The Endobronchial Ultrasound Aspiration Needle is used with ultrasound endoscope to sample targeted submucosal and extramural lesions of the tracheobronchial tree.
Device Story
Device is sterile, single-use aspiration needle for bronchoscopy; used with ultrasound endoscope to sample submucosal/extramural tracheobronchial lesions. Components include handle, sheath, needle, stylet, adaptors, and negative suction device (syringe/stopcock). Physician operates device in surgical/endoscopy suite; handle connects to bronchoscope channel port. Needle deploys from sheath to penetrate lesion; negative suction applied via syringe to aspirate tissue. Echogenic features provide real-time ultrasound visualization. Available in 19G, 22G, 25G sizes with bevel or trident tips for FNA/FNB. Output is tissue sample for diagnostic evaluation. Benefits include minimally invasive access to targeted lesions for biopsy.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Performance verified via dimension, insertion/withdrawal force, puncture force, ultrasound visibility, locking force, tensile strength, durability, and aspiration capability testing. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1; sterilization per ISO 11135; shelf-life/packaging per ASTM F1980-16 and ISO 11607.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: PVDF, Nitinol. Manual operation. Sterile, single-use. Echogenic needle tip for ultrasound visibility. Available in 19G, 22G, 25G gauges; bevel or trident tip designs. EO sterilized (SAL 10^-6). 3-year shelf life. Packaging validated per ISO 11607-1/2.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring sampling of submucosal and extramural lesions of the tracheobronchial tree via ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration or biopsy.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A bronchoscope (flexible or rigid) and accessories is a tubular endoscopic device with any of a group of accessory devices which attach to the bronchoscope and is intended to examine or treat the larynx and tracheobronchial tree. It is typically used with a fiberoptic light source and carrier to provide illumination. The device is made of materials such as stainless steel or flexible plastic. This generic type of device includes the rigid ventilating bronchoscope, rigid nonventilating bronchoscope, nonrigid bronchoscope, laryngeal-bronchial telescope, flexible foreign body claw, bronchoscope tubing, flexible biopsy forceps, rigid biopsy curette, flexible biopsy brush, rigid biopsy forceps, flexible biopsy curette, and rigid bronchoscope aspirating tube, but excludes the fiberoptic light source and carrier.
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Micro-Tech (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. Sally He R A Engineer No. 10 Gaoke Third Road, Nanjing National Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210032 China
Re: K213060
Trade/Device Name: AreusTM Endobronchial Ultrasound Aspiration Needle, TridentTM Endobronchial Ultrasound Aspiration Needle Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.4680 Regulation Name: Bronchoscope (Flexible Or Rigid) And Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KTI Dated: June 17, 2022 Received: June 21, 2022
Dear Sally He:
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
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2020 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known)
Device Name
Endobronchial Ultrasound Aspiration Needle
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Endobronchial Ultrasound Aspiration Needle is used with ultrasound endoscope to sample targeted submucosal and extramural lesions of the tracheobronchial tree.
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## 510K Summary
This 510(k) Summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with
requirements of SMDA 1990 and Title 21, CFR Section 807.92.
The assigned 510(k) Number: K213060
## 1. Sponsor Identification
## Micro-Tech (Nanjing) Co., Ltd.
No.10 Gaoke Third Road, Nanjing National Hi-Tech, Industrial Development Zone, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province,
PRC
Establishment Registration Number: 3004837686
Contact Person: Sally He
Position: RA Engineer
Tel: +86-25-58646395
Fax: +86-25-58350006
Email: RA.Micro-Tech@outlook.com
### 2. Identification of Proposed Device
Product Name: Endobronchial Ultrasound Aspiration Needle
## Trade Name:
Areus™ Endobronchial Ultrasound Aspiration Needle Trident™ Endobronchial Ultrasound Aspiration Needle
## Common Name: Aspiration Needle
## Regulatory Information
Classification Name: Bronchoscope (flexible or rigid) and accessories
Classification: 2
Product Code: KTI
Regulation Number: 874.4680
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### Identification of Predicate Device 3.
Predicate Device :
510(k) Number: K163469
Device Name: Vizishot 2 Flex
Manufacture: Olympus Surgical Technologies America
Reference Device 1:
510(k) Number: K163248, K151895
Device Name: Aquire™ Pulmonary Endobronchial Ultrasound Fine Needle Biopsy (FNB) Device
Manufacture: Boston Scientific Corporation
Note: This reference device is used to as a reference for the FNB needle of proposed device.
Reference Device 2:
510(k) Number: K190239
Device Name: Single Use Aspiration Needle
Manufacture: Olympus Surgical Technologies America
Note: This reference device is used to as a reference for the 25G needle of proposed device.
Reference Device 3:
510(k) Number: K172309
Device Name: Endoscopic Ultrasound Aspiration Needle
Manufacture: Micro-Tech (Nanjing) CO, Ltd.
