K Number
K153299
Device Name
Tenex Health TX System
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2016-03-03

(111 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
N/A
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The Tenex Health TX System is indicated for use in surgical procedures where fragmentation, emulsification and aspiration of soft tissue are desirable, including General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Device Description
The Tenex Health TX System is an ultrasonic surgical aspirator that fragments, emulsifies and removes soft tissue. The system consists of a console, ultrasonic handpiece, inflation cuff and foot pedal. The console provides control over the user functions including irrigation, aspiration, and ultrasonic fragmentation/emulsification. It has a large, color LCD and employs a touch-screen with a graphical user interface for selection of required settings. The console provides audible tones for confirmation of selections. The console also houses the irrigation valve, the irrigation pump, and the aspiration pump, thereby eliminating the need for a dedicated service cart or suction/waste source within the operating room. The ultrasonic handpiece connects to the console for power, as well as for delivering irrigation fluid directly to the surgical site and for aspirating emulsified tissue by way of integrated tubing set. The handpiece is constructed from various polymers and metals, while the tubing is made of biomedical grade PVC. The handpiece and tubing are provided sterile. The handpiece and tubing are a single use disposable component of the system. Irrigation fluid is delivered under pressure to the surgical site by operation of an air pump residing in the console. The regulated output of the air pump pressurizes an inflation cuff that is filled around the irrigating fluid bag, thus providing irrigation at a fixed pressure. The foot pedal is used to control each of the functions (irrigation, aspiration, ultrasonic fragmentation/emulsification) of the system. It offers on/off functionality and is rated IPX8 (by the supplier) for protection against liquids.
More Information

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The description focuses on the mechanical and ultrasonic functions of the device for tissue fragmentation and aspiration, with no mention of AI or ML capabilities.

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The device is used for surgical procedures to fragment, emulsify, and aspirate soft tissue, which is an intervention, not a therapeutic treatment.

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The provided text describes the Tenex Health TX System as an ultrasonic surgical aspirator used for fragmenting, emulsifying, and aspirating soft tissue during surgical procedures. There is no mention of it being used to diagnose conditions or diseases.

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The device description clearly outlines multiple hardware components including a console, ultrasonic handpiece, inflation cuff, and foot pedal, in addition to the software interface.

Based on the provided information, the Tenex Health TX System is not an In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) device.

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use clearly states the device is for "surgical procedures where fragmentation, emulsification and aspiration of soft tissue are desirable." This describes a surgical tool used directly on the patient's tissue during a procedure.
  • Device Description: The description details a system that physically interacts with tissue (fragmenting, emulsifying, aspirating) using ultrasonic energy, irrigation, and aspiration. This is characteristic of a surgical device.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: There is no mention of the device being used to examine specimens (like blood, urine, tissue samples) outside of the body to provide information about a patient's health status, which is the core function of an IVD.

In summary, the Tenex Health TX System is a surgical device used for tissue removal during procedures, not a device used for testing samples in a laboratory setting.

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

The Tenex Health TX System is indicated for use in surgical procedures where fragmentation, emulsification and aspiration of soft tissue are desirable, including General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Product codes

LFL

Device Description

The Tenex Health TX System is an ultrasonic surgical aspirator that fragments, emulsifies and removes soft tissue. The system consists of a console, ultrasonic handpiece, inflation cuff and foot pedal. The console provides control over the user functions including irrigation, aspiration, and ultrasonic fragmentation/emulsification. It has a large, color LCD and employs a touch-screen with a graphical user interface for selection of required settings. The console provides audible tones for confirmation of selections. The console also houses the irrigation valve, the irrigation pump, and the aspiration pump, thereby eliminating the need for a dedicated service cart or suction/waste source within the operating room.

The ultrasonic handpiece connects to the console for power, as well as for delivering irrigation fluid directly to the surgical site and for aspirating emulsified tissue by way of integrated tubing set. The handpiece is constructed from various polymers and metals, while the tubing is made of biomedical grade PVC. The handpiece and tubing are provided sterile. The handpiece and tubing are a single use disposable component of the system. Irrigation fluid is delivered under pressure to the surgical site by operation of an air pump residing in the console. The regulated output of the air pump pressurizes an inflation cuff that is filled around the irrigating fluid bag, thus providing irrigation at a fixed pressure.

The foot pedal is used to control each of the functions (irrigation, aspiration, ultrasonic fragmentation/emulsification) of the system. It offers on/off functionality and is rated IPX8 (by the supplier) for protection against liquids.

