The ENT Nasopharyngoscope EES 100 is a sterile, single-use, and flexible device intended to be operated with its compatible display (EVS 100) for endoscopic procedures within nasal lumens and upper airway anatomy. The Video Box EVS 100 is intended to provide visualization via the connected tablet. The Nasopharyngoscope is intended for use in a hospital environment. It is designed for adult use.
Device Story
ENT Nasopharyngoscope EES 100 is a sterile, single-use, flexible endoscope; features distal LED illumination and a bending section controlled by a handle lever. Device captures visual signals from nasal/upper airway anatomy; transmits data to EVS 100A Video Box connected to a tablet. System provides live imaging, snapshots, and image manipulation (vertical/horizontal flip) on the tablet display. Used in hospital environments by clinicians for visualization during endoscopic procedures. Does not provide diagnostic or treatment instructions; output used by clinicians to observe tissue appearance. Benefits include visualization of nasal/upper airway anatomy for clinical assessment.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including optical performance, color performance, usability testing, electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), EMC (IEC 60601-1-2), biocompatibility (ISO 10993), and sterilization validation (ISO 11135).
Technological Characteristics
Flexible, single-use nasopharyngoscope; 3.6 mm outer diameter; 300 mm working length; 130° up/down bending angle. LED light source at distal tip. FOV 90°, DOV 0°, DOF 7-50 mm. EO sterilization. Connectivity via cable to EVS 100A Video Box/tablet. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-18, ISO 8600 series, ISO 10993, ISO 11135, ISO 11607, ASTM D4169, ASTM F1980, IEC 62471.
Indications for Use
Indicated for endoscopic diagnosis procedures within nasal lumens and upper airway anatomy in adult patients in a hospital environment.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A nasopharyngoscope (flexible or rigid) and accessories is a tubular endoscopic device with any of a group of accessory devices which attach to the nasopharyngoscope and is intended to examine or treat the nasal cavity and nasal pharynx. It is typically used with a fiberoptic light source and carrier to provide illumination. The device is made of materials such as stainless steel and flexible plastic. This generic type of device includes the antroscope, nasopharyngolaryngoscope, nasosinuscope, nasoscope, postrhinoscope, rhinoscope, salpingoscope, flexible foreign body claw, flexible biopsy forceps, rigid biopsy curette, flexible biospy brush, rigid biopsy forceps and flexible biopsy curette, but excludes the fiberoptic light source and carrier.
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July 1, 2022
Medimaging Integrated Solution Inc. (MiiS) Jung-Yi Yen Regulatory Affairs 3F., No.24-2, Industry E. Rd. IV, Hsinchu Science Park Hsinchu, Taiwan 30077 Taiwan
Re: K214050
Trade/Device Name: ENT Nasopharyngoscope and Accessories Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.4760 Regulation Name: Nasopharyngoscope (Flexible Or Rigid) And Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: EOB Dated: Mav 26, 2022 Received: June 3, 2022
Dear Jung-Yi Yen:
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, Ph.D. 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
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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
### Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2023 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K214050
Device Name ENT Nasopharyngoscope and Accessones
Indications for Use (Describe)
The ENT Nasopharyngoscope EES 100 is a sterile, single-use, and flexible device intended to be operated with its compatible display (EVS 100) for endoscopic procedures within nasal lumens and upper airway anatomy. The Video Box EVS 100 is intended to provide visualization via the connected tablet.
The Nasopharyngoscope is intended for use in a hospital environment. It is designed for adult use.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
] Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary
July 1st , 2022 Prepared:
| Submitter/Owner's | Medimaging Integrated Solution Inc. (MiiS) |
|-------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Name/ Address | 3F., No.24-2, Industry E. Rd. IV, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, Taiwan<br>30077, R.O.C. |
| Contact Person: | Yen, Jung-Yi |
| Telephone: Fax: | +886-3-5798860 Ext: 1706 |
| Email Address: | +886-3-5798011<br>Jungyi.yen@miis.com.tw |
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## Device Identification:
Trade/Device Name: ENT Nasopharyngoscope and Accessories. Common Name: Nasopharyngoscope Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.4760 Regulation Name: Nasopharyngoscope (Flexible Or Rigid) Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: EOB
## Predicate Device:
K191080
Trade/Device Name: Ambu aScope 4 RhinoLaryngo Slim Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.4760 Regulation Name: Nasopharyngoscope (Flexible Or Rigid) Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: EOB
## Description of Device:
ENT Nasopharyngoscope and Accessories contain nasopharyngoscope (model name: EES 100) and image transfer system (Video Box, model name: EVS 100A). EES 100 is a single-use, flexible, sterile nasopharyngoscope. The illumination LED locate at the tip of the distal end. There is a bending section near the region of distal end, which manipulated by the control lever on the handle part, can provide visions with more than one direction for the users. The signal captured was then transmitted to the cable-connected Video Box (EVS 100A).
EVS 100A is attached on a tablet. The live imaging or snapshot will present directly on the tablet.
