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Core.nova (core.browser, core.connect with driver, IR Transceiver, core.media, and core.portal) are components used for the central control of integrated medical devices and accessories in one central location within the operating room. In particular core.nova is used for the control of connected compatible OR equipment, like OR-lamp, OR-camera, ORtable, insufflator, or video- and documentation system intended for diagnostic and therapeutic medical conditions. The connected devices (Richard Wolf or third party) can be control terminals (with touch screen), or the control mechanism on actual device.
The core nova (complete operating room endoscopy nova) by Richard Wolf is a networkbased integrated operating room accessory that provides central control to various Richard Wolf devices and third party devices. This control allows the user to control device settings from the sterile area. Richard Wolf's core nova is comprised of core.browser, core.connect with driver, IR Transceiver, an optional core.media, and an optional server core.portal.
The provided document is a 510(k) premarket notification for the "core nova Complete Operating Room Endoscopy" system by Richard Wolf. This document focuses on demonstrating substantial equivalence to a predicate device rather than presenting a study with specific acceptance criteria and detailed device performance metrics in the way one might expect for a diagnostic or therapeutic algorithm.
Therefore, the requested information, particularly regarding acceptance criteria, sample sizes, expert ground truth, adjudication methods, MRMC studies, and standalone performance related to diagnostic or therapeutic effectiveness, is not present in this document. The device in question, an endoscopic central control unit, is a system for managing and controlling other medical devices in an operating room, rather than a device that directly yields a diagnostic output or performs a direct therapeutic action that would typically require such performance studies.
However, I can extract information related to the device's validation based on the document's content:
1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance
As noted, the document doesn't provide acceptance criteria and performance in the typical sense for a diagnostic device (e.g., sensitivity, specificity). The "performance" described here relates to compliance with regulatory standards for medical electrical equipment and software.
| Acceptance Criteria (Standards Adherence) | Reported Device Performance (Compliance) |
|---|---|
| Electrical safety (IEC 60601-1: 2005 + CORR. 1 (2006) + CORR. 2 (2007)) | Complies with IEC 60601-1 (3rd edition) |
| Electrical safety (ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1) | Complies with ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1, C1: 2009, Amendment 2: 2010 |
| Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) (IEC 60601-1-2 Edition 3: 2007-03) | Complies with IEC 60601-1-2 |
| Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) (EN 61000-3-2/ EN 61000-3-3 for harmonics/flicker limit class A) | Complies with EN 61000-3-2/ EN 61000-3-3 |
| Software safety and functionality (FDA Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices") | Software verification and validation testing were conducted, and documentation was provided as recommended by FDA guidance. |
2. Sample size used for the test set and the data provenance:
- Sample size: Not applicable/Not provided. The validation described is compliance with electrical and software standards, not performance on a dataset of patient data.
- Data provenance: Not applicable.
3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and qualifications of those experts:
- Not applicable. The "ground truth" here is compliance with established engineering and software safety standards, assessed through testing, not expert interpretation of medical data.
4. Adjudication method for the test set:
- Not applicable.
5. If a multi-reader multi-case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was done, if so, what was the effect size of how much human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance:
- No MRMC study was done. This device is not an AI-assisted diagnostic tool.
6. If a standalone (i.e., algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done:
- Not applicable. This device is an operating room control system, not a standalone diagnostic or therapeutic algorithm.
7. The type of ground truth used (expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc.):
- The "ground truth" in this context is the adherence of the device to established international and national electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards and compliance with FDA software validation guidelines. This is verified through engineering tests and software verification documentation, not medical ground truth like pathology.
8. The sample size for the training set:
- Not applicable. This device is not a machine learning or AI algorithm that requires a training set in the conventional sense.
