K203614 · Auris Health, Inc., A Johnson and Johnson Family Company · QNW · Mar 11, 2021 · Ear, Nose, Throat
Device Facts
Record ID
K203614
Device Name
Monarch Bronchoscope
Applicant
Auris Health, Inc., A Johnson and Johnson Family Company
Product Code
QNW · Ear, Nose, Throat
Decision Date
Mar 11, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 874.4680
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The reprocessed Monarch Bronchoscope, used in conjunction with the Monarch Platform, is intended to provide bronchoscopic visualization of and access to patient airways for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Device Story
Reprocessed version of Monarch Bronchoscope; used with Monarch Platform robotic system. Device comprises inner scope and outer sheath with 4-way articulation; distal tip contains CMOS imager and LED illumination. Physician controls device via Monarch Platform interface; live video transmitted to display. Working channel allows introduction of biopsy or other instruments. Used in clinical settings for airway access; enables diagnostic/therapeutic interventions. Reprocessing involves soil removal, decontamination, and functional testing; device can be reprocessed once. Output is visual feedback for physician to guide navigation and procedures. Benefits include safe, effective airway access for diagnostic/therapeutic tasks.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included cleaning validation, functional performance, system compatibility, electrical safety (AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-18), biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1:2018), and sterilization validation (ISO 11135:2018, ISO 10993-7:2008). All tests passed.
Technological Characteristics
Single-use flexible bronchoscope; 4-way articulation; CMOS imager; LED illumination; aluminosilicate glass lens. Materials identical to predicate. Sterilization: Ethylene oxide (ISO 11135:2018). Connectivity: Wired to Monarch Platform. Standards: AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-18, ISO 10993-1:2018, ISO 11135:2018.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring bronchoscopic visualization and access to airways for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A bronchoscope (flexible or rigid) and accessories is a tubular endoscopic device with any of a group of accessory devices which attach to the bronchoscope and is intended to examine or treat the larynx and tracheobronchial tree. It is typically used with a fiberoptic light source and carrier to provide illumination. The device is made of materials such as stainless steel or flexible plastic. This generic type of device includes the rigid ventilating bronchoscope, rigid nonventilating bronchoscope, nonrigid bronchoscope, laryngeal-bronchial telescope, flexible foreign body claw, bronchoscope tubing, flexible biopsy forceps, rigid biopsy curette, flexible biopsy brush, rigid biopsy forceps, flexible biopsy curette, and rigid bronchoscope aspirating tube, but excludes the fiberoptic light source and carrier.
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March 11, 2021
Auris Health Inc., a Johnson and Johnson Family Company Somi Ekwealor Staff Regulatory Affairs Analyst 150 Shoreline Drive Redwood City, California 94065
Re: K203614
Trade/Device Name: Monarch Bronchoscope Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.4680 Regulation Name: Bronchoscope (Flexible Or Rigid) And Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: QNW Dated: December 8, 2020 Received: December 14, 2020
Dear Somi Ekwealor:
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,
Shu-Chen Peng, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT1C: Division of ENT, Sleep Disordered Breathing, Respiratory and Anesthesia Devices 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) K203614
Device Name Monarch Bronchoscope
Indications for Use (Describe)
The reprocessed Monarch Bronchoscope, used in conjunction with the Monarch Platform, is intended to provide bronchoscopic visualization of and access to patient airways for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | | |
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| <table style="border: none;"><tr><td style="border: none;">☑ Remediation Use (Part 31, GER 321, Corrective Action)</td><td style="border: none;">☐ On-site Corrective Use (31, GER 321, Corrective Action)</td></tr></table> | ☑ Remediation Use (Part 31, GER 321, Corrective Action) | ☐ On-site Corrective Use (31, GER 321, Corrective Action) |
| ☑ Remediation Use (Part 31, GER 321, Corrective Action) | ☐ On-site Corrective Use (31, GER 321, Corrective Action) | |
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
__ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# K203614 510(k) Summary
### General Information
| 510(k) Submitter | Auris Health, Inc., a Johnson and Johnson Family<br>Company<br>150 Shoreline Drive<br>Redwood City, CA 94065 |
|------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Original Device<br>Manufacturer | Auris Health, Inc., a Johnson and Johnson Family<br>Company<br>150 Shoreline Drive<br>Redwood City, CA 94065 |
| Reprocessed Device<br>Manufacturer | Auris Health, Inc., a Johnson and Johnson Family<br>Company<br>2383 Bering Dr.<br>San Jose, CA 95131 |
| FDA Registration Number | 3014447948 |
| Primary Correspondent | Somi Ekwealor, MSRS, RAC<br>Staff Regulatory Affairs Specialist<br>Johnson and Johnson, Robotics & Digital Solutions |
| Contact Information | Email: sekwealo@its.jnj.com<br>Phone: (408) 320-5385 |
| Date Prepared | 08 December 2020 |
# Device Identification
### Proposed Reprocessed Device:
| Proprietary Name | Monarch Bronchoscope |
|---------------------|--------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name | Reprocessed Bronchoscope (Flexible Or Rigid) |
| Classification Name | Bronchoscope (flexible or rigid) and accessories |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 874.4680 |
| Product Code | QNW |
| Regulatory Class | II |
| Model Number | MBR-000211-B |
### Predicate OEM Device:
| Proprietary Name | Monarch Platform |
|------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name | Bronchoscope (Flexible Or Rigid) |
| Premarket Notification | K193534 |
| Classification Name | Bronchoscope (flexible or rigid) and accessories |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 874.4680 |
| Product Code | EOQ |
| Regulatory Class | II |
| Model Number | MBR-000211-A |
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### Device Description
The reprocessed Monarch Bronchoscope, MBR-000211-B, (hereafter referred to as "Proposed Device") is identical to the Original Monarch Bronchoscope, MBR-000211-A, (hereafter referred to as "Predicate Device"), which is a component of, and must be used with, the Monarch Platform, cleared under K193534. The Monarch Bronchoscope is connected to the robotic arms of the Monarch Platform to provide bronchoscopic visualization of and access to patient airways for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The Proposed Device is a reprocessed single-use device that can be reprocessed up to one (1) time.
