K152157 · Biocompatibles UK , Ltd. · KRD · Dec 11, 2015 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K152157
Device Name
LC Bead LUMI
Applicant
Biocompatibles UK , Ltd.
Product Code
KRD · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Dec 11, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.3300
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
LC Bead LUMI are intended to be used for the embolization of hypervascular tumors and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs).
Device Story
LC Bead LUMI are radiopaque, non-resorbable, spherical embolic microspheres; derived from sulphonate-modified polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) macromer with a covalently bound radiopaque moiety. Designed as an imageable version of LC Bead; enables post-procedural X-ray/CT visualization of bead location, addressing the limitation of non-imageable predicates. Supplied in saline buffer; mixed with non-ionic contrast agent at time of use. Delivered via microcatheter by interventional radiologists/physicians to physically block target vessels in hypervascular tumors or AVMs. Provides immediate feedback on bead placement during embolization, improving procedural monitoring compared to flow-based monitoring alone. Benefits include precise embolization and potential for improved clinical outcomes through better visualization of the embolic agent.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only; no clinical data. Evidence includes in vitro and in vivo biocompatibility studies, and in vivo safety and performance studies conducted in accordance with FDA Class II Special Controls Guidance for Vascular and Neurovascular Embolization Devices.
Technological Characteristics
Microspheres composed of sulphonate-modified polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) macromer with a covalently bound radiopaque moiety. Sizes: 70-150 μm, 100-300 μm, 300-500 μm. Non-resorbable hydrogel. Sterile (moist heat). Delivered via microcatheter. Radiopaque for X-ray/CT visualization.
Indications for Use
Indicated for embolization of hypervascular tumors and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) in patients requiring vascular occlusion.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A vascular embolization device is an intravascular implant intended to control hemorrhaging due to aneurysms, certain types of tumors (e.g., nephroma, hepatoma, uterine fibroids), and arteriovenous malformations. This does not include cyanoacrylates and other embolic agents, which act by polymerization or precipitation. Embolization devices used in neurovascular applications are also not included in this classification, see § 882.5950 of this chapter.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls.) The special control for this device is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Vascular and Neurovascular Embolization Devices.” For availability of this guidance document, see § 870.1(e).
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
December 11, 2015
Biocompatibles UK Ltd. % Robert Lally Senior Vice President Regulatory Affairs BTG International Inc. Five Tower Bridge, Suite 800 300 Barr Harbor Drive West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428
Re: K152157
Trade/Device Name: LC Bead LUMI Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.3300 Regulation Name: Vascular Embolization Device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KRD Dated: October 29, 2015 Received: November 4, 2015
Dear Robert Lally:
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,
# Kenneth J. Cavanaugh -S
for
Bram D. Zuckerman, M.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K152157
Device Name LC Bead LUMI
Indications for Use (Describe)
LC Bead LUMI are intended to be used for the embolization of hypervascular tumors and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs).
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Biocompatibles UK Farnham Business Wevdon ane Farnham Surrey GU9 8QL UK
+44 (0)1252 732 732
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#### 5 510(k) Summary
LC Bead LUMI™ (BTG 13-002) (per 21 CFR 807.92)
#### 5.1 -Submitter
Biocompatibles UK Ltd. Chapman House Farnham Business Park Weydon Lane, Farnham, Surrey United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0) 1252 732732 Fax: +44 (0) 1252 732777
Contact Person: Robert Lally Phone: 1 610 278 1660 Fax: 1 610 278 1605 Email: robert.lally@btgplc.com Date Prepared: April 17, 2015
#### 5.2 Device
Name of Device: LC Bead LUMI™ Common or Usual Name: Vascular Embolization Device Classification Name: Vascular Embolization Device (21 CFR 870.3300) Regulatory Class: II Product Code: KRD
#### 5.3 -Predicate Device
LC Bead™ Microspheres K083091 LC Bead Microspheres / Bead Block Compressible Microspheres Manufacturer: Biocompatibles UK Ltd. CFR 870.3300 Product code: KRD
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This predicate has not been subject to a design-related recall. No reference devices were used in this submission.
#### Device Decription 5.4
LC Bead LUMI™ is an imageable spherical embolic product that can be visualised by X-ray based imaging (e.g. fluoroscopy and CT). The beads are non-resorbable microspheres with calibrated size ranges. LC Bead LUMI™ are intended to be used for the embolization of hypervascular tumors and arteriovenous malformations (AVM).
LC Bead LUMI™ are supplied in a saline buffer solution within a sealed glass vial. A vial access device is also provided within the secondary packaging. LC Bead LUMI™ is provided sterile (moist heat sterilization).
LC Bead LUMI™ consist of a macromer derived from a sulphonate modified polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) macromer which contains a radiopaque moiety that is covalently bound within the hydrogel structure. The incorporation of this radiopaque moiety into the co-polymer imparts Xray imageability by rendering the microspheres radiopaque.