The function of Nasopharyngoscope is to provide live imaging of the nasal tissue, including tissue appearance recording, snapshot, vertical flip and horizontal flip. The device does not provide any instruction for diagnosis nor treatment. Table 1 below includes a summary of the technical information used in the substantial equivalence comparison.
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# Indications for Use (IFU):
The ENT Nasopharyngoscope EES 100 is a sterile, single-use, and flexible device intended to be operated with its compatible display (EVS 100) for endoscopic procedures within nasal lumens and upper airway anatomy.
The Video Box EVS 100 is intended to provide visualization via the connected tablet. The nasopharyngoscope is intended for use in a hospital environment. It is designed for use in adults.
# Substantial Equivalence Summary
Below is a summary table comparing the IFUs and key technological characteristics between the subject and the predicate devices.
| Device | K214050 | K191080 |
|----------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Model name | Nasopharyngoscope:<br>EES 100<br>Video Box:<br>EVS 100A | Ambu aScope 4<br>RhinoLaryngo Slim |
| Product code &<br>Classification | 21 CFR 874.4760,<br>EOB Class II | 21 CFR 874.4760,<br>EOB Class II |
| Intended use | The ENT Nasopharyngoscope<br>EES 100 is a sterile, flexible,<br>single-use device intended to be<br>used with compatible display.<br>This device is indicated for<br>endoscopic diagnosis procedures<br>within the nasal lumen and upper<br>airway anatomy.<br>The Video Box EVS 100 is<br>intended to provide visualization<br>via a monitor.<br>The nasopharyngoscope is intended<br>for use in a hospital environment. It<br>is designed for use in adults. | The endoscope is a sterile, single-<br>use, flexible endoscope intended<br>for endoscopic procedures<br>and examination within the nasal<br>lumens and upper airway<br>anatomy. The endoscope is<br>intended to provide visualization<br>via Ambu displaying unit.<br>The endoscope is intended for use<br>in a hospital environment. It is<br>designed for use in adults. |
| Lens Specification | FOV: 90°<br>DOV: 0°<br>DOF: 7-50 mm | FOV: 85°<br>DOV: 0°<br>DOF: 6-50 mm |
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| Mechanical<br>Specification | Bending angle: 130°<br>(up and down)<br>Working length:<br>300 mm<br>Outer diameter:<br>3.6 mm | Bending angle: 130°<br>(up and down)<br>Working length:<br>300 mm<br>Outer diameter:<br>3.5 mm |
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| EMC | IEC 60601-1-2 | IEC 60601-1-2 |
| Safety | IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-2-18 | IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-2-18 |
| Bench test | ISO 8600-1<br>ISO 8600-3<br>ISO 8600-4 | ISO 8600-1<br>ISO 8600-3<br>ISO 8600-4 |
| Sterilization | EO Sterilization | EO Sterilization |
| LED Light source | At distal tip | At distal tip |
| Appearance | Image: endoscopic device | Image: endoscopic device |
# Substantial Equivalence Discussion
## Similarities:
- ENT Nasopharyngoscope and Accessories and the predicate device, Ambu aScope 4 RhinoLaryngo Slim (K191080), have the same intended use and similar specifications in field of view, direction of view, depth of field, bending angle, working length, outer diameter, sterilization method, light source location and appearance.
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### Differences:
- The main differences lie in the optical specification (including field of view and depth of field) and the outer diameter of the insertion tube. For all these features, the differences are not more than 10%, and the image performance and the usability of the device are both validated in usability testing, optical performance and color performance testing. Thus, it is considered that there is no significance difference occurs between ENT Nasopharyngoscope and Accessories with its predicate devices.
### Nonclinical Tests
The following tests have been performed in support of the substantial equivalence determination:
- IEC/EN 60601-1:2005/2006+A1:2012/2013 for electrical safety. -
- IEC/EN 60601-1-2:2014/2015 for electromagnetic compatibility. -
- ISO 11135:2014 for sterilization validation ।
- ISO 11607-1:2019 for package integrity test. -
- ISO 10993-7:2008 for EO/ECH Residue -
- ASTM D4169-16 for transportation test. -
- ASTM F1980-16 for aging test. -
- ISO 11737-1:2019 for sterility test. -
- ISO 14971:2019, EN ISO 14971:2019 and MDR 2017/745 for risk management. -
- IEC 62471:2006 for light hazards. -
- ISO10993-5:2009 and ISO10993-10:2010 standards for biocompatibility. The patient contacting parts is the applied part of the ENT Nasopharyngoscope EES 100.
## Clinical Tests
No clinical studies were performed.
## Optical Radiation Safety Assessment
The ENT Nasopharyngoscope EES 100 was tested according to ISO 62471:2006 to determine acceptable light safety limits for both the illumination. The test results demonstrate the ENT Nasopharyngoscope EES 100 meets the requirements of the standard.
### Conclusion
Substantial equivalence comparison and bench performance tests support the conclusion of substantial equivalence of ENT Nasopharyngoscope and Accessories to the predicate devices Ambu aScope 4 RhinoLaryngo Slim (K191080).
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