K212650 · Gyrus Acmi, Inc. · ERL · Jan 19, 2022 · Ear, Nose, Throat
Device Facts
Record ID
K212650
Device Name
Celeris, Disposable Sinus Debrider
Applicant
Gyrus Acmi, Inc.
Product Code
ERL · Ear, Nose, Throat
Decision Date
Jan 19, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 874.4250
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Celeris System (reusable power pack and Disposable Sinus Debrider) is intended for cutting, debriding, and removal of thin bone and soft tissue in general ENT and Sinus/Rhinology procedures and applications would include: · FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery) – Including Endoscopic approaches for: Polypectomy, Sphenoidectomy, Maxillary Antrostomy, Uncinectomy, Frontal Sinusotomy · Turbinate Reduction / Turbinoplasty, including sub-mucosal resection.
Device Story
Celeris System comprises a reusable power pack and a single-use Disposable Sinus Debrider (DSD) handpiece with integrated motor and blade. Used in ENT/sinus surgery (e.g., FESS, turbinoplasty) by surgeons. Input: electrical power from wall outlet; user input via handle trigger or footswitch. Operation: motor oscillates inner blade to cut/debride tissue; suction removes tissue/fluid. Bipolar models connect to external electrosurgical generator for RF coagulation. Output: mechanical tissue resection and RF-based hemostasis. Benefits: efficient tissue removal and coagulation in endoscopic procedures. Surgeon visualizes site endoscopically; device facilitates precise tissue management.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Evidence based on non-clinical performance testing (electrical, mechanical, functional, stability) and preclinical bench tissue (ex vivo) studies using bovine tissue. Bench testing evaluated thermal margin, thermal impact, and coagulation performance. Biocompatibility testing performed per ISO 10993-1.
Technological Characteristics
System includes reusable power pack and disposable handpiece. Materials: plastics and stainless steel (patient-contacting). Principle: electric motor-driven oscillating blade with suction; optional bipolar RF coagulation. Dimensions: 2mm and 4mm blade diameters. Connectivity: universal power cord; external electrosurgical generator for RF. Sterilization: ETO (disposable handpiece). Software: controller board for motor speed/torque regulation.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing general ENT and Sinus/Rhinology procedures, including FESS (polypectomy, sphenoidectomy, maxillary antrostomy, uncinectomy, frontal sinusotomy) and turbinate reduction/turbinoplasty. No specific age or gender contraindications provided.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ear, nose, and throat electric or pneumatic surgical drill is a rotating drilling device, including the handpiece, that is intended to drive various accessories, such as an ear, nose, and throat bur (§ 874.4140), for the controlled incision or removal of bone in the ear, nose, and throat area.
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January 19, 2022
Gyrus ACMI, Inc. Dolan Mills Program Manager, Regulatory Affairs 800 West Park Drive Westborough, Massachusetts 01581
Re: K212650
Trade/Device Name: Celeris, Disposable Sinus Debrider Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.4250 Regulation Name: Ear, nose, and throat electric or pneumatic surgical drill Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: ERL Dated: December 17, 2021 Received: December 20, 2021
Dear Dolan Mills:
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,
for Shu-Chen Peng Assistant Director DHT1B: Division of Dental and ENT Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental 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) K212650
#### Device Name
Celeris Disposable Sinus Debrider Model numbers: DSDPP100, DSD4000BA, DSD4000SA, DSD2000BA, DSD40MMSC
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Celeris System (reusable power pack and Disposable Sinus Debrider) is intended for cutting, debriding, and removal of thin bone and soft tissue in general ENT and Sinus/Rhinology procedures and applications would include:
· FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery) – Including Endoscopic approaches for: Polypectomy, Sphenoidectomy, Maxillary Antrostomy, Uncinectomy, Frontal Sinusotomy
· Turbinate Reduction / Turbinoplasty, including sub-mucosal resection.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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# K212650 510(k) Summary
# General Information
| Manufacturer: | Gyrus ACMI, Inc., an Olympus company<br>9600 Louisiana Ave. North<br>Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 USA<br>Phone: 1-763-416-3000 |
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| Establishment Registration Number: | 3011050570 |
| 510(k) Submitter: | Gyrus ACMI, Inc.<br>800 West Park Dr. |
| Establishment Registration Number: | Westborough, MA 01581<br>3003790304 |
| Contact Person: | Dolan Mills<br>Program Manager, Regulatory Affairs |
| Date Prepared: | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Device Description | |
| Classification Name: | ENT Electric or Pneumatic Surgical Drill |
| Regulatory Class | Class 2 |
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21 CFR 874.4250 Ear, Nose, & Throat Panel ERL
Gyrus ACMI DSD - Desoto
Celeris, Disposable Sinus Debrider
Electrical Surgical Drill / Shaver DSDPP100, DSD4000SA, DSD4000BA, DSD2000BA, DSD40MMSC
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## Predicate Device
Gyrus ACMI Inc. Diego® Elite:
K123429
### Device Description and Technological Characteristics
The Gyrus ACMI Disposable Sinus Debrider (DSD) Celeris System is similar in form and function to the Gyrus ACMI blades and handpieces found within the predicate Diego Elite System cleared under K123429, and its predicate PK Diego cleared under K034004.
