K201113 · Advanced Medical Systems Group Srl · HRX · Dec 21, 2020 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K201113
Device Name
Resascope RS-01/B
Applicant
Advanced Medical Systems Group Srl
Product Code
HRX · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Dec 21, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.1100
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
When used with a fibreoptic endoscope, Resascope is a video guided catheter intended to be used in the lumbar and sacral spine for observing epidural anatomy, pathology and delivery of drugs approved for epidural indications.
Device Story
Resascope RS-01/B is a video-guided catheter for lumbar/sacral epidural space access; percutaneous approach via sacral hiatus. Device consists of an orientable catheter and a control knob for tip flexion; includes internal blocks to maintain catheter orientation without return-to-zero. Input: fibreoptic endoscope (for visualization) and infusion sets (for drug delivery). Used in medical centers by trained medical staff for <60 minutes. Physician uses endoscope output to visualize epidural tissues/pathology; assists in diagnosis and targeted drug delivery. Benefits include improved visualization and precise therapeutic administration in the epidural space.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance verified via tensile testing (shaft/joints), bend testing (wheel control), leak testing, and lock mechanism testing. Biocompatibility testing performed per ISO 10993-1:2018 (cytotoxicity, sensitization, intracutaneous reactivity, acute systemic toxicity, haemolysis, hemocompatibility). Sterilization validated per ISO 11135:2014; non-pyrogenicity confirmed via LAL and rabbit pyrogen tests.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Polyether, Polyamide, Barium Sulfate. Steerable catheter with tip flexion mechanism. Dimensions: 30 cm length, 3.3-3.5 mm outer diameter, 1.29 mm lumen inner diameter. Two lumens for optics/instruments. Radiopaque distal tip. Ethylene oxide sterilization. Standalone device; no software/connectivity.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use in the lumbar and sacral spine for observing epidural anatomy, pathology, and delivery of approved epidural drugs in patients requiring epidural procedures. Intended for use by trained medical staff.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An arthroscope is an electrically powered endoscope intended to make visible the interior of a joint. The arthroscope and accessories also is intended to perform surgery within a joint.
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December 21, 2020
Advanced Medical Systems Group SRL Francesco Sgarbi R&D Manager Via Europa 12 35020 San Pietro Viminario, Padova Italy
Re: K201113
Trade/Device Name: Resascope RS-01/B Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.1100 Regulation Name: Arthroscope Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HRX Dated: November 18, 2020 Received: November 25, 2020
Dear Francesco Sgarbi:
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
Laura C. Rose, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT6C: Division of Restorative, Repair and Trauma Devices OHT6: Office of Orthopedic 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)
K201113
Device Name Resascope RS-01/B
Indications for Use (Describe)
When used with a fibreoptic endoscope, Resascope is a video guided catheter intended to be used in the lumbar and sacral spine for observing epidural anatomy, pathology and delivery of drugs approved for epidural indications
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| <span> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">☑</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> | <span> ☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> |
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## 510(k) Summary
## Applicant:
| Company Name: | Advanced Medical Systems Group SRL |
|--------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| Company Address: | Via Europa 12 |
| | 35020 |
| | San Pietro Viminario (Padova) - Italy |
| Company Phone: | +39 049 9719511 |
| Company Fax: | +39 049 9719542 |
| Official Contact for Correspondence: | Francesco Sgarbi |
| Phone: | +39 0429 719378 |
| E-mail: | sgarbi@amsvita.com |
| Date Summary Prepared: | November 18, 2020 |
| DEVICE IDENTIFICATION | |
| Trade name: | Resascope RS-01/B |
| Generic/ Common Name: | Video guided catheter |
| Classification: | 21 CFR§ 888.1100, Class II |
| Classification name: | Arthroscope |
| Product Code: | HRX |
| Panel: | Orthopedic |
#### PREDICATE DEVICE:
Myelotec video guided catheter, Myelotec Inc, K980734
#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Resascope video guided catheter can be used in the lumbar and sacral epidural space to view the epidural anatomy, the pathology and to deliver approved drugs for epidural administration.
It can also be used by physicians to light and view the tissues in the epidural space of the lumbar and sacral spine, and in order to assist in the diagnosis of related pathologies, using a percutaneous approach through the sacral hiatus.
