AveCure Microwave Coagulation-Ablation Generator, AveCure Microwave Large Antenna-Probe, AveCure Microwave Medium Antenna-Probe, AveCure Microwave Small Antenna-Probe, AveCure Microwave Mini Antenna-Probe
K143203 · Medwaves Incorporated · NEY · Aug 26, 2015 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K143203
Device Name
AveCure Microwave Coagulation-Ablation Generator, AveCure Microwave Large Antenna-Probe, AveCure Microwave Medium Antenna-Probe, AveCure Microwave Small Antenna-Probe, AveCure Microwave Mini Antenna-Probe
Applicant
Medwaves Incorporated
Product Code
NEY · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Aug 26, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The MedWaves AveCure™ Ablation System is intended for use in percutaneous, laparoscopic, and intraoperative coagulation-ablation of soft tissue. The MedWaves AveCure™ Ablation System is not intended for use in cardiac procedures.
Device Story
AveCure Ablation System delivers ultrahigh radiofrequency (RF) energy to soft tissue for coagulation-ablation. System comprises a generator-controller and single-patient-use sterile antenna-probe assemblies (four sizes) with extension cables. Physician operates system in percutaneous, laparoscopic, or intraoperative settings, utilizing CT, MR, or Ultrasound imaging for antenna placement. Generator-controller modulates RF power (up to 40W, 902-928 MHz) to maintain programmed tissue temperatures (60°C-130°C). System scans frequency to minimize reflected power and maximize energy transfer; low transmission loss eliminates need for active cooling pumps. Output allows clinicians to achieve controlled tissue coagulation. Nonmagnetic, MRI-safe design supports image-guided procedures.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance characterized via ex-vivo and in-vivo mechanical and coagulation-ablation testing. System verified against IEC 60601 (electrical safety/EMC), ISO 10993 (biocompatibility), ISO 11135 (sterility), and ISO 11607 (packaging shelf-life).
Technological Characteristics
Generator-controller (100-240VAC, 47-63Hz) delivering 40W RF power (902-928 MHz). Nonmagnetic, MRI-safe antenna-probe assemblies. No active cooling mechanism required. Control firmware manages user interface and ablation process. Standards: IEC 60601 (2006/2007), ISO 10993, ISO 11135 (2007), ISO 11607 (2006).
Indications for Use
Indicated for percutaneous, laparoscopic, and intraoperative coagulation-ablation of soft tissue. Contraindicated for cardiac procedures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories is a device intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current.
Predicate Devices
MedWaves Microwave Coagulation/Ablation System (K070356)
MedWaves Microwave Coagulation/Ablation System (K083537)
NeuWave Medical Curtis 140™ Microwave Ablation System and Accessories (K122217)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
August 26, 2015
MedWaves Incorporated Mr. Ted Ormsby President/Chief Executive Officer 16760 West Bernardo Drive San Diego, California 92127
Re: K143203
Trade/Device Name: AveCure™ Ablation System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NEY Dated: June 22, 2015 Received: June 27, 2015
Dear Mr. Ormsby:
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.
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Sincerely yours.
Joshua C. Nipper -S
Binita S. Ashar, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S. For Director Division of Surgical Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K143203
Device Name
Device Name: AveCure™ Ablation System
Common Name: Microwave coagulation-ablation system and accessories
Classification Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device (21CFR 878.4400, Class II, NEY)
Indications for Use (Describe)
The MedWaves AveCure™ Ablation System is intended for use in percutaneous, laparoscopic, and intraoperative coagulation-ablation of soft tissue.
The MedWaves AveCure™ Ablation System is not intended for use in cardiac procedures.
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MedWaves Incorporated 16760 W Bernardo Drive San Diego, CA 92127 August 26, 2015
**MedWaves**
INCORPORATED
Traditional 510k Submission Request for Further Informati K143203
#### 510(k) Summary
#### 510(K) submitter information
MedWaves Incorporated 16760 West Bernardo Drive San Diego, CA 92127 Phone: 858-946-0015 Fax: 858-946-0016
### Contact
Ted Ormsby President/CEO Phone: 760-807-1000 Email: tedormsby@avecure.com
### The Device
| Trade name: | AveCure® Ablation System |
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| Common name: | Ablation system and accessories |
| Classification name: | Class II, 21 CFR 878.4400, Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device and Accessories |
| Product Code: | NEY |
### Purpose of Submission
The purpose of this submission is to gain clearance for expanded indication for use.
#### Predicate Devices
| MedWaves Microwave Coagulation/Ablation System: | K070356 |
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| MedWaves Microwave Coagulation/Ablation System: | K083537 |
| NeuWave Medical Curtis 140™ Microwave Ablation System and Accessories: | K122217 |
| Covidien Emprint™ Ablation System: | K133821 |
### System Description
The MedWaves AveCure® Ablation System is designed to deliver ultrahigh radiofrequency (RF) through an antenna placed next to or embedded into soft-tissue for coagulating a volume of that tissue.
The MedWaves AveCure® Ablation System is composed of a durable generator-controller, and single-patient-use sterile accessories consisting of four antenna sizes and extension cable sets.
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MedWaves Incorporated 16760 W Bernardo Drive San Diego, CA 92127 August 26, 2015
Traditional 510k Submission Request for Further Informati K143203
Each antenna-probe assembly is composed of one of the four antennas mounted at the distal end of one of many shaft configurations that are stiff, flexible or combination of both. The extension cable set is used to connect antennas to the generator controller. The material compositions of antennas and extension cables are nonmagnetic in nature and MRI safe. Therefore, the devices can be used in intraoperative, laparoscopic and percutaneous methods with CT, MR and Ultrasound imaging techniques to positions the antenna for ablation of softtissues.
The MedWaves AveCure® Ablation System is very efficient in transmitting RF power from the generator-controller to the antenna. With the low-power loss, the system does not need cooling pump, CO- or other mechanism to irrigate the antenna shaft and RF transmission lines for patient and user safety.
### Indications for Use
The MedWaves AveCure® Ablation System is intended for use in percutaneous, laparoscopic, and intraoperative coagulation-ablation of soft tissue.
The MedWaves Ablation System is not intended for use in cardiac procedures.
# Technology Characteristics
The characteristics and operation of the MedWaves AveCure® Ablation System to a large extent is similar to the predicate group of devices. The system is powered by the 47-63Hz, 100-240VAC international current range, which is selected automatically. It is capable of generating 40 watts of radiofrequency (RF) power signal between 902 MHz and 928 MHz (ISM band), and composed of digital and analog circuits, and control firmware for user-interface and ablation processes controls. During the ablation processes, RF power is modulated to achieve and maintain programmed temperature set points between 60℃ and 130℃ for a programmed time interval. Frequency is scanned within the band and selected to minimize reflected power and maximizes antenna-tissue power transfer. Since its RF transmission loss is small, it uses relatively low power level of 40 watts and therefore, no need for a cooling mechanism. Therefore, the generator-controller is not blinded from seeing the tissue temperature at the antenna for safe and effective processes.
# Performance Data
Characterization of the performance of the MedWaves AveCure® Ablation System to a large extent is similar to the predicate group of devices. The system meets all design specifications, design risk-analysis, and medical device standards for electrical safety-EMC (IEC 60601 2006 and 2007), biocompatibility (ISO 10993), sterility (ISO 11135 2007), and packaging shelf-life (ISO 11607 2006). The mechanical and coagulation-ablation performance ex-vivo and in-vivo meets the intended design and shows to be similar to the predicated devices.
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