K201398 · Stryker Ent · LRC · Oct 15, 2020 · Ear, Nose, Throat
Device Facts
Record ID
K201398
Device Name
SINUSPRIME Dilation System
Applicant
Stryker Ent
Product Code
LRC · Ear, Nose, Throat
Decision Date
Oct 15, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 874.4420
Device Class
Class 1
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
Use a single dilation device by transnasal approach to access and treat an individual anatomical location as follows: · Remodel by balloon displacement the adjacent bone and paranasal sinus structures in the Maxillary ostialethmoid infundibula in patients 2 years and older; · Remodel by balloon displacement the adjacent bone and paranasal sinus structures in the Frontal ostialrecesses in patients 12 years and older: may be used with LED Light fiber to locate, illuminate across nasal and sinus structures; · Remodel by balloon displacement the adjacent bone and paranasal sinus structures in the Sphenoid sinus ostia in patients 12 years and older; • Dilation of the cartilaginous portion of the Eustachian tube for treating persistent Eustachian tube dysfunction in patients 18 years and older.
Device Story
Transnasal balloon dilation system; used to remodel sinus outflow tracts and dilate Eustachian tubes. System includes balloon device (specific to frontal, sphenoid, maxillary, or ET anatomy), inflation syringe, extension line, and optional LED light fiber. Physician tracks device into target anatomy using endoscopic visualization; balloon inflated to displace bone/tissue. LED light fiber provides illumination/trans-illumination for navigation. Used in clinical settings by physicians. Benefits include minimally invasive access to sinus/ET structures for treatment of dysfunction.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Included biocompatibility, design verification (dimensional, strength, HFE/UE), packaging, and shelf-life testing. Design validation performed with physicians (HFE/UE). No clinical data presented.
Technological Characteristics
Manual surgical instrument; stainless steel hypotube construction. Balloon dilation principle. Sterile, single-use. Rigid, non-bendable design specific to anatomical site. Includes inflation syringe, extension line, and optional LED light fiber for illumination. No software or electronic processing.
Indications for Use
Indicated for remodeling bone/sinus structures in maxillary ostia/ethmoid infundibula (≥2 years), frontal ostia/recesses (≥12 years), and sphenoid sinus ostia (≥12 years); also indicated for dilation of the cartilaginous portion of the Eustachian tube for persistent dysfunction (≥18 years).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ear, nose, and throat manual surgical instrument is one of a variety of devices intended for use in surgical procedures to examine or treat the bronchus, esophagus, trachea, larynx, pharynx, nasal and paranasal sinus, or ear. This generic type of device includes the esophageal dilator; tracheal bistour (a long, narrow surgical knife); tracheal dilator; tracheal hook; laryngeal injection set; laryngeal knife; laryngeal saw; laryngeal trocar; laryngectomy tube; adenoid curette; adenotome; metal tongue depressor; mouth gag; oral screw; salpingeal curette; tonsillectome; tonsil guillotine; tonsil screw; tonsil snare; tonsil suction tube; tonsil suturing hook; antom reforator; ethmoid curette; frontal sinus-rasp; nasal curette; nasal rasp; nasal rongeur; nasal saw; nasal scissors; nasal snare; sinus irrigator; sinus trephine; ear curette; ear excavator; ear rasp; ear scissor, ear snare; ear spoon; ear suction tube; malleous ripper; mastoid gauge; microsurgical ear chisel; myringotomy tube inserter; ossici holding clamp; sacculotomy tack inserter; vein press; wire ear loop; microrule; mirror; mobilizer; ear, nose, and throat punch; ear, nose and throat knife; and ear, nose, and throat trocar.