The Celeris DSD handpiece is a single-use disposable debrider handle and blade permanently combined with a built-in motor that plugs into a reusable power pack that contains a power supply for motor control. The power pack is also part of the subject system. The power supply is able to auto-adapt to any voltage via the universal power cord connection. Motor control requires software on a controller board inside the power pack.
The handpiece incorporates a rotatable blade and attached RF cable for bipolar models. The blades are either standard, bipolar, or malleable. The bipolar function requires a separate electrosurgical generator (not part of this system), connected via a cable. The cutting performance is equivalent to the current Gyrus ACMI predicate models.
A trigger style button on the DSD handle, or analog footswitch (sold separately) connected to the power pack, activates the blade oscillation and a standard electrosurgical unit footswitch (sold separately) powers the binolar effect for bipolar blades. The electrosurgical generator and footswitch alone will control the RF energy delivery.
A nosecone on the DSD handpiece allows the blade cutting window to rotate left or right. The blades are offered in 2mm and 4mm variants, either straight or malleable, and standard or bipolar. The malleable blade angle is flexible, and the design allows the blade to be bent with the provided bending fixture up to 60° at the user's discretion.
A standard suction tube (sold separately) is attached to the DSD handpiece proximal suction port and a clip attaches the tubing to the power cable. The handpiece power cable plugs directly into the power pack. The non-sterile power pack plugs into a standard power outlet and only provides power to the connected DSD handpiece. When the handpiece is activated power is sent to the motor which oscillates a gear which in turn oscillates the inner blade. For bipolar models, the energy lead from the cable is connected directly to the blade and energy is provided by the separate electrosurgical generator footswitch. For bipolar models, insulation around the cutting window limits energy delivery to the surgical site.
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### Intended Use / Indications
The Celeris System (reusable power pack and Disposable Sinus Debrider) is intended for cutting, coagulation, debriding, and removal of thin bone and soft tissue in general ENT and Sinus/Rhinology procedures. Specific procedures and applications would include:
- FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery) - Including Endoscopic approaches for: Polypectomy, Ethmoidectomy, Sphenoidectomy, Maxillary Antrostomy, Uncinectomy, Frontal Sinusotomy
- . Turbinate Reduction / Turbinoplasty, including sub-mucosal resection.
### Compliance to Standards
The following standards were used during the design and testing of the DSD:
IEC 60601-1: 2005 IEC 60601-1-2: 2014 IEC 60601-2-2: 2017 ISO 10993-1: 2018 ISO 10993-5: 2009 ISO 10993-7: 2008 ISO 10993-10: 2010 ISO 11135: 2014 ISO 11607-1: 2019 ISO 11737-2: 2019 ISO 15223-1: 2016 IEC 62304: 2015 ASTM F88/F88M - 2016 ASTM F1886: 2016 ASTM D4169-14: 2016
Risk analysis was carried out in accordance with established in-house acceptance criteria based on ISO 14971. Design verification sample sizes and tests were identified and performed as a result of risk analysis assessment.
### Summary of Performance Testing
The following non-clinical, preclinical tests and usability studies were conducted:
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# Non-Clinical / Preclinical Performance
Evidence of safety and effectiveness was obtained from two primary areas:
- 1) non-clinical (electrical, mechanical, functional, stability) performance testing
- 2) preclinical (bench tissue, simulated use) evaluations and testing
The bipolar device thermal performance has been tested per FDA guidance document, "FDA Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, Premarket Notification (510(k)) Submissions for Electrosurgical Devices for General Surgery', Mar 2020.
The power pack has been tested per FDA guidance document, "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices", issued on May 11, 2005.
