Advantage Ultra System, Advantage Fit Ultra System, Lynx Ultra System
K211223 · Boston Scientific Corporation · OTN · Jul 21, 2021 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K211223
Device Name
Advantage Ultra System, Advantage Fit Ultra System, Lynx Ultra System
Applicant
Boston Scientific Corporation
Product Code
OTN · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Jul 21, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.3300
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The mesh implant is intended for use as a suburethral sling for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence resulting from urethral hypermobility and/or intrinsic sphincter deficiency.
Device Story
Advantage Ultra, Advantage Fit Ultra, and Lynx Ultra Systems are sterile, single-use surgical mesh implants designed as suburethral slings. The system consists of a polypropylene knitted mesh assembly (with polymer sleeves, dilators, and center tab) and a delivery device (curved needle with pusher or slot). Used in clinical/hospital settings by physicians to treat female stress urinary incontinence. The mesh acts as a mechanical backboard to support the urethra during stress/straining, preventing urine leakage. The delivery device facilitates passage of the mesh through bodily tissues for retropubic or suprapubic placement. The mesh assembly is removed after the implant is positioned. Benefits include surgical correction of incontinence symptoms.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data presented. Performance testing included dimensional analysis, tensile strength, user evaluations, packaging integrity, biocompatibility, and sterility testing on accelerated-aged samples (13 months) to support a 1-year shelf life.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Polypropylene knitted mesh, polymer sleeves, polyester lead. Sterilization: Ethylene oxide. Form factor: Sterile, single-use mesh assembly with delivery device (curved needle). Sensing/Actuation: Mechanical support (passive). Connectivity: None. Software: None.
Indications for Use
Indicated for female patients with stress urinary incontinence caused by urethral hypermobility and/or intrinsic sphincter deficiency.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Surgical mesh is a metallic or polymeric screen intended to be implanted to reinforce soft tissue or bone where weakness exists. Examples of surgical mesh are metallic and polymeric mesh for hernia repair, and acetabular and cement restrictor mesh used during orthopedic surgery.
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August 6, 2021
Boston Scientific Corporation % Brooke Cuddy Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist Boston Scientific 100 Boston Scientific Way Marlborough, MA 01752
Re: K211223
> Trade/Device Name: Advantage™ Ultra System, Advantage Fit™ Ultra System, Lynx™ Ultra System Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 878.3300 Regulation Name: Surgical mesh Regulatory Class: II Product Code: OTN
Dear Brooke Cuddy:
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is sending this letter to notify you of an administrative change related to your previous substantial equivalence (SE) determination letter dated July 21, 2021. Specifically, FDA is updating this SE Letter with an update to the contact zip code as an administrative correction.
Please note that the 510(k) submission was not re-reviewed. For questions regarding this letter please contact Jessica K. Nguyen, Ph.D., OHT3: Office of GastroRenal, ObGyn, General Hospital and Urology Devices, Jessica. Nguyen@fda.hhs.gov.
Sincerely,
Jessica K. Nguyen -S
Jessica K. Nguyen, Ph.D. 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 Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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July 21, 2021
Boston Scientific Corporation % Brooke Cuddy Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist Boston Scientific 100 Boston Scientific Wav Marlborough, MA 01564
Re: K211223
Trade/Device Name: Advantage™ Ultra System, Advantage Fit™ Ultra System, Lynx™ Ultra System Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 878.3300 Regulation Name: Surgical mesh Regulatory Class: II Product Code: OTN Dated: April 23, 2021 Received: April 26, 2021
Dear Brooke Cuddy:
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.
