Coldplay Cryoballoon; Focal Ablation System, Full Ablation System; Swipe Ablation System
K152329 · C2 Therapeutics, Inc. · GEH · Apr 13, 2016 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K152329
Device Name
Coldplay Cryoballoon; Focal Ablation System, Full Ablation System; Swipe Ablation System
Applicant
C2 Therapeutics, Inc.
Product Code
GEH · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Apr 13, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4350
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Real-World Evidence
Real-World Evidence
Submission
Device
Sponsor
RWD Sources
RWE Use Summary
Key Tags
K152329 · Apr 13, 2016
Coldplay Cryoballoon; Focal Ablation System, Full Ablation System; Swipe Ablation System
C2 Therapeutics, Inc.
Published clinical literature
The sponsor utilized published clinical literature data to support the safety and effectiveness of the device for the ablation of Barrett's Esophagus with high grade dysplasia, supplementing the prospective clinical study data.
Barrett's Esophagus; Ablation; Literature review
Clinical Evidence
Study Design
Population
Comparator
Key Endpoints
Published literature data; Literature review
Patients with Barrett's Esophagus
Not applicable for this study
Safety and effectiveness for ablation of Barrett's Esophagus with high grade dysplasia
Indications for Use
The Coldplay CryoBalloon™ Focal Ablation System, Coldplay CryoBalloon™ Full Ablation System, and Coldplay CryoBalloon™ Swipe Ablation System are intended for use as a cryosurgical tool in the field of general surgery, specifically for endoscopic applications, to include ablation of Barrett's Esophagus with high grade dysplasia.
Device Story
Cryosurgical system for endoscopic tissue ablation; utilizes nitrous oxide-cooled balloon. System components: sterile catheter, non-sterile handle, non-sterile cartridge. Compatible with endoscopes (min 3.7 mm working channel). Physician inserts catheter through endoscope; inflates balloon with nitrous oxide to contact tissue; visualizes treatment site through balloon; adjusts handle to select site. Nitrous oxide spray cools balloon to 360°, 90°, or 45° circumference; exhaust vented through handle. Used in clinical settings for Barrett's Esophagus treatment. Output is physical tissue ablation; enables physician to remove dysplastic tissue; provides therapeutic benefit by converting Barrett's epithelium to neosquamous epithelium.
Clinical Evidence
Prospective, multicenter clinical study of 37 patients with Barrett's Esophagus (56 focal ablations). Ablation durations: 6s (n=10), 8s (n=28), 10s (n=18). Primary endpoint: conversion of Barrett's epithelium to neosquamous epithelium. Results: 60% (6s), 82% (8s), and 100% (10s) conversion rates (P=0.04). No serious adverse events reported. Post-procedure pain reported in 27% (immediate) and 14% (2 days). Data supports safety and effectiveness for ablation of Barrett's Esophagus with high grade dysplasia.
Technological Characteristics
Cryosurgical unit; nitrous oxide-cooled compliant balloon. Components: catheter, handle, cartridge. Energy source: nitrous oxide gas. Connectivity: standalone. Software-controlled. No changes to materials or design from predicates.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients with Barrett's Esophagus with high grade dysplasia requiring endoscopic cryosurgical ablation.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
(1) Cryosurgical unit with a liquid nitrogen cooled cryoprobe and accessories. A cryosurgical unit with a liquid nitrogen cooled cryoprobe and accessories is a device intended to destroy tissue during surgical procedures by applying extreme cold. (2) Cryosurgical unit with a nitrous oxide cooled cryoprobe and accessories. A cryosurgical unit with a nitrous oxide cooled cryoprobe and accessories is a device intended to destroy tissue during surgical procedures, including urological applications, by applying extreme cold. (3) Cryosurgical unit with a carbon dioxide cooled cryoprobe or a carbon dioxide dry ice applicator and accessories. A cryosurgical unit with a carbon dioxide cooled cryoprobe or a carbon dioxide dry ice applicator and accessories is a device intended to destroy tissue during surgical procedures by applying extreme cold. The device is intended to treat disease conditions such as tumors, skin cancers, acne scars, or hemangiomas (benign tumors consisting of newly formed blood vessels) and various benign or malignant gynecological conditions affecting vulvar, vaginal, or cervical tissue. The device is not intended for urological applications.
