Data from 35 remote administration procedures performed at 3 commercial centers were used to support the safety and feasibility of the remote administration workflow.
Remote administration commercial center procedures; Retrospective review of commercial clinical procedures; Study Period: October 2020 to June 2021
Patients undergoing PillCam SB 3 capsule endoscopy via remote administration; Sample Size: 35 procedures; Number of Sites: 3
Not applicable for this study
Safety (complications)
Indications for Use
The PillCam SB 3 capsule is intended for visualization of the small bowel mucosa. - It may be used in the visualization and monitoring of lesions that may indicate Crohn's disease not detected by upper and lower endoscopy. - It may be used in the visualization and monitoring of lesions that may be a source of obscure bleeding (either overt or occult) not detected by upper and lower endoscopy. - It may be used in the visualization and monitoring of lesions that may be potential causes of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) not detected by upper and lower endoscopy. The Suspected Blood Indicator (SBI) feature is intended to mark frames of the video suspected of containing blood or red areas. The PillCam SB 3 capsule may be used as a tool in the detection of abnormalities of the small bowel and is intended for use in adults and children from two years of age.
Device Story
PillCam SB 3 is an ingestible, disposable capsule endoscope; acquires small bowel images during natural GI transit; transmits images via RF to external PillCam DR3 recorder. PillCam Software 9.0E processes, stores, and displays images as video on a user-provided PC; includes Suspected Blood Indicator (SBI) feature to highlight potential blood/red areas. Used in inpatient, outpatient, or remote settings; operated by healthcare professionals. Software generates clinical reports and patient instructions. Remote administration allows HCPs to monitor procedures via telehealth. Device aids in detecting small bowel abnormalities; output assists clinical decision-making for Crohn's, obscure bleeding, and IDA.
Clinical Evidence
No new clinical trials conducted. Evidence includes performance data from previous clearances (K123864, K170210) and real-world data from 35 remote administration procedures performed at 3 commercial centers since October 2020 with no reported complications. Usability testing (simulated telehealth sessions) demonstrated ease of use and ability of HCPs to monitor patients without user-related hazards.
Technological Characteristics
Biocompatible plastic capsule (26.2mm x 11.4mm, 3.0g); GILO6 imager (320x320 pixels); 156° FOV; 2-6 fps adaptive frame rate; RF transmission to DR3 recorder; 8-hour battery life (2 silver oxide batteries). Software 9.0E runs on standard PC. Connectivity via RF (capsule to recorder) and standard PC interfaces. Sterilization method not specified.
Indications for Use
Indicated for visualization of small bowel mucosa in adults and children aged 2+ years for monitoring lesions related to Crohn's disease, obscure GI bleeding (overt/occult), or iron deficiency anemia (IDA) not detected by upper/lower endoscopy.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ingestible telemetric gastrointestinal capsule imaging system is used for visualization of the small bowel mucosa as an adjunctive tool in the detection of abnormalities of the small bowel. The device captures images of the small bowel with a wireless camera contained in a capsule. This device includes an ingestible capsule (containing a light source, camera, transmitter, and battery), an antenna array, a receiving/recording unit, a data storage device, computer software to process the images, and accessories.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control is FDA's guidance, “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Ingestible Telemetric Gastrointestinal Capsule Imaging Systems; Final Guidance for Industry and FDA.”
Predicate Devices
Given PillCam SB 3 capsule endoscopy system and Given PillCam endoscopy system with RAPID 8.0 (K123864)
Given Imaging PillCam SBC capsule endoscopy system and PillCam Desktop Software 9.0 (K170210)
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August 27, 2021
Given Imaging Ltd. (Medtronic) % Randy Prebula Partner Hogan Lovells US LLP 555 13th Street. NW Washington, DC 20004
K211684 Re:
Trade/Device Name: PillCam SB 3 capsule endoscopy system, PillCam Software 9.0E Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.1300 Regulation Name: Ingestible telemetric gastrointestinal capsule imaging system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NEZ Dated: June 1, 2021 Received: June 1, 2021
Dear Randy Prebula:
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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Shanil P. Haugen, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT3A: Division of Renal, Gastrointestinal, Obesity and Transplant 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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510(k) Number (if known) K211684 Device Name
PillCam SB 3 Capsule Endoscopy System PillCam Software 9.0E Indications for Use (Describe)
The PillCam SB 3 capsule is intended for visualization of the small bowel mucosa.
- . It may be used in the visualization and monitoring of lesions that may indicate Crohn's disease not detected by upper and lower endoscopy.
- It may be used in the visualization and monitoring of lesions that may be a source of obscure bleeding (either overt or occult) not detected by upper and lower endoscopy.
- It may be used in the visualization and monitoring of lesions that may be potential causes of iron deficiency ● anemia (IDA) not detected by upper and lower endoscopy.
The Suspected Blood Indicator (SBI) feature is intended to mark frames of the video suspected of containing blood or red areas.
The PillCam SB 3 capsule may be used as a tool in the detection of abnormalities of the small bowel and is intended for use in adults and children from two years of age.
