HJY VisualNext™ Endoscopic Vision System is intended for viewing internal surgical sites during general surgical procedures and for use in visualization of structures within the brain during neurological surgical procedures as well as for viewing internal surgical sites during anterior and posterior spinal procedures, such as nucleotomy, discectomy, and foraminotomy.
Device Story
System captures internal surgical site images via rigid endoscope containing CMOS sensor and 2 LED lamps; transmits data via 5m BNC cable to Endoscope Control Unit (ECU) for processing; outputs video to external monitor. Used in OR by surgeons for visualization during general, neurological, and spinal surgeries. Images are recordable/markable for analysis. System is single-use; ECU is non-networked. Provides real-time visualization to assist surgical navigation and decision-making; benefits patient through minimally invasive access and improved site visibility.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance verified via goniometer, theodolite, and integrating sphere for FOV, DOV, magnification, distortion, intensity uniformity, SNR, sensitivity, DOF, and resolution. Image quality validated in live pig model (GLP/AAALACi) comparing subject device to cleared comparators across light/working distance variables. No significant difference (p=0.569) between aged/non-aged units.
Technological Characteristics
Rigid metal arthroscope with CMOS sensor and integrated LED illumination. Connectivity: 5m BNC cable to ECU; no intranet/internet. Standards: ISO 10993 (biocompatibility), IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-18 (electrical/EMC). Single-use endoscope. Adjustable light intensity.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing general surgical procedures, neurological surgical procedures involving visualization of brain structures, and anterior or posterior spinal procedures (e.g., nucleotomy, discectomy, foraminotomy).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A neurological endoscope is an instrument with a light source used to view the inside of the ventricles of the brain.
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July 28, 2023
HJY Smart Medical Device Co., Ltd. John Jiannyuh Chen, Ph.D. Chairman & CEO 12F., No. 415, Sec. 4, Xinyi Dist. Taipei City, 11051 Taiwan
Re: K222735
Trade/Device Name: HJY VisualNext Endoscopic Vision System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.1480 Regulation Name: Neurological Endoscope Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GWG Dated: June 28, 2023 Received: June 30, 2023
Dear Dr. John Jiannyuh Chen:
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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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K222735
Device Name
HJY VisualNext™ Endoscopic Vision System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
HJY VisualNext™ Endoscopic Vision System is intended for viewing internal surgical sites during general surgical procedures and for use in visualization of structures within the brain during neurological surgical procedures as well as for viewing internal surgical sites during and posterior spinal procedures, such as nucleotomy, discectomy, and foraminotomy.
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#### 510(k) Summary
| 5.1 Type of submission: | Traditional |
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| 5.2 Date of summary: | July 28, 2023 |
| 5. 3 Submitter: | HJY Smart Medical Device Co., Ltd. |
| Address: | 12F., No. 415, Sec. 4, Xinyi Rd., Xinyi Dist., |
| | Taipei City 11051, Taiwan |
| Phone: | +886-933-869246 |
| Fax: | +886-2-2298-3287 |
| Contact: | John Jiannyuh Chen, MS., Ph.D |
| | (john.chen@hjy-med.com) |
| Job title: | Chairman & CEO |
# 5.4 Identification of the device:
| Proprietary/Trade name: | HJY VisualNext™ Endoscopic Vision System |
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| Product code: | GWG |
| Regulation number: | 882.1480 |
| Regulation description: | Endoscope, Neurological |
| Review panel: | Neurology |
| Device class: | II |
# 5.5 Identification of the predicate device:
| Predicate device name: | QEVO System with KINEVO 900 |
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| Manufacturer: | Carl Zeiss Meditec AG. |
| Product code: | GWG |
| Regulation number: | 882.1480 |
| Device class: | II |
| 510(k) number: | K170667 |
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#### 5.7 Indications for Use
HJY VisualNext™ Endoscopic Vision System is intended for viewing internal surgical sites during general surgical procedures and for use in visualization of structures within the brain during neurological surgical procedures as well as for viewing internal surgical sites during anterior and posterior spinal procedures, such as nucleotomy, discectomy, and foraminotomy.
