K222085 · Standard Bariatrics, Inc. · KNT · Oct 31, 2022 · Gastroenterology, Urology
Device Facts
Record ID
K222085
Device Name
Standard Tapered Bougie, 38 Fr.
Applicant
Standard Bariatrics, Inc.
Product Code
KNT · Gastroenterology, Urology
Decision Date
Oct 31, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 876.5980
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Standard Tapered Bougie, 38Fr (STB38) is indicated for use in conjunction with the Titan SGS® Stapler in vertical sleeve gastrectomy pouch creation for the application, stomach decompression, drainage of gastric fluids, irrigation and insufflation, and to serve as a sizing guide.
Device Story
The Standard Tapered Bougie, 38Fr (STB38) is a non-sterile, single-patient-use gastrointestinal tube used in surgery centers and hospitals during vertical sleeve gastrectomy. The device features a double-lumen tube with a rounded distal tip, drainage holes, and a tapered balloon. It is inserted orally and advanced into the stomach. The balloon is inflated via a Luer lock valve using a 60mL syringe (air-filled) to serve as a sizing guide for the Titan SGS® Stapler. The device also connects to hospital suction, a hand pump, or a syringe for stomach decompression, drainage of gastric fluids, irrigation, and insufflation. By providing a consistent sizing guide and facilitating gastric drainage, the device assists the surgeon in creating the gastric pouch, potentially improving surgical outcomes and patient safety during bariatric procedures.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance data included dimensional verification (balloon length, size, shape, firmness), drainage flow rate, tensile strength, reliability testing under simulated use, aging and transit testing, balloon strength, pressure decay testing, and biocompatibility (cytotoxicity, sensitization, and irritation).
Technological Characteristics
Double-lumen tube, 38Fr diameter, 95 cm length. Material: Thermoplastic elastomer. Features a tapered balloon (max 3.0 cm diameter) and rounded distal tip. Connectivity: Luer lock valve for balloon inflation, 7.5mm inner diameter tube for suction/irrigation. Supplied non-sterile, single-patient use. No electronic components or software.
A gastrointestinal tube and accessories is a device that consists of flexible or semi-rigid tubing used for instilling fluids into, withdrawing fluids from, splinting, or suppressing bleeding of the alimentary tract. This device may incorporate an integral inflatable balloon for retention or hemostasis. This generic type of device includes the hemostatic bag, irrigation and aspiration catheter (gastric, colonic, etc.), rectal catheter, sterile infant gavage set, gastrointestinal string and tubes to locate internal bleeding, double lumen tube for intestinal decompression or intubation, feeding tube, gastroenterostomy tube, Levine tube, nasogastric tube, single lumen tube with mercury weight balloon for intestinal intubation or decompression, and gastro-urological irrigation tray (for gastrological use).
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls). The barium enema retention catheter and tip with or without a bag that is a gastrointestinal tube and accessory or a gastronomy tube holder accessory is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.(2) Class I (general controls) for the dissolvable nasogastric feed tube guide for the nasogastric tube. The class I device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to § 876.9.
Predicate Devices
Standard Bariatrics, Standard Bougie, SB38 (K210437)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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October 31, 2022
Standard Bariatrics, Inc. Michelle Schnell Director of QA/RA 4362 Glendale Milford Road Cincinnati, OH 45242
Re: K222085
Trade/Device Name: Standard Tapered Bougie, 38 Fr (STB38) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.5980 Regulation Name: Gastrointestinal tube and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KNT Dated: October 4, 2022 Received: October 5, 2022
Dear Michelle Schnell:
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,
April Marrone, Ph.D., MBA Acting Assistant Director Division of Renal, Gastrointestinal, Obesity and Transplant Devices OHT3: Office of GastroRenal, ObGyn, General Hospital and Urology 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) K222085
Device Name Standard Tapered Bougie, 38Fr (STB38)
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Standard Tapered Bougie, 38Fr (STB38) is indicated for use in conjunction with the Titan SGS® Stapler in vertical sleeve gastrectomy pouch creation for the application, stomach decompression, drainage of gastric fluids, irrigation and insufflation, and to serve as a sizing guide.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
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## 510(K) Summary
#### I. SUBMITTER
Standard Bariatrics 4362 Glendale Milford Road Cincinnati, OH 45242 USA
Phone: 513-702-6083 Email: michelle@standardbariatrics.com
Contact Person: Michelle Schnell Date Prepared: July 14, 2022
II. DEVICE
Name of Device: Standard Tapered Bougie, 38Fr (STB38) Common or Usual Name: Gastrointestinal tube and accessories Classification Name: Gastrointestinal tube and accessories Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.5980 Regulatory Class: II Product Code: KNT
#### III. PREDICATE DEVICE
Name of Device: Standard Bariatrics, Standard Bougie, SB38 510(k) Number: K210437 Common or Usual Name: Gastrointestinal tube and accessories Classification Name: Gastrointestinal tube and accessories Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.5980 Regulatory Class: II Product Code: KNT
#### IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Standard Tapered Bougie, 38Fr (STB38) is a non-sterile, single patient use device. The device comprises a tube with a rounded tip featuring drainage holes, and a tapered balloon at the distal end. The proximal end of the Standard Tapered Bougie, 38Fr (STB38) includes a standard Luer lock valve for balloon inflation/deflation using the 60mL/CC syringe (provided) and a 7.5mm inner diameter straight tube for connection to operating room suction, Standard Bougie Hand Pump (SBHP) or tapered tip syringe.
