The Bakri Essential Postpartum Balloon is intended to provide temporary control or reduction of postpartum uterine bleeding when conservative management is warranted.
Device Story
The Bakri Essential Postpartum Balloon is an intrauterine tamponade device used by clinicians to manage postpartum hemorrhage. It consists of a double-lumen silicone balloon catheter and a stopcock. The device is inserted into the uterus, where the balloon is inflated with up to 500 mL of fluid to apply pressure to the uterine wall, thereby providing temporary control or reduction of bleeding. The second lumen allows for drainage. It is a single-use, sterile device. The clinician monitors the patient's response to the tamponade effect to guide clinical decision-making regarding the need for further interventions. The device provides a mechanical benefit by exerting pressure to stabilize the patient during postpartum hemorrhage.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance testing included pouch seal strength (ASTM F88-15), bubble leak testing (ASTM F2096-11), dye penetration testing (ASTM F1929-15), and functional verification following simulated distribution and sterilization. Testing confirmed the reliability of the packaging at time zero and after a three-year shelf-life.
Technological Characteristics
Double-lumen silicone balloon catheter; 24 Fr shaft; 58 cm total length; 500 mL maximum inflation volume; polyamide female luer-lock adapter. Sterilized via ethylene oxide (EO) to a 10^-6 sterility assurance level. Packaging uses Tyvek (1073B)/polyethylene peel-open pouch. No software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for temporary control or reduction of postpartum uterine bleeding in patients where conservative management is warranted.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An obstetric-gynecologic specialized manual instrument is one of a group of devices used during obstetric-gynecologic procedures to perform manipulative diagnostic and surgical functions (e.g., dilating, grasping, measuring, and scraping), where structural integrity is the chief criterion of device performance. This type of device consists of the following:(1) An amniotome is an instrument used to rupture the fetal membranes. (2) A circumcision clamp is an instrument used to compress the foreskin of the penis during circumcision of a male infant. (3) An umbilical clamp is an instrument used to compress the umbilical cord. (4) A uterine curette is an instrument used to scrape and remove material from the uterus. (5) A fixed-size cervical dilator is any of a series of bougies of various sizes used to dilate the cervical os by stretching the cervix. (6) A uterine elevator is an instrument inserted into the uterus used to lift and manipulate the uterus. (7) A gynecological surgical forceps is an instrument with two blades and handles used to pull, grasp, or compress during gynecological examination. (8) A cervical cone knife is a cutting instrument used to excise and remove tissue from the cervix. (9) A gynecological cerclage needle is a looplike instrument used to suture the cervix. (10) A hook-type contraceptive intrauterine device (IUD) remover is an instrument used to remove an IUD from the uterus. (11) A gynecological fibroid screw is an instrument used to hold onto a fibroid. (12) A uterine sound is an instrument used to determine the depth of the uterus by inserting it into the uterine cavity. (13) A cytological cervical spatula is a blunt instrument used to scrape and remove cytological material from the surface of the cervix or vagina. (14) A gynecological biopsy forceps is an instrument with two blades and handles used for gynecological biopsy procedures. (15) A uterine tenaculum is a hooklike instrument used to seize and hold the cervix or fundus. (16) An internal pelvimeter is an instrument used within the vagina to measure the diameter and capacity of the pelvis. (17) A nonmetal vaginal speculum is a nonmetal instrument used to expose the interior of the vagina. (18) A fiberoptic nonmetal vaginal speculum is a nonmetal instrument, with fiberoptic light, used to expose and illuminate the interior of the vagina.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls). The device, when it is an umbilical clamp with or without a cutter, a uterine tenaculum which is sterile and does not use suction and is intended for single use, a nonmetal vaginal speculum, or a fiberoptic nonmetal vaginal speculum, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 884.9.(2) Class I for the amniotome, uterine curette, cervical dilator (fixed-size bougies), cerclage needle, IUD remover, uterine sound, and gynecological biopsy forceps. The devices subject to this paragraph (b)(2) are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter, subject to the limitations in § 884.9.
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October 28, 2022
Cook Incorporated Ian Herrman Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist 750 Daniels Wav. P.O. Box 489 Bloomington, IN 47402
Re: K223098
> Trade/Device Name: Bakri Essential Postpartum Balloon Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 884.4530 Regulation Name: Obstetric-Gynecologic Specialized Manual Instrument Regulatory Class: II Product Code: OQY Dated: September 29, 2022 Received: September 30, 2022
Dear Ian Herrman:
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,
Monica D. Garcia, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT3B: Division of Reproductive. Gynecology and Urology 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) K223098
Device Name Bakri Essential Postpartum Balloon
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Bakri Essential Postpartum Balloon is intended to provide temporary control or reduction of postpartum uterine bleeding when conservative management is warranted.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|-------------------------------------------------|---|
| ☑ | ☐ |
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# K223098 Page 1 of 3
### 510(k) SUMMARY
### Bakri Essential Postpartum Balloon
### Submitted By
| Applicant: | Cook Incorporated |
|---------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|
| Contact: | Ian Herman |
| Address: | 750 Daniels Way<br>P.O. Box 489<br>Bloomington, IN 47402 |
| Contact Phone Number: | (812) 335-3575 x104034 |
| Contact Fax Number: | (812) 332-0281 |
| Date Prepared: | October 26, 2022 |
| <b>Device Information</b> | |
| Proprietary Name: | Bakri Essential Postpartum Balloon |
| Common Name: | Intrauterine tamponade balloon |
| Regulation Name: | Obstetric-Gynecologic Specialized Manual Instrument |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 884.4530 |
### Predicate Device
Regulation Class:
Product Code:
Bakri Postpartum Balloon, manufactured by Cook Incorporated (K170622).
