K222846 · Applied Medical Technology, Inc. · KNT · Dec 18, 2023 · Gastroenterology, Urology
Device Facts
Record ID
K222846
Device Name
AMT G-Tube Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Device
Applicant
Applied Medical Technology, Inc.
Product Code
KNT · Gastroenterology, Urology
Decision Date
Dec 18, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 876.5980
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
To provide nutrition directly into the stomach through a secured (initial placement) or formed (replacement) stoma in a human patient who is unable to consume nutrition by conventional means. The device does not require endoscopy for removal or replacement.
Device Story
Silicone elastomer percutaneous gastrostomy tube; provides enteral nutrition, medication delivery, and gastric decompression. Features internal retention balloon inflated via external valve; external bolster prevents inward migration. Available in 12-24 FR sizes. Enhanced decompression models include tri-lumen tubing with dedicated vent lumen to allow make-up air during suction, reducing mucosal ulceration risk. Placed in outpatient or home settings by healthcare professionals or caregivers. Output is direct gastric access for clinical management of nutrition/decompression. Benefits include reliable enteral access and reduced risk of gastric mucosal damage during suction.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993; sterilization validation per ISO 11135; shelf-life testing per ASTM F1980; mechanical performance testing per ASTM F2528-06, ISO 80369-3/20, and EN 1615/1618.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Silicone elastomer. Energy: None (passive). Form factor: Bi-lumen or tri-lumen tube (12-24 FR) with inflatable silicone retention balloon and external bolster. Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide. Standards: ISO 10993, ISO 11135, ASTM F1980, ASTM F2528-06, ISO 80369-3/20, ISO 11607, EN 1615, EN 1618.
Indications for Use
Indicated for human patients 10kg or above unable to consume nutrition by conventional means. Used as a percutaneous gastrostomy tube for nutrition delivery, medication administration, and gastric decompression.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
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.
Salem Sump Dual Lumen Stomach Tube with ENFit Connection (K190923)
AMT G-Tube Balloon Replacement Gastrostomy Feeding Device (K971434)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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December 18, 2023
Applied Medical Technology, Inc. Jennifer Hazou Regulatory Affairs Specialist 8006 Katherine Blvd. Brecksville, Ohio 44141
Re: K222846
Trade/Device Name: AMT G-Tube Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Device Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.5980 Regulation Name: Gastrointestinal Tube And Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KNT Dated: November 17, 2023 Received: November 17, 2023
Dear Jennifer Hazou:
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 (the 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 available 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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Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30, Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90. Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
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Sincerely,
# Shanil P. Haugen -S
Shanil P. Haugen, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT3A: 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) K222846
Device Name
AMT G-Tube Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Device
Indications for Use (Describe)
The AMT G-Tube Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Device is indicated to be used as a percutaneous gastrostomy tube. This device will assist in providing nutrition directly into the stomach through a secured (initial placement) or formed (replacement) stoma in a human patient, 10kg or above, who is unable to consume nutrition by conventional means. The AMT G-Tube Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Device can also deliver medication and allow for decompression of the stomach.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| | <span>☑</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
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| | <span>☐</span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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#### 510(k) Summary
AMT G-Tube Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Device
#### I. SUBMITTER:
Applied Medical Technology, Inc. 8006 Katherine Boulevard Brecksville, OH 44141 Phone: 440-717-4000 Fax: 440-717-4200
Contact Person: Jennifer Hazou - Regulatory Affairs Specialist Email: Jennifer.Hazou@appliedmedical.net Date Prepared: November 17, 2023
#### II. DEVICE INFORMATION:
Trade/Device Name: AMT G-Tube Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Device Common Name: Gastrointestinal Tube and Accessories Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.5980 Regulation Name: Gastrointestinal Tube and Accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: KNT
#### III. PREDICATE INFORMATION:
Predicate: K161413 (Low Profile Balloon Feeding Device; Applied Medical Technology, Inc.)
Secondary Predicate Device: K190923 (Salem Sump Dual Lumen Stomach Tube with ENFit Connection; Cardinal Health).
Tertiary Predicate Device: K971434 (AMT G-Tube Balloon Replacement Gastrostomy Feeding Device; Applied Medical Technology, Inc.)
