The Evacore Fully Disposable Vacuum Assist Biopsy Device is a Biopsy Instrument as described under the provisions of 21 CFR §876.1075 and is medically prescribed to obtain percutaneous core biopsy samples from soft tissue and tumors of such organs as the liver, spleen, kidney, prostate, lung, breast, and lymph nodes. When used for breast biopsy, the product is for diagnosis only. The extent histological abnormality in breast tissue cannot be reliably determined from mammographic appearance. Therefore, the extent of removal of the imaged evidence of an abnormality does not guarantee the complete removal of the affected tissue. When the sampled abnormality is not benign, it is necessary that the tissue margins be examined to ensure that the area of suspicion (e.g., malignancy) has been completely removed using standard surgical procedures.
Device Story
Single-use, gamma-sterilized, hand-held percutaneous biopsy device. Operates via mechanical spring-loaded vacuum generator and cutting cannula. Input: manual physician operation to position needle in soft tissue/tumors. Mechanism: depressing release buttons generates vacuum at needle aperture to draw tissue in; automatic activation of cutting cannula severs tissue sample; internal stylet prevents sample migration. Output: harvested tissue core. Used in physician offices or ORs by physicians. Benefits: enables minimally invasive tissue sampling for diagnostic pathology. Device features dual manual interlocks for vacuum release, dual automatic interlocks for cutting cannula release, and rotating cutting cannula.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Empirical testing confirmed sample size adequacy for 7, 11, and 14 gauge needles (115mm and 145mm lengths). Acceptance criteria based on average sample volume/mass were met.
Indicated for patients requiring percutaneous core biopsy samples from soft tissue and tumors of the liver, spleen, kidney, prostate, lung, breast, and lymph nodes. For breast biopsy, use is for diagnosis only.
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
Celero Vacuum Assisted Spring Loaded Core Biopsy Device (K034021)
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Pin-Point Care Corporation Mr. Jeff M. Hathaway President N1723 Center Street Lebanon, Wisconsin 53047
July 20, 2015
Re: K150088
Trade/Device Name: Evacore Fully Disposable Vacuum Assist Biopsy Device Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.1075 Regulation Name: Gastroenterology-urology biopsy instrument Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KNW Dated: June 26, 2015 Received: June 26, 2015
Dear Mr. Hathaway:
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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Joshua
Binita S. Ashar, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S. Director Division of Surgical Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K150088
Device Name
Evacore Fully Disposable Vacuum Assist Biopsy Device
### Indications for Use (Describe)
To obtain percutaneous core biopsy samples from soft tissue and tumors of such organs as the liver, spleen, kidney, prostate, lung, breast, and lymph nodes. When used for breast biopsy, the product is for diagnosis only.
The extent histological abnormality in breast tissue cannot be reliably determined from mammographic appearance. Therefore, the extent of removal of the imaged evidence of an abnormality does not guarantee the complete removal of the affected tissue. When the sampled abnormality is not benign, it is necessary that the tissue margins be examined to ensure that the area of suspicion (e.g., malignancy) has been completely removed using standard surgical procedures.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
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| <div> <span> ☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> <span> ☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div> |
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# Date Prepared:
30 December, 2014
## 510(k) Summary
(As required per 21 CFR: §807.92)
# Evacore Fully Disposable Vacuum Assist Biopsy Device
### I. Applicant Information:
Pin-Point Care Corporation N1723 Center Street Lebanon, WI 53047
### II. Contact Person:
| Jeff M. Hathaway |
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| Phone Number........................(262)623-1149 |
| Fax Number........................(262)806-7499 |
| Email........................................jeff.hathaway@pin-pointcare.com |
#### III. Device Information:
| Classification | Class II |
|---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
| Trade Name | Evacore Fully Disposable Vacuum<br>Assist Biopsy Device |
| Common Name | Biopsy Instrument |
| Classification Name | Gastroenterology-Urology Biopsy<br>Instrument (21 CFR 876.1075) |
| Panel | 78 Gastroenterology/Urology |
| Product Code | KNW |
### Predicate Device Information: IV.
| Manufacturer | Hologic - Suros Surgical Systems |
|---------------|---------------------------------------------------------|
| Device | Celero Vacuum Assisted Spring Loaded Core Biopsy Device |
| 510(k) Number | K034021 |
### V. Device Description:
The Evacore Fully Disposable Vacuum Assist Biopsy Device is a gamma sterilized, single-use percutaneous biopsy device. The working end of the device consist of a stainless steel outer needle with a lateral aperture for sample acquisition (sample aperture), a stainless steel inner cutting cannula with a sharp edge, and a solid stainless steel stylet located inside the cutting cannula. The handle of the device contains (2) release buttons, a reset handle for the vacuum generator (thumb), a reset handle for the cutting cannula (two fingers), and a needle hub to adjust the needle
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aperture orientation based on the location of the lesion. When the release buttons are depressed (consecutively or concurrently) a vacuum is generated at the needle sample aperture drawing tissue into the needle, then the cutting cannula is activated automatically, traversing across the sample aperture dissevering the tissue sample. The solid stainless steel stylet prevents the tissue sample from migrating towards the handle once it has been separated from the patient. The device is then removed from the patient and reset via the reset handles allowing the tissue sample to be removed.
#### VI. Indications for Use:
The Evacore Fully Disposable Vacuum Assist Biopsy Device is a Biopsy Instrument as described under the provisions of 21 CFR §876.1075 and is medically prescribed to obtain percutaneous core biopsy samples from soft tissue and tumors of such organs as the liver, spleen, kidney, prostate, lung, breast, and lymph nodes. When used for breast biopsy, the product is for diagnosis only.
