K191599 · Nico Corporation · GEI · Sep 13, 2019 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K191599
Device Name
NICO Myriad NOVUS
Applicant
Nico Corporation
Product Code
GEI · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Sep 13, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The NICO Myriad NOVUS is a powered instrument consisting of a console, handpieces, and accessories intended to perform resection and removal of soft tissue and fluids under direct visualization with or without magnification (e.g., loupes or microscope). Types of direct visualization may include laparoscopic, pelviscopic, endoscopic, percutaneous, and open. Applications include those when access to the surgical site is limited, such as Neurosurgical/Spinal and ENT/Otolaryngological. Specific neurosurgical indications may include diseases such as the following: - Primary/Secondary Brain Tumors - Vascular Abnormalities/Malformations (e.g., hemangiomas, cavernomas, and hematoma evacuation/ICH) - Intraventricular Tumors/Cysts The Myriad-LX illumination accessories are intended for use with the Myriad-LX light source for delivery of light to the surgical field to enhance visualization of tissue. The NICO Automated Preservation System accessories are intended for use with the Myriad for collection and preservation of resected tissue.
Device Story
NICO Myriad NOVUS is a powered surgical system for soft tissue resection and fluid removal. System comprises a console, foot pedal, handpieces, and accessories. Principle of operation: reciprocating inner cannula and stationary outer cannula perform precise tissue shaving and debulking; electronically controlled variable suction draws tissue into aperture and transports it to a collection receptacle. Used in neurosurgical, spinal, and ENT procedures under direct visualization (laparoscopic, endoscopic, open). Surgeon operates handpiece via foot pedal/console controls. Includes Myriad-LX light source for surgical field illumination and Automated Preservation System for tissue collection/preservation. Device enables minimally invasive access to limited surgical sites, facilitating tumor/lesion removal and hematoma evacuation.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1), specification review, dimensional analysis, tensile testing, illumination characteristics, longevity, thermal characteristics, product/packaging stability, sterility testing, and software verification/validation.
Indicated for resection and removal of soft tissue and fluids in neurosurgical, spinal, and ENT/otolaryngological procedures where access is limited. Includes primary/secondary brain tumors, vascular abnormalities/malformations (hemangiomas, cavernomas, hematoma evacuation/ICH), and intraventricular tumors/cysts.
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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September 13, 2019
NICO Corporation Sean Spence Regulatory Affairs Manager 250 East 96th Street. Suite 125 Indianapolis, Indiana 46240
Re: K191599
Trade/Device Name: NICO Myriad NOVUS Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical Cutting And Coagulation Device And Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEI, ERL, HBC, FST, HBI Dated: June 14, 2019 Received: June 17, 2019
Dear Sean Spence:
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/cfpmn/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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Sincerely,
Matthew Krueger, M.S.E. Assistant Director DHT5A: Division of Neurosurgical, Neurointerventional and Neurodiagnostic Devices OHT5: Office of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K191599
Device Name NICO Myriad NOVUS
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The NICO Myriad NOVUS is a powered instrument consisting of a console, handpieces, and accessories intended to perform resection and removal of soft tissue and fluids under direct visualization with or without magnification (e.g., loupes or microscope). Types of direct visualization may include laparoscopic, pelviscopic, percutaneous, and open. Applications include those when access to the is limited, such as Neurosurgical/ Spinal and ENT/Otolaryngological. Specific neurosurgical indications may include diseases such as the following:
- Primary/Secondary Brain Tumors
- Vascular Abnormalities/Malformations (e.g., hemangiomas, and hematoma evacuation/CH)
- Intraventricular Tumors/Cysts
The Myriad-LX illumination accessories are intended for use with the Myriad-LX light source for delivery of light to the surgical field to enhance visualization of tissue.
The NICO Automated Preservation System accessories are intended for use with the Myriad for collection and preservation of resected tissue.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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21 CFR \$80' Date Prepared: 14 June 2019
| Submitter/Manufacturer | NICO Corporation<br>250 E. 96th Street, Suite 125<br>Indianapolis, IN 46240 |
|--------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Primary Contact: | Sean Spence, RAC<br>Regulatory Affairs Manager<br>Office: 317.660.7118 |
| Trade Name | NICO Myriad NOVUS™ |
| Common/Usual Name | Electrosurgical, cutting & coagulation & accessories |
| Classification | 21 CFR §878.4400 (Class II) |
| Product Code | GEI |
| Secondary Product Codes: | ERL, HBC, FST, HBI |
| Predicate Device | K182340 - NICO Myriad |
## Device Description
The NICO Myriad NOVUS is a minimally invasive surgical system designed for the removal of soft tissues and fluids under direct visualization. The technology platform is based on combining a minimally invasive non-heat generating reciprocating inner cannula and a stationary outer cannula with electronically controlled variable suction. The handpiece is capable of precise tissue shaving and rapid tissue debulking.