# Andrew C. Durfor -S
For Jessica K. Nguyen, Ph.D. 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 Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K211223
Device Name Advantage™ Ultra System Advantage Fit™ Ultra System Lynx™ Ultra System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The mesh implant is intended for use as a suburethral sling for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence resulting from urethral hypermobility and/or intrinsic sphincter deficiency.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|-------------------------------------------------|--|
|-------------------------------------------------|--|
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 for Advantage Ultra, Advantage Fit Ultra, and Lynx Ultra Systems
# Date Prepared: April 22 2021
#### A. Submitter
Boston Scientific Corporation Urology and Pelvic Health Division 100 Boston Scientific Way Marlborough, MA 01752
#### B. Contacts
Rachel Nankervis Regulatory Affairs Specialist II 508-683-4755 Rachel.Nankervis@bsci.com
or
Brooke Cuddy Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist 508-683-6434 Brooke.Cuddy@bsci.com
#### C. Device Names
| Trade name: | Advantage™ Ultra System |
|--------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Model Number: | M0068502060 |
| Common/Usual Name: | Mesh, surgical, synthetic, urogynecologic, for stress urinary<br>incontinence, retropubic or transobturator |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR §878.3300 |
| Regulation Name: | Surgical Mesh |
| Classification: | Class II |
| Product Code: | OTN |
| Trade name: | Advantage Fit™ Ultra System |
| Model Number: | M0068502160 |
| Common/Usual Name: | Mesh, surgical, synthetic, urogynecologic, for stress urinary<br>incontinence, retropubic or transobturator |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR §878.3300 |
| Regulation Name: | Surgical Mesh |
| Classification: | Class II |
| Product Code: | OTN |
| Trade name: | Lynx™ Ultra System |
| Model Number: | M0068503060 |
| Common/Usual Name: | Mesh, surgical, synthetic, urogynecologic, for stress urinary<br>incontinence, retropubic or transobturator |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR §878.3300 |
| Regulation Name: | Surgical Mesh |
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| Classification: | Class I |
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| Product Code: | OTN |
## D. Predicate Devices
For purposes of establishing 'substantial equivalence', the proposed Ultra products were compared to the predicate devices shown in the table below.
| | Primary Predicate<br>(Predicate A) | Secondary Predicate<br>(Predicate B) |
|--------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|
| Device Trade Name: | Advantage System<br>Advantage Fit System<br>Lynx System | Obtryx II System |
| Regulation Name: | Surgical Mesh | Surgical Mesh |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR §878.3300 | 21 CFR §878.3300 |
| Classification: | Class II | Class II |
| Product Code: | OTN | OTN |
| 510(k) Submitter/Holder: | Boston Scientific Corporation,<br>Marlborough, MA | Boston Scientific Corporation,<br>Marlborough, MA |
| 510(k) #/ | K020110 | K121754 |
| Clearance Date | Cleared April 3, 2002 | Cleared October 10, 2012 |
Predicate Devices for Establishing 'Substantial Equivalence'
## E. Device Descriptions
#### Advantage Ultra System
The Advantage Ultra System is a sterile, single-use system consisting of one delivery device and one mesh assembly. The mesh assembly is comprised of a polypropylene knitted mesh protected by two disposable polymer sleeves, two dilators, and one center tab. The sleeves and dilators are secured to the mesh by two polypropylene leader loops, and the center tab is secured to the mesh by a polyester lead. The two dilators at the distal ends of the mesh assembly are designed to be placed over the needle end of the delivery device.
The Advantage Ultra System is packaged with the Advantage™ System Delivery Device previously cleared via K172565. This is a single-use disposable delivery device that consists of a handle with a curved needle and a pusher component. The delivery device is designed to facilitate the passage of the mesh assembly through bodily tissues for retropubic placement.
#### Advantage Fit Ultra System
The Advantage Fit Ultra System is a sterile, single-use system consisting of one delivery device and one mesh assembly. The mesh assembly is comprised of a polypropylene knitted mesh protected by two disposable polymer sleeves, two dilators, and one center tab. The sleeves and dilators are secured to the mesh by two polypropylene leader loops, and the center tab is secured to the mesh by a polyester lead. The two dilators at the distal ends of the mesh assembly are designed to be placed over the needle end of the delivery device.
The Advantage Fit Ultra System is packaged with the Advantage Fit™ System Delivery Device previously cleared via K172565. This is a single-use disposable delivery device that consists of a
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handle with a curved needle and a pusher component. The delivery device is designed to facilitate the passage of the mesh assembly through bodily tissues for retropubic placement.
# Lynx Ultra System
The Lynx Ultra System is a sterile, single-use system consisting of two delivery devices and one mesh assembly. The mesh assembly is comprised of a polypropylene knitted mesh protected by two disposable polymer sleeves, two dilators, and one center tab. The sleeves and dilators are secured to the mesh by two polypropylene leader loops, and the center tab is secured to the mesh by a polyester lead. At the distal ends of the mesh assembly there are association loops designed to be placed in the needle slot of the distal end of a delivery device.
