K042753 · Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · KNW · Nov 8, 2004 · Gastroenterology, Urology
Device Facts
Record ID
K042753
Device Name
MAMMOTOME MR BIOPSY SYSTEM
Applicant
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
Product Code
KNW · Gastroenterology, Urology
Decision Date
Nov 8, 2004
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 876.1075
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Mammotome Biopsy System is indicated to provide tissue samples for diagnostic sampling of breast abnormalities. The Mammotome Biopsy System is intended to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial or complete removal of the imaged abnormality. The Mammotome Biopsy System is intended to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial removal of a palpable abnormality. The extent of a histologic abnormality cannot always be readily determined from palpation or imaged appearance. Therefore, the extent of removal of the palpated or imaged evidence of an abnormality does not predict the extent of removal of a histologic abnormality, e.g., malignancy. When the sampled abnormality is not histologically benign, it is essential that the tissue margins be examined for completeness of removal using standard surgical procedures. In instances when a patient presents with a palpable abnormality that has been classified as benign through clinical and/or radiological criteria (e.g., fibroadenoma, fibrocystic lesion), the Mammotome Biopsy System may also be used to partially remove such palpable lesions. Whenever breast tissue is removed, histological evaluation of the tissue is the standard of care. When the sampled abnormality is not histologically benign, it is essential that the tissue margins be examined for completeness of removal using standard surgical procedures.
Device Story
The Mammotome MR Biopsy System is a vacuum-assisted biopsy device designed for use in magnetic resonance (MR) environments. It consists of a disposable biopsy probe, a bladed needle-like introducer, a reusable holster with keypad, and a reusable control module. The system uses vacuum and radial cutting functions to extract breast tissue samples for histologic examination. A microprocessor-controlled motor system powers a mechanical cable to drive the cutter, providing closed-loop control of rotation and translation speed to minimize variability. The device is operated by clinicians to facilitate diagnostic tissue removal under MR imaging guidance. The output is a tissue sample for pathology. The system is modified from the Mammotome EX Hand Held System to ensure safety in 3.0 Tesla MR environments.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. MR safety testing demonstrated satisfactory material performance in a 3.0 Tesla magnet environment.
Technological Characteristics
System includes disposable biopsy probe, bladed introducer, reusable holster, and control module. Employs vacuum-assisted radial cutting. Microprocessor-based closed-loop control for cutter rotation and translation. Designed for compatibility with 3.0 Tesla MR environments.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients with breast abnormalities requiring diagnostic tissue sampling; includes partial or complete removal of imaged abnormalities and partial removal of palpable abnormalities (e.g., fibroadenoma, fibrocystic lesions).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A gastroenterology-urology biopsy instrument is a device used to remove, by cutting or aspiration, a specimen of tissue for microscopic examination. This generic type of device includes the biopsy punch, gastrointestinal mechanical biopsy instrument, suction biopsy instrument, gastro-urology biopsy needle and needle set, and nonelectric biopsy forceps. This section does not apply to biopsy instruments that have specialized uses in other medical specialty areas and that are covered by classification regulations in other parts of the device classification regulations.
Predicate Devices
Mammotome EX Hand Held System
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# Mammotome® MR Biopsy System
## 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
#### Company
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. 4545 Creek Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45242
Contact Carol Sprinkle, BSN, RN Associate, Regulatory Affairs
#### Date Prepared:
October 1, 2004
#### Name of Device
Trade Name: Mammotome® MR Biopsy System Classification Name: Biopsy Needle
#### Predicate Device:
Mammotome EX Hand Held System
#### Device Description
The Mammotome MR Biopsy System consists of four major components: a disposable biopsy probe; a disposable, bladed, needle-like introducer; a reusable holster with detachable keypad, and a reusable control module. The following accessories are also provided with the system: disposable vacuum tubing set and canister, and control module cart.
#### Indications for Use
The Mammotome Biopsy System is indicated to provide tissue samples for diagnostic sampling of breast abnormalities.
- 트 The Mammotome Biopsy System is intended to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial or complete removal of the imaged abnormality.