II
The predicate device has not been subject to a design-related recall.
### Device Description
The Bakri Essential Postpartum Balloon is composed of a double lumen silicone balloon catheter and a stopcock. The balloon catheter has a balloon with maximum inflation volume of 500 mL and a 24 Fr silicone shaft with an overall length of 58 cm, which includes the working length of 54 cm and proximal fittings. The shaft has two lumens, one designated for drainage, and the other for balloon inflation. The Bakri Essential is intended to provide temporary control or reduction of postpartum uterine bleeding when conservative management is warranted.
OQY, Intrauterine Tamponade Balloon
The Bakri Essential Postpartum Balloon is packaged in a Tyvek®Polyethylene Peel-Open Pouch with five individually packaged and labeled products per marketing carton, is provided sterile, and is intended for one time use.
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The Bakri Essential Postpartum Balloon is a modified version of the predicate device cleared under K170622.
## Indications for Use
The Bakri Essential Postpartum Balloon is intended to provide temporary control or reduction of postpartum uterine bleeding when conservative management is warranted.
## Comparison to Predicate Device
A comparison of the intended use and technological characteristics of the subject and predicate device are outlined in the table below.
| General Device | Subject device | Predicate device | Comments |
|----------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|
| Characteristics | K223098 | K170622 | |
| Product code | OQY | OQY | Same |
| Intended<br>use/Indications<br>for Use | Bakri Essential<br>Postpartum Balloon is<br>intended to provide<br>temporary control or<br>reduction of postpartum<br>uterine bleeding when<br>conservative<br>management is<br>warranted | Bakri Postpartum Balloon is<br>intended to provide<br>temporary control or<br>reduction of postpartum<br>uterine bleeding when<br>conservative management is<br>warranted.<br>&<br>Bakri Postpartum Balloon<br>with Rapid Instillation<br>Component is intended to<br>provide temporary control<br>or reduction of postpartum<br>uterine bleeding when<br>conservative management is<br>warranted. | Same. |
| Dimensions | Length: 58 cm (working<br>length of 54 cm)<br>Outer Diameter: 24 Fr<br>Balloon Volume: 500<br>mL | Length: 58 cm (working<br>length of 54 cm)<br>Outer Diameter: 24 Fr<br>Balloon Volume: 500 mL | Same |
| Materials | Balloon Catheter and<br>Shaft: Silicone<br>Female Luer-Lock<br>Adapter: Polyamide | Balloon Catheter and Shaft:<br>Silicone<br>Female Luer-Lock Adapter:<br>Polyamide | Same |
| Syringe | Syringe not included | 60 mL syringe | Different |
| Stopcock | Included | Included | Same |
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| Packaging | Sterile Barrier: Tyvek<br>(1073B)/Polyethylene<br>Peel Open Pouch<br>Package.<br>5 individually packaged<br>units per Box (8" & 1/8"<br>X 2 & 3/8" X 17") | Sterile barrier: Tyvek<br>(1059B)/Polyethylene Peel<br>Open Pouch Package.<br>1 packaged unit per box<br>(8" X 1 & 7/16" X 16")<br>Inner packaging: Fitted in<br>a PETG (Polyethylene<br>Terephthalate Glycol-<br>Modified tray with PETG<br>retainer and seal | Different. |
|---------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Sterilization | EO, 10-6, single use | EO, 10-6, single use | Same |
The subject and predicate device have the same intended use, principles of operation, and technological characteristics. The only differences between the Bakri Essential and the predicate device are the packaging configuration and the removal of the syringe from the set. These differences do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness and can be assessed by verification and validation testing.
# Summary of Non-clinical Performance Testing
The support the proposed modifications to the subject device, design control activities and a risk analysis (depicting device change, risk associated, verification method, acceptance criteria and summary of results) according to ISO 14971:2019 was performed. The Bakri Essential Postpartum Balloon was subjected to applicable testing to assure reliable design and performance under the testing parameters. As the differences in the subject device compared to the predicate device include packaging differences and the removal of the syringe from the set, the following tests were conducted to ensure the reliability of the packaging at time zero and end of the three year shelf-life:
- Pouch Seal Strength Testing: verification that the minimum seal strength shall meet ● or exceed 1.2N per 15mm when tested in accordance with ASTM F88-15
- Bubble Leak Testing: verification that packaging shows no signs of cracks, pinholes, or imperfect seals indicated by bubbles, per ASTM F2096-11
- Dye Penetration Testing: verification that no packaging seal may be breached by dye ● per F1929-15
- Additional distribution testing followed by functional verification: verification that ● device shows no signs of damage after sterilization and simulation distribution.
# Conclusion
The results of these testing described above demonstrate that the Bakri Essential Postpartum Balloon is as safe and effective as the predicate device and supports a determination of substantial equivalence.
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