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October 15, 2020
Stryker ENT Bruce Backlund Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist 3600 Holly Lane North, Suite 40 Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Re: K201398
Trade/Device Name: SINUSPRIME Dilation System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.4180 Regulation Name: Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: PNZ, LRC Dated: September 14, 2020 Received: September 16, 2020
Dear Bruce Backlund:
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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Sincerely,
Shu-Chen Peng
for Malvina Eydelman, M.D. Director OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K201398
Device Name SINUSPRIME Dilation System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Use a single dilation device by transnasal approach to access and treat an individual anatomical location as follows:
· Remodel by balloon displacement the adjacent bone and paranasal sinus structures in the Maxillary ostialethmoid infundibula in patients 2 years and older;
· Remodel by balloon displacement the adjacent bone and paranasal sinus structures in the Frontal ostialrecesses in patients 12 years and older: may be used with LED Light fiber to locate, illuminate across nasal and sinus structures;
· Remodel by balloon displacement the adjacent bone and paranasal sinus structures in the Sphenoid sinus ostia in patients 12 years and older;
• Dilation of the cartilaginous portion of the Eustachian tube for treating persistent Eustachian tube dysfunction in patients 18 years and older.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|-------------------------------------------------|--|
|-------------------------------------------------|--|
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(K) SUMMARY
| Date Prepared: | May 27, 2020 |
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| Submitter Information: | Stryker ENT<br>3600 Holly Lane North, Suite 40<br>Plymouth, MN 55447 |
| Establishment Registration: | 3006345872 |
| Contact Information: | Bruce Backlund<br>Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist<br>(763) 762-5902<br>bruce.backlund@stryker.com |
| Device Information:<br>Trade Name:<br>Common Name:<br>Classification Name: | SINUSPRIME Dilation System<br>Balloon Sinus Dilation System<br>ENT Manual Surgical Instrument<br>Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation Device |
| Product Code: | LRC<br>PNZ |
| Regulation Number: | Class I, 21 CFR 874.4420<br>Class II 21 CFR 874.4180 |
| Predicate Devices: | K163509 XprESS ENT Dilation System<br>K152435 LED Light Fiber |
## Device Description:
The SINUSPRIME Dilation System is intended to remodel or recreate the sinus outflow tract and dilate the Eustachian tube by transnasal balloon dilation. Each packaged SINUSPRIME System includes a balloon device configured for a specific anatomy (frontal, sphenoid, maxillary, or Eustachian tube (ET) configuration) and an inflation device.
| SINUSPRIME Dilation System Configurations and Included Accessories | | | | | | | |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-----------------|----------------------|-------------------|--------------------|----------------|--|
| Configuration | Balloon<br>Device | Balloon<br>Size | Accessories | | | | |
| | | | Inflation<br>Syringe | Extension<br>Line | LED Light<br>Fiber | IGS<br>Adapter | |
| Frontal | X (Frontal) | 6x20 | X | X | X | X | |
| Frontal w/ LED | X (Frontal) | 6x20 | X | X | X | X | |
| Sphenoid | X (Sphenoid) | 6x20 | X | X | X | X | |
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| Maxillary | X<br>(Maxillary) | 6x8 | X | X | |
|-------------------------|------------------|------|---|---|--|
| Eustachian Tube<br>(ET) | X (ET) | 6x20 | X | X | |
The SINUSPRIME Dilation System combines features of an ostium seeker with the tissue expansion effect of balloon dilation. The SINUSPRIME Dilation System is provided sterile and for single use only. The familiar features of this device enable a physician to track the device into the sinuses and Eustachian tubes using endoscopic visualization.
Image /page/4/Figure/4 description: The image shows a medical device with several labeled parts. The device has a long, thin tube with a curved tip, labeled as "Balloon/Curved tip". The handle of the device has two labeled parts: "Proximal fitting" and "Balloon Inflation luer".
SINUSPRIME Dilation Device (shown with balloon protector on tip)
SINUSPRIME Dilation System includes a balloon device configured for a specific anatomy (frontal, sphenoid, maxillary, or Eustachian tube (ET) configuration) and an inflation device with extension line.
Image /page/4/Picture/7 description: The image contains the word "Frontal" in a simple, sans-serif font. The word is positioned at the top left corner of the image. The background is plain white, providing a stark contrast to the black text. The overall composition is minimalist, focusing solely on the presentation of the word.
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Sphenoid
Image /page/4/Picture/10 description: The image contains the word "Maxillary" in a clear, sans-serif font. The text is positioned at the top of the image. The word is written in a simple, straightforward manner.
Image /page/4/Picture/11 description: The image is a blank white canvas. There are no objects or figures present. The image is completely devoid of any content.
