The ELLAVI UBT device is intended to provide temporary control or reduction of postpartum uterine bleeding when conservative management is warranted.
Device Story
ELLAVI UBT is an 18 cm long intrauterine balloon tamponade device; used for temporary control of postpartum uterine bleeding. Device consists of a thermoplastic elastomer balloon and internal tubing, with polyvinyl chloride exterior tubing. Operation: device inserted transvaginally into postpartum uterus after placenta removal; connected to a supply bag hung at a height determined by patient systolic blood pressure. Valve opening allows fluid to inflate balloon, exerting pressure on uterine walls to achieve hemostasis. Used in clinical settings by healthcare providers. Benefits include mechanical tamponade of bleeding vessels. No drainage port included; balloon volume 400-750 mL.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Performance testing included mechanical verification (balloon burst, leak/rupture, drop strength, fill/drain times, pressure maintenance, tube kinking) and biocompatibility (cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, systemic toxicity, pyrogenicity) per ISO 10993 standards. Sterilization validated to SAL 10^-6 per ISO 11135; shelf-life established via accelerated aging (ASTM F1980-21).
Indicated for temporary control or reduction of postpartum uterine bleeding in patients where conservative management is warranted.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An obstetric-gynecologic specialized manual instrument is one of a group of devices used during obstetric-gynecologic procedures to perform manipulative diagnostic and surgical functions (e.g., dilating, grasping, measuring, and scraping), where structural integrity is the chief criterion of device performance. This type of device consists of the following:(1) An amniotome is an instrument used to rupture the fetal membranes. (2) A circumcision clamp is an instrument used to compress the foreskin of the penis during circumcision of a male infant. (3) An umbilical clamp is an instrument used to compress the umbilical cord. (4) A uterine curette is an instrument used to scrape and remove material from the uterus. (5) A fixed-size cervical dilator is any of a series of bougies of various sizes used to dilate the cervical os by stretching the cervix. (6) A uterine elevator is an instrument inserted into the uterus used to lift and manipulate the uterus. (7) A gynecological surgical forceps is an instrument with two blades and handles used to pull, grasp, or compress during gynecological examination. (8) A cervical cone knife is a cutting instrument used to excise and remove tissue from the cervix. (9) A gynecological cerclage needle is a looplike instrument used to suture the cervix. (10) A hook-type contraceptive intrauterine device (IUD) remover is an instrument used to remove an IUD from the uterus. (11) A gynecological fibroid screw is an instrument used to hold onto a fibroid. (12) A uterine sound is an instrument used to determine the depth of the uterus by inserting it into the uterine cavity. (13) A cytological cervical spatula is a blunt instrument used to scrape and remove cytological material from the surface of the cervix or vagina. (14) A gynecological biopsy forceps is an instrument with two blades and handles used for gynecological biopsy procedures. (15) A uterine tenaculum is a hooklike instrument used to seize and hold the cervix or fundus. (16) An internal pelvimeter is an instrument used within the vagina to measure the diameter and capacity of the pelvis. (17) A nonmetal vaginal speculum is a nonmetal instrument used to expose the interior of the vagina. (18) A fiberoptic nonmetal vaginal speculum is a nonmetal instrument, with fiberoptic light, used to expose and illuminate the interior of the vagina.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls). The device, when it is an umbilical clamp with or without a cutter, a uterine tenaculum which is sterile and does not use suction and is intended for single use, a nonmetal vaginal speculum, or a fiberoptic nonmetal vaginal speculum, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 884.9.(2) Class I for the amniotome, uterine curette, cervical dilator (fixed-size bougies), cerclage needle, IUD remover, uterine sound, and gynecological biopsy forceps. The devices subject to this paragraph (b)(2) are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter, subject to the limitations in § 884.9.
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November 13, 2023
SINAPI Biomedical (Pty) Ltd. % Yolanda Smith Regulatory Consultant Smith Associates 1468 Harwell Ave Crofton, Maryland 21114
Re: K230849
> Trade/Device Name: ELLAVI UBT Regulation Number: 21 CFR 884.4530 Regulation Name: Obstetric-Gynecologic Specialized Manual Instrument Regulatory Class: II Product Code: OQY Dated: March 27, 2023 Received: March 28, 2023
Dear Yolanda Smith:
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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### K230849 - Yolanda Smith
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).
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 statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR Part 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reportingcombination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR Parts 1000-1050.
