Bowel Management Device, Bowel Management Irrigation Set
K180026 · Applied Medical Technology, Inc. · KNT · Jun 1, 2018 · Gastroenterology, Urology
Device Facts
Record ID
K180026
Device Name
Bowel Management Device, Bowel Management Irrigation Set
Applicant
Applied Medical Technology, Inc.
Product Code
KNT · Gastroenterology, Urology
Decision Date
Jun 1, 2018
Decision
SESK
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 876.5980
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Bowel Management Device is intended to instill fluids through a stoma into the colon to promote evacuation of the contents of the lower bowel through the anus and is intended to be an aid in the management of fecal incontinence. The catheter is placed and maintained in a percutaneously prepared opening, such as a cecostomy or appendicostomy. The Bowel Management Device is intended to be used in children and adults. The Bowel Management Irrigation Set is intended to allow connection between a compatible bowel management device and the delivery tubing of an irrigation/enema bag system.
Device Story
Indwelling low-profile catheter; facilitates antegrade colonic irrigation to manage fecal incontinence. Device inserted through stoma into colon; secured by internal retention balloon. External bolster includes balloon fill-valve, interlock irrigation port, and safety plug. Irrigation set connects catheter to external irrigation/enema bag system via rotating lock or ENFit connector. Fluids instilled directly into colon to promote lower bowel evacuation. Used in clinical or home settings; operated by patients or caregivers. Benefits include non-invasive bowel evacuation management via stoma. Device features anti-reflux valve and MR conditional status.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance testing included strap/tube tensile testing, overmold bond strength, stoma pullout, leak testing, and flow rate testing. Balloon integrity and performance evaluated per ASTM F2528-06. Connector performance evaluated per ISO 80369-3 (fluid leakage, stress cracking, separation resistance). All components met or exceeded design specifications.
Indicated for children and adults requiring antegrade colonic irrigation for fecal incontinence management via a percutaneously prepared stoma (e.g., cecostomy or appendicostomy).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A gastrointestinal tube and accessories is a device that consists of flexible or semi-rigid tubing used for instilling fluids into, withdrawing fluids from, splinting, or suppressing bleeding of the alimentary tract. This device may incorporate an integral inflatable balloon for retention or hemostasis. This generic type of device includes the hemostatic bag, irrigation and aspiration catheter (gastric, colonic, etc.), rectal catheter, sterile infant gavage set, gastrointestinal string and tubes to locate internal bleeding, double lumen tube for intestinal decompression or intubation, feeding tube, gastroenterostomy tube, Levine tube, nasogastric tube, single lumen tube with mercury weight balloon for intestinal intubation or decompression, and gastro-urological irrigation tray (for gastrological use).
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls). The barium enema retention catheter and tip with or without a bag that is a gastrointestinal tube and accessory or a gastronomy tube holder accessory is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.(2) Class I (general controls) for the dissolvable nasogastric feed tube guide for the nasogastric tube. The class I device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to § 876.9.
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June 1, 2018
Applied Medical Technology, Inc. Joshua Meinke Quality / Regulatory Affairs Supervisor 8006 Katherine Boulevard Brecksville, OH 44141
Re: K180026
> Trade/Device Name: Bowel Management Device and Irrigation Set Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 876.5980 Regulation Name: Gastrointestinal Tube and Accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: KNT, EXD, PIF Dated: April 23, 2018 Received: April 26, 2018
Dear Joshua Meinke:
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. However, you are responsible to determine that the medical devices you use as components in the kit have either been determined as substantially equivalent under the premarket notification process (Section 510(k) of the act), or were legally on the market prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments. Please note: If you purchase your device components in bulk (i.e., unfinished) and further process (e.g., sterilize) you must submit a new 510(k) before including these components in your kit/tray. The general controls 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,
Joyce M. Whang -S
for 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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K180026
Device Name Bowel Management Device and Irrigation Set
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Bowel Management Device is intended to instill fluids through a stoma into the colon to promote evacuation of the contents of the lower bowel through the anus and is intended to be an aid in the management of fecal incontinence. The catheter is placed and maintained in a percutaneously prepared opening, such as a cecostomy or appendicostomy. The Bowel Management Device is intended to be used in children and adults.
