The C Scope Visualization system is intended to visualize an interior cavity of the body.
Device Story
C Scope Visualization System is an arthroscope for minimally-invasive procedures. Input: CMOS camera sensor in a single-use rigid scope captures visual data; optical fiber provides illumination. Transformation: Scope connects to a reusable handpiece; handpiece connects via USB to a tablet running ImageClear software for image/video processing, display, and data management. Output: Live video and captured images on the tablet screen. Used in hospitals or doctor's offices by trained physicians. The system aids in visualizing anatomical structures during arthroscopy. Benefits include real-time visualization for diagnostic or operative procedures. The scope includes an integral drape for a sterile gripping surface.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical studies were required to demonstrate substantial equivalence. Evidence is based on bench-only testing, including physical integrity, functionality, mechanical durability, electrical safety (IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-18), EMC (IEC 60601-1-2), biocompatibility (ISO 10993 series), and sterilization validation (ISO 11135-1). Human factors validation was performed via two formative studies and one summative study.
Technological Characteristics
System includes a single-use rigid scope (CMOS sensor, optical fiber illumination), reusable handpiece, and tablet. Materials: medical-grade plastics and stainless steel. Connectivity: USB. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (EO) for scope kit. Software: ImageClear for image processing. Electrical safety: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-18. EMC: IEC 60601-1-2. Applied part: Type BF.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by a trained physician to provide illumination and visualization in arthroscopic procedures of an interior cavity of the body through a surgical opening.
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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CIT Ortho, LLC % Prithul Bom Most Responsible Person Regulatory Technology Services 1000 Westgate Drive, Suite #510k Saint Paul. Minnesota 55114
Re: K203526/S001
Trade/Device Name: C Scope™ Visualization System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.1100 Regulation Name: Arthroscope Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HRX Dated: November 11, 2020 Received: January 8, 2021
Dear Prithul Bom:
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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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
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K203526
Device Name C Scope Visualization System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The C Scope Visualization System is indicated to be used by a trained physician to provide illumination and visualization in arthroscopic procedures of an interior cavity of the body through a surgical opening.
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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
| Applicant: | CIT Ortho, LLC<br>26202 Detroit Rd. Ste. 340<br>Westlake, Ohio 44145 | |
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| Company Contact: | Megan Lecavalier<br>Chief Operating Officer<br>Phone: 440-772-1421<br>Fax: 440-772-1422<br>Email: mlecavalier@clearimg.com | |
| Date Summary Prepared: | December 28, 2020 | |
| Trade Name: | C Scope™ Visualization System | |
| Common Name: | Arthroscope | |
| Classification Name: | Arthroscope, Class II | |
| Product Code: | HRX | |
| Regulatory Class: | Class II | |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR §888.1100 | |
| Predicate Device: | NeedleCam HD Visualization System [K143705]<br>BioVision Technologies. Golden, CO | |
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device |
| Feature | C Scope Visualization System | NeedleCam HD Visualization System |
| FDA Classification | Class II | Class II |
| Product Code(s) | HRX | HRX/GCJ |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR §888.1100 | 21 CFR §888.1100/ 876.1500 |
| Regulation Name | Arthroscope | Arthroscope/ Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery |
| Indications for Use / Intended Use | Intended Use<br>The C Scope Visualization System is<br>intended to visualize an interior<br>cavity of the body. | Intended Use<br>The Needle Cam HD™ Visualization System is<br>intended to visualize an<br>interior cavity of the body. |
| | Indications for use<br>The C Scope Visualization System is<br>indicated to be used by a trained<br>physician to provide illumination<br>and visualization in arthroscopic<br>procedures of an interior cavity of<br>the body through a surgical<br>opening. | Indications for Use<br>Needle Cam HD™ Visualization<br>System is indicated to be used<br>by a trained physician to<br>provide illumination and<br>visualization of an interior<br>cavity of the body through a<br>natural or surgical opening in<br>diagnostic and operative<br>arthroscopic and endoscopic<br>procedures. Examples of<br>surgical use include but are not<br>limited to procedures on the<br>knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow,<br>wrist, shoulder,<br>temporomandibular joint<br>(TMJ), spinal, ophthalmic, ENT,<br>and cervix. |