#### 5.8 Device description
The HJY VisualNext™ Endoscopic Vision System is a system used for viewing internal surgical sites during surgical procedures. The system consists of the following components:
- . Endoscope Control Unit (ECU) (Model number: HDSES01)
- . Endoscope (Model number: HDSE201)
The endoscope is physically connected via a 5m BNC cable to the Endoscope Control Unit (ECU). The Endoscope consists of 2 LED lamps and a CMOS camera, embedded in the proximal end of a rigid metal arthroscope, which captures the image and transmits to and is processed by the Endoscope Control Unit (ECU), subsequently output to and presented on an external monitor. Images are recordable and markable for further analysis. The Endoscope Control Unit (ECU) is not connectable to intranet or Internet.
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#### 5.9 Non-clinical testing
A series of tests were performed to assess the safety and effectiveness of HJY VisualNext™ Endoscopic Vision System. All the test results demonstrate that subject device meets the requirements of its pre-defined acceptance criteria and intended use.
- . Sterilization test
- . Shelf life test
- Biocompatibility test ●
- In vitro cytotoxicity test -
- -Intracutaneous irritation study
- Skin sensitization study -
- -Acute Systemic Toxicity Study
- Pyrogen study -
Test results performed in biocompatibility test reports demonstrated that subject device complies with ISO 10993-1, ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10, ISO 10993-11, ISO 10993-12, ISO 10993-23 and USP<151>.
- . Software validation
- . Electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety
- Usability test .
- Performance test .
| Test | Test Method Summary | Results |
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| Field of view<br>(FOV) | Test apparatus: Goniometer<br><br>(Möller-Wedel/Goniometer-Spectrometer II<br>goniometer)<br><br>Conditions: Disposable endoscope and<br>Endoscope Control Unit (ECU) in both<br>non-aged and aged conditions<br><br>Purpose: To verify the characteristic of field<br>of view of the subject device and compare to<br>that of predicate device | Results:<br>1. Non-Aged:120.15 ± 0.2 degrees<br><br>2. Aged:120.41 ± 0.2 degrees<br><br>3. These two conditions passed pre-defined<br>acceptance criteria.<br><br>Discussion on SE: The field of view of the subject<br>device is larger than that of the predicate device. The<br>difference in FOV does not raise different safety and<br>effectiveness questions. |
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| Test | Test Method Summary | Results |
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| Direction<br>of<br>view | <b>Test apparatus:</b> High accuracy theodolite<br>(Leica/TM5100A)<br><br><b>Conditions:</b> Disposable endoscope and<br>Endoscope Control Unit (ECU) in both<br>non-aged and aged conditions<br><br><b>Purpose:</b> To verify the characteristic of<br>direction of view of the subject device and<br>compare to that of predicate device | <b>Results:</b><br>1. Non-Aged: 4.02 ± 0.2 degrees<br>2. Aged: 2.10 ± 0.2 degrees<br>3. These two conditions passed pre-defined<br>acceptance criteria.<br><br><b>Discussion on SE:</b> The accuracy of direction of view<br>met the requirements by ISO 8600-1. Although the<br>direction of view of the subject device is different<br>from that of predicate device, the difference in DOV<br>does not raise different safety and effectiveness<br>questions. |
| Optical<br>magnification | <b>Test apparatus:</b> two-dimensional ruler glass<br><br><b>Conditions:</b> Disposable endoscope and<br>Endoscope Control Unit (ECU) in both<br>non-aged and aged conditions<br><br><b>Purpose:</b> To verify the characteristic of<br>optical Magnification of the subject device<br>and determine if both non-aged and aged test<br>results will pass the pre-defined performance<br>criteria. | <b>Results:</b><br>1. Non-Aged: 0.014@ 38 mm object distance<br>2. Aged: 0.013 @38 mm object distance<br>3. These two conditions passed pre-defined<br>acceptance criteria.<br><br><b>Discussion on SE:</b><br>1. The predicate does not claim the optical<br>magnification. |
