K063259 · Olympus Medical Systems Corporation · NEZ · Sep 14, 2007 · Gastroenterology, Urology
Device Facts
Record ID
K063259
Device Name
OLYMPUS CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM
Applicant
Olympus Medical Systems Corporation
Product Code
NEZ · Gastroenterology, Urology
Decision Date
Sep 14, 2007
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 876.1300
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The OLYMPUS CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM has been designed to be used for visualization of the small intestine mucosa. The Red Color Detection Function is intended to mark frames of the video suspected of containing blood or red areas.
Device Story
System consists of ingestible capsule (EC TYPE 1), recorder unit (RE-1), antenna lead set, real-time viewer, and workstation (WS-1). Capsule contains CCD, 6 white LEDs, radio transmitter, and silver oxide batteries; captures small intestine images. Data transmitted to external antenna pads worn by patient; recorded on CF card in wearable recorder. Physician uses workstation to download, view, and analyze images. Software features include pseudo-animation display, red color detection (highlighting suspected blood/lesions), average color bar, and auto-speed adjustment based on image movement. System aids clinicians in identifying small intestine pathology; patient benefits from non-invasive visualization.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided.
Technological Characteristics
Capsule: 11mm diameter, 26mm length, biocompatible polymer composites. Sensing: CCD with 6 white LEDs. Transmission: Wireless radio frequency. Power: Silver oxide batteries (capsule), detachable battery packs (recorder/viewer). Connectivity: CF memory card, DVD export. Software: Proprietary EndoCapsule software for image processing and analysis.
Indications for Use
Indicated for visualization of the small intestine mucosa in patients requiring endoscopic examination.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ingestible telemetric gastrointestinal capsule imaging system is used for visualization of the small bowel mucosa as an adjunctive tool in the detection of abnormalities of the small bowel. The device captures images of the small bowel with a wireless camera contained in a capsule. This device includes an ingestible capsule (containing a light source, camera, transmitter, and battery), an antenna array, a receiving/recording unit, a data storage device, computer software to process the images, and accessories.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control is FDA's guidance, “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Ingestible Telemetric Gastrointestinal Capsule Imaging Systems; Final Guidance for Industry and FDA.”
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## 510(k) SUMMARY
## OLYMPUS CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM
## General Information Section 1
| Applicant | OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.<br>2951 Ishikawa-cho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, 192-8507, Japan<br>Establishment Registration No.: 8010047 |
|------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Official Correspondent | Laura Storms-Tyler<br>Executive Director<br>Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance<br>Olympus America Inc.<br>3500 Corporate Parkway<br>PO Box 610<br>Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, USA<br>Phone: 484-896-5688<br>FAX: 484-896-7128<br>Email:Laura.storms-tyler@olympus.com<br>Establishment Registration No.: 2429304 |
| Manufacturer | OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.<br>34-3 Hirai, Hinode-machi Nishitama-gun |
### Section 2 Device Identification
| Device Name | OLYMPUS CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM |
|----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name | Capsule Imaging System |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 876.1300 |
| Regulation Name | Ingestible Telemetric Gastrointestinal Capsule Imaging System |
| Regulatory Class | II |
| Product Code | 78NZE |
| Classification Panel | Gastroenterology and urology |
Tokyo, Japan 190-0182
Establishment Registration Number: 3003637092
### Reason for Premarket Notification 트
OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP. proposes to establish the safety and effectiveness of the capsule device for visualization of the small intestine.
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## Compliance with Requirements of FD&C Act §514 199
| Performance Standard: | None established under Section 514 of FD&C Act for<br>Capsule Endoscope System. |
|-----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Voluntary Standard: | Reference is made in submission. |
| FDA Guidance: | Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Ingestible<br>Telemetric Gastrointestinal Capsule Imaging System; Final<br>Guidance for Industry and FDA (November 28, 2001) |
#### Predicate Device Information 를
| No. | 510(k) No. | Device Name | Manufacturer |
|-----|------------|----------------------------------|--------------------|
| 1 | K010312 | Given® Diagnostic Imaging System | Given Imaging Ltd. |
| 2 | K020341 | Given® Diagnostic System | Given Imaging Ltd. |
| 3 | K022362 | Given® Diagnostic System | Given Imaging Ltd. |
| 4 | K022980 | Given® Diagnostic System | Given Imaging Ltd. |
| 5 | K031033 | Given® Diagnostic System | Given Imaging Ltd. |
| 6 | K060805 | Given® Diagnostic System | Given Imaging Ltd. |
### Device Description Section 3
The OLYMPUS CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM consists of a capsule (OLYMPUS EO TYPE 1), The OLYMPUS RE-1), Antenna lead set (MAJ-1474), Real-time viewer(OLYMPUS I (Cool der Workstation(OLYMPUS WS-1). The composition and features of the devices described below are identical to those of the predicate device.