#### 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
# Medtronic's PillCam
# SB 3 capsule endoscopy system
# PillCam Software 9.0E
# Submitter
Given Imaging Ltd. (a Medtronic company) 2 Hacarmel St. New Industrial Park, PO Box 258 Yoqneam, 20692 Israel
Phone: +972-73-2501577
Contact Person: Efrat Shamgar, Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Date Prepared: June 1, 2021
### Name of Device:
PillCam SB 3 Capsule endoscopy system with PillCam Software 9.0E
### Common or Usual Name:
Ingestible telemetric gastrointestinal capsule imaging system
# Classification Name:
Ingestible telemetric gastrointestinal capsule imaging system
# Regulatory Class:
Class II, 21 CFR 876.1300
#### Product Code:
NEZ
#### Predicate Devices
Given PillCam SB 3 capsule endoscopy system and Given PillCam® endoscopy system with RAPID 8.0 (K123864) - Primary Predicate
Given Imaging PillCam SBC capsule endoscopy system and PillCam Desktop Software 9.0 (K170210) - Secondary Predicate
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# Device Description
The PillCam SB 3 Capsule endoscopy system is a device that provides visualization of the small bowel mucosa. The device was previously cleared under 510(k) submission K123864 for the SB 3 Capsule, PillCam DR3 recorder and accessories, and K170210 incorporated the PillCam Software 9.0 to the device is comprised of four main subsystems further described below.
# Ingestible PillCam SB 3 Capsule
The disposable, inqestible PillCam SB 3 Capsule is designed to acquire images during the natural propulsion through the digestive system. The capsule transmits the acquired images via a RF communication channel to the PillCam DR3 recorder located outside the body.
# PillCam DR3 Recorder
The PillCam DR3 recorder is an external receiving/recording unit that receives and stores the acquired images from the capsule.
# PillCam Software
The PillCam Software 9.0E is a software application that is utilized to process, analyze, store, and view the acquired images collected from the PillCam DR3 recorder to create a video of the images. The software also includes a reporting function to create detailed clinical reports, in-service training videos, and patient instruction forms. PillCam Software 9.0E supports PillCam capsule endoscopy of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract with all PillCam capsules (SB, COLON, UGI and SBC (renamed Crohn's)).
# Workstation and Accessories
The Workstation is a user-provided modified standard personal computer, that is the operational platform for the PillCam software. The Sensor array or sensor belt receive data from the PillCam capsule and transfer the data to the PillCam Recorder DR3.
# Intended Use / Indications for Use
The PillCam SB 3 capsule is intended for visualization of the small bowel mucosa.
- It may be used in the visualization and monitoring of lesions that may indicate Crohn's disease not detected by upper and lower endoscopy.
- It may be used in the visualization and monitoring of lesions that may be a source of ● obscure bleeding (either overt or occult) not detected by upper and lower endoscopy.
- It may be used in the visualization and monitoring of lesions that may be potential causes of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) not detected by upper and lower endoscopy.
The Suspected Blood Indicator (SBI) feature is intended to mark frames of the video suspected of containing blood or red areas.
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The SB 3 capsule may be used as a tool in the detection of abnormalities of the small bowel and is intended for use in adults and children from two years of age.
# Summary of Technological Characteristics
The PillCam SB 3 capsule endoscopy system and PillCam Software 9.0E components are identical to the components of the currently marketed predicate devices. Both the subject device and the primary and secondary predicate devices, use the same mechanisms to fulfil their identical intended use, respectively, and share the same technological characteristics. Each of the components of the subject device operates using the same technology and technological characteristics as the currently marketed predicate devices, respectively.
The only difference between the subject device and the currently marketed proposed predicates is a change to the labeling to allow remote administration of the subject device's SB 3 Capsule as an option.
A table comparing the key features of the subject and predicate devices is provided below.
### Performance Data
Prior testing provided in support of the Given PillCam SB 3 capsule endoscopy system (K123864) and PillCam Desktop Software 9.0 (cleared in K170210 with SBC capsule endoscopy system), verified the device's components, as well as the performance. The subject device is almost identical to the currently marketed predicate devices; therefore, the previously completed non-clinical tests remain applicable.
The remote administration procedure has been performed at 3 commercial centers since October of 2020. At the time of this submission, 35 procedures have been performed with no complications reported. Additionally, usability testing was conducted in accordance with IEC 62366-1:2015 to evaluate the remote administration procedure of the device. This simulateduse testing consisted of simulated telehealth sessions with the device and a healthcare provider. The testing demonstrated that the device was easy to use and the HCP was able to instruct and monitor participants as needed during the procedure. No user-related hazards were recorded, with the errors captured not posing any additional risk.
#### Conclusions
The PillCam SB 3 Capsule endoscopy system with PillCam Software 9.0E is as safe and effective as the PillCam SB 3 endoscopy system (K123864), and the PillCam SBC capsule endoscopy system, PillCam Desktop Software 9.0 (K170210). The PillCam SB 3 capsule endoscopy system and PillCam Software 9.0E has the same intended use and similar indications, technological characteristics, and principles of operation as its predicate devices. The minor differences in the environment of use to incorporate the remote administration procedure do not alter the intended use of the device and do not affect its safety and effectiveness when used as labeled.