| Distortion | <b>Test apparatus:</b> two-dimensional ruler glass<br><br><b>Conditions:</b> Disposable endoscope and<br>Endoscope Control Unit (ECU) in both<br>non-aged and aged conditions<br><br><b>Purpose:</b> To verify the characteristic of<br>distortion of the subject device and determine<br>if both non-aged and aged test results will pass<br>the pre-defined performance criteria. | <b>Results:</b><br>1. Non-Aged: Maximal distortion 22.7%<br>2. Aged: Maximal distortion 22.7%<br>3. These two conditions passed pre-defined<br>acceptance criteria.<br><br><b>Discussion on SE:</b><br>1. The predicate does not claim the distortion. |
| Test | Test Method Summary | Results |
| Image<br>intensity<br>uniformity | Test apparatus: Sphere-optics integration<br>sphere.<br>Conditions: Disposable endoscope and<br>Endoscope Control Unit (ECU) in both<br>non-aged and aged conditions<br>Purpose: To verify the characteristic of the<br>subjected device on image intensity<br>uniformity and determine if both non-aged and<br>aged test results will pass the pre-defined<br>performance criteria. | Results:<br>1. Non-Aged: R:0.52 for Red, G:0.60 for Green,<br>B:0.60 for Blue<br>2. Aged: R:0.60 for Red, G:0.61 for Green, B:0.65<br>for Blue<br>3. These two conditions passed pre-defined<br>acceptance criteria.<br>Discussion on SE:<br>1. The predicate does not claim the image intensity<br>uniformity. |
| Signal-to-<br>noise ratio | Test apparatus: Sphere-optics integration<br>sphere.<br>Conditions: Disposable endoscope and<br>Endoscope Control Unit (ECU) in both<br>non-aged and aged conditions<br>Purpose: To verify the characteristic of<br>signal-to-noise ratio of images of the subject<br>device and determine if both non-aged and<br>aged test results will pass the pre-defined<br>performance criteria. | Results:<br>1. Non-Aged: R:20.47 @101.88 average gray level,<br>G:40.90 @102.88 average gray level, B:22.24 @<br>99.54 average gray level<br>2. Aged: R:20.24 @117.82 average gray level,<br>G:35.18 @109.38 average gray level, B:21.47<br>@111.34 average gray level<br>3. These two conditions passed pre-defined<br>acceptance criteria.<br>Discussion on SE:<br>1. The predicate does not claim the signal-to-noise<br>ratio of images.<br>The results indicate that the device will be as safe and<br>as effective in terms of signal-to noise over the course<br>of proposed shelf life. |
| Sensitivity | Test apparatus: optronic integrating sphere<br>and Photo-Research/PR670<br>Spectro-radiometer<br>Conditions: Disposable endoscope and<br>Endoscope Control Unit (ECU) in both<br>non-aged and aged conditions | Results:<br>1. Non-Aged: Signal to noise ratio@0.9 cd/m²:<br>R:10.9058, G:9.99283, B:13.0905<br>2. Aged: Signal to noise ratio@0.81 cd/m²: R:13.14,<br>G:8.88, B:14.85<br>3. These two conditions passed pre-defined |
| Test | Test Method Summary | Results |
| | <b>Purpose:</b> To verify the characteristic of<br>sensitivity of the subject device and determine<br>if both non-aged and aged test results will pass<br>the pre-defined performance criteria. | acceptance criteria. |
| | | <b>Discussion on SE:</b> |
| | | 1. The predicate does not claim the sensitivity of<br>images. |
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| Depth of field | <b>Test apparatus:</b> diffusing reflective slant edge<br>and external light source. | <b>Results:</b> |
| | <b>Conditions:</b> Disposable endoscope and<br>Endoscope Control Unit (ECU) in both<br>non-aged and aged conditions | 1. Non-Aged: 5-100 mm |
| | | 2. Aged: 5-100 mm |
| | <b>Purpose:</b> To verify the characteristic of depth<br>of field of the subject device and compare to<br>that of predicate device. | 3. These two conditions passed pre-defined<br>acceptance criteria.<br><b>Discussion on SE:</b> The DOF is wider than the<br>predicate, and the difference in DOF does not raise<br>different safety and effectiveness questions. |
