K182497 · Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · GEI · Jan 15, 2019 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K182497
Device Name
OsteoCool RF Ablation System
Applicant
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.
Product Code
GEI · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Jan 15, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The OsteoCool™ RF Ablation System is intended for: · Palliative treatment in spinal procedures by ablation of metastatic malignant lesions in a vertebral body. Coagulation and ablation of tissue in bone during surgical procedures including palliation of pain associated with metastatic lesions involving bone in patients who have failed or are not candidates for standard therapy. · Ablation of benign bone tumors such as osteoid osteoma.
Device Story
System delivers bipolar radiofrequency (RF) energy to bone tissue to induce cellular necrosis via thermal coagulation; includes RF generator, ablation probe, peristaltic pump for internal probe cooling, thermocouple monitor for temperature feedback, connector hub, and cart. Used in surgical procedures by physicians familiar with RF lesion techniques. Generator controls RF energy delivery and pump speed based on temperature feedback from thermocouple monitors placed around ablation zones. Output allows physician to perform targeted bone tumor ablation; benefits include pain palliation and treatment of benign bone tumors like osteoid osteoma. System operates in percutaneous, laparoscopic, or intraoperative settings.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical trials conducted. Evidence includes literature review of RFA for osteoid osteoma, bench-top validation comparing lesion dimensions in bovine liver/bone models against Uniblate predicate, and impedance testing in dry bovine bone to simulate osteoid osteoma environments. Verification testing confirmed mechanical, electrical, EMC, and biocompatibility compliance.
Technological Characteristics
Bipolar RF energy delivery; stainless steel active electrodes (7, 10, 15, 20 mm); polyimide insulation. System includes peristaltic pump for internal probe cooling. Complies with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-2, IEC 60601-1-2, and ISO 10993-1. Sterilization via EO (single use).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients with metastatic malignant lesions in a vertebral body requiring palliative treatment; patients with metastatic bone lesions causing pain who failed or are not candidates for standard therapy; and patients with benign bone tumors such as osteoid osteoma.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories is a device intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current.
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January 15, 2019
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. Ms. Laveeda Leflore Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist 1800 Pvramid Place Memphis, Tennessee 38132
Re: K182497
Trade/Device Name: OsteoCool RF Ablation System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical Cutting And Coagulation Device And Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEI Dated: December 14, 2018 Received: December 17, 2018
Dear Ms. Leflore:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmr/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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For Binita S. Ashar, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S. Director Division of Surgical Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K182497
Device Name OsteoCool™ RF Ablation System
| Indications for Use (Describe) | |
|--------------------------------|--|
|--------------------------------|--|
The OsteoCool™ RF Ablation System is intended for:
- · Palliative treatment in spinal procedures by ablation of metastatic malignant lesions in a vertebral body.
- Coagulation and ablation of tissue in bone during surgical procedures including palliation of pain associated with
metastatic lesions involving bone in patients who have failed or are not candidates for standard therapy.
· Ablation of benign bone tumors such as osteoid osteoma.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| <span style="font-size:16px">✓</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | <span style="font-size:16px"> </span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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#### 510(k) Summary Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.
#### January 14, 2019
| Submitter | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.<br>1800 Pyramid Place<br>Memphis, Tennessee 38132<br>Telephone: (901) 396-3133<br>Fax: (901) 346-9738 |
|-----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Contact | Laveeda Leflore<br>Regulatory Affairs Specialist<br>Direct Telephone: 901-399-2953<br><br>Jeff Sprague<br>Sr. Regulatory Affairs Program Manager<br>Direct Telephone: 901-344-1326 |
| Date Prepared | January 14, 2019 |
| Common Name | OsteoCool™ RF Ablation System |
| Regulatory Class | Class II |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 878.4400 |
| Regulation Name and Device | Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories |
| Product Classification Code | GEI |
| Predicate Devices | OsteoCool® V-3 RF Ablation System<br>K161949 (S.E. 01/24/2017) – primary predicate<br><br>Uniblate Electrosurgical Device<br>K080451 (S.E. 07/03/2008)<br><br>The predicate devices have not been subject to a design related recall. |
#### Description of Device
The current 510(k) submission is only for a modification to the indications for use of the cleared OsteoCool™ RF Ablation System (K161949). The subject device is identical in all other aspects cleared in OsteoCool® V-3 RF Ablation System (K161949, S.E. 01/24/2017).
