K232934 · Hangzhou Yangshun Medical Technology Co.,Ltd · KRD · May 30, 2024 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K232934
Device Name
Sunsphere
Applicant
Hangzhou Yangshun Medical Technology Co.,Ltd
Product Code
KRD · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
May 30, 2024
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.3300
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, PCCP
Indications for Use
Sunsphere is intended to be used for the embolization of hypervascular tumors, including uterine fibroids, and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs).
Device Story
Sunsphere consists of compressible, non-resorbable polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hydrogel microspheres supplied in 0.9% sodium chloride solution. Microspheres are round, smooth-surfaced, and available in blue-dyed or colorless versions across six calibrated sizes (70–1100 µm). Used by physicians in clinical settings, the device is delivered to target vasculature via micro-catheter under digital subtraction angiography (DSA) guidance. The microspheres are mixed with non-ionic contrast agents for radiopacity during injection. By physically occluding blood flow, the device induces embolization of hypervascular tumors and AVMs, providing a therapeutic benefit through targeted vessel blockage. The device is single-use and sterile.
Clinical Evidence
No human clinical data. Evidence includes bench testing (appearance, compressibility, size, deliverability, pH, impurities) and a porcine renal artery embolization study. The animal study compared Sunsphere (90 µm) to the predicate (100-300 µm) across 3, 8, and 28-day timepoints. Results showed equivalent vascular changes, necrosis, and histopathological responses, confirming safety and efficacy comparable to the predicate.
Technological Characteristics
Hydrogel microspheres composed of chemically cross-linked polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). Calibrated sizes 70–1100 µm; 30% diameter compressibility. Supplied in 0.9% sodium chloride in borosilicate glass vials. Sterilized via moist heat (121°C, 30 min). Compatible with 1.7-4.0Fr micro-catheters. Non-resorbable. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1. Chemical characterization per ISO 10993-18.
Indications for Use
Indicated for embolization of hypervascular tumors, including uterine fibroids, and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) in patients requiring vascular occlusion.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A vascular embolization device is an intravascular implant intended to control hemorrhaging due to aneurysms, certain types of tumors (e.g., nephroma, hepatoma, uterine fibroids), and arteriovenous malformations. This does not include cyanoacrylates and other embolic agents, which act by polymerization or precipitation. Embolization devices used in neurovascular applications are also not included in this classification, see § 882.5950 of this chapter.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls.) The special control for this device is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Vascular and Neurovascular Embolization Devices.” For availability of this guidance document, see § 870.1(e).
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May 30, 2024
Hangzhou Yangshun Medical Technology Co., Ltd. % Diana Hong General Manager Mid-Link Consulting Co., Ltd P.O. Box 120-119 Shanghai, Shanghai 200120 CHINA
Re: K232934
Trade/Device Name: Sunsphere Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.3300 Regulation Name: Vascular Embolization Device Regulatory Class: II Product Code: KRD, NAJ Received: April 29, 2024
Dear Diana Hong:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
The FDA's substantial equivalence determination also included the review and clearance of your Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP). Under section 515C(b)(1) of the Act, a new premarket notification is not required for a change to a device cleared under section 510(k) of the Act, if such change is
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consistent with an established PCCP granted pursuant to section 515C(b)(2) of the Act. Under 21 CFR 807.81(a)(3), a new premarket notification is required if there is a major change or modification in the intended use of a device, or if there is a change or modification in a device that could significantly affect the safety or effectiveness of the device, e.g., a significant change or modification in design, material, chemical composition, energy source, or manufacturing process. Accordingly, if deviations from the established PCCP result in a major change or modification in the intended use of the device, or result in a change or modification in the device that could significantly affect the safety or effectiveness of the a new premarket notification would be required consistent with section 515C(b)(1) of the Act and 21 CFR 807.81(a)(3). Failure to submit such a premarket submission would constitute adulteration and misbranding under sections 501(f)(1)(B) and 502(o) of the Act, respectively.
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 (OS) 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.
For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory
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Reginald K. Avery -S
for Jason R. Roberts, 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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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K232934
Device Name Sunsphere
Indications for Use (Describe)
Sunsphere is intended to be used for the embolization of hypervascular tumors, including uterine fibroids, and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs).
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# 510(k) Summary
# Sunsphere
This 510(k) Summary is being submitted in accordance with requirements of Title 21, CFR Section 807.92.
