K161773 · CapsoVision, Inc. · NEZ · Oct 21, 2016 · Gastroenterology, Urology
Device Facts
Record ID
K161773
Device Name
CapsoCam Plus (SV-3) Capsule Endoscope System
Applicant
CapsoVision, Inc.
Product Code
NEZ · Gastroenterology, Urology
Decision Date
Oct 21, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 876.1300
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Real-World Evidence
Real-World Evidence
Submission
Device
Sponsor
RWD Sources
RWE Use Summary
Key Tags
K161773 · Oct 21, 2016
CapsoCam Plus (SV-3) Capsule Endoscope System
CapsoVision, Inc.
Prospective clinical study (CVI-006) involving healthy volunteers
The study was used to validate the performance, image quality, and landmark identification capabilities of the CapsoCam Plus (SV-3) system compared to the predicate device.
Identification of key landmarks, completion of exam, identification of pathologies, and assessment of image quality.
Indications for Use
The CapsoCam® Plus video capsule system is intended for visualization of the small bowel mucosa in adults. It may be used as a tool in the detection of abnormalities of the small bowel.
Device Story
Single-use, ingestible video capsule; propelled by natural peristalsis through GI tract. Captures panoramic color digital video via four wide-angle optical objectives and CMOS sensor; stores images in on-board flash memory. Powered by silver-oxide batteries; illuminated by 16 white LEDs. Patient retrieves capsule post-excretion using retrieval kit; returns to clinic. Technician disinfects capsule; downloads data via optical/inductive link to Capsule Data Access System (CDAS). Physician reviews video on workstation using CapsoView software. Software provides image enhancement, navigation, and annotation tools for diagnosis. Enables visualization of small bowel mucosa; assists in identifying abnormalities; benefits patient by providing non-invasive diagnostic imaging.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical validation (Protocol CVI-006) enrolled 49 healthy volunteers (42 per-protocol). Evaluated landmark identification, diagnostic quality, and pathology detection. 40/42 subjects achieved diagnostic quality images. Independent blinded reader study (N=42) showed consensus on landmark/pathology identification. Comparison study (N=40 clips) against predicate software showed 70% of readers ranked SV-3 image quality as better, with 97.5% finding clinical assessment quality comparable between versions.
Technological Characteristics
Single-use ingestible capsule (30.5mm x 11.3mm). CMOS image sensor with 4 pixel arrays; 16 white LEDs. Data storage: 8Gb flash memory. Connectivity: Optical/inductive data download to CDAS, USB to workstation. Software: CapsoView (Windows/Mac). Biocompatibility per ISO 10993; Electrical safety per IEC 60601-1/1-2/1-6.
Indications for Use
Indicated for visualization of small bowel mucosa in adults to detect abnormalities. Contraindicated in patients with known/suspected GI obstructions, strictures, or fistulae; pregnancy; gastroparesis; or swallowing disorders.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ingestible telemetric gastrointestinal capsule imaging system is used for visualization of the small bowel mucosa as an adjunctive tool in the detection of abnormalities of the small bowel. The device captures images of the small bowel with a wireless camera contained in a capsule. This device includes an ingestible capsule (containing a light source, camera, transmitter, and battery), an antenna array, a receiving/recording unit, a data storage device, computer software to process the images, and accessories.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control is FDA's guidance, “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Ingestible Telemetric Gastrointestinal Capsule Imaging Systems; Final Guidance for Industry and FDA.”
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
October 21, 2016
CapsoVision, Inc Azimun Jamal Director of QA/RA 18805 Cox Avenue, Suite 250 Saratoga, California 95070
Re: K161773
Trade/Device Name: Capsocam Plus (SV-3) Capsule Endoscope System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.1300 Regulation Name: Ingestible Telemetric Gastrointestinal Capsule Imaging System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NEZ Dated: September 20, 2016 Received: September 21, 2016
Dear Azimun Jamal:
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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K161773
Device Name
CapsoCam Plus (SV-3) Capsule Endoscope System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The CapsoCam® Plus video capsule system is intended for visualization of the small bowel mucosa in adults. It may be used as a tool in the detection of abnormalities of the small bowel.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
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X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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#### 5.0 510(k) Summary
This traditional 510(k) summary for the CapsoCam Plus (SV-3) Capsule Endoscope System is submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 C.F.R. § 807.92.