The NICO Automated Preservation System™ is a group of accessories for collection and preservation of resected tissue, it is comprised of three parts:
- Specimen Collector with filter element which collects tissue; ●
- Specimen Infusion Valve (SIV) which provides the desired biological environment; ●
- Specimen Preserver which provides the desired thermal condition ●
For standard handpieces, the Myriad-LX™ high intensity light source, handpiece sleeve, and illumination fiber combine to deliver illumination to the surgical field to aid in visualization.
The various handpieces, components, and accessories are outlined in tables below.
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#### Table 1: Myriad Components/Accessories
| Components | |
|----------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| NICO Myriad<br>NOVUS | Myriad NOVUS Console and Foot Pedal |
| | Myriad-LX Light Source |
| | Cart, Aspiration Line, Nitrogen/Instrument Air Line, Power Cord, Canister |
| | Myriad Handpieces (multiple versions) |
| | Myriad-LX Handpiece Sleeve (multiple sizes) |
| | Myriad-LX Illumination Fiber |
| Automated<br>Preservation<br>System<br>Accessories | Specimen Collector with Filter Element – Clamshell or Scoop |
| | Replacement Filter Element - Clamshell or Scoop |
| | Specimen Infusion Valve (SIV) - 0.50 mm or 0.76 mm Metering Line |
| | Specimen Preserver |
| Optional /<br>Replacement<br>Accessories | Handpiece Bending Tool |
| | Various DISS/Schrader Adapters & N2 Splitter |
| | Replacement Handpiece Endoscope Adapters |
Table 2: Myriad Standard Handpieces
| CANNULA<br>DIAMETER | CANNULA<br>LENGTH | DESCRIPTION |
|---------------------|-------------------|---------------|
| 15 gauge | 10 cm | 1510 |
| 15 gauge | 13 cm | 1513 |
| 13 gauge | 10 cm | 1310 |
| 13 gauge | 13 cm | 1313 |
| 13 gauge | 13 cm | Pre-Bent 1313 |
| 11 gauge | 10 cm | 1110 |
| 11 gauge | 13 cm | 1113 |
| 11 gauge | 13 cm | Pre-Bent 1113 |
Table 3: Myriad Working-Channel Handpieces
| CANNULA<br>DIAMETER | CANNULA<br>LENGTH | DESCRIPTION |
|---------------------|-------------------|--------------------------|
| 19 gauge | 21.5 cm | Aesculap PaediScope® |
| 19 gauge | 28 cm | Karl Storz Oi HandyPro® |
| 19 gauge | 28 cm | Karl Storz Little LOTTA® |
| 17 gauge | 31.5 cm | Karl Storz Decq |
| 15 gauge | 25 cm | Aesculap MINOP® & InVent |
| 15 gauge | 25 cm | Karl Storz GAAB |
| 15 gauge | 26.5 cm | Karl Storz LOTTA® |
## Indication for Use
The NICO Myriad NOVUS is a powered instrument consisting of a console, handpieces, and accessories intended to perform resection and removal of soft tissue and fluids under direct visualization. Types of direct visualization may include laparoscopic, pelviscopic, endoscopic, percutaneous, and open. Applications include those when access to the surgical site is limited, such as Neurosurgical/Spinal and ENT/Otolaryngological.
Specific neurosurgical indications may include diseases such as the following:
- Primary/Secondary Brain Tumors -
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- Vascular Abnormalities/Malformations (e.g., hemangiomas, cavernomas, and hematoma evacuation/ICH)
- Intraventricular Tumors/Cysts -
The Myriad-LX illumination accessories are intended for use with the Myriad-LX light source for delivery of light to the surgical field to enhance visualization of tissue.
The NICO Automated Preservation System accessories are intended for use with the Myriad for collection and preservation of resected tissue.
# Comparison to Predicate
The NICO Myriad NOVUS is substantially equivalent to the NICO Myriad cleared under K182340. The Subject Device and the Predicate device are both used for resection and removal of soft tissue and fluids under direct visualization. Changes to the Subject Device include the addition of illumination and a console software update. These modified attributes when evaluated individually, or collectively, do not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness.
