K160936 · Neuwave Medical, Inc. · NEY · May 4, 2016 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K160936
Device Name
Certus 140 2.45GHz Ablation System
Applicant
Neuwave Medical, Inc.
Product Code
NEY · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
May 4, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The NeuWave Medical Certus 140™ 2.45 GHz Ablation System and Accessories are indicated for the ablation (coagulation) of soft tissue in percutaneous, open surgical and in conjunction with laparoscopic surgical settings. The Certus 140™ 2.45 GHz Ablation System is not indicated for use in cardiac procedures. The system is designed for facility use and should only be used under the orders of a clinician.
Device Story
Microwave ablation system; 2.45 GHz signal generator; three independent 140W power amplifiers. Inputs: user settings via touchscreen; energy delivery via sterile, single-patient use probes/surgical tools (13G/15G/17G). System uses CO2 cooling for non-active probe portions; Tissu-Loc function for probe stabilization. Outputs: microwave energy for tissue coagulation. Used in OR/clinic; operated by physicians. Optional Ablation Confirmation software (K150313) provides visual feedback via secondary monitor. System includes Power Distribution Module to reduce setup complexity. Benefits: focal, rapid soft tissue coagulation; enables treatment of smaller lesions while limiting adjacent tissue necrosis; supports planar coagulation prior to resection.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Ex-vivo studies conducted in bovine liver/lung and porcine kidney to compare ablation performance of new 15-gauge probe variants against predicate devices. Results confirmed equivalent ablation sizes. Device verified for compliance with IEC 60601-1, 60601-2-2, 60601-2-6, 60601-1-2, EN ISO 11607-1, and ISO 10993-1.
Technological Characteristics
2.45 GHz microwave generator; 3 independent 140W amplifiers. Probes: 13G, 15G, 17G stainless steel cannulas. CO2 cooling system. Connectivity: touchscreen UI, optional secondary monitor for Ablation Confirmation. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-2, IEC 60601-2-6, IEC 60601-1-2, EN ISO 11607-1, ISO 10993-1. Sterilization: single-patient use sterile accessories.
Indications for Use
Indicated for soft tissue ablation (coagulation) in percutaneous, open surgical, and laparoscopic settings. Contraindicated for cardiac procedures. For use by clinicians in facility settings.
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.
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# DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
May 4, 2016
NeuWave Medical, Inc. Mr. Dan Kosednar Director of Regulatory Affairs and Ouality Assurance 3529 Anderson Street Madison, Wisconsin 53704
Re: K160936
Trade/Device Name: Certus 140 2.45GHz 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: April 1, 2016 Received: April 4, 2016
Dear Mr. Kosednar:
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 vours.
**Jennifer R. Stevenson -A**
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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K160936
Device Name
Certus 140 2.45GHz Ablation System and Accessories
Indications for Use (Describe)
The NeuWave Medical Certus 140™ 2.45 GHz Ablation System and Accessories are indicated for the ablation (coagulation) of soft tissue in percutaneous, open surgical and in conjunction with laparoscopic surgical settings.
The Certus 140™ 2.45 GHz Ablation System is not indicated for use in cardiac procedures.
The system is designed for facility use and should only be used under the orders of a clinician.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
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| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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| Date: | 05/04/2016 |
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| Subject: | 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Information for the<br>NeuWave Medical Certus 140 2.45 GHz Ablation System and Accessories |
| Company: | NeuWave Medical, Inc.<br>3529 Anderson Street<br>Madison, WI 53704 |
| FDA Establishment# | 3008769756 |
| Contact: | Dan Kosednar, Director of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance<br>P – 608-512-1592<br>F – 608-512-1509 |
| Proprietary: | Certus 140 2.45 GHz Ablation System and Accessories |
| Common: | System, Ablation, Microwave and Accessories |
| Classification: | Surgical Devices, 73 NEY, 21 CFR 878.4440 |
The 510(k) summary of safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 1992.
#### Predicate Devices
The Certus 140 2.45 GHz Ablation System and Accessories is substantially equivalent to the following currently marketed device:
- . Certus 140 2.45 GHz Ablation System and Accessories - Class II - 21CFG878.4400 which has been the subject of a cleared 510(k) with the FDA log number K100744, K113237, K122217 and K130399.
#### Indications For Use
The NeuWave Medical Certus 140™ 2.45 GHz Ablation System and Accessories are indicated for the ablation (coagulation) of soft tissue in percutaneous, open surgical and in conjunction with laparoscopic surgical settings.
The Certus 140™ 2.45 GHz Ablation System is not indicated for use in cardiac procedures.
The system is designed for facility use and should only be used under the orders of a clinician.
#### Device Description
The system has a single 2.45 GHz signal source generator and three (3) independent power amplifiers, each capable of producing up to 140W each. One, easy to use, touch-screen user interface controls the system. The User Interface can be set for either Ablation Mode or Surgical Mode. An optional footswitch can be connected to the system to control power delivery in Surgical Mode. Up to three (3) energy delivery accessories can be connected to and powered by the system at one time. An intermediate junction box or Power Distribution Module (PDM) reduces system set up complexity.