The Lynx Ultra System is packaged with two Lynx System Delivery Devices previously cleared via K172565. Each is a single-use disposable delivery device that consists of a handle with a curved needle with a needle slot for connection to the mesh assembly. The needle is designed to facilitate the passage of the mesh assembly through bodily tissues for suprapubic placement.
# F. Intended Use/Indications for Use
The proposed Ultra products Intended Use/Indications for use statement is as follows:
"The mesh implant is intended for use as a suburethral sling for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence resulting from urethral hypermobility and/or intrinsic sphincter deficiency. "
The Intended Use statement is identical to that of Predicate A and Predicate B, except for the addition of the word "female". The female patient population was implied but not explicitly stated in the predicate device labeling. The explicitly stated patient population in the Intended Use/Indications for Use statement for the proposed Ultra products are equivalent to both Predicate A and Predicate B and does not affect the safety and effectiveness of the devices.
# G. Operating Principle
The mesh sling acts as a backboard to support the urethra during stress and straining events to prevent urine leakage.
#### H. Comparison of Key Technological/Performance Characteristics
The Ultra products are identical, equivalent or similar to both Predicate A (K020110) and Predicate B (K121754) devices in terms of technological characteristics and fundamental design.
As compared to Predicate A, the Ultra products' mesh implant component and placement route are identical. The proposed Ultra products and Predicate A have technological differences that are limited solely to the mesh assembly components (disposable, non-implantable) and the corresponding operational instructions related to these modified components. The proposed Ultra products' disposable mesh assemblies leverage the fundamental technologies used in Predicate B. The primary differences between the Ultra products and Predicate B are the mesh implant length and the placement route.
The following is a summary of the technological characteristics of the proposed Ultra devices compared to the legally marketed predicate devices, including a list of the technological differences:
- Equivalent Intended Use (Predicates A and B)
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- Identical environment of use (healthcare facility/hospital) (Predicates A and B) ●
- Identical permanent mesh implant component (Predicate A)
- Identical sterilization method (ethylene oxide) (Predicates A and B) ●
- Identical placement routes of implant (Predicate A) ●
- Identical procedural steps ●
- Insertion and placement of the mesh implant (Predicate A) o
- O Removal of the mesh assembly after mesh implant is placed (Predicate B)
- . Identical delivery devices (Predicate A and B - delivery devices cleared via K172565)
- Similar design and fundamental technology of the mesh assemblies (Predicate B), with ● the following minor modifications that do not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness
- o Sleeves- material formulation and increased length
- Center tab- colorant O
- Center tab lead- secondary resin supplier O
- Leader loops- increased length O
# I. Substantial Equivalence
A direct comparison of key characteristics demonstrates that Ultra products are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices in terms of intended use, technological and performance characteristics.
# J. Biocompatibility
The Ultra products' mesh implants, mesh assemblies, and delivery devices are all patientcontacting components. The mesh slings are categorized as implants components that contact tissue/bone for a permanent duration (> 30 days). The mesh assemblies and delivery devices are categorized as externally communicating components that contact tissue/bone for limited duration (< 24 hours). Biocompatibility testing demonstrates that all patient contacting materials meet applicable biocompatibility standards per ISO 10993-1:2018 and the FDA Guidance Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1 "Biological evaluation of medical devices. Evaluation and testing within a risk management process."
#### K. Performance Testing
Performance testing was conducted on non-aged samples that were accelerated aged for the equivalent of 13 months, in order to support a 1-year shelf life. The performance tests completed to demonstrate that the Ultra products function as intended include:
- . Dimensional tests
- Tensile strength tests ●
- Full functional tests ●
- User evaluations o
- O Packaging tests
- Biocompatibility O
- Sterility O
The results of performance testing demonstrate that the proposed products function as intended and meet specification requirements, which were established considering anticipated conditions of use, for the stated shelf life.
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# L. Conclusion
Based on the intended use/indications for use, comparison of key technological characteristics, and performance testing presented in this submission, it is concluded that the proposed Ultra products are substantially equivalent to the established predicates.
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