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,
# Monica D. Garcia -S
Monica D. Garcia, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT3B: Division of Reproductive, Gynecology and Urology Devices OHT3: Office of Gastrorenal, ObGyn, General Hospital, and Urology 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) K230849
Device Name ELLAVI UBT
Indications for Use (Describe)
The ELLAVI UBT device is intended to provide temporary control or reduction of postpartum uterine bleeding when conservative management is warranted.
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 - K230849
#### SUBMITTER I.
510(k) Owner Chris de Villiers SINAPI Biomedical (Pty) Ltd. 1 Lelie Street, ARC Infruitec, North Campus Idas Valley, Stellenbosch, South Africa 7600 Phone: (+27) 021 887 5260 Email: sales(@sinapibiomedical.com
Submission Correspondent Yolanda R Smith, Regulatory Consultant Smith Associates Phone: (888) 729-9674 Email: ysmith(@fdaconsultants.com
Date Prepared November 9, 2023
#### II. DEVICE
| Name of Device: | ELLAVI UBT |
|-----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|
| Common or Usual Name: | Intrauterine Tamponade Balloon |
| Regulation Name: | Obstetric-Gynecologic Specialized Manual Instrument |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR § 884.4530 |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
| Product Code: | OQY (Intrauterine Tamponade Balloon) |
#### III. PREDICATE DEVICE
The predicate device is the Bakri Postpartum Balloon, Bakri Postpartum Balloon with Rapid Instillation Components, K170622. The predicate device has not been subject to a design-related recall.
#### IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The ELLAVI UBT is an 18 cm long intrauterine balloon tamponade device primarily comprised of thermoplastic elastomer. The balloon and internal tubing are made of thermoplastic elastomer, while the exterior tubing is made of polyvinyl chloride. A supply bag is the filled, connected, and hung at a pre-determined height based on the patient's systolic blood pressure. The device consists of a balloon that is inserted into the uterus transvaginally into the postpartum uterus after delivery and removal of the
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placenta. A valve is then opened, and this allows the fluid to inflate the balloon and apply pressure to achieve a hemostatic effect.
- INDICATIONS FOR USE V.
The ELLAVI UBT device is intended to provide temporary control or reduction of postpartum uterine bleeding when conservative management is warranted.
### VI. COMPARISON OF INTENDED USE AND TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
The table below compares the intended use and technological characteristics of the subject and predicate device.
| Attribute | K230849<br>Subject Device:<br>ELLAVI UBT | K170622<br>Predicate Device:<br>Bakri Postpartum<br>Balloon<br><br>Bakri Postpartum<br>Balloon with Rapid<br>Instillation<br>Components | Comparison |
|------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Manufacturer | SINAPI Biomedical<br>(Pty) Ltd. | Cook Incorporated | N/A |
| Product Code | OQY | OQY | Same |
| Indications for<br>Use | The ELLAVI UBT<br>device is intended to<br>provide temporary<br>control or reduction of<br>postpartum uterine<br>bleeding when<br>conservative<br>management is<br>warranted. | Bakri Postpartum<br>Balloon is intended to<br>provide temporary<br>control or reduction of<br>postpartum<br>uterine bleeding when<br>conservative<br>management is<br>warranted.<br><br>Bakri Postpartum<br>Balloon with Rapid<br>Instillation Components<br>is intended to provide<br>temporary<br>control or reduction of<br>postpartum uterine<br>bleeding when<br>conservative | Same |
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| | | management is<br>warranted. | |
|-----------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|
| Principle of<br>Action | Inserted into the uterus<br>and is inflated to press<br>outward on the uterine<br>walls, producing<br>tamponade of the<br>bleeding vessels | Inserted into the uterus<br>and is inflated to press<br>outward on the uterine<br>walls, producing<br>tamponade of the<br>bleeding vessels | Same |
| Design | Inflatable uterine<br>balloon; no drainage side<br>port | Inflatable uterine balloon<br>and a single drainage<br>side port | Different |
| Rx/OTC | Rx | Rx | Same |
| Materials | Thermoplastic elastomer | Silicone | Different |
| Sterile | SAL 10-6 | SAL 10-6 | Same |
| Single-use | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Balloon<br>volume | 400-750mL | 500mL | Different |
| Balloon shape | Cylindrical | Round | Different |
| Catheter size | 24F (8mm) | Not publicly available | Different |
| Number of<br>catheter<br>channels | 1 | 2 | Different |
| Uterine<br>drainage | No | Yes | Different |
The Indications for Use statement for the ELLAVI UBT is identical to the predicate device, except for the additional component included in the predicate device. Both the subject and predicate devices have the same intended use - for the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding when conservative management is warranted.
