K221642 · Precision Robotics (Hong Kong) Limited · HET · Dec 12, 2022 · Obstetrics/Gynecology
Device Facts
Record ID
K221642
Device Name
SIRIUS Endoscope System
Applicant
Precision Robotics (Hong Kong) Limited
Product Code
HET · Obstetrics/Gynecology
Decision Date
Dec 12, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 884.1720
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
It is intended for use for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the thoracic and abdominal cavities including female reproductive organs. Not suitable for use for observation and treatment of the heart and must not contact the heart or its vicinity.
Device Story
SIRIUS Endoscope System is a robotic, fully integrated 3D laparoscopic camera system for minimally invasive surgery. Input: optical images captured by a stereo camera at the distal tip. Transformation: electromechanical control of the articulated tip (3 degrees of freedom, C/S-shaped bending) via motors in the handle, driven by a joystick. Output: 1080p 3D video displayed to the surgeon. Used in hospital operating theaters by trained surgeons and clinical staff. The system provides high-definition visualization to assist in surgical navigation and procedure performance. Benefits include enhanced maneuverability via robotic articulation and high-resolution 3D imaging.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included biocompatibility (cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, acute systemic toxicity, pyrogen), sterility (EO, SAL 10^-6), electrical safety/EMC (IEC 60601-1, 60601-2-18, 60601-1-2), light source safety (IEC 62471), and performance testing per ISO 8600 standards (field of view, direction of view, insertion width, water resistance). Usability evaluation conducted per IEC 62366-1.
Indicated for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within thoracic and abdominal cavities, including female reproductive organs. Contraindicated for observation or treatment of the heart or contact with the heart/vicinity.
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.
Predicate Devices
Olympus LTF-190-10-3D, Endoeve Flex 3D Deflectable Videoscope (K123365)
MAJ-Y1054 3D Processor
Olympus CV-190 EVIS Extra III Video system center
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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December 12, 2022
Precision Robotics (Hong Kong) Limited % Sharon Hsu Consultant Vee Care (Asia) Limited 17th Chung Pont Commercial Building, 300 Hennessy Road Hong Kong, Hong Kong 0000 China
Re: K221642
Trade/Device Name: SIRIUS Endoscope System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 884.1720 Regulation Name: Gynecologic Laparoscope And Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HET. GCJ. FGB Dated: November 9, 2022 Received: November 9, 2022
Dear Sharon Hsu:
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,
Jessica Carr -S
for Long Chen, PhD Assistant Director DHT4A: Division of General Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control 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) K221642
Device Name Sirius Endoscope System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
It is intended for use for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the thoracic and abdominal cavities including female reproductive organs. Not suitable for use for observation and treatment of the heart and must not contact the heart or its vicinity.
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# 510(k) Summary
# 1. SUBMITTER
| Name : | Precision Robotics (Hong Kong) Limited |
|----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Address: | Suite 611-612 Lakeside 2 (10W), Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin, New<br>Territories, Hong Kong |
| Contact Name: | Sai Yan Ng |
| Telephone No.: | +852 3974 6970 |
| Fax: | +852 3974 6971 |
| Email Address: | s.ng@precisionrobotics.com |
| Date Prepared: | 2022-12-03 |
# 2. DEVICE
| Device Name/ Trade<br>Name: | SIRIUS Endoscope System |
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| Common Name | Endoscope system |
| Classification Name: | 876.1500 Endoscope and Accessories<br>884.1720 Laparoscope, Gynecologic (And Accessories) |
| Classification Panel: | General & Plastic Surgery<br>Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Product Code: | HET, GCJ, FGB |
| Device Class: | II |
### 3. PREDICATE DEVICE
Olympus LTF-190-10-3D, Endoeve Flex 3D Deflectable Videoscope, K123365: MAJ-Y1054 3D Processor, Olympus CV-190 EVIS Extra III Video system center
## 4. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The SIRIUS Endoscope System as a robotic endoscope consists of Video Processor, Laparoscope Handle, Laparoscope Head and Joystick. The SIRIUS Endoscope System is developed for minimal invasive surgery application.