The Olympus capsule (OLYMPUS EC TYPE 1), has an outer diameter 11mm, a total length 26 mm, and is designed and manufactured with polymer composites that are biocompatible and provide sufficient tolerance to exposure to body fluids (digestive tract juice) and external compression forces.
The clear top cover contains a compact objective lens in front of the charge coupled device (CCD). 6 white light emitting diodes (LEDs) are allocated around the objective lens. The exterior package contains operational circuits for the CCD and LEDs and a radio transmitter and an antenna for radio transmission. In addition, this section of the capsule contains two silver oxide batteries to power the circuit within the capsule.
Recorder unit (OLYMPUS RE-1) is used in combination with Antenna lead set (MAJ-1474), which has 8 antenna pads for receiving the signals from the ingested capsule and for recording the data. The Recorder unit is powered by a detachable battery pack (specific for the Recorder unit) and is capable of receiving image data from the capsule for up to approximately 8-hours and record this data into the Compact Flash (CF) memory card. The Recorder unit has a display panel for displaying patient ID, battery pack level, etc.
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Each 8-antenna pads of the Antenna lead set are to be inserted into the Antenna lead cover Lacil o-antennu puds of the exposes an adhesive side. The covered Antenna (who '11 b), which has a )
leads are secured onto the patient's abdominal area according to a labeling diagram provided in the labeling.
The Recorder unit is inserted into a pouch on the recorder unit harness. This unit is powered by the battery pack enabling the patient to move freely about during the endoscopic examination.
The Real-time viewer (OLYMPUS VE-1) is a compact monitoring unit that permits real-time display of recorded images on its color LCD by two different means and user options: receiving signals or room the capsule (by means of an antenna in the Real-time viewer) as well as decoding The Real-time viewer is powered by a battery pack and is signals from the Recorder Unit. portable.
The battery charger (MAJ-1476) is used for charging of the battery pack and is not intended for use during the endoscopic examination.
The Workstation (OLYMPUS WS-1) is composed of a personal computer workstation installed with proprietary EndoCapsule Software), a LCD monitor and printer. An additional software CD (EndoCapsule software light) will be provided with the workstation. The EndoCapsule software light is provided for operator convenience, whereby the user can install this software on their own personal computer and view patient image data from the DVDs created by the Workstation WS-1
The Workstation facilitates the downloading of endoscopic image data recorded in the Recorder unit to the Workstation hardware for observation of patient image data on the LCD monitor. It also provides the following functions such as initialization of the Recorder unit via the recorder unit cradle; image display as a pseudo-animation in 1-25fps; display/store images selected by the user as thumbnail data, user development and printing of diagnostic reports with pictures; image/video clip export; and data storage to a DVD from the Workstation's hard drive archive of the patient image file. In addition, the image processing function of the Workstation hardware offers the following user selectable software functions:
- Red Color Detection Function ■ Software feature which highlights frames suspicious for blood or red lesions based upon analysis of red pixels within the image – Average Color Bar Calculates the average RGB . colors of an image and displays the averaged color composite as a color line.
- Auto Speed Adjustment . Automatically adjusts the speed of frame display based upon an analysis of slow image movement.
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# Section 4 Indications for Use
The OLYMPUS CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM has been designed to be used for visualization of the The OLYMPOS CAPSOLE ENDOOOOL E OTOTEM Nat Color Delection Function is intended to mark frames of the video suspected of containing blood or red areas.
## Section 5 Conclusion
When compared to the predicate devices, OLYMPUS CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM is vvnen confpared to the predicate devices, "SETM" Our mr" on the predicate device and has been demonstrated to be both safe and effective.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Blvd. Rockville MD 20850
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Ms. Laura Storms-Tyler Vice President Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance Olympus America, Inc. 3500 Corporate Parkway P.O. Box 610 CENTER VALLEY PA 18034-0610
K063259 Re:
Trade/Device Name: OLYMPUS CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM Regulation Number: 21 CFR §876.1300 Regulation Name: Ingestible telemetric gastrointestinal capsule imaging system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: NEZ Dated: June 15, 2007 Received: June 18, 2007
Dear Ms. Storms-Tyler:
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 (Premarket Approval), 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.
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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.
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), please contact the Office of Compliance at one of the following numbers, based on the regulation number at the top of this letter:
| 21 CFR 876.xxx | (Gastroenterology/Renal/Urology | 240-276-011. |
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| 21 CFR 884.xxx | (Obstetrics/Gynecology) | 240-276-011. |
| 21 CFR 894.xxx | (Radiology) | 240-276-012 |
| Other | | 240-276-010 |
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (240) 276-3150
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Sincerely yours.
Nancy C. Hogdon
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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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: OLYMPUS CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM
Indications for Use:
The OLYMPUS CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM has been designed to be used for visualization of the small intestine mucosa. The Red Color Detection Function is intended to mark frames of the video suspected of containing blood or red areas.
AND/OR Prescription Use_ (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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