K242643 · CapsoVision, Inc. · NEZ · Dec 4, 2024 · Gastroenterology, Urology
Device Facts
Record ID
K242643
Device Name
CapsoCam Plus (SV-3) Capsule Endoscopy System
Applicant
CapsoVision, Inc.
Product Code
NEZ · Gastroenterology, Urology
Decision Date
Dec 4, 2024
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 876.1300
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Real-World Evidence, Pediatric
Real-World Evidence
Submission
Device
Sponsor
RWD Sources
RWE Use Summary
Key Tags
K242643 · Dec 4, 2024
CapsoCam Plus (SV-3) Capsule Endoscopy System
CapsoVision, Inc.
Pediatric gastroenterology clinic medical records (Australia); Clinical literature
Real-world data from a pediatric clinic and a review of clinical literature were used to support the safety and effectiveness of the device for pediatric patients (age 2+).
Pediatric use; Real-world data; Clinical literature review
Clinical Evidence
Study Design
Population
Comparator
Key Endpoints
Analysis of real world data on the pediatric use of CapsoCam; Retrospective analysis of clinical data
Pediatric patients (age 3-18); Sample Size: 26; Number of Sites: 1
Not applicable for this study
Device functionality and safety (adverse events)
Review of clinical literature on pediatric use; Literature review
Pediatric patients (age 2+)
Not applicable for this study
Safety and effectiveness (diagnostic yield)
Indications for Use
The CapsoCam Plus SV-3 capsule endoscopy system is intended for visualization of the small bowel mucosa in adults and children older than two years of age. It may be used as a tool in the detection of abnormalities of the small bowel.
Device Story
Single-use, ingestible capsule; acquires/stores video images in on-board memory during transit through GI tract via peristalsis. Administered under medical supervision (in-person or remote video guidance for adults). Excreted 3-30 hours post-ingestion; patient/caregiver retrieves capsule using CapsoRetrieve kit. Capsule returned to download center; data accessed via CapsoAccess dock. Physician reviews images to detect small bowel abnormalities; aids clinical decision-making. Benefits include non-invasive visualization of small bowel mucosa.
Clinical Evidence
Evidence includes: 1) Subgroup analysis of pivotal study (n=3, ages 19-21); 2) Real-world data from pediatric gastroenterology clinic (n=26, ages 3-18); 3) Literature review of pediatric use of reference devices. Results show device functioned to facilitate diagnostic evaluation with no adverse events. Consistent with literature showing similar safety/effectiveness in adult and pediatric populations.
Technological Characteristics
Ingestible capsule endoscopy system. Components: single-use capsule, CapsoRetrieve kit, CapsoAccess dock. Connectivity: dock-based data download. Software: unchanged from K192662. Testing per FDA Recognized Consensus Standards for hardware verification, transportation, and shelf-life.
Indications for Use
Indicated for visualization of small bowel mucosa in adults and children >2 years of age for detection of small bowel abnormalities.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ingestible telemetric gastrointestinal capsule imaging system is used for visualization of the small bowel mucosa as an adjunctive tool in the detection of abnormalities of the small bowel. The device captures images of the small bowel with a wireless camera contained in a capsule. This device includes an ingestible capsule (containing a light source, camera, transmitter, and battery), an antenna array, a receiving/recording unit, a data storage device, computer software to process the images, and accessories.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control is FDA's guidance, “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Ingestible Telemetric Gastrointestinal Capsule Imaging Systems; Final Guidance for Industry and FDA.”
Given Imaging Ltd. (Medtronic) PillCam SB3 Capsule Endoscopy (K211684)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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December 4, 2024
CapsoVision Inc. Zane Liu Director, Regulatory Affairs 18805 Cox Avenue Suite 250 Saratoga, California 95070
Re: K242643
Trade/Device Name: CapsoCam Plus (SV-3) Capsule Endoscopy System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.1300 Regulation Name: Ingestible Telemetric Gastrointestinal Capsule Imaging System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NEZ Dated: September 3, 2024 Received: September 3, 2024
Dear Zane Liu:
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 (the 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 available 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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Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device"
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(https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30. Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90. Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review. the OS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
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Sincerely,
# Shanil P. Haugen -S
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
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 07/31/2026 See PRA Statement below.