| Image<br>resolution | <b>Test apparatus:</b> diffusing reflective slant edge<br>and external light source. | <b>Results:</b> |
| | <b>Conditions:</b> | 1. Non-Aged: 52.6% on axis, 37.1% @ 0.6 FOV |
| | 1. Disposable endoscope and Endoscope<br>Control Unit (ECU) in both non-aged and<br>aged conditions | 2. Aged: 54.1% on axis, 44.8% @ 0.6 FOV |
| | 2. Measure MTF @ 20, 30 and 100 mm<br>object distance | 3. These two conditions passed pre-defined<br>acceptance criteria. |
| | 3. Determine image resolution in terms of<br>TV lines at 15% MTF<br><b>Purpose:</b> To verify the characteristic of spatial<br>frequency response of the subject device and<br>compare to that of predicate device. | 4. For image resolution at 15% MTF, the results are<br>730 and 670 TV lines/mm, respectively for pre and<br>post shelf- life testing.<br><b>Discussion on SE:</b> The image resolution in terms of<br>spatial frequency response of the subject device over<br>the course of the proposed shelf life is similar to that<br>of predicate (642 TV lines @ 15% MTF). The<br>difference in resolution does not raise different safety<br>and effectiveness questions. |
| Test | Test Method Summary | Results |
| Working<br>length | Test apparatus: Digital Caliper<br>Conditions: only measure the working length<br>of the Disposable endoscope<br>Purpose: To verify the working length of the<br>endoscope and compare to that of predicate<br>device. | Results:<br>1. Working length: 180.76 mm<br>2. It passed pre-defined acceptance criteria.<br>Discussion on SE: Although the working length of<br>the subject device is longer than that of predicate, the<br>difference in working length does not raise different<br>safety and effectiveness questions. |
| Outer<br>Diameter | Test apparatus: Outside Micrometer<br>Conditions: Only measure the outer diameter<br>of the disposable endoscope<br>Purpose: To verify the outer diameter of the<br>endoscope and compare to that of predicate<br>device. | Results:<br>1. Outer diameter: 5.28 - 5.32 mm<br>2. It passed pre-defined acceptance criteria.<br>Discussion on SE: Although the outer diameter is<br>wider than the predicate, the difference does not raise<br>different safety and effectiveness questions. |
| Image quality<br>test utilizing a<br>clinically<br>relevant<br>biological<br>tissue model | Test set up: Use a live pig model and conduct<br>the animal testing following the GLP standard<br>in an animal operating room of a facility<br>accredited under AAALACi standards.<br>Conditions:<br>1. The non-aged and aged ECU units were<br>used for brain and spinal surgery tests.<br>2. Six pieces of endoscopes each from<br>non-aged and aged conditions were used<br>for brain and spinal surgery, respectively,<br>as indicated in the intended use of the<br>subject device.<br>3. Test under three different levels of<br>reducing light intensity conditions and<br>working lengths, respectively.<br>4. Two cleared devices each for spine and<br>brain were applied for comparing with<br>non-aged and aged subject devices | Results:<br>1. The image quality of the non-aged and aged<br>subject device passed the pre-defined acceptance<br>criteria for the intended use on brain and spine<br>endoscopic surgery.<br>2. Based on multiple ANOVA model, there is no<br>significant difference (P=0.569) in image quality<br>between the non-aged and aged subject device<br>over the proposed shelf life of endoscope and<br>service life of ECU.<br>3. Based on the agreement test, the image quality of<br>both the non-aged and aged subject devices was<br>found to be comparable to that of the<br>FDA-cleared comparator devices for both brain<br>and spine endoscopy.<br>4. Considering the significant impact of light<br>intensity on image quality during spine and brain<br>endoscopy, along with the influence of working |
| Test | Test Method Summary | Results |
