The Transbronchial Needle Aspiration Cytology Procedural Kit is intended to retrieve and handle specimens and to prepare them for proper cytopathic examination.
Device Story
The TBNA Cytology Procedural Kit is a collection of components used by clinicians during transbronchial needle aspiration procedures to obtain and process cytologic specimens. The kit includes a transbronchial aspiration needle, a lockable 20cc syringe, fixative (95% EtOH), preservative (Cytolyt), irrigation solution (NaCl), and microscope slides. The device does not perform automated analysis; it serves as a procedural tool for specimen collection and preparation for subsequent cytopathic examination. The kit components are used in a clinical setting to facilitate the handling of samples, which are then sent for laboratory analysis to aid in clinical diagnosis.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data; bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
The kit consists of a transbronchial aspiration needle, 20cc lockable syringe, 95% EtOH fixative, Cytolyt preservative, NaCl irrigation solution, and microscope slides. Components are standard medical devices or reagents. No electronic, software, or energy-based components. Sterilization is not specified for the kit as a whole, though individual components are regulated under their respective classifications (21 CFR 874.4680, 880.5860, 864.4010, 864.3010).
Indications for Use
Indicated for the retrieval, handling, and preparation of cytologic specimens obtained during transbronchial needle aspiration procedures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A bronchoscope (flexible or rigid) and accessories is a tubular endoscopic device with any of a group of accessory devices which attach to the bronchoscope and is intended to examine or treat the larynx and tracheobronchial tree. It is typically used with a fiberoptic light source and carrier to provide illumination. The device is made of materials such as stainless steel or flexible plastic. This generic type of device includes the rigid ventilating bronchoscope, rigid nonventilating bronchoscope, nonrigid bronchoscope, laryngeal-bronchial telescope, flexible foreign body claw, bronchoscope tubing, flexible biopsy forceps, rigid biopsy curette, flexible biopsy brush, rigid biopsy forceps, flexible biopsy curette, and rigid bronchoscope aspirating tube, but excludes the fiberoptic light source and carrier.
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K983/24
# Attachment 4
## 510(k) Summary
## Premarket Notification [510(k)]:
## TBNA Cytology Procedural Kit
| 1. | Submitter: | Mill-Rose Laboratories, Inc. |
|----|------------|----------------------------------------------------------|
| | | 7310 Corporate Blvd. |
| | | Mentor, OH 44060 |
| | | (440) 255-7995 |
| | Contact: | Alan C. Poje, Director of Regulatory Affairs and Quality |
This summary was prepared on August 24, 1998.
- Proprietary Name: Mill-Rose Laboratories Transbronchial Needle Aspiration 2. (TBNA) Cytology Procedural Kit Common Name: none Classification Name: none
#### Statement of Equivalence 3.
All the components of the kit are either legally marketed preamendments devices, exempt from premarket notification, or have been found to be substantially equivalent through the premarket notification process for the use(s) for which the kit is to be intended. The following chart lists the components, their 510(k) status, and classification.
| Components | 510(k) Status | Classification |
|---------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| "MRL transbronchial<br>aspiration needle (TBAN)<br>of choice" | K914181 | 21 C.F.R. § 874.4680<br>Bronchoscope (flexible or<br>rigid) and accessories,<br>Class II |
| MW-100 lockable syringe<br>(20cc) | K852607 | 21 C.F.R. § 880.5860<br>Piston syringe, Class II |
| 95% EtOH fixative (50cc) | Exempt from premarket<br>notification | 21 C.F.R. § 864.4010<br>General purpose reagent,<br>Class I |
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| Components | 510(k) Status | Classification |
|-------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Cytolyt preservative (30cc<br>vial) | Exempt from premarket<br>notification | 21 C.F.R. § 864.4010<br>General purpose reagent,<br>Class I |
| NaCI irrigation solution<br>(110cc) | Exempt from premarket<br>notification | 21 C.F.R. § 864.4010<br>General purpose reagent,<br>Class I |
| Microscope slides (1" x 3") | Exempt from premarket<br>notification | 21 C.F.R. § 864.3010<br>Tissue processing<br>equipment,<br>Class I |
### Device Description 4.
The Transbronchial Needle Aspiration Cytology Procedural Kit contains items for obtaining and handling of cytologic specimens in the context of a transbronchial aspirating needle procedure.
### 5. Intended Use
The Transbronchial Needle Aspiration Cytology Procedural Kit is intended to retrieve and handle specimens and to prepare them for proper cytopathic examination.
### 6. Technological Characteristics
The technological characteristics of the kit components do not vary from those of the components when used individually and not in the context of the kit.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
OCT 3 0 1998
Alan C. Poje Director of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Mill-Rose Laboratories, Inc. 7310 Corporate Blvd. Mentor, OH 44060
Re: K983124
Mill-Rose Laboratories Transbronchial Needle Aspiration (TBNA) Cytology Procedural Kit Regulatory class: II/21 CFR 874.4680 Product Code: 77 EOQ Dated: September 4, 1998 Received: September 8, 1998
Dear Mr. Poje:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent 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). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. However, you are responsible to determine that the medical devices you use as components in the kit have either been determined as substantially equivalent under the premarket notification process (Section 510(k) of the act), or were legally on the market prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments. Please note: If you purchase your device components in bulk (i.e., unfinished) and further process (e.g., sterilize) you must submit a new 510(k) before including these components in your kit The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, and labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval) it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic QS inspections, FDA will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, the Food and Drug Administration (DDA) may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, ar other Federal Laws or Regulations.
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# Attachment 2
Indications for Use Statement
Premarket Notification [510(k)]:
TBNA Cytology Procedural Kit
Indications for Use:
The Transbronchial Needle Aspiration Cytology Procedural Kit is intended to retrieve The Transbronchlar Needle Aspiration Oyclogy Prossal in
and handle specimens and to prepare them for proper cytopathic examination.
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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