Use in gastric and bariatric surgical procedures for the application of suction, stomach decompression and drainage of gastric fluids and irrigation.
Device Story
Gastric Lightguide (GLG) is a single-use, multi-channel bougie for gastric/bariatric surgery; provides suction, decompression, drainage, and irrigation. Device features double-lumen PVC tube with suction holes and atraumatic tip; includes integrated light channel containing PMMA light wire. Surgeon inserts GLG into patient; connects light wire to external battery-powered LED light source. Light transilluminates anterior stomach wall to highlight bougie shape, guiding surgeon during stapling. Suction holds device in place until after leak test. Used in OR by surgeons. Benefits include improved visualization of stapling path and consolidated functionality (suction/illumination) in one insertion.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical data from 112 sleeve gastrectomy surgeries in patients aged 19–62. Study conducted by Dr. Naser in Poland. No safety issues or complications reported.
Technological Characteristics
Double-lumen bougie; 36 Fr diameter; 1000mm length. Materials: medical grade PVC (tube), PMMA (light wire). Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (ISO 11135-1, SAL 10^-6). Connectivity: connects to external battery-powered LED light source (exempt). Mechanical: suction via blue connector, light via black connector. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993 series.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use in gastric and bariatric surgical procedures for suction, stomach decompression, drainage of gastric fluids, and irrigation in adult patients.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A gastrointestinal tube and accessories is a device that consists of flexible or semi-rigid tubing used for instilling fluids into, withdrawing fluids from, splinting, or suppressing bleeding of the alimentary tract. This device may incorporate an integral inflatable balloon for retention or hemostasis. This generic type of device includes the hemostatic bag, irrigation and aspiration catheter (gastric, colonic, etc.), rectal catheter, sterile infant gavage set, gastrointestinal string and tubes to locate internal bleeding, double lumen tube for intestinal decompression or intubation, feeding tube, gastroenterostomy tube, Levine tube, nasogastric tube, single lumen tube with mercury weight balloon for intestinal intubation or decompression, and gastro-urological irrigation tray (for gastrological use).
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls). The barium enema retention catheter and tip with or without a bag that is a gastrointestinal tube and accessory or a gastronomy tube holder accessory is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.(2) Class I (general controls) for the dissolvable nasogastric feed tube guide for the nasogastric tube. The class I device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to § 876.9.
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July 26, 2022
Nasmed % Joseph Azary Advisor / Consultant Aztech Regulatory & Quality LLC 543 Long Hill Avenue Shelton, CT 06484
K212407 Re:
> Trade/Device Name: Gastric Lightguide (GLG) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.5980 Regulation Name: Gastrointestinal tube and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KNT Dated: December 22, 2021 Received: December 23, 2021
Dear Joseph Azary:
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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K212407
Device Name Gastric Lightguide (GLG)
Indications for Use (Describe)
Use in gastric and bariatric surgical procedures for the application of suction, stomach decompression and drainage of gastric fluids and irrigation.
Patient Population: For use in Adults only
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| <div> <span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </div> | <div> <span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div> |
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
__ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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#### 510(k) SUMMARY
#### Nasmed Gastric Lightguide (GLG)
#### Sponsor:
Nasmed Ul Jana Nowaka Jezioranskiego 7/184 03-984 Warszawa Poland
## Regulatory Correspondent for 510(k):
Joseph Azary Aztech Regulatory & Quality LLC 543 Long Hill Avenue Shelton, CT 06484 Phone: 203-242-6670
Date Updated: July 22, 2022
Name of Device: Gastric Light Guide (GLG)
Common or Usual Name: Gastrointestinal tube and accessories
Classification Name: Gastrointestinal tube and accessories
Regulatory Class: Class II, 21 CFR 876.
Product Code: KNT
Predicate Device:
Primary Predicate: K130483, ViSiGi 3D
#### Reference Device:
Reference Device: K964561, Transillumination Lighted Bougie System
#### Device Description
The GLG (Gastric Light Guide) is a multi-channel bougie which allows all functions to be performed with one device and one insertion. The GLG is a single use device that is provided sterile (sterilized using Ethylene Oxide).
