The Xpress BCD is a reusable device indicated for use with stereotactic biopsy platforms to apply temporary focal mechanical compression to a stereotactic breast biopsy site to achieve hemostasis. Rx Only. Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
Device Story
XPress BCD is a reusable accessory for stereotactic breast biopsy platforms; provides temporary focal mechanical compression to biopsy sites to achieve hemostasis. Device consists of three configurations (flat, pyramidal, spherical) made of Delrin (acetal homopolymer resin). Used in clinic/radiology settings by physicians/technicians. Device is enclosed in a sterile, single-use polyethylene cover and used with sterile gauze pads to prevent direct patient contact. Attached to existing mammographic x-ray system compression paddles; pressure applied mechanically via the paddle. Replaces manual compression; improves workflow by reducing manual labor for staff. Benefits include effective hemostasis and reduced hematoma risk post-biopsy.
Clinical Evidence
Prospective, single-arm historical control study (NCT02327598) of 120 biopsies in 118 female subjects. Primary endpoint: hematoma formation (defined as > 0.52 cm³ mass on post-biopsy mammography). Results: 7.5% (9/120) immediate post-compression hematoma rate; 3.3% (4/120) delayed hematoma rate. No fat necrosis observed at one-year follow-up in 65 evaluable sites. No unanticipated adverse events reported. Study confirms device is safe and effective for hemostasis.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Delrin (acetal homopolymer resin). Configurations: Large flat, modified pyramidal, modified spherical. Principle: Mechanical focal compression via attachment to existing stereotactic biopsy paddle. Connectivity: None (mechanical accessory). Sterilization: Non-sterile (reusable; requires intermediate-level disinfection with tuberculocidal agent).
Indications for Use
Indicated for female patients 18+ years undergoing stereotactic-guided mammographic breast biopsy procedures to achieve hemostasis at the biopsy site. Contraindications include pregnancy, lactation, cognitive impairment, active blood thinners (excluding low-dose aspirin/NSAIDs), and known bleeding disorders or uncorrected coagulopathy (platelets ≤ 80,000 or INR ≥ 1.5).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A mammographic x-ray system is a device intended to be used to produce radiographs of the breast. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
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July 19, 2017
XPress BCD, LLC Peter Kremers, M.D. 6024 White Flint Drive Frederick, MD 21702
Re: K163388
Trade/Device Name: XPress BCD Breast Compression Device Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1710 Regulation Name: Mammographic x-ray System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: POY Dated: June 9, 2017 Received: June 12, 2017
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K163388
Device Name XPress BCD®
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Xpress BCD is a reusable device indicated for use with stereotactic biopsy platforms to apply temporary focal mechanical compression to a stereotactic breast biopsy site to achieve hemostasis.
Rx Only. Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
| 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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## K163388 510(K) SUMMARY
July 17, 2017
#### 1.0 SPONSOR
Peter Kremers, MD (Contact person) 6024 White Flint Drive Frederick, MD 21702 T: 301.401.5853 E: peterkremers@comcast.net
#### NAME OF DEVICE 2.0
Trade name: XPress BCD® Breast Compression Device Common name: Post Breast Biopsy Hemostatic Breast Compression Device
#### CLASSIFICATION OF DEVICE 3.0
Classification: Class II Product Code: POY
Regulation Number: 892.1710
Classification Panel: Radiology
#### 4.0 PREDICATE DEVICE
Device Trade Name: Biopsy Digit S and Biopsy Digit SL 510(k) Control Number: K113607 Product Code: IZH Manufacturer: Giotto USA, LLC, Wichita, KS
#### 5.0 INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Xpress BCD is a reusable device indicated for use with stereotactic biopsy platforms to apply temporary focal mechanical compression to a stereotactic breast biopsy site to achieve hemostasis. Rx Only. Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION 6.0
The XPress BCD device is an accessory used in conjunction stereotactic breast biopsy devices.
