K051509 · Erbe USA, Inc. · GEH · Jul 27, 2005 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K051509
Device Name
ERBE ERBOKRYO CA CRYOSURGICAL UNIT & ACCESSORIES
Applicant
Erbe USA, Inc.
Product Code
GEH · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Jul 27, 2005
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4350
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The ERBE ERBOKRYO® CA Cryosurgical Unit and accessories are intended for the devitalization (destruction) of tissue during surgical procedures by the application of extreme cold and for removal of foreign bodies, mucous plugs, necrotic tissue, and tissue biopsy by cryoadhesion.
Device Story
Cryosurgical unit applies extreme cold to tissue via Joule-Thomson effect using nitrous oxide (N2O) or carbon dioxide (CO2) gas. System consists of control unit and reusable cryoprobes. Used by physicians in clinical/surgical settings for tissue devitalization (destruction) or cryoadhesion (removal of foreign bodies, mucous plugs, necrotic tissue, or biopsy). Output is localized freezing of target tissue. Clinical benefit includes palliative treatment of tumors, recanalization of stenotic airways, and removal of obstructions. Device modifications include updated probe materials and addition of internal gas outlet filter.
Clinical Evidence
No new clinical trials conducted. Evidence provided via literature review and clinical documentation supporting the safety and efficacy of cryosurgical units for the expanded indications. Studies indicate cryotherapy is a safe, well-tolerated procedure for tracheobronchial obstruction and palliative tumor treatment, with clinical improvement in symptoms observed. Bench testing verified design modifications.
Technological Characteristics
Cryosurgical unit utilizing Joule-Thomson effect for cooling. Compatible with N2O or CO2 gas. Features reusable cryoprobes and an internal gas outlet filter compliant with ASTM standards. Biocompatible materials used in probe construction. Standalone device.
(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
ERBE ERBOKRYO® CA Cryosurgical Unit and Accessories (K934261)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# JUL 2 7 2005 510K SUMMARY
ERBE USA, Inc. Submitted By: 2225 Northwest Parkway Marietta, GA 30067
> Tel: 770-955-4400 Fax: 770-955-2577
- Julie Stephens, President/Consultant Contact Person: Regulatory Resources Group, Inc.
May 31, 2005 Date Prepared:
Cryosurgical Unit and Accessories Common Name:
ERBE ERBOKRYO® CA Cryosurgical Unit and Accessories Trade/Proprietary Name:
Unit, Cryosurgical, Accessories (21 CFR 878.4350) Classification Name:
GEH. FAZ Product Code:
Legally Marketed Predicate Device: ERBE ERBOKRYO® CA Cryosurgical Unit and Accessories - 510(k) Number: K934261
### Device Description:
The ERBE USA, Inc. ERBE ERBOKRYO® CA Cryosurgical Unit and Accessories is used to apply extreme cold to tissue during surgical procedures. It uses the Jouleused to apply extreme oold to toose aumy and Thompson principle where probe tip and the surrounding tissue. a fapid drop in temperature and frous Oxide) or CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) gas. The The unit is ascu with older 1120 (11) in the cryo probes are reusable and urnt and accessones are provided new surgical probes are provided in the Notes for Use.
#### Intended Use:
The ERBE ERBOKRYO® CA Cryosurgical Unit and Accessories are intended for The ENDE ENDE ENDE of tissue during surgical procedures by the application of devitalization (dootraction) of about bodies, mucous plugs, necrotic tissue, and tissue biopsy by cryoadhesion. Also see Clinical Indications.
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## 510K SUMMARY
Similarities and Differences of the Modified Device to the Current Device (Predicate Comparison/Substantial Equivalence):
#### Similarities
The ERBE USA, Inc. ERBE ERBOKRYO® CA Cryosurgical Unit and Accessories The ERBE USA, Inc. ENDE ENDORATE is to induce extreme cold to tissue as has the same basic technology oncreens and the indications for use are the same except for the additions noted below under differences.
The ERBE ERBOKRYO® CA Cryosurgical Unit and Accessories has the same The ERBE ERBORINTO "OA Oryosary.car only submission # K934261 which are as follows:
"For use with nitrous oxide (N₂O) or carbon dioxide (CO₂) and cryoprobes for cryosurgery."
"Clinical Indications:
Call indications.
