Endoscopic biliary stent placement for biliary drainage of obstructed ducts that could be caused by common bile duct stones, malignant biliary obstruction, benign or malignant strictures or other obstructed biliary conditions requiring drainage.
Device Story
Compass BDS Biliary Stent is a double-pigtail stent designed for endoscopic biliary drainage. Device features include Ethylene-Vinyl-Acetate (EVA) co-polymer construction, multiple side ports for drainage, tapered tips, and radiopaque marker bands for fluoroscopic visualization. Used by physicians in clinical settings, the stent is introduced endoscopically over a 0.035" wire guide under fluoroscopic monitoring. The double-pigtail design and side holes facilitate placement and minimize migration while maintaining biliary flow. By relieving ductal obstruction, the device restores bile drainage, potentially alleviating symptoms associated with biliary strictures or stones. The device is supplied sterile for single use.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Biocompatibility testing performed per ISO 10993-1:2018, including cytotoxicity, irritation, sensitization, acute/systemic toxicity, muscle implantation (4 and 13 weeks), mouse lymphoma assay, and bacterial reverse mutation. Performance testing included simulated use, dimensional/visual inspection, tensile strength, MRI conditional testing, radiopacity, flow rate, and shelf-life testing.
Technological Characteristics
Double-pigtail biliary stent made of Ethylene-Vinyl-Acetate (EVA) co-polymer. Features multiple side ports, tapered tips, and radiopaque marker bands. Dimensions: 7Fr diameter, various lengths (5, 10, 15 cm). Requires 0.035" wire guide and endoscope. Sterilized via ethylene oxide. Single-use, professional use only.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring endoscopic biliary drainage due to common bile duct stones, malignant biliary obstruction, benign or malignant strictures, or other obstructed biliary conditions.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A biliary catheter and accessories is a tubular flexible device used for temporary or prolonged drainage of the biliary tract, for splinting of the bile duct during healing, or for preventing stricture of the bile duct. This generic type of device may include a bile collecting bag that is attached to the biliary catheter by a connector and fastened to the patient with a strap.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is a bile collecting bag or a surgical biliary catheter that does not include a balloon component, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.
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May 9, 2022
Cook Ireland LTD Kieran Casey, Regulatory Affairs Specialist O'Halloran Road. National Technology Park, Limerick. IRELAND
Re: K213946
> Trade/Device Name: Compass BDS Biliary Stent Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.5010 Regulation Name: Biliary catheter and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FGE Dated: April 12, 2022 Received: April 15, 2022
Dear Kieran Casey:
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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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal
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Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K213946
Device Name Compass BDS® Biliary Stent
Indications for Use (Describe)
Endoscopic biliary stent placement for biliary drainage of obstructed ducts that could be caused by common bile duct stones, malignant biliary obstruction, benign or malignant strictures or other obstructed biliary conditions requiring drainage.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| <span></span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | <span></span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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## Section 5: 510(k) Summary
#### I. SUBMITTER
Cook Ireland Ltd. O' Halloran Road National Technology Park Limerick Ireland
Phone: +353 61 334440 Fax: +353 61 239293
Contact Persons: Kieran Casey, Regulatory Affairs Specialist Jane Kennedy, Lead Regulatory Engineer
Phone: +353 61 334440 Fax: +353 61 239293
Date Prepared: December 10th, 2021
#### II. DEVICE
Trade Name of Device:
- Compass BDS® Biliary Stent
Model numbers:
- = CBBSO-7-5
- CBBSO-7-10
- CBBSO-7-15
Classification Name: Biliary catheter and accessories (21 CFR 876.5010)
Regulatory Class: Class: II, Sterile
Product Code: FGE
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#### III. PREDICATE DEVICE
Predicate: The Zimmon biliary stent, cleared under K172044 on February 27th, 2018
#### IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Compass BDS® Biliary Stent includes double pigtails with double radiopaque marker bands. Compass BDS® Biliary Stents are recommended for use with Cook stent introducers (PC-7, PC-7E, and FS-PC-7).
The product code for Compass BDS® Biliary Stent is CBBSO-X-Y (CBBSO-7-5, CBBSO-7-10, CBBSO-7-15), where X denotes French size (Fr) and Y denotes the length in centimeters (cm). This product contains a stent and a pigtail straightener. The stent design allows the stent to be introduced on either side and the double-pigtails minimize migration, while side holes enhance biliary fluid drainage. It also has a tapered tip at both ends to facilitate smooth cannulation. The stent has two radiopaque bands on both ends for fluoroscopic visibility.
#### V. INDICATIONS FOR USE
Endoscopic biliary stent placement for biliary drainage of obstructed ducts that could be caused by common bile duct stones, malignant biliary obstruction, benign or malignant strictures or other obstructed biliary conditions requiring drainage.
### VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH A PREDICATE DEVICE
The subject device is substantially equivalent to the currently marketed device, Cook Zimmon biliary stent (7Fr ZSO), cleared under K172044 on February 27th, 2018
In brief, the subject device has the same technological characteristics as the predicate, with respect to the following:
- The subject device and predicate device are for use in the biliary duct. .
- The subject device and predicate device have the same intended use ●
- > Biliary stents use to drain obstructed biliary ducts.
- The subject device and predicate device are intended for single use only. ●
- The subject device and predicate device are supplied sterile
- The subject device and predicate device are sterilised using ethylene oxide. ●
- The subject device and predicate device are for professional use only. ●
- The subject device and predicate device require a 0.035" wire guide and endoscope to perform the therapeutic procedure.
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- . The subject device and predicate device are placed within the body endoscopically using fluoroscopic monitoring.
- . The subject device and predicate device are supplied as stent only with pigtail straightener.
- The subject device and predicate device are both double pigtail stents, both are made ● from Ethylene-Vinyl-Acetate (EVA) co-polymer and both contain multiple side ports with no flaps.
Differences between the predicate devices and subject devices can be summarized as follows:
- Stent marker bands
- Additional sideports
- Bidirectional stent ends ●
Reference devices cleared under K172044, K172057 and K180868 were used to support biocompatibility and reference devices cleared under K172044 and K172057 were used to support device performance.
#### VII. PERFORMANCE DATA
The biocompatibility evaluation for the subject device, was conducted in accordance with ISO 10993-1: 2018 "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 1: Evaluation and Testing within a Risk Management Process" and FDA's biocompatibility guidance, Use of International Standard ISO-10993-1, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing within a risk management process" (September 2020). The following Biocompatibility tests were performed: Cytotoxicity, irritation, sensitization, acute systemic toxicity, systemic toxicity following subcutaneous implantation – 13 Week, muscle implantation study – 4 Week, muscle implantation study - 13 Week, mouse lymphoma assay, material mediated USP rabbit pyrogen study and bacterial reverse mutation study.
Testing was completed to Cook Ireland's design control system. Performance testing included simulated use, dimensional and visual testing, tensile strength testing, MRI conditional testing, radiopacity, flow rate and shelf-life testing.
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#### CONCLUSIONS VIII.
The subject device has indications for use and technological characteristics that are similar to the predicate devices. The results of the non-clinical testing demonstrate that the subject device met the design input requirements based on the intended use, and do not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness. The results of these tests support a determination of substantial equivalence of the subject device to the predicate device.
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