K152922 · Spiration, Inc. · KTI · Feb 19, 2016 · Ear, Nose, Throat
Device Facts
Record ID
K152922
Device Name
ViziShot FLEX
Applicant
Spiration, Inc.
Product Code
KTI · Ear, Nose, Throat
Decision Date
Feb 19, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 874.4680
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The ViziShot FLEX has been designed to be used with ultrasound endoscopes for ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) of submucosal and extramural lesions of the tracheobronchial tree. Do not use this device for any purpose other than its intended use.
Device Story
ViziShot FLEX is a single-use, sterile aspiration needle system for transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA). Input: ultrasound-guided visualization of target lesions. Operation: device catheter inserted into bronchoscope working channel; handle locks to endoscope port; needle advanced to target site under real-time ultrasound; tissue sample obtained via manual needle puncture and suction applied at handle proximal end. Output: tissue sample for cytopathological or microbiological examination. Used in endoscopy/bronchoscopy suites by clinicians. Benefits: enables minimally invasive tissue biopsy of tracheobronchial lesions. Includes handle, sheath, needle, stylet, and accessories (adapter biopsy valve, syringe with stopcock).
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included sheath/needle insertion/withdrawal force, bronchoscope angulation, plastic deformation, penetration force, durability, vacuum leak, and echogenicity. Ex vivo simulated use in bovine lung confirmed device functionality, including connection to endoscope, performance after exposure to lubricants, and ability to collect/expulse tissue. Biocompatibility testing (cytotoxicity) passed.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Stainless Steel, PTFE, PEBAX, Nitinol. Design: 19G needle, adjustable/lockable needle and sheath length, echogenic tip. Energy: Manual. Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (EO) per EN ISO 11135:2014. Software: None.
Indications for Use
Indicated for ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) of submucosal and extramural lesions of the tracheobronchial tree in patients requiring tissue sampling.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A bronchoscope (flexible or rigid) and accessories is a tubular endoscopic device with any of a group of accessory devices which attach to the bronchoscope and is intended to examine or treat the larynx and tracheobronchial tree. It is typically used with a fiberoptic light source and carrier to provide illumination. The device is made of materials such as stainless steel or flexible plastic. This generic type of device includes the rigid ventilating bronchoscope, rigid nonventilating bronchoscope, nonrigid bronchoscope, laryngeal-bronchial telescope, flexible foreign body claw, bronchoscope tubing, flexible biopsy forceps, rigid biopsy curette, flexible biopsy brush, rigid biopsy forceps, flexible biopsy curette, and rigid bronchoscope aspirating tube, but excludes the fiberoptic light source and carrier.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
February 19, 2016
Spiration, Inc. Ms. Cyndy J. Adams Senior Manager Regulatory 6675 185th Ave NE Redmond. Washington, 98052
Re: K152922
Trade/Device Name: ViziShot FLEX Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.4680 Regulation Name: Bronchoscope (flexible or rigid) and accessories. Regulatory Class: II Product Code: KTI Dated: January 19, 2016 Received: January 21, 2016
Dear Ms. Adams:
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. 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 vours.
*Tejashri Purohit-Sheth, M.D.*
Tejashri Purohit-Sheth, M.D. Clinical Deputy Director DAGRID/ODE/CDRH FOR
Erin I. Keith, M.S. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
Device Name ViziShot FLEX
Indications for Use (Describe)
The ViziShot FLEX has been designed to be used with ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) of submucosal and extramural lesions of the tracheobronchial tree. Do not use this device for any purpose of the than its intended use.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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#### 510(k) Summary 1
# Submitter Information
| Date of 510(k) Summary Preparation: | February 19, 2016 |
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| Name and Address of Manufacturer: | Spiration, Inc.<br>6675 185th Avenue Ne<br>Redmond, WA 98052 |
| Contact Person: | Cyndy Adams<br>Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager<br>Phone: (425) 636.5450<br>Fax: (425) 497.8802 |
# Subject Device
Device Trade Name: Common Name:
ViziShot FLEX Aspiration Needle
Bronchoscope (flexible or rigid) and accessories Classification: Regulation : 21 CFR 874.4680 Product Code: KTI ENT Review Panel:
# Predicate Device
Trade Name: 510(k) Number: Manufacturer:
Flexible 19G EBUS Needle K142909, cleared 4/24/2015 Spiration, Inc.