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The SIRIUS Endoscope System is a fully integrated compact 3D laparoscopic camera system with a flexible tip that can change its viewing direction. The Laparoscope Head is made of biocompatible materials. The articulated tip has three degrees of freedom enabling C and S shaped bending. The insertion is 10 mm diameter and 340 mm working length. Stereo camera with 1080 high-definition resolution. It has 120 degrees field of view, 10-100mm depth of view and bright light with 300 lumen.
The SIRIUS Endoscope System is to be used only under the supervision of a trained surgeons and professional clinical staff with trained use of the device.
The device is intended for use in Hospital operating theatres only.
### 5. INDICATION FOR USE
lt is intended for use for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the thoracic and abdominal cavities including female reproductive organs. Not suitable for use for observation and treatment of the heart and must not contact the heart or its vicinity.
### 6. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
The SIRIUS Endoscope System is substantially equivalent to the predicate device in terms of intended use and technological characteristics. The differences between the subject device and predicate device do not affect the basic design principle, usage, effectiveness and safety of the subject device.
The following are comparisons between subject device and the predicate device.
| | Subject Device (K221642) | Predicate Device<br>(K123365) | Comments |
|--------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Trade Name | SIRIUS Endoscope System | Olympus LTF-190-10-3D,<br>Endoeye Flex 3D<br>Deflectable Videoscope<br>MAJ-Y1054 3D Processor<br>Olympus CV-190 EVIS Extra<br>III Video system center | -- |
| Manufacturer | Precision Robotics (Hong<br>Kong) Limited | Olympus Medical System<br>Corp. | -- |
| Device Class | Class II | Class II | Same |
| Product Code | HET, GCJ, FGB | HET, GCJ, NWB, FGB | Similar |
| Regulation number | 876.1500<br>884.1720 | 876.1500<br>884.1720 | Same |
| Regulation Name | Endoscope and Accessories | Endoscope and Accessories | Same |
| Intended Use/<br>Indications for Use | It is intended for use for<br>endoscopy and endoscopic<br>surgery within the thoracic<br>and abdominal cavities | This instrument is<br>indicated for use within<br>the thoracic and<br>abdominal cavities | Same |
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| | including female<br>reproductive organs. Not<br>suitable for use for<br>observation and treatment<br>of the heart and must not<br>contact the heart or its<br>vicinity. | including female<br>reproductive organs.<br>This instrument must not<br>be used for observation or<br>treatment of the heart and<br>must not contact the heart<br>or any area near the<br>heart. In addition, this<br>instrument must not come<br>into contact with any<br>device or therapeutic<br>accessory that contacts<br>the heart or any area near<br>the heart. | |
| Operating Principles | Tendon driven articulating<br>3D video endoscope driven<br>electromechanically using<br>motors in the handle. | Cable steered articulating<br>3D video endoscope driven<br>manually using mechanical<br>levers in the scope handle. | Different<br>The laparoscope<br>head movement of<br>subject device is<br>controlled<br>electromechanically.<br>It shas validated and<br>compliance to<br>IEC60601-1, IEC<br>62304 and ISO8600. |
| Anatomical Access | Thoracic and abdominal<br>cavities including female<br>reproductive organs. | Thoracic and abdominal<br>cavities including female<br>reproductive organs. | Same |
| Direction of View | 0° camera angle | 0° camera angle | Same |
| Shaft diameter (OD) | 10 mm | 10 mm | Same |
| Tip Articulation | $\pm$ 90° for each up-down<br>joint allowing retroflexion<br>$\pm$ 45° for left-right joint | $\pm$ 100° | Similar<br>Angle of deflection<br>meet the<br>requirement of ISO<br>8600-1:2015. |
| Working Length | 340 mm | 370 mm | Different<br>Physical difference. |
| Shaft material | TPU, Stainless steel,<br>FLUORZ-UPF75-2 | Carbon Fiber, covered with<br>heat shrink sheathing | Different<br>Differences are<br>addressed through<br>biocompatibility<br>testing per<br>ISO10993. |
| Optics Type | Color | Color | Same |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1080 x 601 | Subject has higher<br>resolution |
| Single Use | Yes | No | Different<br>The sterilization<br>validation has been<br>performed by ISO |
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| Sterilization | EO sterilization | Product is provided<br>non-sterile | Different<br>The sterilization<br>validation has been<br>performed by ISO<br>11135:2014. |
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| Biocompatibility | Patient contacting<br>components meet<br>ISO10993 standard | Patient contacting<br>components meet<br>ISO10993 standard | Same |
| Electrical Safety and<br>EMC | complies with IEC 60601-1,<br>IEC60601-2-18 standards<br>for safety and IEC<br>60601-1-2 standard for<br>EMC | complies with IEC 60601-1,<br>IEC60601-2-18 standards<br>for safety and IEC<br>60601-1-2 standard for<br>EMC | Same |
#### Discussion:
The tip articulation of subject device is within the range of predicate device. The specification of tip articulation of subject device fulfils the requirement of ISO 8600-1:2015. The difference does not affect the effectiveness and safety of the device.
