K121579 · Tdak Medical, Inc. · OTZ · Oct 3, 2012 · Ophthalmic
Device Facts
Record ID
K121579
Device Name
EK DELIVERY DEVICE
Applicant
Tdak Medical, Inc.
Product Code
OTZ · Ophthalmic
Decision Date
Oct 3, 2012
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 886.4300
Device Class
Class 1
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The EK Delivery Device is to be used by ophthalmic surgeons trained in Endothelial Keratoplasty (EK) procedures and trained in the use of the EK Delivery Device as: An aid facilitating the insertion of donor corneal posterior lamellar endothelial graft of 100 – 220 µm of thickness into the anterior chamber of the eye during endothelial keratoplasty. For use in a 5.1 mm or larger incision and a maximum donor tissue diameter of ≤ 8.5 mm) For loading and storage of donor tissue during transport to the surgeon by trained eye bank technicians, and for storage of donor tissue for up to a maximum of 72 hours.
Device Story
The EK Delivery Device is a single-use, sterile, disposable instrument designed for ophthalmic surgeons to insert donor corneal posterior lamellar endothelial grafts into the anterior chamber during Endothelial Keratoplasty. The device consists of four components: a trocar to hold and introduce the graft, a trocar holder serving as an ergonomic handle, an injector assembly (plunger) to push the tissue into the eye, and an end plug for shipping. The device delivers the donor tissue in a rolled configuration. It also functions as a storage container for donor tissue during transport by eye bank technicians for up to 72 hours. By facilitating a controlled insertion through a 5.1 mm or larger incision, the device assists the surgeon in graft placement, potentially improving surgical efficiency and graft handling compared to manual techniques.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, including sterilization validation, shelf life, mechanical strength, tissue handling and stability, and biocompatibility testing.
Technological Characteristics
Single-use, disposable, sterile (radiation) device. Components: Trocar, Trocar Holder, Injector Assembly (plunger), and End Plug. Dimensions: Designed for 5.1 mm or larger incisions and donor tissue ≤ 8.5 mm diameter. Material: Not specified. Connectivity: None. Software: None. Energy source: Manual operation.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring Endothelial Keratoplasty (EK). Used by trained ophthalmic surgeons to facilitate insertion of donor posterior lamellar endothelial grafts (100-220 µm thickness, ≤ 8.5 mm diameter) into the anterior chamber through a ≥ 5.1 mm incision. Also indicated for loading and storage of donor tissue by trained eye bank technicians for up to 72 hours.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An intraocular lens guide is a device intended to be inserted into the eye during surgery to direct the insertion of an intraocular lens and be removed after insertion is completed.
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K121579
ОСТ
3 2012
## 510(k) Summary
# TDAK Medical, Inc.
11575 Sorrento Valley Road Suite 214 San Diego, CA 92121
## SUMMARY
Submitter's name:
TDAK Medical Inc. 11575 Sorrento Valley Road Suite 214 San Diego, CA 92121
Name of contact person:
Greg Holland Regulatory Specialists, Inc. 3722 Ave. Sausalito Irvine, CA 92606 Phone: 949-262-0411 Fax: 949-552-2821 greg@regulatoryspecialists.com
Date the summary was revised:
September 12, 2012
Name of the device: Trade or proprietary name Common or usual name Classification Panel
EK Delivery Device EK Delivery Device Endothelial Keratoplasty (EK) Injector Ophthalmic
| Product Code | Classification Regulation | Classification Name |
|--------------|---------------------------|--------------------------|
| OTZ | 886.4300 | Lens, Guide, Intraocular |
The legally marketed devices to which we are claiming equivalence [807.92(a)(3)]:
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| 510(k) Number | Trade or Proprietary or Model Name | Manufacturer |
|---------------|------------------------------------|----------------------|
| K090626 | EndoSerter ™ | Ocular Systems, Inc. |
The Endothelial Keratoplasty Injector is a single-use, disposable device that allows an ophthalmic surgeon to insert a previously prepared disc of posterior donor cornea into the eye of a recipient patient through a small incision during a posterior comeal transplant surgical procedure. The function of the device is to insert the flat disc of donor comeal tissue within a cylindrical tube that is sized to fit into 5.1 mm or larger corneal or scleral incision, and to pull or push this donor corneal tissue into the anterior chamber of the eye as part of a Endothelial Keratoplasty procedure. This device was designed to insert donor posterior corneal tissue ≤ 8.5 mm in diameter, 100um to 220um in thickness, through a 5.1 mm or larger corneal incision.
#### Indications:
The EK Delivery Device is to be used by ophthalmic surgeons trained in Endothelial Keratoplasty (EK) procedures and trained in the use of the EK Delivery Device as:
- · An aid facilitating the insertion of donor corneal posterior lamellar endothelial graft of 100 - 220 um into the anterior chamber of the eve during endothelial keratoplasty.
· For use in a 5.1 mm or larger incision and a maximum donor tissue diameter of . ≤ 8.5 mm).
· For loading and storage of donor tissue during transport to the surgeon by trained eve bank technicians, and for storage of donor tissue for up to a maximum of 72 hours.
Comparison to Predicate: .
