K Number
K163407
Device Name
Confirm Rx Insertable Cardiac Monitor (ICM) System
Date Cleared
2017-09-29

(298 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
870.2800
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The Confirm Rx™ ICM is indicated for the monitoring and diagnostic evaluation of patients who experience unexplained symptoms such as: dizziness, palpitations, chest pain, syncope, and shortness of breath, as well as patients who are at risk for cardiac arrhythmias. It is also indicated for patients who have been previously diagnosed with atrial fibrillation or who are susceptible to developing atrial fibrillation.
Device Description
The St. Jude Medical Confirm Rx™ system consists of the following key features and components: - Confirm RxTM ICM Model DM3500 Implantable Device: The ICM is intended as a minimally invasive, implantable diagnostic monitoring device, with subcutaneous electrodes, looping memory, and automatic as well as patient-activated EGM storage capability, which help physicians monitor, diagnose, and document patients who are susceptible to cardiac arrhythmias. It is predicated on SJM Confirm™ DM2102 with a two-year longevity, MR conditional labeling, and identical sensing and detection algorithms as SJM Confirm™ DM2102, but with downsized hardware and Bluetooth communication. - Implant Tools: Model DM3520 incision tool and Model DM3510 insertion tool to implant the device subcutaneously. - Model 3111 Magnet (existing SJM donut magnet) facilitates faster startup of Bluetooth connection and provides user authentication (required for programmer sessions). - Clinician Programmer (Merlin PCS Programmer Model 3650): The Merlin PCS Programmer 3650 operates using Merlin PCS Model 3330 software and provides the means for the physician to program device parameters and retrieve diagnostic information from the device, including electrograms, heart rate history, episode duration and trend information. - myMerlin™ Patient App (Model APP1000 Android): The Patient App provides the means for the patient to activate EGM recording in the Confirm Rx™ device, with data pass-through functionality to enable physician follow-up via the Merlin.net Patient Care Network. - Remote Care/Clinician Portal (Merlin.net MN5000 Report Generator): The Merlin.net MN5000 system allows physicians to remotely monitor and diagnose patients' cardiac events.
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No
The description explicitly states that the device uses the "identical sensing and detection algorithms as SJM Confirm™ DM2102," which is a predicate device. There is no mention of new or modified algorithms that would incorporate AI or ML.

No
The device is described as an "Implantable Diagnostic Monitoring Device" and its stated purpose is for "monitoring and diagnostic evaluation" of patients. It does not provide therapy or treatment.

Yes

The "Intended Use / Indications for Use" section explicitly states that the device is for "monitoring and diagnostic evaluation." Additionally, the "Device Description" calls it an "implantable diagnostic monitoring device."

No

The device description explicitly lists multiple hardware components, including an implantable device, implant tools, and a magnet, in addition to software components.

Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).

Here's why:

  • IVD Definition: In Vitro Diagnostics are tests performed on samples taken from the human body, such as blood, urine, or tissue, to detect diseases, conditions, or infections.
  • Device Function: The Confirm Rx™ ICM is an implantable cardiac monitor. It is surgically placed under the skin to continuously monitor and record the electrical activity of the heart (electrograms).
  • Method of Operation: The device directly interacts with the patient's body to collect physiological data (heart rhythm). It does not analyze samples taken from the body.
  • Intended Use: The intended use is for monitoring and diagnostic evaluation of patients experiencing symptoms related to cardiac arrhythmias and those at risk for or diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. This is achieved by recording and storing the heart's electrical signals in vivo.

The device is a diagnostic tool, but it operates in vivo (within the living body) rather than in vitro (in a test tube or laboratory setting).

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

The Confirm Rx™ ICM is indicated for the monitoring and diagnostic evaluation of patients who experience unexplained symptoms such as: dizziness, palpitations, chest pain, syncope, and shortness of breath, as well as patients who are at risk for cardiac arrhythmias. It is also indicated for patients who have been previously diagnosed with atrial fibrillation or who are susceptible to developing atrial fibrillation.

The Confirm Rx ICM has not been specifically tested for pediatric use.