Mentions image processing

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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Input Imaging Modality

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Anatomical Site

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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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Description of the test 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 Tenex Health TX System has been designed and tested to pass the following non-clinical performance tests:
Performance Characteristic Verification: stroke length determination, ultrasonic frequency, aspiration vacuum, irrigation flow (free flow), irrigation flow (aspiration volume), operating frequency, device operating temperature.
Functional Verification (under simulated use): automated priming, durability verification, pull strength of metal sheath, effectiveness of TX2 MicroTip to fragment, emulsify and remove soft tissue in comparison to the TX1 MicroTip.
Design Validation (under simulated use): Functional validation.

The Tenex Health TX System has been designed to conform to the following Voluntary Standards:
EMC and General Electrical Safety: IEC 60601-1 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance, IEC 60601-1-2 Medical electrical equipment – Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance – Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements and tests.
Performance: IEC 61847 Ultrasonic – Surgical systems – Measurement and declaration of the basic output characteristics.
Biocompatibility: ISO 10993-1 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process.
Sterilization: ISO 11137-1 Sterilization of health care products - Radiation - Part 1: Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices, ISO 11737-1 Sterilization of medical devices - Microbiological methods - Part 1: Determination of a population of microorganisms on products.
Packaging: ISO 11607-1 Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 1: Requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems and packaging systems, ISO 11607-2 Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices – Part 2: Validation requirements for forming, sealing and assembly processes.

Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)

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Predicate Device(s):

K123640

Reference Device(s):

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002

March 3, 2016

Tenex Health, Inc. Ms. Gloria Pendergrass Regulatory Affairs 26902 Vista Terrace Lake Forest, CA 92630

Re: K153299

Trade/Device Name: Tenex Health TX System Regulation Name: Instrument, Ultrasonic Surgical Regulatory Class: Unclassified Product Code: LFL Dated: February 5, 2016 Received: February 8, 2016

Dear Ms. Pendergrass:

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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Sincerely yours,

Jennifer R. Stevenson -A

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) K153299

Device Name Tenex Health TX System

Indications for Use (Describe)

The Tenex Health TX System is indicated for use in surgical procedures where fragmentation, emulsification and aspiration of soft tissue are desirable, including General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

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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510(k) Summary

A summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92.

807.92(a)(1) – Submitter information
NameTenex Health, Inc.
Address26902 Vista Terrace, Lake Forest, CA 92630 USA
Phone Number949-454-7500
Fax Number949-580-1270
Establishment Registration Number3009750704
Name of Contact PersonGloria Pendergrass
Date PreparedFebruary 29, 2016
807.92(a)(2) – Name of Device
Trade or Propriety NameTenex Health TX System
Common or Usual NameUltrasonic Surgical Aspirator
Classification NameInstrument, Ultrasonic Surgical
Classification PanelGeneral and Plastic Surgery
RegulationUnclassified
Product Code(s)LFL
807.92(a)(3) - Legally marketed device(s) to which equivalence is claimed

TX1 Tissue Removal System K123640

807.92(a)(4) - Device description

The Tenex Health TX System is an ultrasonic surgical aspirator that fragments, emulsifies and removes soft tissue. The system consists of a console, ultrasonic handpiece, inflation cuff and foot pedal. The console provides control over the user functions including irrigation, aspiration, and ultrasonic fragmentation/emulsification. It has a large, color LCD and employs a touch-screen with a graphical user interface for selection of required settings. The console provides audible tones for confirmation of selections. The console also houses the irrigation valve, the irrigation pump, and the aspiration pump, thereby eliminating the need for a dedicated service cart or suction/waste source within the operating room.

The ultrasonic handpiece connects to the console for power, as well as for delivering irrigation fluid directly to the surgical site and for aspirating emulsified tissue by way of integrated tubing set. The handpiece is constructed from various polymers and metals, while the tubing is made of biomedical grade PVC. The handpiece and tubing are provided sterile. The handpiece and tubing are a single use disposable component of the system. Irrigation fluid is delivered under pressure to the surgical site by operation of an air pump residing in the console. The regulated output of the air pump pressurizes an inflation cuff that is filled around the irrigating fluid bag, thus providing irrigation at a fixed pressure.

