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The document describes a computer-controlled system with a touch screen interface for controlling and monitoring a cryoablation procedure. It mentions software modifications to enhance usability but explicitly states that the functions used to deliver the treatment remain unchanged. There is no mention of AI, ML, image processing, or any data-driven decision-making or learning capabilities.
Yes
The device is described as a cryosurgical tool indicated for destroying various tissues and treating conditions like cancer and benign tumors, which are therapeutic applications.
No
The device is described as a cryosurgical tool and system designed to destroy tissue by applying extremely cold temperatures. Its purpose is therapeutic (ablation), not diagnostic (identifying or characterizing a disease).
No
The device description explicitly states it is a "mobile console system" and utilizes "cryoablation needles" and "compressed gases" for tissue destruction, indicating significant hardware components beyond just software. The 510(k) is for a software modification to an existing hardware system.
Based on the provided information, the Visual-ICE Cryoablation System is not an In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) device.
Here's why:
- IVD Definition: In Vitro Diagnostic devices are used to examine specimens (like blood, urine, or tissue) taken from the human body to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening.
- Visual-ICE Function: The Visual-ICE Cryoablation System is a surgical tool used to destroy tissue within the body by applying extreme cold. It is a therapeutic device, not a diagnostic one.
- Intended Use: The intended use clearly states it is a "cryosurgical tool" designed to "destroy tissue."
- Device Description: The description focuses on the mechanism of tissue destruction using cryoablation, not on analyzing biological samples.
Therefore, the Visual-ICE Cryoablation System falls under the category of a surgical or therapeutic device, not an In Vitro Diagnostic device.
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Intended Use / Indications for Use
The Visual-ICE Cryoablation System is indicated for use as a cryosurgical tool in the fields of general surgery, dermatology, neurology (including cryoanalgesia), thoracic surgery, ENT, gynecology, oncology, and urology. This system is designed to destroy tissue (including prostate and kidney tissue, liver metastases, tumors, skin lesions) by the application of extremely cold temperatures. The Visual-ICE Cryoablation System has the following specific indications:
- Urology: Ablation of prostate tissue in cases of prostate cancer and Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH)
- Oncology: Ablation of cancerous or malignant tissue and benign tumors, and palliative intervention
- Dermatology: Ablation or freezing of skin cancers and other cutaneous disorders, destruction of warts or lesions, angiomas, sebaceous hyperplasia, basal cell tumors of the eyelid or canthus area, ulcerated basal cell tumors, dermatofibromas, small hemangiomas, mucocele cysts, multiple warts, actinic and seborrheic keratosis, cavernous hemangiomas, peri-anal condylomata, and palliation of tumors of the skin
- Gynecology: Ablation of malignant neoplasia or benign dysplasia of the female genitalia
- General surgery: Palliation of the rectum, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, pilonidal cysts, and recurrent cancerous lesions, ablation of breast fibroadenomas
- ENT: Palliation of tumors of the oral cavity and ablation of leukoplakia of the mouth
- Thoracic surgery: Ablation of arrhythmic cardiac tissue cancerous lesions
- Proctology: Ablation of benign or malignant growths of the anus or rectum, and hemorrhoids
Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)
GEH
Device Description
The Visual-ICE Cryoablation System is a mobile console system intended for cryoablative tissue destruction using a minimally invasive procedure. The system is computer-controlled with a touch screen user interface that allows the user to control and monitor the procedure. The therapy delivered by the system is based on the Joule-Thomson effect displayed by compressed gases. The Visual-ICE System uses high-pressure argon gas that circulates through closed-tip cryoablation needles to induce tissue freezing. Active tissue thawing is achieved by circulating helium gas through the needles or, alternatively, by the use of Galil Medical i-Thaw® technology in which a heating element inside the cryoablation needle can be energized to cause thawing.
Mentions image processing
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Anatomical Site
prostate, kidney, liver, skin, prostate, cancerous or malignant tissue, benign tumors, skin, skin cancers, cutaneous disorders (warts, lesions, angiomas, sebaceous hyperplasia, basal cell tumors of the eyelid or canthus area, ulcerated basal cell tumors, dermatofibromas, small hemangiomas, mucocele cysts, multiple warts, plantar warts, actinic and seborrheic keratosis, cavernous hemangiomas, peri-anal condylomata), female genitalia, rectum, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, pilonidal cysts, breast, oral cavity, heart (arrhythmic cardiac tissue), anus, rectum
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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)
The Visual-ICE System and software were evaluated in accordance with Galil Medical's risk management plan. No new unacceptable risks were identified based on the changes incorporated into Software Revision 1.3.1. Complete software verification and validation testing was completed on the new software revision. Software Revision 1.3.1 passed all verification and validation testing. No changes were made to the Visual-ICE System hardware.
Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
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Predicate Device(s): If the device was cleared using the 510(k) pathway, identify the Predicate Device(s) K/DEN number used to claim substantial equivalence and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text. List the primary predicate first in the list.
Reference Device(s): Identify the Reference Device(s) K/DEN number and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text.
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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information for the subject device only (e.g. presence / absence, what scope was granted / cleared under the PCCP, any restrictions, etc).
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§ 878.4350 Cryosurgical unit and accessories.
(a)
Identification —(1)Cryosurgical unit with a liquid nitrogen cooled cryoprobe and accessories. A cryosurgical unit with a liquid nitrogen cooled cryoprobe and accessories is a device intended to destroy tissue during surgical procedures by applying extreme cold.(2)
Cryosurgical unit with a nitrous oxide cooled cryoprobe and accessories. A cryosurgical unit with a nitrous oxide cooled cryoprobe and accessories is a device intended to destroy tissue during surgical procedures, including urological applications, by applying extreme cold.(3)
Cryosurgical unit with a carbon dioxide cooled cryoprobe or a carbon dioxide dry ice applicator and accessories. A cryosurgical unit with a carbon dioxide cooled cryoprobe or a carbon dioxide dry ice applicator and accessories is a device intended to destroy tissue during surgical procedures by applying extreme cold. The device is intended to treat disease conditions such as tumors, skin cancers, acne scars, or hemangiomas (benign tumors consisting of newly formed blood vessels) and various benign or malignant gynecological conditions affecting vulvar, vaginal, or cervical tissue. The device is not intended for urological applications.(b)
Classification. Class II.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
March 5, 2015
Galil Medical Incorporated Ms. Amy McKinney Vice President, Global Regulatory Affairs & Quality 6518 Tamarind Sky Lane Fulshear, Texas 77441
Re: K143564
Trade/Device Name: Visual-ICE® Cryoablation System, Software Revision 1.3.1 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4350 Regulation Name: Cryosurgical unit and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEH Dated: February10, 2015 Received: February 11, 2015
Dear Ms. McKinney:
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.
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Jennifer R. Stevenson -S
For Binita S. Ashar, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S. Director Division of Surgical Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K143564
Device Name
Visual-ICE Cryoablation System, Software Revision 1.3.1
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Visual-ICE Cryoablation System is indicated for use as a cryosurgical tool in the fields of general surgery, dermatology, neurology (including cryoanalgesia), thoracic surgery, ENT, gynecology, oncology, and urology. This system is designed to destroy tissue (including prostate and kidney tissue, liver metastases, tumors, skin lesions) by the application of extremely cold temperatures. The Visual-ICE Cryoablation System has the following specific indications:
· Urology: Ablation of prostate tissue in cases of prostate cancer and Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH)
- · Oncology: Ablation of cancerous or malignant tissue and benign tumors, and palliative intervention
- · Dermatology: Ablation or freezing of skin cancers and other cutaneous disorders, destruction of warts or lesions,
angiomas, sebaceous hyperplasia, basal cell tumors of the eyelid or canthus area, ulcerated basal cell tumors,
dermatofibromas, small hemangiomas, mucocele cysts, multiple warts, actinic and seborrheic keratosis, cavernous hemangiomas, peri-anal condylomata, and palliation of tumors of the skin
- · Gynecology: Ablation of malignant neoplasia or benign dysplasia of the female genitalia
- · General surgery: Palliation of the rectum, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, pilonidal cysts, and recurrent cancerous lesions, ablation of breast fibroadenomas
- ENT: Palliation of tumors of the oral cavity and ablation of leukoplakia of the mouth
- · Thoracic surgery: Ablation of arrhythmic cardiac tissue cancerous lesions
- · Proctology: Ablation of benign or malignant growths of the anus or rectum, and hemorrhoids
| 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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Section 5. 510(k) Summary
510(k) SUMMARY
A summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92.
| Submitter: | Galil Medical Inc.
4364 Round Lake Road W
Arden Hills, MN 55112
USA |
|-----------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Company Contact Person:
Phone:
Fax:
Email: | Amy E. McKinney
Vice President, Global Regulatory Affairs & Quality
Galil Medical Inc.