Note: This reference device is used to as a reference for the selected acceptance criteria of puncture force of proposed device.
### 4. Indications for Use
The Endobronchial Ultrasound Aspiration Needle is used with ultrasound endoscope to sample targeted submucosal and extramural lesions of the tracheobronchial tree.
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## Device Description 5.
The proposed device Endobronchial Ultrasound Aspiration Needle is a sterile, single-use bronchoscopic device, is designed to sample targeted submucosal and extramural lesions of the tracheobronchial tree. The Endobronchial Ultrasound Aspiration Needle consists of an Aspiration Needle, Adaptors and Negative suction device (Stopcock and Syringe). Wherein, the Aspiration Needle consists of a handle, sheath, needle, and stylet. The handle is connected to the channel port of a bronchoscope via the proper adaptor. The needle is deployed in the sheath and projected from the sheath to penetrate the target lesion to serve sample by advancement of handle. The stylet is in place in order to provide protection to the inside of the needle tube and sheath during device passage, and also used to expel the sample after the procedure. The adaptors are provided different bronchoscopes with compatibility and attached onto the channel port as the middleware between a bronchoscope and the aspiration needle. The negative suction device is connected to the proximal end of the handle to aspirate the removed tissue.
The Endobronchial Ultrasound Aspiration Needle has echogenic features and is visible under ultrasound at the distal end to facilitate real time visualization of the device under ultrasound.
The proposed device has six models, and the main differences of these models are diameter and tip type of the needle. The Endobronchial Ultrasound Aspiration Needle offers 19G, 22G, 25G needles by size or gauge to respond various clinical options of accessing and sampling. There are two kinds of different tip design (bevel and trident) of needles for FNA (Fine Needle Aspiration) and FNB (Fine Needle Biopsy). The device is identified as is Areus™ Endobronchial Ultrasound Aspiration Needle and Trident™ Endobronchial Ultrasound Aspiration Needle by trade name.
The proposed devices are EO sterilized to achieve the Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10th and placed in a sterility maintenance package to ensure a shelf life of 3 years.
### 6. Comparison of Technological Characteristics
The Endobronchial Ultrasound Aspiration Needle incorporates substantially equivalent device materials, design, configuration, packaging fundamental technology, sterilization process and intended use as those featured in the predicate device Vizishot 2 Flex (K163469).
## Comparison to Predicate Devices:
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| Item | Proposed Device<br>Endobronchial Ultrasound<br>Aspiration Needle | Predicate Device<br>Vizishot 2 Flex (K163469) | Remark |
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| Product Code | KTI | KTI | Identical |
| Regulation No. | 874.4680 | 874.4680 | Identical |
| Class | 2 | 2 | Identical |
| Indications for<br>Use | The Endobronchial Ultrasound<br>Aspiration Needle is used with<br>ultrasound endoscope to sample<br>targeted submucosal and<br>extramural lesions of the<br>tracheobronchial tree. | The ViziShot 2 FLEX has been<br>designed to be used with<br>ultrasound endoscopes for<br>ultrasound guided fine needle<br>aspiration (FNA) of submucosal<br>and extramural lesions of the<br>tracheobronchial tree. Do not use<br>this device for any purpose other<br>than its intended use. | SE |
| Use Condition | Surgical suite, endoscopy or<br>bronchoscopy suite, used with a<br>bronchoscope | Surgical suite, endoscopy or<br>bronchoscopy suite, used with a<br>bronchoscope | SE |
| Mechanics of<br>Action | Manual | Manual | SE |
| Mode of Action | Single/multiple puncture and<br>aspirate | Single/multiple puncture and<br>aspirate | SE |
| General<br>Configuration | Needle Assebly: Handle, Sheath, Needle, Stylet; Syringe with stopcock Adapter | Needle Assebly: Handle, Sheath, Needle, Stylet; Syringe with stopcock Adapter | SE |
| Main Materials | PVDF, Nitinol | Stainless Steel, PTFE,<br>PEBAX, Nitinol | Different, the<br>material of proposed<br>device meet the<br>requirement of ISO<br>10993 series standard |
| Needle Gauge | 19G, 22G, 25G | 19G | Different, more |
| Needle Diameter<br>/mm | 1.1, 0.7, 0.5 | 1.1 | options than<br>predicate device. For |
| Needle Tip | Bevel, Trident | Bevel | the different models,<br>reference 1 and<br>reference 2 were used |
| Item | Proposed Device<br>Endobronchial Ultrasound<br>Aspiration Needle | Predicate Device<br>Vizishot 2 Flex (K163469) | Remark |
| | | | and the side-by-side<br>comparison testing<br>was conducted to<br>ensure the safety and<br>effectiveness. |
| Stylet OD (inch) | 0.030, 0.016, 0.011 | 0.020 | Different, different<br>needle gauge match<br>different stylet.<br>Note: the Stylet OD<br>of predicate device is<br>tested by us. |
| Maximum Needle<br>Length /mm | 40 | 40 | SE |
