iVAS 8g Bone Biopsy Kit, iVAS 11g Bone Biopsy Kit, iVAS 10g Bone Biopsy Kit
Applicant
Stryker Corporation
Product Code
KNW · Gastroenterology, Urology
Decision Date
Oct 5, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 876.1075
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Stryker iVAS® Bone Biopsy Kit can be used as a biopsy tool to remove sample tissue from bone or vertebral body using a coring, cutting or aspiration technique.
Device Story
Manual biopsy tool for bone or vertebral body tissue sampling; utilizes coring, cutting, or aspiration techniques. Kit includes coaxial biopsy needle, obturator, and syringe; used with separately sold access cannula and stylet. Operated by healthcare professionals in clinical settings. Principle of operation relies on manual suction to extract tissue samples. Output is a physical tissue biopsy specimen for diagnostic evaluation. Benefits include minimally invasive tissue acquisition for clinical decision-making.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical testing was performed. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, including axial/non-axial torque, compressive force, axial tensile force, and impact testing, all of which met acceptance criteria.
Indicated for patients in need of bone or vertebral body tissue diagnostics via coring, cutting, or aspiration biopsy techniques.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A gastroenterology-urology biopsy instrument is a device used to remove, by cutting or aspiration, a specimen of tissue for microscopic examination. This generic type of device includes the biopsy punch, gastrointestinal mechanical biopsy instrument, suction biopsy instrument, gastro-urology biopsy needle and needle set, and nonelectric biopsy forceps. This section does not apply to biopsy instruments that have specialized uses in other medical specialty areas and that are covered by classification regulations in other parts of the device classification regulations.
Predicate Devices
Coaxial Bone and Vertebral Body Biopsy Needle (K070091)
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October 5, 2017 Stryker Corporation Ms. Kristi Ashton Staff Regulatory Affairs Specialist 4100 E. Milham Avenue Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001
Re: K172558
Trade/Device Name: Stryker iVAS Bone Biopsy Kit . Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.1075 Regulation Name: Gastroenterology-Urology Biopsy Instrument Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KNW Dated: August 23, 2017 Received: August 24, 2017
Dear Ms. Ashton:
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 pror 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, 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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Enclosure
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#### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K172558
Device Name Stryker iVAS® Bone Biopsy Kit
Indications for Use (Desarbe) The Stryker iVAS® Bone Biopsy Kit can be used as a biopsy tool to remove sample tissue from bone or vertebral body using a coring, cutting or aspiration technique.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | <span style="font-size: 20px">☑</span> |
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| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) | <span style="font-size: 20px">☐</span> |
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# K172558 510(k) Summary
#### 1. Submitter
| a. 510(k) Owner: | Stryker Instruments<br>4100 E. Milham Avenue<br>Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001<br>USA<br>Ph: +1-269-323-7700<br>Fax: +1-269-324-5412 |
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| b. FDA Establishment<br>Registration Number: | 1811755 |
| c. Contact Person: | Kristi Ashton, BSN, RN<br>Staff Regulatory Affairs Specialist<br>Regulatory Affairs<br>Instruments Division<br>Stryker Corporation<br>Ph: +1-269-389-5929<br>Fax: +1-269-389-5412<br>Kristi.Ashton@Stryker.com |
| d. Date Submitted: | October 2, 2017 |
## 2. Subject Device Name
Trade Name: Stryker iVAS® Bone Biopsy Kit Common Name: Instrument, Biopsy Product Codes: KNW
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K172558 Stryker iVAS® Bone Biopsy Kit
#### Regulation: 21CFR876.1075 3. Legally Marketed Predicate Device
#### Predicate Device: Coaxial Bone and Vertebral Body Biopsy Needle (K070091) Reference Device: Stryker iVAS® 8G Bone Biopsy Kit (K141673) 4. Device Description
The Stryker iVAS® Bone Biopsy Kit can be used as a biopsy tool to remove sample tissue from bone or vertebral body using a coring, cutting or aspiration technique. The subject device is disposable, intended for single use, and is provided sterile to the end user. The mechanism of action for obtaining a biopsy is manual and the principle of operation is through suction. The biopsy device will be sold in a kit configuration consisting of a coaxial biopsy needle, obturator and syringe. The subject biopsy kit is used with an access cannula and stylet of compatible size. The access cannula and stylet are sold separately and are Class I exempt per 21 CFR 888.4200, product code OAR (injector, vertebroplasty (does not contain cement).
#### 5. Intended Use/Indications for use
The Stryker iVAS® Bone Biopsy Kit can be used as a biopsy tool to remove sample tissue from bone or vertebral body using a coring, cutting or aspiration technique.