## 5.1 General Information:
| Date: | October 21, 2016 |
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| Manufacturer: | CapsoVision, Inc.<br>18805 Cox Ave, Suite 250<br>Saratoga, CA 95070<br>Phone: (408) 624-1488<br>Fax: (408) 370-4795 |
| Registration No.: | 3008062894 |
| Contact Person: | Azimun Jamal<br>Director, Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affair<br>CapsoVision, Inc.<br>Phone: (408) 866-6358<br>E-mail: azimun.jamal@capsovision.com |
## Device Information:
| Classification: | Class II |
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| Trade Name: | CapsoCam Plus (SV-3) Capsule Endoscope System |
| Common Name: | System Imaging, Gastrointestinal Wireless Capsule |
| Classification Name: | Ingestible telemetric gastrointestinal capsule imaging system<br>(21 CFR § 876.1300) |
| Predicate Devices: | CapsoCam (SV-1) (K151635) |
## Intended Use:
The CapsoCam Plus video capsule system is intended for visualization of the small bowel mucosa in adults. It may be used as a tool in the detection of abnormalities of the small bowel.
#### Device Description:
CapsoCam Plus (SV-3) Capsule Endoscope System is a single-use, ingestible video capsule that acquires and stores video images in on-board memory while moving through the gastrointestinal tract, propelled by natural peristalsis. The patient retrieves the capsule using the provided retrieval kit and returns it to the physician who downloads and reviews the images on a computer. The capsule is typically excreted within 3 to 30 hours after swallowing. The device is contraindicated in patients:
- · Who have known or suspected gastrointestinal obstructions, strictures or fistula
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- · Who are pregnant
- · Who have gastroparesis
- · Who have a swallowing disorder
CapsoCam Plus (SV-3) capsule endoscope system is a single-use ingestible capsule system for diagnostic visualization of the adult small bowel. The overall system consists of an ingestible CapsoCam (SV-3), the CapsoRetrieve® (CVR1) Capsule Retrieval Kit, the CapsoAccess® Capsule Data Access System (CDAS) and the CapsoView® (CVV) software. The capsule contains a panoramic color digital video camera, two silver-oxide watch batteries, white-LED light sources, a laser diode for data download and system-control and nonvolatile flashmemory data-storage electronics.
## 5.2 Comprehensive Description of the Product:
Optics: The capsule contains four wide-angle optical objectives oriented at 90° intervals around the circumference of the capsule. The four objectives are assembled in a monolithic lens mount with four bores. Each objective has a longitudinal field of view of 74°and a transverse field of view of 162°. Taken together, the four lenses image the 360° circumference of the capsule over a length of 5± 1 mm.
Imaging sensor: The four optical objectives produce images on a single custom CMOS image sensor that has four separate pixel arrays. A color filter mosaic produces pixels sensitive to red, green, or blue light respectively.
Multi-chip Package (MCP): molded package containing multiple silicon chips:
- . ASIC: Includes voltage regulator. RAM, CPU, and dedicated circuitry for functions such as IPEG image compression and motion detection.
- . Flash Memory: Two chips. The capacity of each chip is 4Gb.
Illumination: 16 independently controlled "white" LEDs. Each LED is an AIGaN blue LED packaged with a phosphor epoxy in a lead-frame package.
Battery/Switch Pack: Subassembly with two 1.55V SR927W silver-oxide watch batteries and a magnetically-actuated switch that activates the capsule when removed from the package. Printed circuit board (PCB): All electronic components are soldered onto a rigid-flex PCB that is folded inside the capsule.