** None of the predicate devices have been subject to design-related recalls.
#### IV. INDICATIONS FOR USE:
The AMT G-Tube Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Device is indicated to be used as a percutaneous gastrostomy tube. This device will assist in providing nutrition directly into the stomach through a secured (initial placement) or formed (replacement) stoma in a human patient, 10kg or above, who is unable to consume nutrition by conventional means. The AMT G-Tube Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Device can also deliver medication and allow for decompression of the stomach.
> Applied Medical Technology, Inc. - 510(k) Submission AMT G-Tube Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Device Section 5 - Page 5.1
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#### v. DEVICE DESCRIPTION:
The Applied Medical Technology, Inc. G-Tube Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Device (AMT G-Tube) is made of silicone elastomer and is designed for enteral feeding in a gastrostomy tract. The device can be used as a replacement device through a mature stoma tract or for initial placement in a supported stoma tract.
The device is offered in several French (FR) sizes ranging from 12 FR to 24 FR. On the shaft near the end is located a balloon which, when properly inflated acts as an internal stabilizer preventing outward displacement through the stoma in the abdominal wall. The balloon is inflated through a separate inflation valve located in the external portion of the device. The external bolster (preassembled on the AMT G-Tube) acts as a stabilizer to prevent inward migration.
The device is sold as sterile and can be placed in an outpatient or home setting by a health care professional or care giver.
#### For G-Tubes without Enhanced Decompression Capabilities:
The device has a "Y" port on one end. On this end there are three openings. One for the luer syringe to fill the balloon (contains a fill valve in this opening). One for attaching external tubing for feeding. One for administering medication if required (also known as a med port). The Y-Port has flexible caps for closing off the feeding and med ports when not in use. The silicone balloon is bonded on the other end of the G-Tube and a separate channel through the tubing connects the balloon to the balloon filling port and valve. The balloon filling port contains the valve required to fill and deflate the balloon using a luer syringe.
# For G-Tubes with Enhanced Decompression Capabilities:
The device has a "Y" port on one end. On this end there are three openings. One for the luer syringe to fill the balloon (contains a fill valve in this opening). When not utilizing the decompression capability of the device, the large, main port will be used for attaching external tubing/syringe for feeding and medication. When decompressing the stomach is required, this same large, main port will be attached to external suction for decompression. During decompression, the smaller side port on the "Y" port will open to provide make-up air to the stomach. The Y-Port has flexible caps for closing off the main and side ports when not in use. The silicone balloon is bonded along the tubing of the G-Tube, and a separate channel through the tubing connects the balloon to the balloon fill port and valve. The balloon fill port contains the valve required to fill and deflate the balloon using a luer syringe.
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# VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATES:
| TABLE 5.1- TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SUBJECT DEVICE AND THE PREDICATE DEVICES | | | | |
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| | Subject Device: | Predicate<br>(K161413): | Secondary<br>Predicate<br>(K190923): | Tertiary Predicate<br>(K971434): |
| Device Class<br>and Product<br>Code: | Class II; KNT | Class II; KNT | Class II; PIF, FEG | Class II; KNT |
| | Substantial Equivalence: | Same | Different | Same |
| Sterilization: | Sterile (Ethylene Oxide),<br>single use only | Sterile (Ethylene<br>Oxide), single use only | Sterile (Ethylene Oxide),<br>single use only | Sterile (Ethylene Oxide),<br>single use only |
| | Substantial Equivalence: | Same | Same | Same |
| Prescription | Single use: Prescription<br>Only. | Single use:<br>Prescription Only. | Single use: Prescription<br>Only. | Single use: Prescription<br>Only. |
| | Substantial Equivalence: | Same | Same | Same |