| Working Length<br>/mm | 720-760 | 700 | SE |
| Maximum<br>Insertion Portion<br>Diameter /mm | 1.8 | 2.1 | Different, smaller<br>sheath diameter can<br>match smaller |
| Compatible<br>endoscopy<br>working channel | Minimum 2.0mm | Minimum 2.2mm | endoscopy working<br>channel. More<br>options than<br>predicate device. |
| Single Use | Yes | Yes | SE |
| Supplied in<br>Sterile | Yes | Yes | SE |
| Packaging | Needle assembly, syringe with<br>stopcock and adapter are placed in<br>tray with snap downs. Tray placed<br>in pouch. Pouch placed in case<br>box for sterilization. | Needle assembly in tray with snap<br>downs. Tray placed in pouch.<br>Pouch placed in shelf box (dust<br>cover) for sterilization.<br>After sterilization, the sterile<br>pouched syringe and sterile<br>pouched adapter will be added to<br>the dust cover. | Different, the<br>packaging of<br>proposed device have<br>passed the packaging<br>validation according<br>to ISO 11607-1 and<br>ISO 11607-2 |
| Item | Proposed Device<br>Endobronchial Ultrasound<br>Aspiration Needle | Predicate Device<br>Vizishot 2 Flex (K163469) | Remark |
| Shelf Life | Three years | Three years | SE |
| Biocompatibility | Conform to ISO 10993-1 | Conform to ISO 10993-1 | SE |
| Sterilization | EO Sterilized, SAL:10-6 | EO Sterilized, SAL:10-6 | SE |
| Labeling | Conform to 21 CFR part 801 | Conform to 21 CFR part 801 | SE |
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The proposed device is similar in design to Vizishot 2 Flex, the main needle diameter and needle tip of proposed device are different to that of predicate device. For the difference, two reference devices (Aquire™ Pulmonary Endobronchial Ultrasound Fine Needle Biopsy (FNB) Device from Boston Scientific Corporation and Single Use Aspiration Needle from Olympus Surgical Technologies America) was selected. All comparative nonclinical performance testing have been tested and have met the requirements of substantial equivalence to the predicate device/reference device.
Therefore, the difference between proposed device and predicated device is considered not to affect the substantially equivalency between the proposed and predicate devices concerning the safety and effectiveness.
### Performance Data 7.
The biocompatibility evaluation for the Endobronchial Ultrasound Aspiration Needle was conducted in accordance with FDA Guidance, Use of International Standard ISO-10993-1, 'Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing within a risk management process" issued on September 4, 2020, the following tests were conducted:
- a) Cytotoxicity
- b) Sensitization
- C) Irritation
- d) Acute System Toxicity
- Pyrogen e)
- Hemocompatibility (Hemolysis, thrombogenicity and complement activation testing) f)
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Sterilization validation of Endobronchial Ultrasound Aspiration Needle was carried out in accordance with ISO 11135:2014+A1:2018 "Sterilization of Health Care products - Ethylene Oxide - Part 1: Requirements for Development, Validation, and Routine Control of Sterilization processes for Medical Devices".
Shelf-life testing and packaging integrity testing of Endobronchial Ultrasound Aspiration Needle was conducted based on an accelerated aging test in accordance with ASTM F1980-16 Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of Sterile Barrier Systems for Medical Devices and ISO 11607-1:2019: Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 1: Requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems and packaging systems and ISO 11607-2:2019: Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 2: Validation requirements for forming, sealing and assembly processes. Three-years accelerated aging test have been performed to demonstrate the stability during the shelf life.
During design verification, the following bench tests were performed on Endobronchial Ultrasound Aspiration Needle:
- > Dimension;
- A Sheath and Needle Insertion and Withdrawal force;
- > Stylet Insertion and Withdrawal Force;
- > Puncture Force;
- > Ultrasound Visibility;
- > Locking Force of Handle Portion;
- Adjustment Length; >
- > Attach and Detach Adaptor to Scope;
- A Tensile Strength;
- > Durability;
- A Aspiration Capability.
- > Transmission Force
- A Needle Deformation Angle
The results of all the performance testing demonstrated that the proposed device met the predetermined
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acceptance criteria and is substantial equivalence to the predicate device Vizishot 2 Flex.
### 8. Animal Test Conclusion
No animal study is included in this submission.
### 9. Clinical Test Conclusion
No clinical study is included in this submission.
## 10. Substantially Equivalent (SE) Conclusion
Based on the indications for use, technological characteristics, and safety and performance testing, the
Endobronchial Ultrasound Aspiration Needle has been shown to be appropriate for its intended use and is considered to be substantially equivalent to the currently cleared predicate device Vizishot 2 Flex (K163469).
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