Capsule housing: The capsule is cylindrical with hemispheric domes at each end. The capsule is 30.5 mm long and 11.3mm in diameter. The capsule housing comprises two thermoplastic parts joined and sealed with an adhesive.
| <b>Capsule Physical:</b> | |
|--------------------------|------------|
| Length: | 30.5mm |
| Diameter: | 11.3mm |
| Weight | 3.74g |
| <b>Optical:</b> | |
| Field of View: | 74° x 360° |
## CapsoCam System Technical Specifications:
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| Depth of field: | 0 – 18mm. |
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| Object resolution: | 0.1 mm |
| Illumination: | 16 independently controlled white light-emitting diodes (LEDs). |
| Capsule image storage format: | JPEG color images |
| Video format: | 4 x 288 x 206 pixels |
| Operational: | |
| Frame rate: | 3-5 fps |
| Operating time: | 15 hours |
Upon excretion, the capsule is retrieved by the patient using Capsole retrieval system. The system includes a strainer, which is placed in the patient's toilet to retrieve the capsule while passing fecal matter, a cup for rinsing, a magnetic rod for grasping the capsule and a vial for storing and transporting the excreted capsule. The patient then returns the capsule to the clinic. where a technician disinfects the capsule and retrieves the data using the CapsoAccess, Capsule Data Access System (CDAS). The data is transferred to the workstation over the link, shown schematically in Figure 4 under the executive summary, from the capsule to the docking system by a serial interface and to the workstation by a Universal Serial Bus (USB).
The reviewing workstation is a computer with the CapsoView image review software installed. The CapsoView (CVV) software displays the video and employs a variety of image enhancement, video navigation, and image analysis features to facilitate the physician's diagnosis. The software allows the physician to efficiently annotate individual frames from the video and compile a procedure report.
The battery life for the CapsoCam is approximately 15 hours in order to allow complete imaging of the small bowel. Battery-life data collected during the clinical trial was provided with the predicate device (SV-1-K151635). Software Description:
CapsoView is CapsoVision's proprietary software program used to download and view CapsoCam images and to generate capsule endoscopy reports.
#### 5.2.1 Software Level of Concern:
The software is determined to be "MODERATE" level of concern. This is unchanged from the cleared device SV-1 K161535. The software does not directly cause, control and/or mitigate hazards that could result in injury to the patient or the operator. The risk of malfunctions of the software that leads to an erroneous diagnosis or a delay in delivery of appropriate medical care is minimal.
## 5.2.2Image Review Software
#### 5.2.2.1 System requirements
CapsoView can be installed on a computer that meets the following requirements:
| CPU | Minimum Required | Recommended |
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| | Intel Core i3 (for image review<br>and reporting only) | Intel Core i7 Quad-Core (for optimal<br>downloading performance) |
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| | Intel® Core™ i5 (for<br>downloading, review and<br>reporting) | |
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| Memory | For 32-bit Operating System | For 64-bit Operating System |
| | Minimum 2GB | Minimum 4GB |
| Operating System | For PC | For Mac |
| | Windows 7 (Service Pack 1) | OS X Yosemite |
| | Windows 8.1 | OS X El Capitan |
| | Windows 10 (Recommended for | |
| | optimal downloading | |
| | performance) | |
| Display | Minimum Required | Recommended |
| | Display Resolution of:<br>1366x768 for Windows | Display Resolution: 1920x1080 |
| | 1280x800 for Mac | Panel Type: IPS (In-Plane Switching) |
| | | Color Gamut: 100% sRGB with Delta-E |
| | | <2 (For maximum color accuracy) |
| Additional Software | Adobe Reader XI | |
#### 5.2.2.2 Report Output Format:
Portable Document Format (PDF) and DICOM compatible PDF
#### 5.2.2.3 Features:
CapsoView Software possesses the following features, which are described in detail in the noted sections of CapsoView (CVV) IFU-2757.
| • Downloading data and Opening Video File | IFU-2757, Section 6 |
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| • Adding and Editing Procedure Information | IFU-2757, Section 7 |
| • Accessing Full-Screen and Standard-View Modes | IFU-2757, Section 7 |
| • Playback Toolbar | IFU-2757, Section 7 |
| • Playback Status Bar | IFU-2757, Section 7 |
| • Annotation User Interfaces | IFU-2757, Section 7 |
| • Generating Capsule Endoscopy Reports | IFU-2757, Section 8 |
| • Exporting Images and Videos | IFU-2757, Section 9 |
| • Adjusting System Settings | IFU-2757, Section 10 |
## 5.3 Performance Data
The CapsoCam Plus (SV-3) Capsule Endoscope System performance testing was conducted per the appropriate FDA Recognized Consensus Standards and required bench testing. A detailed test list is provided on page 10 of this summary.