It is designed to be used by trained medical staff for less than 60 minutes usage time period.
lt is design with a soft tip and the addition of some blocks inside that allow the catheter to remain locked and therefore oriented, without return to zero.
The medical device is basically structured by two parts: the orientable catheter, intended to enter the peridural space, and the knob, to be used for the orientation of the catheter tip (tip flexion); on the knob there are connection tubes for inserting the endoscope and for connection to the infusion sets.
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## INDICATIONS FOR USE
When used with a fibreoptic endoscope, Resascope is a video guided catheter intended to be used in the lumbar and sacral spine for observing epidural anatomy, pathology and delivery of drugs approved for epidural indications.
## DISCUSSION OF NON-CLINICAL TESTS
Non-clinical tests were conducted to demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate device. The test results demonstrated that the proposed device complies with the applicable sections of the standards listed below:
#### Biocompatibility
The materials used to manufacture the subject device are largely used for other legally marketed devices under the same product code as the submitted Resascope RS-01/B.
Biocompatibility has been tested according to the requirements of
ISO 10993-1:2018, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices, Part 1: Evaluation and Testing.
The following biocompatibility tests were performed:
- Cytotoxicity, ISO 10993-5:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity - Sensitization and Intracutaneous reactivity, ISO 10993-10: 2010 Biological evaluation of medical devices -Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization.
- Acute Systemic Toxicity, ISO 10993-11:2006 Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 11: Tests for systemic toxicity
- Haemolysis, ISO 10993-4:2017 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 4: Selection of Tests for Interactions with Blood, ASTM F756-17, Standard practice for assessment of hemolytic properties of materials, ASTM F-619-14, Standard Practice for Extraction of Medical Plastic.
- Hemocompatibility, ISO 10993-4:2017 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 4: Selection of Tests for Interactions with Blood, ASTM F2888-19, Standard Practice for Platelet Leukocyte Count - An In-Vitro Measure for Hemocompatibility Assessment of Cardiovascular Materials, ASTM F2382-18, Standard Test Method for Assessment of Intravascular Medical Device Materials on Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT).
#### Sterilization Validation
A sterilization validation process was performed on the subject device according to
Recognized Consensus Standard: ISO 11135:2014, Sterilization of health-care products -- Ethylene oxide --Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices.
ISO 11138-1: 2017, Sterilization of health care products - Biological indicators - Part 1: General requirements; ISO 10993-7 :2008, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 7: Ethylene oxide sterilization residuals;
ISO 11737-2 :2009, Sterilization of medical devices -- Microbiological methods- Part 2: Tests of sterility performed in the definition, validation and maintenance of a sterilization process.
The method used to make the determination of non pyrogenicity was Bacterials Endotoxines by LAL test and Rabbit pyrogen test.
LAL test was performed according to:
- LAL test/USP chapter <85> Bacterial Endotoxins Test.
- ANSI/AAMI ST72 Bacterial endotoxins - Test methods, routine monitoring, and alternatives to batch testing, - European Pharmacopoeia current edition: 2.6.14 Bacterial Endotoxins.
Pyrogen Test was performed in compliance with:
- ISO 10993-1:2018 "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part1: Evaluation and Testing within a Risk Management Process
- ISO 10993-2:2006 "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 2: Animal welfare requirements"
- ISO 10993-11 "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 11: Tests for Systemic Toxicity"
- ISO 10993-12:2012 "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 12: Sample Preparation and Reference Materials".
- U.S. Pharmacopoeia, 2011 USPC Official and General Chapters: <151> Pyrogen test.
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Benching tests
The performances of the Resoscope video guided catheter are tested as follows:
Tensile Test to verify the tensile of the shaft welded joints and strain relief bond
Bend Test to verify the proper functioning of the Resascope wheels control
Leak Test to verify there is no leakage in the device
Lock Test to verify the locking mechanism operates correctly
## SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
The Resacope RS-01/B is same or similar in intended use, design and operating principles to the predicate device (K980734).
Both the subject and the predicate device are indicated for use in clinical environments. Both the devices have the same principle of operation, same overall design; the same method of use and limited duration of contact with the patient; similar sizes of the catheter.
The minor differences in design do not raise any new types of safety or effectiveness questions. Performance data (design verification testing) demonstrate that the subject device is as safe and effective as the cited predicate.
