Codman EDS 3 CSF External Drainage System, Codman EDS 3 CSF External Drainage System Collection Bag
K172537 · Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. · JXG · Oct 16, 2017 · Neurology
Device Facts
Record ID
K172537
Device Name
Codman EDS 3 CSF External Drainage System, Codman EDS 3 CSF External Drainage System Collection Bag
Applicant
Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.
Product Code
JXG · Neurology
Decision Date
Oct 16, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 882.5550
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Use of the CODMAN EDS 3 CSF External Drainage System (EDS 3) is indicated for draining cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the cerebral ventricles or the lumbar subarachnoid space as a means of reducing intracranial pressure and CSF volume when the insertion of a permanent, internal shunt is not indicated. Use the External Drainage System Collection Bag with the CODMAN EDS 3 External Drainage System to measure and collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
Device Story
System drains CSF from cerebral ventricles or lumbar subarachnoid space to reduce intracranial pressure; utilizes ventricular catheter, patient drain line, 100 mL graduated drip chamber, and 700 mL collection bag. Principle of operation: gravity-based drainage controlled by differential pressure; clinician adjusts drip chamber height along base frame to regulate flow rate. Used in clinical settings; operated by healthcare professionals. Benefits patients by managing elevated intracranial pressure post-trauma. Output is collected CSF volume measured via graduated markings on drip chamber and bag. Device is disposable and sterile.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data; bench testing only. Verification and validation testing included IV pole clamp design, collection bag design, drainage time, and simulated use. All tests met acceptance criteria.
Technological Characteristics
System components: ventricular catheter, patient drain line, drip chamber, collection bag. Materials: non-patient contacting components updated. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (EtO) per ISO 11135-1:2014. Biocompatibility: ISO 10993-1:2009. Gravity-fed drainage system; no software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring CSF drainage from cerebral ventricles or lumbar subarachnoid space to reduce intracranial pressure and CSF volume when permanent shunting is not indicated.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A central nervous system fluid shunt is a device or combination of devices used to divert fluid from the brain or other part of the central nervous system to an internal delivery site or an external receptacle for the purpose of relieving elevated intracranial pressure or fluid volume (e.g., due to hydrocephalus). Components of a central nervous system shunt include catheters, valved catheters, valves, connectors, and other accessory components intended to facilitate use of the shunt or evaluation of a patient with a shunt.
Predicate Devices
Codman EDS 3 CSF External Drainage System (K162437)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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October 16, 2017
Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. Christopher Garete Regulatory Affairs Specialist II 325 Paramount Drive Raynham, Massachusetts 02767
Re: K172537
Trade/Device Name: CODMAN EDS 3 CSF External Drainage System: External Drainage System Collection Bag Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.5550 Regulation Name: Central Nervous System Fluid Shunt and Components Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JXG Dated: August 21, 2017 Received: August 22, 2017
Dear Mr. Christopher Garete:
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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Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K172537
#### Device Name
CODMAN EDS 3 CSF External Drainage System External Drainage System Collection Bag
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Use of the CODMAN EDS 3 CSF External Drainage System (EDS 3) is indicated for draining cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the cerebral ventricles or the lumbar subarachnoid space as a means of reducing intracranial pressure and CSF volume when the insertion of a permanent, internal shunt is not indicated.
Use the External Drainage System Collection Bag with the CODMAN EDS 3 External Drainage System to measure and collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
| 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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# K172537 - 510(k) Summary
#### I. Submitter Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. 325 Paramount Drive Raynham, MA 02767
Fax:
Establishment Registration Number: 1226348
| Primary Contact: | Christopher Garete |
|--------------------|--------------------|
| Phone: | (508) 977-3869 |
| Fax: | (508) 977-6979 |
| Secondary Contact: | Megan Palumbo |
| Phone: | (508) 828-3571 |
(508) 977-6979
Date of Preparation: August 21, 2017
#### II. Device
| Device Proprietary Name | CODMAN EDS 3 CSF External Drainage System<br>External Drainage System Collection Bag |
|---------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name | External Drainage System |
| Classification Name | Central Nervous System Fluid Shunt and<br>Components<br>(21 CFR 882.5550) |
| Regulatory Classification | II |
| Product Code | JXG |
III. Predicate Device
The predicate device for this submission is:
Codman EDS 3 CSF External Drainage System (K162437), which was cleared on October 28, 2016.