| Where Used | Hospital / Doctor's Office | Hospital / Doctor's office |
| Device Description | The C Scope Visualization System<br>Includes the following components:<br>Tablet with custom software for<br>image/video processing and<br>display, capture and USB data | NeedleCam HD Visualization<br>System includes the following<br>components:<br>An Image Capture Box with<br>custom software for<br>image/video processing<br>display, capture, and USB |
| Feature | Subject Device<br>C Scope Visualization System | Predicate Device<br>NeedleCam HD Visualization System |
| | management, and external power supply Reusable handpiece with LED light source. Disposable single-use sterile kit including a semi-rigid scope with integral drape, and supplemental instruments including a cannula, trocar/obturator, and syringe and tubing for flushing. | data management, and external power supply.<br>Video Outputs for external monitor Reusable Camera-handpiece with an LED light source A disposable single-use sterile kit including a semi-rigid fiberoptic scope with integral drape, and supplemental instruments including a cannula, trocar, obturator, and cannula plug. |
| Single Use/Reusable | Tablet and Handpiece: Reusable.<br>Scope and instruments: Sterile, Single Use. | Image capture box and camera handpiece: Reusable.<br>Scopes & instruments: Sterile, Single Use |
| Sterilization | Scope kit - Ethylene Oxide (EO) sterilization | Scope kit - Ethylene Oxide (EO) sterilization |
| Sterility, How Supplied | Scope Kit - sterile in PETG tray w/ sealed LLDPE header pouch | Scope Kit – sterile in PETG tray w/ sealed Tyvek lid. |
| | Tablet, Handpiece - non-sterile in cardboard packaging with protective padding | Camera Handpiece and Image Capture Box- non-sterile in cardboard packaging with protective padding |
| Image Acquisition | Image acquisition is achieved through the camera, which is a CMOS sensor located in the scope. | Image acquisition is achieved through the camera, which is a CCD sensor located in the handpiece. |
| Connectivity | The scope w/ camera connects to the handpiece with a quick release connector. The handpiece (with illumination source) and cable connects to the Tablet through USB connection. | The scope connects to the camera handpiece with a quick release connection. The handpiece (with illumination source) cable connects to the Image Capture Box through a custom electrical connection. |
| Image Display(s) | All-in-one Tablet | External display connection |
| Data Storage | Images and video automatically stored to Tablet.<br>Images and video can be exported to USB device. | Image and video storage to USB device. |
| Type of Light Source | LED | LED |
| Feature | Subject Device | Predicate Device |
| | C Scope Visualization System | NeedleCam HD Visualization System |
| Endoscope coupler | Built-in | Built-in |
| Materials | Commonly used medical-grade plastics and stainless steel | Commonly used medical-grade plastics and stainless steel |
### Device Description:
The C Scope Visualization System is an arthroscope that allows users to illuminate and visualize patient anatomy during minimally-invasive arthroscopic procedures. The system consists of a single-use rigid Scope, a reusable Handpiece and a Tablet for viewing the images. The Scope contains a CMOS camera chip to visualize and an optical fiber to illuminate anatomical structures. The Scope includes an integral drape which covers the Handpiece to provide a sterile gripping surface for the user. The Scope is packaged in a sterile C Scope Disposable Scope Kit containing single use items syringe, tubing, cannula, and trocar to aid in the procedure. The Handpiece provides control of the direction and depth of the Scope and allows the user to capture images and videos. The reusable tablet Viewing Tablet is loaded with custom ImageClear software which provides image and video display and data management.
### Indications for Use:
The C Scope Visualization System is indicated to be used by a trained physician to provide illumination and visualization in arthroscopic procedures of an interior cavity of the body through a surgical opening.
### Intended Use:
The C Scope Visualization system is intended to visualize an interior cavity of the body.
### Technology Characteristics:
The technological characteristics of the C Scope Visualization System are similar to its predicate device –
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NeedleCam HD Visualization System (K143705). The indications and contraindications listed in this submission are in congruence between these devices. The C Scope Visualization system utilizes a disposable arthroscope, included in a sterile kit with supplemental instruments. The disposable scope connects to a reusable handpiece to display a live image on a viewing tablet with custom software for image processing and capture.
# Comparison to Predicate Device:
The fundamental scientific technology of the C Scope Visualization System and the previously cleared predicate device, NeedleCam HD Visualization System [K143705], are the same. The table below shows relevant similarities and differences.
