← Product Code [GEI](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GEI) · K141357 # BARRX FLEX RFA ENERGY GENERATOR (K141357) _Covidien Iic · GEI · Aug 21, 2014 · General, Plastic Surgery · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GEI/K141357 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Covidien Iic - **Product Code:** [GEI](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GEI.md) - **Decision Date:** Aug 21, 2014 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 878.4400 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** General, Plastic Surgery - **Attributes:** Therapeutic ## Indications for Use The Barrx FLEX RFA Energy Generator is indicated for use in the coagulation of soft tissue. The Barrx FLEX RFA Energy Generator is indicated for use in the coagulation of bleeding sites in the gastrointestinal tract including but not limited to the esophagus. Indications include Esophageal Ulcers, Mallory-Weiss tears, Arteriovenous Malformations, Angiomata, Barrett's Esophagus, Dieulafoy Lesions and Angiodysplasia. ## Device Story Electrosurgical generator delivering bipolar radiofrequency (RF) energy to gastrointestinal tissue via compatible single-use ablation catheters; footswitch-controlled; used by clinicians in endoscopic procedures to coagulate soft tissue and bleeding sites; output affects tissue via thermal coagulation; benefits include treatment of various GI lesions and Barrett's Esophagus. ## Clinical Evidence No new clinical testing performed for this submission. Substantial equivalence is based on identical technological characteristics to the predicate. Labeling update is supported by two previously published peer-reviewed clinical studies. ## Technological Characteristics Electrosurgical generator; bipolar RF energy delivery; footswitch interface; compatible with specific single-use disposable ablation catheters and sizing balloons; identical to predicate K092487. ## Regulatory Identification An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories is a device intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current. ## Predicate Devices - Barrx™HALOFLEX Energy Generator ([K092487](/device/K092487.md)) - HALO360 Energy Generator ([K093855](/device/K093855.md)) - HALO® Energy Generator ([K093008](/device/K093008.md)) ## Reference Devices - HALO60 Ablation Catheter ([K112454](/device/K112454.md)) - HALO® ULTRA Ablation Catheter ([K120431](/device/K120431.md)) - Barrx Channel RFA Endoscopic Catheter ([K130623](/device/K130623.md)) ## Submission Summary (Full Text) > This content was OCRed from public FDA records by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com). 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The text "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - USA" is arranged in a circular fashion around the profile graphic. Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002 August 21, 2014 Covidien LLC Mr. Tim Thomas Vice President, Medical and Regulatory Affairs 540 Oakmead Parkway Sunnyvale, California 94085 Re: K141357 Trade/Device Name: Barrx FLEX RFA Energy Generator Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulatory Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEI Dated: May 22, 2014 Received: May 23, 2014 Dear Me. Thomas: 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. 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Director Division of Surgical Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health {2}------------------------------------------------ #### Indications for Use Statement ## 510(k) Number (if known): To be determined Device Name: - Barrx FLEX RFA Energy Generator #### Indications for Use: The Barrx FLEX RFA Energy Generator is indicated for use in the coagulation of soft tissue. The Barrx FLEX RFA Energy Generator is indicated for use in the coagulation of bleeding sites in the gastrointestinal tract including but not limited to the esophagus. Indications include Esophageal Ulcers, Mallory-Weiss tears, Arteriovenous Malformations, Angiomata, Barrett's Esophagus, Dieulafoy Lesions and Angiodysplasia. Prescription Use _ X (Part 21 C.F.R. 801 Subpart D) AND/OR Over-The-Counter Use_ (21 C.F.R. 807 Subpart C) (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE -- CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) {3}------------------------------------------------ # 