The ECSL is a low profile balloon gastrostomy tube indicated for use as a replacement tube in an established stoma tract for pediatric, adult and elderly patients who cannot consume an adequate diet orally. Gastrostomy feeding may be indicated for patients who require long term feeding support. Indicated for patients to whom malnutrition already exists or may result, this may include patients with diseases resulting in an abnormality in swallowing; tumors secondary to head/neck or upper airway diseases or oropharyngeal trauma on the head, neck or esophagus affecting swallowing. Some patients who require chronic use of supplemental fluids are also candidates for gastrostomy tube use.
Device Story
Skin Level Gastrostomy Tube Kit (ECSL) provides replacement enteral feeding access via established stoma tract. Kit includes gastrostomy tube with inflatable balloon for gastric retention, feeding port valve subassembly, inflation valve subassembly, extension sets (bolus/continuous), and syringes. Tube sizes 14-24 French; lengths 0.8-4.5 cm. Valve mechanisms (rubber or silicone) open upon connector insertion to allow feeding and reseal upon removal. Inflation valve uses spring mechanism for balloon maintenance. Used in clinical or home settings by patients or caregivers. Healthcare providers use device to deliver nutrition/fluids directly to stomach, bypassing oral intake issues. Benefits include secure, low-profile long-term feeding support.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Testing included biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1), sterilization validation (ISO 11135), torque resistance (20 inch-ounces), inflation valve flex testing (120 cycles), balloon inflation maintenance (7 days), and valve backpressure/positive pressure testing (up to 15 psig).
Technological Characteristics
Low-profile balloon gastrostomy tube. Materials: FDA-cleared medical grade. Sterilization: ETO (ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11135, EN 550). Biocompatibility: ISO 10993-1 Class VI. Packaging: ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11607. Features: Inflatable balloon, feeding port valve (rubber or silicone), inflation valve with spring mechanism. Sizes: 14-24 French, 0.8-4.5 cm length. Connectivity: Mechanical connectors (bolus/elbow).
Indications for Use
Indicated for pediatric, adult, and elderly patients requiring long-term enteral feeding or supplemental fluids due to inability to consume adequate oral diet. Includes patients with swallowing abnormalities, head/neck/esophageal tumors, or oropharyngeal trauma. Contraindications: None stated.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A gastrointestinal tube and accessories is a device that consists of flexible or semi-rigid tubing used for instilling fluids into, withdrawing fluids from, splinting, or suppressing bleeding of the alimentary tract. This device may incorporate an integral inflatable balloon for retention or hemostasis. This generic type of device includes the hemostatic bag, irrigation and aspiration catheter (gastric, colonic, etc.), rectal catheter, sterile infant gavage set, gastrointestinal string and tubes to locate internal bleeding, double lumen tube for intestinal decompression or intubation, feeding tube, gastroenterostomy tube, Levine tube, nasogastric tube, single lumen tube with mercury weight balloon for intestinal intubation or decompression, and gastro-urological irrigation tray (for gastrological use).
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls). The barium enema retention catheter and tip with or without a bag that is a gastrointestinal tube and accessory or a gastronomy tube holder accessory 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 (general controls) for the dissolvable nasogastric feed tube guide for the nasogastric tube. The class I device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to § 876.9.
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K041034
Bayer Ltd.
#### AUG 3 1 2004 GENERAL INFORMATION
### Device Name
| Trade Name: | Skin Level Gastrostomy Tube Kit (ECSL |
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| Common/Usual Name: | Gastrostomy Tube Kit |
| Classification Name: | Gastrointestinal tube and accessories |
#### Registration Number
The Device Establishment Registration Number is 1931566.
#### Sponsor Name and Address
EntraCare, LLC 11315 Strang Line Road Lenexa, KS 66215 Phone: 913-451-2234 Fax: 913-451-2363 Contact Name: Cary Dikeman Title: President
### Submission Correspondent:
Grace Holland Regulatory Specialists, Inc. 3722 Ave. Sausalito Irvine, CA 92606 Phone: 949-262-0411 FAX: 949-552-2821 Email: grace@regulatoryspecialists.com
#### Classification
| Class: | II (Two) |
|----------------|----------|
| Procode: | KNT |
| CFR Reference: | 876.5980 |
#### Device Description
The EntraCare Skin Level Gastrostomy Tube Kit (ECSL) is used as a replacement tube in an established stoma tract for patients who cannot consume an adequate diet orally.
The kit consists of: Gastrostomy Tube
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Elbow Connector Extension Set Bolus Connector Extension set Stoma Measuring Device Universal Adapter Subassembly Items within the kit that are supplied by an outside source: 35 ml Catheter Tipped Syringe 6 ml Slip Luer Syringe 4" X 4" Gauze Item sod separately Stoma Measuring Device
The Gastrostomy Tube consists of a Feeding Port Valve Subassembly that contains a valve used to open the fluid pathway allowing enteral feeding solutions to enter into the stomach. An inflatable balloon at the distal end secures the tube in the stomach through a stoma. The Gastrostomy Tube size variations include 14-24 French sizes and 0.8-4.5 cm length sizes. There are two slightly different valve designs available, Version 1 and Version 2. The design concept for the Gastrostomy Tube valve Version 1 utilizes a specially designed rubber mechanism that opens the fluid pathway when a bolus or elbow connector is inserted into the device. This specially designed rubber valve will seal around the connectors preventing leakage and allow unrestricted access into the fluid pathway. When the connections are removed, the valve will reseal immediately preventing leakage of fluids.
