K171158 · Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · KNS · Nov 17, 2017 · Gastroenterology, Urology
Device Facts
Record ID
K171158
Device Name
Single Use Electrosurgical knife
Applicant
Olympus Medical Systems Corp.
Product Code
KNS · Gastroenterology, Urology
Decision Date
Nov 17, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 876.4300
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
These instruments have been designed to be used with Olympus endoscopes and electrosurgical units to cut tissue within the digestive tract using high-frequency current. These instruments are indicated for the induction of sterile normal saline into the submucosa to lift mucosal lesions using direct visualization through an endoscope.
Device Story
Single-use electrosurgical knife designed for Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD); integrates saline feeding function with high-frequency tissue cutting. Device used with compatible endoscopes and electrosurgical units; operated by physicians during endoscopic procedures. Saline induction lifts mucosal lesions; high-frequency current enables tissue cutting under direct visualization. Benefits include combined functionality for lifting and cutting, facilitating ESD procedures. Device is sterile, single-use, and disposable.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Performance evaluated using ex-vivo porcine digestive tract models (esophagus, stomach, colon). Tests compared cutting efficacy, mucosal lift size, and thermal damage against predicate devices. Additional testing included knife operation, dimensional verification, durability, shelf-life (ASTM F1980-16), sterilization (ISO 11135:2014), biocompatibility (ISO 10993), and electromagnetic/electrical safety.
Technological Characteristics
Endoscopic electrosurgical knife with integrated saline irrigation channel. Materials validated per ISO 10993. Sterilization via ethylene oxide (ISO 11135). Electrical safety per AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-2-2, and IEC 60601-2-18. Shelf-life validated per ASTM F1980-16. Device is a standalone accessory for use with external electrosurgical generators and endoscopes.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring endoscopic mucosal lesion lifting and tissue cutting within the digestive tract via high-frequency electrosurgery.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An endoscopic electrosurgical unit and accessories is a device used to perform electrosurgical procedures through an endoscope. This generic type of device includes the electrosurgical generator, patient plate, electric biopsy forceps, electrode, flexible snare, electrosurgical alarm system, electrosurgical power supply unit, electrical clamp, self-opening rigid snare, flexible suction coagulator electrode, patient return wristlet, contact jelly, adaptor to the cord for transurethral surgical instruments, the electric cord for transurethral surgical instruments, and the transurethral desiccator.
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November 17, 2017
Olympus Medical Systems Corp. % Daphney Germain-Kolawole Senior Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs Olympus Corporation of the Americas 3500 Corporate Parkway P.O. Box 610 Center Vallev. PA 18034-0610
Re: K171158
Trade/Device Name: Single Use Electrosurgical knife Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 876.4300 Regulation Name: Endoscopic Electrosurgical Unit and Accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: KNS Dated: October 20, 2017 Received: October 23, 2017
Dear Daphney Germain-Kolawole:
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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Benjamin R. Fisher, Ph.D. Director Division of Reproductive, Gastro-Renal, and Urological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K171158
Device Name
Single Use Electrosurgical Knife
Indications for Use (Describe)
These instruments have been designed to be used with Olympus endoscopes and electrosurgical units to cut tissue within the digestive tract using high-frequency current.
These instruments are indicated for the induction of sterile normal saline into the submucosa to lift mucosal lesions using direct visualization through an endoscope.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
2 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary
April 19, 2017
### I. General Information OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP. = Applicant: 2951 Ishikawa-cho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, Japan 192-8507 Establishment Registration No: 8010047 ■ Daphney Germain-Kolawole Official Correspondent: Senior Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs Olympus Corporation of the Americas 3500 Corporate Parkway PO Box 610 Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, USA Phone: 484-896-5691 FAX: 484-896-7128 Email: daphney.germain-kolawole@olympus.com = Manufacturer: Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd. 248-1 Okkonoki 2-chome Kuroishi-shi, Aomori, Japan 036-0357 Establishment Registration No.: 9614641 II. Device Identification ■ Device Trade Name: Single Use Electrosurgical knife ■ Common Name: Single Use Electrosurgical knife . Regulation Number: 876.4300 ■ Regulation Name: Endoscopic electrosurgical unit and accessories ■ Regulatory Class: II ■ Classification Panel: Gastroenterology and urology
- Product Code: KNS
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| Single Use Electrosurgical knife | | |
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| Primary Predicate Device1 | | |
| Device name | Applicant | 510(k)# |
| SINGLE USE<br>ELECTROSURGICAL KNIFE<br>SERIES | OLYMPUS MEDICAL<br>SYSTEMS CORPORATION | K092309 |
| Additional Predicate Device2 | | |
| Device name | Applicant | 510(k)# |
| ERBE WaterJet Model<br>ERBEJET®2 System with<br>HybridAPC Probe | ERBE USA, INC. | K143306 |
