K Number
K170757
Device Name
Aegis Transit System
Date Cleared
2017-07-14

(123 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
874.4720
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The Aegis Transit System is intended to aid the surgeon in direct visualization of the mediastinum and facilitate the introduction and removal of surgical instruments during surgical procedures (e.g., lung, tracheal and esophageal procedures, access to aorta for transcatheter valve procedures and/or thoracic endovascular aortic repair). The Aegis Transit System is specifically indicated for use in the anterior, superior and middle mediastinum.
Device Description
The proposed Aegis Transit System introduces modifications to the Instructions for Use to propose the use of the two previously cleared Aegis Illuminated Mediastinal Access Ports as a two-step system to improve access and visualization during surgical procedures. The predicate Illuminated Mediastinal Access Ports were cleared under K141622 and K160171. The modifications discussed in this 510(k) submission are listed below: - . The Directions for Use in the IFU have been clarified to address the use of the two previously cleared Illuminated Mediastinal Access Ports as a two-step system within a single procedure. Please note, the procedural steps that are included in the revised IFU are consistent with the procedural steps that were submitted in K141622 and K160171; - The indications for use statement has been enhanced to provide examples of the types of procedures in which the transit system may be used; - . The small (dissecting) trocar handle has been revised to incorporate the ergonomic handle cleared with the large (delivery) trocar under K160171; - . The polycarbonate material used in the trocar and cannula of both devices has been changed from industrial grade polycarbonate to medical grade polycarbonate; and - . The packaging has been changed from a nylon/Tyvek heat sealed pouch to a PETG tray with a Tyvek lid. Both devices are being used in accordance with their cleared indications for use.
More Information

No
The device description focuses on physical modifications and labeling changes to previously cleared devices. There is no mention of AI, ML, or any software-driven analytical capabilities.

No
The device is intended to aid the surgeon in direct visualization and facilitate the introduction and removal of surgical instruments, not to treat a disease or condition itself.

No

The device is intended to aid the surgeon in direct visualization and facilitate the introduction and removal of surgical instruments, which are therapeutic and procedural functions, not diagnostic ones.

No

The device description explicitly details physical components (trocar, cannula, handle, packaging) and material changes (polycarbonate), indicating it is a hardware device, not software-only.

Based on the provided text, the Aegis Transit System is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic) device.

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use clearly states that the device is used to "aid the surgeon in direct visualization of the mediastinum and facilitate the introduction and removal of surgical instruments during surgical procedures." This describes a surgical access and visualization tool used during a surgical procedure on a patient.
  • Device Description: The description details physical components like ports, trocars, cannulas, and packaging. These are all physical instruments used in surgery.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: There is no mention of the device being used to examine specimens (blood, tissue, etc.) in vitro (outside the body) to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening.

IVD devices are typically used to perform tests on samples taken from the body, not to directly interact with the body during a surgical procedure.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The Aegis Transit System is intended to aid the surgeon in direct visualization of the mediastinum and facilitate the introduction and removal of surgical instruments during surgical procedures (e.g., lung, tracheal and esophageal procedures, access to aorta for transcatheter valve procedures and/or thoracic endovascular aortic repair).

The Aegis Transit System is specifically indicated for use in the anterior, superior and middle mediastinum.

Product codes

EWY

Device Description

The proposed Aegis Transit System introduces modifications to the Instructions for Use to propose the use of the two previously cleared Aegis Illuminated Mediastinal Access Ports as a two-step system to improve access and visualization during surgical procedures. The predicate Illuminated Mediastinal Access Ports were cleared under K141622 and K160171. The modifications discussed in this 510(k) submission are listed below:

  • . The Directions for Use in the IFU have been clarified to address the use of the two previously cleared Illuminated Mediastinal Access Ports as a two-step system within a single procedure. Please note, the procedural steps that are included in the revised IFU are consistent with the procedural steps that were submitted in K141622 and K160171;
  • The indications for use statement has been enhanced to provide examples of the types of procedures in which the transit system may be used;
  • . The small (dissecting) trocar handle has been revised to incorporate the ergonomic handle cleared with the large (delivery) trocar under K160171;
  • . The polycarbonate material used in the trocar and cannula of both devices has been changed from industrial grade polycarbonate to medical grade polycarbonate; and
  • . The packaging has been changed from a nylon/Tyvek heat sealed pouch to a PETG tray with a Tyvek lid.