## Technological Characteristics
The following table compares the subject device and predicate device.
| | NICO Myriad<br>K182340 | NICO Myriad<br>K19XXXX |
|-----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510(k) # | K182340 | To be determined |
| Intended Use | Powered instrument for cutting and removal of<br>tissue and fluids. | SAME |
| Indications for Use | The NICO Myriad is a powered instrument<br>consisting of a console, handpieces, and<br>accessories intended to perform resection and<br>removal of soft tissue and fluids under direct<br>visualization. Types of direct visualization may<br>include laparoscopic, pelviscopic, endoscopic,<br>percutaneous, and open. Applications include those<br>when access to the surgical site is limited, such as<br>Neurosurgical/Spinal and ENT/Otolaryngological.<br>Specific neurosurgical indications may include<br>diseases such as the following:<br>• Primary/Secondary Brain Tumors<br>• Vascular Abnormalities/Malformations (e.g.,<br>hemangiomas, cavernomas, and hematoma<br>evacuation)<br>• Intraventricular Tumors/Cysts | The NICO Myriad NOVUS is a powered<br>instrument consisting of a console, handpieces, and<br>accessories intended to perform resection and<br>removal of soft tissue and fluids under direct<br>visualization with or without magnification (e.g.,<br>loupes or microscope). Types of direct<br>visualization may include laparoscopic,<br>pelviscopic, endoscopic, percutaneous, and open.<br>Applications include those when access to the<br>surgical site is limited, such as<br>Neurosurgical/Spinal and ENT/Otolaryngological.<br>Specific neurosurgical indications may include<br>diseases such as the following:<br>-Primary/Secondary Brain Tumors<br>- Vascular Abnormalities/Malformations (e.g.,<br>hemangiomas, cavernomas, and hematoma<br>evacuation/ICH)<br>-Intraventricular Tumors/Cysts<br>The Myriad-LX illumination accessories are<br>intended for use with the Myriad-LX light source<br>for delivery of light to the surgical field to enhance<br>visualization of tissue.<br>The NICO Automated Preservation System<br>accessories are intended for use with the Myriad |
| | NICO Myriad<br>K182340 | NICO Myriad<br>K19XXXX |
| Principles of Use | User inputs via Foot Pedal and console settings to provide control over the connected handpiece to cut and remove tissues and fluids. The high-speed reciprocating cannula with electronically controlled variable suction in a disposable handpiece is capable of precise tissue shaving and rapid tissue debulking. The system modes include 'suction-only' or 'suction-with-cutting.' | SAME |
| Fundamental<br>Technology | A powered instrument consisting of a console, foot pedal, handpieces, and various accessories intended to perform resection and removal of soft tissue and fluids under direct visualization. Tissue cutting and removal via scissoring action between oscillating (reciprocating) inner cannula and stationary outer cannula. Suction draws fluids and tissue into aperture for cutting and carries cut tissue away into downstream receptacle. | SAME |
| Console | Brand Name - NICO Myriad<br>Gray Anodized Aluminum Accents with Painted Blue Shell | Brand Name – NICO Myriad NOVUS<br>Blue Anodized Aluminum Accents with Painted Gray Shell |
| Console Software | Ver 1.50 | Ver 1.52 ( <i>1.51 never released</i> )<br>- Administrative updates to code structure<br>- Update to handpiece motor stopping algorithm |
| Cart | Existing Cart | Similar - with Modifications to accommodate Myriad-LX Light Source |
| Light Source | None | Myriad-LX Light Source |
| Handpieces | See Tables 2/3 Above | SAME |
| Accessories | NICO Automated Preservation System<br>Optional / Replacement Accessories | SAME<br>SAME<br>Myriad-LX Illumination Accessories |
| Packaging<br>Configurations | Packaged per Device Type | SAME<br>Procedure Pack/Tray Configurations |
| Biocompatibility | Demonstrated based on externally communicating device in direct contact with tissue/bone/dentin for a limited duration | SAME |
| Labeling | Console Operator's Manual<br>Handpiece IFU | SAME<br>Handpiece IFU – Minor Changes<br>Illumination IFU - new<br>APS IFU - extracted from handpiece IFU |
| Sterility | Gamma (handpiece and certain accessories) | SAME |
## Table 3: Technological Characteristic Comparison
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The Myriad NOVUS has the same principles of use and fundamental technology as the predicate. The technological and design differences do not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness and where applicable the nonclinical testing provides adequate means to assess the effects of the subject device as compared to the predicate.
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# Nonclinical Testing
The following tests were successfully repeated/completed to demonstrate that the subject device met all applicable design and performance requirements, and supports a determination of substantial equivalence:
- Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1
- Specification Review & Dimensional Analysis
- Tensile Testing
- Illumination Characteristics
- Longevity
- Thermal Characteristics
- . Product Stability
- Sterility Testing/Adoption
- Packaging Stability
- Packaging Performance
- Software Project Plan
- Software Design Architecture
- General Console Verification
- Software Unit Testing ●
# Conclusion
The subject device and the predicate are equivalent in terms of intended use and technological considerations. Risk assessments and testing activities have demonstrated that the design differences do not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness. Therefore, the conclusion drawn from these activities is that the NICO Myriad NOVUS is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as or better than the legally marketed predicate Myriad.
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