TANDEMRX
Device Facts
| Record ID | K970054 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | TANDEMRX |
| Applicant | Boston Scientific Corp |
| Product Code | GCJ · Gastroenterology, Urology |
| Decision Date | Feb 10, 1997 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 876.1500 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
Intended Use
The TandemRX is indicated for use to cannulate and inject contrast media to obtain a cholangiogram of the biliary duct system. The contrast media is injected through the cannula and fluoroscopy or x-ray is performed to obtain the cholangiogram.
Device Story
Triple lumen ERCP cannula; facilitates biliary duct cannulation and contrast media injection. Features one open channel for .035” guidewire passage and two lumens for contrast media injection (joined at proximal end for single-port access). Allows guidewire exchange isolated from injection agents; eliminates need for stylet during scope passage. Used in clinical settings by gastroenterologists/endoscopists during ERCP procedures. Enables visualization of biliary duct system via fluoroscopy/x-ray; assists in diagnostic or therapeutic biliary interventions.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Biocompatibility assessment performed on patient- and fluid-contact materials with satisfactory results. No clinical data presented.
Technological Characteristics
Triple lumen cannula; components include shaft, hub, guidewire introducer, and outer sheath. Compatible with .035” guidewire. Materials are biocompatible. Non-powered, manual surgical instrument.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring cannulation of the biliary duct system for cholangiogram procedures via contrast media injection and fluoroscopy/x-ray.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An endoscope and accessories is a device used to provide access, illumination, and allow observation or manipulation of body cavities, hollow organs, and canals. The device consists of various rigid or flexible instruments that are inserted into body spaces and may include an optical system for conveying an image to the user's eye and their accessories may assist in gaining access or increase the versatility and augment the capabilities of the devices. Examples of devices that are within this generic type of device include cleaning accessories for endoscopes, photographic accessories for endoscopes, nonpowered anoscopes, binolcular attachments for endoscopes, pocket battery boxes, flexible or rigid choledochoscopes, colonoscopes, diagnostic cystoscopes, cystourethroscopes, enteroscopes, esophagogastroduodenoscopes, rigid esophagoscopes, fiberoptic illuminators for endoscopes, incandescent endoscope lamps, biliary pancreatoscopes, proctoscopes, resectoscopes, nephroscopes, sigmoidoscopes, ureteroscopes, urethroscopes, endomagnetic retrievers, cytology brushes for endoscopes, and lubricating jelly for transurethral surgical instruments. This section does not apply to endoscopes that have specialized uses in other medical specialty areas and that are covered by classification regulations in other parts of the device classification regulations.
Special Controls
*Classification* —(1)*Class II (special controls).* The device, when it is an endoscope disinfectant basin, which consists solely of a container that holds disinfectant and endoscopes and accessories; an endoscopic magnetic retriever intended for single use; sterile scissors for cystoscope intended for single use; a disposable, non-powered endoscopic grasping/cutting instrument intended for single use; a diagnostic incandescent light source; a fiberoptic photographic light source; a routine fiberoptic light source; an endoscopic sponge carrier; a xenon arc endoscope light source; an endoscope transformer; an LED light source; or a gastroenterology-urology endoscopic guidewire, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.(2) Class I for the photographic accessories for endoscope, miscellaneous bulb adapter for endoscope, binocular attachment for endoscope, eyepiece attachment for prescription lens, teaching attachment, inflation bulb, measuring device for panendoscope, photographic equipment for physiologic function monitor, special lens instrument for endoscope, smoke removal tube, rechargeable battery box, pocket battery box, bite block for endoscope, and cleaning brush for endoscope. The devices subject to this paragraph (b)(2) are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807of this chapter, subject to the limitations in § 876.9.
Predicate Devices
- Microvasive Tandem XL Cannula
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