Predicate Devices
Coldplay CryoBalloon™ Ablation System (K131523, K151054)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
April 13, 2016
C2 Therapeutics, Inc. Ms. Theresa Brandner-Allen VP of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance 303 Convention Way, Suite 1 Redwood City, California 94063
Re: K152329
Trade/Device Name: Coldplay Cryoballoon™ Focal Ablation System; Coldplay Cryoballoon™ Full Ablation System; Coldplay Cryoballoon™ Swipe Ablation System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4350 Regulation Name: Cryogenic unit and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEH Dated: March 07, 2016 Received: March 08, 2016
Dear Ms. Brandner-Allen:
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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Sincerely yours,
Jennifer R. Stevenson -A
For Binita S. Ashar, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S. Director Division of Surgical Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K152329
### Device Name
Coldplay CryoBalloon™ Focal Ablation System, Coldplay CryoBalloon™ Full Ablation System, Coldplay CryoBalloon™ Swipe Ablation System
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Coldplay CryoBalloon™ Focal Ablation System, Coldplay CryoBalloon™ Full Ablation System, and Coldplay CryoBalloon™ Swipe Ablation System are intended for use as a cryosurgical tool in the field of general surgery, specifically for endoscopic applications, to include ablation of Barrett's Esophagus with high grade dysplasia.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| <span></span> | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
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| <span></span> | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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# K152329 510(k) Summary
This 510(k) summary is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR §807.92.
#### SUBMITTER I.
| | Submitter Name: C2 Therapeutics, Inc. |
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| Address: | 303 Convention Way, Suite 1<br>Redwood City, CA 94063 |
| Phone Number: | 650-521-5921 |
| Fax Number: | 650-556-1145 |
| Contact Person: | Theresa Brandner-Allen<br>VP of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance |
| Date Prepared: | April 12, 2016 |
#### II. DEVICE
| Name of Device: | Coldplay CryoBalloon™ Focal Ablation System |
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| | Coldplay CryoBalloon™ Full Ablation System |
| | Coldplay CryoBalloon™ Swipe Ablation System |
Common Name: Cryosurgical Unit, Cryogenic Surgical Device
Classification Name: Cryosurgical Unit, Cryogenic Surgical Device 21 CFR§878.4350(a)(2)
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: GEH
#### III. PREDICATE DEVICES
Coldplay CryoBalloon™ Ablation System: K131523, K151054 CSA Medical truFreeze: K143625 Barrx HALO: K083737
CSA Medical has reported two design-related recalls for the truFreeze device. Barrx Medical has reported three design-related recalls for the HALO device. The
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Coldplay CryoBalloon™ Ablation System predicate devices have not been subject to a design-related recall.
#### IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The subject device is a cryosurgical system with a nitrous oxide cooled balloon that is compatible with commercially available endoscopes with a minimum working channel inner diameter (ID) of 3.7 mm and length of 100 cm. The subject device is a system comprised of three components including a Catheter (sterile), Handle (nonsterile), and Cartridge (non-sterile).
The subject device is used to ablate unwanted tissue by application of extreme cold to a 360° circumference, 90° circumference, or 45° circumference and is identical to the respective Coldplay CryoBalloon™ Ablation System predicates. The balloon at the distal end of the Catheter comes in contact with tissue and is inflated with nitrous oxide. Tissue is visualized through the pre-inflated balloon, and the treatment site is selected by adjusting the endoscope and Handle. The nitrous oxide spray cools the balloon to ablate the unwanted tissue, and the nitrous oxide exhausts through the Handle.
### INDICATIONS FOR USE V.
The Coldplay CryoBalloon™ Focal Ablation System, Coldplay CryoBalloon™ Full Ablation System, and Coldplay CryoBalloon™ Swipe Ablation System are intended for use as a cryosurgical tool in the field of general surgery, specifically for endoscopic applications, to include ablation of Barrett's Esophagus with high grade dysplasia.
### VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
Cryoablation is the fundamental technological principle for both the subject Coldplay CryoBalloon™ Focal Ablation System. Coldplay CryoBalloon™ Full Ablation System, and Coldplay CryoBalloon™ Swipe Ablation System and the predicate Coldplay CryoBalloon™ Ablation Systems and the predicate CSA Medical truFreeze. Both the subject device and all predicate devices are used as endoscopic instrumentation for ablating unwanted tissue.
The only modification to the subject device is to update the labeling to modify the indication for use to list treatment of Barrett's Esophagus and to include the treatment parameters, similar to the indications for use and treatment parameter type updates made by the predicate devices and to reflect physician use. The subject device has similar technological characteristics to the legally marketed predicates. The subject device and predicate devices are based on the following same technological elements:
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- . Inserted through an endoscope to access the treatment site
- . Apply extreme temperature (cryogen or heat) to ablate (freeze or cauterize) the unwanted tissue
- Use of a compliant balloon to position the treatment diffuser .