The EK Delivery Device is similar to its predicate in basic functionality of inserting corneal tissue during endothelial keratoplasty (EK) procedure. Both are intended to be an aid to delivering the corneal tissue in a convenient form for the ophthalmic physician.
The EK Delivery Device is to be used by ophthalmic surgeons trained in Endothelial Keratoplasty (EK) procedures and trained in the use of the EK Delivery Device as:
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- An aid facilitating the insertion of donor posterior lamellar endothelial graft of . 100µm to 220µm in thickness into the anterior chamber of the eye during endothelial keratoplasty.
- For loading and storage of donor tissue during transport to the surgeon by . trained eye bank technicians, and for storage of donor tissue for up to a maximum of 72 hours.
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| Product Name | Proposed: | Predicate: |
|------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | EK Delivery Device | K090626 |
| | | EndoSerter™ |
| Indications for Use | The EK Delivery Device is to<br>be used by ophthalmic<br>surgeons trained in<br>Endothelial Keratoplasty (EK)<br>procedures and trained in the<br>use of the EK Delivery<br>Device as:<br>An aid facilitating the<br>insertion of donor posterior<br>lamellar endothelial graft of<br>100µm to 220µm in thickness<br>into the anterior chamber of<br>the eye during endothelial<br>keratoplasty. For use in a 5.1 mm or<br>larger incision and a<br>maximum donor tissue<br>diameter of ≤ 8.5 mm). For loading and storage of<br>donor tissue during transport<br>to the surgeon by trained<br>eye bank technicians, and<br>for storage of donor tissue<br>for up to a maximum of 72<br>hours. | The EndoSerter™ is<br>used to insert corneal<br>endothelial allograft<br>tissue measuring less<br>than or equal to 8.5mm in<br>diameter and 175 micron<br>in central thickness into<br>the anterior chamber<br>through a minimum 4mm<br>incision during<br>endothelial keratoplasty<br>procedures |
| Product Code | OTZ | OTZ |
| Regulation Number | 886.4300 | 886.4300 |
| Class | 1, reserved | 1, reserved |
| Review Advisory<br>Committee | Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic |
| Target Population | Patients requiring Endothelial<br>Keratoplasty | Patients requiring<br>Endothelial Keratoplasty |
| Anatomical Site | Eye | Eye |
| Product Name | Proposed: | Predicate: |
| | EK Delivery Device | K090626<br>EndoSerter™ |
| Design | The EK Delivery device<br>consists of four components:<br>(1) the Trocar which is used<br>to hold the graft material and<br>introduce it into the anterior<br>chamber of the recipient eye,<br>(2) the Trocar Holder, which<br>is used to close the proximal<br>end of the Trocar and as an<br>ergonomic handle to aid the<br>surgeon handling the device,<br>(3) the Injector Assembly,<br>which is a plunger to push<br>the endothelial keratoplasty<br>tissue out of the Trocar and<br>into the anterior chamber of<br>the recipient eye, and (4) End<br>Plug used during shipping. | The EndoSerter®<br>consists of the<br>instrument's body and its<br>internal mechanism and<br>carrier. The EndoSerter®<br>is a sterile, disposable,<br>single use only device. |
| | Delivers a circular endothelial<br>tissue button in a rolled<br>configuration. | Delivers a circular<br>endothelial tissue button<br>in a rolled configuration. |
| Sterility | Sterile Radiation | Sterile Radiation |
| Storage Capability | Yes 72 hours | No |
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and the comments of the comments of
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Testing has been completed showing the following:
Sterilization Validation
Shelf Life
:
Mechanical Strength
Tissue Handling and Stability
Biocompatibility
This testing shows that the predicate and TDAK device are equivalent and pose no new safety issues.
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#### Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room-WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
OCT
3 2012
TDAK Medical. Inc. c/o Mr. Greg Holland Regulatory Specialist, Inc. 3722 Ave. Sausalito Irvine, CA 92606
Re: K121579
Trade/Device Name: EK Delivery Device Regulation Number: 21 CFR 886.4300 Regulation Name: Graft Insertion Instrument for Endothelial Keratoplasty Regulatory Class: Class I (reserved) Product Code: OTZ Dated: September 12, 2012 Received: September 13, 2012
Dear Mr. Holland:
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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to 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); medical device reporting (reporting of medical
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device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); 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. If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHOffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled. "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
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 (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours,
Kesia Alexander
Malvina B. Eydelman, M.D. Director Division of Ophthalmic, Neurological, and Ear, Nose and Throat Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use Statement Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): K121579
Device Name: EK Delivery Device
Indications for Use:
The EK Delivery Device is to be used by ophthalmic surgeons trained in Endothelial Keratoplasty (EK) procedures and trained in the use of the EK Delivery Device as:
- · An aid facilitating the insertion of donor corneal posterior lamellar endothelial graft of 100 – 220 µm of thickness into the anterior chamber of the eye during endothelial keratoplasty.
· For use in a 5.1 mm or larger incision and a maximum donor tissue diameter of ≤ 8.5 mm)
· For loading and storage of donor tissue during transport to the surgeon by trained eye bank technicians, and for storage of donor tissue for up to a maximum of 72 hours.
AND/OR Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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510(k) Number K121579
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