Submission Number (if known)
K242643
Device Name
CapsoCam Plus (SV-3) Capsule Endoscopy System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The CapsoCam Plus SV-3 capsule endoscopy system is intended for visualization of the small bowel mucosa in adults and children older than two years of age. It may be used as a tool in the detection of abnormalities of the small bowel.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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#### 510(k) #:
510(k) Summary
Prepared on: 2024-11-22
### Contact Details
21 CFR 807.92(a)(1)
| Applicant Name | | CapsoVision Inc. | | | |
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| Applicant Address | | 18805 Cox Avenue Suite 250 Saratoga CA 95070 United States | | | |
| Applicant Contact Telephone | | (408) 624-1488 | | | |
| Applicant Contact | | Azimun Jamal | | | |
| Applicant Contact Email | | azimun.jamal@capsovision.com | | | |
| Correspondent Name | | CapsoVision Inc. | | | |
| Correspondent Address | | 18805 Cox Avenue Suite 250 Saratoga CA 95070 United States | | | |
| Correspondent Contact Telephone | | (408) 624-1488 | | | |
| Correspondent Contact | | Zane Liu | | | |
| Correspondent Contact Email | | zane.liu@capsovision.com | | | |
| Device Name | | | | | 21 CFR 807.92(a)(2) |
| Device Trade Name | | CapsoCam Plus (SV-3) Capsule Endoscopy System | | | |
| Common Name | | Ingestible telemetric gastrointestinal capsule imaging system | | | |
| Classification Name | | System, Imaging, Gastrointestinal, Wireless, Capsule | | | |
| Regulation Number | | 876.1300 | | | |
| Product Code(s) | | NEZ | | | |
| Legally Marketed Predicate Devices | | | | | 21 CFR 807.92(a)(3) |
| Predicate # | Predicate Trade Name (Primary Predicate is listed first) | | | | Product Code |
| K192662 | CapsoVision, Inc., CapsoCam Plus (SV-3) Capsule Endoscopy | | | | NEZ |
| K211684 | Given Imaging Ltd. (Medtronic) PillCam SB3 Capsule Endoscopy | | | | NEZ |
| Device Description Summary | | | | | 21 CFR 807.92(a)(4) |
| The CapsoCam Plus (SV-3) Capsule Endoscopy System is intended for visualization of the small bowel mucosa in adults and children<br>older than two years of age. It may be used as a tool in the detection of abnormalities of the small bowel. | | | | | |
| The primary component of the CapsoCam Plus (SV-3) capsule endoscopy system is the eponymous single-use, ingestible capsule that<br>acquires and stores video images in on-board memory while moving through the gastrointestinal tract, propelled by natural peristalsis.<br>It is administered under medical supervision either in-person or remotely under video guidance (available for adult patients only). The | | | | | |
capsule is typically excreted within 3 to 30 hours after swallowing. Upon excretion, the patient/authorized caregiver retrieves the capsule using the provided retrieval kit and returns it to the capsules to the download center in a pre-paid
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envelope) where the capsule is processed and data is downloaded.
The system consists of the following hardware components and accessories:
- · CapsoCam Plus (SV-3) capsules, which are intended for visualization of the small bowel mucosa.
- · CapsoRetrieve (CVR1) Capsule Retrieval Kit, a kit of non-powered tools used for the collection, storage, and transportation of the excreted CapsoCam Plus (SV-3) capsules.
- · CapsoAccess (CDAS) Capsule Data Access System, a dock which facilitates download/access of data from the SV-3 capsules.
The system also includes software that is unchanged from K192662.
## Intended Use/Indications for Use
The CapsoCam Plus SV-3 capsule endoscopy system is intended for visualization of the small bowel mucosa in adults and children older than two years of age. It may be used as a tool in the detection of abnormalities of the small bowel.
### Indications for Use Comparison
The proposed device and predicate device have intended use as capsule endoscopy systems for the visualization of the small bowel mucosa. The Indications for Use of the devices are likewise similar. Whereas both devices are indicated for use in adults, the proposed device is also indicated for use in children older than two years of age. Whereas both devices may be administered (i.e., ingested by the patient) in inpatient and outpatient healthcare settings, the proposed device may also be administered in a telemedicine setting for adult subjects. These changes do not alter the general purpose of the device or its function; they do not constitute a new intended use, and furthernore do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness. Furthermore, the reference device, which is likewise indicated for use in subjects above the age of two and in telemedicine settings, supports the appropriateness of the use of the proposed device in these conditions.
# Technological Comparison
The proposed device represents the incorporation of minor design changes to the cleared predicate device, limited to minor design and packaging changes to the CapsoCam Plus SV-3 capsoRetrieve CVR1 Kit, and Capsule Access Data System CDAS. The differences in technological characteristics do not raise different questions of safety and all necessary testing have been conducted to support the changes.
#### Non-Clinical and/or Clinical Tests Summary & Conclusions 21 CFR 807.92(b)
The CapsoCam Plus (SV-3) Capsule Endoscope System performance testing was conducted per the appropriate FDA Recognized Consensus Standards and required bench testing specifically included 1) verification and validation of hardware changes to confirm that, upon the design changes these continue to meet the applicable product specifications, and 2) transportation and shelf-life testing which demonstrated that, in the updated package configuration, the devices can withstand the abeled transportation and environmental conditions and shelf life. Therefore, the results of these tests support that the proposed device, considering the design changes to the components and packaging, is as safe and as effective as the predicate device for the same intended use.
A human factors evaluation was conducted and supported by real world evidence to demonstrate that there the safely and effectively administered to adult patients in a remote setting.
The results of this testing and analysis support that the changes presented with the proposed device do not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness when compared to the predicate device, and that the proposed device performs as intended.
The clinical evidence provided in the submission include (1) a subgroup analysis of the pivotal study for CapsoCam (K151635), which enrolled both transitional adolescents (n=3, age: 19-21) and adult subjects, (2) an analysis of real world data on the pediatric use of CapsoCam in a pediatric gastroenterology clinic in Australia (n=26, age: 3-18), and (3) a review of the clinical literature on the pediatic use of the reference device and other capsule endoscopes cleared by the FDA indicated for use for in patients 2 years and above. Overall, across the reviewed pediatric clinical case data for CapsoCam specifically, the device functioned in all cases to facilitate diagnostic evaluation, and no adverse events occurred. This is consistent with findings from clinical literature, which suggests that small bowel capsule endoscopes perform similarly in adult and pediatric subjects with respect to both safety (ade) and effectiveness characteristics (diagnostic yield). This evidence thus supports the use of the device in pears of age.
The non-clinical test results and clinical evidence support that the proposed device function as intended use and Indications for Use. These results further support that the proposed device performs at least as well as the predicate devices for the same intended use and confirm that any differences in technological characteristics do not raise of safety or
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