In further support of a substantial equivalence determination, hereunder is a comparison chart with the submitted device and the predicate device.
| SPECIFICATIONS &<br>CHARACTERISTICS | | | |
|---------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Subject device | K980734 | |
| Manufacturer | Advanced Medical Systems<br>Group SRL | Myelotec Inc | |
| Device Name | Resascope RS-01/B | Myelotec video guided catheter | |
| Common name | Video guided catheter | Video guided catheter | same |
| Indications For Use | When used with a fibreoptic<br>endoscope, Resascope is a video<br>guided catheter intended to be<br>used in the lumbar and sacral<br>spine for observing epidural<br>anatomy, pathology and delivery<br>of drugs approved for epidural<br>indications. | When used with a fibreoptic<br>endoscope, this device can be<br>used in the lumbar and sacral<br>spine for observing epidural<br>anatomy, pathology and delivery<br>of drugs approved for epidural<br>indications | same |
| Type of use | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR<br>801 Subpart D) | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR<br>801 Subpart D) | same |
| Product Code | HRX | HRX | same |
| Classification | 21 CFR 888.1100 Arthroscope | 21 CFR 888.1100 Arthroscope | same |
| Intended User | The device is to be used by trained personnel only | The device is to be used by trained personnel only | same |
| Intended Environment | Medical centers | Hospital/surgery center | substantially equivalent |
| Sterile | yes | yes | same |
| Single use | yes | yes | same |
| Design | two parts: the orientable catheter intended to enter the peridural space and the knob for the orientation of the catheter, connection tubes on the knob for visualization through endoscope and for connection to the infusion sets, soft tip, radiopaque distal tip, steel wires in the catheter body render it visible in X-rays | two parts: the orientable catheter intended to enter the peridural space and the knob for the orientation of the catheter, connection tubes on the knob for visualization through endoscope and for connection to the infusion sets, soft tip, radiopaque shaft | substantially equivalent |
| Insertion point | Sacral Hiatus | Sacral Hiatus | same |
| Infusion port | 2 | 2 | same |
| Catheter Length | 30 cm | 30 cm | same |
| Catheter Outer diameter | from 3.3 mm to 3.5 mm | 2.7 mm, 3.0 mm | Substantially equivalent. The difference in the size does not impact safety or effectiveness considering that it is a slight difference also in respect of the mean diameter of the insertion point (sacral hiatus) and the adjacent sacral canal |
| Lumen inner diameter | 1.29 mm | 1 mm, 1.3 mm | Substantially equivalent, the size of the lumen inner diameter of the subject device is comprised in the sizes of those of the subject device |
| Number of lumens for optics and micro instruments | 2 | 2 | same |
| for surgical<br>treatments | | | |
| Endoscope capable | yes | yes | same |
| Steerable | yes | yes | same |
| Catheter tube<br>Materials | Polyether - Poliammide +<br>Barium Sulfate | not available | The materials used for<br>the components of the<br>device that come in<br>contact with the patient<br>are largely used for<br>medical devices and<br>they have a long history<br>of safe use for the same<br>or equivalent<br>indications. The testing<br>performed on the<br>subject device<br>demonstrate that no<br>issues of safety and<br>effectiveness arise. |
| Biocompatibility | Meet requirements for ISO<br>10993-1 | not available | |
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#### SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DISCUSSION:
#### COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Both the medical devices are basically structured by two parts: the adjustable catheter, intended to enter the peridural space, and the knob, to be used for the orientation of the catheter tip; on the handle of both devices there are connection tubes for inserting the endoscope and for connection to the infusion sets.
The subject and predicate devices are based on the same or similar technological elements and are made with the materials largely used for the same type of medical devices already on the market. The minor differences in the technological characteristics of the devices do not impact the safety and effectiveness of the subject device. The performance data (design verification testing) demonstrate that the subject device is as safe and effective as the cited predicate.
AMS Group believes that the submitted Resascope is substantially equivalent in its intended use, design, materials, function and biocompatibility to the currently cleared device and is therefore as safe and effective.
## CONCLUSION:
Based on the available information, we conclude that the Resascope RS-01/B is substantially equivalent to the existing legally marketed device under Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Therefore, the subject device is determined to be equivalent to the predicate device.
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