K152596 · Intact Medical Corporation · KNW · Feb 15, 2016 · Gastroenterology, Urology
Device Facts
Record ID
K152596
Device Name
Intact® Gen2 System
Applicant
Intact Medical Corporation
Product Code
KNW · Gastroenterology, Urology
Decision Date
Feb 15, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 876.1075
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Intact® Gen2 System is indicated to provide tissue samples for diagnostic sampling of breast abnormalities. The Intact® Gen2 System is intended to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial or complete removal of an imaged abnormality. The Intact® Gen2 System is intended to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial removal of a palpable abnormality. The Intact® Gen2 System is intended to preserve lesion architecture in samples with a diameter of 12-30mm. The extent of a histologic abnormality cannot always be readily determined from palpation or imaged appearance. Therefore, the extent of removal of the palpable or imaged evidence of an abnormality does not predict the extent of removal of a histologic abnormality, e.g., malignancy. When the sampled abnormality is not histologically benign, it is essential that the tissue margins be examined for completeness of removal using standard surgical procedures. In instances when a patient presents with a palpable abnormality that has been classified as benign through clinical and/or radiological criteria (e.g., fibroadenoma, fibrocystic lesion), the Intact® Gen2 System may also be used to partially remove such palpable lesions. Whenever breast tissue is removed, histologic evaluation of the tissue is the standard of care. When the sampled abnormality is not histologically benign, it is essential that the tissue margins be examined for completeness of removal using standard surgical procedures.
Device Story
High-frequency, vacuum-assisted electrosurgical biopsy system; captures intact breast tissue samples for histologic examination. System components: sterile single-use probe/wand (12-30mm), handle, controller, foot pedal, table mount, cart. Operation: probe uses five wire electrodes to cut tissue via mono-polar electrosurgical current; electrodes purse to capture tissue volume. Controller uses microprocessor to identify wand size via unique resistor and optimize power delivery; minimizes thermal necrosis. Used in clinical settings (stereotactic or ultrasound-guided) by physicians. Output: intact tissue specimen. Benefits: preserves lesion architecture for accurate diagnosis; reduces thermal artifact compared to predicate.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included safety/essential performance (IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-2), EMC (IEC 60601-1-2), software verification (IEC 62304), usability (EN 60601-1-6), and bench performance verification. Bench performance demonstrated that the system does not deliver more total energy to the biopsy sample than the predicate. Thermal artifact testing confirmed equivalence to the predicate.
Indicated for patients requiring diagnostic tissue sampling of breast abnormalities (imaged or palpable). Used for partial or complete removal of imaged abnormalities or partial removal of palpable abnormalities (e.g., fibroadenoma, fibrocystic lesions).
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
Intact® BLES with Intact® Excision XL wand and handle (K142477)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
February 15, 2016
Intact Medical Corporation % Dr. John Smith, M.D., J.D. Hogan Lovells US LLP 555 Thirteenth St. NW Washington, District of Columbia 22204
Re: K152596
Trade/Device Name: Intact® Gen2 System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.1075 Regulation Name: Gastroenterology-urology biopsy instrument Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KNW Dated: January 19, 2016 Received: January 19, 2016
Dear Dr. Smith:
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,
# Jennifer R. Stevenson -S
For 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
Enclosure
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510(k) Number (if known)
K152596
#### Intact® Gen2 System Device Name:
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
- · The Intact® Gen2 System is indicated to provide tissue sampling of breast abnormalities.
- · The Intact® Gen2 System is intended to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial or complete removal of an imaged abnormality.
- · The Intact · Gen2 System is intended to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial removal of a palpable abnormality.
- The Intact Gen2 System is intended to preserve lesion architecture in samples with a diameter of 12–30 mm. .
The extent of a histologic abnormality cannot always be readily determined from palpation or imaged appearance. Therefore, the extent of removal of the palpable or imaged evidence of an abnormality does not predict the extent of removal of a histologic abnormality, e.g., malignancy. When the sampled abnormality is not histologically benign, it is essential that the tissue margins be examined for completeness of removal using standard surgical procedures.
