent
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Esophageal TTS Stent is intended for use in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors.
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> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
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In accordance with 21 CFR 807.87(h) and (21 CFR 807.92) the 510(k) Summary for the Esophageal TTS Stent is provided below.
#### 1. SUBMITTER
| Applicant: | Taewoong Medical Co., Ltd.<br>14 Gojeong-ro, Wolgot-myeon, Gimpo-si, Gyeongg<br>do, Korea, 10022<br>Phone: +82-31-996-0641<br>Fax: +82-31-996-0645 |
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| Contact: | Yonjin Jeff Kim<br>Regulatory Affairs / Quality Management Dept<br>Phone: +82-31-993-0641-4 (Ext.# 125)<br>Fax: 82-31-996-0645-6<br>E-mail: jinjeff@stent.net |
| Submission Correspondent: | Jennifer Moyer<br>Consultant, Medical Devices<br>Biologics Consulting Group, Inc.<br>Phone: (571) 279-5811<br>Email: jmoyer@biologicsconsulting.com |
| Date Prepared: | August 24, 2021 |
#### 2. DEVICE
| Device Trade Name: | Esophageal TTS Stent |
|---------------------|----------------------------------|
| Device Common Name: | Esophageal Stent |
| Classification Name | 878.3610, Prosthesis, Esophageal |
| Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | ESW |
### 3. PREDICATE DEVICE
| Primary Predicate Device: | K113551, Taewoong Esophageal TTS Stent |
|------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Additional Predicate Device: | K123205, Taewoong Esophageal TTS Stent |
| Reference Device: | K180144, Boston Scientific Agile Esophageal Stent System |
| Reference Device: | K200860, M.I. Tech HANAROSTENT Esophagus TTS<br>(CCC) and HANAROSTENT Esophagus TTS (NCN) |
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#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION 4.
The Esophageal TTS Stent consists of the implantable metallic stent and introducer system.
The stent is made of Nitinol wire. It is a flexible, fine mesh tubular prosthesis that has 10 radiopaque markers; 4 in each end and 2 in the center. It has a body diameter of 18, 20 and 22mm, and a total length from 60 to 150mm. The surface of the body portion of the stent is covered with silicone. The Esophageal TTS Stent is provided in two configurations, either fully covered with silicone or with both heads not covered in silicone (bare).
| Type | Shape | Model Numbers* |
|-------------------|--------------------|----------------|
| Full Covered Type | Image: Stent Shape | ESTxxyyF |
| Both Bare Type | Image: Stent Shape | ESTxxyyB |
Image /page/4/Figure/6 description: This image shows a medical device with several labeled parts. The device includes a hub, pusher, and a Y-connector on the left side. Moving towards the right, there is a locking knob, an outer sheath, a yellow marker, and a stent, with proximal, center, and distal X-ray markers along the stent, and a tip at the far right end.
Image /page/4/Figure/7 description: The image shows the text "Figure 1: Introducer". The text is in black font and is centered on the page. The words "Figure 1:" are in a smaller font size than the word "Introducer". The text is likely a title or heading for a document or presentation.
The introducer system accepts a 0.035 in (0.89 mm) or 0.038 in (0.97 mm) guidewire. The stent introducer system is passed over the guidewire and through an endoscope into the esophagus. The stent may be positioned appropriately using the X-ray markers for guidance under fluoroscopy.
#### 5. INTENDED USE/INDICATIONS FOR USE
For use in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors.
#### SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE 6.
# Comparison of Indications
Subject Device Indication for Use: For use in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors.
Primary Predicate Device (Taewoong Esophageal TTS Stent: K113551) Indication for Use: For use in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors.
Additional Predicate Device (Taewoong Esophageal TTS Stent: K123205) Indication for Use: For use in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors.
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# Technological Comparisons
Table 1 below compares the key technological feature of the subject devices to the primary predicate device (Taewoong Esophageal TTS Stent: K113551) and the additional predicate (Taewoong Esophageal TTS Stent: K123205).
