The ClearTip is intended for Ultrasonically Guided Fine Needle Aspiration, (FNA) of submucosal and extraluminal lesions of the Tracheobronchial Tree and Gastrointestinal Tract, (e.g., lymph nodes, abnormal tissue in the mediastinum).
Device Story
ClearTip is a manually operated endoscopic biopsy instrument; used to obtain tissue specimens from submucosal and extraluminal lesions in the gastrointestinal tract and tracheobronchial tree. Device consists of handle, insertion part, syringe, stopcock, and connector. Operated by physician via endoscope working channel; needle is advanced to target lesion under ultrasound guidance; aspiration is performed manually using syringe. Output is a tissue sample for diagnostic analysis. Single-patient use; sterile; disposable. Benefits include minimally invasive tissue acquisition for pathological evaluation.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by non-clinical bench testing including sterilization validation, shelf-life, appearance, dimensions, operability, elasticity, bending strength, pull-out, tensile force, and biocompatibility testing.
Technological Characteristics
Manual biopsy needle; Nitinol needle and stylet; PEEK and PTFE sheath. Compatible with Olympus and Pentax endoscopes. Minimum accessory channel diameter 2.0 mm. Ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization. Single-use. No software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring ultrasonically guided fine needle aspiration of submucosal and extraluminal lesions within the tracheobronchial tree and gastrointestinal tract, including lymph nodes and mediastinal tissue.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A gastroenterology-urology biopsy instrument is a device used to remove, by cutting or aspiration, a specimen of tissue for microscopic examination. This generic type of device includes the biopsy punch, gastrointestinal mechanical biopsy instrument, suction biopsy instrument, gastro-urology biopsy needle and needle set, and nonelectric biopsy forceps. This section does not apply to biopsy instruments that have specialized uses in other medical specialty areas and that are covered by classification regulations in other parts of the device classification regulations.
Predicate Devices
SonoTip Pro and Pro Flex EBUS-TBNA Needle System (K133763)
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June 30, 2023
Finemedix Co., Ltd. % Priscilla Chung Regulatory Affairs Consultant LK Consulting Group USA. Inc. 18881 Von Karman Ave STE 160 Irvine, CA 92612
K231267 Re:
Trade/Device Name: ClearTip Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.1075 Regulation Name: Gastroenterology-urology biopsy instrument Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FCG Dated: April 28, 2023 Received: May 2, 2023
Dear Priscilla Chung:
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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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
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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 Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K231267
Device Name ClearTip
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Clear Tip is intended for Ultrasonically Guided Fine Needle Aspiration, (FNA) of submucosal and extraluminal lesions of the Tracheobronchial Tree and Gastrointestinal Tract, (e.g., lymph nodes, abnormal tissue in the mediastinum).
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(K) SUMMARY
(K231267)
June 8, 2023
## 1. Submitted by:
FINEMEDIX Co., Ltd. 140-9, Yuram-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu, 41059 Republic of Korea Tel : 82-53-741-8388, Fax : 82-53-741-8168
#### 2. US Agent/ Official Correspondent:
Priscilla Chung
LK Consulting Group USA, Inc. 18881 Von Karman Ave STE 160 Irvine, CA 92612 Fax: 714.409.3357 Tel: 714.202.5789 Email: juhee.c@LKconsultingGroup.com
#### 3. Device Name:
| - Trade Name | : ClearTip |
|-----------------------|----------------------------|
| - Classification | : Class II |
| - Classification Name | : Biopsy Needle |
| - Product Code | : FCG |
| - Regulation Number | : 876.1075 |
| - Review Panel | : Gastroenterology/Urology |
#### 4. Predicate Device:
- Primary Predicate Device: SonoTip Pro and Pro Flex EBUS-TBNA Needle System (K133763) by Medi-Globe Corporation
- Reference Predicate Device: Clear-Tip EUS-FNA (K180363) by FINEMEDIX Co., Ltd.
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#### 5 Device Description:
The ClearTip is a manually operated endoscopic instrument intended to obtain tissue specimens of gastrointestinal tract (=digestive tract) and tracheobronchial tree.
The subject device mainly consists of a handle unit with an insertion part, a syringe, a stopcock, and a connector. This device passes through a working channel of an endoscope, and the average contact time with the submucosal or external lesions of a gastrointestinal tract or a tracheobronchial tree is less than 1 hour. This device is supplied sterile for single-patient use and shall be not reused or resterilized.
## 6 Indications for Use Statement
The ClearTip is intended for Ultrasonically Guided Fine Needle Aspiration, (FNA) of submucosal and extraluminal lesions of the Tracheobronchial Tree and Gastrointestinal Tract, (e.g., lymph nodes, abnormal tissue in the mediastinum).