| | <b>Purpose:</b><br>To verify subject device performance in terms of image quality under different light levels and working distances in a clinically relevant biological tissue model to support the device intended use and substantial equivalence to the predicate. | length on image quality during spine endoscopy, it is crucial to exercise caution when utilizing the subject device under worse-case clinical use conditions, such as extreme light intensity or working lengths. Based on the statistical analysis, surgeons should be mindful of avoiding higher light intensity settings during brain and spine endoscopy and refrain from employing long working lengths during spine endoscopy procedures. Light intensity level is adjustable with the subject device as well as the predicate. |
| | <b>Discussion on SE:</b> | |
| | | 1. Compared to cleared device, the quality image of subject device is similar to FDA cleared devices for the intended use of endoscopic application on brain and spine. |
| | | 2. Based on the results, the subject device is as safe and as effective to the predicate on image quality. |
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All the test results demonstrate HJY VisualNext™ Endoscopic Vision System meets the requirements of its pre-defined acceptance criteria and intended use, and is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
## 5.10 Clinical testing
No clinical test data was used to support the decision of substantial equivalence.
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K222735/S001 Appendix 11 - 510(k) Summary
#### 5.11 Substantial equivalence determination
HJY VisualNext™ Endoscopic Vision System submitted in this 510(k) file is substantially equivalent to the predicate device. Differences between the devices cited in this section do not raise any new issue of substantial equivalence.
| Item | Subject device | Predicate device | Substantial<br>equivalence<br>determination |
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| Proprietary name | HJY VisualNext™ Endoscopic<br>Vision System | QEVO System<br>with KINEVO 900 | |
| 510(k) No. | K222735 | K170667 | |
| Intended use | HJY VisualNext™ Endoscopic<br>Vision System is intended for<br>viewing internal surgical sites<br>during general surgical procedures<br>and for use in visualization of<br>structures within the brain during<br>neurological surgical procedures as<br>well as for viewing internal surgical<br>sites during anterior and posterior<br>spinal procedures, such as<br>nucleotomy, discectomy, and<br>foraminotomy. | The QEVO System with KINEVO<br>900 is intended for viewing internal<br>surgical sites during general surgical<br>procedures and for use in<br>visualization of ventricles and<br>structures within the brain during<br>neurological surgical procedures as<br>well as for viewing internal surgical<br>sites during anterior and posterior<br>spinal procedures, such as<br>nucleotomy, discectomy, and<br>foraminotomy. | Equivalence.<br>Although the wording or<br>intended use between the<br>subject device and the<br>predicate is slightly<br>different, it doesn't raise<br>any new issues of<br>substantial equivalence. |
| Type of use | Prescription Use | Prescription Use | Equivalence |
| System<br>components | Rigid endoscope, ECU | Rigid endoscope, ECU | Equivalence |
| Light transmission | Light emitted from integrated LED<br>at proximal end of endoscope<br>insertion tube | Light source in endoscope main<br>body, light transmission through<br>insertion tube via fiber optics | Similar.<br>The difference doesn't<br>raise any new issues of<br>substantial equivalence. |
| Light source | Integrated LED<br>(Intensity adjustable) | Integrated LED<br>(Intensity adjustable) | Equivalence |
| Item | Subject device | Predicate device | Substantial<br>equivalence<br>determination |
| Proprietary name | HJY VisualNext™ Endoscopic<br>Vision System | QEVO System<br>with KINEVO 900 | |
| 510(k) No. | K222735 | K170667 |…
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6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.