#### V. INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Standard Tapered Bougie, 38Fr (STB38) is indicated for use in conjunction with the Titan SGS® stabler in vertical sleeve gastrectomy pouch creation for the application of suction, stomach decompression, drainage of gastric fluids, irrigation and insufflation, and to serve as a sizing guide.
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### VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
The Standard Tapered Bougie, 38Fr (STB38) technological characteristics are provided in Table 1.
### Table 1: Technological Characteristics
| Product | Standard Tapered Bougie, 38Fr<br>(STB38, subject device) | Standard Bougie®, 38Fr<br>(SB38, predicate device, K210437) | Equivalence |
|-----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Typical Use | Gastric and bariatric surgical procedures | Gastric and bariatric surgical procedures | Same |
| Use Environment | Surgery centers, hospitals | Surgery centers, hospitals | Same |
| Patient Population | Patients undergoing bariatric and/or gastric procedures requiring vertical sleeve gastrectomy | Patients undergoing bariatric and/or gastric procedures requiring vertical sleeve gastrectomy | Same |
| Single Patient Use | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Sterility | Supplied non-sterile, single patient use only, disposable | Supplied non-sterile, single patient use only, disposable | Same |
| Functionality | Suction, drainage, irrigation, insufflation, and sizing | Suction, drainage, irrigation, insufflation, and sizing | Same |
| Method of Application | Insertion into the mouth and manually advance the distal end into the desired location within the stomach | Insertion into the mouth and manually advance the distal end into the desired location within the stomach | Same |
| Method of Balloon Inflation | Connect a 60 ml syringe filled with air and inject into the balloon | Connect a 20 ml syringe filled with fluid and inject the desired amount of fluid into the balloon | Equivalent. Method of inflation is similar (air vs. liquid) and uses same type of connection via syringe. |
| Tubing Design | Double lumen with rounded, distal end | Double lumen with rounded, closed distal end | Equivalent. Both the subject and predicate device have the same double lumen tubing design. Both have a rounded, atraumatic tip with the same diameter and similar curvature. The subject device features drainage holes at the distal end, where the predicate device features drainage holes along the tubing. |
| Balloon Diameter Range | Maximum = 3.0 cm tapered to 38Fr (12.7mm)<br><br>Diameter at angularis incisura:<br>Minimum: 2.1 cm<br>Nominal: 2.45 cm<br>Maximum: 2.8 cm<br><br>Length of balloon is approximately 16.6 cm long | Minimum = 2.0 cm<br>Nominal = 2.5 cm<br>Maximum = 3.0 cm<br><br>Length of balloon is approximately 4 cm long | Equivalent. Both subject and predicate device are designed to ensure a minimum diameter at the angularis incisura. The additional length of the subject device aids in positioning down to the antrum to allow for stapler |
| | | | to be placed adjacent along<br>length. |
| Catheter Diameter | 38Fr | 38Fr | Same |
| Overall Length | 95 cm | 95 cm | Same |
| Materials | Thermoplastic elastomer | Thermoplastic elastomer | Same |
| Connection for suction | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Method of Suction | Connection with hospital<br>suction, hole in distal end<br>apply suction within the<br>stomach | Connection with hospital<br>suction, holes in distal end<br>and along catheter apply<br>suction within the stomach | Equivalent-Both devices<br>have drainage ports that<br>meet drainage flow rate<br>requirements |
| Markings | Yes (numbers every 10 cm<br>and graduations every 5 cm) | Yes (numbers every 10 cm<br>and graduations every 5 cm) | Same |
| Packaging | HIPS Tray with PETG lid | Tyvek pouch | Equivalent. Both devices<br>are provided non-sterile in<br>packaging to protect<br>during transport and<br>storage. A tray was<br>selected for the subject<br>device to accommodate<br>product configuration and<br>to include a 60mL/CC<br>syringe. |
| Accessories (SBHP) | Compatible with optional<br>SBHP | Compatible with optional<br>SBHP | Same |
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#### VII. PERFORMANCE DATA
Standard Tapered Bougie, 38Fr (STB38) performance testing was completed and provided in support of substantial equivalence within this 510(k) submission, as follows:
- -Dimensional Verification: Balloon Length, Balloon Size, Shape and Firmness Verification
- -Drainage Flow Rate Verification
- -Tensile Strength Verification;
- -Reliability Testing: demonstrating product meets functional requirements under simulated use conditions
- Aging and Transit Testing -
- Balloon Strength -
- Pressure Decay Testing: demonstrating device inflation using the Standard Bougie Hand Pump -
- Biocompatibility Testing: Cytotoxicity, Sensitization, and Irritation -
#### VIII. CONCLUSIONS
The Standard Tapered Bougie, 38Fr (STB38) has the same intended use, and principles of operation as its predicate device. The provision of the Standard Tapered Bougie, 38Fr (STB38) does not raise any new types of questions and the performance data provides reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness to demonstrate substantial equivalence.
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