K211120 · MicroVention, Inc. · NRY · Mar 31, 2022 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K211120
Device Name
ERIC Retrieval Device
Applicant
MicroVention, Inc.
Product Code
NRY · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Mar 31, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1250
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Real-World Evidence
Real-World Evidence
Submission
Device
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K211120 · Mar 31, 2022
ERIC Retrieval Device
MicroVention, Inc.
ETIS (Endovascular Treatment in Ischemic Stroke) Observational Cohort Study
The ETIS registry data was used to compare the clinical, angiographic, and functional outcomes (reperfusion rates, sICH, and 90-day mRS) of the ERIC device against predicate/reference devices (Trevo and Solitaire) in a real-world clinical setting.
ETIS (Endovascular Treatment in Ischemic Stroke) Observational Cohort Study (NCT03776877); Prospective, multi-center, observational cohort study; Follow-up/Duration: 90 days; Study Period: 2011 to September 2018
Patients experiencing acute ischemic stroke due to large intracranial vessel occlusion; Sample Size: 1,264 total (206 ERIC-treated; 1,058 Trevo/Solitaire-treated); Number of Sites: 7 active sites
The ERIC Retrieval Device is indicated to restore blood flow in the neurovasculature by removing thrombus in patients experiencing ischemic stroke within 8 hours of symptom onset. Patients who are ineligible for intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV t-PA) or who fail IV t-PA therapy are candidates for treatment.
Device Story
Mechanical thrombectomy device for acute ischemic stroke; consists of retrieval spheres on pusher wire. Inserted via microcatheter to target neurovasculature; captures and removes thrombus during withdrawal. Used in clinical settings by neurointerventionalists/neuroradiologists. Restores blood flow to ischemic tissue; improves clinical outcomes. Benefits include reperfusion of occluded vessels.
Clinical Evidence
Prospective, multi-center observational ETIS study (N=206 ERIC; N=1058 Trevo/Solitaire). Primary effectiveness: successful reperfusion (mTICI 2b-3) 82.2% (ERIC) vs 80.7% (control). Primary safety: sICH rate 4.1% (ERIC) vs 8.4% (control). Secondary outcome: 90-day mRS 0-2 49.3% (ERIC) vs 44.9% (control). Data supports substantial equivalence.
Technological Characteristics
Nitinol core wire and retrieval spheres; Tantalum distal/proximal markers; Polyethylene pusher shrink tubing. Dimensions: 3-6mm diameter, 15-44mm length. Electron beam sterilization (SAL 10^-9). No software/algorithm. Mechanical retrieval principle.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients 18+ with acute ischemic stroke due to large intracranial vessel occlusion within 8 hours of symptom onset. Candidates include those ineligible for or failing IV t-PA therapy.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A percutaneous catheter is a device that is introduced into a vein or artery through the skin using a dilator and a sheath (introducer) or guide wire.
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March 31, 2022
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MicroVention, Inc. Sapna Singh Director, Regulatory Affairs 35 Enterprise Aliso Viejo, California 92656
Re: K211120
Trade/Device Name: ERIC Retrieval Device Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1250 Regulation Name: Percutaneous Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NRY Dated: March 25, 2022 Received: March 28, 2022
Dear Sapna Singh:
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,
Naira Muradyan, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT5A: Division of Neurosurgical, Neurointerventional and Neurodiagnostic Devices OHT5: Office of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K211120
Device Name ERIC Retrieval Device
Indications for Use (Describe)
The ERIC Retrieval Device is indicated to restore blood flow in the neurovasculature by removing thrombus in patients experiencing ischemic stroke within 8 hours of symptom onset. Patients who are ineligible for intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV t-PA) or who fail IV t-PA therapy are candidates for treatment.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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## K211120 510(k) Summary
| Trade Name: | ERIC™ Retrieval Device |
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| Generic Name: | Percutaneous Catheter |
| Classification: | II, 21 CFR 870.1250, NRY |
| Submitted By: | MicroVention, Inc. |
| | 35 Enterprise |
| | Aliso Viejo, California, USA |
| Contact: | Sapna Singh |
| | Director, Regulatory Affairs |
| | MicroVention, Inc. |
| | Sapna.Singh@MicroVention.com |
| | Tel: (714) 247-8000 x 8162 |
| Date: | March 29, 2022 |
| Predicate Device: | Trevo XP ProVue Retriever (6x25 mm), K143077 |
| | Trevo XP ProVue Retriever (4x30mm), K150616 |
| | Modified Trevo ProVue Retriever (3x20 mm and 4x20 mm), K132641 |
| Reference Device: | Solitaire™ FR Revascularization Device (K113455) |
| Device Description: | The ERIC™ (Embolus Retriever with Interlinked Cage) Retrieval Device is a |
| | mechanical thrombectomy device designed to restore blood flow by removing |
| | clots from vasculature in patients suffering from acute ischemic stroke. The |
| | device consists of retrieval spheres secured on a pusher wire that are designed to |
| | capture and remove blood clots from the neurovasculature. The device is inserted |
| | into a microcatheter to navigate to the target location and retrieve the thrombus |
| | while the device is withdrawn from the vessel. |
| Indications for Use: | The ERIC™ Retrieval Device is indicated to restore blood flow in the |
| | neurovasculature by removing thrombus in patients experiencing ischemic |
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stroke within 8 hours of symptom onset. Patients who are ineligible for intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV t-PA) or who fail IV t-PA therapy are candidates for treatment.
### Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Device:
The subject device, ERIC™ Retrieval Device, is substantially equivalent to the predicate device in terms of intended use, scientific technology, and fundamental design. A tabular comparison of the technological characteristics between the predicate device and subject device is provided below.
Table 1: Technological Characteristics Comparison
| Device<br>Characteristics | Predicate Device | Subject Device | Comparison |
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| | Trevo XP ProVue (6x25 mm, K143077 and 4x30 mm, K150616)<br>Modified Trevo ProVue<br>Retriever (3x20 mm and 4x20 mm K132641) | ERIC™ Retrieval Device | |
| Manufacturer | Stryker | MicroVention | N/A |
| Classification | 21 CFR 870.1250, Class II | 21 CFR 870.1250, Class II | Same |
| Device<br>Classification<br>Name | Catheter, Thrombus<br>Retriever | Catheter, Thrombus Retriever | Same |
| Product Code | NRY | NRY | Same |
| Indications for Use | The Trevo XP ProVue<br>Retriever is intended to<br>restore blood flow in<br>the neurovasculature by<br>removing thrombus<br>in patients experiencing<br>ischemic stroke within 8<br>hours of symptom onset.<br>Patients who are ineligible<br>for intravenous<br>tissue plasminogen activator<br>(IV t-PA) or who fail IV t-<br>PA therapy are candidates<br>for treatment. | The ERIC Retrieval Device is<br>indicated to restore blood<br>flow in the neurovasculature<br>by removing thrombus in<br>patients experiencing<br>ischemic stroke within 8 hours<br>of symptom onset. Patients<br>who are ineligible for<br>intravenous tissue<br>plasminogen activator (IV t-<br>PA) or who fail IV t-PA<br>therapy are candidates for<br>treatment. | Same |
| Target Population | Patients with symptoms of an ischemic stroke | Patients with symptoms of an ischemic stroke | Same |
| Anatomical Sites | Neurovasculature | Neurovasculature | Same |
| Device<br>Characteristics | Predicate Device | Subject Device | Comparison |
| | Trevo XP ProVue (6x25 mm, K143077 and 4x30 mm, K150616)<br>Modified Trevo ProVue<br>Retriever (3x20 mm and<br>4x20 mm K132641) | ERIC™ Retrieval Device | |
| | Principal Device Dimensions & Materials | | |
| Size<br>(Retriever<br>Diameter × Length)<br>(mm) | 3×20<br>4×20<br>4×30<br>6×25 | 3×15<br>3×20<br>3×25<br>4×18<br>4×24<br>4×30<br>4×36<br>4×42<br>6×26<br>6×35<br>6×44 | Bench and animal testing<br>have demonstrated that the<br>different overall lengths of<br>the subject device<br>offerings do not raise new<br>questions regarding safety<br>and efficacy. |
| Stent & Core Wire<br>(Shaft) | Nitinol | Nitinol | Same |
| Stent Radiopaque<br>Wire | Platinum/Tungsten | None | Minor difference does not<br>raise new questions<br>regarding safety and<br>efficacy. Both<br>devices have radiopaque<br>characteristics. |
| Distal Marker/Coil | Platinum/Tungsten | Tantalum | Similar. Both are<br>commonly used medical<br>grade materials. Material<br>difference does not raise<br>new questions of safety and<br>efficacy. |
| Proximal<br>Marker/Coil | 304 Stainless Steel | Tantalum | Similar. Both are<br>commonly used medical<br>grade materials. Material<br>difference does not raise<br>new questions of safety and<br>efficacy. |
| Solder | Gold/Tin | N/A | Minor difference does not<br>raise new questions<br>regarding safety and<br>efficacy. |
| Hydrophilic<br>Coating | Sodium Hyaluronate Mixture | None | Difference does not raise<br>new questions of safety and<br>efficacy. Hydrophilic<br>coatings are commonly<br>used to |
| Device<br>Characteristics | Predicate Device | Subject Device | Comparison |
| | Trevo XP ProVue (6x25 mm, K143077 and 4x30 mm, K150616)<br>Modified Trevo ProVue Retriever (3x20 mm and 4x20 mm K132641) | ERIC™ Retrieval Device | |
| | | | lubricate some vascular devices. |
| Pusher Shrink<br>Tubing | None | Polyethylene | Polyethylene is a<br>commonly used medical grade plastic. Difference does not raise new questions of safety and efficacy. |
| Additional Characteristics | | | |