Gynecology - Cervical erosions, Cervical polyps, Condylomas, Chronic Cervicitis, Vulva Carcinoma (palliative), Neoplasia
Dermatology - Leukopłakia, Fibroma, Condylomas, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Skin Tumor (palliative), Warts, Naephus
Ablatio Retinae, Glaucoma, Lid Tumor Ophthalmology
ENT - Leukoplakia, Inoperable Tumor (palliative), Laryngeal Papilloma, Fibroma, Angioma, Haemangioma
Thoracic Surgery - Post-Operative
Urology - Prostate Tumor (palliative), Condylomas, Penile Tumor (palliative)
Phiebology - Varicose Veins of the Lower Limbs (Cryo Stripping)
Proctology - Hemorrhoids (1st and 2nd Degree), Pari-Anal Condylomas, Anal Tumor (palliative), Rectal Tumor (palliative), Acute Anal Fissures
Pulmonology - Tumors, Granulomatous Tissue, Malignant Lesions (palliative)
#### Differences
The ERBE USA, Inc. ERBE ÉRBOKRYO® CA Cryosurgical probe (cryo probe) utilizes different materials from the predicate; however, the materials are biocompatible [see Section III, Declaration of Conformance with Consensus Standards] The ERBE USA, Inc. ERBE ERBOKRYO® CA Cryosvrgcal unit has an added internal filter at the gas outlet in order to comply with the ASTM standard.
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### 510K SUMMARY
The ERBE ERBOKRYO® CA Cryosurgical Unit and Accessories have and The ERBE ERBORNTO - OA STYSTYSTYCE
expanded the indications for use. The difference to the indication is:
- 1. The addition of "for removal of foreign bodies, mucous plugs, necrotic tissue, and tissue biopsy by cryoadhesion."
- Tracheobronchial Stenoses of addition 2. The (Cryorecanalization)"
All the ERBE ERBOKRYO® CA Cryosurgical Unit and Accessories modifications were verified or validated in design control.
#### Conclusion:
The modifications to the ERBE ERBOKRYO® CA Cryosurgical Unit and Accessories The modifications to the ERDC LRDORN of St. or set and were "himmal" and ormance with Consensus Standards".
All available/known studies involving "cryosurgical units" in conjunction with the All available/Known studies involving "crysuright" atthis submission. The Clinical expanded indications for use have been provided in espany of consisted documentation provided demonstrates than the Erively to remove foreign bodies (i.e., Unit and Accessones can be used surely and charges plugs, etc.) and tissue biopsy food such as peanuts, chicken bones, count, phile, has at the system can be used in by cryoadhesion. The documentation and Showsicians consider cryotherapy to be Pheumology for Tracheobronial Occhoooe. The physicalism at the end a sate procedure for the treather. Of brononial in symptoms at the end of
Patients tolerate the procedure well and show improvement in sympthassy, in a Pattents tolerate the procedure with malignant tumors that crycherapy is a the procedure. They also determinou with Thange Cases, and overally and over Mach palliative treathern in these cases, and of obstruction >50% or not). Most of and 80% measuring performance onceral (romover cryotherapy has a delayed effect in the studies did add the warning that because organ will be used as emergency treatment in acute respiratory distress.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
JUL 2 7 2005
ERBE USA, Inc. c/o Ms. Julie Stephens Regulatory Resources Group, Inc. 111 Laurel Ridge Drive Alpharetta, Georgia 30004
Re: K051509
KUJ1509
Trade/Device Name: ERBE ERBOKRYO® CA Cryosurgical Unit and Accessories Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4350 Regulation Name: Cryosurgical unit and accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GEH Dated: June 2, 2005 Received: June 9, 2005
Dear Ms. Stephens:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the indication We nave reviewed your becaon 910(t) premained is substantially equivalent (for the indications referenced above and nave uctchimed the aerrooms and devices marketed in interstate for use stated in the encrosuly manatinent date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to
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Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): KOS/509
Device Name: ERBE ERBOKRYO® CA Cryosurgical Unit and Accessories
Indications For Use:
The ERBE ERBOKRYO® CA Cryosurgical Unit and accessories are intended for The ERBE ERBOKKYO CA Clydsuring surgical procedures by the application of extreme
devitalization (destnuction) of tissue during surgical procedures by devitalization (destruction) of tissue during surgical procedules of the ppp
cold and for removal of foreign bodies, mucous plugs, necrotic tissue, and tissue biopsy by cryoadhesion.
Clinical Indications for Cryosurgery
| Gynecology | Cervical Erosions, Cervical Polyps, Condylomas, Chronic Cervicitis, Vulva<br>Carcinoma (palliative), Neoplasia |
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| Dermatology | Leukoplakia, Fibroma, Condylomas, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Skin Tumor<br>(palliative), Warts, Naephus |
| Ophthalmology | Ablatio Retinae, Glaucoma, Lid Tumor |
| ENT | Leukoplakia, Inoperable Tumor (palliative), Laryngeal Papilloma, Fibroma,<br>Angioma, Haemangioma |
| Thoracic Surgery | Post-Operative |
| Urology | Prostate Tumor (palliative), Condylomas, Penile Tumor (palliative) |
| Phlebology | Varicose Veins of the Lower Limbs (Cryo Stripping) |
| Proctology | Hemorrhoids (1st and 2nd Degree), Pari-Anal Condylomas, Anal Tumor<br>(palliative), Rectal Tumor (palliative), Acute Anal Fissures |
| Pulmonology | Tumors, Granulomatous Tissue, Malignant Lesions (palliative) |
| Pneumology | Tracheobronchial Stenoses (Cryorecanalization) |
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Mark H. Millman
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