The Monarch Bronchoscope, consisting of the Inner Scope ("scope") and the Outer Sheath ("sheath"), has 4-way articulation controlled by continuous, direct, visual control of the physician using the Monarch Platform. The Proposed Device contains a working channel through which biopsy devices, or other working channel instruments, may be introduced. The distal tip of the Proposed Device has a camera control unit (CCU) that collects live images that are then transmitted to the physician's display interface of the Monarch Platform. The camera transmits vision data to the Monarch Tower through the camera cable. The single-use, manually controlled, working channel instruments compatible with the Proposed Device are identical to the working channel instruments compatible with the predicate Monarch Platform bronchoscope.
### Intended Use/Indications for Use
The reprocessed Monarch Bronchoscope, used in conjunction with the Monarch Platform, is intended to provide bronchoscopic visualization of and access to patient airways for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
### Summary of Technological Characteristics
The Proposed Device (MBR-000211-B) is a single-use device identical to the Predicate Device (MBR-000211-A) in design, patient-contacting materials, clinical applications, patient population, performance specifications, and principles of operation. All technological characteristics including articulation, vision, and compatibility with working channel instruments are identical. Key technological characteristics are listed in the table below.
| Key Attributes | Proposed Device (MBR-0000211-B) |
|----------------------------|---------------------------------|
| Product Code | QNW |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 874.4680 |
| Classification | II |
| Intended for Single Use | Yes |
| Field of View (FOV) in air | 90 degrees |
| Direction of view | 0 degrees |
| FOV depth | 3-30mm |
| Imaging type | CMOS Imager |
| Illumination type | LED |
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| Key Attributes | Proposed Device (MBR-0000211-B) |
|------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Active angulation degrees up/down or<br>4 directions | 180/180/180/180 |
| Pixel resolution | 200 x 200 |
| Camera lens | Aluminosilicate glass |
| Light source | LED (covered in<br>cyanoacrylate adhesive) |
| Working Channel Instruments<br>Compatibility | Auris working channel instruments and third party<br>instruments that meet working channel length and<br>diameter requirements (e.g., REBUS probe) |
This premarket notification is submitted to demonstrate the ability to reprocess the Monarch Bronchoscope one (1) time without impacting safety or effectiveness. Auris Health's reprocessing of the device includes removal of adherent soil and decontamination. Each individual device is tested for appropriate function of its components prior to packaging, labeling, and sterilization operations.
### Performance Testing
The Reprocessed Monarch Bronchoscope was tested for performance in accordance with internal design specification and with the applicable performance standards to demonstrate safety and effectiveness. This includes the following tests:
| Test Name | Description | Results |
|-----------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Cleaning Validation | Worst case device conditioning was taken into<br>consideration while conducting this testing. | Pass |
| Functional<br>Performance and<br>System<br>Compatibility | Functional performance and system compatibility were<br>performed to verify the performance of the Proposed Device<br>was not negatively impacted by reprocessing. Worst case<br>device conditioning was taken into consideration while<br>conducting this testing. | Pass |
| Electromagnetic<br>Compatibility and<br>Electrical Safety | The Proposed Device has been fully evaluated for electrical<br>safety and EMC compliance to the following standards:<br>AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, and IEC 60601-<br>2-18. Worst case device conditioning was taken into<br>consideration while conducting this testing. | Pass |
| Biocompatibility | Evaluates the end of life biocompatibility of the limited<br>contact device in accordance with ISO 10993-1:2018. Worst<br>case device conditioning was taken into consideration while<br>conducting this testing. | Pass |
| Sterilization | Sterilization was assessed in accordance with ISO 11135:<br>2018. Sterilization residuals were assessed in accordance<br>with ISO 10993-7:2008. The Proposed Device uses a<br>validated Ethylene oxide sterilization process using a half-<br>cycle overkill approach to achieve a minimum sterility<br>assurance level of 10-6. | Pass |
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The performance testing demonstrates that the reprocessed Monarch Bronchoscope is as safe and effective as the legally marketed Original Monarch Bronchoscope and operates as originally intended.
#### Conclusion
The indications for use/intended use, patient-contacting materials, clinical applications, patient population, performance specifications, technological characteristics, and principles of operation of the Proposed Device are identical to the Predicate Device.
Performance testing and process validation results demonstrated substantial equivalence of the Proposed Device (reprocessed Monarch Bronchoscope, MBR-000211-B) to the Predicate Device (Original Monarch Bronchoscope, MBR-000211-A) with respect to safety and and effectiveness. therefore conclude that the reprocessed Monarch We Bronchoscope is as safe, effective, and substantially equivalent to the Predicate Device, Monarch Bronchoscope.
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The following device is included in this submission:
| Description | OEM Model Number | Reprocessed Model Number |
|----------------------|------------------|--------------------------|
| Monarch Bronchoscope | MBR-000211-A | MBR-000211-B |
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