| Packaging<br>Materials and<br>Configuration | Polyethylene Hoop, polycarbonate mounting card, Tyvek/Film Pouch, HDPE Tubing Clips, Chipboard carton | Polyethylene Hoop, polycarbonate mounting card, Tyvek/Film Pouch, HDPE Tubing Clips, Bleached Sulfate carton | Minor difference does not raise new questions regarding safety and efficacy. |
| Supplied As | Sterile/Single Use | Sterile/Single Use | Same |
| Sterilization<br>Method | Ethylene Oxide | Electron Beam | Minor difference in method does not raise new questions regarding safety and efficacy. Both devices demonstrate a SAL of 10-6 |
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### Verification Test Summary:
The results of verification and validation testing conducted on the subject device demonstrate that it performs
as intended and are summarized as follows:
### Table 2: Verification and Validation Testing
| Test Description | Test Method | Result | Conclusions |
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| Dimensional Testing<br>(Expanded Diameter &<br>Device Overall Length) | Device attributes (overall device<br>length and expanded outer<br>diameter (OD) of the shaped<br>section) were measured. | Pass | The longer overall length and<br>smaller OD of the subject<br>device offerings does not<br>affect the performance of the<br>device. |
| Test Description | Test Method | Result | Conclusions |
| Fluoroscopic Guidance<br>Marker Testing | The radiopacity of device<br>markers were assessed under<br>fluoroscopy during non-clinical<br>testing. | Pass | Both subject and predicate<br>devices are sufficiently visible<br>under fluoroscopy. |
| Advance/Retraction Force<br>Testing | The advance and retract forces<br>of the subject device in a<br>tortuous model were compared<br>with the forces measured for one<br>or more predicate devices. | Pass | The advance and retract<br>forces of the subject device<br>were comparable with the<br>forces measured for the<br>predicate device. |
| Re-Sheathing Testing | The ability to re-sheath the<br>device was evaluated compared<br>with the predicate device. | Pass | The ability to re-sheath the<br>subject device is comparable<br>to that of the predicate device<br>tested. |
| Radial Force Testing | The radial force of the subject<br>device was measured by radially<br>compressing the device and was<br>compared with the radial forces<br>measured for predicate device. | Pass | The radial force of the subject<br>device is comparable to that<br>of the predicate device tested. |
| Tensile Strength Testing | The peak tensile strength to<br>failure in different sections of<br>the subject device was evaluated<br>and compared with that<br>measured for the predicate<br>device. | Pass | The system tensile strength of<br>the subject device is<br>comparable to that of the<br>predicate device tested. |
| Kink Resistance Testing | Kink resistance of the subject<br>device was evaluated when<br>wrapped around a series of<br>mandrels of decreasing radii<br>until permanent deformation was<br>observed or until the smallest<br>radius was used. | Pass | Kink resistance of the subject<br>device is equivalent to that of<br>the predicate device tested. |
| Austenite Finish (Af)<br>Testing | Af temperature testing of the<br>subject device determined at<br>what temperature the shape<br>recovery transformation is<br>complete upon heating and is a<br>property of the pseudoelastic<br>material used. | Pass | The Af temperature of the<br>subject device is less than the<br>product use temperature<br>(body temperature) and, thus,<br>satisfies requirements for<br>clinical applications. |
| Simulated Use/<br>Performance Testing | The ability to reliably deploy<br>and use the subject device in a<br>tortuous benchtop model was<br>evaluated and compared with<br>one or more predicate devices. | Pass | Simulated use testing was<br>comparable with that of the<br>predicate device. |
| Test Description | Test Method | Result | Conclusions |
| Corrosion Resistance<br>Testing | Metallic components intended<br>for fluid path contact were<br>evaluated for signs of corrosion. | Pass | Corrosion resistance testing of<br>the subject device showed no<br>signs of corrosion. |