The XPress BCD is comprised of Delrin® DuPont (acetal homopolymer resin, Delrin 150NC010), or similar material. There are three (3) independent XPress BCD device configurations that are provided as a set: configuration 1 (large flat), configuration 2 (modified pyramidal), and configuration 3 (modified spherical). These different configurations are used based on the biopsy site being treated. The Xpress design includes a mechanical slot for attaching to compression paddles of mammographic x-ray systems
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The XPress BCD is used in conjunction with the XPress BCD Cover (K863853; classification JAA; manufactured by Preferred Medical Products, Ducktown, TN). It is used to enclose the XPress BCD for use as intended. The XPress BCD Cover, is a sterile, singleuse covering. The XPress BCD Cover is a 4 X 5 inches covering of a 0.002 mm thick polyethylene blend material, and its closure system is a round or oblong synthetic rubber band made of a polyisoprene polymer, measuring 2 X 1/8 X 1/16 inches. The XPress BCD Cover is packaged with the XPress BCD or may be purchased separately.
#### 7.0 BIOCOMPATIBILITY
The Xpress BCD device does not come in direct or indirect contact with the patient as intended for use. Biocompatibility testing has not been performed on the XPress BCD.
#### 8.0 STERILIZATION AND CLEANING
The XPress BCD is a non-sterile, reusable device. The Xpress BCD device does not come in direct or indirect contact with patients during breast biopsy procedures. The Xpress BCD compression device is to be covered by a sterile, single-use XPress BCD Cover prior to use as intended.
The XPress BCD device, without protective covering, must be cleaned, disinfected, and inspected prior to use on a patient, including between biopsies on the same patient, using an EPA-registered disinfectant that achieves intermediate level of disinfection with a tuberculocidal claim.
#### 9.0 CLINICAL TESTING
A prospective historical control single arm clinical study (NCT02327598) was conducted at one investigational site to evaluate the performance of the XPress BCD breast compression device to obtain hemostasis after stereotactic-guided breast biopsy following 120 biopsies in 118 female subjects with mammographic findings that warranted stereotactic biopsy. Five investigators and six assistants participated in this study; the 118 enrolled and treated subjects met the following inclusion criteria:
- Adult women: eighteen years of age and older. ●
- . Sites of calcification (size not restricted) and/or breast lesions (masses) ≤ 1.5 cm in diameter deemed suspicious by radiologist/ breast surgeon.
- Provided written informed consent.
None of the 118 enrolled and treated subjects met the study's criteria for exclusion:
- Pregnancy.
- Lactation.
- Cognitive impairment.
- . On active blood thinners including, but not limited to, warfarin, clopidogrel and heparin. Low dose aspirin or non-steroidal medication are not subject to this requirement.
- A known bleeding disorder or uncorrected coagulopathy with a platelet count of ≤ . 80,000 and/or an international normalized ratio of ≥ 1.5.
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- Note : Coagulation parameters were not routinely performed unless suspicion of . coagulopathy including known deficiencies such as Factor VIII and XI, Diffuse Intravascular Coagulation, Uremia, Liver Failure, Myeloproliferative Disorder, Alpha 2 Antiplasmin deficiency, Monoclonal Gammopathy, and Lupus Anticoagulant).
Follow-up after discharge included phone contact after 24 hours and 7 days. Patients were asked to return if they developed significant bruising greater than 3 cm in diameter, a new lump at the biopsy site, increasing pain, or signs of infection including redness, increased warmth, or increased temperature. Returning patients out to one week were evaluated clinically as well as with ultrasound of the biopsy site.
Additionally, all 65 of the 120 original biopsy sites deemed evaluable for evidence of fat necrosis were reviewed at one year. Evaluable sites required the absence of interval surgical biopsy/lumpectomy and mammograms available for review at one year following biopsy and mechanical compression.
The primary clinical performance measure / adverse effect were hematoma formation. Hematoma was defined as a new three dimensional mass (> 0.52 cm') detected on standard post-biopsy full- field mammography. Incidence and size of delayed hematomas were also noted. Unanticipated adverse events were defined as any serious adverse effect on health, safety, or any life-threatening problem or death caused by or associated with the device. No unanticipated adverse events were noted during the course of the study and follow-up evaluation.
Table 9-1 summarizes demographics and performance measures for 120 biopsy procedures performed on 118 enrolled and treated clinical study patients. Immediate post-compression hematoma was detected by primary investigators in 9/120 biopsies (7.5%). Additional delayed hematomas detected out to one week after biopsy were found following 4/120 (3.2%) of the biopsies. No mammographic evidence of fat necrosis was noted at one-year post-biopsy in a subgroup of 65 subjects who had not been subject to open biopsy or lumpectomy and were evaluated with mammography at one year post-biopsy. All biopsy sites meeting the criteria for evaluation were assessed for mammographic for evidence of fat necrosis by both the primary study and independent mammographers.