The Bowel Management Irrigation Set is intended to allow connection between a compatible bowel management device and the delivery tubing of an irrigation/enema bag system.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| <div> <span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </div> | <div> <span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div> |
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## SECTION - 5
### 510(k) Summary
#### Bowel Management Device and Irrigation Set
| Date Prepared: | May 31, 2018 |
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| Submitter: | Applied Medical Technology, Inc.<br>8006 Katherine Boulevard<br>Brecksville, OH 44141<br>Phone: 440-717-4000<br>Fax: 440-717-4200<br>Contact Person: Joshua Meinke – Quality / Regulatory Affairs Supervisor<br>Email: Joshua.meinke@appliedmedical.net |
| Device<br>Information: | Trade/Device Name: Bowel Management Device and Irrigation Set<br>Common Name: Gastrointestinal Tube<br>Classification Name: 21 CFR 876.5980: Gastrointestinal tube and<br>accessories;<br>21 CFR 876.5895: Ostomy irrigator.<br>Product Code: KNT, EXD, PIF<br>Regulatory Class: II<br>Review Panel: Gastroenterology and Urology |
| Predicate<br>Device: | Primary Predicate: Cook Chait Cecostomy Catheter (K982500)<br>Reference Device: AMT Low Profile Balloon Feeding Device (K161413) |
| Intended Use: | The Bowel Management Device is intended to instill fluids through a stoma<br>into the colon to promote evacuation of the contents of the lower bowel<br>through the anus and is intended to be an aid in the management of fecal<br>incontinence. The catheter is placed and maintained in a percutaneously<br>prepared opening, such as a cecostomy or appendicostomy. The Bowel<br>Management Device is intended to be used in children and adults.<br>The Bowel Management Irrigation Set is intended to allow connection<br>between a compatible bowel management device and the delivery tubing of an<br>irrigation/enema bag system. |
| Device<br>Description: | The Bowel Management Device is an indwelling low profile catheter used to<br>promote evacuation of the lower bowel through antegrade colonic flushing. It<br>consists of an internal retention balloon and a flexible external bolster with a<br>balloon fill-valve, interlock irrigation port, and safety plug. The catheter is<br>inserted through the stoma and into the colon and is secured by the internal<br>retention balloon when inflated. The Bowel Management Irrigation Set has a<br>connector on one end that connects to the interlock on the catheter and an<br>adapter on the other end to connect to the irrigation/enema delivery system.<br>Fluids can then be instilled directly into the colon through the catheter. |
| Technological<br>Characteristics: | Antegrade colonic irrigation is the technological principle for both the subject<br>and predicate device. It is based on the use of a stoma to instill fluids into the<br>colon to evacuate the contents of the lower bowel through the anus. At a high<br>level, the subject and predicate devices are based on the following same<br>technological elements:<br>• Catheter tubing – to instill fluids into the colon<br>• External and internal bolster – to secure the device to the abdominal<br>wall and prevent inward or outward migration of the device<br>• Plug on external bolster – to prevent leakage<br>• Introducer/stiffener – to facilitate placement of the device<br>• Irrigation set/access adapter - connects the catheter to the delivery system<br>The following technological differences exist between the subject and<br>predicate device:<br>• The subject device is made of a soft, flexible silicone, while the<br>predicate is made of urethane/polyurethane<br>• The subject device uses a balloon as the internal bolster instead of the<br>catheter coiling like the predicate<br>• The subject device features one central outlet instead of having three<br>side ports like the predicate device<br>• The subject device comes in various sizes to accommodate different<br>stoma diameters and lengths and the predicate device is available in<br>three adjustable sizes<br>• The subject device has an anti-reflux valve<br>• The subject device has an irrigation set that rotates to lock into place<br>• The subject device has an ENFit connector option for the irrigation<br>set<br>• The subject device is MR conditional |
| Biocompatibility<br>Testing: | The Bowel Management Tube in its final finished form is identical to the Low<br>Profile Balloon Feeding Device (K161413) in formulation, processing,<br>sterilization, and geometry, and no other chemicals have been added (eg.<br>plasticizers, fillers, additives, cleaning agents, and mold release agents), so no<br>additional testing was required for this submission. |
| Performance<br>Testing: | AMT conducted various performance tests on the components contained<br>within the Bowel Management Device. Testing found that all components<br>and materials met or exceeded design specifications established by AMT.<br><br>In addition to testing included in K161413, bench tests have been carried out<br>on to compare performance to the primary predicate. The additional tests<br>carried out included:<br>Strap Tensile Testing Tube Tensile Testing Minimum Overmold Bond Strength Stoma Pullout 2 Minute Leak Test Flow Rate Test Testing per ASTM F2528-06: Balloon Integrity in Simulated Gastric Fluid Balloon volume maintenance Balloon size and shaft size Balloon concentricity Balloon integrity Testing per 80369-3: Fluid leakage Stress cracking Resistance to separation from axial load Resistance to separation from unscrewing Resistance to overriding Disconnection by unscrewing The Bowel Management Devices meet all the acceptance criteria and<br>performed comparable to or better than the primary predicate. |
| Conclusion: | The Bowel Management Device can be found substantially equivalent to the<br>predicate device cleared under K982500 in intended use, performance, and<br>principles of operation. The AMT Bowel Management Device is also<br>identical to the LPBFD cleared in K161413, so the technological<br>characteristics do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness. |
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