(198 days)
No
The description focuses on mechanical design, patient-specific fabrication using CNC milling based on planning software, and physical performance testing. There is no mention of AI or ML algorithms for image analysis, planning, or device control.
No.
The device is a surgical adapter used for accurate positioning of instruments during neurological procedures, not a device that directly treats or alleviates a condition itself.
No
The device is described as a patient-specific surgical adapter used for accurate positioning of surgical instruments during neurosurgical procedures, not for diagnosing conditions.
No
The device description explicitly details physical components (tabletop, legs, instrument mounting interface, mounting hardware, tools, cases) that are manufactured and assembled. While software is used in the design process, the final device is a physical surgical adapter.
Based on the provided information, the Microtable System is not an In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) device.
Here's why:
- Intended Use: The intended use clearly states that the device is for "intra-cranial and neurosurgical procedures which require the accurate positioning of microelectrodes, stimulating electrodes, or other instruments in the cranium, brain, or nervous system." This describes a surgical tool used directly on a patient during a procedure.
- Device Description: The description details a "patient-specific surgical adapter" designed to be secured on the skull to hold and align surgical instruments. This is consistent with a surgical guidance or positioning device.
- Lack of In Vitro Activities: There is no mention of the device being used to examine specimens (like blood, tissue, or urine) outside of the body to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening. IVDs are typically used in laboratories or point-of-care settings for analyzing biological samples.
Therefore, the Microtable System falls under the category of a surgical device, specifically a stereotactic guidance system component, rather than an In Vitro Diagnostic device.
N/A
Intended Use / Indications for Use
The Microtable Stereotactic System is intended to be used with commercially available stereotactic systems for intra-cranial and neurosurgical procedures which require the accurate positioning of microelectrodes, stimulating electrodes, or other instruments in the cranium, brain, or nervous system.
Product codes
HAW
Device Description
The Microtable System is a patient-specific surgical adapter, designed to be secured on a skull-based anchor mounting set to hold and align surgical instruments with patient anatomy and to allow selected targets to be reached with sub-millimeter accuracy. A Microtable System comprises an assembled Microtable, mounting hardware and tools, and cleaning and sterilization cases.
The Microtable comprises the tabletop, legs, and an instrument mounting interface. The tabletop is designed specifically for the patient using the commercially available WayPoint™ Planning and Design software. This software is currently cleared by the FDA under 510(k) K092192. Once the patient-specific tabletop is designed, the file is sent FHC, Inc. or to a qualified FHC OEM that will manufacture the tabletop using a CNC (Computer Numeric Controlled) mill. Each tabletop is patient-specific by milling at least three parallel leg holes and a hole for the instrument interface in a planar sheet of polycarbonate or Ultem. A qualified technician installs legs with appropriate lengths and rigidly attaches them to the tabletop along with the instrument interface. After fabrication and assembly, the tabletop is dimensionally verified to ensure that it meets all of the specifications and is shipped to the hospital for sterilization and use.
The Microtable is equivalent in functionality to the Platform Adapter described in the WayPoint™ Stereotactic System approved under 510(k) K092192 and is further described in the intended use.
Mentions image processing
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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML
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Input Imaging Modality
CT, MR
Anatomical Site
cranium, brain, or nervous system
Indicated Patient Age Range
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Intended User / Care Setting
neurosurgeon
Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
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Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
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Summary of Performance Studies
The following nonclinical testing was conducted in order to evaluate the accuracy and performance characteristics of the Microtable System.
- Dimensional Stability (Pre and Post Sterilization) to show the platform does not dimensionally change after sterilization. PASS
- Based on the dimensional stability of the device after sterilization, it is concluded that the Microtable is substantially equivalent to the predicate device which is sterilized by the same process.
- Load Testing to show that the deflection of the device is within specification when a load is applied. PASS
The load testing of the Microtable meets the same specifications as the predicate device and is therefore substantially equivalent. - Targeting Error (Accuracy) to show the accuracy of the device to a target. PASS
The Targeting Error (Accuracy) of the Microtable meets the same accuracy specifications (less than 1mm) as the predicate device and is therefore substantially equivalent.
The nonclinical performance data (dimensional stability, load testing and target error – accuracy) shows that the Microtable System is as safe, as effective and performs as well as the predicate device.
Key Metrics
Accuracy: less than 1mm
Predicate Device(s)
Reference Device(s)
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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information
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§ 882.4560 Stereotaxic instrument.
(a)
Identification. A stereotaxic instrument is a device consisting of a rigid frame with a calibrated guide mechanism for precisely positioning probes or other devices within a patient's brain, spinal cord, or other part of the nervous system.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).
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MAR - 6 2014
510(k) Summary
- Submitter's name, address, telephone number, a contact person and (1) date summary was prepared:
FHC, Inc. 1201 Main Street Bowdoin, Maine 04287 Tel: 207-666-5651 Fax: 207-666-8539 Contact: Keri Seitz August 16, 2013
Name(s) of device: (2)
| Proprietary/Trade Name: | Microtable System |
|---|---|
| Common Name: | Stereotaxic instrument |
| Classification Name: | Stereotaxic instrument (21 CFR 882.4560), Product Code (84 HAW) |
Legally Marked Predicate Device to which the submitter claims (3) substantial equivalence:
The Microtable System is substantially equivalent to FHC, Inc.'s WayPoint™ Stereotactic System (K092192; decision date: February 12, 2010: product code HAW).
