The Aqueduct 200 Cervical Dilation Balloon Catheter is intended to be used whenever cervical softening and dilation is desired. Some examples are: treatment of cervical stenosis, IUD placement and removal, Radium placement, drainage of uterine cavity, endometrial biopsy, uterine curettage, suction cannula aspiration, operative hysteroscopy.
Device Story
Aqueduct 200 is a balloon cervical dilation catheter; enables simultaneous dilation of cervical canal. Input: visual data from integrated forward-looking CMOS camera and LED light source. Operation: physician inserts catheter through vagina/cervix into uterus; uses visual feedback to position dilation balloon at internal/external cervical os; inflates balloon with 12.5 ml saline for mechanical dilation. Output: visual feed to external monitor via HDMI; mechanical dilation of cervix. Used in clinical settings by physicians. Benefits: provides visual guidance for accurate placement and controlled mechanical dilation of cervix, facilitating various gynecological procedures. Procedure duration 6-7 minutes.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5, -10), sterilization validation (ISO 11135), electrical safety/EMC (IEC 60601-1, -1-2, -2-18), optical performance, and mechanical bench performance (ISO 10555-1, -4). Accelerated aging studies confirmed shelf-life performance.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Pebax balloon, polycarbonate catheter, polyvinyl chloride hub, stainless steel. Sensing: CMOS camera with LED light source. Energy: Electrical (camera/LED). Dimensions: 25 cm length, 3.3 mm (deflated) to 12 mm (inflated) diameter. Connectivity: HDMI output to monitor. Sterilization: Ethylene oxide (SAL 10-6). Standards: ISO 10993, ISO 11135, IEC 60601-1, ISO 10555.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring cervical softening and dilation for procedures including cervical stenosis treatment, IUD placement/removal, Radium placement, uterine cavity drainage, endometrial biopsy, uterine curettage, suction cannula aspiration, and operative hysteroscopy.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A hygroscopic Laminaria cervical dilator is a device designed to dilate (stretch open) the cervical os by cervical insertion of a conical and expansible material made from the root of a seaweed (Laminaria digitata or Laminaria japonica). The device is used to induce abortion.
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October 15, 2021
GTIMD LLC Eran Levit CEO 6 Columbia Drive Amherst, NH 03031
Re: K202433
> Trade/Device Name: Aqueduct 200 Cervical Dilation Balloon Catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 884.4260 Regulation Name: Hygroscopic Laminaria Cervical Dilator Regulatory Class: II Product Code: PON Dated: September 9, 2021 Received: September 13, 2021
Dear Eran Levit:
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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K202433
Device Name
Aqueduct 200 Cervical Dilation Balloon Catheter
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Aqueduct 200 Cervical Dilation Balloon Catheter is intended to be used whenever cervical softening and dilation is desired. Some examples are: treatment of cervical stenosis, IUD placement and removal, Radium placement, drainage of uterine cavity, endometrial biopsy, uterine curettage, suction cannula aspiration, operative hysteroscopy.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | X |
|----------------------------------------------|---|
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) | |
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# 510(K) SUMMARY - K202433
| I. | Submitter | |
|----|----------------------|-------------------------------------|
| | Submitter's Name: | GTIMD LLC |
| | Address: | 6 Columbia Drive, Amherst, NH 03031 |
| | Phone: | (603) 809-3089 |
| | Contact Person: | Eran Levit |
| | Contact Email: | elevit@gtimd.com |
| | Date of Preparation: | October 14, 2021 |
- II. Device
| Name of Device: | Aqueduct 200 Cervical Dilation Balloon Catheter |
|--------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Catheter, Balloon, Dilation of the Cervical Canal |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 884.4260 |
| Regulation Name: | Hygroscopic Laminaria Cervical Dilator |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
| Product Codes: | PON (Catheter, Balloon, Dilation of the Cervical Canal) |
- III. Predicate and Reference Devices
### Predicate Device:
Aqueduct 100 Cervical Dilation Balloon Catheter (K160664) manufactured by GTIMD LLC
The predicate device has not been subject to a design-related recall.
### Reference Device:
Endosee Model 8000 U-scope (K123151) manufactured by Endosee Corp
- IV. Device Description
The Aqueduct 200 Cervical Dilation Balloon Catheter is a balloon cervical dilation catheter which enables the simultaneous dilation of both sides of the cervical canal. The subject device is an updated version of the Aqueduct 100 Cervical Dilation Balloon Catheter cleared under K160664 that merges two separate dilation balloons into one balloon, removes the anchor balloon, replaces the four-way hub with a three-way hub, and removes the stylet from the shaft.