| Particulate Evaluation<br>Testing | Particulate evaluation testing of<br>the subject device was evaluated<br>in a tortuous benchtop model<br>and was compared with that of<br>the predicate device. | Pass | Particulate evaluation was<br>comparable with that of the<br>predicate device. |
| Torque Response Testing | The torque ability of the subject<br>device in a tortuous benchtop<br>model was evaluated and<br>compared with the predicate<br>device. | Pass | Torque response testing<br>indicated that the core wire of<br>the subject device rotates<br>freely with the proximal<br>sphere and, thus, has<br>equivalent torqueability<br>compared to the predicate<br>device. |
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### Biocompatibility Evaluation:
The in vitro and in vivo biocompatibility safety studies performed on the terminally sterilized ERIC™ Retrieval Device have demonstrated the biocompatibility of the proposed device and support compliance with ISO 10993-1, 'Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices,' and the FDA Biocompatibility Guidance.
Per ISO 10993-1, the ERIC™ Retrieval device is categorized as an external communicating device with limited exposure. The device was determined to be non-cytotoxic, non-irritating, non-irritating, non-toxic, nonpyrogenic, non-hemolytic, non-activating, and has no effect on coagulation of human plasma and hematological parameters. The biocompatibility evaluation are summarized as follows:
| | Table 3: Biocompatibility Testing | |
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| Test | Test Summary | Conclusions |
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| Cytotoxicity: L929 MEM<br>Elusion Test | There was no biological reactivity (Grade 0) of<br>the cells exposed to the test article extract. | Non-cytotoxic |
| Sensitization: Kligman<br>Maximization Test in<br>Guinea Pigs | The test article extracts elicited no reaction at the<br>challenge (0% sensitization) following an<br>induction phase. | Non-sensitizer |
| Intracutaneous Reactivity in<br>White Rabbits | No evidence of irritation (score 0.0). | Non-irritating |
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| Test | Test Summary | Conclusions |
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| Systemic Injection Test in<br>Mice | No biologically significant weight loss,<br>mortality, or evidence of systemic toxicity from<br>the extract exposure to the mice was observed. | Systemically non-toxic |
| Rabbit Pyrogen Test<br>(Material Mediated) | No rabbit showed an individual rise in<br>temperature of 0.5 °C. The temperature increases<br>for the test animals were 0.0 °C. | Non-pyrogenic |
| ASTM Blood Compatibility<br>- Direct and Indirect Contact<br>Hemolysis | The test article demonstrated 0.12% hemolysis<br>in direct contact and 0.00% hemolysis in indirect<br>contact. | Non-hemolytic |
| Unactivated Partial<br>Thromboplastin Time Test | An average coagulation time of the test article<br>showed no significant difference from the<br>control. | No effect on coagulation<br>of human plasma |
| Complement Activation<br>Test (Direct Contact) | The plasma exposed to the test article for 90<br>minutes was found to exhibit no statistically<br>significant increase in C3 and SC5b-9. | Non-activating |
| Platelet and Leukocyte<br>Count Assay (Direct<br>Contact) | The concentration of White Blood Cells (WBC)<br>and Platelets (Plt) in human blood exposed to the<br>test article was not statistically significantly<br>decreased. | No effect on<br>hematological<br>parameters |
| Thrombogenicity | The test article had a thrombus formation score<br>of "2" and was considered thromboresistant. | Non-thrombogenic |
### Sterilization, Shelf-Life, and Packaging Integrity:
The ERIC™ Retrieval Device is labeled as a single-use, sterile device. The sterilization process for the ERIC™ Retrieval Device has been successfully validated and process monitoring controls are in place to assure that the device is electron beam sterilized to achieve a minimum SAL of 10-9 with bacterial endotoxin < 2.15 EU/device.