9. How the ground truth for the training set was established:
- Not applicable.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
January 12, 2016
Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corporation Ms. Lisa Williams Regulatory Affairs Assistant 353 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061
Re: K151282
Trade/Device Name: core nova Complete Operating Room Endoscopy Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.1500 Regulation Name: Endoscope and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: ODA Dated: December 11, 2015 Received: December 15, 2015
Dear Ms. Williams:
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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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 devicerelated adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in
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Sincerely yours,
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) K151282
Device Name
core nova Complete Operating Room Endoscopy
Indications for Use (Describe)
Core.nova (core.browser, core.connect with driver, IR Transceiver, core.media, and core.portal) are components used for the central control of integrated medical devices and accessories in one central location within the operating room. In particular core.nova is used for the control of connected compatible OR equipment, like OR-lamp, OR-camera, ORtable, insufflator, or video- and documentation system intended for diagnostic and therapeutic medical conditions. The connected devices (Richard Wolf or third party) can be control terminals (with touch screen), or the control mechanism on actual device.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|---|---|
| X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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5. 510(k) Summary
| Submitter: | Date of Preparation: |
|---|---|
| Company / Institution name: | May 01, 2015 Revised Jan. 07, 2016 |
| RICHARD WOLF MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS CORP. | FDA establishment registration number: 14 184 79 |
| Division name (if applicable): | Phone number (include area code): |
| N.A. | ( 847 ) 913 1113 |
| Street address: | FAX number (include area code): |
| 353 Corporate Woods Parkway | ( 847 ) 913 0924 |
| City: | State/Province: |
| Vernon Hills | Illinois |
| Country: | ZIP / Postal Code: |
| USA | 60061 |
| Contact name: | Lisa Williams |
| Contact title: | Regulatory Affairs Assistant |
Parent Company:
| Company / Institution name: | FDA establishment registration number: |
|---|---|
| Richard Wolf GmbH | 96 111 02 |
| Street address: | |
| Pforzheimer Str. 32 | |
| City: | State/Province: |
| Knittlingen | Baden-Württemberg |
| Country: | ZIP / Postal Code: |
| Germany | 75438 |
Product Information:
| Trade name: | Model numbers: |
|---|---|
| core nova Complete Operating Room Endoscopy | 5592201, 5592501, 5592504, 55926xx, 5593001, and their accessories |
| Common name: | Classification name: |
| Endoscopic Central Control Unit | 876.1500; ODA Endoscopic Central Control Unit, Endoscope and accessories. Class II. |
Information on devices to which substantial equivalence is claimed:
| 510(k) Number | Trade or proprietary or model name | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| K020255 | RIWO NET Operating Control System Model # 5590 | Richard Wolf |
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1.0 Description
The core nova (complete operating room endoscopy nova) by Richard Wolf is a networkbased integrated operating room accessory that provides central control to various Richard Wolf devices and third party devices. This control allows the user to control device settings from the sterile area.
Richard Wolf's core nova is comprised of core.browser, core.connect with driver, IR Transceiver, an optional core.media, and an optional server core.portal.
- · The software core.browser is used to control an OR system in conjunction with core nova.
- · The core.connect module is used for the connection of external medical devices to core nova and allows the triggering of predefined functions.
- · In conjunction with the core.connect hardware, the product-specific drivers are used for remote-controlling the specified devices within core nova.
- · The IR Transceiver infrared module serves to connect external medical devices equipped with an infrared interface to core nova in order to control predefined functions.
- The core.media device is designed for distributing and recording video signals and video data within core nova.
- · The core.portal is designed for exchange of information with hospital information systems (HIS), image archiving (PACS) and billing systems.
Devices which are integrated into the Richard Wolf core nova can be controlled via the core nova centrally from one or more work stations in the operating room via software installed on a control terminal. The connected devices can be controlled via the core nova. using: control terminals with touch screens, user presets, as well as the control options on the connected devices themselves.
Devices included in core nova devices are reusable and do not require sterilization because there is no direct / in-direct patient contact. For device operation, a short contact of the operator with control terminal interface (touchscreen) will occur. Methods of cleaning and disinfection are detailed in the Instruction for Use.
Core nova use is exclusively intended for use by medical experts and may only be used by adequately qualified and trained medial doctors.
2.0 Indications for Use
Core.nova (core.browser, core.connect with driver, IR Transceiver, core.media, and core.portal) are components used for the central control of integrated medical devices and accessories in one central location within the operating room.
In particular core.nova is used for the control of connected compatible OR equipment, like OR-lamp. OR-camera. OR-table, insufflators, or video- and documentation system intended for diagnostic and therapeutic medical conditions. The connected devices (Richard Wolf or third party) can be controlled by control terminals (with touch screen), or the control mechanism on actual device.
WARNING! The safety and efficacy of the use of this system has not been evaluated along with the use of a robotic assisted surgical device in the OR environment.
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| Manufacturer | Richard Wolf | Richard Wolf | SE Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Name | Core Nova | RIWO-NET | N/A |
| 510(k) Number | K020255 | N/A | |
| Product Code | ODA | KOG | Equivalent |
| Regulation Number | 876.1500 | 876.1500 | Equivalent |
| Regulation Name | Endoscopic Central ControlUnit | Endoscope and/or Accessories | Equivalent |
| Indications for Use | Central control of devicesin the operating room | Central control of devicesin the operating room | Equivalent |
| Connection type | LAN/Ethernet | CAN-Bus | Equivalent,See SE Discussion |
| Connection with | interface box core.connect | individual CAN interfaces | Equivalent, |
| foreign devices | 5592501 with drivers 55926xx | 5590.8xx | See SE Discussion |
| Material | Metal & plastics | Metal & plastics | Equivalent |
| AC Powered | yes | yes | Equivalent |
| Electrical Safety | IEC 60601-1 | IEC 60601-1 | Equivalent |
| Testing | IEC601-1-2 | IEC601-1-2 | Equivalent |
| Show centrallyoperating parametersof connected devices | yes | yes | Equivalent |
| Show centrallywarnings of connecteddevices | yes | yes | Equivalent |
| Designed for use inceiling supply units orvideo cart | yes | yes | Equivalent |
| media management | core.media, inside theoperating room | outside operating room | Equivalent |
| Principle of operation | Multi-master communication | only one master possible | Equivalent |
3.0 Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Devices
The main difference between predicate RIWO-NET and new core nova by Richard Wolf is the interconnection between the components, made via LAN (Ethernet) interface at the new core nova instead via CAN-bus interface before. The functionality is equivalent.