Table 1- Predicate Comparison
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Based on the evaluation of the performance characteristics, construction, and indications of use, CIT Ortho has concluded that the C Scope Visualization System is substantially equivalent to the predicate device listed in this submission.
# Performance Data Summary:
Determination of substantial equivalence is based on an assessment of non-clinical performance test data. The C Scope Visualization System has successfully completed the following relevant performance testing to demonstrate substantial equivalence. Testing was performed to evaluate physical integrity, functionality, and performance of the system.
The results of these tests provide reasonable assurance that the C Scope Visualization System has been designed and tested to assure conformance to the requirements for its intended use and indications for use. No new safety or performance issues were raised during the testing; therefore, this device is considered to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
# Environmental and Packaging
The sterile packaging for the Disposable Scope Kit of the C Scope Visualization system was verified for transportation and environmental conditions according to ASTM D4169-16 DC-13 and ASTM D4332-14. Seal formation for the sterile LLDPE header pouch was validated per ISO 11607-2 2019 (E).
# Mechanical and Durability
Testing was performed to verify the mechanical integrity and durability of the C Scope Visualization system. Testing also included ingress protection testing per IEC/EN 60529:2013 and luer testing per ISO 80369-7:2016. These tests demonstrated that the system met all product requirements.
# Human Factors
Human factors validations were performed per Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff "Applying Human Factors and Usability Engineering to Medical Devices." Two formative studies and one summative validation study were conducted utilizing the complete C Scope Visualization System in a productionequivalent state.
# Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility
Electrical safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing were conducted on the C Scope Visualization System consisting of the Tablet, Handpiece, and Disposable Scope. The system complies with the IEC 60601-1:2012 and IEC 60601-2-18:2009 standards for safety with the Disposable Scope being a type BF applied part. The system complies with the IEC 60601-1-2:2014 standard for EMC. Immunity of the system to RFID readers was verified using AIM 7351731.
# Software Validation and Verification Testing
Software verification and validation testing were conducted and documentation was provided as recommended by FDA's Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices." The software for this device was considered as a "moderate" level of concern, since a failure or latent flaw in the software could indirectly result in minor injury to the patient or operator through incorrect or delayed information or through the action of a care
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provider. Software validation was conducted according to AAMI/IEC 62304:2006/A1:2016 and FDA's Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff "General Principles of Software Validation."
### Biocompatibility Testing
The patient-contacting components of the device are categorized as Externally Communicating Device, Tissue and Bone, Limited Contact (< 24 hours). Per ISO 10993-1:2018, the following testing was conducted:
- ISO 10993-5:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity .
- ISO 10993-10:2013 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization
- . ISO 10993-11:2018 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 11: Tests for systemic toxicity
- ISO 10993-17:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 17: Establishment of allowable limits for leachable substances
- ISO 10993-18:2020 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 18: Chemical characterization of ● medical device materials within a risk management process
Documentation for the biocompatibility testing was provided as recommended by Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, "Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, 'Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process.'"
# Sterilization and Shelf Life
The C Scope Visualization System Disposable Scope Kit sterilization process, using 100% Ethylene Oxide (EO), has been validated in accordance with ISO 11135-1:2014 to achieve a SAL of 10 °. EO and ECH residuals were below the limits specified in ISO 10993-7:2008 Amd 1:2019 (E). Both baseline and accelerated shelf-life testing were conducted demonstrating the device will perform as intended to support the proposed shelf-life. Accelerated aging testing was carried out according to ASTM F1980:2016.
Reprocessing of the reusable C Scope Handpiece was validated through a Manual Cleaning Validation, including Simulated Use, and an Intermediate Level Disinfection Validation. These studies were conducted in accordance with AAMI TIR12:2010, AAMI TIR30:2011 (R2016), and "Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff – Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and Labeling."
# Animal Testing
No animal studies were required to demonstrate substantial equivalence.
# Clinical Testing
No clinical studies were required to demonstrate substantial equivalence.
# Conclusion
CIT Ortho concludes through a review of the benchtop assessments, the comparison of the device classification, intended use, operating principle, technological characteristics, sterility, and biocompatibility that the C Scope Visualization System is substantially equivalent to the predicate device and is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as or better than the predicate device.
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