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# 5.4 Accuracy of the Device
# Relevance of SV-1 to SV-3 Clinical performance
Capso Vision conducted three (3) studies to demonstrate the equivalence of the images obtained by the SV-3 to the predicate device (CapsoVision SV-1).
## Study 1:
Protocol CVI-006 "Validation of CapsoCam® SV-3 Capsule Endoscopy System"; 49 healthy volunteers were enrolled. All subjects were assessed to the inclusion/exclusion criteria and signed the IRB approved Informed Consent prior to participation. Subjects who ingested the SV-3 CE, were assessed for adverse read by the Principal Investigator. The investigator noted on the CRF any landmarks visualized and if any, pathology found (the pathology may or may not be clinically significant). Of the 49 Intent to Treat Study Subjects, 7 dropped out, yielding a total of 42 Per-Protocol subjects for evaluation. In this protocol, the principal investigator was asked to identify key landmarks, completion of exam, identify any pathologies (whether clinically relevant or not), assess image quality. The results are displayed in the tables below:
Demographics
Confidence Level
(95.0%)
| Age: | Gender: | | | |
|--------------------|----------|---------------------------------------------|--------------------|----|
| Male 25 (53.52%) | | | Diagnostic Quality | |
| Female 17 (40.48%) | | Image Diagnostic<br>Quality | Yes | No |
| | | | 40 | 2 |
| Mean | 36.85714 | Small Bowel Complete | | |
| Standard Error | 1.678093 | | Yes | No |
| Median | 37.5 | | 41 | 1 |
| Mode | 30 | | | |
| Standard Deviation | 10.87528 | Pathologies Identified (grouped by type) | | |
| Sample Variance | 118.2718 | Pathology | Yes | No |
| Range | 42 | Blood | 0 | 42 |
| Minimum | 19 | Angiectasia | 2 | 40 |
| | | Ulcer | 2 | 40 |
| Maximum | 61 | Polyp/Mass | 0 | 42 |
| Sum | 1548 | Other | 4 | 38 |
| Count | 42 | Of the list above, none of the pathological | | |
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Of the list above, none of the pathological findings were considered clinically significant.
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| Landmarks Identified | | |
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| | Identified | Not identified |
| 1st Esophageal | 40 | 3 |
| 1st Gastric | 42 | 0 |
| 1st Duodenal | 42 | 0 |
| 1st Cecal | 41 | 1 |
| Papilla | 35 | 7 |
#### Overall Image Quality
| Images better than | Yes | No |
|---------------------|-----|----|
| previous generation | 4 | 38 |
## Study 2: Comparisons of reads of select video clips from the study CVI-006 by Independent Blinded readers.
In this study, the images of landmarks and pathologies were extracted from the complete video clips. These video clips were randomized and sent to independent readers who were blind to the nature of the CVI-006 study. Readers were asked to assess landmark video quality, pathologies identified and subjective questions on video/diagnostic quality. The results are provided in the tables, below:
Consensus Amongst readers with video clips of Landmarks
| Landmarks | Consensus |
|--------------------|-----------|
| 1st Duodenal | 15 |
| 1st Cecal/IC Valve | 12 |
| None | 15 |
In summary all blinded readers were in consensus with one another regarding the landmark video clips from the original CVI-006 Study.
