K193339 · Guangzhou T.K Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. · HIF · Jan 30, 2020 · Obstetrics/Gynecology
Device Facts
Record ID
K193339
Device Name
GTK Veress Needles
Applicant
Guangzhou T.K Medical Instrument Co., Ltd.
Product Code
HIF · Obstetrics/Gynecology
Decision Date
Jan 30, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 884.1730
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The GTK Veress Needles are intended for percutaneous insertion into the peritoneal cavity for the purpose of insufflation with carbon dioxide to establish pneumoperitoneum prior to the placement of trocars during laparoscopic procedures.
Device Story
GTK Veress Needles are single-use, sterile, spring-loaded instruments used to establish pneumoperitoneum for laparoscopic surgery. The device consists of an inner needle, outer needle, warning block, spring, handle, and valve. Operation involves percutaneous insertion into the peritoneal cavity; a spring-loaded blunt stylet mechanism facilitates safe entry. The device connects to an external insufflator via a luer connector to deliver carbon dioxide. Used in hospital settings by trained clinicians. The device provides a pathway for gas insufflation, enabling surgeons to create the necessary space for subsequent trocar and cannula placement. Benefits include facilitating minimally invasive surgical access.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Evidence consists of bench testing, including appearance, size, tip pull, switch operation, spring obturator operation, and needle puncture force tests. Biocompatibility testing per ISO 10993 (cytotoxicity, sensitization, reactivity, systemic toxicity, pyrogenicity) and sterilization validation per ISO 11135 were performed. Shelf-life and package integrity were validated via accelerated aging (ASTM F1980) and associated standards (ASTM D3078, ASTM F88, ASTM F1929, DIN 58953-6).
Technological Characteristics
Materials: SUS 304 (needles), PC (handle). Principle: Spring-loaded blunt stylet mechanism. Energy: None (mechanical). Form factor: 120mm and 150mm lengths. Connectivity: Luer connector for insufflation tubing. Sterilization: Ethylene oxide (EO).
Indications for Use
Indicated for percutaneous insertion into the peritoneal cavity to establish pneumoperitoneum via carbon dioxide insufflation prior to trocar placement in laparoscopic procedures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A laparoscopic insufflator is a device used to facilitate the use of the laparoscope by filling the peritoneal cavity with gas to distend it.
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January 30, 2020
Guangzhou T.K Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. % Christy Young Consultant Shenzhen Joyantech Consulting Co., Ltd 1713A, Block A, Zhongguan Times Square, Liuxian Avenue Xili Town, Nanshan District, Shenzhen Guangdong Province, 518000 CHINA
K193339 Trade/Device Name: GTK Veress Needles Regulation Number: 21 CFR 884.1730 Regulation Name: Laparoscopic Insufflator Regulatory Class: II Product Code: HIF, FHO Dated: December 2, 2019 Received: December 2, 2019
#### Dear Christy Young:
Re:
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,
for Sharon M. Andrews Acting Director DHT3B: Division of Reproductive, Gynecology and Urology Devices OHT3: Office of GastroRenal, ObGyn, General Hospital and Urology Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K193339
Device Name GTK Veress Needles
Indications for Use (Describe)
The GTK Veress Needles are intended for percutaneous insertion into the peritoneal cavity for the purpose of insufflation with carbon dioxide to establish pneumoperitoneum prior to the placement of trocars during laparoscopic procedures.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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| 1. Submission Sponsor | |
|-----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Applicant Name | Guangzhou T.K Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. |
| Address | A601, Guangzhou International Business Incubator<br>, Guangzhou Science Park, Guangzhou, Guangdong, P. R. China |
| Post Code | 510663 |
| Phone No. | +86-20-32290169 |
| Fax No. | +86-20-32290395 |
| Contact Person | Ms. Tracy Weng |
| Date Prepared | 1-28-2020 |
# 510(k) Summary
# 2. Submission correspondent
| Name | Shenzhen Joyantech Consulting Co., Ltd |
|----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Address | 1713A, Block A, Zhongguan Times Square, Liuxian Avenue, Xili Town, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P.R.China |
| | Image: [logo] |
| Post Code | 518000 |
| Phone No. | 86-755-86069197 |
| Contact Person | Ms. Christy Young; Field Fu |
| Email | christy@cefda.com; |
### 3. Devices Identification
| Trade Name | GTK Veress Needles |
|-----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name | Veress Needle |
| Model Names | VN-120 and VN-150 |
| Regulatory Class | II |
| Classification Name | Laparoscopic insufflator |
| Classification Number | 21 CFR 884.1730 |
| Product Code | HIF; FHO |
| Product Code Name | Insufflator, Laparoscopic; Pneumoperitoneum<br>Needle |
| 510(k) review panel | Obstetrics/Gynecology; Gastroenterology/Urology |
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#### 4. Leqally Marketed Predicate Devices
| Trade Name | Veress Needle |
|-----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|
| Classification Number | 21 CFR 884.1730 |
| Classification Name | Laparoscopic insufflator |
| Regulatory Class | II |
| 510 (k) number | K172120 |
| Product Code | HIF; FHO |
| Product Code Name | Insufflator, Laparoscopic; Pneumoperitoneum Needle |
| Manufacturer | WickiMed (Huizhou) Medical Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. |
The predicate device was not subject to a design-related recall.