For the connection of equipments by foreign manufacturers interface boxes are also used in these systems, which are equivalent to Richard Wolf's interface box core.connect 5592501.
The differences between the above comparisons products and the core nova are mainly related to the following aspects:
- · The presentation mode at the appropriate monitor(s)
- · The kinds of functions for the remote control of the device models to be connected
- · The transfer type between the OR devices and the control computer
4.0 Substantial Equivalence Discussion
The submitted devices pose the same type of questions about safety or effectiveness as the compared devices and the new technological characteristics have not diminished safety or effectiveness. The submitted devices are substantially equivalent to existing 510(k)-cleared devices sold by Richard Wolf (K020255).
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5.0 Performance Data
Biocompatibility testing
There is no direct or indirect patient contact with core nova, Biocompatibility testing is not applicable.
Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Electrical safety and EMC testing were conducted on the core nova devices
The components of core nova comply with the standards:
- IEC 60601-1: 2005 + CORR. 1 (2006) + CORR. 2 (2007): Medical electrical equipment ● Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance (3th edition)
- ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1 Medical electrical equipment- Part I: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance, C1: 2009, Amendment 2: 2010.
- . IEC 60601-1-2 Edition 3: 2007-03, Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1-2: General Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility - Requirements And Tests
- EN 61000-3-2/ EN 61000-3-3 Electromagnetic compatibility (harmonics/ flicker) for limit class: A
Software Verification and Validation Testing
Software verification and validation testing were conducted and documentation was provided as recommended by FDA's Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices." The software for these devices was considered as a "minor" level of concern, but components that control devices with a "moderate" level of concern were considered as a "moderate" level of concern, since a failure or latent flaw in the software could directly result in serious injury or death to the patient or operator.
Animal Study or Clinical Studies
Preclinical laboratory studies, tissue or animal testing were not performed.
7.0 Conclusions
Core nova has the same Indications for use as the predicate devices The different technological characteristics are demonstrated to be substantially equivalent to the predicate devices by Richard Wolf, and the core nova components does not raise different questions regarding its safety and effectiveness as compared to the referenced predicate device.
Core nova devices were non-clinically tested to determine the safety and efficacy under the indications for use and meet aforementioned safety standards, same as the predicate device.
For these reasons, The Richard Wolf core nova is substantially equivalent to the existing 510(k) cleared devices sold devices sold by Richard Wolf (K020255).
§ 876.1500 Endoscope and accessories.
(a)
Identification. An endoscope and accessories is a device used to provide access, illumination, and allow observation or manipulation of body cavities, hollow organs, and canals. The device consists of various rigid or flexible instruments that are inserted into body spaces and may include an optical system for conveying an image to the user's eye and their accessories may assist in gaining access or increase the versatility and augment the capabilities of the devices. Examples of devices that are within this generic type of device include cleaning accessories for endoscopes, photographic accessories for endoscopes, nonpowered anoscopes, binolcular attachments for endoscopes, pocket battery boxes, flexible or rigid choledochoscopes, colonoscopes, diagnostic cystoscopes, cystourethroscopes, enteroscopes, esophagogastroduodenoscopes, rigid esophagoscopes, fiberoptic illuminators for endoscopes, incandescent endoscope lamps, biliary pancreatoscopes, proctoscopes, resectoscopes, nephroscopes, sigmoidoscopes, ureteroscopes, urethroscopes, endomagnetic retrievers, cytology brushes for endoscopes, and lubricating jelly for transurethral surgical instruments. This section does not apply to endoscopes that have specialized uses in other medical specialty areas and that are covered by classification regulations in other parts of the device classification regulations.(b)
Classification —(1)Class II (special controls). The device, when it is an endoscope disinfectant basin, which consists solely of a container that holds disinfectant and endoscopes and accessories; an endoscopic magnetic retriever intended for single use; sterile scissors for cystoscope intended for single use; a disposable, non-powered endoscopic grasping/cutting instrument intended for single use; a diagnostic incandescent light source; a fiberoptic photographic light source; a routine fiberoptic light source; an endoscopic sponge carrier; a xenon arc endoscope light source; an endoscope transformer; an LED light source; or a gastroenterology-urology endoscopic guidewire, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.(2) Class I for the photographic accessories for endoscope, miscellaneous bulb adapter for endoscope, binocular attachment for endoscope, eyepiece attachment for prescription lens, teaching attachment, inflation bulb, measuring device for panendoscope, photographic equipment for physiologic function monitor, special lens instrument for endoscope, smoke removal tube, rechargeable battery box, pocket battery box, bite block for endoscope, and cleaning brush for endoscope. The devices subject to this paragraph (b)(2) are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807of this chapter, subject to the limitations in § 876.9.