- 포 The Mammotome Biopsy System is intended to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial removal of a palpable abnormality.
The extent of a histologic abnormality cannot always be readily determined from palpation or imaged appearance. Therefore, the extent of removal of the palpated or imaged evidence of an abnormality does not predict the extent of removal of a histologic abnormality, e.g., malignancy. When the sampled abnormality is not histologically
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benign, it is essential that the tissue margins be examined for completeness of removal using standard surgical procedures.
In instances when a patient presents with a palpable abnormality that has been classified as benign through clinical and/or radiological criteria (e.g., fibroadenoma, fibrocystic lesion), the Mammotome Biopsy System may also be used to partially remove such palpable lesions. Whenever breast tissue is removed, histological evaluation of the tissue is the standard of care. When the sampled abnormality is not histologically benign, it is essential that the tissue margins be examined for completeness of removal using standard surgical procedures.
### Technological Characteristics
The Mammotome MR Biopsy System is a modification of the currently marketed Mammotome EX Hand Held System. It represents a refinement in design to assure safety in a magnetic resonance (MR) environment, however, the basic configuration, technology, and principles of operation of the proposed and marketed devices are equivalent.
The MR biopsy device, used with imaging modalities, facilitates the diagnostic removal of tissue with fluid management through a combination of vacuum and radial crting functions. The proposed and marketed devices contain the same primary components to achieve these functions: a probe, housing/holster, and a control module. The probe needle and cutter, which interface directly with the patient, are similar in both new and marketed devices.
In the proposed device, the control module motors are utilized to power a mechanical cable. A microprocessor provides closed-loop control to reduce dependence of cutter rotation and translation speed on user interaction or tissue variability.
Axial and lateral vacuum can still be controlled independently.
#### Performance Data
MR safety testing was performed to ensure the device can be used safely in the MR environment. Testing demonstrated satisfactory material performance in a 3.0 Tesla magnet environment.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
NOV - 8 2004
Ms. Carol J. Sprinkle, RN, BSN Regulatory Affairs Associate II Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. 4545 Creek Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
Re: K042753
Trade/Device Name: Mammotome MR Biopsy System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.1075 Regulation Name: Gastroenterology-urology biopsy instrument Regulatory Class: II Product Code: KNW Dated: October 1, 2004 Received: October 4, 2004
Dear Ms. Sprinkle:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device we nave reviewed your Section 910(tr) premainer is substantially equivalent (for the indications felerenced above und nave acterimes ally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate for use stated in the cholosure) to regars actual date of the Medical Device American Comments, or to commence provision to May 26, 1976, the enaonance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, devices that have been recuire approval of a premarket approval application (PMA).
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Miriam C. Provost
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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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: MAMMOTOME MR Biopsy System
Indications For Use:
The Mammotome Biopsy System is indicated to provide tissue samples for diagnostic sampling of breast abnormalities.
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- The Mammotome Biopsy System is intended to provide breast tissue for histologic 에 examination with partial or complete removal of the imaged abnormality.
- The Mammotome Biopsy System is intended to provide breast tissue for I histologic examination with partial removal of a palpable abnormality.
The extent of a histologic abnormality cannot always be readily determined from palpation or imaged appearance. Therefore, the extent of removal of the palpated or imaged evidence of an abnormality does not predict the extent of removal of a histologic abnormality, e.g., malignancy. When the sampled abnormality is not histologically benign, it is essential that the tissue margins be examined for completeness of removal using standard surgical procedures.
In instances when a patient presents with a palpable abnormality that has been classified as benign through clinical and/or radiological criteria (e.g., fibroadenoma, fibrocystic lesion), the Mammotome Biopsy System may also be used to partially remove such palpable lesions. Whenever breast tissue is removed, histological evaluation of the tissue is the standard of care. When the sampled abnormality is not histologically benign, it is essential that the tissue margins be examined for completeness of removal using standard surgical procedures.
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) Mriam C. Provost (Division Sign-Off)
Division of General, Restorative, and Neurological Devices
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**510(k) Number** K042753
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