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A variety of sterile, single-patient use energy delivery accessories (ablation probes and surgical tools) are available for use with the Certus 140. All are comprised of a sharp trocar on the end of a cannula, a handle, a cable and a connector assembly.
Models Certus", and Certus " ablation probes are available in either 17 gauge cannulas and are available in 15 cm and 20 cm lengths. These probes have a cable length of 1.4m.
Models Certus™ ablation probes are available only in 17 gauge cannulas and are available in 15 cm and 20 cm lengths. These probes have a cable length of 1.4m.
The model Certus® ablation probe has a 13 gauge cannula and is available in a 25 cm length only. Certus56 probes have a cable length of 1.4m.
Certusurged surgical tool is hand-held and has a 6cm, 17 gauge cannula designed specifically for surgical coagulation (including Planar Coagulation) in open surgical settings. This device has a finger-activated power delivery mechanism and a cable length of 2.9m.
| | Percutaneous<br>Ablation | Laparoscopic<br>Ablation | Open Surgical<br>Ablation | Open Surgical<br>Coagulation |
|-------------|--------------------------|--------------------------|---------------------------|------------------------------|
| CertusLK | X | | X | X |
| CertusLN | X | | X | |
| CertusPR | X | | X | X |
| CertusSR | | X | X | |
| CertuSurgGT | | | X* | X |
# Ablation Probe/Surgical Tool Design Application Overview
* The CertuSurgGT is not recommended for Target Ablation procedures lasting more than 1 minute.
Each energy delivery accessory contains temperature measurement sensors that help monitor performance and ensure patient and operator safety.
Additionally, the different percutaneous ablation probes have been designed to optimize the energy transfer efficiency from the probe into different types of tissue based on known electrical properties of each tissue.
Certus™ probes are designed to perform optimally, in terms of efficiently transferring energy into tissue, in liver and kidney tissue. Certus™ probes are designed to perform optimally, in terms of efficiently transferring energy into tissue, in lung tissue.
The antenna of the Certus® probe is designed to limit the length of the ablation for instances when a shorter ablation zone is desired. Certus® Probes were developed to provide physicians with an additional ablation probe designed specifically for ablating smaller lesions. The Certus® probes are designed to produce ablations that quickly encompass the tip of the probe while limiting the overall length of the ablation. Certus® probes will enable physicians to ablate smaller lesions while limiting necrosis of adjacent tissue when compared to other Certus probes.
The Certus® probes length and gauge size result in a sturdy probe ideal for use in laparoscopic applications.
The CertuSurg67 surgical tool is designed to produce focal, rapid coagulation of soft tissue in open surgical applications, including planar coagulation performed prior to tissue resection.
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A CO2 based cooling system ensures the non-active portion of the probe does not exceed temperature requirements. Additionally, the CO2 enables the Tissu-Loc function, which can be used to adhere or stick the probe in place prior to starting ablation therapy. This function is similar in use to the stick function available on cryogenic ablation systems. The CertuSurg®T surgical tool does not have the Tissu-Loc function.
The system uses two (2) E-sized CO2 cylinders. When a tank in use empties, the system will automatically switch to using the other tank and notify the user to replace the empty tank.
An accessory, a small plastic probe clip that can hold two 17 gauge probes and allow the user to easily hold both while performing planar coagulation, is available.
Ablation Confirmation software (K150313) is available as an option on the Certus 140. When this option is supplied, a second monitor is provided with the system which hosts the Ablation Confirmation user interface.
# Modifications
This 510(k) was submitted to update the Certus 140 system with the following modifications:
- New 15 gauge probe variants for Certus® and Certus™ probe types in 15cm and 20cm lengths.
- Minor updates to system cart including mechanical support for a second monitor display required for Ablation Confirmation (K150313)
# Performance Data
The Certus 140 2.45 GHz Ablation System and Accessories has been designed to comply with the applicable portions of various International Standards, including:
- IEC 60601-1:2005
- IEC 60601-2-2:2006
- IEC 60601-2-6:1984
- IEC 60601-1-2:2007
- EN ISO 11607-1:2009
- ISO 10993-1: 2009
The Certus 140 2.45 GHz Ablation System and Accessories and the predicate devices are substantially equivalent in design concepts, technologies and materials. The Certus 140 Ablation 2.45 GHz System and Accessories has been verified through rigorous testing that, in part, supports the compliance of Certus 140 2.45 GHz Ablation System and Accessories to the standards listed above.
The system passed all pre-determined acceptance criteria identified in the test plan. Ex-vivo testing in bovine liver and lung and porcine kidney was conducted to produce data for the Instructions for Use and to compare to the predicate devices. Ablation sizes for 15 gauge probe variants were deemed to be substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
Verification and validation testing were completed in accordance with the company's Design Control process in compliance with 21 CFR Part 820.30, which included testing that fulfills the requirements of FDA "Guidance on Software Contained in Medical Devices". Potential risks were analyzed and satisfactorily mitigated in the device design.
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Ex-vivo studies were conducted to compare the performance of the Certus 140 2.45 GHz Ablation System and Accessories to a predicate device.
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