Product codes

MXC

Device Description

The St. Jude Medical Confirm Rx™ system consists of the following key features and components:

  • Confirm Rx™ ICM Model DM3500 Implantable Device: The ICM is intended as a minimally invasive, implantable diagnostic monitoring device, with subcutaneous electrodes, looping memory, and automatic as well as patient-activated EGM storage capability, which help physicians monitor, diagnose, and document patients who are susceptible to cardiac arrhythmias. It is predicated on SJM Confirm™ DM2102 with a two-year longevity, MR conditional labeling, and identical sensing and detection algorithms as SJM Confirm™ DM2102, but with downsized hardware and Bluetooth communication. Specific features include:
    • Patient-initiated triggering of EGM storage using the myMerlin™ Patient App for o mobile devices. This includes capability for the patient to identify symptoms, which are stored with the EGM for physician review.
    • Automated triggering of EGM storage when tachycardia, or pauses are o detected; with physician-programmable values for pause duration, bradycardia rate, tachycardia rate, and number of tachycardia intervals.
    • Automated triggering of EGM storage when atrial fibrillation (AF) is detected, with O physician programmable values for AF duration.
    • The ability to identify EGM anomalies as a consequence of noise or vigorous activity o and inhibit EGM storage as applicable.
    • The addition of remote care capabilities, previously unavailable in the predicate SJM O Confirm™ DM2102 device.
  • Implant Tools: Model DM3520 incision tool and Model DM3510 insertion tool to implant the device subcutaneously. The implantable device is pre-loaded into the insertion tool and packaged together with the incision tool.
    • The DM3520 incision tool is used to make an angled cut, which is the sole incision O required to implant the ICM. The introducer end of the DM3510 insertion tool is inserted, creating the initial pocket (Figure 1).
    • With the insertion tool in place, the plunger is withdrawn to drop the pre-loaded o device into the insertion channel. The plunger is pushed forward to insert the device into the pocket (Figure 1). This completes insertion (implantation) of the ICM, and the incision is closed per standard of care.
  • Model 3111 Magnet (existing SJM donut magnet) facilitates faster startup of Bluetooth connection and provides user authentication (required for programmer sessions).
  • Clinician Programmer (Merlin PCS Programmer Model 3650): The Merlin PCS Programmer 3650 operates using Merlin PCS Model 3330 software and provides the means for the physician to program device parameters and retrieve diagnostic information from the device, including electrograms, heart rate history, episode duration and trend information. The Merlin PCS programmer, using the Model BLU1000 Bluetooth dongle, an off the shelf component, communicates with the Confirm RxTM device with Bluetooth telemetry (also referred to as Bluetooth Low Energy or BLE). Programmer software Model 3330 v23.0.1 and later will contain support for the Confirm RxTM device, adding support for the Model BLU1000 Bluetooth dongle, and new tabs of Implant View and Reason for Monitoring features.
    • Implant View is designed to streamline programming at the time of implant. Upon o initial interrogation at implant, the programmer automatically displays the Implant View in which the user can immediately input device and patient information to be stored onto the device, as well as set the Reason for Monitoring.
    • o Reason for Monitoring allows the user to select from a list of possible conditions for which the patient is receiving the device (such as Syncope. Ventricular Tachycardia, Palpations, etc). The programmer then sets the AF duration parameter and EGM storage priority based on the reason selected. These parameters can be manually adjusted by the user later, if customization is preferred.
  • myMerlin™ Patient App (Model APP1000 Android): The Patient App provides the means for the patient to activate EGM recording in the Confirm Rx™ device, with data pass-through functionality to enable physician follow-up via the Merlin.net Patient Care Network. Patients who do not supply their own mobile device will be provided a Model MTX1000 mobile device. The MTX1000 is an off-the-shelf unit, a Samsung J3, and is not part of the medical device.
  • Remote Care/Clinician Portal (Merlin.net MN5000 Report Generator): The Merlin.net MN5000 system allows physicians to remotely monitor and diagnose patients' cardiac events. The Merlin.net MN5000 v7.5 contains updates that are specific to Confirm RxTM.