The design concept for the Gastrostomy Tube valve Version 2 utilizes a specially designed silicone mechanism that opens the fluid pathway when a bolus or elbow connector is inserted into the device. This specially designed valve will seal around the connectors preventing leakage and allow unrestricted access into the fluid pathway.
The Gastrostomy Tube also consists of an Inflation Valve Subassembly that contains a valve and spring mechanism. When the syringe is inserted into the Inflation Valve Subassembly, the tip pushes against the valve, which compresses the spring and opens the fluid path to inflate the balloon.
The Skin Level Gastrostomy Tube Kit contains all delivery items (accessories) necessary for enteral feeding applications. The accessories provided in the kit are two Extension Sets; one that allows continuous feeding from a pump, and the other that allows feeding from a catheter tip syringe. Two syringes are supplied (which have either been previously cleared for marketing by the FDA or are pre amendment devices); the 6 ml syringe is used to inflate the balloon of the gastrostomy tube and the 35 ml catheter tip syringe is used for bolus feeding. Sterile gauze is provided for
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absorbency. A universal luer adapter is included for mating connections that require a female luer.
# Equivalent Legally Marketed Device
Mic-Key® "G" Low Profile Gastrostomy Tube submitted by Ballard Medical Products Inc., K993138.
## Performance Standards
As of the present time there have been no Performance Standards promulgated for this specific device.
The product does meet the following industry standards:
- The Skin Level Gastrostomy Tube Kit (ECSL) is sterilized by ETO . in conformance with ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11135:1994 Medical Devices Validation and Routine Control Of Ethylene Oxide Sterilization (ETO) and EN 550 Sterilization Standards.
- The device complies with ANSI/AAMI/ISO 10993-1:1997;Class VI . Biocompatibility Standards Concerning Cytotoxicity, Sensitization, Intracutaneous, Systemic Toxicity, and Hemocompatibility.
- The device is packaged in accordance with the ANSI/AAMI/ISO . 11607:1997, Packaging For Terminally Sterilized Devices Standard.
The product also meets the following:
- The Elbow and Bolus Connector when connected to the feeding . port valve withstands 20 inch ounces of torque.
- The feeding port valve assembly bond to the skin level . Gastrostomy Tube main body bond withstands 20 inch ounces of torque.
- The device functions after 120 inflation valve flexes at 45 degrees . from center line.
- The Gastrostomy Tube is able to maintain an inflated balloon for up . to seven days.
- The valve in the feeding port valve assembly withstands a low . backpressure of 0.05 psig (3.5 cm H2O) after 360 insertions.
- The valve closes at a low backpressure of 0.22 psig (15 cm H2O) . after 7 days of continuous insertion.
- The Gastrostomy Tube fluid pathway and related elbow and bolus . connections withstands a positive pressure of 15 psig after 360 insertions.
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- The Gastrostomy Tube fluid pathway and related elbow and bolus . connections withstands a positive pressure of 15 psig after 7 days of continuous insertion.
- The device is labeled in accordance with federal regulations. .
- The device is Latex free. .
- The Materials used to fabricate the Skin Level Gastrostomy Tube . are of FDA cleared medical grade materials.
- Acid balloon test .
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AUG 3 1 2004
EntraCare, Inc. c/o Ms. Grace Holland Consultant Regulatory Specialists, Inc. 3722 Ave. Sausalito IRVINE CA 92606
Re: K041034
Trade/Device Name: Skin Level Gastrostomy Tube Kit Regulation Number: 21 CFR §876.5980 Regulation Name: Gastrointestinal tube and accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: 78 KNT Dated: June 30, 2004 Received: July 1, 2004
Dear Ms. Holland:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device we nave reviewed your becamed the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate for use stated in the encrosale) to tegains and of the Medical Device Amendments or to conniered pror to May 20, 1978, in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, devices mat have been reclassitiou in acefore, market the device, subject to the general controls and Cosmette Act (rec). " ou may, meters, not are responsible to determine that the medical devices you provisions of the Act. "Towever, you are been determined as substantially equivalent under the use as components in the arrials ection 510(k) of the act), or were legally on the market prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments. Please note: If you May 26, 1970, the onaoment and in bulk (i.e., unfinished) and further process (e.g., sterilize) purchase your device components in other these components in your kit. The general you must submit a new 9 requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, confors provisions of uctice, and labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), If your ac vice is etassified (500 above) . 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.
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Nancy C. Bugdon
Nancy C. Brogdon Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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510(k) Number (if known): K041034
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