The assigned 510(k) Number: K232934
- 1. Date of Preparation: May 30, 2024
#### Sponsor Identification 2.
| Sponsor Name: | Hangzhou Yangshun Medical Technology Co. Ltd. |
|---------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Address: | Room 110, Building 2, No.357 Miaohouwang Road, Xixing Subdistrict<br>Binjiang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China |
| Contact Person: | Dong Hui |
|-----------------|----------------------------|
| Position: | Registration Director |
| Phone: | +86-13716835300 |
| Email: | dongh@sunspheremedical.com |
#### 3. Designated Submission Correspondent
Ms. Diana Hong (Primary Contact Person) Ms. Tingting Su (Alternative Contact Person)
# Mid-Link Consulting Co., Ltd
P.O. Box 120-119, Shanghai, 200120, China
Phone: +86-21-22815850, Fax: 360-925-3199 Email: info@mid-link.net
#### 4. Identification of Proposed Device
Trade Name: Sunsphere Common Name: Polyvinyl Alcohol Embolic Microspheres
Regulatory Information Regulation Name: Vascular Embolization Device Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.3300
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Device Classification: Class II
Product Code: KRD (Device, Vascular, For Promoting Embolization), NAJ (Agents, Embolic, For Treatment Of Uterine Fibroids)
#### 5. Identification of Predicate Device
Device Name: CalliSpheres Embolic Microspheres, 8Spheres Embolic Microspheres 510(k) Number: K173871 Manufacturer: Suzhou Hengrui Callisyn Biomedical Co., Ltd Regulation Number 21 CFR 870.3300 Product Code: KRD, NAJ
The predicate device has not been subject to any design-related recall.
#### 6. Device Description
This proposed device is composed of polyvinyl alcohol embolic microspheres stored in a preservation solution of 0.9% sodium chloride. The proposed devices are compressible hydrogel microspheres with a regular shape, smooth surface, and calibrated size, which are formed as a result of chemical modification on polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) materials. Sunspheres are chemically cross-linked to form the microsphere. Microspheres are round in appearance with uniform size distribution and are available in blue dyed and undyed (colorless) microspheres.
The proposed device available in blue dyed and undyed (colorless) version, which are available in 1 mL and 2 mL volumes, and 6 different calibrated particle sizes from 90 to 1000 um. Different particle sizes are distinguished by the color of the matching vial cap. The proposed device is supplied sterile and packaged in sealed glass vials. The device configurations of Sunspheres are described in Table 1 below.
| Specification | Dye<br>Color | Calibrated Size (µm) | Size Range (µm) | Quantity |
|---------------|--------------|----------------------|-----------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
| F2B10090 | | 90 | 70 - 120 | 1 mL embolic microspheres/7 mL<br>0.9% sodium chloride |
| F2B10200 | | 200 | 150 - 250 | 1 mL embolic microspheres/7 mL<br>0.9% sodium chloride |
| F2B10400 | Blue | 400 | 350 - 450 | 1 mL embolic microspheres/7 mL<br>0.9% sodium chloride |
| F2B10600 | | 600 | 550 - 650 | 1 mL embolic microspheres/7 mL<br>0.9% sodium chloride |
| F2B10800 | | 800 | 700 - 900 | 1 mL embolic microspheres/7 mL<br>0.9% sodium chloride |
| | | | | |
| F2B11000 | | 1,000 | 900 - 1100 | 1 mL embolic microspheres/7 mL<br>0.9% sodium chloride |
| F2B20090 | | 90 | 70 - 120 | 2 mL embolic microspheres/7 mL<br>0.9% sodium chloride |
| F2B20200 | | 200 | 150 - 250 | 2 mL embolic microspheres/7 mL<br>0.9% sodium chloride |
| F2B20400 | | 400 | 350 - 450 | 2 mL embolic microspheres/7 mL<br>0.9% sodium chloride |
| F2B20600 | | 600 | 550 - 650 | 2 mL embolic microspheres/7 mL<br>0.9% sodium chloride |
| F2B20800 | | 800 | 700 - 900 | 2 mL embolic microspheres/7 mL<br>0.9% sodium chloride |
| F2B21000 | | 1,000 | 900 - 1100 | 2 mL embolic microspheres/7 mL<br>0.9% sodium chloride |
| F2C10090 | | 90 | 70 - 120 | 1 mL embolic microspheres/7 mL<br>0.9% sodium chloride |
| F2C10200 | | 200 | 150 - 250 | 1 mL embolic microspheres/7 mL<br>0.9% sodium chloride |
| F2C10400 | | 400 | 350 - 450 | 1 mL embolic microspheres/7 mL<br>0.9% sodium chloride |
| F2C10600 | | 600 | 550 - 650 | 1 mL embolic microspheres/7 mL<br>0.9% sodium chloride |
| F2C10800 | | 800 | 700 - 900 | 1 mL embolic microspheres/7 mL<br>0.9% sodium chloride |