Shelf-life studies per ASTM F1980 have been conducted for the ERIC™ Retrieval Device and establish that the product and packaging remain functional and sterile for the shelf-life period indicated on the label.
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#### Animal Testing Summary:
Acute and chronic in vivo testing was conducted in a porcine model to evaluate safety and performance characteristics of the ERIC Retrieval Device in comparison to the predicate device, Trevo XP ProVue Retriever. Histological evaluation demonstrated that the tissue response to both test and control devices were similar. There was no evidence of perforation or dissection in vessels treated with either the test or control devices. There was no evidence of downstream thromboembolic or ischemic injury. Chronic study animals remained healthy, gained weight, and survived to scheduled termination. Study endpoints were met, and ERIC Retrieval Devices were shown to be safe and equivalent to the predicate device.
#### Clinical Study Data:
To support the substantial equivalence of the ERIC™ Retrieval Device (ERIC) to its predicate device cleared in the US [Trevo XP ProVue Retriever, Trevo], the clinical data collected from Endovascular Treatment in Ischemic Stroke follow-up Evaluation (ETIS) Observational Cohort Study (NCT03776877) was collected and analyzed.
ETIS is a prospective, multi-center, observational, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) compliant study conducted in France assessing the angiographic and clinical outcomes associated with the use of CE-marked thrombectomy devices [including the ERIC™ device, Trevo and Solitaire FR Revascularization Device (Solitaire)] that are intended to restore blood flow in patients experiencing acute ischemic stroke due to large intracranial vessel occlusion. This ongoing ETIS study was initiated in 2011 and has enrolled more than 14,000 subjects as of January 2022. The data presents an analysis population that is a subset of the ETIS study and includes all consecutive subjects treated by the ERIC™ device. Solitaire and Trevo at all 7 active sites from the beginning of the study to September 2018. The data analysis included the clinical, angiographic, and functional outcomes of two hundred six (N=206) patients treated with the ERIC™ device in comparison to N=1058 patients treated with Trevo or Solitaire. The angiographic and clinical outcomes demonstrate that the ERIC™ device performs similarly to the Trevo and Solitaire in terms of successful reperfusion rate and good clinical outcome (mRS 0-2) at 90 days based on available follow-up data in the two analysis groups. The ERIC™ device also exhibits a comparable safety profile, including similar rates of procedural complications, sICH, and 90-day all-cause mortality based on available follow-up data in the two analysis groups. One of the limitations of the ETIS study due to its design is the number of subjects with
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missing data; therefore, the conclusions made from the ETIS study in support of this 510(k) are based on subjects with available follow-up data in both analysis groups.
All patients were selected for endovascular thrombectomy based on evaluation by a multi-disciplinary team of physicians including neuroradiologists. Selection included patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS), in relation to an occlusion of a large caliber intracranial artery of the anterior circulation, visible in imaging within a period of 6 hours after the onset of symptoms, either initially in combination with intravenous thrombolysis (IVT), or as recourse technique: after failure of treatment with IVT, or alone in case of contraindication to IVT. Both arms of the study included the use of thrombolytics. The ETIS study was conducted in accordance with the GCP guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements (FR, ICH E3-E6. ISO14155).
#### Primary Outcomes:
### Primary Effectiveness Outcome
The primary effectiveness outcome was defined as achievement of an mTICI score of 2b or greater in the target vessel. The success criterion for this analysis is that the primary effectiveness outcome success rate for the ERIC device cohort is statistically non-inferior to the mTICI rate for the Trevo/Solitaire cohort.
### Primary Safety Outcome
The primary safety outcome was defined as the occurrence of symptomatic intracerebral hemorthage (sICH) within 24 hours post-procedure. The success criterion for this analysis is that the rate of occurrence of the primary safety outcome for the ERIC device cohort is statistically non-inferior to the sICH rate for the Trevo/Solitaire cohort.