The Codman EDS 3 CSF External Drainage System (Codman EDS 3 IV. Device Description System) is designed to drain cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) at a controlled rate based on differential pressure between the device and the patient. Collecting CSF from the patient is performed in efforts to reduce elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) post trauma. The EDS 3 device is comprised of four (4) main parts: ventricular catheter, patient drain line, base frame drip chamber assembly, and a collection bag. Note: The collection bag is sold as part of the Codman EDS 3 System, as well as sold separately.
> The principle of operation of the proposed Codman EDS 3 system is identical to the currently marketed Codman EDS 3 system. The ventricular catheter is placed into one of the ventricles in the brain or in the subarachnoid space and is then connected to the patient drainage line. CSF flows from the brain or lumbar region through the patient line and enters into the 100 mL graduated drip chamber assembly, where it is collected
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over a period of time to calculate a flow rate. The drip chamber assembly can then be raised or lowered along the base frame, thereby adjusting the differential pressure to achieve the appropriate flow rate. Once the drip chamber height is set, the collected CSF is then drained into the attached 700 mL collection bag.
The Codman EDS 3 CSF External Drainage System Collection Bag is a sterile, vented 700 mL capacity bag that is graduated in 50 mL increments for accurate measurement. A microbial-retentive atmospheric vent facilitates CSF flow into the bag. One bag is provided with the system and replacement bags are sold separately as an accessory to the drain.
The EDS 3 system is a complete, disposable unit that is provided sterile and is available with or without a ventricular catheter.
The Indications for Use statement of the proposed devices remain identical
to those of the predicate devices.
| Equivalence<br>Comparison | Codman EDS 3 CSF<br>External Drainage System<br>(Predicate: K162437) | Codman EDS 3 CSF<br>External Drainage System<br>(Subject of This<br>Submission) |
|-------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| EDS 3 System<br>Indications for Use | Use of the CODMAN EDS 3<br>CSF External Drainage<br>System (EDS 3) is indicated<br>for draining cerebrospinal<br>fluid (CSF) from the cerebral<br>ventricles or the lumbar<br>subarachnoid space as a<br>means of reducing<br>intracranial pressure and<br>CSF volume when the<br>insertion of a permanent,<br>internal shunt is not<br>indicated.<br>Use the External Drainage<br>System Collection Bag with<br>the CODMAN EDS 3<br>External<br>Drainage System to measure<br>and collect<br>cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). | Same as predicate |
## V. Indications for Use
VI. Comparison to Predicate Device
The proposed Codman EDS 3 CSF External Drainage System is identical to the currently marketed Codman EDS 3 CSF External Drainage System (K162437) except for the following changes proposed in this submission:
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- a new filter membrane material in the burette cap .
- a wider pole clamp design with a shorter thumb screw
- a straightened and wider diameter base frame tube ●
- a new collection bag design .
The indications for use, principle of operation, clinical utility, packaging, and sterilization remain identical to the predicate devices. The proposed design is similar to that of the predicate device.