#### Substantial Equivalence Discussion: 7
#### 7.1.Comparison Chart
| | Subject Device | Primary Predicate | Reference Device |
|-----------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | FINEMEDIX Co., Ltd. | Medi-Globe Corporation | FINEMEDIX Co., Ltd. |
| Device Name | ClearTip | SonoTip Pro and Pro Flex<br>EBUS-TBNA Needle<br>System | Clear-Tip EUS-FNA |
| 510(k) Number | K231267 | K133763 | K180363 |
| Device<br>Classification Name | Gastroenterology-urology<br>Biopsy instrument | Gastroenterology-<br>Urology Biopsy<br>Instrument | Gastroenterology-urology<br>Biopsy instrument |
| Product Code | FCG | FCG | FCG |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 876.1075 | 21 CFR 876.1075 | 21 CFR 876.01075 |
| Indications for Use | The ClearTip is intended<br>for Ultrasonically Guided<br>Fine Needle Aspiration,<br>(FNA) of submucosal and<br>extraluminal lesions of<br>the Tracheobronchial<br>Tree and Gastrointestinal<br>Tract, (e.g., lymph nodes,<br>abnormal tissue in the<br>mediastinum). | The SonoTip Pro and Pro<br>Flex - TBNA Needle<br>System is intended for<br>Ultrasonically Guided<br>Fine Needle Aspiration,<br>(FNA) of submucosal<br>and extraluminal lesions<br>of the Tracheobronchial<br>Tree and Gastrointestinal<br>Tract, (e.g., lymph nodes,<br>abnormal tissue in the<br>mediastinum). | The Clear-Tip EUS-FNA<br>is used with an ultrasound<br>endoscope for fine needle<br>biopsy of submucosal<br>lesions, mediastinal<br>masses, lymph nodes and<br>intraperitoneal masses<br>within or adjacent to the<br>gastrointestinal tract. |
| Needle Gauge | 22 Gauge | 22 Gauge | 19,22,25 Gauge |
| Needle Material | Nitinol | Stainless Steel / Nitinol | Stainless Steel |
| Needle length<br>Adjustment range | 0~5 cm | 0~4 cm | 0~8cm |
| Stylet Material | Nitinol | Nitinol | Nitinol |
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| Sheath length | 738.5 mm | 730 mm | 1,507 mm |
|----------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|
| Sheath Material | PEEK, PTFE | PVDF | PEEK |
| Sheath length<br>Adjustment range | 0~3cm | 0~4cm | 0~5cm |
| Accessory Channel<br>Diameter | Minimum Accessory<br>Channel Diameter<br>(2.0 mm) | Minimum Accessory<br>Channel Diameter<br>(2.0 mm) | Minimum Accessory<br>Channel Diameter<br>(2.0 mm) |
| Endoscope<br>Compatibility<br>(Use with connector) | 1) Olympus, 2) Pentax | 1) Olympus, 2) Pentax | 1) Olympus |
| Use with a Syringe<br>and stopcock | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Principle of<br>Operation | Manual (sampling using<br>aspiration) | Manual (sampling using<br>aspiration) | Manual (sampling using<br>aspiration) |
| Shelf life | 3 Years | 5 Years | 3 Years |
| Sterility | Ethylene oxide(EO) | Ethylene oxide(EO) | Ethylene oxide(EO) |
| Single use | Yes | Yes | Yes |
#### 7.2. Substantial Equivalence Discussion
The subject device is substantially equivalent to the primary predicate devices in the indications for use, needle gauge, needle material, accessory channel diameter, endoscope compatibility, use with a syringe and stopcock, principle of operation, sterility, and single use.
The differences between the subject device and the primary predicate device are as below:
-Needle Length Adjustment Range: The maximum needle length of the subject device is 5 cm, and the predicate device is 4 cm. The difference of 1 cm between the two devices does not affect safety and effectiveness during biopsy. It is just an option for the operator to adjust the length of the needle in consideration of the surgical area (position and depth of the tissue to be biopsied).
-Sheath Length: The sheath length of the subject device is 738.5 mm, and the predicate device is 730 mm. The difference of 8.5 mm does not affect safety and effectiveness during biopsy since the physician can control the length as needed.
-Sheath Material: The raw material of the sheath of the subject device is PEEK & PTFE, and the predicate device is PVDF. We performed biocompatibility testing on the subject device, and based on the test result, we conclude that the subject device is biocompatible and substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
-Shelf Life: The shelf life of the subject device is 3 years, and the shelf life of the predicate device is 5 years. We performed shelf-life testing, and based on the test result, we conclude that the subject device has 3-year shelf life.
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We are presenting Clear-Tip EUS-FNA (K180363) made by our company as a reference device. It shares similarities with the subject device in terms of indications for use statement, needle gauge, stylet material, accessory channel diameter, endoscope compatibility, use with a syringe and stopcock, principle of operation, sterility, and single use.
The differences between the subject device and the reference predicate device are as follows:
- Claim: The reference device does not include a claim on the Tracheobronchial Tree.
- Sheath Length: The sheath of the subject device is shorter than that of the reference device. The shortened length of the subject device is for user convenience, especially when using the device on the Tracheobronchial Tree.
- This reference device is presented to leverage some of the test items, such as EO sterilization validation, Real-Time Shelf-Life, and Shipping Validation, for the subject device. We have also referenced the test parameters, test method, and P/F criteria from this 510k.
#### 8. Non-clinical Tests
The following tests were performed on the subject device and the test results support that the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
- Sterilization Validation Test ●
- Shelf-Life Test ●
- Appearance
- Dimensions ●
- Operability ●
- Elasticity ●
- Bending Strength ●
- Pull-out ●
- Tensile Force ●
- Biocompatibility Tests ●
#### 9. Conclusion:
Based on the information provided herein and the test results, we conclude that the subject device is substantially equivalent to its predicate device.
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