The Retrieval Balloon Catheter is indicated for use endoscopically to remove stones from biliary system, or to facilitate injection of contrast medium while occluding the duct with the balloon.
Device Story
Sterile, single-use endoscopic catheter used in biliary stone retrieval procedures. Device features natural latex balloon mounted on Pebax catheter with three internal lumens: one for balloon inflation/deflation, one for 0.035-inch guidewire, and one for contrast medium injection. Available in traditional long-wire and short-wire compatible designs; short-wire version includes C-shaped groove on catheter sidewall for guidewire separation and locking. Physician operates device endoscopically under fluoroscopic guidance, utilizing two radiopaque bands for visualization. Balloon inflation to specific diameters (9-21 mm) via pre-measured syringes allows for stone removal and duct occlusion. Benefits include efficient bile duct cleaning and ability to inflate single balloon to multiple diameters without device exchange. Used in endoscopic clinics.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical or animal studies were performed. Performance testing included dimension, endoscope compatibility, infusion patency, guidewire matching, balloon fatigue, luer connector, and connection strength tests. Biocompatibility testing (cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, acute systemic toxicity, pyrogen) performed per ISO 10993-1.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Natural latex, platinum iridium alloy, Pebax (polyether block amide). Design: Three-lumen catheter with distal balloon and radiopaque markers. Energy: Mechanical (manual inflation). Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (SAL 10^-6). Standards: ISO 10993-1 (biocompatibility), ISO 11135 (sterilization), ASTM F1980-16 (accelerated aging), ISO 11607 (packaging).
Indications for Use
Indicated for endoscopic removal of biliary stones or facilitation of contrast medium injection while occluding the duct in patients requiring biliary intervention.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A biliary catheter and accessories is a tubular flexible device used for temporary or prolonged drainage of the biliary tract, for splinting of the bile duct during healing, or for preventing stricture of the bile duct. This generic type of device may include a bile collecting bag that is attached to the biliary catheter by a connector and fastened to the patient with a strap.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is a bile collecting bag or a surgical biliary catheter that does not include a balloon component, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.
Predicate Devices
Extractor™ Pro Retrieval Balloon Catheter (K102082)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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May 6, 2022
Micro-Tech (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. Becky Li Senior Ouality and Regulatory Affairs Director No. 10 Goake Third Road, Nanjig National Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone Narijing, Jiangsu Province 210032 CHINA
Re: K211021
> Trade/Device Name: Sterile Biliary Stone Retrieval Balloon Catheter, Retrieval Balloon / short-wire compatible Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.5010 Regulation Name: Biliary Catheter and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FGE Dated: March 28, 2022 Received: April 4, 2022
Dear Becky Li:
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,
Je Hi An. 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
510(k) Number (if known) K211021
Device Name Retrieval Balloon Catheter
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Retrieval Balloon Catheter is indicated for use endoscopically to remove stones from biliary system, or to facilitate injection of contrast medium while occluding the duct with the balloon.
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## 510K Summary
This 510(K) Summary of 510(K) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with requirements of SMDA 1990 and Title 21, CFR Section 807.92.
The assigned 510(K) Number: K211021
## 1. Date of Preparation: 2022-05-04
- 2. Sponsor Identification
## Micro-Tech (Nanjing) Co., Ltd.
No.10 Gaoke Third Road, Nanjing National Hi-Tech, Industrial Development Zone, Nanjing,
Jiangsu Province, PRC
Establishment Registration Number: 3004837686
Contact Person: Becky Li
Position: Senior Quality and Regulatory Affairs Director
Tel: +86-25-58646378
Fax: +86-25-58350006
Email: RA.Micro-Tech@outlook.com
## 3. Identification of Proposed Device
Trade/Product Name: Sterile Biliary Stone Retrieval Balloon Catheter, Retrieval
Balloon / short-wire compatible
Common Name: Retrieval Balloon Catheter
### Regulatory Information
Classification Name: Biliary Catheter and Accessories
Classification: 2
Product Code: FGE
Regulation Number: 876.5010
Review Panel: Gastroenterology/Urology
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#### 4. Identification of Predicate Device
510(K) Number: K102082 Product Name: Extractor™ Pro Retrieval Balloon Catheter Manufacturer: Boston Scientific Corporation
#### 5. Indications for Use
The device is indicated for use endoscopically to remove stones from biliary system, or to facilitate injection of contrast medium while occluding the duct with the balloon.
