The Beamer AVEO™ Electrosurgical Generator System with Accessories is intended to deliver electrosurgical current and Argon gas for the cutting, coagulation and argon beam assisted coagulation of tissue. The Beamer AVEO™ System is used in conjunction with compatible applicators or probes.
Device Story
Electrosurgical generator system delivering high-frequency (HF) current and Argon gas for tissue cutting and coagulation. System comprises generator (AVEO-ESU), Argon module (AVEO-ABC), cart, wired foot pedal, and pressure reducer. Operated by clinicians in surgical settings. User interacts via 7-inch touchscreen GUI and footswitches to select programs, modes, power settings, and Argon flow rates. Device monitors neutral electrode status and contact quality. Output delivered through compatible monopolar/bipolar instruments and Argon probes. Provides enhanced bleeding control via Argon beam. Benefits include precise tissue management during surgical procedures.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Thermal effects on tissue (liver, muscle, kidney) evaluated in triplicate at min/default/max settings per FDA guidance. Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility testing performed per IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, and IEC 60601-2-2. Risk management conducted per ISO 14971.
Indicated for all patient types and conditions where electrosurgery is relevant, on all parts of the human body, for cutting, coagulation, and argon beam assisted coagulation of tissue.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories is a device intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current.
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August 26, 2022
ConMed Corporation Ms. Kavita Amin, MSRA Sr. Specialist, Regulatory Affairs 525 French Road Utica, New York 13502
Re: K214058
Trade/Device Name: Beamer AVEO Electrosurgical Generator, Beamer AVEO Argon Module
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEI Dated: June 29, 2021 Received: July 1, 2022
Dear Ms. Amin:
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
Long Chen, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT4A: Division of General Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K214058
#### Device Name
Beamer AVEO Electrosurgical Generator and Argon Module
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Beamer AVEO™ Electrosurgical Generator System with Accessories is intended to deliver electrosurgical current and Argon gas for the cutting, coagulation and argon beam assisted coagulation of tissue. The Beamer AVEO™ System is used in conjunction with compatible applicators or probes.
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# 510(k) SUMMARY
Beamer AVEO™ Electrosurgical Generator and Argon Module
#### Submitter Name and Address:
ConMed Corporation 525 French Road Utica, NY -13502 USA
### Contact Person Name and Telephone:
Ms. Kavita Amin, MSRA Sr Specialist, Regulatory Affairs ConMed Advanced Endoscopic Technologies
525 French Road Utica, NY-13502 Telephone: 508-948-2084 Email address: kavitaamin@conmed.com
### Date of Summary Prepared: August 23, 2022
#### Name of the device:
| Trade Name: | Beamer AVEO™ |
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| Device Name: | Beamer AVEO™ Electrosurgical Generator; Beamer AVEO™ Argon<br>Module |
| Common Name: | Beamer AVEO™ System, AVEO System |
| Classification Name: | Class II |
| Product Code: | GEI |
#### Predicate Device:
The information presented in this submission demonstrates the Beamer AVEO™ Electrosurgical Generator and Argon Module is substantially equivalent in function to its predicate device, VIO 300D, and reference device, ConMed Beamer System . The list of predicate and reference devices are provided in Table 1 below.
| 510(k) Number | Product<br>Code | Trade Name | Manufacturer | |
|---------------------|-----------------|------------|----------------------|------------|
| Predicate<br>Device | K083452 | GEI | VIO 300D | Erbe |
| Reference<br>Device | K081678 | GEI | ConMed Beamer System | KLS Martin |
#### Table 1: List of Predicate and Reference Devices
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#### Device Description:
The Beamer AVEO™ Electrosurgical Generator and Argon Module (aka Beamer AVEO System / Beamer AVEO Electrosurgical System) is an electrosurgical generator that is used in surgical procedures and uses High-Frequency (HF) current through an accessory electrode for cutting and coagulation at the operative site. It is also intended to be used for enhanced control of bleeding by the delivery of HF electrosurgical current in combination with Argon gas through a compatible accessory. The Beamer AVEO System can be used for all patient types, conditions where electrosurgery is relevant, on all parts of human body.
The Beamer AVEO System is comprised of an Electrosurgical Generator (AVEO-ESU), Argon Module control (AVEO-ABC), Beamer AVEO cart and accessories (wired foot pedal, pressure reducer). A Graphical User Interface (GUI) and associated footswitches are provided for user interaction. Monopolar instruments, bipolar instruments, Argon probes, and a footswitch are connected to the AVEO system.
#### Indications for Use:
The Beamer AVEO™ Electrosurgical Generator System with Accessories is intended to deliver electrosurgical current and Argon gas for the cutting, coagulation and argon beam assisted coagulation of tissue. The Beamer AVEO™ System is used in conjunction with compatible applicators or probes.
#### Summary of Technological Characteristics:
The subject device is similar in design as the predicate and reference devices. The subject device has the same intended use as the predicate and reference devices. The Beamer AVEO System is comprised of an electrosurgical unit and argon unit as the predicate device. All three systems use same technology of high frequency energy for cutting and coagulation of tissue.