Table 9-1. Demographics and Performance Measures across 118 Patients and 120 Biopsy Sites
| Measur<br>e | Age<br>(yrs) | Breast<br>Density | Breast<br>Compression<br>(mm) | Calcs/<br>Other* | Cores | Compression<br>Time (min) | Hematoma | Hematoma<br>Size (cm³) | Delayed<br>Hematoma | Fat<br>Necrosis |
|-------------|--------------|-------------------|-------------------------------|------------------|-------|---------------------------|-----------------|------------------------|--------------------------------|-----------------|
| Total | | | | 80/ 40 | | | 9/120<br>(7.5%) | | 4/120 (3.3%) | 0/65 |
| Averag<br>e | 57 | 2 | 65 | | 9.8 | 11 | | 4.4 | | |
| Range | 34-<br>79 | 1-4 | 30-103 | | 5-24 | 10-20 | | 1.0-12.1 | Occurred on<br>days 2, 5, 7, 7 | |
*80 sites were clusters of calcification. 40 sites were other targets, including masses, densities, and sites of architectural distortion.
Table 9-2 provides the results from two independent mammographers' examinations; one found hematomas on immediate post-biopsy imaging following 7/120 (5.8%) of biopsy procedures and the other in 9/120 (7.5%). Neither noted any mammographic evidence of fat necrosis in the 65 subjects who did not proceed to open biopsy or lumpectomy and for whom mammography at one year post-biopsy was available for review.
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| Reviewer | Hematoma | Average<br>Hematoma<br>Size (cm3) | Fat Necrosis |
|----------|------------------|-----------------------------------|--------------|
| A | 7/120<br>(5.80%) | 5.6 | 0/65 |
| B | 9/120<br>(7.5%) | 5.7 | 0/65 |
| | | Table 9-2. Independent Imaging Review across 118 Patients and 120 Biopsy Sites | |
|--|--|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|
| | | | |
Of the 120 original biopsy sites. 65 were evaluable for evidence of fat necrosis as surgical biopsy/lumpectomy had not been performed and mammograms were available for review at one year following biopsy and mechanical compression.
Table 9-3 presents assessments reported by study staff and the 118 subjects. Most assessments are reported per biopsy site (N=120), however, post-study satisfaction was reported per patient (N=118).
Table 9-3. Staff and Subject Reported Outcomes across 118 Patients and 120 Biopsy Sites
| | Staff-Reported Evaluation | Subject-Reported Pain | | | Subject-Reported Satisfaction | | |
|-------------------|---------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------|-------------|------|---------------------------------------------|---------------------|---------------------|
| | | Procedure | Compression | Post | 0-hour | 24-hour | 1-7 day |
| # Biopsy<br>Sites | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 115/118<br>patients | 113/118<br>patients |
| Average | 5 | 2 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.2 |
| Criteria<br>Rang | -5= extreme degradation<br>5= extreme enhancement | 0 = no pain<br>10 = sever pain | | | 1 = great experience<br>5 = poor experience | | |
Note: Staff evaluation compared their impressions on the use of mechanical compression on workflow relative to the use of standard manual compression using a 10 point scale (-5 extreme degradation to +5 extreme enhancement of workflow). The effect on workflow closely mirrored staff estimates of net time saved or lost (in minutes) relative to standard manual compression (assuming that they would have been responsible for performing manual breast compression).
#### SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE FEATURES 10.0
During breast biopsy procedures, the XPress BCD is used to apply direct mechanical compression to the biopsy site, as a replacement for standard manual compression. The XPress BCD is inserted into the stereo guide compression paddle, and pressure is applied mechanically by the paddle and attached XPress BCD device. Before insertion into the compression paddle, the XPress BCD is placed inside, and enclosed by, a sterile XPress BCD Cover, so that the device does not come in direct contact with the patient. Further, sterile 4 X 4 gauze pads are placed between the covered XPress BCD device and the patient, which is an additional barrier to direct contact with the patient.