In instances when a patient presents with a palpable abnormality that has benign through clinical and/or radiological criteria (e.g., fibroadenoma, fibrocystic lesion), the Intact Gen2 System may also be used to partially remove such palpable lesions. Whenever breast tissue is removed, histologic evaluation of the tissue is the standard of care. When the sampled abnormality is not histologically benign, it is essential that the tissue marqins be examined for completeness of removal using standard surgical procedures.
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# 510(k) Summary
| Intact® Gen2 System | |
|-----------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Applicant | Intact Medical, Inc. |
| Establishment Registration Number | 1226766 |
| Contact Person | John Vacha<br>Intact Medical Corporation<br>550 Cochituate Road - Suite 25<br>East Wing, Floor 4<br>Framingham, MA 01701<br>Phone: 508-655-7820<br>Fax: 508-655-7822 |
| Summary Date | February 12, 2016 |
| Proprietary Name | Intact® Gen2 System |
| Classification | Class II |
| Classification Name | Biopsy Instrument and Electrosurgical Cutting &<br>Coagulation Device & Accessories |
| Regulation Number | 21 C.F.R. § 876.1075 |
| Classification | Product Code KNW |
| Predicate Device | Intact® BLES with Intact® Excision XL wand and<br>handle (K142477) |
### Device Description
The intent of the device is to be a biopsy tool to capture a sample of breast tissue in one intact sample to preserve the tissue architecture for histologic examination. The device is a highfrequency, vacuum-assisted electrosurgical device used to remove tissue by electrosurgical cutting and simultaneous capture of an incised tissue volume. The device includes the following components:
# 1. Probe/Wand
Intact® Gen2 Probe/wand (Sizes: 12mm, 15mm, 20mm and 30mm)
- 2. Handle
- 3. Gen2 Controller with Power Cord and Foot Pedal
- 4. Table Mount
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Available to fit stereotactic tables (Fischer and Lorad mounts).
# 5. Cart
# Probe/Wand:
The probes/wands are sterile and intended for single use. They utilize a sharp blade to access the target lesion.
The Cut/Capture Electrode is located at the distal end of the wand. It consists of five (5) small diameter wire electrodes that cut tissue with a mono-polar electrosurgical cutting current and purse down to close the distal end of the cutting/capture element to make a circumscribing incision and capture of the target tissue.
The wand contains a resistor of unique value for each wand size (12mm, 15mm, 20mm, or 30mm) that is used by the Controller to identify the specific wand size installed in the handle.
### Handle:
The handles consist of a hand piece at the distal end of a cable that mates with the Probe/Wand, and a connector at the proximal end of a cable that mates with the Controller. The handle is either mated to a stereotactic table using a mount or handheld for ultrasound-guided procedures.
#### Controller:
The Intact Gen2 Controller consists of a radiofrequency generator, which operates at a single, preset frequency. The Intact Gen2 Controller is designed to apply a high-frequency voltage during the biopsy specimen capture phase (involving Capture Electrodes). The power applied for each wand size is optimized to (1) be sufficiently high to form the electrical arc essential to effect the highly localized vaporization of cellular fluid which, thereby, enables electrosurgical cutting and (2) be sufficiently low to minimize the depth of necrosis induced in the biopsy specimen and the surrounding tissue. The controller incorporates a microprocessor and software.
### Power Cord:
The Intact® Controller Power Cord is a standard detachable power cord that connects the Controller to the line voltage output receptacle.
### Foot Pedal:
The foot pedal assembly is a floor-mounted, two-pedal device, which attaches to the rear of the Intact" Gen2 Controller. The two pedals provide the Arm and Capture functions, analogous to those buttons on the handle. Either the footswitch or the handle controls can be used interchangeably.
### Cradle:
Multiple versions of the cradle are available to fit commercially available stereo-tactic tables. .
