FLUOBEAM® LX Imaging System (FB-LX); FLUOBEAM® LX Red Imaging System (FB-LXR)
K233564 · Fluoptics Sas (A Getinge Group Company) · QDG · Dec 15, 2023 · General, Plastic Surgery
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Record ID
K233564
Device Name
FLUOBEAM® LX Imaging System (FB-LX); FLUOBEAM® LX Red Imaging System (FB-LXR)
Applicant
Fluoptics Sas (A Getinge Group Company)
Product Code
QDG · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Dec 15, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4550
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
FLUOBEAM® LX and FLUOBEAM® LX Red are intended to provide real-time near infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging of tissue during surgical procedures. Upon intravenous administration and use of an ICG consistent with its approved labeling, the FLUOBEAM® LX and FLUOBEAM® LX Red are indicated for use in capturing and viewing fluorescent images for the visualization of vessels, blood flow and tissue perfusion before, during and after organ transplant, plastic, micro- and reconstructive surgeries. The FLUOBEAM® LX and FLUOBEAM® LX Red can also be used to assist in the imaging of parathyroid glands and can be used as an adjunctive method to assist in the location of parathyroid glands due to the auto-fluorescence of this tissue. Use of the FLUOBEAM® LX and FLUOBEAM® LX Red devices are intended to assist, not replace, experienced visual assessment, and biopsy with conventional histopathological confirmation per standard of care. The system is not to be used to confirm the absence of parathyroid tissue or glands and is only to be used to assist in locating visually identified gland/tissues.
Device Story
Imaging system provides real-time NIR fluorescence visualization of tissue during surgery. Inputs: NIR fluorescence signals from parathyroid glands (auto-fluorescence) or ICG-enhanced tissue. Operation: Class 1 infrared laser excites tissue/ICG; camera in handheld optical head captures fluorescent images; control box digitizes signal; computer processes and displays output. Used in OR by surgeons. Output: Visual display of perfusion or gland location. Benefits: Assists surgeons in identifying parathyroid glands and assessing tissue perfusion; adjunctive to standard visual assessment and biopsy. No changes to hardware or software; submission updates labeling to align with ICG product indications and removes ICG co-packaging.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data or performance testing required; bench testing only. The submission involves labeling changes only with no modifications to device technology or intended surgical procedures.
Technological Characteristics
Handheld optical head with video camera, laser, and LED light sources. Control box for signal digitization. Software: FLUOSOFT™ LX / FLUOSOFT™ LX Red. Connectivity: Cable link between optical head and control box; computer output. Class 1 infrared laser excitation.
Indications for Use
Indicated for real-time NIR fluorescence imaging of tissue during surgery. Used for visualization of vessels, blood flow, and tissue perfusion in organ transplant, plastic, micro-, and reconstructive surgeries (with ICG). Also used as an adjunct to assist in locating parathyroid glands via auto-fluorescence. Not for confirming absence of parathyroid tissue; intended to assist, not replace, visual assessment and biopsy.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An autofluorescence detection device for general surgery and dermatological use is an adjunct tool that uses autofluorescence to detect tissues or structures. This device is not intended to provide a diagnosis.
Special Controls
In combination with the general controls of the FD&C Act, the autofluorescence detection device for general surgery and dermatological use is subject to the following special controls:
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special controls for this device are:(1) In vivo testing under anticipated conditions of use must characterize the ability of the device to detect autofluorescent signals from tissues or structures consistent with the indications for use.
(2) The patient-contacting components of the device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible.
(3) Performance testing must demonstrate the electromagnetic compatibility and electrical, mechanical, and thermal safety of the device.
(4) Software verification, validation, and hazard analysis must be performed.
(5) Performance testing must demonstrate the sterility of patient-contacting components of the device.
(6) Performance testing must support the shelf life of device components provided sterile by demonstrating continued sterility and package integrity over the labeled shelf life.
(7) Performance testing must demonstrate laser and light safety for eye, tissue, and skin.
(8) Labeling must include the following:
(i) Instructions for use;
(ii) The detection performance characteristics of the device when used as intended; and
(iii) A shelf life for any sterile components.
