DELIVERY SHEATH

K983415 · Conway Stuart Medical, Inc. · FED · Dec 1, 1998 · Gastroenterology, Urology

Device Facts

• Record ID: K983415
• Device Name: DELIVERY SHEATH
• Applicant: Conway Stuart Medical, Inc.
• Product Code: FED · Gastroenterology, Urology
• Decision Date: Dec 1, 1998
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 876.1500
• Device Class: Class 2

Intended Use

To be used with an endoscope or other medical instrument when repeated insertion and removal of the instrument is anticipated.

Device Story

Delivery sheath designed for use with endoscopes or similar medical instruments; facilitates repeated insertion and removal of instruments during clinical procedures; reduces trauma to patient tissue by maintaining access path; operated by physicians or trained clinical staff; provides mechanical guidance for endoscopic tools.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; bench testing only.

Technological Characteristics

Delivery sheath for endoscopic instruments; mechanical device; no energy source; materials and sterilization methods consistent with standard medical device requirements for Class II endoscopic accessories.

Indications for Use

Indicated for use with endoscopes or other medical instruments in clinical settings where repeated insertion and removal of the instrument is anticipated.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

An endoscope and accessories is a device used to provide access, illumination, and allow observation or manipulation of body cavities, hollow organs, and canals. The device consists of various rigid or flexible instruments that are inserted into body spaces and may include an optical system for conveying an image to the user's eye and their accessories may assist in gaining access or increase the versatility and augment the capabilities of the devices. Examples of devices that are within this generic type of device include cleaning accessories for endoscopes, photographic accessories for endoscopes, nonpowered anoscopes, binolcular attachments for endoscopes, pocket battery boxes, flexible or rigid choledochoscopes, colonoscopes, diagnostic cystoscopes, cystourethroscopes, enteroscopes, esophagogastroduodenoscopes, rigid esophagoscopes, fiberoptic illuminators for endoscopes, incandescent endoscope lamps, biliary pancreatoscopes, proctoscopes, resectoscopes, nephroscopes, sigmoidoscopes, ureteroscopes, urethroscopes, endomagnetic retrievers, cytology brushes for endoscopes, and lubricating jelly for transurethral surgical instruments. This section does not apply to endoscopes that have specialized uses in other medical specialty areas and that are covered by classification regulations in other parts of the device classification regulations.

Special Controls

*Classification* —(1)*Class II (special controls).* The device, when it is an endoscope disinfectant basin, which consists solely of a container that holds disinfectant and endoscopes and accessories; an endoscopic magnetic retriever intended for single use; sterile scissors for cystoscope intended for single use; a disposable, non-powered endoscopic grasping/cutting instrument intended for single use; a diagnostic incandescent light source; a fiberoptic photographic light source; a routine fiberoptic light source; an endoscopic sponge carrier; a xenon arc endoscope light source; an endoscope transformer; an LED light source; or a gastroenterology-urology endoscopic guidewire, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.(2) Class I for the photographic accessories for endoscope, miscellaneous bulb adapter for endoscope, binocular attachment for endoscope, eyepiece attachment for prescription lens, teaching attachment, inflation bulb, measuring device for panendoscope, photographic equipment for physiologic function monitor, special lens instrument for endoscope, smoke removal tube, rechargeable battery box, pocket battery box, bite block for endoscope, and cleaning brush for endoscope. The devices subject to this paragraph (b)(2) are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807of this chapter, subject to the limitations in § 876.9.

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

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1 1998 DEC .

Thomas C. Wehman, Ph.D. Regulatory Affairs Conway Stuart Medical. Inc. 735 Palomar Street Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Re: K983415

Conway Stuart Medical Delivery Sheath Dated: September 18, 1998 Received: September 29, 1998 Regulatory Class: II 21 CFR 876.1500/Procode: 78 KOG

Dear Dr. Wehman:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to 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). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and probibitions against misbranding and adulteration.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21. Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, as set forth in the Onality System Regulation (OS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (2) CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic QS inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.

This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number [phone] or [phone] or at its Internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours

Lillian Yin, Ph.D.

Director, Division of Reproductive. Abdominal, Ear, Nose and Throat and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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## Indications for Use

| 510(k) Number (if known): | K983415 |
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| Device Name: | Conway Stuart Medical Delivery Sheath |
| Indications for Use: | To be used with an endoscope or other medical instrument<br>when repeated insertion and removal of the instrument is<br>anticipated. |

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Prescription Use (per 21 CFR 801.109)

Over-the-Counter Use OR (Optional format 1-2-06)

(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, ENT,
and Radiological Devices
510(k) Number K983415

Proprietarv Data: This document and the information contained herein may not be reproduced, used or disclosed without prior written consent of Conway Stuart Medical. Inc.