- User-controlled activation to release and apply the therapy ●
- . Software controlled
There have been no technological changes to the subject device, and there are no technological differences between the subject device and predicate devices. The subject device remains substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
Per Section III, design-related recalls for the CSA Medical truFreeze predicate' 2 and Barrx Medical HALO predicate3,4,5 have been reported. The Coldplay CryoBalloon™ Ablation System predicate devices have not been subject to a designrelated recall.
#### VII. PERFORMANCE DATA
Because there have been no technological changes to the subject device, no additional bench testing, preclinical testing, sterilization, and biocompatibility testing was performed.
A clinical study was performed to support the modification of the indications for use to include ablation of Barrett's Esophagus with high grade dysplasia. The study conducted was prospective, multicenter clinical data for 37 patients with Barrett's Esophagus. There were a total of 56 focal ablations performed in 37 patients. For the 56 ablations performed, the duration of the ablation was 6 seconds (n=10), 8 seconds
<sup>1</sup> Recall number Z-1513-2015 was conducted due to active and passive venting during the procedure. Because the Coldplay CryoBalloon Ablation System fully contains the cryogen during the procedure, active or passive venting is not required, and this design malfunction or potential patient injury is not relevant to the Coldplay CryoBalloon Ablation System. This recall has been terminated.
<sup>4</sup> Recall number Z-0941-2015 was conducted due to an increase in complaint trending for a loss of audible sound associated with the timer. The software with audible sounder used in the Coldplay CryoBalloon Ablation System has been validated, and this design malfunction has not been observed with the Coldplay CryoBalloon Ablation System. This recall has been terminated.
<sup>3</sup> Recall number Z-2745-2011 was conducted due device pivot mechanism's inability to return the electrode cap to a flat neutral position. Because the Coldplay CryoBalloon Ablation System's diffuser is fully contained within the balloon during the procedure, this design malfunction is not relevant to the Coldplay CryoBalloon Ablation System. This recall has been terminated.
<sup>4</sup> Recall number Z-0192-2009 was conducted because some units may contain the wrong filter, which does not have the proper lock and may result in a leak. The Coldplay CryoBalloon System does not have a filter, and this design malfunction is not relevant to the Coldplay CryoBalloon Ablation System. This recall has been terminated. 3 Recall number Z-2379-2012 was conducted due to a potential failure of HALO Energy Generator to enter "stand by" mode when initially powered on prior to use on the patient. The software used in the Coldplay CryoBalloon
Ablation System has been validated, and this design malfunction has not been observed with the Coldplay CryoBalloon Ablation System. This recall has been terminated.
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(n=28), or 10 seconds (n=18). No patients required any further interventions. Pain in the treatment area immediately post procedure was reported in 10 patients (27%) with median score of 2.5 (IQR 2-3). None of these patients required additional pain medication. At 2 days post-procedure, 5 patients (14%) reported pain in the treatment area with a median score of 4 (IQR 3-6) and pain when swallowing with median score of 4 (IQR 2-5). In the days following the ablation procedure, 3 patients (8%) used additional pain medication. There were no serious adverse events reported. At the time of follow-up endoscopy, full conversion of Barrett's epithelium to neosquamous epithelium was observed significantly more frequently in 6 (60%) of the 6second ablations, 23 (82%) of the 8-second ablations, and 18 (100%) of the 10second ablations (P=0.04). Conversion was confirmed through biopsy. During the follow-up period, no adverse events occurred. The clinical study results indicate, when used in accordance with the Instructions for Use, the subject device is effective at demonstrating complete response of high grade dysplasia at follow-up. The subject device prospective clinical study data and other published literature data indicate it is at least as safe and effective as the legally marketed predicates for ablation of Barrett's Esophagus with high grade dysplasia. The clinical performance data support the indication for use modification and the substantial equivalence determination.
#### VIII. CONCLUSION
The subject Coldplay CryoBalloon™ Focal Ablation System, Coldplay CryoBalloon™ Full Ablation System, and Coldplay CryoBalloon™ Swipe Ablation System are substantially equivalent to predicate devices. Use of the Coldplay CryoBalloon™ Focal Ablation System, Coldplay CryoBalloon™ Full Ablation System, and Coldplay CryoBalloon™ Swipe Ablation System for treatment of Barrett's Esophagus for ablation of high grade dysplasia is supported by a clinical study and performance data derived from literature.
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