| Indications for<br>Use: | The AMT G-Tube Balloon<br>Gastrostomy Feeding<br>Device is indicated to be<br>used as a percutaneous<br>gastrostomy tube. This<br>device will assist in<br>providing nutrition<br>directly into the stomach<br>through a secured (initial<br>placement) or formed<br>(replacement) stoma in a<br>human patient, 10kg or<br>above, who is unable to<br>consume nutrition by<br>conventional means. The<br>AMT G-Tube Balloon<br>Gastrostomy Feeding<br>Device can also deliver<br>medication and allow for<br>decompression of the<br>stomach. | The Low Profile<br>Balloon Feeding<br>Device is indicated for<br>use in patients who<br>require long term<br>feeding, are unable to<br>tolerate oral feeding,<br>who are at low risk for<br>aspiration, require<br>gastric decompression<br>and/or medication<br>delivered directly into<br>the stomach through<br>a secured (initial<br>placement) or formed<br>(replacement) stoma.<br>The Low Profile<br>Balloon Feeding<br>Device is intended for<br>all age groups. | The Salem Sump™ Dual<br>Lumen Stomach Tube<br>with ENFit™ Connection<br>is intended for gastric<br>decompression and<br>administration of<br>nutrition, fluids and<br>medication. The device<br>is intended for patients<br>with age of two and<br>older. | The AMT Balloon G-Tube<br>is to be used as a<br>percutaneous<br>replacement<br>gastrostomy tube for a<br>patient with a well-<br>established gastrostomy<br>tract. This device will<br>assist in providing<br>nutrition directly into<br>the stomach through an<br>established stoma in a<br>human patient who is<br>unable to consume<br>nutrition by<br>conventional means.<br>The AMT Balloon G-Tube<br>can also deliver<br>medication and allow for<br>decompression of the<br>stomach. |
| | Subject Device: | Predicate<br>(K161413): | Secondary<br>Predicate<br>(K190923): | Tertiary Predicate<br>(K971434): |
| | Substantial Equivalence: | Similar | Similar | Similar |
| Intended Use: | To provide nutrition<br>directly into the stomach<br>through a secured (initial<br>placement) or formed<br>(replacement) stoma in a<br>human patient who is<br>unable to consume<br>nutrition by conventional<br>means. The device does<br>not require endoscopy for<br>removal or replacement. | The Low Profile<br>Balloon Feeding<br>Device is indicated for<br>use in patients who<br>require long term<br>feeding, are unable to<br>tolerate oral feeding,<br>who are at low risk for<br>aspiration, require<br>gastric decompression<br>and/or medication<br>delivered directly into<br>the stomach through<br>a secured (initial<br>placement) or formed<br>(replacement) stoma.<br>The Low Profile<br>Balloon Feeding<br>Device is intended for<br>all age groups. | The Salem Sump™ Dual<br>Lumen Stomach Tube<br>with ENFit™ Connection<br>is intended for gastric<br>decompression and<br>administration of<br>nutrition, fluids and<br>medication. The device<br>is intended for patients<br>with age of two and<br>older. | To provide nutrition<br>directly into the stomach<br>through an established<br>stoma in a human<br>patient who is unable to<br>consume nutrition by<br>conventional means. The<br>G-Tube Balloon<br>Replacement<br>Gastrostomy Feeding<br>Device is meant to be a<br>replacement device, not<br>an initially placed<br>feeding tube. The device<br>does not require<br>endoscopy for removal<br>or replacement. The<br>device is designed in<br>several sizes to<br>accommodate the<br>pediatric as well as the<br>adult patient. |
| | Substantial Equivalence: | Similar | Similar | Similar |
| Principles of<br>Operation | The device features a bi-<br>lumen silicone tube<br>overmolded on one end<br>with a silicone Y-port<br>through which nutrition<br>and medication may be<br>delivered. Opposite the Y-<br>port, the tubing is defined<br>on one end with an<br>inflatable silicone balloon<br>that acts as an internal<br>bolster to prevent<br>outward migration of the<br>device.<br>Along the tubing,<br>between the Y-port and | The device features a<br>bi-lumen silicone<br>tube overmolded on<br>one end with a low-<br>profile silicone<br>bolster through<br>which nutrition and<br>medication may be<br>delivered, by way of<br>polycarbonate<br>interlock. Opposite<br>the bolster, the<br>tubing is tipped on<br>one end with a<br>special silicone tip,<br>bonded directly to an<br>inflatable silicone | One lumen is used as the<br>primary channel for<br>nutrition and medication<br>delivery, while the<br>second lumen serves as<br>a vent channel and<br>allows make-up air to be<br>drawn into the stomach<br>when Gastric<br>Decompression is<br>performed through the<br>primary lumen –<br>reducing the chance that<br>the suction causes<br>ulceration of the mucosa<br>of the stomach wall | The device features a bi-<br>lumen silicone tube<br>overmolded on one end<br>with a silicone Y-port<br>through which nutrition<br>and medication may be<br>delivered. Opposite the Y-<br>port, the tubing is<br>tipped on one end with<br>an inflatable silicone<br>balloon that acts as an<br>internal bolster to<br>prevent outward<br>migration of the device.<br>Along the tubing,<br>between the Y-port and |
| TABLE 5.1- TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SUBJECT DEVICE AND THE PREDICATE DEVICES | | | | |