| Overall Consensus for Readers | N=42 |
|-------------------------------|------|
| Excellent | 26 |
| Good | 0 |
| Poor | 0 |
| N/A | 15 |
| Discordant amongst Readers | 1 |
Consensus agreement on landmark video Ouality
Consensus agreement on pathologies found in CVI-006
Consensus amongst the independent readers
| Pathology | Overall reader<br>Consensus (N=42) |
|------------|------------------------------------|
| Blood | 0 |
| Ulcer | 0 |
| Vascular | 5 |
| Polyp/Mass | 1 |
| Other | 2 |
| None | 34 |
## Consensus when comparing to the original pathologies identified in CVI-006:
| Pathology | Original versus Over-read |
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| Blood | 0/0 |
| Ulcer | 2/0 |
| Vascular | 2/5 |
| Other | 4/2 |
| None | 34/34 |
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Subjective questions on video Quality
| Were Images of Diagnostic Quality | Yes | No |
|------------------------------------------------------|-----|----|
| | 42 | 0 |
| Better Diagnostic Quality from Earlier<br>Generation | Yes | No |
| | 25 | 17 |
Study 3: From the original SV-1 Study, a total of 40 video clips (both normal (11) and with pathology (29) Consensus agreement was reached in 35 of the clips or 87.5% were in agreement with the landmark or clinical pathology findings. There was 100% agreement between the old and new versions of the software. This comparison agreement was manifested even when there was a lack of consensus manifested in the original SV-1 study results.
Of those video clips with landmarks identified in the original SV-1 study, there was consensus in 10 of 11 clips (90.9%). The discordant finding was identical for all 3 readers when using either the original SV-1 software or the new SV-3 software.
Of those video clips with significant clinical pathology identified in the original SV-1 study, there was consensus in 25 of 29 clips (86.2%). The discordant findings were identical for all 3 readers when using either the original SV-1 software or the new SV-3 software.
### Subjective Evaluation Questions
For each video clip presented to the independent blinded readers, each were asked to answer the following questions: In general, the newer SV-3 software (CVV 3.3 US) had a more favorable assessment than the SV-1 software (CVV 2.2) for Image quality
- a. Video Image Quality Readers were asked when comparing the clips side if the quality was better than. equal to, or worse than another.
- ﻒ Clinical Assessment Quality – Readers were asked; when image quality side by side, to determine a clinical assessment, were they equal or was the quality of one better than the other.
- C. Ease of Use – Readers were asked, when comparing the two software versions used for each clip (viewing them side by side) was one version easier than, equal to or more difficult than the other.
- Reviewing Experience-readers were asked to compare their reviewing experience (viewing them side by side) d. with each clip (and software version used for each), was their experience better than, equal to, or worse than the other.
#### Results for Video Image Quality
Of all 40 clips reviewed, using the original SV-1 Software (CVV 2.2) for one image and the newer, SV-3 software (CVV 3.2 US) for the other, reviewers responded as follows for Image Quality:
- 28 (70%) Ranked the SV-3 image as better than the SV-1 image;
- 12 (30%) Ranked both SV-3 image and SV-1 image as comparable;
- 0 (0%) Ranked the SV-1 image as better than the SV 3-image
#### Results for Clinical Assessment Quality
Of all 40 clips reviewed, using the original SV-1 Software (CVV 2.2) for one image and the newer, SV-3 software (CVV 3.2 US) for the other, reviewers responded as follows for Clinical Assessment Quality:
- 1 (2.5%) Ranked the SV-3 image as better than the SV-1 image;
- 39 (97.5%) Ranked both SV-3 image and SV-1 image as comparable; ●
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- 0 (0%) Ranked the SV-1 image as better than the SV-3 image ●
### Ease of use
Of all 40 clips reviewed, using the original SV-1 Software (CVV-2.2) for one image and the newer, SV-3 software (CCV 3.2 US) for the other, reviewers responded as follows for Software Ease of Use:
- 0 (0%) Ranked the SV-1 software as easier than the SV-3 software;
- 39 (97.5%) Ranked both SV-3 software and SV-1 software as equal;
- . 1 (2.5%) Ranked the SV-3 software as easier to use than the SV-1 Software
## Reviewing Experience
Of all 40 clips reviewed, using the original SV-1 software (CVV-2.2) for one image and the newer, SV-3 software (CVV 3.2 US) for the other, reviewers responded as follows regarding their reviewing experience:
- 0 (0%) Ranked the SV-1 software as a better reviewing experience; ●
- 38 (95.0%) Ranked both software versions as the same;
- 2 (5.0%) Ranked the SV-1 software as a worse reviewing experience
#### 5.4 Substantial Equivalence:
The characteristics of the CapsoVision, Inc., CapsoCam Plus (SV-3) Capsule Endoscope System is substantially equivalent to the following currently approved predicate device based on the indications for use, typical clinical use, and operational and fundamental technological characteristics.