LC Bead LUMI™ has been designed as a radiopaque version of the LC Bead™. Currently embolization with LC Bead™ lacks post-procedural imaging feedback on exact bead location. The embolization process with LC Bead™ is monitored by detecting changes in antegrade flow of soluble iodinated contrast in which the beads are diluted. The embolization is continued until a desired embolization endpoint is reached. This process is completed without specific feedback on the bead location. In order to address this limitation, the manufacturer has developed an imageable spherical embolic bead that can be visualised by X-ray based imaging.
At the time of use, LC Bead LUMI™ is mixed with non-ionic contrast agent in order to monitor the delivery of the product during the embolization procedure. LC Bead LUMI™ is delivered via typical microcatheters to physically block the target vessel. Once the product has been delivered the iodine moiety allows for visualization of the microspheres. LC Bead LUMI™ is a single use, tissue contacting, implantable device available only for prescription use.
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LC Bead LUMI™ is available in the following three size ranges:
| Stated Size Range |
|-------------------|
| 70-150 μm |
| 100-300 μm |
| 300-500 μm |
One associated accessory is provided with LC Bead LUMI™:
- Vented vial access device, 20mm aids bead removal from vial ●
#### Indications for Use 5.5
LC Bead LUMI™ is indicated to be used for the embolization of hypervascular tumors and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs).
The indication for use statement for LC Bead LUMI™ is identical to the predicate device LC Bead™.
#### Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Device 5.6
The intended use of LC Bead LUMI™ and the predicate device are the same and unchanged. Biocompatibles UK Ltd intends to market LC Bead LUMI™ in only three size ranges (see Table 2) which fall within the same size ranges commercially available for the predicate device. For each size range the size specification to the predicate device is unchanged.
| LC Bead (Predicate) | LC Bead LUMI™ |
|--------------------------------------|-----------------|
| (21CFR870.3300 and<br>21CFR882.5950) | (21CFR870.3300) |
| 70-150μm | 70-150μm |
| 100-300μm | 100-300μm |
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| LC Bead (Predicate)<br>(21CFR870.3300 and<br>21CFR882.5950) | LC Bead LUMITM<br>(21CFR870.3300) |
|-------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| 300-500μm | 300-500μm |
| 500-700μm | - |
| 700-900μm | - |
| 900-1200μm | - |
Table 2 Size ranges of LC Bead LUMI™ and LC Bead™
The substantial equivalence claim of LC Bead LUMI™ embolization device with Biocompatibles UK Ltd own pre-existing marketed device LC Bead™ is based on the equivalence with the following elements:
- . Device material
- Intended use
- . Size specification
- . Target population
- . Mode of action
- . Application location
- Route of application .
- Biological characteristics / bench and animal performance .
As per the predicate device, LC Bead LUMI™ consist of a macromer derived from a sulphonate modified polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) macromer. Additionally LC Bead LUMI™ contains a radiopaque moiety that is covalently bound within the hydrogel structure. The incorporation of this radiopaque moiety into the co-polymer imparts X-ray imageability by rendering the device radiopaque. The inclusion of this radiopaque moiety and related process modifications (such as coupling of the radiopaque moiety as well as omission of a blue dye used for the predicate) is the key differentiator between LC Bead LUMI™ and LC Bead™. In addition to the inclusion of the radiopaque moiety there are some additional changes to the endotoxin and solvent limits.
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#### 5.7 -Performance Data
Bench testing data, verification and validation studies, in vitro and in-vivo biocompatibility studies and in-vivo safety and performance studies involving LC Bead LUMI™ show that the subject device has equivalent safety and performance to the predicate device.
The performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination. Both biocompatibility and animal testing were conducted in accordance with "FDA Guidance -
Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Vascular and Neurovascular Embolization Devices, December 29, 2004".
#### 5.8 Conclusions
The manufacturer has provided a detailed comparison of the product LC Bead LUMI™ to demonstrate substantial equivalence of this product to the predicate LC Bead™ in terms of indication for use, target population, mode of action, route and location of administration as well as product characteristics such as chemistry and bead size. Given the key difference between the predicate and the subject device is the ability to visualize LC Bead LUMI™, by imaging techniques, Biocompatibles UK Ltd has generated a set of in vitro and in-vivo biocompatibility data as well as further bench and non-clinical data to support that the subject device has equivalent safety and performance to the predicate device. The results of the LC Bead LUMI™ non-clinical data support the conclusion that the addition of the radiopaque moiety does not raise different questions of safety of the subject device. Changes in the manufacturing process based on the introduction of the radiopaque moiety do not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness of the subject device. In conclusion, the bench testing data, verification and validation data show that performance is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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