510(k) Summary # SUBMITTER'S NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER, CONTACT PERSON AND DATE PREPARED Covidien IIc 540 Oakmead Parkway Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Phone: (770) 662-0870 ext. 1006 Facsimile: (508) 452-1941 Contact: Date Prepared: May 22, 2014 #### NAME OF SUBJECT DEVICE AND NAME Barrx FLEX RFA Energy Generator #### ESTABLISHMENT REGISTRATION NUMBER/OWNER OPERATOR NUMBER Establishment Registration Number: 3004904811 Owner/Operator Number: 1282497 Legal Manufacturer: Covidien, Ilc 15 Hampshire Street Mansfield, MA 02048 Manufacturing Facility: Covidien, Formerly BÂRRX Medical, Inc. 540 Oakmead Parkway Sunnyvale, CA 94085 #### COMMON OR USUAL NAME Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories #### REGULATION DESCRIPTION Classification: Class II, 21 CFR 876.4400 Product Code: GEI #### PREDICATE DEVICES Barrx™HALOFLEX Energy Generator, 510(k) K092487 HALO360 Energy Generator, 510(k) K093855 HALO® Energy Generator, 510(k) K093008 #### DEVICE DESCRIPTION The subject device, the Barry™ Barrx FLEX RFA Energy Generator is intended to be used with the listed catheters to deliver radiofrequency (RF) energy to the treatment tissue within the gastrointestinal tract through a copper electrode. The catheters include: - HALO360 Ablation Catheter and Sizing Ballon (K093855) - . HALO90 Ablation Catheter (K093008) - HALO60 Ablation Catheter (K112454) ● - HALO® ULTRA Ablation Catheter (K120431) ● - . Barrx Channel RFA Endoscopic Catheter (K130623) {4}------------------------------------------------ # INDICATION FOR USE The Barrx FLEX RFA Energy Generator is indicated for use in the coagulation of soft tissue. The Barrx FLEX RFA Energy Generator is indicated for use in the coagulation of bleeding sites in the gastrointestinal tract including but not limited to the esophagus. Indications include Esophageal Ulcers, Mallory-Weiss tears, Arteriovenous Malformations, Angiomata, Barrett's Esophagus, Dieulafoy Lesions and Angiodysplasia. # TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF DEVICE COMPARED TO PREDICATE DEVICE As the subject of this submission is a labeling change only, the Barrx FLEX RFA Energy Generator has identical technological characteristics as compared to the predicate, K092487. There have been no design or material changes to the generator since the predicate was cleared on November 10, 2009. There have been minor software changes since the clearance of the K092487 however they did not require a submission and were documented via Letter to File. The difference between the proposed Barrx FLEX RFA Energy Generator and the predicate device (K092487) is the addition of clinical information to the labeling resulting from two published peer-reviewed clinical studies. # PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION As the subject of this submission is a labeling change only, the principles of operation of the Barrx FLEX RFA Energy Generator are unchanged and remain identical to the predicate device, K092487, cleared on November 10, 2009. The Barrx FLEX RFA Energy Generator is an electrosurgical device that utilizes bipolar RF energy to coagulate biological tissue. The Generator is provided with a footswitch that can initiate inflation of the balloon and initiate or cease delivery of RF energy. The Barrx FLEX RFA Energy Generator is designed to function with a family of single use, disposable Ablation Catheters and Sizing Balloons to deliver the intended therapy. The family of catheters includes: - HALO360 Ablation Catheter and Sizing Ballon (K093855) - . HALO90 Ablation Catheter (K093008) - HALO60 Ablation Catheter (K112454) ● - HALO® ULTRA Ablation Catheter (K120431) - Barrx Channel RFA Endoscopic Catheter (K130623) # CONCLUSION As the subject of this submission is a labeling change only, Covidien, Ilc considers the Barrx FLEX RFA Energy Generator to be substantially equivalent to legally marketed predicates: Barrx™ HALOFEK Energy Generator (K092487), HAL0380 Energy Generator (K093855) and HAL090 Energy Generator (K093008). --- **Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GEI/K141357](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GEI/K141357) **Published by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com)** — a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices. 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