| | Proposed Device | Primary Predicate Device | Additional Predicate |
|------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510(k) Number | TBD | K113551 | K123205 |
| Applicant | Taewoong Medical Co., Ltd. | Taewoong Medical Co., Ltd. | Taewoong Medical Co., Ltd. |
| Device Name | Esophageal TTS Stent | Esophageal TTS Stent | Esophageal TTS Stent |
| Classification<br>Regulation | 878.3610 | 878.3610 | 878.3610 |
| Product Code | ESW | ESW | ESW |
| Indications for Use | For use in esophageal<br>strictures caused by intrinsic<br>and/or extrinsic malignant<br>tumors. | For use in esophageal<br>strictures caused by intrinsic<br>and/or extrinsic malignant<br>tumors. | For use in esophageal strictures<br>caused by intrinsic and/or<br>extrinsic malignant tumors. |
| Design (Stent) | Image: Stent | Image: Stent | Image: Stent |
| | Nitinol wire<br>Diamond shape<br>Length; 60, 80, 100, 120, 140,<br>150mm<br>Body Diameter/Head<br>Diameter;<br>• 18mm/26mm<br>• 20mm/26mm<br>• 22mm/28mm<br>Coverage :<br>• Silicone Full Covered<br>• Silicone Both Bare<br>Radiopaque Markers: 8 Pt/Ir, 2<br>STS 316L | Nitinol wire<br>Diamond shape<br>Length; 60, 80, 100, 120, 140,<br>150 mm<br>Body Diameter/Head<br>Diameter; 18mm/26mm<br>Coverage :<br>• Silicone Full Covered<br>• Silicone Both Bare<br>Radiopaque Markers: 8 Pt/Ir, 2<br>STS 316L | Nitinol wire<br>Diamond shape<br>Length; 60, 80, 100, 120, 140,<br>150 mm<br>Body Diameter/Head Diameter;<br>20mm/26mm<br>Coverage :<br>• Silicone Full Covered<br>• Silicone Both Bare<br>Radiopaque Markers: 8 Pt/Ir, 2<br>STS 316L |
Table 1: Technological Comparison – Predicate Devices
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| | Proposed Device | Primary Predicate Device | Additional Predicate |
|-------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Design (Introducer) | Image: Proposed Device | Image: Primary Predicate Device | Image: Additional Predicate |
| | Co-axial tube type<br>Usable Length;<br>· 180cm (for diameter 22mm<br>stent)<br>· 220cm (for diameter 18, 20 &<br>22 mm stent)<br>Diameter; 10.5 Fr (3.5mm) | Co-axial tube type<br>Usable Length;<br>· 180cm (for diameter 18mm<br>stent)<br>Diameter; 10.5 Fr (3.5mm) | Co-axial tube type<br>Usable Length;<br>· 180cm (for diameter 18mm<br>stent)<br>Diameter; 10.5 Fr (3.5mm) |
| Single Use | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sterile | EO Sterilization | EO Sterilization | EO Sterilization |
| Method of Placement | Endoscopic | Endoscopic | Endoscopic |
| Method of<br>Deployment | Release by pulling outer<br>sheath | Release by pulling outer<br>sheath | Release by pulling outer sheath |
| Materials | Stent - Nitinol, Pt/Ir,<br>STS316L<br>Cover – Silicone<br>Introducer – Teflon, PE, ABS | Stent - Nitinol, Pt/Ir,<br>STS316L<br>Cover – Silicone<br>Introducer - Teflon, PE, ABS | Stent - Nitinol, Pt/Ir, STS316L<br>Cover – Silicone<br>Introducer – Teflon, PE, ABS |
### 7. PERFORMANCE DATA
### Biocompatibility Testing
The Esophageal TTS Stent was evaluated according to the FDA's guidance "Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluating and testing within a risk management process" and it has been determined that no additional biocompatibility testing is required due to the device modification described in this submission.
# Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Not applicable. The device contains no electric components, generates no electrical emissions, and uses no electrical energy of any type.
# Software Verification and Validation Testing
Not applicable. The device contains no software.
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### Bench Testing
To establish the substantial equivalence of the Esophageal TTS Stent, bench testing was conducted on both the 22mm diameter size and the 220cm length to validate the performance of the device. The following tests were conducted:
- Deployment Test, ●
- Deployment Force Test,
- Expansion Force Test, ●
- Compression Force Test, ●
- Dimensional Test, ●
- . Tensile Strength Test (Introducer System),
- Corrosion Test.
The following tests were also conducted:
- Packaging Adhesive Force Test,
- MR Compatibility.
The results of the bench testing show that the subject device meets its specifications and is substantially equivalent to the predicate and reference devices.
### Animal Testing
Not applicable. Animal studies are not necessary to establish the substantial equivalence of this device.
# Clinical Data
Not applicable. Clinical studies are not necessary to establish the substantial equivalence of this device.
### CONCLUSION 8.
Performance testing was conducted on all key performance attributes of the device. All samples met their acceptance criteria, demonstrating that when manufactured to specification, the device functions as intended and can be found substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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