K022613 · Erbe USA, Inc. · FQH · Oct 25, 2002 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K022613
Device Name
HELIX HYDRO-JET
Applicant
Erbe USA, Inc.
Product Code
FQH · General Hospital
Decision Date
Oct 25, 2002
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5475
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Helix Hydro-Jet is intended for the cutting and dissection of soft tissue such as the liver, kidney, etc, within the abdomen, including Total Mesorectal Excision (TME), in open as well as laparoscopic surgery.
Device Story
Helix Hydro-Jet is a hydraulic pressure delivery system using physiological saline to cut and dissect soft tissue. System components include a unit, suction container, power cord, foot pedal, fluid cartridge, suction bag, and various applicators. Operates by delivering a pressurized saline jet (1 to 2,175 psi) through a cannula (120 µm jet diameter). Used in OR by surgeons for open or laparoscopic abdominal procedures. Added applicators feature handles, flexible tips, hooks, and increased lengths (up to 336 mm) to improve access in hard-to-reach areas. Surgeon controls jet delivery via foot pedal. Provides tissue selectivity and improved visibility during dissection compared to traditional methods. Benefits include precise tissue cutting and dissection in proximity to critical structures.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical trials conducted. Evidence consists of an exhaustive literature search and clinical evaluations supporting the safety and efficacy of the water jet system for TME and laparoscopic abdominal surgery. Documentation indicates the device provides greater visibility and tissue selectivity compared to other approved equipment.
Technological Characteristics
Hydraulic pressure delivery system. Pressurized sterile saline (1-2,175 psi) used for cutting/dissection. Applicators: 1.6-6 mm outer diameter, 60-336 mm length, various tip geometries (straight, curved, flexible, hooked). Materials: No change from K012464. Sterilization: Fluid cartridge (Gamma), Applicators (Ethylene Oxide). System includes reusable unit/pedal and disposable fluid/suction components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring open or laparoscopic surgery in and around the abdomen for the cutting and dissection of soft tissue, including Total Mesorectal Excision (TME).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A jet lavage is a device used to clean a wound by a pulsatile jet of sterile fluid. The device consists of the pulsing head, tubing to connect to a container of sterile fluid, and a means of propelling the fluid through the tubing, such as an electric roller pump.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to § 880.9.
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### 510K SUMMARY
Submitted By:
ERBE USA, Inc. 2225 Northwest Parkway Marietta, GA 30067
Tel: 770-955-4400 Fax: 770-955-2577
OCT 2 5 2002
022613
John Tartal Contact Person:
08/05/02 Date Prepared:
Common Name: Water Jet Dissector
Helix Hydro-Jet™ Trade/Proprietary Name:
Classification Name: Jet Lavage (21CFR880.5475)
FQH Product Code:
Legally Marketed Device: Helix Hydro-Jet
Note: This 510(k) is being submitted to modestly expand the intended use for the Helix Hydro-Jet. There are three additional applicators in this 510(k) that would support the added indications. They were also included in the previous 510(k) [K012464] but were removed when the intended use was limited.
### Device Description:
The Helix Hydro-Jet is a hydraulic pressure delivery system that uses physiological saline to cut and dissect soft tissue. A very detail description of the system can be found in the previous 510(k), K012464, Device Description 1-1.
Note: A summary of design control activities, risk analysis, verifications/validations, and biocompatibility can also be found respectively in Sections 4-1, 5-1, 6-1, 9-1, and 8-1 of the previous 510(k). Also, certifications and the declaration of conformity are in the former 510(k) Appendices A and B respectively.
## Intended Use *:
The Helix Hydro-Jet is intended for the cutting and dissection of soft tissue such as the liver, kidney, etc, within the abdomen, including Total Mesorectal Excision (TME), in open as well as laparoscopic surgery.
*Modified 10/18/02 per request by FDA.
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# 510K SUMMARY
Similarities and Differences of the Modified Device to the Current Device (Predicate Comparison/Substantial Equivalence):
The modified device is the same as the predicate except for a slight expansion of the intended use and the addition of supporting applicators.
The difference to the indication is:
- 1. Cutting and dissection of soft tissue in the abdomen including Total Mesorectal Excision (TME)* {Change from just using the device in the Abdomen} and
- 2. Laparoscopic use in treating the target tissue (Change from just using the device in open surgerv).
The modest change to the intended use is supported by scientific documentation provided in this Section as apart of Clinical Evaluations (See 111-9).
Collectively the added applicators are different in that:
- 1. One of the applicators has a handle and a flexible tip,
- 2. The maximum cannula length changed from 300 to 336 mm, and
- 3. One of the applicators has a hook.
The additional features in having a handle, flexible tip, hook, and/or being slightly longer provide surgeon's applicators that would especially be useful in hard to reach areas as well as for laparoscopic use in or near the abdomen. The applicators have been verified/validated in design control. Risk analysis also has been performed with regards to the features.
## Conclusion:
All available/known studies involving the Helix Hydro-Jet and like water jet equipment in conjunction with the expanded intended use have been provided in this submission (Note: An exhaustive literature search was performed.). The clinical documentation provided demonstrates that the Helix Hydro-Jet may be used safely and effectively to cut/dissect soft tissue that is in close proximity of the abdomen [Note: Shown by use in Total Mesorectal Excision (TME)]. The evaluations also show that system can be used in laparoscopic procedures for the target tissues with regards to safety and efficacy. Finally, the modified structural and dimensional features of the added applicators do not adversely affect the safety or effectiveness of the Helix Hydro-Jet.