| F2C11000 | | 1,000 | 900 - 1100 | 1 mL embolic microspheres/7 mL<br>0.9% sodium chloride |
| F2C20090 | Colorless | 90 | 70 - 120 | 2 mL embolic microspheres/7 mL<br>0.9% sodium chloride |
| F2C20200 | | 200 | 150 - 250 | 2 mL embolic microspheres/7 mL<br>0.9% sodium chloride |
| F2C20400 | | 400 | 350 - 450 | 2 mL embolic microspheres/7 mL<br>0.9% sodium chloride |
| F2C20600 | | 600 | 550 - 650 | 2 mL embolic microspheres/7 mL<br>0.9% sodium chloride |
| F2C20800 | | 800 | 700 - 900 | 2 mL embolic microspheres/7 mL<br>0.9% sodium chloride |
| F2C21000 | | 1,000 | 900 - 1100 | 2 mL embolic microspheres/7 mL<br>0.9% sodium chloride |
Table 1. Product specification
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## 7. Indications for Use:
Sunsphere is intended to be used for the embolization of hypervascular tumors, including uterine fibroids, and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs).
#### 8. Technological Comparison to Predicate Device
Table 2. General Comparison
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| Item | Proposed Device<br>K232934 | Predicate Device<br>K173871 | Remark |
|---------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Classification | II | II | Same |
| Product Code | KRD, NAJ | KRD, NAJ | Same |
| Regulation<br>Number | 21 CFR 870.3300 | 21 CFR 870.3300 | Same |
| Indication for Use | The Sunsphere is indicated for<br>use in the embolization of<br>hypervascular tumors, including<br>uterine fibroids, and<br>arteriovenous malformations<br>(AVMs). | CalliSpheres Embolic<br>Microspheres and 8Spheres<br>Embolic Microspheres are intended<br>to be used for the embolization of<br>arteriovenous malformations<br>(AVMs) and hypervascular tumors,<br>including uterine fibroids. | Same |
| Polymerization<br>Method | Suspension polymerization | Suspension polymerization | Same |
| Resorption | Non-resorbable | Non-resorbable | Same |
| Appearance | Hydrogel microspheres with<br>regular shape. smooth surface<br>and calibrated size,<br>Blue dyed or undyed | Hydrogel microspheres with<br>regular shape. smooth surface and<br>calibrated size,<br>CalliSpheres: Blue dyed<br>8Spheres: Undyed | Same |
| Microsphere<br>Polymer<br>Composition | Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) | PVA | Same |
| Size Range (µm) | Size Range: 70 – 1,100µm<br>Labeled size range:<br>70-120<br>150-250<br>350-450<br>550-650<br>700-900<br>900-1100 | Size Range: 100 – 1,200µm<br>Labeled size range:<br>100-300<br>300-500<br>500-700<br>700-900<br>900-1200 | Different. |
| Size indicated for<br>UAE (µm) | 550-650<br>700-900<br>900-1100 | 500-700<br>700-900<br>900-1200 | Different |
| Storage media | 0.9% sodium chloride solution | 0.9% sodium chloride solution | Same |
| Quantity of<br>Microspheres | 1 mL (in 7 mL 0.9% sodium<br>chloride)<br>2 mL (in 7 mL 0.9% sodium<br>chloride) | 1 mL (in 7 mL 0.9% sodium<br>chloride)<br>2 mL (in 7 mL 0.9% sodium<br>chloride) | Same |
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| Packaging | Device are sealed in borosilicate glass vial | Both CalliSpheres and 8Spheres are sealed in borosilicate glass vial | Same |
|------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|------|
| Compressibility | 30% by diameter | 30% by diameter | Same |
| Delivery Method | Delivered to target position by Micro-Catheter under DSA. | Delivered to target position by Micro-catheter under DSA. | Same |
| Compatible Delivery Catheter | 1.7-4.0Fr | 1.7-4.0Fr | Same |
| Radiopacity Method | Mixed with non-ionic contrast agent prior to injection | Mixed with non-ionic contrast agent prior to injection | Same |
| Method of Supply | Sterile and single use | Sterile and single use | Same |
| Shelf Life | 2 years | 2 years | Same |
| Sterilization | Moist heat and non-pyrogenic | Moist heat and non-pyrogenic | Same |
Both devices have the same intended use, and use the same embolization particle composition, vial sizes, and sterilization method. The minimum particle size for the proposed device (70 um) is smaller than the minimum particle size for the predicate device (100 µm). The size ranges indicated for UAE for the proposed device are different from the predicate device size range for UAE. The proposed device range (550-1100 um) is within the range listed for the predicate device (500-1200 um). The differences in the particle sizes does not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness.
