K163377 · Wilson-Cook Medical, Inc. · EOQ · Feb 21, 2018 · Ear, Nose, Throat
Device Facts
Record ID
K163377
Device Name
Captura Disposable Bronchoscope Biopsy Forceps
Applicant
Wilson-Cook Medical, Inc.
Product Code
EOQ · Ear, Nose, Throat
Decision Date
Feb 21, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 874.4680
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
This device is used in obtaining biopsy samples in the bronchi or lungs. This device is indicated for adult use only.
Device Story
Captura® Bronchoscope Biopsy Forceps are manual surgical instruments used to obtain tissue samples from bronchi or lungs. The device consists of a spool handle, a coated coilspring catheter, a drive cable, and fenestrated forceps cups with a surgical rim edge. The device is passed through a prepositioned endoscope to the target site. The physician operates the spool handle—moving it forward to open the cups and backward to close them—to pinch and excise tissue. The device is intended for use by clinicians in a clinical setting. It facilitates diagnostic biopsy procedures, aiding in the assessment of lung or bronchial tissue.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence is supported by non-clinical bench testing, including shelf life, functional testing, flex and fracture verification, force-to-biopsy testing, and packaging validation (burst and dye leak). Biocompatibility was evaluated per ISO 10993-1, including cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, acute toxicity, and material-mediated pyrogenicity.
Technological Characteristics
Manual biopsy forceps consisting of a spool handle, coated coilspring catheter, drive cable, and fenestrated forceps cups with surgical rim edges. Materials were modified from the predicate for improved strength and navigation. The device is a mechanical instrument; no energy source or software is utilized. Biocompatibility testing conducted per ISO 10993-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult patients requiring biopsy samples from the bronchi or lungs.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A bronchoscope (flexible or rigid) and accessories is a tubular endoscopic device with any of a group of accessory devices which attach to the bronchoscope and is intended to examine or treat the larynx and tracheobronchial tree. It is typically used with a fiberoptic light source and carrier to provide illumination. The device is made of materials such as stainless steel or flexible plastic. This generic type of device includes the rigid ventilating bronchoscope, rigid nonventilating bronchoscope, nonrigid bronchoscope, laryngeal-bronchial telescope, flexible foreign body claw, bronchoscope tubing, flexible biopsy forceps, rigid biopsy curette, flexible biopsy brush, rigid biopsy forceps, flexible biopsy curette, and rigid bronchoscope aspirating tube, but excludes the fiberoptic light source and carrier.
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February 21, 2018
Wilson-Cook Medical Inc. Ashley Howard Regulatory Affairs Specialist I 4900 Bethania Station Road Winstom-Salem, North Carolina 27105
Re: K163377
Trade/Device Name: Captura® Bronchoscope Biopsy Forceps Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.5680 Regulation Name: Bronchoscope (Fixed and Rigid) and Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: EOO Dated: January 16, 2018 Received: January 22, 2018
Dear Ashley Howard:
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,
# Michael J. Ryan -S
for Tina Kiang, Ph.D. Acting Director Division of Anesthesiology. General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control, and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K163377
#### Device Name
Captura® Bronchoscope Biopsy Forceps
Indications for Use (Describe)
This device is used in obtaining biopsy samples in the bronchi or lungs. This device is indicated for adult use only.
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#### Traditional 510(k) Summary
| Name: | Wilson-Cook Medical, Inc. / Cook Endoscopy |
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| Address: | 4900 Bethania Station Road<br>Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 |
| Phone: | (336) 744-0157 ext. 6174 |
| Contact: | Ashley Howard, Specialist I - Regulatory Affair |
| Date: | February 15, 2018 |
| Trade Name: | Captura® Bronchoscope Biopsy Forceps |
| Common Name: | Bronchoscope Biopsy Forceps |
| Classification Name: | Bronchoscope (flexible or rigid) and accessories<br>21 CFR §874.4680, EOQ, Class II |
| Predicate Device: | Disposable Bronchoscope Biopsy Forceps,<br>K923847, cleared November 18, 1992 |
## Indications for Use
This device is used in obtaining biopsy samples in the bronchi or lungs. This device is indicated for adult use only.
## Device Description
The Captura® Disposable Bronchoscope Biopsy Forceps (subject device) represents modifications made to the Disposable Bronchoscope Biopsy Forceps (predicate device) currently cleared to market via 510K K923847 by Wilson-Cook Medical, Inc. The Captura® Disposable Bronchoscope Biopsy Forceps consist of a spool handle, coated coilspring catheter, drive cable, forceps cups and forceps housing.
The bronchoscope biopsy forceps is used by passing the device through a prepositioned endoscope to the targeted location. The forceps cups are attached on one end of the coilspring sheath with the spool handle attached to the opposite end. The handle is actuated by moving the spool forward to open the forceps cups and backward to close. The Captura® Bronchoscope Biopsy Forceps have a surgical rim edge around the circumference of the cups and the cups are fenestrated. The cups are opened and pressed against the biopsy site. When the cups are closed, they are pulled away from the biopsy site, pinching off the top surface, obtaining a tissue biopsy.
## Substantial Equivalence
Changes were made to the predicate Disposable Bronchoscope Biopsy Forceps cleared to market via K923847. These changes include: a material formulation change for the forceps components, a catheter material change, elimination of a spiked forceps cup option and updated handle design.
These changes to the subject device were made in an effort to improve the strength of the components, improve passage through the endoscope and to facilitate process improvements for components.
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The subject device operates in the same manner as the predicate device after these changes. Design verification and design validation testing demonstrated substantial equivalence of the device.
The modified Captura® Disposable Bronchoscope Biopsy Forceps (subject device) is substantially equivalent to the predicate with respect to the intended use, key operating mechanics and technological characteristics.
# Summary of Non-Clinical Testing
The following non-clinical testing was conducted to demonstrate the performance of the subject device and confirmed that the subject device performs as intended.
- Shelf Life Testing .
- o Functional Testing
- Design Validation/Verification Testing .
- o Flex and Fracture Design Verification
- o Force to Biopsy
- Packaging Validation ●
- Burst Testing O
- Dye Leak Testing o
# Summary of Biocompatibility Testing
Biocompatibility testing was performed in accordance with the FDA Guidance, Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices-Part I: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process." The following tests were performed:
- . Cytotoxicity
- . Sensitization
- Irritation ●
- . Acute toxicity
- Material-mediated Pyrogenicity ●
# Conclusion
We believe that the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device in terms of intended use, key operating principles, materials and technological characteristics. The nonclinical data support the substantial equivalence of the subject device and the performance testing, verification and validation testing demonstrate that the subject device should perform as intended when used as instructed in the instructions for use. The non-clinical data demonstrates that the subject device performs comparably to the predicate device that is currently marketed for the same intended use.
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