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| The foot pedal is used to control each of the functions (irrigation, aspiration, ultrasonic
fragmentation/emulsification) of the system. It offers on/off functionality and is rated IPX8

(by the supplier) for protection against liquids.
807.92(a)(5) – Intended use of the device
Indications for UseThe Tenex Health TX System is indicated for use in surgical
procedures where fragmentation, emulsification and aspiration of
soft tissue are desirable, including General Surgery, Orthopedic
Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery.
807.92(a)(6) Summary of the technological characteristics of the device compared to the
predicate
The Tenex Health TX System is identical to the predicate TX1 Tissue Removal System in its
mode of operation and Indications for Use. Specifically, the following areas were compared
and found to have similar technological characteristics and to be equivalent:
Device CharacteristicsSimilarities between Tenex Health TX System and TX1 Tissue
Removal System
Mode of Operation• Method of tissue emulsification (ultrasonic energy)
• Method of aspiration (vacuum)
• Aspiration flow (10cc/20cc/30cc per minute)
• Method of irrigation (forced)
• Control (foot pedal)
MicroTip• Material in contact with tissue (304 SS, polycarbonate)
• Frequency (26.5±1.5KHz)
• Vibration system (piezo)
• Power source (100-240V, 50/60Hz)
• Shelf-life (12 months)
• Sterility (E-beam radiation)
• Single use, disposable
ConsoleThe same console may be used with the predicate device TX1
MicroTip or the modified TX2 MicroTip
Convenience KitSupply kit containing commercially available devices designed/
manufactured by other manufacturers
The Tenex Health TX System and the predicate TX1 Tissue Removal System were compared in
the following areas and found to have minor different technological characteristics:
Device CharacteristicsSubject Device:
Tenex Health TX SystemDifferences
Predicate Device:
TX1 Tissue Removal System
Technology/TX System
FunctionsTechnology is based on ultrasonic
surgical aspiration, which may
perform the following functions:
Irrigation, aspiration, ultrasonicTechnology is based on ultrasonic
surgical aspiration, which may
perform the following functions:
Irrigation, aspiration, ultrasonic
fragmentation/emulsification, coagulation
MicroTip NeedleBrazed; 18 gage; 2.3" overall needle length and extend 1.7" from the ultrasonic hornBrazed; 19 gage; 1.3" overall needle length and extend 1" from the ultrasonic horn
MicroTip Case NoseTX2 is comprised of a molded polycarbonate case nose and a 304 SS sheathTX1 is comprised entirely of a molded polycarbonate sheath
807.92(b)(1-2) – Nonclinical and clinical tests submitted
The Tenex Health TX System has been designed and tested to pass the following non-clinical performance tests:
Performance Characteristic Verificationstroke length determination ultrasonic frequency aspiration vacuum irrigation flow (free flow) irrigation flow (aspiration volume) operating frequency device operating temperature
Functional Verification (under simulated use)automated priming, durability verification pull strength of metal sheath effectiveness of TX2 MicroTip to fragment, emulsify and remove soft tissue in comparison to the TX1 MicroTip
Design Validation (under simulated use)Functional validation
The Tenex Health TX System has been designed to conform to the following Voluntary Standards:
EMC and General Electrical SafetyIEC 60601-1 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance IEC 60601-1-2 Medical electrical equipment – Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance – Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements and tests
PerformanceIEC 61847 Ultrasonic – Surgical systems – Measurement and declaration of the basic output characteristics
BiocompatibilityISO 10993-1 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process
SterilizationISO 11137-1 Sterilization of health care products - Radiation - Part 1: Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices ISO 11737-1 Sterilization of medical devices - Microbiological methods - Part 1: Determination of a population of microorganisms on products
• ISO 11737-2 Sterilization of medical devices – Microbiological
methods - Part 2: Tests of sterility performed in the definition,
validation and maintenance of a sterilization process
Packaging• ISO 11607-1 Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices
  • Part 1: Requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems and
    packaging systems
    • ISO 11607-2 Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices
    – Part 2: Validation requirements for forming, sealing and
    assembly processes |
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807.92(b)(3) – Conclusions drawn from non-clinical and clinical data

By definition, a device is substantially equivalent to a predicate device when the device has the same intended use and the same technological characteristics as the previously cleared predicate device.

lt has been shown in this 510(k) submission that the difference between the Tenex Health TX System and the predicate device, the TX1 Tissue Removal System, does not raise any questions regarding its safety and effectiveness. The Tenex Health TX System, as designed and manufactured, is determined to be substantially equivalent to the referenced predicate devices.