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The catheter consists of a 2-lumen shaft. One lumen inflates a cylindrical dilation balloon. A second lumen is for infusion of saline solution and also contains a camera and camera cable. In use, the catheter is inserted through the vagina and cervical canal and into the uterus. Using visual feedback from the forward-looking camera and LED light source the physician advances the catheter through the cervical canal and identifies the end of the canal when entering the internal orifice of the uterus. When the physician identifies the orifice, the catheter is positioned inside the cervix. This aligns the cylindrical dilation balloon at the internal cervical os and external cervical os. The balloon is inflated with 12.5 ml of saline, providing gradual mechanical dilation of the cervix.
The camera cable on the catheter connects to a camera module that provides power to the camera and allows connection to an HDMI port on a monitor to assess proper device placement during a clinical procedure. After 3 minutes of dilation of the internal and external orifices of the uterus, a controlled injection of 1-2.5 ml of saline mav be made through the catheter infusion lumen which exits on the distal end of the catheter. Evidence that cervical dilation is complete can be determined once droplets of the saline injection are observed exiting through the external opening of the cervix. Optimal dilation of 8-9 mm within the cervical canal is typically achieved following 5 minutes of balloon dilation. The entire procedure from catheter insertion to removal is completed in 6-7 minutes.
The deflation of the balloon is conducted by attaching a luer lock syringe to the swabable valve and removing saline from the balloon.
The subject device is packaged in a mylar/Tyvek pouch and ethylene oxide (EO) sterilized to a SAL 10-6. The packaged device has a shelf-life of 15 months.
- V. Indications for Use
The Aqueduct 200 Cervical Dilation Balloon Catheter is intended to be used whenever cervical softening and dilation is desired. Some examples are: treatment of cervical stenosis, IUD placement and removal. Radium placement, drainage of uterine cavity, endometrial biopsy, uterine curettage, suction cannula aspiration, operative hysteroscopy.
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- VI. Comparison of Intended Use and Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Device
The table below provides a comparison of the intended use and technological characteristics of the subject and predicate device:
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device |
|-------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Aqueduct 200 Cervical<br>Dilation Balloon Catheter<br>(K202433) | Aqueduct 100 Cervical<br>Dilation Balloon Catheter<br>(K160664) |
| Manufacturer | GTIMD LLC | GTIMD LLC |
| Regulatory<br>Information | Hygroscopic Laminaria<br>Cervical Dilator (21 CFR<br>884.4260)<br>Product Code: PON<br>Class II | Hygroscopic Laminaria<br>Cervical Dilator (21 CFR<br>884.4260)<br>Product Code: PON<br>Class II |
| Indications for<br>Use | The Aqueduct 200 Cervical<br>Dilation Balloon Catheter is<br>intended to be used<br>whenever cervical softening<br>and dilation is desired. Some<br>examples are: treatment of<br>cervical stenosis, IUD<br>placement and removal,<br>Radium placement, drainage<br>of uterine cavity, endometrial<br>biopsy, uterine curettage,<br>suction cannula aspiration,<br>operative hysteroscopy. | The Aqueduct 100 Cervical<br>Dilation Balloon Catheter is<br>intended to be used<br>whenever cervical softening<br>and dilation is desired. Some<br>examples are: treatment of<br>cervical stenosis, IUD<br>placement and removal,<br>Radium placement, drainage<br>of uterine cavity, endometrial<br>biopsy, uterine curettage,<br>suction cannula aspiration,<br>operative hysteroscopy. |
| Components | Balloon catheter with an<br>incorporated camera and<br>LED light source, and camera<br>module | Balloon catheter |
| Balloon<br>volume(s) | Dilation Balloon: 12.5 mL | Anchor Balloon: 2.5 mL<br>Dilation Balloons: 7.5 mL<br>(combined) |
| Balloon burst<br>pressure | Dilation Balloon: > 8 atm | Anchor Balloon: > 2 atm<br>Dilation Balloon: > 2 atm |
| Usable Length | 25 cm | 25 cm |
| Outer diameter | 3.3 mm deflated and 12 mm | 3.3 mm deflated and 12 mm |
| | inflated | inflated |
| Shaft type | 2-lumen polycarbonate shaft | 3 lumen Pebax shaft |
| Materials | Pebax balloon, polyvinyl<br>chloride hub, polycarbonate<br>catheter, stainless steel | Pebax balloons and Pebax<br>catheter |
| Dilation<br>Mechanism | Fixed diameter balloon that<br>expands to 12 mm | Fixed diameter balloons that<br>expand to 12 mm |
| Stylet | No | Yes, unremovable |
| Shelf Life | 15 months | 2 years |
| Dilation Balloon<br>Positioning<br>Method | Optical using a CMOS camera<br>and LED light | Mechanical using an anchor<br>balloon |
| Saline flow? | Yes, single lumen for infusion | Yes, single lumen for infusion |
| Sterile/Reusable? | Single-use sterile device and<br>reusable camera module | Single-use sterile device |
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The indications for use (IFU) for the subject device are identical to the predicate device IFU. Therefore, the intended use is the same – to dilate the cervix.