The extent histological abnormality in breast tissue cannot be reliably determined from mammographic appearance. Therefore, the extent of removal of the imaged evidence of an abnormality does not guarantee the complete removal of the affected tissue. When the sampled abnormality is not benign, it is necessary that the tissue margins be examined to ensure that the area of suspicion (e.g., malignancy) has been completely removed using standard surgical procedures.
# VII. Device Comparison:
Note: Unless otherwise stated, the Device Comparison for the Evacore Fully Disposable Vacuum Assist Biopsy Device is for all noted needle lengths and gauges.
| Comparison | Predicate Device - (K034021)<br>Vacuum Assisted Spring<br>Loaded Core Biopsy Device | Evacore Fully Disposable<br>Vacuum Assist Biopsy Device |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | To obtain percutaneous core<br>biopsy samples from soft tissue<br>and tumors of such organs as<br>the liver, spleen, kidney,<br>prostate, lung, breast, and<br>lymph nodes. When used for<br>breast biopsy, the product is<br>for diagnosis only. | Same |
| Target Population | Patients with suspicious soft<br>tissue lesion(s) | Same |
| Product Code | KNW | Same |
| Outer Needle Diameter(s) | 12 Guage | 7, 11, and 14 Guage |
| Needle Length | ≈123mm | 115mm and 145mm |
| Number of samples | Unknown | 16 samples |
| Method of Device<br>Insertion | Working end of the device<br>introduced without or with<br>coaxial introducer | Same |
| Method of Tissue Collection | Insert the needle in the correct position, activate the device and wait for the device to finish cycling (automatic), remove the device from the patient, reset the device and manually extract the tissue sample. | Same |
| Optimal Sample Notch Length | 22mm | 19mm |
| Core Type | Partial Diameter | Full Diameter |
| Weight | 135g | 95g, 84g, and 79g<br>(145mm needle length) |
| Selectable Sample Length | No | Yes (19mm or 11mm length) |
| Echogenic Needle Description: Used for enhancing ultrsound imaging. | Yes | Yes |
| Disposable Device | Fully disposable single patient use | Same |
| Device Sterility | Gamma Sterilization | Same |
| Sterile Barrier | Thermoformed tray with heat sealed Tyvek™ cover | Same |
| Shelf Life | 3 years | Same |
| Electrical Safety | The device operates on mechanical principles only. Therefore, the device has no electrical components | Same |
| Method of Tissue<br>Dissection | Cutting cannula advances across tissue aperture | Same |
| Mechanics of action | Automatic | Same |
| Needle Advancement/<br>Penetration Depth | 25mm | N/A |
| Mode of Action | Single puncture and sample, or<br>single puncture and multiple<br>samples with introducer | Same |
| Non-Contact Materials | Colored polymer housings with<br>metal springs as the energy<br>source | Same |
| Patient Contact Materials | 300 Series Stainless Steel | Same |
| Vacuum Energy Source | Spring operated vacuum<br>generator | Same |
| Cutting Cannula Energy<br>Source | Spring operated cutting<br>cannula | Same |
| Dual interlocks (manual)<br>for vacuum generator<br>release | No | Yes |
| Dual interlocks (automatic)<br>for cutting cannula release | No | Yes |
| Rotating Cutting Cannula | No | Yes |
| Manual reset of the device | Yes | Yes |
| Hand-Held Procedure | Yes | Yes |
| Location Used | Physician's Office or O.R. | Same |
| Prescription vs. O.T.C. | Prescription | Same |
| Performance | Equivalency to white paper<br>performance data | Bench test equivalency |
| Method of placement | CT/Ultrasound/Fluoroscopy/<br>Manual | Same |
## Predicate Device Comparison Table
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### Traditional 510(k) Evacore Fully Disposable Vaccum Assist Biopsy Device
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# VIII. Non-Clinical Performance Data:
The Evacore Fully Disposable Vacuum Assist Biopsy Device was performance tested using empirical testing.
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| Risk | Test Method | Acceptance Criteria | Results |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|---------|
| 7 gauge 115mm & 145mm<br>needle length tissue<br>sample size is inadequate | Simulated and<br>supported with<br>bench testing | Average volume of a sample > .105cm3 | PASS |
| 11 gauge 115mm & 145mm<br>needle length tissue<br>sample size is inadequate | Simulated and<br>supported with<br>bench testing | Average volume of a samples >.033cm3 | PASS |
| 14 gauge 115mm & 145mm<br>needle length tissue<br>sample size is inadequate | Simulated and<br>supported with<br>bench testing | Average mass of 8 samples > .018cm3 | PASS |
## Summary of Non-Clinical Performance Data
### IX. Substantial Equivalency:
The flow chart shown below is a duplicate of the one that can be found in "The 510(k) Program: Evaluating Substantial Equivalence in Premarket Notifications" in "Appendix A. 510(k) Decision-Making Flowchart". The pathway illustrates how the Evacore Fully Disposable Vacuum Assist Biopsy Device is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed predicate device.
The Predicate Device Comparison Table demonstrates that the Evacore Fully Disposable Vacuum Assist Biopsy Device has the same technological characteristics as the predicate device in terms of but not limited to, intended use, energy source, operating principals, optimal sample notch length, target population, device sterility, and method of tissue collection.
## Conclusion:
Based on the Non-Clinical Performance Data provided in this summary, the Evacore Fully Disposable Vacuum Assist Biopsy Device has been shown to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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