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December 15, 2023
Fluoptics Sas (a Getinge Group Company) % Barb Smith Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist Getinge Group 45 Barbour Pond Drive Wayne, New Jersey 07470
### Re: K233564
Trade/Device Name: FLUOBEAM® LX Imaging System (FB-LX); FLUOBEAM® LX Red Imaging System (FB-LXR) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4550 Regulation Name: Autofluorescence Detection Device For General Surgery And Dermatological Use Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: QDG Dated: November 6, 2023 Received: November 6, 2023
# Dear Barb 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 (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/cdrb/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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Tanisha Hithe Assistant Director DHT4A: Division of General Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control 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) K233564
#### Device Name
FLUOBEAM® LX Imaging System (FB-LX); FLUOBEAM® LX Red Imaging System (FB-LXR)
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
FLUOBEAM® LX and FLUOBEAM® LX Red are intended to provide real-time near infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging of tissue during surgical procedures. Upon intravenous administration and use of an ICG consistent with its approved labeling, the FLUOBEAM® LX and FLUOBEAM® LX Red are indicated for use in capturing and viewing fluorescent images for the visualization of vessels, blood flow and tissue perfusion before, during and after organ transplant, plastic, micro- and reconstructive surgeries.
The FLUOBEAM® LX and FLUOBEAM® LX Red can also be used to assist in the imaging of parathyroid glands and can be used as an adjunctive method to assist in the location of parathyroid glands due to the auto-fluorescence of this tissue.
Use of the FLUOBEAM® LX and FLUOBEAM® LX Red devices are intended to assist, not replace, experienced visual assessment, and biopsy with conventional histopathological confirmation per standard of care. The system is not to be used to confirm the absence of parathyroid tissue or glands and is only to be used to assist in locating visually identified gland/tissues.
Type of Use (*Select one or both, as applicable*)
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# Premarket Notification Special 510(k) Summary
This summary of Special 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.
### 510(k) Number: K233564
#### Applicant Information:
| Date Prepared: | December 7th, 2023 |
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| Name: | FLUOPTICS SAS |
| Address: | 44 rue des berges<br>38000 Grenoble, France |
| Phone: | +33 (0)4 85 87 06 60 |
| Contact Person: | Barb Smith, Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist |
| Email: | barb.smith@getinge.com |
| Office: | (583) 370-6101 |
# Device Information:
| Device Trade Name: | FLUOBEAM® LX and FLUOBEAM® LX Red |
|---------------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Fluorescence imaging system |
| Classification Name(s): | Parathyroid Autofluorescence Imaging Device |
| Product Code/ Regulation: | QDG / 21 CFR 878.4550 |
| Classification: | Class II |
# Predicate Devices:
| Submitter Name: | FLUOPTICS SAS |
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| Device Trade Name: | FLUOBEAM® LX (K190891) and FLUOBEAM LX Red<br>(K230898) |
| Device Common Name: | Fluorescence imaging system |
| Classification Name(s): | Parathyroid Autofluorescence Imaging Device |
| Product Code/ Regulation: | QDG / 21 CFR 878.4550 |
| Classification: | Class II |
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# Reference Device:
| Submitter Name: | Visionsense Ltd. |
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| Device Trade Name: | VS3-Iridium System (VS3-IR) (K223020 |
| Device Common Name: | Near-IR visualization system |
| Classification Name(s): | Confocal Optical Imaging |
| Product Code/ Regulation: | OWN / 21 CFR 876.1500 |
| Classification: | Class II |
# Device Description:
FLUOBEAM® LX and FLUOBEAM® LX Red are imaging systems intended to provide realtime near infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging of tissue during surgical procedures. The FLUOBEAM® LX and FLUOBEAM® LX Red are indicated for use in capturing and viewing fluorescent images for the visualization of vessels, blood flow and tissue perfusion before, during and after organ transplant, plastic, micro- and reconstructive surgeries.