The following technological differences exist between the subject and predicate devices:
- . Design: The subject device expands to fill the entire uterine cavity and does not have a drain tube, whereas the predicate device has a single opening drain tube protruding out of the middle of the inflated balloon. The shape and size of the balloon are different.
- Materials: The patient contacting portions of the subject device is made of ● thermoplastic elastomer (balloon and internal tubing), while the predicate device is made of silicone.
These differences in technological characteristics do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness. Non-clinical performance testing provided by SINAPI Biomedical (Pty) Ltd. was used to address the differences related to design and principle of operation to demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate device.
#### VII. PERFORMANCE DATA
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The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
### Mechanical Testing
The following mechanical tests were performed at baseline and at the end of the threeyear shelf-life:
- Visual Assessment verification of no visual defects ●
- Dimensional Verification verification of tube and balloon dimensions ●
- Stretch Percentage Verify the stretch percentage of the balloon when filled with . 750 ml
- Tube Kinking Verify that the tube is unable to kink when handled as per normal ● use
- External Wall Pressure The external wall of the balloon must be able to exert 60 ● mm Hg to 120 mm Hg on the uterine wall
- Pressure Maintenance - Verify that the balloon can maintain a pressure of 12 kPa for 20 seconds by p-test; Verify that the supply bag can maintain a pressure of 12 kPa for 8 seconds by p-test
- . Balloon Burst Volume - Verify the burst volume of the balloon
- Balloon Leak/Rupture Verify that the balloon and components show no sign of ● leakage and/or rupture when subjected to a hydrostatic pressure equal to 180 mm Hg for 24 hours
- Balloon Drop Strength - Verify that the balloon is able to withstand a drop from 1 m when filled to the maximum fill level
- Balloon Fill Verify the time it takes to fill the balloon to the normal fill level for . different supply bag heights
- Balloon Fill with Partial Blockage – Verify that the balloon is able to fill to the normal fill level while the inner tube is pressed against the balloon wall
- O-Ring Seal Force Verify that the O-ring maintains a connection between the ● tube and the balloon
- Force to Separate the Balloon from the Tubing Verify the force required to ● break the O-ring seal in case of emergency while the balloon is filled
- Balloon Leak in the Absence of an O-Ring – Verify if any leaks are present when the balloon is filled to its maximum operating fill level with no O-ring in place
- Tube/Tap Removal Force Verify the force required to remove the tube from the ● tap
- Supply Bag/Tap Removal Force Verify the force required as applied to the ● supply bag to pop the tube off the tap connection for a closed tap
- . Balloon Draining Time – Verify the time it takes the balloon to drain back to the supply bag for different supply bag heights and tube orientations
- Balloon Fill with a Kinked Tube Verify that the balloon can fill and/or drain ● with a kinked tube
# Biocompatibility Testing
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The ELLAVI UBT is a surface device in contact with a breached surface, with a limited contact duration (< 24 hours).
The biocompatibility evaluation for the ELLAVI UBT was conducted in accordance with the FDA September 2020 guidance Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process", Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff. The biocompatibility evaluation included the following tests:
- Cytotoxicity (ISO 10993-5:2009) ●
- Maximization Sensitization (ISO 10993-10:2010) ●
- Intracutaneous Irritation (ISO 10993-10:2010) ●
- . Acute Systemic Toxicity (ISO 10993-11:2017)
- Material Mediated Pyrogenicity (ISO 10993-11:2017) ●
The results demonstrate that the ELLAVI UBT is not cytotoxic, non-sensitizing, nonirritating, not acute systemically toxic, and does not elicit a material-mediated pyrogenic response.
## Sterilization and Shelf-Life Testing
The ELLAVI UBT is sterilized using ethylene oxide to a SAL of 10th, according to ISO 11135:2014. A shelf-life of 3-years has been established based on accelerated aging in accordance with ASTM F1980-21. Simulated shipping distribution was conducted in accordance with ASTM D4196-16. Package integrity testing was conducted in accordance with ASTM F1980-16, F88/F88M-15, and ASTM F1929-15. Endotoxin testing was conducted in accordance with USP <85> to demonstrate less than <20 EU/device.
#### VIII. CONCLUSIONS
The non-clinical performance data described above demonstrate that the ELLAVI UBT is as safe and effective as the predicate device and supports a determination of substantial equivalence.
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