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## Device Description
The ViziShot FLEX is intended for use with compatible ultrasound endoscopes for Transbronchial Needle Aspiration (TBNA) of submucosal and extramural lesions of the tracheobronchial tree. The device is supplied sterile and intended for single patient use.
The device consists of a handle, sheath, needle, and stylet. The sheath and needle are attached to the handle, and the removable stylet is located within the needle. Note that although the device has a component called a needle, the device is often referred to as a needle as well.
Prior to a procedure, the flexible catheter portion is inserted into a bronchoscope's working channel (2.2mm) and advanced forward until fully inserted. The handle is then affixed to the channel port of the endoscope via a lever mechanism that locks onto the Adapter Biopsy Valve. The needle is advanced through the bronchoscope to the sampling site while visualizing both the target and the needle in real time with ultrasound. The handle facilitates advancement of the needle during puncture of the targeted biopsy site. The sample is obtained by penetrating the lesion with the needle while applying suction at the proximal end of the handle. After completing the sampling, the vacuum from the syringe is released to atmosphere, the handle unlocked from the bronchoscope, and the catheter and needle pulled out from the working channel. The removed tissue can then be prepared for cytopathological or microbiological examination and testing.
The ViziShot FLEX is available in one model only (NA-U402SX-4019), with a needle size of 19 gauge (19G). The two required accessories, the Olympus Adapter Biopsy Valve and the Merit Syringe with Stopcock, are packaged with the ViziShot FLEX.
#### Indications for Use
The ViziShot FLEX has been designed to be used with ultrasound endoscopes for ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) of submucosal and extramural lesions of the tracheobronchial tree. Do not use this device for any purpose other than its intended use.
#### Technological Characteristics
The technological characteristics of the ViziShot FLEX are the same as those of the predicate Flexible 19G EBUS Needle. That is they have substantially the same design, material, and energy source. They are both designed to obtain a sample from lung tissue or lymph node tissue under ultrasound visualization. Both devices have the following technological characteristics:
- Needle length adjustable and lockable ●
- . Sheath length adiustable and lockable
- Secure attachment to scope with controlled device orientation ●
- Manual needle movement through bronchoscope to target site .
- Flexible needle
- Stylet resistant to kinking ●
- . Echogenic needle tip visible with ultrasound
- . Sharp needle tip
- Aspiration capability ●
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## Comparison to Predicate
The ViziShot FLEX has the same technological characteristics as the predicate Flexible 19G EBUS Needle cleared under K142909. The subject and predicate device operate in the same manner to obtain a tissue biopsy using an ultrasound endoscope. The indications for use of the ViziShot FLEX is the same as that of the predicate.
The ViziShot FLEX has a slightly less flexible distal tip and a slightly larger stylet relative to the predicate device and the required accessories are packaged with the device. A detailed comparison of the ViziShot FLEX Needle and the Flexible 19G EBUS Needle is provided in the following table.