FLUOBEAM® LX and FLUOBEAM® LX Red can also be used to assist in the imaging of parathyroid glands and can be used as an adjunctive method to assist in the location of parathyroid glands due to the auto-fluorescence of this tissue. Use of the FLUOBEAM® LX and FLUOBEAM® LX Red devices are intended to assist, not replace, experienced visual assessment, and biopsy with conventional histopathological confirmation per standard of care. The system is not to be used to confirm the absence of parathyroid tissue or glands and is only to be used to assist in locating visually identified gland/tissues.
FLUOBEAM® LX and FLUOBEAM® LX Red enable surgeons to observe fluorescent images of parathyroid glands, blood vessels and related tissue perfusion. Fluorescence can be observed as a result of natural fluorescence of parathyroid glands or as a result of a fluorescent product, indocyanine green (ICG), injected intravenously into patients before the surgery allowing the perfusion assessment.
Class 1 infrared laser light is used to excite the fluorescent tissues of parathyroid glands or the ICG and illuminate the regions of a patient's body to be observed. A camera inside the optical head captures the fluorescent image that is used to visualize the parathyroid glands or assess the blood vessels and related tissue perfusion. FLUOBEAM® LX and FLUOBEAM® LX Red consist of the following components: a hardware part with a camera unit (optical head) linked by a specific cable to a control box and a software part with FLUOSOFT™ LX or FLUOSOFT™ LX Red imaging software. The optical head contains a video camera and light sources (laser and LEDs) and is used by hand. The control box receives the video signal of the fluorescent image from the optical head, it digitizes it and sends it to a computer that outputs it on a display screen and/or records it. Adjustments of the fluorescent image are possible either by the optical head or via the FLUOSOFT™ LX imaging software and the FLUOSOFT™ LX Red imaging software on the computer.
This special 510(k) premarket notification is intended to re-frame the indications for use statement to be consistent with specific indications of legally marketed ICG products, eliminating the need for the co-packaging with ICG.
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### Indications for Use:
FLUOBEAM® LX and FLUOBEAM® LX Red are intended to provide real-time near infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging of tissue during surgical procedures. Upon intravenous administration and use of an ICG consistent with its approved labeling, the FLUOBEAM® LX and FLUOBEAM® LX Red are indicated for use in capturing and viewing fluorescent images for the visualization of vessels, blood flow and tissue perfusion before, during and after organ transplant, plastic, micro- and reconstructive surgeries.
The FLUOBEAM® LX and FLUOBEAM® LX Red can also be used to assist in the imaging of parathyroid glands and can be used as an adjunctive method to assist in the location of parathyroid glands due to the auto-fluorescence of this tissue.
Use of the FLUOBEAM® LX and FLUOBEAM® LX Red devices are intended to assist, not replace, experienced visual assessment, and biopsy with conventional histopathological confirmation per standard of care. The system is not to be used to confirm the absence of parathyroid tissue or glands and is only to be used to assist in locating visually identified gland/tissues.
### Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Devices:
There are no changes in technological characteristics in the visualization system hardware, software, or accessories associated with the labeling changes compared to the predicate devices FLUOBEAM® LX device (K190891) and FLUOBEAM LX Red (K230898).
The only change in the system configuration is to update the instructions for use, the indication for use and obsolete the Refill kit for the co-packaging with ICG.
The introduction of these modified devices FLUOBEAM® LX and FLUOBEAM® LX Red raises no new or different issues of safety and effectiveness such that the modified devices FLUOBEAM® LX and FLUOBEAM® LX Red are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
In addition, it is noteworthy that the reference device VS3-Iridium System (VS3-IR) (K223020) has taken the same approach as that taken by this Special 510(k), re-frame of the indications for use statement to be consistent with specific indications of legally marketed ICG products, eliminating the need for the co-packaging with ICG.
# Performance Data:
No performance data are needed to support the modified indications for use. As noted above, there are no technological changes associated with the proposed labeling changes. Additionally, no new surgical procedures or tissue types are being referenced in the modified indications for use.
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### Conclusions
The proposed modified devices FLUOBEAM® LX and FLUOBEAM® LX Red are substantially equivalent to the FLUOBEAM® LX and FLUOBEAM LX Red legally marketed under the previously cleared 510(k) clearance.
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