Both devices are being used in accordance with their cleared indications for use.

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

mediastinum, anterior, superior and middle mediastinum

Indicated Patient Age Range

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Intended User / Care Setting

surgeon

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)

No new bench testing was required for an assessment of substantial equivalence; the bench testing submitted and reviewed under K141622 and K160171 is applicable to the proposed Aegis Transit System. The only design change was made to the small (dissecting) trocar, which was modified to incorporate the ergonomic handle that was cleared with the large (delivery) trocar in K160171. Both this change and the proposed labeling change have no impact on the intended use of the device. Therefore, the testing completed in support of the ergonomic handle for the large (delivery) trocar (K160171) is adequate to support the use of the ergonomic handle in the small (dissecting) trocar.

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.

K141622, K160171

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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§ 874.4720 Mediastinoscope and accessories.

(a)
Identification. A mediastinoscope and accessories is a tubular tapered electrical endoscopic device with any of a group of accessory devices which attach to the mediastinoscope and is intended to examine or treat tissue in the area separating the lungs. The device is inserted transthoracicly and is used in diagnosis of tumors and lesions and to determine whether excision of certain organs or tissues is indicated. It is typically used with a fiberoptic light source and carrier to provide illumination. The device is made of materials such as stainless steel. This generic type of device includes the flexible foreign body claw, flexible biopsy forceps, rigid biopsy curette, flexible biopsy brush, rigid biopsy forceps, and flexible biopsy curette, but excludes the fiberoptic light source and carrier.(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

July 14, 2017

Boston-Biomedical Associates Lauren Baker President and CEO 100 Crowley Drive, Suite 216 Marlborough, MA 01752

Re: K170757

Trade/Device Name: Aegis Transit System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.4720 Regulation Name: Mediastinoscope and Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: EWY Dated: June 15, 2017 Received: June 16, 2017

Dear Lauren Baker:

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.

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Sincerely yours,

Eric A. Mann -S

for Malvina B. Eydelman, M.D. Director Division of Ophthalmic and Ear, Nose and Throat Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) K170757

Device Name Aegis Transit System

Indications for Use (Describe)

The Aegis Transit System is intended to aid the surgeon in direct visualization of the mediastinum and facilitate the introduction and removal of surgical instruments during surgical procedures (e.g., lung, tracheal and esophageal procedures, access to aorta for transcatheter valve procedures and/or thoracic endovascular aortic repair).

The Aegis Transit System is specifically indicated for use in the anterior, superior and middle mediastinum.

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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Traditional 510(k) Premarket Submission:

510(K) SUMMARY

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Submitter
Company:Aegis Surgical, Ltd.
4020 Stirrup Creek Drive – Suite 115
Durham, NC 27703
Phone:(508) 351-8632 Ext: 201
Contact Person:Lauren S. Baker, PhD
Date Prepared:March 10, 2017
1.2
Device
Name of Device:Aegis Transit System
Common or UsualMediastinoscope, Surgical
Name:
Classification Name:21 CFR 874.4720, Mediastinoscope and accessories
Regulatory Class:Class II
Product Code:EWY
Predicate Device
1.3
Name of Device:Aegis Surgical, Ltd.,
Illuminated Mediastinal Access Port
510(k) Number:K141622 and K160171

1.4 Device Description

The proposed Aegis Transit System introduces modifications to the Instructions for Use to propose the use of the two previously cleared Aegis Illuminated Mediastinal Access Ports as a two-step system to improve access and visualization during surgical procedures. The predicate Illuminated Mediastinal Access Ports were cleared under K141622 and K160171. The modifications discussed in this 510(k) submission are listed below:

  • . The Directions for Use in the IFU have been clarified to address the use of the two previously cleared Illuminated Mediastinal Access Ports as a two-step
    K170757

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Aegis Surgical, Ltd., Aegis Transit System

system within a single procedure. Please note, the procedural steps that are included in the revised IFU are consistent with the procedural steps that were submitted in K141622 and K160171;

  • The indications for use statement has been enhanced to provide examples of the types of procedures in which the transit system may be used;
  • . The small (dissecting) trocar handle has been revised to incorporate the ergonomic handle cleared with the large (delivery) trocar under K160171;
  • . The polycarbonate material used in the trocar and cannula of both devices has been changed from industrial grade polycarbonate to medical grade polycarbonate; and
  • . The packaging has been changed from a nylon/Tyvek heat sealed pouch to a PETG tray with a Tyvek lid.