The use of the Helix Hydro-Jet in TME was found to be better in comparison to other approved equipment. Greater visibility and tissue selectivity with the water jet system
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| Characteristics | Modified Device | Predicate Device |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | Andreas Pein<br>Medizintechnik GmbH | Andreas Pein<br>Medizintechnik GmbH |
| 510(k) Applicant | ERBE USA, Inc.* | Andreas Pein<br>Medizintechnik GmbH |
| Device Name | Water Jet Dissector | Water Jet Dissector |
| Trade Name | Helix Hydro-Jet™ | Helix Hydro-Jet |
| 510(k) Number | | K012464 |
| Indications For Use | The Helix Hydro-Jet is<br>intended for the cutting<br>and dissection of soft<br>tissue such as the liver,<br>kidney, etc. within the<br>abdomen, including Total<br>Mesorectal Excision<br>(TME), in open as well as<br>laparoscopic surgery. | The Helix Hydro-Jet is<br>intended for the cutting<br>and dissection of soft<br>tissue such as the liver<br>and kidney in open<br>abdominal surgery. |
| Items of the System | Unit, Suction Container,<br>Power Cord, Foot Pedal,<br>Fluid Cartridge, Appli-<br>cators, and Suction Bag | Unit, Suction Container,<br>Power Cord, Foot Pedal,<br>Fluid Cartridge, Appli-<br>cators, and Suction Bag |
| Materials | No Change [See the<br>specific contacting<br>materials in previous<br>510(k)- K012464, 8-1.] | No Change [See the<br>specific contacting<br>materials in previous<br>510(k)- K012464, 8-1.] |
| Physical and Dimensional Attributes | | |
| • Unit, Suction<br>Container, Power Cord,<br>and Foot Pedal<br>(Reusable) as well as<br>Fluid Cartridge, and<br>Suction Bag (Single<br>Use) | No Change [See the<br>physical and dimensional<br>attributes in previous<br>510(k)- K012464, 1-7 to<br>1-21.] | No Change [See the<br>physical and dimensional<br>attributes in previous<br>510(k)- K012464, 1-7 to 1-<br>21.] |
| Characteristics | Modified Device | Predicate Device |
| • Applicators | With and Without a<br>Handle; With and Without<br>Suction or Suction<br>Control; Straight, Bayonet<br>or Angled Cannula;<br>Cannula Outer Diameter<br>Range: 1.6 to 6 mm;<br>Cannula Length Range:<br>60 to 336 mm; Sheath:<br>Pliable or Rigid; Tip:<br>Rigid, Flexible, Straight,<br>Curved, and/or Hooked;<br>Delivered Jet Stream:<br>Straight or Spatula Shape | With and Without Suction<br>or Suction Control;<br>Straight , Bayonet, or<br>Angled Cannula; Cannula<br>Outer Diameter Range:<br>1.6 to 6 mm; Cannula<br>Length Range: 60 to 300<br>mm; Sheath: Pliable or<br>Rigid; Tip: Straight or<br>Curved; Delivered Jet<br>Stream: Straight or<br>Spatula Shape |
| Energy Delivered | Pressurized Sterile Saline<br>that Cuts and Dissects | Pressurized Sterile Saline<br>that Cuts and Dissects |
| Pressure and Suction<br>Ranges as well as Jet<br>Diameter | 1 to 2,175 psi; 0 to -11.6<br>psi; 120 um | 1 to 2,175 psi; 0 to -11.6<br>psi; 120 um |
| Target Population | Patients Requiring Open<br>or Laparoscopic Surgery<br>in and around the<br>Abdomen | Patients Requiring Open<br>Abdominal Surgery |
| Anatomical Sites | Soft Tissue within the<br>Abdomen including TME | Soft Tissue in the<br>Abdomen |
| Condition Provided and Method of Sterilization As Applicable | | |
| • Unit, Suction<br>Container, Power Cord,<br>Foot Pedal, and<br>Suction Bag | Non-Sterile | Non-Sterile |
| • Fluid Cartridge | Sterile/Gamma Radiation | Sterile/Gamma Radiation |
| • Applicator | Sterile/Ethylene Oxide | Sterile/Ethylene Oxide |
| Use Condition | | |
| • Unit, Suction<br>Container, Power Cord,<br>and Foot Pedal | Reusable | Reusable |
| • Fluid Cartridge,<br>Applicator, and Suction<br>Bag | Disposable (Single Use) | Disposable (Single Use) |
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# COMPARISON TABLE
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Mr. John Tartal Manager, Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs ERBE USA, Inc. Surgical Systems 2225 Northwest Parkway Marietta, Georgia 30067
OCT 2 5 2002
Re: K022613
Trade/Device Name: Helix Hydro-Jet™ Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5475 Regulation Name: Jet Lavage Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FQH Dated: August 5, 2002 Received: August 6, 2002
Dear Mr. Tartal:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 21 CFR Part 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4659. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html
Sincerely yours,
Miriam C. Provost
( or Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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NUMBER (IF KNOWN) : , KO22613 510 (k) Helix Hydro-Jet™ DEVICE NAME:
INDICATIONS FOR USE:
The Helix Hydro-Jet is intended for the cutting and dissection of soft tissue such as the liver, kidney, etc. within the abdomen, including Total Mesorectal Excision (TME), in open as well as laparoscopic surgery.
Muriam C. Provost
(Division Sign-Off) Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices
510(k) Number K022613
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS DINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER P. IF NEBDED.)
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Preseription Use (Per 21 CER 801.109)
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