Image /page/4/Picture/12 description: The image is a close-up of a handwritten symbol, possibly a mathematical or scientific notation. The symbol consists of a curved line that starts at the top left, curves downward, and then extends horizontally to the right. The line appears to be drawn with a pen or marker, and the background is plain white.
Eustachian Tube
SINUSPRIME Dilation Device tip configurations (shown with balloon protector on tip)
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Image /page/5/Figure/2 description: The image shows a syringe connected to an extension line. The syringe is on the left side of the image and is connected to the extension line on the right. The extension line is coiled into a circle. The text labels "Syringe" and "Extension Line" point to the respective objects in the image.
Inflation Device with Extension Line
The SINUSPRIME LED Light Fiber consists of a flexible illumination fiber that allow physicians to locate, illuminate within, and trans-illuminate across nasal and sinus structures. The SINUSPRIME LED Light Fiber is optional and available packaged and pre-loaded only on the SINUSPRIME Frontal with LED model.
Image /page/5/Figure/5 description: The image shows a diagram of a fiber optic light source. The diagram labels the different parts of the light source, including the fiber, housing, pull tab, integrated light source, and flexible sheath. The fiber is a thin strand of material that carries light from the light source to the point of use. The housing is the outer casing of the light source. The pull tab is used to activate the light source. The integrated light source is the part of the light source that produces the light. The flexible sheath is a protective covering for the fiber.
# SINUSPRIME LED Light Fiber
### Indications for Use:
Use a single dilation device by transnasal approach to access and treat an individual anatomical location as follows:
- Remodel by balloon displacement the adjacent bone and paranasal sinus structures in the ● Maxillary ostia/ethmoid infundibula in patients 2 years and older;
- Remodel by balloon displacement the adjacent bone and paranasal sinus structures in the Frontal ostia/recesses in patients 12 years and older: may be used with LED Light fiber to locate, illuminate within and, transilluminate across nasal and sinus structures;
- Remodel by balloon displacement the adjacent bone and paranasal sinus structures in the ● Sphenoid sinus ostia in patients 12 years and older;
- Dilation of the cartilaginous portion of the Eustachian tube for treating persistent ● Eustachian tube dysfunction in patients 18 years and older.
### Contraindications:
None known.
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## Technological Characteristics:
The technological characteristics of the subject device are very similar to the predicate devices [K163509 and K152435], including: principle of operation, design, function, materials, biocompatibility and sterility.
Both the subject device and predicate balloon device [K163509] are configured or chosen for a specific anatomy (frontal, sphenoid, maxillary, or Eustachian tube (ET) configuration) to facilitate dilation procedures and include an inflation device and an option to include a LED Light Fiber [predicate device K152435] that emits light from the distal end. The subject device has a single stainless steel hypotube that remains rigid and cannot be bent. The tip configuration for the subject rigid devices are therefore specific to the desired anatomical site (frontal. sphenoid, maxillary, or Eustachian tube (ET)) and packaged accordingly. The balloon predicate device [K163509] has two stainless steel hypotubes that have been annealed to allow bending with the included bending tool such that a single device can be used in various anatomical configurations (frontal, sphenoid, maxillary, or Eustachian tube (ET)). Both the subject device (frontal and sphenoid configurations) and the predicate device [K163509] accommodate the use of guidewires if desired. Unlike the predicate device [K163509], the subject device is not designed for optional suction or irrigation.
## Substantial Equivalence:
The indications for use and intended use of the subject device are the same as the predicate devices [K163509 and K152435]. The technological characteristics of the subject device are similar to the predicate devices [K163509 and K152435], including: principle of operation, design, function, materials, biocompatibility, and sterility,
### Performance Data:
Performance testing involved biocompatibility, design verification (dimensional, strength, HFE/UE verification testing), packaging, shelf life and design validation with physicians (HFE/UE). Performance testing showed that the device meets design specifications and performs as intended.
### Conclusion:
In conclusion, the SINUSPRIME indications for use and technological characteristics are the same as or equivalent to the predicate device. The differences between the subject device and the predicate device (e.g., update to a rigid hypotube that cannot be bent) do not raise different questions of safety or effectiveness and performance testing has been conducted to demonstrate the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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