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No
The device description and intended use focus on a physical curette for sampling and sonography, with no mention of AI/ML capabilities or image processing beyond real-time sonography.
No
The device is used for detection, diagnosis, and obtaining histological biopsy samples, not for treating a condition.
Yes
The device is used for "Detection of abnormalities of the uterus and endometrium" and for "Obtaining histological biopsy" to identify various conditions like carcinoma, precancerous conditions, uterine pathology, and specific uterine pathogens. These actions are inherently diagnostic.
No
The device description explicitly states it is a "single-use, sterile, disposable curette," which is a physical medical instrument, not software.
No, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).
Here's why:
- IVD Definition: In Vitro Diagnostic devices are used to examine specimens (like blood, urine, tissue) taken from the human body to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening. The testing is performed outside of the body (in vitro).
- EchoSampler™ Function: The EchoSampler™ is a curette used to obtain a sample from the uterus and endometrium. While the sample obtained may be used for in vitro testing (like histological biopsy or bacterial culturing), the device itself is the tool for collecting the sample from within the body.
- Intended Use: The intended use clearly describes the device's function as a curette for detection and obtaining samples during a procedure involving sonography and saline injection into the uterine cavity. This is an in vivo procedure (performed within the body).
The EchoSampler™ is a surgical/sampling instrument, not a device that performs the diagnostic testing itself. The diagnostic testing happens after the sample is collected using the EchoSampler™.
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Intended Use / Indications for Use
The EchoSampler™ is a single-use, sterile, disposable curette for:
- Detection of abnormalities of the uterus and endometrium using real-time sonography during injection of sterile saline into the uterine cavity
- Obtaining histological biopsy of the glandular epithelium and superficial uterine endometrial wall or sample extraction of uterine menstrual content
for any of the following:
- a) Routine screening for early detection of endometrial carcinoma or other precancerous conditions which could make estrogen therapy inadvisable,
- b) Evaluation of endometrial tissue response in patients receiving estrogen replacement therapy for menopausal symptoms
- c) Endometrial dating and evaluation of uterine pathology associated with infertility, luteal insufficiency, or functional metrorrhagia
- d) Identification of specific uterine pathogens by bacterial culturing of uterine samples
- e) Inadequate imaging of the endometrium by endovaginal sonography
- f) Further evaluation of suspected abnormalities as seen on endovaginal sonography, including focal or diffuse endometrial thickening or debris,
- q) Preoperative and postoperative evaluation of the uterine cavity especially with regard to uterine polyps, myomas and cysts
- h) Congenital abnormalities and/or anatomic variants of the uterine cavity
- i) Infertility and habitual abortion
Product codes
85 HFF
Device Description
The EchoSampler™ is a single-use, sterile, disposable curette.
Mentions image processing
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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML
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Input Imaging Modality
Real-time sonography, Endovaginal sonography
Anatomical Site
Uterus, endometrium
Indicated Patient Age Range
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Intended User / Care Setting
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Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
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Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)
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Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
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Reference Device(s)
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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information
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§ 884.1060 Endometrial aspirator.
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Identification. An endometrial aspirator is a device designed to remove materials from the endometrium (the mucosal lining of the uterus) by suction with a syringe, bulb and pipette, or catheter. This device is used to study endometrial cytology (cells).(b)
Classification. Class II. The special controls for this device are:(1) FDA's:
(i) “Use of International Standard ISO 10993 ‘Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices—Part I: Evaluation and Testing,’ ” and
(ii) “510(k) Sterility Review Guidance of 2/12/90 (K90-1),”
(2) Labeling:
(i) Indication: Only to evaluate the endometrium, and
(ii) Contraindications: Pregnancy, history of uterine perforation, or a recent cesarean section, and
(3) The sampling component is covered within vagina.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Gynétics Medical Products N.V. . % Ms. Grace Holland Regualtory Consultant 3722 Ave. Sausalito IRVINE CA 92606
Re: K041237
SEP - 8 2004
Trade/Device Name: EchoSampler Regulation Number: 21 CFR 884.1060 Regulation Name: Endometrial aspirator Regulatory Class: II Product Code: 85 HFF Dated: August 23, 2004 Received: August 25, 2004
Dear Ms. Holland:
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. 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 (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can he 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.
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 Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) I mis lotter with the FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally promance noticate 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), please contact the Office of Compliance at one of the following numbers, based on the regulation number at the top of the letter:
| 8xx. 1xxx | (301) 594-4591 |
|---|---|
| 876.2xxx, 3xxx, 4xxx, 5xxx | (301) 594-4616 |
| 884.2xxx, 3xxx, 4xxx, 5xxx, 6xxx | (301) 594-4616 |
| 892.2xxx, 3xxx, 4xxx, 5xxx | (301) 594-4654 |
| Other | (301) 594-4692 |
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" (21CFR Part 807.97) you may obtain. Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html.
Sincerely yours,
Nancy C. Brigdon
Nancy C. Brogdon Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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Indications for Use Statement
510(k) Number (if known): ____K041237
Device Name:
Indications For Use:
The EchoSampler™ is a single-use, sterile, disposable curette for:
- Detection of abnormalities of the uterus and endometrium using real-time . sonography during injection of sterile saline into the uterine cavity
- Obtaining histological biopsy of the glandular epithelium and superficial . Obtaining historical arterine endometrial wall or sample extraction of uterine menstrual content
for any of the following:
- a) Routine screening for early detection of endometrial carcinoma or other precancerous conditions which could make estrogen therapy inadvisable,
- b) Evaluation of endometrial tissue response in patients receiving estrogen replacement therapy for menopausal symptoms
- c) Endometrial dating and evaluation of uterine pathology associated with infertility, luteal insufficiency, or functional metrorrhagia
- d) Identification of specific uterine pathogens by bacterial culturing of uterine samples
- e) Inadequate imaging of the endometrium by endovaginal sonography
- f) Further evaluation of suspected abnormalities as seen on endovaginal sonography, including focal or diffuse endometrial thickening or debris,
- q) Preoperative and postoperative evaluation of the uterine cavity especially with regard to uterine polyps, myomas and cysts
- h) Congenital abnormalities and/or anatomic variants of the uterine cavity
- i) Infertility and habitual abortion
Prescription Use _ V __ 無秘/OR Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C) (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
David A. Logsdon
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices RD41237 510(k) Number __
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