### 5. Legally Marketed Reference Devices
| Trade Name | Medline Pneumoperitoneum Needle |
|-----------------------|----------------------------------------------------|
| Classification Number | 21 CFR 884.1730 |
| Classification Name | Laparoscopic insufflator |
| Regulatory Class | II |
| 510 (k) number | K111955 |
| Product Code | HIF; FHO; |
| Product Code Name | Insufflator, Laparoscopic; Pneumoperitoneum Needle |
| Manufacturer | Medline Industries, Inc |
The reference device was not subject to a design-related recall
#### 6. Device Description
The structure of the GTK Veress Needles contain inner needle, outer needle, warning block, spring, handle and valve. It contains a spring-loaded blunt stylet mechanism, which is also the major principle mechanism of GTK Veress Needles to achieve the intended use. It is used to establish pneumoperitoneum prior to trocar and cannula insertion in laparoscopic procedures. The veress needle is connected to the insufflators with a luer connector. There are two models of veress needles: VN-120 and VN-150, with different lengths of needle bodies (120mm and 150mm).
The GTK Veress Needles are for single use and are supplied sterile. The contact time is no more than 24 hours. The product is sterilized by Ethylene oxide. The manufacture date and expiry date are shown on the labeling. The GTK Veress Needles are only intended for use in a hospital setting/environment.
### 7. Indications for Use Statement
The GTK Veress Needles are intended for percutaneous insertion into the peritoneal cavity for the purpose of insufflation with carbon dioxide to establish
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pneumoperitoneum prior to the placement of trocars during laparoscopic procedures.
## 8. Substantial Equivalence Discussion
| Items | Proposed device | Predicate device | Comments | | |
|---------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|------|
| Trade name | GTK Veress Needles | Veress Needle | / | | |
| 510(K)<br>submitter | Guangzhou T.K<br>Medical Instrument<br>Co., Ltd. | WickiMed (Huizhou)<br>Medical Equipment<br>Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | / | | |
| 510(K) number | / | K172120 | / | | |
| Classification<br>regulation | 21CFR 884.1730 | 21CFR 884.1730 | Same | | |
| Classification<br>and product<br>code | Class II ,<br>HIF,FHO | Class II ,<br>HIF,FHO | Same | | |
| Common name | Veress Needle | Veress Needle | Same | | |
| Intended use | The GTK Veress<br>Needles are intended<br>for percutaneous<br>insertion into the<br>peritoneal cavity for the<br>purpose of insufflation<br>with carbon dioxide to<br>establish<br>pneumoperitoneum<br>prior to the placement<br>of trocars during<br>laparoscopic<br>procedures. | The Veress Needle is<br>intended for<br>percutaneous insertion<br>into the peritoneal cavity<br>for the purpose of<br>insufflation with carbon<br>dioxide to establish<br>pneumoperitoneum prior<br>to the placement of<br>trocars during<br>laparoscopic<br>procedures. | Same | | |
| Components | Veress Needle<br>Obturator | Veress Needle<br>Obturator | Same | | |
| Model | VN-120 and VN-150 | WVN0112T, WVN0115T | / | | |
| Length | 120mm,150mm | 120mm,150mm | Same | | |
| Sterilization | EO Sterilized | EO Sterilized | Same | | |
| Disposable | Yes | Yes | Same | | |
| Materials | Patient-<br>contacting<br>Material<br>(Outer tube<br>inner tube) | SUS<br>304 | Patient-<br>contacting<br>Material<br>(Outer tube<br>inner tube) | SUS<br>304 | Same |
| | Handle material | PC | Handle material | PC | Same |
| Principles of operation | Connect the device to the insufflators with insufflation tubing, insufflating with carbon dioxide to establish pneumoperitoneum. | | Connect the device to the insufflators with insufflation tubing, insufflating with carbon dioxide to establish pneumoperitoneum. | | Same |
### Table 1: Substantial equivalence comparison
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### 9. Non-Clinical Performance Data
#### 1) Biocompatibility test
The needle (inner and outer) of the GTK Veress Needles are contacting with abdominal skin and abdominal wall tissue of human for less than 24 hours. The following tests were conducted:
ISO 10993-5: 2009-In Vitro Cytotoxicity test;
ISO 10993-10: 2010-Skin Sensitization test and Intracutaneous reactivity test; ISO 10993-11: 2006- Acute systemic toxicity and Pyrogen test;
USP 39 <85>-Bacterial endotoxin test.
#### 2) Sterilization validation
The sterilization validation was conducted according to ISO 11135:2014. The EO and ECH residual of the proposed device was evaluated by ISO 10993-7:2008.
#### Shelf life validation test 3)
The package verification test on proposed devices were conducted after accelerated aging for 3 years (ASTM F 1980-07 (2011)):
ISO 11737-2:2009-sterility test;
ASTM D 3078-02:2013-vacuum leak test;
ASTM F 88-seal strength test;
ASTM F 1929-12-leakage (dye penetration test);
Din 58953-6:2010-microbial barrier properties (agar contact-attack test); And physical performance of the proposed device was conducted after natural aging. All the results meet the acceptance criteria.
#### 4) Performance test-bench
The performance tests of GTK Veress Needles contain appearance, size, tip pull test, switch operation test, spring obturator operation and needle puncture force test. All the results meet the acceptance criteria. they also demonstrate that the GTK Veress Needles meet the performance characteristics.
### 10. Statement of Substantial Equivalence
The Indications for Use and technological characteristics for GTK Veress Needles are same to the predicate devices (K172120). The non-clinical performance testing demonstrates that the proposed device is as safe and effective as the predicate devices. Therefore, the results show that it is Substantially Equivalent (SE) between
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