- CapsoCam Imaging Systems with the following product information:
- 510(k) #: K151635. O
- Product name: CapsoCam (SV-1) O
- Classification: Class II O
- Classification Regulation:21 CFR § 876.1300 O
- Panel: Gastroenterology: Urology o
- O Product Code:78 NEZ
- Common Name: Capsule Imaging System O
- Classification Name: Ingestible Telemetric Gastrointestinal Capsule Imaging System. o
#### ર્સ્ડ Predicate Device Description: (K151635)
CapsoCam (SV-1) is a single-use, ingestible video capsule that acquires and stores video images in on-board memory while moving through the gastrointestinal tract, propelled by natural peristalsis. The patient retrieves the capsule using the provided retrieval kit and returns it to the physician who downloads and reviews the images on a computer. The capsule is typically excreted within 3 to 30 hours after swallowing.
The CapsoCam (SV-1) capsule endoscopy system components that support the CapsoCam (SV-1) Capsule endoscopy procedure consists of the following:
- CapsoCam (SV-1) capsules, which is intended for visualization of the small bowel mucosa in adults and used as a tool in the detection of abnormalities of the small bowel.
- CapsoView (CVV) software program which is used to download and view CapsoCam images and to generate capsule endoscopy reports.
- CapsoAccess (CDAS) Capsule Data Access System which accesses data from the CapsoCam capsule ● endoscopes.
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- CapsoRetrieve (CVR1) Capsule Retrieval Kit which is used for the collection, storage, and transportation of the excreted CapsoCam capsule.
The CapsoCam SV-1 and the CapsoCam Plus (SV-3) capsule endoscope system have identical indications for use and very similar operating principles.
The substantial equivalence between the CapsoCam Plus (SV-3) Capsule Endoscope System and the predicate device CapsoCam (SV-1) Endoscope System Capsule is provided in a detailed discussion and side-by-side comparison in the substantial equivalence discussion.
#### 5.6 Summary of Technical Differences Between CapsoCam Plus (SV-3) capsule endoscope system and Predicate Device
The differences in technical characteristics between the CapsoCam Plus (SV-3) capsule endoscope system and the CapsoCam® SV-1 are minimal and bear no significance on safety or effectiveness. The hardware changes to the modified device is shown in the table below:
| | CapsoCam Plus (SV-3) capsule endoscope system |
|-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| *Hardware | CMOS Image Sensor |
| | ASIC with larger frame buffer |
| | Flash Memory |
| | Camera field-of-view increased |
| | LED dies |
| | Capsule Data Access System (CDAS) |
| | Capsule startup routine |
| | Mechanical Design-added internal light pipe and reduced dimple on capsule tip |
| | PCB and PCBA components |
| | Magnetically Actuated Switch |
The CapsoCam Plus (SV-3) capsule endoscope system is an updated version of the CapsoCam (SV-1) (K151635). Unchanged characteristics include: the intended use; the housing materials and sealing process; the form, fit and function while in contact with the patient; the system architecture; the package; the lens; and the illumination system. The implemented design changes are intended to maintain the same clinical function while improving the performance, particularly image quality, and to change the method of data download in the clinic after the capsule is excreted.
To improve image quality, the SV-3 includes a new CMOS image sensor with smaller pixels and more numerous pixels than the sensor in SV-1. In order to compress and save images with more pixels, and to be compatible with the new image sensor, SV-3 includes a new ASIC.