The subject device has different technological characteristics than the predicate device. The subject and predicate device have different device design specifications, number of balloons, materials, and positioning method.
The camera is used to position the dilation balloon, similar to the anchor balloon in the predicate device. Both features are used to aid in device placement.
These differences in technological characteristics do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness as compared to predicate device (e.g., can the device be positioned correctly, are the materials biocompatible, can device use result in an injury to cervical or uterine tissues, etc.). Non-clinical performance data was conducted to address the technological differences between the subject and predicate device to demonstrate substantial equivalence.
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#### VII. Performance Data
To support the substantial equivalence of the subject device, the following performance testing was performed:
### Biocompatibility Testing
Biocompatibility tests were conducted on the Aqueduct 200 Cervical Dilation Balloon Catheter according to the 2020 FDA guidance document Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process" as follows:
- Cytotoxicity (ISO 10993-5:2009)
- Sensitization (ISO 10993-10:2010)
- Irritation (ISO 10993-10:2010) .
The results of this testing demonstrated that the subject device is noncytotoxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing.
### Sterilization Validation
The subject device is ethylene oxide sterilized. The ethylene oxide sterilization cycle was validated using the overkill method, in accordance with ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11135:2014 Sterilization of health care products - Ethylene oxide - Requirements for development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices. Ethylene oxide residuals were evaluated according to ISO 10993-7:2008 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 7: Ethylene oxide sterilization residuals.
Packaging integrity and shipping testing were completed after accelerated aging to demonstrate the subject device packaging was able to withstand the rigors of shipping and distribution. Testing included seal strength (ASTM F88/F88M), dye penetration (ASTM F1929), shipping testing (ASTM D4169), and a visual inspection. The subject device met all the predetermined acceptance criteria.
## Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
The subject device was tested for electrical safety and EMC according to the following standards:
- . IEC 60601-1:2005 (3rd Edition) + CORR. 1:2006 + CORR. 2:2007 + A1:2012, Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
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- IEC 60601-1-2:2014, Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1-2: General ● Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Disturbances - Requirements and Tests
- 60601-2-18: Edition 3.0 2009-08, Medical electrical equipment Part 2-● 18: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of endoscopic equipment
### Optical Performance
The camera was evaluated for the following specifications and met the predetermined acceptance criteria:
- Component specifications
- Photobiological safety testing
- Field of view
- Direction of view
- Resolution
- Depth of field and optimum working distance
- Geometric distortion
- Noise and dynamic range
- Image intensity uniformity ●
### Bench Performance Testing
Performance tests were performed on the Aqueduct 200 Cervical Dilation Balloon Catheter according to the requirements of ISO 10555-1:2013 and ISO 10555-4:2013 Intravascular catheters — Sterile and single-use catheters — Part 1: General requirements and Part 4: Balloon dilation catheters, and ISO 11737-1:2018 Sterilization of health care products —Microbiological methods Part 1: Determination of a population of microorganisms on products.
Performance testing was also conducted on the Aqueduct 200 Cervical Dilation Balloon Catheter following an accelerated aging study to simulate a 15-month shelf life, including:
- Dimensional Verification ●
- Camera Functionality ●
- Balloon Burst Pressure ●
- Balloon Fatigue
- Balloon Inflation/Deflation Time
- Catheter Bond Strength ●
- Catheter Flexibility and Pushability ●
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- Balloon Preparation, Deployment, and Retraction ●
The subject device met the predetermined acceptance criteria for each test.
- VIII. Conclusion
Based on the comparison and analysis above, the Aqueduct 200 Cervical Dilation Balloon Catheter is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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