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

The Confirm Rx™ ICM has not been specifically tested for pediatric use.
The Confirm Rx™ ICM has not been specifically tested in pediatric patients below the age of 18 years.

Intended User / Care Setting

Physician / Not Found

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)

All necessary testing was conducted on the Confirm Rx™ ICM to support a determination of substantial equivalence to the predicate devices, including:

  • Software/Firmware Verification and System Validation
  • Cybersecurity
  • Bluetooth / coexistence
  • Performance Testing (Animal GLP Study)
  • Biocompatibility
  • Sterilization
  • Shelf Life
  • Packaging
  • Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
  • Electrical safety
  • MRI compliance
  • Mechanical performance
  • Usability testing

The Confirm Rx™ ICM leverages the existing market cleared SJM Confirm™ (DM2102) algorithms and functionality for which the clinical testing, performed on the SJM Confirm™ (DM2102) device per St. Jude Medical IDE G080090, is applicable and was not repeated.

R-wave detection and device migration were verified via bench and animal testing for the Confirm Rx™ ICM DM3500.

The results of testing show that the Confirm Rx™ ICM performs as intended and is safe for its intended use.

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

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Predicate Device(s)

K133481, K132649

Reference Device(s)

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

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§ 870.2800 Medical magnetic tape recorder.

(a)
Identification. A medical magnetic tape recorder is a device used to record and play back signals from, for example, physiological amplifiers, signal conditioners, or computers.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).

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

September 29, 2017

St. Jude Medical, Inc. Jennifer Dunham Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist 15900 Valley View Ct. Sylmar, California 91342

Re: K163407

Trade/Device Name: Confirm Rx™ Insertable Cardiac Monitor (ICM) System, Model DM3500 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2800 Regulation Name: Medical Magnetic Tape Recorder Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MXC Dated: August 28, 2017 Received: August 29, 2017

Dear Jennifer Dunham:

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

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related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); 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.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education at its toll-free 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" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to

http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.

You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Industry and Consumer Education at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address

http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm.

Sincerely.

M.A. Hillebrand

for

Bram D. Zuckerman, M.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) K163407

Device Name

Confirm RxTM Insertable Cardiac Monitor (ICM) System, Model DM3500

Indications for Use (Describe)

The Confirm Rx™ ICM is indicated for the monitoring and diagnostic evaluation of patients who experience unexplained symptoms such as: dizziness, palpitations, chest pain, syncope, and shortness of breath, as well as patients who are at risk for cardiac arthythmias. It is also indicated for patients who have been previously diagnosed with atrial fibrillation or who are susceptible to developing atrial fibrillation.

The Confirm Rx ICM has not been specifically tested for pediatric use.

Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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510(k) SUMMARY

K163407

Date Prepared:December 2, 2016
Submitter:St. Jude Medical, Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Address:15900 Valley View Ct.
Sylmar, CA 91342
USA
Phone:(818) 362-6822
Contact Person:Jennifer Dunham
Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist
(818) 493-2363
jdunham02@sjm.comColleen Canan
Sr. Regulatory Affairs Manager
(818) 493 2960
ccanan@sjm.com
Trade Name/Proprietary
Name:Confirm Rx™ Insertable Cardiac Monitor (ICM) System, Model DM3500
Common Name:Insertable Cardiac Monitor
Model Number:DM3500
Classification Name:Medical magnetic tape recorder (21 CFR 870.2800)
Product Code:MXC
Classification:Class II
Pediatric Use:The Confirm Rx ICM has not been specifically tested in pediatric
patients below the age of 18 years.

LEGALLY MARKETED DEVICES TO WHICH SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE IS CLAIMED

510(k) K133481: SJM Confirm TM (Model DM2102) Implantable Cardiac Monitor
510(k) K132649: Medtronic Reveal LINQ TM (Model LNQ11) Insertable Cardiac Monitor

INDICATIONS FOR USE

The Indications for Use for the Confirm Rx™ ICM are as follows:

The Confirm Rx™ ICM is indicated for the monitoring and diagnostic evaluation of patients who experience unexplained symptoms such as: dizziness, palpitations, chest pain, syncope, and shortness of breath, as well as patients who are at risk for cardiac arrhythmias. It is also indicated for patients who have been previously diagnosed with atrial fibrillation or who are susceptible to developing atrial fibrillation.