A light channel runs the full length of the bougie, illuminating the oral cavity and pharynx for proper insertion. The GLG connects to a battery powered light handle that are 510(k) exempt under product codes FSW and HJM.
The GLG transilluminates the anterior stomach wall while suction holds it in place, highlighting the shape of the bougie and allowing the surgeon to see the best path for stapling.
The GLG is inserted at the beginning of the procedure and not removed until after the leak test.
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The GLG is composed of a double lumen tube composed of medical grade PVC with holes and an atraumatic tip.
There is a blue connector for use with standard suction equipment 36 Fr.
The light wire is a 3mm diameter wire composed of PMMA with several cut-outs. The light wire does not make patient contact.
There is a black connector 10 Fr for the light wire to be connected to a reusable light handle, battery operated LED light source.
There is only one model available GLG001, size 36 Fr and 1000mm in length with a closed lightwire channel.
The GLG devices are packaged in paper/film packages of material suitable for ethylene oxide sterilization. The units are sold in carton boxes which contain 6 intermediate boxes of 5 units of GLG each.
## Intended Use / Indications for Use
Use in gastric and bariatric surgical procedures for the application of suction, stomach decompression, drainage of gastric fluids and irrigation.
#### Summary of Technological Characteristics
The subject device is The GLG (Gastric Light Guide) is a multi-channel bougie which allows all functions to be performed with one device and one insertion. The GLG is a single use device that is provided sterile (sterilized using Ethylene Oxide) validated per ISO 11135-1 affording a Sterility Assurance Level of 10-6.
A light channel runs the full length of the bougie, illuminating the oral cavity and pharynx for proper insertion. The GLG connects to a battery powered light handle that are 510(k) exempt under product codes FSW and HJM.
The GLG transilluminates the anterior stomach wall while suction holds it in place, highlighting the shape of the bougie and allowing the surgeon to see the best path for stapling.
The GLG is inserted at the beginning of the procedure and not removed until after the leak test.
The GLG is composed of a double lumen tube composed of medical grade PVC with holes and an atraumatic tip.
There is a blue connector for use with standard suction equipment 36 Fr.
The light wire is a 3mm diameter wire composed of PMMA with several cut-outs. The light wire does not make patient contact.
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There is a black connector 10 Fr for the light wire to be connected to a reusable light handle, battery operated LED light source.
There is only one model available GLG001, size 36 Fr and 1000mm in length with a closed lightwire channel.
# Substantial Equivalence Comparison
The GLG Gastric Light Guide is substantially equivalent to other legally marketed class II medical devices under Product Codes KNT. Specifically, the subject device is substantially equivalent to the ViSiGi 3D (K130483).
The GLG has the identical indications for use as the ViSiGi 3D exception for "serve as a sizing guide". The GLG is not used as a sizing guide.
Both the GLG and ViSiGi 3D are available in size 36 Fr and are of similar lengths (100cm compared to 107cm).
The main differences between the GLG and ViSiGi 3D are:
- The subject device has a second lumen with a lightwire for illumination. -
- The subject device is provided sterile whereas the ViSiGi 3D is provided non-sterile. Both । devices are for single patient usage.
- -The subject device is composed of PVC as opposed to predicate is composed of thermoplastic Elastomer (Styrene-Ethylene – Butylene – Styrene) tube with LDPE valve connector.
The Innervision transillumination light bougie system (K964561) is also being included as a reference device for the illumination function. The transillumination system is available in 40 Fr, 50 Fr, and 56 Fr and can be connected to a commercially available light source. The GLG can also be connected to a commercially available light source.
This difference does not raise different questions of safety or efficacy. The GLG is as safe and effective as its predicate device.