(4) Description of device:
The Microtable System is a patient-specific surgical adapter, designed to be secured on a skull-based anchor mounting set to hold and align surgical instruments with patient anatomy and to allow selected targets to be reached with sub-millimeter accuracy. A Microtable System comprises an assembled Microtable, mounting hardware and tools, and cleaning and sterilization cases.
The Microtable comprises the tabletop, legs, and an instrument mounting interface. The tabletop is designed specifically for the patient using the commercially available WayPoint™ Planning and Design software. This software is currently cleared by the FDA under 510(k) K092192. Once the patient-specific tabletop is designed, the file is sent FHC, Inc. or to a qualified FHC OEM that will manufacture the tabletop using a CNC (Computer Numeric Controlled) mill. Each tabletop is patient-specific by milling at least three parallel leg holes and a hole for the instrument interface in a planar sheet of polycarbonate or Ultem. A qualified technician installs legs with appropriate lengths and rigidly attaches them to the tabletop along
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with the instrument interface. After fabrication and assembly, the tabletop is dimensionally verified to ensure that it meets all of the specifications and is shipped to the hospital for sterilization and use.
The Microtable is equivalent in functionality to the Platform Adapter described in the WayPoint™ Stereotactic System approved under 510(k) K092192 and is further described in the intended use.
(5) Statement of intended use:
The Microtable Stereotactic System is intended to be used with commercially available stereotactic systems for intra-cranial and neurosurgical procedures which require the accurate positioning of microelectrodes, stimulating electrodes, or other instruments in the cranium, brain, or nervous system.
(6) Comparison of Technological Characteristics to Predicate Device:
The Microtable System consists of several components that work together to become a stereotactic system. These components are:
- Microtable (specific to each patient) 2) Device mounting hardware for the Platform
Like the Platform Adaptor in the predicate WayPoint™ Stereotactic System, the Microtable is a passive fixture that is specific for a given patient with no adjustments required - or possible - in the operating room. While an attached instrument may allow for adjustments relative to the fixture, the fixture itself is fixed relative to the patient's head and is immutable.
A second crucial similarity to the Platform Adaptor is that the shape of the Microtable is determined before surgery by the position of fiducial markers, the patient's anatomy, and by a trajectory defined by desired entry and target points chosen by the neurosurgeon. This determination is accomplished through a pre-operative planning stage. Three or more anchors are implanted pre-operatively, and then a pre-operative CT is acquired that includes those anchors and the targeted region of the brain. The choice of traiectory is made by the neurosurgeon while reviewing the pre-operative CT image and a pre-operative MR image of the patient using the commercially available WayPoint™ Planning and Design software, which allows for loading images, determining the positions of anchors, selecting the entry and target, and specifying the positions of three standard anatomical features, namely the anterior commisure (AC), the posterior commisure (PC) and a mid-plane point (MP) on the mid-plane of the brain.
A third similarity is that the Microtable is fixed to the patient's head via bonemounted anchors, such as the WayPoint™ Stereotactic Anchor System
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defined in the predicate device or other commercially available fiducial anchor or marker system.
One of the technological differences between the Microtable and predicate device is the material. The material differences are all non-patient contacting materials. Sterilization, stability, load and accuracy testing have been performed to show that the material differences have no effect on the safety or efficacy of the device and that the Microtable is functionally substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
The Microtable is substantially equivalent to the WayPoint™ Stereotactic System Platform Adapter, which is described in the WayPoint™ Stereotactic System approved under 510(k) K092192 and is the predicate device used in this submission. The Microtable System is substantially equivalent to the predicate device in design, intended use, and performance characteristics.
(7) Nonclinical Performance Data:
The following nonclinical testing was conducted in order to evaluate the accuracy and performance characteristics of the Microtable System.
- Dimensional Stability (Pre and Post Sterilization) to show the . platform does not dimensionally change after sterilization. PASS
- Based on the dimensional stability of the device after sterilization, it is concluded that the Microtable is substantially equivalent to the predicate device which is sterilized by the same process.
- Load Testing to show that the deflection of the device is within . specification when a load is applied. PASS
The load testing of the Microtable meets the same specifications as the predicate device and is therefore substantially equivalent.
- Targeting Error (Accuracy) to show the accuracy of the device to a target. PASS
The Targeting Error (Accuracy) of the Microtable meets the same accuracy specifications (less than 1mm) as the predicate device and is therefore substantially equivalent.
The nonclinical performance data (dimensional stability, load testing and target error – accuracy) shows that the Microtable System is as safe, as effective and performs as well as the predicate device.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
March 6, 2014
Fred Haer Company, Inc. Ms. Keri Seitz, President and CEO 1201 Main Street Bowdoin, ME 04287
Re: K132611
Trade/Device Name: Microtable System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.4560 Regulation Name: Stereotaxic instrument Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HAW Dated: January 24, 2014 Received: February 3, 2014
Dear Ms. Seitz:
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. 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.
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); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set
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If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its tollfree number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
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Sincerely yours,
Joyce M. Whang -S
for Carlos L. Peña, PhD, MS Director Division of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K132611
Device Name
Microtable System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Microtable System is intended to be used with commercially available stereotactic systems for intra-cranial and neurosurgical procedures which require the accurate positioning of microelectrodes, or other instruments in the cranium, brain, or nervous system.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
□ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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