K984157 · Wilson-Cook Medical, Inc. · EOQ · Dec 8, 1998 · Ear, Nose, Throat
Device Facts
Record ID
K984157
Device Name
MODIFICATION TO WILSON-COOK LUNG BIOPSY NEEDLE
Applicant
Wilson-Cook Medical, Inc.
Product Code
EOQ · Ear, Nose, Throat
Decision Date
Dec 8, 1998
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 874.4680
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Used for submucosal aspiration biopsy of the bronchial tree.
Device Story
The Wilson-Cook Lung Biopsy Needle is a sterile, disposable device designed for submucosal aspiration biopsy of the bronchial tree. It is used in conjunction with a bronchoscope, passing through the accessory channel. The device consists of a 22-gauge stainless steel needle, a 100 cm outer catheter made of PEEK (polyetheretherketone), and a handle mechanism. The operator, typically a physician, uses the handle to extend and retract the needle to collect tissue samples via the aspiration port. The device facilitates minimally invasive diagnostic sampling of bronchial tissue, aiding in clinical decision-making for pulmonary conditions.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence is supported by design verification, including visual, dimensional, and functional testing, and an extensive history of use of the patient-contacting materials in similar medical devices.
Technological Characteristics
Sterile, disposable aspiration needle. Components: 22 GA stainless steel needle, 100 cm PEEK outer catheter with distal metal hub, and handle mechanism. Sensing/actuation: Manual mechanical extension/retraction of needle. Sterilization: Ethylene oxide (EO) cycle per AAMI Standard 11135 (SAL 10^-6).
Indications for Use
Indicated for submucosal aspiration biopsy of the bronchial tree in patients requiring diagnostic tissue sampling.
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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SPECIAL 510 (K) : DEVICE MODIFICATION FOR THE WILSON-COOK LUNG BIOPSY RE: 1998 NEEDLE 8 DEC
# 510(k) Summary of Safety & Effectiveness
Submitted By: Wilson-Cook Medical Inc. 4900 Bethania Station Road Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Device Description: The modified Lung Biopsy Needle is a sterile, disposable device, used for submucosal aspiration biopsy of the bronchial tree through the accessory channel of a bronchoscope. It consists of a 22 gauge needle, 100 cm outer catheter and handle mechanism. The handle mechanism is used to extend and retract the needle with the proximal portion inclusive of the aspiration port.
| Trade Name: | Wilson-Cook Lung Biopsy Needle |
|------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common/Usual Name: | Aspiration Needle |
| Classification Name/Code: | Bronchoscope Accessory 77 KTI EOQ |
| Classification: | FDA has classified similar devices as Class II as per 21 CFR § 874.4680. This device falls within the purview of the Ear, Nose and Throat Device Panel. |
| Establishment Registration Number: | 1037905 |
Validated EO cycle in accordance with AAMI Standard 11135 using an Sterility: SAL of 106.
Performance Standards: No performance standards applicable to Bronchoscope Accessories have been established by the Food and Drug Administration.
Used for submucosal aspiration biopsy of the bronchial Intended Use: tree.
#### Predicate Devices:
| Predicate Device | Manufacturer | Document Control<br>Number |
|-------------------------------------|--------------------------|----------------------------|
| Wilson-Cook Lung Biopsy<br>Needle | Wilson-Cook Medical Inc. | K8977050A |
| Transbronchial Aspiration<br>Needle | Wang/Mill-Rose | K914181 |
## Substantial Equivalence:
The modified Lung Biopsy Needle is substantially equivalent to the referenced predicate devices in that it is similar with respect to technological characteristics and intended use.
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#### SPECIAL 510 (K) : DEVICE MODIFICATION FOR THE WILSON-COOK LUNG BIOPSY RE: NEEDLE
| Characteristic | Predicate Wilson-<br>Cook Lung Biopsy<br>Needle<br>(K897050A) | Predicate Wang/Mill-<br>Rose Transbronchial<br>Aspiration Needle<br>(K914181) | Modified<br>Wilson-Cook<br>Lung Biopsy<br>Needle<br>[Subject of<br>"Special"<br>510(k)] |
|-----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | Biopsy of lung tissue. | Aspiration biopsy of<br>the bronchial tree. | Submucosal<br>aspiration<br>biopsy of the<br>bronchial tree. |
| Outer Catheter | Polytetrafluoroethylene<br>with metal hub at distal<br>tip. | Polytetrafluoroethylene<br>with metal hub at distal<br>tip. | Polyetheretherk<br>etone (PEEK)<br>with metal hub<br>at distal tip. |
| Needle | 22 GA stainless steel<br>needle affixed to an<br>inner catheter | 22 GA Needle | 22 GA stainless<br>steel needle. |
| Maximum Needle<br>Extension | 13mm | 13mm | 13mm |
| Outer Catheter<br>Length | 100cm | 140 cm | 100cm |
| Sterility | Sterile, Disposable | Sterile, Disposable | Sterile,<br>Disposable |
### 510(k) Summary of Safety & Effectiveness (continued)
Biocompatibility:
Reasonable assurance of biocompatibility for the patient contacting materials has been established through an extensive history of use in similar patient contacting medical devices and as applicable biocompatibility test results.
### Design Control/Risk Analysis/Design Verification:
Design Control, risk analysis and design verification activities for the subject of this 510(k) have been conducted in accordance with all applicable internal procedures. The design control process employed is inclusive of the elements as stipulated by 21CFR § 820.30, as applicable to the project. The risk analysis performed identified the risks relative to the performance requirements, as specified by our internal procedure for Risk Analysis. The failure mode, effect of failure, severity, potential cause, rate of occurrence, design control element to eliminate, the potential to detect and our recommended actions were also documented. During Design Verification, visual, dimensional and functional testing to ensure the performance and design integrity of this product line was conducted. All results obtained during our Design Verification met our predetermined acceptance criteria for this product line.
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Re:
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
10008 8 DEC
Wilson-Cook Medical, Inc. C/O Paula Joyce QA/RÅ Manager 4900 Bethania Station Rd. Winston-Salem, NC 27105 K984157 Wilson-Cook Lung Biopsy Needle Dated: November 13, 1998 Received: November 19, 1998 Regulatory class: II 21 CFR 874.4680/Procode: 77 EOO
Dear Ms. Joyce:
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 (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to 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. 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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approvial), 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, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA 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, or other Federal laws or regulations.
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitn diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4613. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrf/dsma/dsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,
Kilian Yi
Lillian Yin, Ph.D. Director, Division of Reproductive Abdominal, Ear, Nose and Throa and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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Re: Special 510(k): Device odification for the Wilson-Cook Lung Biopsy Needle.
510(k) Number (if known): _ k984157
Device Name: Wilson-Cook Lung Biopsy Needle
Indications For Use:
Used for submucosal aspiration biopsy of the bronchial tree.
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, ENT,
and Radiological Devices
510(k) Number K984157
Prescription Use
(Per 21 CFR 801.109)
OR
Over-The-Counter Use
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