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# Performance Data
The subject device has been subjected to and passed the testing outlined in the non-clinical performance testing table.
| | Non-Clinical Performance Testing Table | | |
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| Test | Standard | Comments |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Blood Interactions | ISO 10993-4 | The testing concluded that the device does not exhibit hemolytic activity. |
| Cytotoxicity | ISO 10993-5 | The testing concluded that the device has a rating of "1", which is slight reactivity. |
| Intradermal<br>Reactivity | ISO 10993-10 | The testing concluded that the device does not show any intradermal reactivity. |
| Irritation and<br>Sensitizing Effect | ISO 10993-10 | The testing concluded that the device does not show any skin sensitization. |
| Acute Systemic<br>Toxicity | ISO 10993-11 | The testing concluded that the device does not show increased toxic effects. |
| Ethylene Oxide<br>Residuals | ISO 10993-7 | The testing concluded that the EO residuals met requirements in ISO 10993-7. (less than 0.05 mg/instrument in one study and less than 0.9888 mg/instrument in another study). |
| Sterilization<br>Validation | ISO 11135-1:2014 | The validation confirmed that the EO cycles utilized for sterilization produce medical devices with a Sterility Assurance Level of $10^{-6}$ . |
| Tightness and<br>Strength of<br>Connector and<br>Drain Connection | EN 1618:1997 | The testing confirmed that catheter can within 60 seconds with weights attached to it and that there were no air bubbles visible during testing. |
| Heat Emission<br>Testing | N/A | Study #1 The testing confirmed that the proximal end and distal tip temperature of the lightwire does not get hot or produce a temperature that would cause burn injuries. The testing was performed using a standard xenon light source at maximum setting. The maximum temperature was 24.5C at distal tip and 29.5C at proximal tip.<br><br>Study# 2 The testing was conducted using the external device temperature. The testing was extended to 5 hours to well exceed any usage of the device. The |
| | | testing used both a portable battery<br>powered light source and a stationary<br>light source. The maximum temperature<br>was 22.0C at 4 hours for portable light<br>source and 21.5C at 5 hours for<br>stationary light source. |
| Aging Study | ISO 11607-1<br>ISO 11607-2<br>ASTM F88 | An aging study was conducted real time<br>to support 5 year shelf life. The testing<br>included chemical stability (alkalinity,<br>acidity, and reductive compounds).<br>Packaging integrity testing include<br>verification of intact seals, water<br>permeability, seal strength, visual and<br>dimensional. Additionally sterility testing<br>was performed.<br>Additional accelerated aging study<br>performed to verify light wire stability that<br>that no change to structure, flexibility, light<br>intensity or color. |
| Design Verification<br>including<br>dimensional,<br>strength and<br>tightness of joints,<br>gravitational flow | N/A | Dimensions, strength and tightness of<br>joints and gravitational flow were verified<br>during design verification. |
| Catheter - Test<br>Methods for Kinking<br>of Single Lumen<br>Catheters and<br>Medical Tubing | EN 13868 | Used as a reference to test methodology |
| Test methods for<br>common properties<br>for catheters other<br>than intravascular<br>catheters | EN 1618 | Used as a reference to method<br>methodology. |
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# Clinical Testing
The device was used in 112 surgeries of sleeve gastrectomy. All patients met the category of morbid obesity and ages 19 – 62 years. The study was conducted by Dr. Naser in Poland. There were no safety issues or complications.
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# Conclusions
The Nasmed GLG is as safe and effective as the predicate and reference devices. The Nasmed GLG has similar indications for use (except not used for sizing). The device has the same principles of operation and technological characteristics, as the predicate devices. There are only minor differences that do not alter its therapeutic purpose or raise new issues of safety or effectiveness, and performance data demonstrate that the GLG is as safe and effective as the predicate device. The non-clinical testing performed demonstrate that the subject device is as safe and effective and performs at as safely and effectively as the predicate device. Furthermore the usability study demonstrates successful usage in 112 surgeries. Thus, the GLG is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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