#### 6. Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Device
### Table 5-1 Comparison of Technological Characteristics
| Description | Stryker iVAS® Biopsy Kit<br>(Subject) | Coaxial Bone and Vertebral Body<br>Biopsy Needle<br>(K070091)<br>(Predicate) |
|---------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Classification | Class II | Class II |
| Product code | KNW, Instrument, Biopsy | KNW, Instrument, Biopsy |
| Description | Stryker iVAS® Biopsy Kit<br>(Subject) | Coaxial Bone and Vertebral Body<br>Biopsy Needle<br>(K070091)<br>(Predicate) |
| Indications for use | The Stryker iVAS® Bone Biopsy<br>Kit can be used as a biopsy tool to<br>remove sample tissue from bone<br>or vertebral body using a coring,<br>cutting or aspiration technique. | This device is intended for use by<br>a physician performing a bone or<br>vertebral body biopsy using a<br>coring, cutting, or aspiration<br>technique. |
| Intended use/target<br>population | Used in patients in need of a bone<br>or vertebral body tissue<br>diagnostics | Used in patients in need of a bone<br>or vertebral body tissue<br>diagnostics |
| Gauge<br>Configurations | 8G,10G,11G | 10G, 11G, 13G |
| Biopsy needle<br>Dimensions | The differences in the dimensions<br>are nominal across the gauge<br>sizes. | The differences in the dimensions<br>are nominal across the gauge sizes. |
| Biopsy Needle-<br>Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Biopsy Needle<br>Handle Material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Biopsy needle<br>sheath (safety<br>feature) | Plastic | Plastic |
| Penetration depth | There are nominal differences in<br>the penetration depth of the<br>subject and predicate devices. | There are nominal differences in<br>the penetration depth of the subject<br>and predicate devices. |
| Jaw size | There are nominal differences in<br>the jaw size of the subject and<br>predicate devices. | There are nominal differences in<br>the jaw size of the subject and<br>predicate devices. |
| Brush Size (diameter<br>and depth) | N/A | N/A |
| Obturator Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Description | Stryker iVAS® Biopsy Kit<br>(Subject) | Coaxial Bone and Vertebral Body<br>Biopsy Needle<br>(K070091)<br>(Predicate) |
| Obturator Handle<br>Material | Plastic | Stainless Steel |
| Sterilization method | Gamma Irradiation, VDmax25 | Ethylene Oxide (Eo) |
| Sterilization<br>assurance level | 10-6 | 10-6 |
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### 8. Non-Clinical
Biocompatibility:
The materials of construction for the Stryker iVAS ® Bone Biopsy Kit have not changed since the device was originally cleared via K032943 (10G, 11G) and K141673 (8G). Therefore, biocompatibility testing is not required.
#### Bench:
The following bench testing was conducted on the subject Stryker iVAS® Bone Biopsy Kit. The testing was conducted in a manner as similar as possible to how the biopsy device will be used by the healthcare professional.
Axial Torque and Non-axial Torque (11G) was performed to verify torsional performance of the subject device. All samples surpassed all acceptance criteria.
Compressive force testing was completed on the obturator (10G) to simulate compression during clinical use. All samples surpassed all acceptance criteria.
Axial Tensile Force (10G) was performed to verify the functional performance of the subject device at T=0. All samples surpassed all acceptance criteria.
Compressive Force and Axial Tensile Force was performed on the obturator (11G) to verify functional and compressive performance. All samples surpassed all acceptance criteria.
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Impact and Axial Compressive testing was to verify the impact and compressive performance of the subject device. All samples surpassed all acceptance criteria.
Impact testing was performed on the subject device to confirm functional specifications. All samples surpassed all acceptance criteria.
The acceptance criteria for the predicate devices is similar to the acceptance criteria for the subject bone biopsy kit, demonstrating equivalence of the subject device to the predicate biopsy devices.
#### 9. Clinical Testing
No clinical testing was deemed necessary for this 510(k).
#### 10. Substantial Equivalence Conclusion
The Stryker iVAS ® Bone Biopsy Kit and predicate devices have the same fundamental scientific technology, principal of operation and mode of action.
The addition of bone to the intended use for the subject device does not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness. A review of recalls, Maude data, clinical literature, and a risk review was completed. There are no new or previously unidentified complications or additional harms associated with the use of biopsy needles when the indication is expanded to include bone.
Although there are a few differences in the technological characteristics of the subject and predicate devices, they are insignificant overall. The technological differences between the subject and predicate devices do not raise new types of safety and effectiveness questions. The performance testing completed proves that the subject device has the same performance characteristics as the predicate device.
Therefore it is proposed that the subject Stryker iVAS® Biopsy Kit is substantially equivalent to the predicate device (Coaxial Bone and Vertebral Body Biopsy Needle (K070091).
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