#### Substantial Equivalence:
Table 2 provides the similarities and differences between the predicate and reference devices. The modifications made to the subject device do not raise any risk to safety or effectiveness. Supporting information per this premarket submission confirms that the Beamer AVEO Electrosurgical Generator is safe and effective for its intended use and is substantially equivalent in design, intended use, principals of operation, and technical characteristics to the predicate and reference devices.
| Features | Subject Device:<br>Beamer AVEO System | Predicate Device:<br>ERBE VIO 300 D / ERBE<br>APC 2 | Reference Device:<br>ConMed Beamer<br>System CE600 |
|---------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|
| 510(k) | K214058 | K083452 / K024047 | K081678 |
| Duty Cycle | Non-continuous<br>10 seconds/ 30 seconds | Non-continuous<br>10 seconds/ 30 seconds | Non-continuous<br>10 seconds/ 30 seconds |
| Energy Type | High Frequency (HF), Argon | High Frequency (HF), Argon | High Frequency (HF), Argon |
| Output | Monopolar, Bipolar, Argon | Monopolar, Bipolar, Argon | Monopolar, Bipolar, Argon |
| Electrical Safety<br>Compliance | IEC 60601-1, Ed. 3.1<br>IEC 60601-1-2, Ed. 4.0<br>IEC 60601-2-2, Ed. 6.0 | IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-2<br>IEC 60601-2-2 | IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-2<br>IEC 60601-2-2 |
| Table 2: Substantial Equivalence | | | | | |
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| Features | Subject Device:<br>Beamer AVEO System | Predicate Device:<br>ERBE VIO 300 D / ERBE<br>APC 2 | Reference Device:<br>ConMed Beamer<br>System CE600 |
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| Display | The Beamer AVEO ESU<br>is designed with a 7"<br>touch screen LCD<br>display. The screen<br>displays program, mode,<br>power settings, argon<br>flow rate, argon tank<br>status, neutral electrode<br>status and contact<br>quality (dual-foil<br>electrodes), user<br>programs, and visual<br>indications. | The VIO 300 D is designed<br>with a backlit dual color<br>screen controlled via<br>selection buttons located on<br>either side of the screen. The<br>screen displays program,<br>mode, power settings, | The ConMed Beamer<br>System CE600 is<br>designed with an 8"<br>screen containing<br>push buttons and<br>rotary switch (knob) for<br>navigation. The screen<br>displays program,<br>mode, power settings,<br>argon flow rate, argon<br>tank status, neutral<br>electrode status and<br>contact quality (dual-<br>foil electrodes), user<br>programs, and visual<br>indications. |
| Foot Pedal<br>Connections | Accommodates the<br>following foot pedal<br>connections:<br>Dual | Accommodates the following<br>foot pedal connections:<br>– Dual<br>Single | Accommodates the<br>following foot pedal<br>connections:<br>– Dual<br>– Single |
| Purge | The Beamer AVEO<br>System provides a purge<br>function of 3 LPM ± 20%<br>for 4 seconds. | The VIO 300 D with<br>connected APC 2 module<br>provides a 3-second purge<br>with flow rate dependent upon<br>the type of instrument<br>connected to the APC 2. | The Beamer System<br>CE600 provides a<br>purge function of 3<br>LPM ± 20% for 3<br>seconds. |
| Modes | The Display screen has<br>indicators / icons to<br>identify the selected<br>program, power settings<br>for each mode,<br>instrument used and the<br>selected argon gas flow<br>rate. | The Display screen has<br>indicators / icons to identify<br>the selected program, power<br>settings for each mode, and<br>the selected argon gas flow<br>rate. | The Display screen<br>has indicators / icons<br>to identify the selected<br>program, power<br>settings for each mode<br>and the selected argon<br>gas flow rate. |
| Programmable<br>settings | The Beamer AVEO<br>System is designed to<br>allow users to create,<br>recall, modify, and<br>delete user-defined<br>programs. | The VIO 300 D is designed to<br>allow users to create, recall,<br>modify, and delete user-<br>defined programs. | The Beamer System<br>CE600 is designed to<br>allow users to create,<br>recall, modify, and<br>delete user-defined<br>programs. |
| Features | Subject Device:<br>Beamer AVEO System | Predicate Device:<br>ERBE VIO 300 D / ERBE APC 2 | Reference Device:<br>ConMed Beamer<br>System CE600 |
| Instrument<br>Connections | The Beamer AVEO<br>System accommodates<br>the following instrument<br>connections:<br>– Monopolar (Bovie-<br>type, 3-prong, 4mm)<br>– Bipolar (coaxial, 2-<br>prong)<br>– Argon (ConMed<br>proprietary design) | The ERBE VIO 300 D<br>accommodates the following<br>instrument connections:<br>– Monopolar<br>– Bipolar<br>Argon (via APC Module) | The ConMed Beamer<br>System CE600<br>accommodates the<br>following instrument<br>connections:<br>– Monopolar (Bovie-<br>type, 3-prong,<br>4mm)<br>– Bipolar (coaxial, 2-<br>prong)<br>– Argon (Luer<br>connection) |
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#### Performance Testing:
Performance testing demonstrates that the Beamer AVEO System is substantially equivalent to the predicate device with regard to its intended use, materials, technology, and performance. Testing demonstrates the devices comply with the applicable sections of AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-2-2, and IEC 60601-1-2. Risk management activities in accordance with ISO 14971 demonstrate the risks associated with the use of the Beamer AVEO system are mitigated to an acceptable level. Analyses of these activities conclude the benefits associated with the use of the Beamer AVEO System outweigh the residual risks.
Thermal Effects on Tissue testing was conducted on Beamer AVEO™ Electrosurgical Generator and Argon Module per FDA Guidance, "Premarket Notification (510(k)) Submissions for Electrosurgical Devices for General Surgery". The test was conducted on three different tissues (Liver, Muscle and Kidney) in triplicate at the minimum, default and maximum settings. The test results and analysis showed that the thermal effects on tissues of the Beamer AVEO™ Electrosurgical Generator and Argon Module are substantially equivalent to the predicate and reference devices. All test results were acceptable.
#### Conclusion:
The subject device is substantially equivalent to the commercially available marketed device, ConMed Beamer System and Erbe VIO 300D. The modifications expressed in this 510(k) Premarket Notification do not change the intended use, nor alter the fundamental scientific technology of the device, and do not raise any new issues of safety and effectiveness.
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