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## Cart:
This is an off-the-shelf moveable cart that houses the components of the system.
Required for the procedure but not included in the system are: An off-the-shelf vacuum unit and a patient return electrode.
# Intended Use/Indications for Use
- · The Intact · Gen2 System is indicated to provide tissue samples for diagnostic sampling of breast abnormalities.
- · The Intact® Gen2 System is intended to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial or complete removal of an imaged abnormality.
- · The Intact® Gen2 System is intended to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial removal of a palpable abnormality.
- · The Intact® Gen2 System is intended to preserve lesion architecture in samples with a diameter of 12-30mm.
The extent of a histologic abnormality cannot always be readily determined from palpation or imaged appearance. Therefore, the extent of removal of the palpable or imaged evidence of an abnormality does not predict the extent of removal of a histologic abnormality, e.g., malignancy. When the sampled abnormality is not histologically benign, it is essential that the tissue margins be examined for completeness of removal using standard surgical procedures.
In instances when a patient presents with a palpable abnormality that has been classified as benign through clinical and/or radiological criteria (e.g., fibroadenoma, fibrocystic lesion), the Intact" Gen2 System may also be used to partially remove such palpable lesions. Whenever breast tissue is removed, histologic evaluation of the tissue is the standard of care. When the sampled abnormality is not histologically benign, it is essential that the tissue margins be examined for completeness of removal using standard surgical procedures.
# Technical and Operational Characteristics
The Intact Gen2 System works on the same principle of operation as the predicate device. Both require setting up a high-frequency voltage between an electrosurgical electrode (i.e., active electrode) and the tissue to be incised. This voltage creates an arc between the electrode and the tissue. This arc, by virtue of the high temperature, induced at the point of impingement with tissue, vaporizes the tissue in its vicinity.
This 510(k) notice implements technological modifications to the wands (addition of a resistor) and controller (addition of a microprocessor and software) to individualize the amount of power required to capture a sample based on probe size. Thus, less power is required to capture a tissue sample
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for each sized probe. The proposed device is capable of performing to its intended use similar to the predicate device.
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# Summary of Testing
| Verification Testing Summary Table | | | |
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| Test Type | Proposed<br>Intact® Gen2<br>System | Predicate<br>Intact® BLES<br>System Intact<br>BLES<br>(K142477) | Comments |
| Safety and<br>Essential<br>Performance Tests | Pass | Pass | Equivalent<br>Both systems meet requirements of IEC<br>60601-1, 3rd Edition<br>and IEC 60601-2-2 |
| EMC Tests | Pass | Pass | Equivalent<br>Both systems meet requirements of IEC<br>60601-1-2 |
| Software<br>Verification Tests | Pass | Not applicable | Proposed software meets requirements of<br>IEC 62304.<br>Predicate contains no software, utilized<br>hardware for all functions. |
| Usability Tests | Pass | Pass | Equivalent<br>Both systems meet the requirements of<br>EN 60601-1-6. |
| Bench Performance<br>Verification Test | Pass | Pass | Equivalent<br>Demonstrated that the proposed system<br>does not deliver more total energy to the<br>biopsy tissue sample than the predicate. |
| Thermal Artifact<br>Verification Testing | Pass | Pass | Equivalent<br>Demonstrated that the thermal artifacts in<br>biopsy tissue samples are equivalent |
# Rationale for Substantial Equivalence
The proposed modifications reduce the power introduced to the patient to capture a similar intact sample (size, shape, weight, architectural integrity, thermal artifact) as that of the predicate device. The proposed device is capable of performing to its intended use similar to the predicate device.
The Intended Use/Indications for Use statement and technological characteristics of the Intact Gen2 System device and the predicate devices were compared. The Intended Use/Indications for Use statements of the devices are identical. The proposed changes to the technology are supported by extensive bench and animal testing described above and are similar to that of the predicate device with the same intended use.
# Conclusion
Based on similar technology and operation characteristics as well as the bench and animal performance testing, the Intact Gen2 System device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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