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The OsteoCool™ RF Ablation System includes the following components:
- 1. OsteoCool Radiofrequency Generator
- 2. OsteoCool RF Ablation Kit:
- i. OsteoCool RF Ablation Probe
- ii. OsteoCool Tube Kit
- 3. OsteoCool Thermocouple Kit:
- i. Osteocool Thermocouple Monitor
- ii. Osteocool Thermocouple Monitor Introducer
- 4. Osteocool Peristaltic Pump & OsteoCool Pump Cable
- 5. OsteoCool Connector Hub
- 6. OsteoCool Cart
The OsteoCool™ RF Ablation System delivers controlled radiofrequency (RF) energy in a bipolar manner with a cooling mechanism to facilitate RF lesions in target tissue. The OsteoCool Radiofrequency (RF) Generator operates together with the OsteoCool RF Ablation Probe to deliver the RF energy to the target ablation site(s). The OsteoCool Tube Kit is used with the Osteocool Peristaltic Pump to circulate water internally through the OsteoCool RF Ablation Probe(s) during RF energy delivery. The OsteoCool Pump Cable connects the Osteocool Peristaltic Pump to the OsteoCool RF Generator, which controls the pump speed. The OsteoCool Connector Hub connects the OsteoCool RF Ablation Probe(s) and OsteoCool Thermocouple Monitor(s) to the OsteoCool RF Generator. The OsteoCool Thermocouple Monitor is used with the OsteoCool Thermocouple Monitor Introducer and enables temperature monitoring around the thermal ablation zones during procedures.
#### Indications for Use:
The OsteoCool™ RF Ablation System is intended for:
· Palliative treatment in spinal procedures by ablation of metastatic malignant lesions in a vertebral body.
▪ Coagulation and ablation of tissue in bone during surgical procedures including palliation of pain associated with metastatic lesions involving bone in patients who have failed or are not candidates for standard therapy.
· Ablation of benign bone tumors such as osteoid osteoma.
#### Comparison to Predicate Devices
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The indications for use of the subject device represents a modification to the indications for use of the primary predicate OsteoCool V- 3 RF Ablation System (K161949, S.E. 01/24/2017) to enable ablation of benign bone tumors such as osteoid osteoma. The proposed modification to the indications for use does not impact any of these device characteristics because the fundamental scientific technology, principles of operation and mechanism of action, and design and technological aspects is substantially equivalent.
In order to demonstrate substantial equivalence, previously FDA cleared 510(k)s OsteoCool V-3 RF Ablation System (K161949, S.E. 01/24/2017) K161949 (S.E. 01/24/2017) and Uniblate Electrosurgical Device K080451 (S.E. 07/03/2008), which are listed below, in Table 12-1, for the OsteoCool V-3 RF Ablation System are being used as the predicates.
| | PREDICATE | PREDICATE | SUBJECT DEVICE |
|-----------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | OsteoCool V-3 RF | Uniblate | OsteoCool TM RF |
| | Ablation System | Electrosurgical<br>Device | Ablation System |
| | (K161949, S.E.<br>01/24/2017) | K080451 (S.E.<br>07/03/2008) | |
| Class | II | II | Identical |
| Product Code | GEI, 878.4400 | GEI, 878.4400 | Identical |
| | PREDICATE<br>OsteoCool V-3 RF<br>Ablation System<br>(K161949, S.E.<br>01/24/2017) | PREDICATE<br>Uniblate<br>Electrosurgical<br>Device<br>K080451 (S.E.<br>07/03/2008) | SUBJECT DEVICE<br>OsteoCool™ RF<br>Ablation System |
| Indications for Use | The OsteoCool V-3<br>RF Ablation System<br>is intended for:<br>Palliative treatment in spinal procedures by ablation of metastatic malignant lesions in a vertebral body. Coagulation and ablation of tissue during surgical procedures such as palliation of pain associated with metastatic lesions involving bone in patients who have failed or are not candidates for standard therapy. | The AngioDynamics<br>Uniblate<br>Electrosurgical Device<br>is intended for<br>coagulation and<br>ablation of tissue<br>during percutaneous,<br>laparoscopic, and<br>intraoperative surgical<br>procedures such as<br>partial or complete<br>ablation of non-<br>resectable liver<br>lesions, osteoid<br>osteoma, and<br>palliation of pain<br>associated with<br>metastatic lesions<br>involving bone in<br>patients who have<br>failed or are not<br>candidates for<br>standard therapy. | The OsteoCool™ RF<br>Ablation System is<br>intended for:<br>Palliative treatment in spinal procedures by ablation of metastatic malignant lesions in a vertebral body. Coagulation and ablation of tissue during surgical procedures such as palliation of pain associated with metastatic lesions involving bone in patients who have failed or are not candidates for standard therapy. Ablation of benign bone tumors such as osteoid osteoma. |