#### Inclusion Criteria:
- 1. Age 18 and older (i.e., candidates must have had their 18th birthday)
- 2. Neuroimaging demonstrates acute ischemic stroke in a large vessel indicated for use with neurothrombectomy devices intended to restore blood flow
- 3. No upper or lower limits of the neurological severity at baseline (NIHSS)
- 4. With or without intravenous thrombolysis
- 5. Oral informed consent (patient and/or trustworthy person)
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#### Exclusion Criteria:
- 1. Pregnant or breast-feeding women
- 2. Patient benefiting from a legal protection
- 3. Non-membership of a national insurance scheme
### Study Results:
The study assessed the efficacy and safety of the ERIC™ Retrieval Device using marketed devices used in usual clinical practice in comparison to the predicate device, Trevo XP ProVue, and reference device, Solitaire.
### Table 4: ETIS Study Outcomes: ERIC vs Trevo/Solitaire Cohort
| ETIS Study Results | ERIC Device Cohort<br>(N=206) | | Trevo/Solitaire Cohort<br>(N=1058) | |
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| | n/N | Value<br>Rate (CI) | n/N | Value<br>Rate (CI) |
| Primary Effectiveness Outcome | | | | |
| Successful reperfusion at end<br>of procedure (mTICI 2b-3) | 166/202 | 82.2%<br>(76.9-87.5%) | 842/1044 | 80.7%<br>(78.2-83.1%) |
| Primary Safety Outcome | | | | |
| Occurrence of sICH within<br>24h-48h* | 7/169 | 4.1%<br>(1.1-7.2%) | 81/965 | 8.4%<br>(6.6-10.2%) |
*59 ERIC-treated patients and 37 Trevo/Solitaire patients without follow-up CT scan/MRI due to absence of symptoms (per site hospital usual care) were treated as absence of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage. The number of missing patients without follow-up CT/MRI in the ERIC-treated group is proportionally higher than the number of missing patients without follow-up CT/MRI in the Trevo/Solitaire-treated group. Therefore, the occurrence of sICH within 24-48 hours with the ERIC-treated patients could be higher than the confidence intervals presented in this table.
The primary effectiveness outcome results generated by treating the subjects with rescue mechanical thrombectomy device after failure of the primary intended device to achieve mTICI 2b or greater and missing subjects as failures are shown below.
# Table 5: Primary Effectiveness Endpoint (mTICI 2b-3) – ERIC Device vs Trevo/Solitaire: Use of Rescue Mechanical Thrombectomy Device Considered Treatment Failure
| Primary Effectiveness<br>Endpoint | ERIC<br>(N=206) | | Trevo/Solitaire<br>(N=1058) | |
|-----------------------------------|-----------------|-------|-----------------------------|-------|
| | n/N | Value | n/N | Value |
{13}------------------------------------------------
| Successful reperfusion at<br>end of procedure (mTICI<br>2b-3)* | 130/206 | 63.1% | 639/1058 | 60.4% |
|----------------------------------------------------------------|---------|-------|----------|-------|
|----------------------------------------------------------------|---------|-------|----------|-------|
*The effectiveness outcomes were considered as failures for missing subjects as well as those subjects with use of rescue mechanical thrombectomy device.
The secondary outcome for good clinical outcome (90-day mRS 0-2) is shown in the table below. The results of this analysis demonstrate that the 90-day mRS of the ERIC arm and the control arm are substantially equivalent based on available follow-up data.
### Table 6: Secondary Outcome (90-day mRS) - ERIC vs Trevo/Solitaire
| | ERIC<br>(N=206) | | Trevo/Solitaire<br>(N=1058) | |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|---------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------|
| | n/N | Value | n/N | Value |
| Secondary Outcome<br>Good Clinical<br>Outcome (90-day<br>mRS 0-2) | 67/136 | 49.3%<br>(40-57.7%) | 413/919 | 44.9%<br>(41.7-48.2%) |
Comparison of the primary safety and effectiveness outcomes and secondary outcome for the ERIC cohort versus the Trevo/Solitaire cohort from the ETIS study demonstrated that the ERIC device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
### Conclusion:
The information presented in this 510(k) demonstrates the substantial equivalence between the predicate and the ERIC" Retrieval Device regarding the design, construction materials, operating principle, bench testing, animal testing and clinical performance for the intended use.
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Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.