The XPress BCD Breast Compression Device, is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed, commercially available Biopsy Digit S and Biopsy Digit SL (K113607). manufactured by Giotto USA, LLC, Wichita, KS 67226. The XPress device does not introduce any technological characteristic differences that raise questions of safety or effectiveness; to establish this, a list of comparative features and their similarities and differences is provided in the table below:
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| Table 10 -1. Comparison of Similarities and Differences between Biopsy Digit S and | |
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| Biopsy Digit SL (K113607) and XPress BCD | |
| COMPARISON | PREDICATE DEVICE:<br>BIOPSY DIGIT S AND<br>BIOPSY DIGIT SL | SUBJECT DEVICE:<br>XPRESS BCD | SUBSTANTIALLY<br>EQUIVALENT |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | The Biopsy Digit S and<br>SL are intended to be<br>used for mammographic<br>procedures requiring<br>stereotactic guidance,<br>such as fine needle<br>aspiration, needle biopsy<br>and guide wire placement. | The XPress BCD is intended<br>to be used for mammographic<br>procedures requiring<br>stereotactic guidance. The<br>device is indicated for focal<br>mechanical compression of<br>biopsy sites to achieve and<br>maintain hemostasis. | Yes. Intended for use in<br>mammographic<br>procedures requiring<br>stereotactic guidance.<br>SE demonstrated by<br>well-controlled clinical<br>trial. |
| Intended<br>Population | The target population<br>consists of female patients<br>undergoing stereotactic<br>guided mammographic<br>biopsy procedures. | The target population consists<br>of female patients undergoing<br>stereotactic guided<br>mammographic biopsy<br>procedures. | Yes. |
| Prescription Use | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Device Class | Class II | Class II | Yes |
| Device | System, X-Ray,<br>Mammographic | Post Breast Biopsy Hemostatic<br>Breast Compression Device | Yes. Regulation<br>Description is<br>Mammographic x-ray<br>system. SE<br>demonstrated by well-<br>controlled clinical trial. |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 892.1710<br>(a) Identification. A<br>mammographic x-ray<br>system is a device<br>intended to be used to<br>produce radiographs of<br>the breast. This generic<br>type of device may<br>include signal analysis<br>and display equipment,<br>patient and equipment<br>supports, component<br>parts, and accessories.<br>(b) Classification. Class<br>II. | 21 CFR 892.1710<br>(a) Identification. A<br>mammographic x-ray system<br>is a device intended to be used<br>to produce radiographs of the<br>breast. This generic type of<br>device may include signal<br>analysis and display<br>equipment, patient and<br>equipment supports,<br>component parts, and<br>accessories.<br>(b) Classification. Class II. | Yes |
| Product Code | IZH | POY | Yes. Product Codes<br>included in Regulation<br>Number 892.1710. SE<br>demonstrated by well-<br>controlled clinical trial. |
| Used for<br>mammographic<br>procedures<br>requiring<br>stereotactic<br>guidance | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Regulation<br>Description | Mammographic x-ray<br>system. | Mammographic x-ray system. | Yes |
| Provided Sterile or<br>Non-Sterile | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Yes |
| COMPARISON | PREDICATE DEVICE:<br>BIOPSY DIGIT S AND<br>BIOPSY DIGIT SL | SUBJECT DEVICE:<br>XPRESS BCD | SUBSTANTIALLY<br>EQUIVALENT |
| User interface<br>software | Yes | No | Yes. No differences in<br>safety or effectiveness<br>are introduced |
| Electro-mechanical<br>mechanisms | Yes | Yes* | Yes. |
| Computer interface<br>to store images | Yes | No | Yes. No differences in<br>safety or effectiveness<br>are introduced |
| Computer interface<br>to determine<br>coordinates for<br>needle positioning | Yes | No | Yes. No differences in<br>safety or effectiveness<br>are introduced |
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"Though the subject device does not contain any electro-mechanisms, when attached to a stereotactic breast biopsy device it may be moved either manually or electro-mechanically via that device.
#### 11.0 SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
The XPress BCD, and the claimed predicate device, the Biopsy Digit S and Biopsy Digit SL device, are accessories used during stereotactic-guided breast biopsy procedures including breast biopsies. The XPress BCD device and the predicate device have the same general intended use – they are accessories for mammographic procedures requiring stereotactic guidance including breast biopsies. The XPress device does not introduce any technological characteristic differences that raise questions of safety or effectiveness. The XPress BCD device has been demonstrated to be as safe and effective as the predicate device for intended use in a prospective, single site single arm historical control clinical study (NCT02327598). There are no additional significant questions of safety or effectiveness.
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