| User | Physicians familiar with<br>RF lesion techniques | Physicians familiar<br>with RF lesion<br>techniques | Identical |
| | PREDICATE<br>OsteoCool V-3 RF<br>Ablation System<br>(K161949, S.E.<br>01/24/2017) | PREDICATE<br>Uniblate<br>Electrosurgical<br>Device<br>K080451 (S.E.<br>07/03/2008) | SUBJECT DEVICE<br>OsteoCool™ RF<br>Ablation System |
| Anatomical site<br>of use | Bone | Bone, Soft tissue | Identical to OsteoCool V-3<br>RF Ablation System<br>(K161949, S.E. 01/24/2017) |
| Access method | Percutaneous | Percutaneous,<br>laparoscopic,<br>intraoperative | Identical to OsteoCool V-3<br>RF<br>Ablation System<br>(K161949, S.E. 01/24/2017) |
| Energy type | Radiofrequency Energy | Radiofrequency Energy | Identical |
| Principle of<br>operation | Operator controlled; RF<br>delivered from<br>compatible RF generator | Operator controlled; RF<br>delivered<br>from compatible RF<br>generator | Identical |
| Mechanism of action | Cellular necrosis<br>through thermal<br>coagulation | Cellular necrosis through<br>thermal<br>coagulation | Identical |
| Rate of temperature<br>rise in sample tissues | Controlled by RF<br>generator energy<br>output mechanism | Controlled by RF<br>generator<br>energy output mechanism | Identical |
| Feedback<br>mechanism | Temperature-controlled | Temperature-controlled | Identical |
| Operating mode | Bipolar RF energy | Monopolar RF energy | Identical to OsteoCool V-3<br>RF<br>Ablation System<br>(K161949, S.E.<br>01/24/2017). |
| Active<br>electrode<br>lengths | 7, 10, 20 mm | 1.0 to 3.0 cm (adjustable) | 7, 10, 15, 20 mm (within<br>cleared range of predicate<br>K161949) |
| Active<br>electrode<br>material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Identical |
| Electrode<br>insulation material | Polyimide | Polyimide | Identical |
| | PREDICATE | PREDICATE | SUBJECT DEVICE |
| | OsteoCool V-3 RF<br>Ablation System<br>(K161949, S.E.<br>01/24/2017) | Uniblate<br>Electrosurgical<br>Device<br>K080451 (S.E.<br>07/03/2008) | OsteoCool™ RF<br>Ablation System |
| Available<br>electrode length(s) | 16 cm | 10, 15, 25 cm | Identical to OsteoCool V-3<br>RF<br>Ablation System<br>(K161949, S.E.<br>01/24/2017). |
| Electrode diameter | 17 Gauge | 17 Gauge | Identical |
| Sterilization<br>(Electrode) | EO, Single use | EO, Single use | Identical |
| Compatible<br>RF generator | OsteoCool<br>Radiofrequency (RF)<br>Generator | RITA Medical Systems<br>1500X<br>Generator | Identical to OsteoCool V-3<br>RF<br>Ablation System<br>(K161949, S.E.<br>01/24/2017). |
| Other system<br>components | Thermocouple monitor<br>and introducer,<br>peristaltic pump and<br>tube kit, connector hub,<br>footswitch | Peristaltic pump and<br>infusion<br>tubing, connector cable,<br>grounding pad,<br>footswitch | Similar to OsteoCool V-3<br>RF<br>Ablation System<br>(K161949, S.E.<br>01/24/2017). Subject<br>OsteoCool™ RF Ablation<br>System does not include the<br>optional footswitch. |
Table 5-1: Comparison Table of Predicate and Subject Devices
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#### Performance Testing
Performance testing has been completed to demonstrate substantial equivalence of the subject OsteoCool™ RF Ablation System to the predicate devices. The system components were subject to the following verification and validation tests, as applicable:
#### Mechanical testing
Mechanical verification testing was conducted for the subject OsteoCool™ RF Ablation System to ensure compliance with mechanical requirements of IEC 60601-1: 2005, IEC 60601-2-2: 2009, and self-enforced requirements.