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| | Subject Device | Predicate Devices | Comparison |
|------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Device Name | PillCam SB 3 capsule<br>endoscopy system and PillCam<br>Software 9.0E (including<br>Remote procedure) | PillCam SB 3 capsule<br>endoscopy system with PillCam<br>Software 9.0E (K123864,<br>K170210) | |
| Product Code | NEZ | NEZ, PGD | Similar |
| Indications for Use | The PillCam SB 3 capsule is<br>intended for visualization of the<br>small bowel mucosa.<br>It may be used in the visualization<br>and monitoring of lesions that may<br>indicate Crohn's disease not<br>detected by upper and lower<br>endoscopy. It may be used in the visualization<br>and monitoring of lesions that may<br>be a source of obscure bleeding<br>(either overt or occult) not<br>detected by upper and lower<br>endoscopy. It may be used in the visualization<br>and monitoring of lesions that may<br>be potential causes of iron<br>deficiency anemia (IDA) not<br>detected by upper and lower<br>endoscopy. The Suspected Blood Indicator<br>(SBI) feature is intended to mark<br>frames of the video suspected of<br>containing blood or red areas. The PillCam SB 3 capsule may be<br>used as a tool in the detection of<br>abnormalities of the small bowel<br>and is intended for use in adults<br>and children from two years of<br>age. | The PillCam SB 2/ SB 3 capsule is<br>intended for visualization of the<br>small bowel mucosa.<br>It may be used in the visualization<br>and monitoring of lesions that may<br>indicate Crohn's disease not<br>detected by upper and lower<br>endoscopy. It may be used in the visualization<br>and monitoring of lesions that may<br>be a source of obscure bleeding<br>(either overt or occult) not<br>detected by upper and lower<br>endoscopy. It may be used in the visualization<br>and monitoring of lesions that may<br>be potential causes of iron<br>deficiency anemia (IDA) not<br>detected by upper and lower<br>endoscopy. The Suspected Blood Indicator<br>(SBI) feature is intended to mark<br>frames of the video suspected of<br>containing blood or red areas. The PillCam SB 2/ SB 3 capsule<br>may be used as a tool in the<br>detection of abnormalities of the<br>small bowel and is intended for<br>use in adults and children from<br>two years of age. | Identical* |
| Environment of<br>Use | Inpatient, outpatient settings,<br>remote use | Inpatient and outpatient settings | Similar |
| Obtained<br>Parameters | images | images | Identical |
| Table 1: Substantial Equivalence Table | |
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| | Subject Device | Predicate Devices | Comparison |
|-----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Device Name | PillCam SB 3 capsule<br>endoscopy system and PillCam<br>Software 9.0E (including<br>Remote procedure) | PillCam SB 3 capsule<br>endoscopy system with PillCam<br>Software 9.0E (K123864,<br>K170210) | |
| System<br>Components | Three main subsystems:<br>PillCam SB capsules<br>The PillCam DR3 Recorder<br>The PillCam Software Workstation<br>(WS) (supplied by the user) with<br>PillCam Software Application<br>(Version 9.0E) | Three main subsystems:<br>PillCam SB capsules<br>The PillCam DR3 Recorder<br>The PillCam Software Workstation<br>(WS) with PillCam Software<br>Application (Version 9.0E) | Identical |
| Method of<br>Removal | Natural excretion | Natural excretion | Identical |
| Capsule length | 26.2 mm | 26.2 mm | Identical |
| Capsule diameter | 11.4 mm | 11.4 mm | Identical |
| Weight | 3.0 g | 3.0 g | Identical |
| Material | Biocompatible plastic | Biocompatible plastic | Identical |
| Capsule Power<br>Source Battery<br>Type | 2 Mercury free Silver Oxide<br>batteries | 2 Mercury free Silver Oxide<br>batteries | Identical |
| # of optical heads | 1 | 1 | Identical |
| Optical Field of<br>View | 156 ° (ISO-8600-3) | 156 ° (ISO-8600-3) | Identical |
| Signal<br>Transmission | RF signal | RF signal | Identical |
| Effective Visibility<br>Distance | 0-30 mm | 0-30 mm | Identical |
| Frame Rate | 2 fps or 2 to 6 fps | 2 fps or 2 to 6 fps | Identical |
| Operating Time | Minimum of 8 hours | Minimum of 8 hours | Identical |
| Imager | GILO6 | GILO6 | Identical |
| Number of pixels | 320x320 | 320x320 | Identical |
| Minimal<br>detectable object | At least 0.07 mm | At least 0.07 mm | Identical |
| Programming<br>of/and operation<br>mode | Adaptive frame rate beginning at<br>pairing | Adaptive frame rate beginning at<br>pairing | Identical |
*The full IFU statement of K170210 contains more statements due to the Colon Capsule, which is unrelated to the subject device. The only information of note is for the SB3.
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