#### 9. Non-Clinical Test Conclusion
The device is subject to Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff - Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Vascular and Neurovascular Embolization Devices issued on December 29, 2004. The safety and effectiveness of the Sunsphere has been evaluated by non-clinical performance testing including:
## Performance testing
The following specifications and performance testing were evaluated on the subject device:
- . Appearance
- Microsphere Compressibility .
- Microsphere Quantity in each Vial .
- Microsphere Size ●
- . Time in Suspension
- Catheter Deliverability ●
- Water Content per USP 39 NF 34 (2016) <731> Loss on drying
- pH per USP 39 NF 34 (2016) <791> ●
- Impurities and residual solvents per USP 39 NF 34 <1086>
Above, all tests were passed and demonstrated the proposed devices can meet the product requirements.
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# Biocompatibility testing
The biocompatibility evaluation for the proposed device was conducted in accordance with FDA Guidance, Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process", issued September 8, 2023. The following tests were conducted for Sunsphere, for a permanent implant device in contact with blood:
| Biological Endpoint | Test Method | Results |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| MTT Cytotoxicity Test | ISO 10993-5:2009 | Non-cytotoxic |
| ISO Guinea Pig Maximization<br>Sensitization Test | ISO 10993-10:2010 | Non-sensitizer |
| ISO Intracutaneous Study in<br>Rabbits | ISO 10993-10:2010 | Non-irritant |
| ISO Acute Systemic Toxicity<br>Study in Mice | ISO 10993-11:2017 | No mortality or evidence of systemic<br>toxicity |
| ASTM Hemolysis Study | ISO 10993-4:2017<br>ASTM F756:2017 | Non-hemolytic |
| ASTM Partial Thromboplastin<br>Time | ASTM F2382:2018 | Non-activator |
| SC5b-9 Complement Activation<br>Assay | ISO 10993-4:2017 | Both the test article and the sponsor<br>provided control were considered to be<br>potential activators of the complement<br>system.<br>The test article was compared<br>statistically to the control and the test<br>article was lower than the control and<br>was statistically different. |
| USP Rabbit Pyrogen Study,<br>Material Mediated | ISO 10993-11:2017 | Non-pyrogenic |
| Genotoxicity Mouse<br>Lymphoma Assay | ISO 10993-3:2014 | Non-mutagenic |
| Biological Endpoint | Test Method | Results |
| Bacterial Reverse Mutation<br>Study | ISO 10993-3:2014 | Non-mutagenic |
| ISO Systemic Toxicity Study in<br>Rats Following<br>Subcutaneous Implantation,<br>13 Weeks | ISO 10993-6:2016<br>ISO 10993-11:2017 | There was no evidence of systemic<br>toxicity from the test article following<br>subcutaneous implantation in the rat.<br>Microscopically, the test article was<br>classified as causing minimal to no<br>reaction. |
| ISO Muscle Implantation Study<br>in Rabbits, 1 Week | ISO 10993-6:2016 | The macroscopic reaction was not<br>significant as compared to the negative<br>control article.<br>Microscopically, the test article caused a<br>minimal to no reaction as compared to<br>the negative control article. |
| ISO Muscle Implantation Study<br>in Rabbits, 4 Weeks | ISO 10993-6:2016 | The macroscopic reaction was not<br>significant as compared to the negative<br>control article.<br>Microscopically, the test article caused a<br>minimal to no reaction as compared to<br>the negative control article. |
| ISO Muscle Implantation Study<br>in Rabbits, 13 Weeks | ISO 10993-6:2016 | The macroscopic reaction was not<br>significant as compared to the negative<br>control article.<br>Microscopically, the test article caused a<br>minimal reaction as compared to the<br>negative control article. |
| ISO Muscle Implantation Study<br>in Rabbits, 26 weeks | ISO 10993-6:2016 | The macroscopic reaction was not<br>significant as compared to the negative<br>control article.<br>Microscopically, the test article caused<br>no reaction as compared to the negative<br>control article. |
| Biological Endpoint | Test Method | Results |
| Chronic Systemic Toxicity and<br>Carcinogenicity Evaluation | ISO 10993-18:2023 | A chemical characterization study and<br>toxicological risk assessment were used<br>to support chronic systemic toxicity and<br>carcinogenicity endpoints. The study was<br>based on chemical characterization<br>results and supported by information on<br>the Sunsphere materials of construction,<br>gathered toxicological data on these<br>materials. A toxicological risk<br>assessment was completed based on the<br>results from the chemical<br>characterization. |
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### Chemical Characterization
Chemical characterization testing was conducted on Sunsphere in accordance with ISO 10993-18:2022. The testing consisted of exhaustive extraction of the microspheres in purified water, ethanol, and hexane. Extracts and normal saline were analyzed per Direct Injection Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (DI-GCMS), Headspace Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (HS-GC-MS), Liquid Chromatography High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry (LC-HRMS) and Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) screening analysis.
