The iTind System is intended for the treatment of symptoms due to urinary outflow obstruction secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men age 50 and above.
Device Story
iTind System is a temporary implantable transprostatic tissue retractor for BPH. Device consists of nitinol super elastic shape memory alloy implant pre-mounted on guide wire, delivery system, and retrieval kit. Implant is inserted via sheath through cystoscope (min 19Fr) into bladder neck and prostatic urethra. Upon deployment, implant expands (max 33mm diameter, 50mm length), exerting radial force to push obstructive tissue away from urinary path. Implant remains in situ for 5–7 days to remodel tissue, then removed via sheath. Used in clinical setting by trained physicians. Benefits include mechanical relief of urinary obstruction without permanent implant. Modifications include material changes and visual markers to improve ease of use.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data presented. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including biocompatibility (ISO 10993 series), packaging validation (ISO 11607), and accelerated aging (ASTM F1980).
Technological Characteristics
Implant material: Nitinol super elastic shape memory alloy. Dimensions: 33 mm diameter, 50 mm length. Deployment: Transurethral via sheath, compatible with 19Fr cystoscopes. Sterilization: Ethylene oxide. Shelf-life: 3 years. Connectivity: None (mechanical).
Indications for Use
Indicated for men age 50 and above with urinary outflow obstruction secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A temporarily-placed urethral opening system for symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a prescription use device that is inserted transurethrally and deployed at the prostate. The implant is designed to increase prostatic urethral patency by increasing prostatic opening. It is intended for the treatment of symptoms due to urinary outflow obstruction secondary to BPH in men.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special controls for this device are:(1) Clinical performance testing with the device under anticipated conditions of use must evaluate improvement in urinary outflow symptoms and document the adverse event profile.
(2) The patient-contacting components of the device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible.
(3) Performance data must demonstrate the sterility of the patient-contacting components of the device.
(4) Performance data must support the shelf life of the device by demonstrating continued sterility, package integrity, and device functionality over the labeled shelf life.
(5) Non-clinical performance testing must demonstrate that the device performs as intended under anticipated conditions of use. The following performance characteristics must be tested:
(i) Deployment and removal; and
(ii) Mechanical strength.
(6) Labeling must include:
(i) Instructions for use, including the recommended training for safe use of the device;
(ii) A summary of the clinical performance testing conducted with the device, including device- and procedure-related adverse events; and
(iii) A shelf life.
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June 25, 2021
Medi-Tate Ltd. % Janice M. Hogan Partner Hogan Lovells US LLP 1735 Market Street, Floor 23 Philadelphia, PA 19103
Re: K210138
Trade/Device Name: iTind System Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 876.5510 Regulation Name: Temporarily-placed Urethral Opening System for Symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Regulatory Class: II Product Code: OKA Dated: May 20, 2021 Received: May 20, 2021
Dear Janice M. Hogan:
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,
Mark J. Antonino, M.S. Assistant Director DHT3B: Division of Reproductive, Gynecology and Urology Devices OHT3: Office of GastroRenal, ObGyn, General Hospital and Urology Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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510(k) Number (if known)
K210138
Device Name
#### iTind System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The iTind System is intended for the treatment of symptoms due to urinary outflow obstruction secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men age 50 and above.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
区 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
□ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# K210138 510(k) SUMMARY Medi-Tate Ltd.'s iTind
## Submitter
Medi-Tate Ltd. 17 Hauman St. Hadera, Israel, 3850169
Phone: +972-77-700-6745 Facsimile: +972-4-770-1838
Contact Person: Lihi Liviatan
Date Prepared: June 24, 2021
Name of Device: iTind system
## Regulation Name: Temporarily-placed Urethral Opening System for Symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.5510
Regulatory Class: II
Product Code: QKA
Predicate Device: DEN190020 - Medi-Tate's iTind
### Device Description
The iTind System is a prescription temporary implantable transprostatic tissue retractor system and consists of the iTind System and a Retrieval Kit. The iTind System consists of an implant and a delivery system. The iTind implant is pre-mounted on a dedicated guide wire. The iTind implant is made of nitinol super elastic shape memory alloy (SMA), and biocompatible material widely used in the manufacture of medical devices. When in its folded configuration, the device is inserted through a sheath and deployed within the bladder neck and prostatic urethra where it assumes its expanded configuration at a maximum diameter of 33 mm and a length of 50 mm. When in expanded configuration, the struts of the iTind implant exert radial force outwardly on the bladder neck and prostatic urethra to push obstructive tissue away from the urinary path. The implant is designed to cover the entire length of the prostatic urethra, from the bladder neck to a point proximal to the external urinary sphincter. The iTind implant is left in position for 5–7 days. The device is subsequently removed using a sheath. The deployment and removal of the iTind implant should follow the Instructions For Use supplied by Medi-Tate and should only be attempted after the operator has been appropriately trained. The device is compatible with commercially available cystoscopes at least 19Fr in diameter.
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## Indications for Use
The iTind System is intended for the treatment of symptoms due to urinary outflow obstruction secondary to beniqn prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men age 50 and above.
## Summary of Technological Characteristics
Several components of the device are being modified to use different materials of construction and to add visual markers to improve ease of use. In addition, the shelf-life was extended to 3 years. These changes do not raise different types of safety or efficacy questions.
## Performance Data
- EN ISO 10993 -1: 2018 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process, 2-258
- ISO 10993-3:2014 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 3: Tests for ● genotoxicity, carcinogenicity and reproductive toxicity, 2-228
- . ISO 10993-5:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity, 2-245
- ISO 10993-6:2016 Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 6: Tests for local effects after implantation, 2-247
- . ISO 10993-7:2008 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 7: Ethylene oxide sterilization residuals, 14-408
- . ISO 10993-10:2010 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization, 2-174
- . ISO 10993-11:2017 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 11: Tests for systemic toxicity, 2-255
- . EN ISO 11607-1:2020 Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 1: Requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems and packaging systems, 15-530
- EN ISO 11607-2:2019 Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices Part 2: ● Validation requirements for forming, sealing and assembly processes, 15-531
- . ASTM F2096-11 Standard test method for detecting gross leaks in packaging by internal pressurization - bubble test, 14-359
- . ASTMF1980-16 Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of Sterile Barrier Systems for Medical Devices, 14-497
## Conclusions
The subject iTind is as safe and effective as the predicate iTind. The subject iTind has the same intended use, indications, and principles of operation and similar technological characteristics as its predicate device. The minor technological differences between the iTind and its predicate devices raise no new issues of safety or effectiveness. Performance data demonstrate that the iTind is as safe and effective as the predicate iTind. Thus, the subject device is substantially equivalent.
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