| | Predicate Device (K142909) | Modified Device |
|---------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Device Name→ | Flexible 19G EBUS Needle | ViziShot FLEX |
| Device Characteristics↓ | | |
| Indications for Use | The Flexible 19G EBUS Needle has been designed to be used with ultrasound endoscopes for ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) of submucosal and extramural lesions of the tracheobronchial tree. Do not use this device for any purpose other than its intended use. | The ViziShot FLEX has been designed to be used with ultrasound endoscopes for ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) of submucosal and extramural lesions of the tracheobronchial tree. Do not use this device for any purpose other than its intended use. |
| Use Conditions | Surgical suite, endoscopy or bronchoscopy suite, used with a bronchoscope | Identical |
| Mechanics of Action | Manual | Identical |
| Mode of Action | Single/multiple puncture and aspirate | Identical |
| General Design | Handle, Sheath, Needle, Stylet | Identical |
| Patient Contacting Material | Stainless Steel, PTFE, PEBAX, Nitinol | Identical |
| Biocompatible | Yes | Identical |
| Product Specifications and Properties | Engineering bench testing confirms that the modified 19G Needle meets its product specifications, which are equivalent to those of the predicate 19G Needle | Identical |
| Sterilization | EO | Identical |
| Single Use Only | Yes | Identical |
# Comparison of Key Characteristics
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| | Predicate Device (K142909) | Modified Device |
|----------------------------|----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|
| Device Name→ | Flexible 19G EBUS Needle | ViziShot FLEX |
| Device Characteristics↓ | | |
| Working OD (mm) | 1.9 | 2.08 |
| Catheter Length (cm) | 70 | Identical |
| Needle Gauge | 19G | Identical |
| Typical Needle Length (mm) | 20 | Identical |
| Max Needle Length (mm) | 40 | Identical |
| Stylet OD (in) | 0.0177 | 0.0205 |
| Stylet Surface Finish | Not polished | Polished |
| Accessories | User acquires | Identical accessories provided with<br>device |
# Performance Data
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
## Bench Testing
Device performance of the ViziShot FLEX was verified through in vitro (bench) and ex vivo testing. Testing was designed to mimic stresses encountered in a clinical setting. All testing met the pre-determined acceptance criteria as outlined in the test protocols.
Sheath and Needle Insertion and Withdrawal Force Stylet Insertion and Withdrawal Force Bronchoscope Angulation Activation Force Plastic Deformation Angle Penetration Force Transmission Force Durability Vacuum Leak Test Bronchoscope Adapter Sliding Force Handle Durability Sheath to Handle Joint Strength Echogenicity Simulated use - ex vivo (bovine lung) bench testing In simulated use testing, the following aspects of device use were evaluated:
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- Able to connect to endoscope using supplied adapter biopsy valve ●
- Remains functional after exposure to saline, water, and water-based lubricants ●
- Single operator is able to collect a tissue sample .
- Able to aspirate and expulse tissue .
#### Sterilization Validation
The ViziShot FLEX is EO sterilized with a cycle that has been validated in accordance with EN ISO 11135:2014. This cycle is validated to assure the ViziShot FLEX achieves a 10 °SAL. EO residual and Endotoxin test results also met acceptance criteria with results below the limits dictated by ISO 10993-7 for residuals and below the endotoxin limits of 20 EU/device.
### Biocompatibility
Spiration considered ISO 10993-1, the ODE Blue Book Memorandum #G95-1 (1995), Use of International Standard ISO-10993, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing," and the FDA draft guidance "Use of International Standard ISO 10993, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices, Part 1: Evaluation and Testing (4/23/13)" in determining the applicable tests and test methods for biocompatibility testing. As an external communicating device with a limited blood path indirect exposure (<24 hours), the ViziShot FLEX the following battery of tests is required:
- Cytotoxicity ●
- Sensitization .
- Irritation ●
- Hemocompatibilty ●
- Systemic Toxicity ●
The full battery of tests was conducted on the patient contacting/fluid path portion of the predicate Flexible 19G EBUS Needle; all testing passed. Because the only material change in the ViziShot FLEX Needle, is a supplier change in a non-patient contacting, non-fluid path component, only cytotoxicity was conducted on the ViziShot FLEX; this testing passed.
The results from this testing demonstrate that the performance and technological characteristics of the ViziShot FLEX meet defined design requirements and that the device performs equivalently to the predicate Flexible 19G EBUS Needle.
## Conclusion
The data and information presented within this 510(k) Premarket Notification support the substantial equivalence of the ViziShot FLEX to the cleared Flexible 19G EBUS Needle.
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