| | Subject Device: | Predicate<br>(K161413): | Secondary<br>Predicate<br>(K190923): | Tertiary Predicate<br>(K971434): |
| | external bolster that is<br>positioned snug to the<br>abdomen to prevent<br>inward migration.<br>Those configurations that<br>feature Enhanced<br>Decompression are made<br>with tri-lumen tubing and<br>additional tubing length<br>distal to the balloon,<br>creating a "sump" to<br>reach the dependent<br>portion of the stomach<br>and providing a lumen the<br>full length of the device to<br>allow make-up air to be<br>drawn into the stomach<br>when Gastric<br>Decompression is<br>performed through the<br>primary lumen - reducing<br>the chance that the<br>suction causes ulceration<br>of the mucosa of the<br>stomach wall during Low<br>Intermittent Wall Suction. | balloon that acts as<br>an internal bolster to<br>prevent outward<br>migration of the<br>device. | during Low Intermittent<br>Wall Suction. | external bolster that is<br>positioned snug to the<br>abdomen to prevent<br>inward migration. |
| | Substantial Equivalence: | Similar | Similar | Similar |
| Design<br>Similarities | 1. Devices have direct access to stomach.<br>2. All devices have the ability to decompress the stomach.<br>3. All devices have the ability to administer feeding solutions and medications directly into the stomach.<br>4. All devices are offered in various French sizes for adult and pediatric use. | | | |
| | Subject Device: | Predicate<br>(K161413): | Secondary<br>Predicate<br>(K190923): | Tertiary Predicate<br>(K971434): |
| Design<br>Differences | 1. The G-Tube and low-profile devices are anchored in the stomach with a silicone retention balloon, while the Salem Sump device is not anchored.<br>2. The G-Tube and low-profile devices directly access the stomach via a stoma tract, while the Salem Sump device is a naso/orogastric device.<br>3. The G-Tube and low-profile devices are predominately made of silicone, while the Salem Sump device is predominately made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC).<br>4. The G-Tube with Enhanced Decompression Capabilities and the Salem Sump utilize a dedicated "vent" lumen to allow make-up air to enter the stomach during decompression to allow for more effective gastric decompression while those G-Tube configurations without Enhanced Decompression features as well as the low-profile device do not feature a dedicated vent lumen.<br>5. The G-Tube devices have a sliding external bolster to help secure the device within the patient, while the Salem Sump and low-profile devices do not have a sliding component.<br>6. The low-profile device is configured in fixed lengths to be selected for certain abdominal wall thicknesses while the other devices are adjustable across a range of patient anatomy. | | | |
Applied Medical Technology, Inc. – 510(k) Submission AMT G-Tube Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Device Section 5 - Page 5.3
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Applied Medical Technology, Inc. – 510(k) Submission AMT G-Tube Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Device Section 5 – Page 5.4
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# TABLE 5.1- TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SUBJECT DEVICE AND THE PREDICATE DEVICES
#### VII. PERFORMANCE DATA:
- A. Biocompatibility Testing: Following a Biological Evaluation Report, the AMT G-Tube Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Device was tested for biocompatibility based on the applicable sections of the following standards:
- . ISO 10993-1:2018 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices -- Part 1: Evaluation and Testing Within a Risk Management Process
- ISO 10993-3 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices ● -- Part 3: Tests for genotoxicity, carcinogenicity, and reproductive toxicity
- ISO 10993-5:2009 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices --Part 5: Tests for In Vitro Cytotoxicity
- ISO 10993-6:2016 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices ● --Part 6: Tests for Local Effects After Implantation
- ISO 10993-7:2008 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices ● --Part 7: Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Residuals
- ISO 10993-10:2010 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices ● --Part 10: Tests for Irritation and Skin Sensitization
- . ISO 10993-11:2017 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices --Part 11: Tests for Systemic Toxicity
In accordance with a Biological Evaluation Report, a Biological Risk Assessment was completed on the patient contacting materials and it was determined that the AMT G-Tube Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Device met the acceptance criteria for permanent contact (greater than 30 days) with mucosal membrane and breached/compromised surfaces.