The Confirm RxTM ICM has not been specifically tested for pediatric use.

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510(k) SUMMARY

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The St. Jude Medical Confirm Rx™ system consists of the following key features and components:

  • . Confirm RxTM ICM Model DM3500 Implantable Device: The ICM is intended as a minimally invasive, implantable diagnostic monitoring device, with subcutaneous electrodes, looping memory, and automatic as well as patient-activated EGM storage capability, which help physicians monitor, diagnose, and document patients who are susceptible to cardiac arrhythmias. It is predicated on SJM Confirm™ DM2102 with a two-year longevity, MR conditional labeling, and identical sensing and detection algorithms as SJM Confirm™ DM2102, but with downsized hardware and Bluetooth communication. Specific features include:
    • Patient-initiated triggering of EGM storage using the myMerlin™ Patient App for o mobile devices. This includes capability for the patient to identify symptoms, which are stored with the EGM for physician review.
    • Automated triggering of EGM storage when tachycardia, or pauses are o detected; with physician-programmable values for pause duration, bradycardia rate, tachycardia rate, and number of tachycardia intervals.
    • Automated triggering of EGM storage when atrial fibrillation (AF) is detected, with O physician programmable values for AF duration.
    • The ability to identify EGM anomalies as a consequence of noise or vigorous activity o and inhibit EGM storage as applicable.
    • The addition of remote care capabilities, previously unavailable in the predicate SJM O Confirm™ DM2102 device.
  • Implant Tools: Model DM3520 incision tool and Model DM3510 insertion tool to 트 implant the device subcutaneously. The implantable device is pre-loaded into the insertion tool and packaged together with the incision tool.
    • The DM3520 incision tool is used to make an angled cut, which is the sole incision O required to implant the ICM. The introducer end of the DM3510 insertion tool is inserted, creating the initial pocket (Figure 1).
    • With the insertion tool in place, the plunger is withdrawn to drop the pre-loaded o device into the insertion channel. The plunger is pushed forward to insert the device into the pocket (Figure 1). This completes insertion (implantation) of the ICM, and the incision is closed per standard of care.

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Image /page/5/Figure/3 description: The image contains two figures labeled (a) and (b). Both figures show a hand holding a surgical instrument, possibly a scalpel or similar tool, making an incision on what appears to be skin. In figure (b), there is an arrow indicating the direction of movement of the instrument.

Figure 1: Insertion Process

  • Model 3111 Magnet (existing SJM donut magnet) facilitates faster startup of Bluetooth 트 connection and provides user authentication (required for programmer sessions).
  • ' Clinician Programmer (Merlin PCS Programmer Model 3650): The Merlin PCS Programmer 3650 operates using Merlin PCS Model 3330 software and provides the means for the physician to program device parameters and retrieve diagnostic information from the device, including electrograms, heart rate history, episode duration and trend information. The Merlin PCS programmer, using the Model BLU1000 Bluetooth dongle, an off the shelf component, communicates with the Confirm RxTM device with Bluetooth telemetry (also referred to as Bluetooth Low Energy or BLE). Programmer software Model 3330 v23.0.1 and later will contain support for the Confirm RxTM device, adding support for the Model BLU1000 Bluetooth dongle, and new tabs of Implant View and Reason for Monitoring features.
    • Implant View is designed to streamline programming at the time of implant. Upon o initial interrogation at implant, the programmer automatically displays the Implant View in which the user can immediately input device and patient information to be stored onto the device, as well as set the Reason for Monitoring.
    • o Reason for Monitoring allows the user to select from a list of possible conditions for which the patient is receiving the device (such as Syncope. Ventricular Tachycardia, Palpations, etc). The programmer then sets the AF duration parameter and EGM storage priority based on the reason selected. These parameters can be manually adjusted by the user later, if customization is preferred.
  • myMerlin™ Patient App (Model APP1000 Android): The Patient App provides the 트 means for the patient to activate EGM recording in the Confirm Rx™ device, with data pass-through functionality to enable physician follow-up via the Merlin.net Patient Care Network. Patients who do not supply their own mobile device will be provided a Model MTX1000 mobile device. The MTX1000 is an off-the-shelf unit, a Samsung J3, and is not part of the medical device.
  • Remote Care/Clinician Portal (Merlin.net MN5000 Report Generator): The Merlin.net MN5000 system allows physicians to remotely monitor and diagnose patients' cardiac events. The Merlin.net MN5000 v7.5 contains updates that are specific to Confirm RxTM.