#### 6. Device Description
The proposed device Retrieval Balloon Catheter includes Sterile Biliary Stone Retrieval Balloon Catheter (hereafter referred as Category 1) and Retrieval Balloon / short-wire compatible (hereafter referred as Category 2). Category 1 is commonly used in traditional ERCP surgery with a long guidewire (4.5m) while Category 2 adopts short-wire design which is compatible with a short guidewire (2.6m). For specifications of Category 2, the main feature of the short wire design is the C-shaped groove on the sidewall of catheter which is used to separate guidewire from the proposed device. The guidewire can be locked in place using Guidewire Locking Device to maintain guidewire access. Then the exchange of various devices can be performed without concern over wire displacement.
The proposed device Retrieval Balloon Catheter is sterile, single-use endoscopic device, and is indicated for use endoscopically to remove stones from biliary system, or to facilitate injection of contrast medium while occluding the duct with the balloon.
The proposed Retrieval Balloon Catheter is comprised of a natural latex balloon mounted at the distal end of a Pebax catheter with three internal lumens for ballooning, guidewire and contrast medium. The internal lumen for ballooning is used to inflate/deflate the balloon. Multiple syringes are included with the packaging, allowing balloon inflation to a specific diameter.
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Following insufflation, the balloon surface lies flat against the bile duct wall, enabling efficient and complete cleaning of the bile duct. A separate lumen is designed for a 0.035 inch guidewire and the guidewire is able to be loaded either from the front or the back. Another separate lumen is designed for contrast medium. There are for injection-distal or injection-proximal options offered to support physician preference and facilitate procedural needs.
The balloon can be inflated to 9 mm, 12 mm, 15 mm, 18 mm diameters using the pre-measured syringes and a single balloon can be inflated to two or three distinct sizes if a different diameter is needed without having to exchange devices. During stone removal process, the balloon can be filled to removal multiple stones in the biliary tract.
| Balloon<br>Inflated<br>Diameter | 9/12 | 12/15 | 9/12/15 | 15/18 | 12/15/18 | 18/21 | 15/18/21 |
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There are two radiopaque bands placed at the distal and proximal ends of the balloon providing high fluoroscopic visualization of the balloon location.
### 7. Comparison of Technological Characteristics
The Retrieval Balloon Catheter incorporates substantially equivalent device materials, design, configuration, packaging fundamental technology, sterilization process and intended use as those featured in the predicate device Extractor™ Pro Retrieval Balloon Catheter.
Table 7.1 Technological comparison between the proposed device and predicate device
| Item | Proposed Device<br>Retrieval Balloon Catheter | Predicate Device<br>Extractor™ Pro Retrieval<br>Balloon Catheter<br>(K102082) | Remark |
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| Product Code | FGE | FGE | Same |
| Regulation No. | 876.5010 | 876.5010 | Same |
| Class | II | II | Same |
| Supplied in Sterile | YES | YES | Same |
| Configuration | Catheter, Balloon, Radiopaque<br>Marker, Handle | Catheter, Balloon, Radiopaque<br>Marker, Handle | Same |
| Item | Proposed Device<br>Retrieval Balloon Catheter | Predicate Device<br>Extractor™ Pro Retrieval<br>Balloon Catheter<br>(K102082) | Remark |
| Main Material | Natural Latex, Platinum Iridium<br>Alloy, Polyether Block Amide | Natural Latex, Polymer<br>Materials, Alloy Materials | Similar |
| Injection | Contrast Medium | Contrast Medium | Same |
| Using<br>Environment | Endoscopic Clinic | Endoscopic Clinic | Same |
| Working Length | 2000 mm | 2000 mm | Same |
| Compatible<br>Endoscopy<br>Working Channel | ≥3.2mm | ≥3.2mm | Same |
| Balloon Size | The Balloon Inflatable Diameter:<br>9mm/12mm/15mm/18mm/21mm | The Balloon Inflatable<br>Diameter:<br>9mm/12mm/15mm/18mm | Similar |
| Indications for Use | The proposed devices are indicated<br>for use endoscopically to remove<br>stones from biliary system, or to<br>facilitate injection of contrast<br>medium while occluding the duct<br>with the balloon. | The predicate devices are<br>indicated for use endoscopically<br>to remove stones from the<br>biliary system, or to facilitate<br>injection of contrast medium<br>while occluding the duct with<br>the balloon. | Same |
| Applicable Body<br>Parts | Biliary Tract | Biliary Tract | Same |
| Single Use | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Packaging | Single-use EO sterilized pouch<br>with one device per pouch | Single-use EO sterilized pouch<br>with one device per pouch | Same |
| Shelf Life | 12 Months | 24 Months | Different |