| Additional Predicate Device3 | | |
| Device name | Applicant | 510(k)# |
| ERBE HYBRID KNIFE | ERBE USA, INC. | K083608 |
# III. Predicate Device and Reference Devices Information
#### Device Description IV.
The subject device is an endoscopic electrosurgical knife incorporating the saline feeding function for Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD). The indications for use of the subject device is a combination of predicate devices 1 and 2.
#### V. Indications for Use
These instruments have been designed to be used with Olympus endoscopes and electrosurgical units to cut tissue within the digestive tract using high-frequency current. These instruments are indicated for the induction of sterile normal saline into the submucosa to lift mucosal lesions using direct visualization through an endoscope.
# VI. Comparison of Technological Characteristics
Compared to the primary predicate device (KD-620LR, K092309), the subject device has a different knife shape. Additionally, the subject device incorporates the saline feeding function for ESD procedures which is an equivalent function available in both predicate device 2 (HybridAPC Probe, K143306) and predicate device 3 (ERBE HYBRID KNIFE, K083608).
## VII. Summary of non-clinical testing
- Performance testing was conducted to demonstrate the essential performance of the subject device and confirmed that the subject device works as intended with the compatible devices. Additionally, the results of the tests below were evaluated as substantially equivalent to the cited predicate devices.
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K171158
### <Test A>
A test to evaluate the performance to cut the digestive tract mucosa and compare the result with that of the predicate device. The subject device and the primary predicate device 1 (KD-620LR, K092309) were compared for the equivalency in cutting the ex-vivo porcine digestive tract mucosa (esophagus, stomach, and colon).
### <Test B>
A test to evaluate the lifting of the digestive tract mucosa and compare the size of mucosal lift with that of the predicate device. The subject device and the predicate device 3 (Hybridknife, K083608) were compared for the equivalency in lifting of the ex-vivo porcine digestive tract mucosa (esophagus, stomach, and colon).
### <Test C>
A test composed of the test items "cut the mucosa" and "lift the mucosa by induction of saline to the submucosal layer" to compare the degree of thermal damage on the ex-vivo porcine digestive tract (esophagus, stomach, and colon) wall caused by the subject device and that caused by the predicate device 3 (Hybridknife, K083608). The histological study was carried out to evaluate the degree of thermal damage.
<Other performance testing>
- > Knife operation with the compatible endoscopes
- >> Dimension of each part of the knife
- > General durability
- Risk analysis was carried out in accordance with established in-house acceptance criteria based on ISO 14971:2007. The design verification tests and their acceptance criteria were identified and performed as a result of this risk analysis assessment.
- Shelf-life testing was conducted based on an accelerated aging test in accordance with ASTM F1980-16, the standard guide for accelerated aging of sterile barrier systems for medical devices. Three-year aging test will be performed to demonstrate longer stability and support the results of the accelerated aging test.
- Sterilization validation was carried out with Methods Half-cycle approach in accordance with ISO 11135:2014.
- Biocompatibility testing was performed in accordance with the FDA Guidance, Use of International Standard ISO-10993, 'Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing within a risk management process' issued on June 16, 2016.
- Electromagnetic compatibility, electric safety, and thermal safety had been confirmed.
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The following standards have been applied to the Single Use Electrosurgical knife.
- > ISO 11135
- > ASTM F1980-16
- > ISO 10993-1
- > AAMI/ANSI/ISO 10993-5
- > AAMI/ANSI/ISO 10993-10
- > ISO 10993-11
- > AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1
- > IEC 60601-1-2
- > IEC 60601-1-6
- > IEC 60601-2-2
- > IEC 60601-2-18
- > ISO 14971
### VIII. Conclusion
Compared to the predicate devices, the proposed design modifications to the Single Use Electrosurgical Knife were verified and validated and do not raise any significant issues with safety and effectiveness. Therefore, the subject device is substantially equivalent to the cited predicate devices.
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