#### Electrical testing
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Electrical verification testing was conducted for the relevant components of the subject OsteoCool™ RF Ablation System to ensure compliance with current electrical standard requirements.
#### Electromagnetic compatibility
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing was completed for the applicable components of the subject OsteoCool™ RF Ablation System. The results demonstrated compliance of the subject system to current IEC 60601-1-2 standard requirements.
### Biocompatibility
Biocompatibility verification was performed for patient-contacting components of the OsteoCool™ RF Ablation System in accordance with current ISO 10993-1 requirements.
#### Thermocouple temperature accuracy
Verification testing demonstrated that the relevant components of the subject OsteoCool™ RF Ablation system achieves accurate temperature measurements as per specified test requirements.
### Usabilitv
Testing was performed to verify and validate the usability requirements of the subject OsteoCool™ RF Ablation System.
#### Software
The applicable software verification and validation was completed for the OsteoCool Radiofrequency Generator and OsteoCool Peristaltic Pump based on a Major Level of Concern classification for the devices. FDA's "Guidance for the content of premarket submissions for software contained in Medical Devices" (May-2005) was used to determine the Level of Concern for the devices.
### Comparative bench-top validation testing
Direct comparative bench top validation testing was completed to demonstrate the substantially equivalent ablation performance of the subject device and predicate Uniblate Electrosurgical Device (K080451, S.E. 07/03/2008). The soft tissue model consisted of fresh bovine liver placed in shell of bovine bone. For each test, temperature response curves showing temperature and power over time were generated from procedural data obtained from each respective RF generator. Following lesion formation, the tissue samples were cross-sectioned and lesion dimensions directly measured. The results demonstrated that the lesion dimensions achieved by the subject device are substantially equivalent to those obtained with the predicate device under the same test setup and conditions.
### Impedance Testing
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the performance of OsteoCool in dry (low electrolyte) fresh bovine bone that contained cartilaginous tissue and periosteum, an environment similar to osteoid osteomas. Impedance Testing with dry bovine bone verified
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that the OsteoCool™ RF Ablation Probe can be used to adequately perform ablations in dry bone, as often seen in Osteoid Osteoma.
Impedance tests in patients with osteoid osteoma confirmed that the patient data is similar to the bench testing result with dry bovine bone tissue and the subject device is safe and effective for the intended use. Multiple mitigation measures are adopted to reduce risks related associated with abrupt impedance rise or impedance higher than the preset threshold value.
#### Clinical
The purpose of the literature review provided here is to demonstrate the performance and safety of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) to treat Osteoid Osteoma (OO). Performance was assessed using reported outcomes such as technical success, clinical success, changes in pain, and repeat RFA procedures. Safety was conservatively assessed by review of all reported complications regardless of time of onset or reported relatedness to the device/therapy/or procedure. Medtronic's examined both the published use of RFA in OO regardless of manufacturer and irrespective of patient demographic or tumor location and patient outcomes to determine if any new patient risks are created. Medtronic maintains that the potential benefits provided by these devices outweigh the potential risks.
#### Pyrogen testing
The OsteoCool™ RF Ablation Kit and OsteoCool Thermocouple Monitor Kit are supplied non-pyrogenic. LAL testing using the Kinetic Chromogenic method will be conducted on every lot to verify that devices are non-pyrogenic. The devices meet current FDA and USP pyrogen limit specifications. All test requirements were met as specified by applicable standards and the test protocols.
### Conclusions
Based on the data provided in the premarket notification, the intended use of the subject OsteoCool™ RF Ablation System is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. The subject and predicate devices share the same fundamental scientific technology, including principles of operation and mechanism of action. Differences in design and technological characteristics between the subject device and predicate Uniblate Electrosurgical Device (K080451, S.E. 07/03/2008) do not raise any new types of questions of safety and effectiveness. The results of verification and validation testing support the substantial equivalence of the subject OsteoCool™ RF Ablation System to the predicate devices.
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The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
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Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.