### Toxicological Risk Assessment
The toxicological risk assessment was performed to address the chronic systemic toxicity and carcinogenicity end point. For each detected compound, a toxicological risk assessment was conducted in accordance with ISO 10993-17: 2002 and ISO/TS 21726: 2019. The toxicological risk assessment was conducted on the detected compounds from the chemical characterization study. The amount of each detected compound is below the threshold of toxicological concern (TTC) value. The appropriate uncertainty factors are used to derive the tolerable intake (TI) limit as recommended in ISO 10993-17:2002. The results demonstrated that the margins of safety (MoS) for potential chemical exposures represented a low risk of chronic toxicity and carcinogenicity. The Sunsphere is not expected to raise an unacceptable toxicity risk to the exposed patients when used as intended.
### Sterility, Shipping, and Shelf -life
The proposed device is sterilized by moist heat steam which under validated parameters (121°C, 30 minutes) after sealing the vials to achieve a sterility assurance level (SAL) of 106 in accordance with USP <71> and
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ISO 17665:2015. Bacterial Endotoxin Levels were below the level of 0.5 EU/ml in accordance with USP <85>. Both baseline and accelerated shelf life testing were conducted demonstrating the device will perform as intended to support the proposed 2 year shelf-life.
- Package integrity test after environmental conditioning, simulated transportation testing in accordance . to ASTM D4169-22 on final, packaged, and sterile device.
- . Sterile Barrier Packaging performed on the proposed device:
- Dye penetration ASTM F1929-15 O
- Shelf-life of 2-years is validated using FDA recognized standard ASTM F1980 -21 Standard Guide for ● Accelerated Aging of Sterile Barrier Systems for Medical Devices.
### Animal Performance Testing Conclusion
This study simulated the clinical use of Sunsphere and performed partial embolization of the right renal artery of healthy domestic pigs by interventional surgical procedures. The test article was Sunsphere, with particle size of 90 um; the control article was the cleared predicate device 8Spheres (polyviny) alcohol embolic microspheres - colorless), with particle size of 100 ~ 300 µm. The efficacy was evaluated by investigating the delivery performance, embolization effect immediate and within the study cycle. The test article in the study cycle was evaluated by investigating the postoperative animal recovery, clinical pathology, local embolization, gross anatomical observation, and systemic histopathological results at postoperative timepoints of 3, 8 and 28 days after embolization.
No clinically relevant intraoperative, postoperative, hematologic, coagulation, or major organ abnormalities other than the right kidney occurred. Among the serum biochemical parameters, the alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in the test group and the control group were slightly increased in the short term after surgery, but there was no significant difference between the two groups and no physiological abnormality was reached. Histopathology results showed only a small microsphere shift and secondary tissue response in the upper pole of the right kidney on Day 8, but there was no significant difference between the test group and control group, and its severity and extent of involvement were very mild. Overall, the lower pole of the right kidney in the test group and control group presented similar gross lesions and histopathological features. Vascular changes and necrosis were observed to be equivalent in the test group on Day 8 and Day 29, consistent with the equivalent long term embolization performance results of test article. In conclusion, compared with the control article demonstrated efficacy and safety equivalent to the predicate in this animal study.
### 10. Conclusion
As described above, the subject devices have intended use as the predicate device. The differences in technological characteristics between the subject devices and the predicate do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness. To evaluate the impact of the technological differences, performance testing was conducted as described above. The testing demonstrate that the subject devices, Sunsphere, is
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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.