In order to provide a simpler process to clinical users, the way that data is downloaded from the CapsoCam capsule at the clinic after excretion and retrieval has been changed. For SV-1, the capsule's plastic cap is cut open, revealing contact pads that electrically connect to the CDAS1 (CapsoVision Data Access System), allowing the CDAS1 to power the SV-1 and to download the data over an SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) bus. For SV-3, the capsule does not need to be cut open. The CDAS3 communicates with the capsule optically through the plastic cap and inductively powers the capsule during the data download.
The SV-3 is very similar to the SV-1, with the same basic mechanical design, system architecture, and functionality. Most of the components are identical. The camera and illumination system are essentially the same, but with
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improved resolution and efficiency. All the changes are designed to change the method of download or to incrementally improve performance without changing the method of image capture, storage, and presentation. In addition to capsule hardware commonalities, the capsules' indications-for-use, contraindications, specified patient condition and recommended clinical protocol (including bowel prep) are unchanged.
#### 5.7 Summary of Technical Differences Between CapsoView CVV 3.2 and CapsoView 2.2 (K151635) cleared version
Capso View 3.2 uses an innovative, streamlined user interface to make the image review process simpler and more efficient. Users can choose different viewing modes, adjust playback speed, and generate a capsule endoscopy report from a single screen. The software changes to the modified version is shown in the table below:
| | CapsoView CVV-3.2 |
|-----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| *Software | GUI design |
| | New GUI features |
| | Image processing improvements |
| | Data-download system |
| | System architecture: support download-only module, batch transcode and |
| | saving DICOM videos from AVI files |
| | OS: Windows and Mac OS X |
| | Resolution increase |
#### CapsoRetrieve Capsule Retrieval Kit: 5.8
The addition of the Conformity Assessment Body street address was the only change to the Retrieval Kit Instruction for Use (IFU)
## Summary of Bench Testing and In-Vivo Testing
| Bench testing | |
|-------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Electrical Safety | |
| IEC 60601-1 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and<br>essential performance. |
| IEC 60601-1-2 | 60601-1-2 4th Ed.: 2010/AC:2014, -Medical electrical equipment, Part 1: General<br>requirements for safety. 2. Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility -<br>Requirements and tests. |
| IEC 60601-1-6 | Medical electrical Equipment-Part 1-6 General requirements for basic safety and<br>essential Performance-Collateral Standard: Usability. |
| Biocompatibility | |
| ISO 10993-1 | Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices, Part 1: Evaluation and Testing. |
| ISO 10993-3 | Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices, Part 3: Test for Genetoxicity,<br>Carcinogenicity and Reproductive Toxicity. |
| ISO 10993-5 | Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices, Part 5: Tests for cytotoxicity: in vitro<br>methods. |
| ISO 10993-10 | Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 10: Tests for irritation and delayed-<br>type hypersensitivity. |
| ISO 10993-11 | Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices, Part 11: Tests for systemic toxicity. |
| Other | |
| Bite Test | Verification Test Protocol, CapsoCam® Bite Test # PRO-1401and PRO-2513 |
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| Shelf life Test | Shelf-life Test Protocol, SV-3 # PRO-2513 |
|---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Image Verification | Camera Image Verification Test Protocol # PRO-2504 |
| LED | CapsoCam LED Verification Test Protocol # PRO-2350 |
| Color Correction | Software color correction test per protocol # PRO-1910. |
| Clinical Validation | Validate the performance of the SV-3 capsule in clinical use # PRO-2497 |
| Battery Life test | Battery Life Test Protocol # PRO-0529 |
### In-Vivo testing
| Study | |
|----------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Clinical Study | Validation of CapsoCam-SV-3 Capsule Endoscopy System<br>Protocol Number: CVI-006 |
#### 5.9 Conclusion:
Based on the similarities in indications for use, and in functional features as evaluated in both clinical and non-clinical performance testing. The CapsoCam Plus (SV-3) Capsule Endoscope System has demonstrated substantial equivalence to the listed predicate device (CapsoCam-SV-1-K151635). Any differences do not affect the product's safety or effectiveness.
All required testing and analyses were completed on the CapsoCam Plus (SV-3) Capsule Endoscope System to ensure that the device is safe and effective for its intended use.
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1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.