| Biocompatibility | Comply with ISO10993-1 | Comply with ISO10993-1 | Same |
| Sterilization | EO Sterilized, SAL: 10-6 | EO Sterilized, SAL: 10-6 | Same |
| Labeling | Conforms to 21 CFR part 801 | Conforms to 21 CFR part 801 | Same |
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## 8. Performance Data
Performance testing was conducted to demonstrate the performance of the proposed device and confirmed that the proposed device works as intended with the compatible devices. Additionally, the results of the tests below were evaluated as substantially equivalent to the predicate device. The bench tests below were tested and evaluated as substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
- > Dimension;
- > Endoscope Compatibility Test;
- > Infusion Patency Testing;
- > Guidewire Matching Test:
- > Balloon Fatigue Test;
- > Luer Connector Test;
- > Connection Strength Test;
Shelf-life testing and packaging integrity testing was conducted based on an accelerated aging test in accordance with ASTM F1980-16 Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of Sterile Barrier Systems for Medical Devices and ISO 11607-1:2019: Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices — Part 1: Requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems and packaging systems and ISO 11607-2:2019: Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 2: Validation requirements for forming, sealing and assembly processes. Two-years aging test will be performed to demonstrate longer stability and support the results of the accelerated aging test.
Sterilization validation was carried out in accordance with ISO 11135:2014+A1:2018 "Sterilization of Health Care products - Ethylene Oxide - Part 1: Requirements for Development, Validation, and Routine Control of Sterilization processes for Medical Devices".
The biocompatibility evaluation for the Retrieval Balloon Catheter was conducted in
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accordance with ISO 10993-1: 2009 "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 1: Evaluation and Testing within a Risk Management Process" and FDA's biocompatibility guidance, Use of International Standard ISO-10993-1, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing within a risk management process (issued on September 4, 2020,) the following tests were conducted:
The biocompatibility evaluation for the was conducted in accordance with ISO 10993-1: 2009 "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 1: Evaluation and Testing within a Risk Management Process" and FDA's biocompatibility guidance, Use of International Standard ISO-10993-1, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing within a risk management process (issued on September 4, 2020,) the following tests were conducted:
- > Cytotoxicity
- > Sensitization
- > Irritation
- > Acute systemic toxicity
- > Pyrogen
The results of all the performance testing demonstrated that the proposed device met the acceptance criteria and support substantial equivalence to the predicate device Extractor™ Pro Retrieval Balloon Catheter cleared under K102082.
#### 9. Animal Study
No animal study is included in this submission.
## 10. Clinical Study
No clinical study is included in this submission.
### 11. Substantially Equivalent (SE) Conclusion
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Based on the indications for use, technological characteristics, and safety and performance testing, the Retrieval Balloon Catheter (including Sterile Biliary Stone Retrieval Balloon Catheter and Retrieval Balloon / short-wire compatible) has been shown to be appropriate for its intended use and is considered to be substantially equivalent to the Predicate Device Extractor™ Pro Retrieval Balloon Catheter (K102082).
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Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
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Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
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You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
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Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
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Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
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Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
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Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
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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.
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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.
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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
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