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Image /page/6/Figure/3 description: This image shows a diagram of an insertable cardiac monitor system. The diagram includes components such as a clinician, programmer, external magnet, ICM insertable cardiac monitor, heart, patient application, clinician portal, patient activator, and patient transmitter. The diagram shows the flow of information between these components, including telemetry communications, sensing, and internet connectivity. The ICM insertable cardiac monitor is connected to the heart for sensing and to the patient application for telemetry communications.

Figure 2: Block Diagram of Confirm Rx™ ICM System

The Confirm RxTM ICM, DM3500, and the myMerlin™ mobile application, APP1000, are the subject of this premarket notification. The Merlin PCS programmer is already FDA approved. The Model 3330 v23.0.1 software for the Model 3650 Merlin PCS programmer and the Merlin.net MN5000 v7.5 software will be submitted under separate RTR PMA/S submissions. The magnet, Model 3111, is Class I exempt MDDS.

TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS

The Confirm RxTM ICM (DM3500) is a smaller version of the predicate SJM Confirm™ ICM (DM2102) device (5.63 x 1.85 x 0.80 cm vs 4.95 x 0.33 cm in dimension) and uses Bluetooth® wireless telemetry instead of inductive telemetry to communicate with external devices, including the Merlin PCS programmer and the myMerlin™M mobile application. In correlation with the reduced size of the Confirm Rx™ ICM, the electrode spacing and surface area is decreased as compared to the SJM Confirm™ ICM (DM2102) (refer to Section 12 for details).

The patient activator and remote monitoring equipment for the predicate SJM Confirm™ ICM (DM2102) device is St. Jude Medical-provided custom hardware (patient activator) using analog telephone connectivity, whereas the remote monitoring equipment for the Confirm RxTM ICM is the myMerlin™ mobile application, installed on a patient's or St. Jude Medical-provided mobile device, using built-in cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity.

Both the predicate SJM Confirm™ ICM (DM2102) and the Confirm Rx™ ICM are MR Conditional.

The Confirm Rx™ ICM firmware including device parameters, features, and detection algorithm are based on the predicate SJM Confirm™ ICM (DM2102) firmware.

Like the predicate SJM Confirm™ ICM (DM2102) device, the Confirm Rx™ ICM is encased in parylene-coated titanium that incorporates two subcutaneous electrodes. The header material on the Confirm RxTM ICM is molded thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), as is the predicate Medtronic Reveal LINQTM (LNQ11), whereas the header material of the predicate SJM

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Confirm™ ICM (DM2102) device is epoxy. The battery chemistry of the predicate SJM Confirm™ ICM (DM2102) device is lithium thionyl chloride. while the battery chemistry of the Confirm Rx™ device is lithium carbon monofluoride, as is the battery chemistry of the predicate Medtronic Reveal LINQ™ (LNQ11) device.

The implant tools, an incision and an insertion tool, are similar to the predicate Medtronic Reveal LINQ™ (LNQ11) system. The incision tool is comprised of polycarbonate and ABS material with a white colorant and has a stainless steel blade. The insertion tool consists of a housing and plunger component comprised of the same polycarbonate and ABS material with white colorant as the incision tool. Both the incision tool and insertion tool are external communicating devices with limited (