Electrical safety and EMC compatibility: Basic safety and performance testing was performed in accordance with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, and IEC 60601-2-2.
Mechanical and Functional: Verification and comparison bench studies were conducted to evaluate the mechanical and functional performance as compared to the predicate.
Stability: Representative samples were subjected to accelerated aging to confirm that the device maintains functionality and continues to meet specifications over time. The results of the accelerated age testing demonstrate that the device will be stable for the stated shelf-life. In addition, real time age testing will confirm the results of the accelerated age testing. Representative samples were also subjected to distribution testing.
Preclinical: Evidence obtained from preclinical bench tissue (ex vivo) and simulated use studies demonstrate that the DSD performs substantially equivalent to the predicate devices in relevant aspects associated with usability, cutting, coagulation, and removal of tissue.
Bench tissue - evaluated ex vivo using bovine tissue:
- Thermal margin -
- -Thermal impact
- Visual comparison of coagulation -
- Microscopic measurement of thermal margin and impact -
Software: Device software development and validation were completed per the level of concern and guidance.
Biocompatibility testing: The disposable handpieces are classified in accordance with ISO 10993-1, as an External Communication Device, Tissue/Bone/Dentin, for limited exposure (<24 hours.). ISO 10993-1 and FDA guidelines recommend that these
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devices have supporting data for cytotoxicity, sensitization, and acute systemic toxicity. Full GLP biocompatibility testing to ISO 10993-1 is on file for these devices.
No animal or clinical testing was conducted. The use of the device type has been documented in published literature and indicates safe and effective use for the target procedures and expected patient populations.
Performance testing demonstrated that the device is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as or better than the predicate devices.
# Material
The composition of the DSD is similar to the predicate devices. The handle and power pack is not patient-contacting. Patient contacting components are limited to the shaver blade portion up to the nosecone.
Patient contacting materials are primarily plastics and stainless steel.
# Sterilization and Shelf Life Discussion
The disposable handpieces are provided sterile, single-use. The devices are sterilized with ETO, using a validated cycle to provide a sterility assurance level of 10-9.
The Shelf Life period for the device was determined via testing and through an analysis of the shelf-life stability of the materials used in the design of the device, as well as an analysis of the packaging materials and processes used with other Gyrus ACMI devices. Shelf-life studies are on file to support the labeled shelf life.
The reusable power pack is provided non-sterile.
# Substantial Equivalence
The DSD bipolar models deliver high frequency electrosurgical energy to coagulate tissue in a similar manner as the predicate RF devices.
The DSD cuts and removes tissue in the same manner as the predicate device. The DSD inner blade oscillates at a high rate of speed and as tissue is pulled into the cutting window via suction it is resected and removed. The oscillating portion of the DSD blade is driven by an electric motor inside the handle portion of the device that incorporates a gear transmission to provide the desired range of speeds and torque. The speed is limited by the motor within the handle. The hollow inner blade is attached to a suction supply to facilitate removal of tissue and fluid from the surgical site.
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The power pack provides power to the DSD handpiece motor for blade rotation only. The power pack provides power in a similar manner as the predicate console, but focuses on power delivery only.
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| subject and predicate devices | | |
| Description | Subject Device DSD | Predicate Device (K123429) |
| Intended Use | Cutting, coagulation, debriding, and removal of thin bone and soft tissue in general ENT and Sinus/Rhinology procedures. | Cutting, coagulation, drilling, debriding, and removal of bone and soft and hard tissue in general ENT and Sinus/Rhinology, Nasopharyngeal / Laryngology, and Head & Neck procedures. |
| Prescription/over-the-counter use | Rx Only | Rx Only |
| Size(s) | OD: 2mm, 4mm<br>Working Length:<br>3.9 to 4.3 in. | OD of similar blades: 2 to 4 mm<br>Working Length of similar blades:<br>4.3 to 5 in |
| Method of dissection | Conventional rotating cutting blade combined with RF energy hemostasis for specific models | Conventional rotating cutting blade combined with RF energy hemostasis for specific models |
# Conclusion
The performance of the DSD was compared against performance requirements and the predicate systems listed above. Performance requirements were based on the predicate systems. Testing demonstrated that the performance requirements were met, and that the subject device exhibited comparable performance characteristics to the predicate. Any differences have been validated and demonstrate that the technological features do not raise new questions of safety and efficacy.
In summary, the Gyrus ACMI Cleris DSD is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices and does not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness.
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