> Applied Medical Technology, Inc. - 510(k) Submission AMT G-Tube Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Device Section 5 - Page 5.6
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#### B. Performance Testing:
#### 1. Sterilization
Testing has been completed to evaluate the sterilization process for the subject device, and is outlined below:
- Testing per ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11135-1:2014
- Sterilization process validation o
- Testing per ISO 10993-7:
- Part 7: Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Residuals O
The subject device is ethylene oxide sterilized, and has been validated to confirm a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 106. The sterilization processing complies with the standards.
# 2. Shelf Life
Applicable shelf life testing was conducted in accordance with the following:
- . Testing in accordance with ASTM F1980:
- Evaluation of the performance of the Traditional GJ device after a simulated O 3-year accelerated aging of packaging
- Testing in accordance with ASTM F1980-16:
- Evaluation of the performance of 50A durometer 18Fr TGJ assemblies after O four years of accelerated aging
- o Evaluation of the performance of 50A durometer 18Fr TGJ sprung tubing after a four-year accelerated aging simulation
Testing indicates that the subject device has a validated shelf life of three years.
# 3. Bench Testing
Bench tests have been carried out to demonstrate conformance to applicable recognized standards and to assure reliable design and performance under the specified testing parameters according to predetermined criteria. All testing was performed to ensure conformity to ISO 14971 (application of risk management to medical devices). The tests carried out included:
- Testing per AMT Design Specifications:
- Balloon Assembly Bond Peel/Tear Strength O
- Balloon Burst O
- o Fill Valve Blow Out
Applied Medical Technology, Inc. - 510(k) Submission AMT G-Tube Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Device Section 5 - Page 5.7
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- Fill Valve Pullout o
- Flow Rate O
- Leak Test O
- Tubing Tensile Test to determine strength (tested at gastric holes (for O configurations with Enhanced Decompression Capabilities))
- Minimum Overmold Bond Strength O
- Stoma Pullout O
- Tubing Cyclic and Tensile Test O
- Main Strap Tensile Test O
- Side Strap Tensile Test O
- Testing per ASTM F2528-06
- Balloon Integrity in Simulated Gastric Fluid O
- O Balloon volume maintenance
- Balloon size and shaft size o
- Balloon concentricity o
- Balloon integrity O
- Testing per ISO 80369-3 ●
- Dimensional Verification o
- Missed Connection Testing O
- Testing per ISO 80369-20:
- O Fluid leakage
- Stress cracking O
- Resistance to separation from axial load O
- Resistance to separation from unscrewing O
- Resistance to overriding O
- Disconnection by unscrewing O
- Testing per ISO 11607-1:2019 and ISO 11607-2:2019 ●
- o Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices
- Testing per EN 1615:2000, EN 1618:1997 o Leak Testing
- Testing per (USP) 41-National Formulary (NF) 36: 2018 <151> ●
- o Pyrogenicity testing
The subject device met or exceeded all the acceptance criteria and does not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness when compared to the predicate.
- C. Animal Study: Animal testing was NOT performed.
- D. Clinical Study: Clinical testing was NOT performed.
Applied Medical Technology, Inc. – 510(k) Submission AMT G-Tube Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Device Section 5 - Page 5.8
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#### E. CONCLUSION:
The AMT G-Tube Balloon Gastrostomy Feeding Device can be found substantially equivalent to the predicate device cleared under K161413 in intended use, performance, and principles of operation. The design differences between the subject device and the predicate device do not raise different questions of safety and/or efficacy, and the information submitted in the application demonstrates that the subject device is at least as safe and effective as the predicate device.
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Learn the FDA Browser
Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.