| Substantial Equivalence Comparison | | | |
|------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|
| Characteristic | Codman EDS 3 CSF<br>External Drainage System<br>and Bags (Predicate:<br>K162347) | Codman EDS 3 CSF<br>External Drainage System<br>and Bags (Subject of This<br>Submission) | |
| Manufacturer | Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. | Same as predicate | |
| Classification Panel | Neurology | Same as predicate | |
| Classification<br>Name | Central Nervous System Fluid<br>Shunt and Components<br>(21 CFR 882.5550) | Same as predicate | |
| Indications for Use | Use of the CODMAN EDS 3<br>CSF External Drainage<br>System (EDS 3) is indicated<br>for draining cerebrospinal<br>fluid (CSF) from the cerebral<br>ventricles or the lumbar<br>subarachnoid space as a<br>means of reducing<br>intracranial pressure and<br>CSF volume when the<br>insertion of a permanent,<br>internal shunt is not<br>indicated.<br>Use the External Drainage<br>System Collection Bag with<br>the CODMAN EDS 3<br>External<br>Drainage System to measure<br>and collect<br>cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). | Same as predicates | |
| Operating Principle | Drainage of CSF based on a<br>differential pressure between<br>the patient and the device. | Same as predicate | |
| Single Use Only | Yes | Same as predicate | |
| Shelf Life | 3 years (EDS3 System)<br>5 years (Collection Bags) | 3 years (EDS3 System and<br>Collection Bags) | |
| Sterilization<br>Method | EtO | Same as predicate | |
| Sterility Assurance<br>Level (SAL) | 10-6 | Same as predicate | |
| Non-Pyrogenic | Yes | Same as predicate | |
| Packaging | EDS 3 System: product is<br>placed in a blister tray, sealed<br>with a lid, and then placed | Same as predicate | |
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| into a unit box (EDS3<br>System) |
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| Collection Bags: the bags are<br>placed in blister tray sealed<br>with a lid, placed into a unit<br>box. Five (5) blisters per unit<br>box. |
VII. Performance Data
The following performance data has been provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
### Bench Testing:
Design Verification and Design Validation were performed to verify that the performance of the proposed device is substantially equivalent to that of the predicate device. Please see the Summary of Bench Testing Table below.
| Summary of Bench Testing | | |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Test | Test Method Summary | Result |
| IV Pole Clamp Design<br>Verification | Ensure new IV Pole Clamp<br>can hold at least the same<br>amount of weight as the<br>predicate device. | Pass - proposed device<br>design met the acceptance<br>criteria and is therefore<br>substantially equivalent to<br>the predicate device. |
| Collection Bag Design<br>Verification | Ensure new Collection Bag<br>connects to the EDS 3<br>system, is leak free, and<br>exhibits at least the same<br>tensile strength as the<br>predicate device. | Pass - proposed device<br>design met the acceptance<br>criteria and is therefore<br>substantially equivalent to<br>the predicate device. |
| Drainage Time Design<br>Verification | Ensure drainage time for the<br>new system meets design<br>inputs specifications and is at<br>least as fast as the predicate<br>device. | Pass - proposed device<br>design met the acceptance<br>criteria and is therefore<br>substantially equivalent to<br>the predicate device. |
| Design Validation /<br>Simulated Use of EDS<br>3 System and Bag | Ensure finished product<br>meets all user inputs and<br>needs and inputs of the<br>predicate device. | Pass - proposed device<br>design met the acceptance<br>criteria and is therefore<br>substantially equivalent to<br>the predicate device. |
### Sterilization Testing:
The Codman EDS 3 CSF External Drainage System and Collection Bags are sterilized using a validated ethylene oxide sterilization cycles. The sterilization cycle has been validated to ensure a sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10-6 in accordance with ISO 11135-1:2014, "Sterilization of health care products - Ethylene Oxide Sterilization - Part 1: Requirements for development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices."
## Shelf Life Testing:
The Codman EDS 3 CSF External Drainage System and Collection Bags were subjected to accelerated aging. The aging studies established that the
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device and packaging remain functional and maintain sterility for up to 3 years.
#### Biocompatibility Testing:
Biocompatibility assessments were performed for the material changes (filter, tubing, thumbscrew, and collection bag). All material changes were made to non-patient contacting device components. The proposed materials were determined to be acceptable for their intended use and the final device continues to meet the requirements of ISO 10993-1:2009, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process."
#### Animal Testing:
No animal studies were performed as appropriate verification and validation of the proposed device was achieved based on the comparison to the predicate device and from the results of the bench testing.
## Clinical Testing:
No clinical studies were performed as appropriate verification and validation of the proposed device was achieved based on the comparison to the predicate device and from the results of the bench testing.
#### Conclusion:
Based on the intended use, fundamental scientific technology, comparison to the predicate device, and testing conducted, it is concluded that the subject device, the Codman EDS 3 CSF External Drainage System and Collection Bags are substantially equivalent to the predicate device and therefore do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness.
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