The subject device has shorter working length than predicate device, this physical different does not impact the effectiveness and safety of the device.
The shaft material of subject device and predicate device are made of different materials, but both are biocompatible materials. The biocompatibility tests conducted demonstrated the safety of subject device.
The subject device is singe use device with EO sterilization validated by ISO 11135:2014. This difference does not impact the effectiveness and safety of the device.
Therefore, the differences between the subject device and its predicate do not affect substantially equivalent on safety and effectiveness.
### 7. PERFORMANCE DATA
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
#### Biocompatibility testing
The biocompatibility evaluation for the Laparoscope Head was conducted in accordance with International Standard ISO 10993-1:2005, ISO 10993-5:2009, ISO 10993-10:2010 and ISO 10993-11:2017 as recognized by FDA. The evaluation included the following tests:
- Cytotoxicity
- Sensitization
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- Irritation
- Acute systemic toxicity .
- . Pyrogen
### Sterility
The sterilization of the product is achieved using ethylene oxide sterilization. Sterilization condition is validated per ISO 11135: 2014 overkill half-cycle approach. The sterility assurance level (SAL) is 10-6. The amount of ethylene oxide and chlorohydrin residual levels are within the limit and in compliance with ISO 10993-7: 2008 requirement.
### Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Electrical safety and EMC testing were conducted on SIRIUS endoscope system. The device complies with IEC 60601-1, IEC60601-2-18 standards for safety and the IEC 60601-1-2 standard for EMC.
### Light source safety
Light source safety was conducted on SIRIUS endoscope system. The lamp is certified as Risk group 2 and complies with IEC 62471: 2006.
### Software Verification and Validation Testing
Software verification and validation testing were conducted, and documentation was provided as recommended by FDA's Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff "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.
### Usability Evaluation
The Usability evaluation for SIRIUS endoscope system is conducted in accordance with ANSI AAMI IEC 62366-1:2015+AMD1:2020, and, therefore, by extension IEC 60601-1-6 Edition 3.2. The usability verification and validation are well defined with criteria specified in the Usability Engineering Report. Usability testing results and improvement action demonstrated that residual risk regarding usability is minimized and acceptable. It is concluded that the usability evaluation is well performed and acceptable.
### Performance testing
The bench testing performed verifies that the performance of the subject device is substantially equivalent in terms of critical performance characteristics to the predicate device. These tests include:
- ISO 8600-1:2015, Endoscopes Medical endoscopes and endotherapy devices -- Part 1: General requirements
- · ISO 8600-3:2019, Endoscopes Medical endoscopes and endotherapy devices Part 3:
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Determination of field of view and direction of view of endoscopes with optics.
- ISO 8600-4:2014, Endoscopes Medical endoscopes and certain accessories Part 4: Determination of maximum width of insertion portion
- ISO 8600-7:2012, Endoscopes Medical endoscopes and endotherapy devices -. Part 7: Basic requirements for medical endoscopes of water-resistant type
# 8. CONCLUSIONS
The SIRIUS Endoscope System is substantially equivalent to the predicate device and present no new questions of safety or effectiveness.
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