651-287-5096
651-287-5097
amy.mckinney@galilmedical.com |
| Alternate Contact Person:
Phone:
Email: | Lynne Davies
Sr. Manager, Global Regulatory Affairs
Galil Medical Inc.
651-287-5098
Lynne.davies@galilmedical.com |
| Device Name: | Visual-ICE® Cryoablation System, Software Revision 1.3.1
IceRod 1.5 CX Cryoablation Needle |
| Device Classification
Name: | Cryosurgical unit and accessories (GEH)
21 CFR 878.4350 |
| Predicate Device: | Visual-ICE® Cryoablation System (K113860)
Visual-ICE® Cryoablation System, Software Revision 1.2.2
(K123865)
IceRod CX Cryoablation Needle (K121251) |
| Date of Preparation: | March 3, 2015 |
Device Description:
The Visual-ICE Cryoablation System is a mobile console system intended for cryoablative tissue destruction using a minimally invasive procedure. The system is computer-controlled with a touch screen user interface that allows the user to control and monitor the procedure. The therapy delivered by the system is based on the Joule-Thomson effect displayed by compressed gases. The Visual-ICE System uses high-pressure argon gas that circulates through closed-tip cryoablation needles to induce tissue freezing. Active tissue thawing is achieved by circulating helium gas through the needles or, alternatively, by the use of Galil Medical i-Thaw® technology in which a heating element inside the cryoablation needle can be
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energized to cause thawing.
This Special 510(k) is being submitted to modify the software with a variety of changes to enhance usability of the system. The functions of the system that users use to deliver the cryoablation treatment remain unchanged. The table below provides a summary comparison of the changes included in this Special 510(k).
| User Interface Changes | Added information to be displayed on Big Timers and made timers movable Modified wording on all displayed messages for clarity Minor appearance modifications Minor bug fixes |
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| Service and | |
| Maintenance Changes | Minor updates used only by service personnel |
| Functional Changes | Modified wording for clarity. Removed lockout for procedure at maintenance due and end of life; will display warning upon startup. Allow for user configurable time parameter for displayed low gas message. Removed restriction for programming up to three freeze thaw cycles. Added ability to load and save pre-programmed freeze-thaw cycles. Allow cautery and freeze in any order. Added a 30 second flush after a freeze. Added ability to display internal gas temperature of i-Thaw capable needles. Added gas line flush at start of every procedure Minor bug fixes |
Intended Use:
The Visual-ICE Cryoablation System is indicated for use as a cryosurgical tool in the fields of general surgery, dermatology, neurology (including cryoanalgesia), thoracic surgery, ENT, gynecology, oncology, proctology, and urology. This system is designed to destroy tissue (including prostate and kidney tissue, liver metastases, tumors, skin lesions) by the application of extremely cold temperatures. The Visual-ICE Cryoablation System has the following specific indications:
| • Urology | Ablation of prostate tissue in cases of prostate cancer and Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) |
|---|---|
| • Oncology | Ablation of cancerous or malignant tissue and benign tumors, and palliative intervention |
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| ● | Dermatology | Ablation or freezing of skin cancers and other cutaneous disorders |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of warts or lesions, angiomas, sebaceous hyperplasia, basal cell tumors of the eyelid or canthus area, ulcerated basal cell tumors, dermatofibromas, small hemangiomas, mucocele cysts, multiple warts, plantar warts, actinic and seborrheic keratosis, cavernous hemangiomas, peri-anal condylomata, and palliation of tumors of the skin | ||
| ● | Gynecology | Ablation of malignant neoplasia or benign dysplasia of the female genitalia |
| ● | General surgery | Palliation of tumors of the rectum, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, pilonidal cysts, and recurrent cancerous lesions, ablation of breast fibroadenomas |
| ● | ENT | Palliation of tumors of the oral cavity and ablation of leukoplakia of the mouth |
| ● | Thoracic surgery | Ablation of arrhythmic cardiac tissue cancerous lesions |
| ● | Proctology | Ablation of benign or malignant growths of the anus or rectum, and hemorrhoids |
Summary of Performance Data and Substantial Equivalence:
The Visual-ICE System and software were evaluated in accordance with Galil Medical's risk management plan. No new unacceptable risks were identified based on the changes incorporated into Software Revision 1.3.1. Complete software verification and validation testing was completed on the new software revision. Software Revision 1.3.1 passed all verification and validation testing. No changes were made to the Visual-ICE System hardware.
Conclusion:
The information and data provided in this Special 510(k) establish that the Visual-ICE Cryoablation System Software Revision 1.3.1 is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed predicate device.