Both devices are being used in accordance with their cleared indications for use.

Indications for Use 1.5

The Aegis Transit System is intended to aid the surgeon in direct visualization of the mediastinum and facilitate the introduction and removal of surgical instruments during surgical procedures (e.g., lung, tracheal and esophageal procedures, access to aorta for transcatheter valve procedures and/or thoracic endovascular aortic repair). The Aegis Transit System is specifically intended for use in the anterior, superior and middle mediastinum.

1.6 Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Device

Please see the Table below.

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Table 1-1 Comparison of Technological Characteristics

Aegis Transit System
Aegis Surgical IlluminatedAegis Surgical IlluminatedProposed
CharacteristicMediastinoscopeMediastinoscopeIlluminated MediastinalIlluminated Mediastinal
K141622K160171Access Port:Access Port:
small (dissecting) trocarlarge (delivery) trocar
Intended UseThe Illuminated Mediastinal Access
Port is intended to aid the surgeon in
direct visualization of the
mediastinum and facilitate the
introduction and removal of surgical
instruments during surgical
procedures.
The IMAP is specifically indicated
for use in the anterior, superior and
middle mediastinum.SameThe Aegis Transit System is intended to aid the surgeon in direct
visualization of the mediastinum and facilitate the introduction and
removal of surgical instruments during surgical procedures (e.g.,
lung, tracheal and esophageal procedures, access to aorta for
transcatheter valve procedures and/or thoracic endovascular aortic
repair).
The IMAP is specifically indicated for use in the anterior, superior
and middle mediastinum.
Principle of
OperationProvide an open channel for access to
the mediastinum and the ability to
introduce and utilize surgical
instruments through the cannula
channel and provide access to
visualization and illuminationSameSameSame
Dimensions,
working
channelWorking Channel Length: 8 cm
(10.5 cm including trocar depth)
Outer dimensions of cannula:
3.3 cm x 2.1 cm (w x h)Working Channel Length: 10 cm
(12.5cm including trocar depth)
Outer dimensions of cannula: 3.7
cm x 2.9 cmSame as K141622Same as K160171
MaterialsCannula body/ Working Channel:
Industrial grade Polycarbonate
Trocar: Industrial grade
Polycarbonate
Handle Rod: 303 Stainless steelCannula body/Working Channel:
Industrial grade Polycarbonate
Trocar: Industrial grade
Polycarbonate
Handle Rod: 303 Stainless steelCannula body/Working Channel:
Medical grade Polycarbonate
Trocar: Medical grade
Polycarbonate
Handle Rod: 303 Stainless steelCannula body/Working
Channel: Medical grade
Polycarbonate
Trocar: Medical grade
Polycarbonate
Aegis Transit System
Aegis Surgical IlluminatedAegis Surgical IlluminatedProposed
CharacteristicMediastinoscopeMediastinoscopeIlluminated MediastinalIlluminated Mediastinal
K141622K160171Access Port:Access Port:
small (dissecting) trocarlarge (delivery) trocar
Suture Ring: Nylon 6/6rodrodHandle Rod: 303 Stainless
Fiber optic bundles: Encased inCannula Back Handle: Nylon 6/6Cannula Back Handle: Nylonsteel rod
silicone with an Ultem connectorFiber optic bundles: Encased in୧/୧Cannula Back Handle: Nylon
silicone with an Ultem connectorFiber optic bundles: Encased in୧/୧
silicone with an Ultem connectorFiber optic bundles: Encased in
silicone with an Ultem
connector
Shelf Life3 months3 months3 years3 years
Open access channel to the
mediastinum to pass surgical
Accessinstruments. Adequate widthSameSameSame
incorporated within the cannula's
channel dimensions.
VisualizationDirect visualization through openSameSameSame
channel cannula
IlluminationYesSameSameSame
SterilizationEO, Single use, pre-sterilizedSameSameSame
PackagingNylon/Tyvek heat sealed pouch.SamePETG Tray with Tyvek LidPETG Tray with Tyvek Lid
Surgical
Support ArmYesYesYesYes
Connection

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1.7 Performance Data

No new bench testing was required for an assessment of substantial equivalence; the bench testing submitted and reviewed under K141622 and K160171 is applicable to the proposed Aegis Transit System. The only design change was made to the small (dissecting) trocar, which was modified to incorporate the ergonomic handle that was cleared with the large (delivery) trocar in K160171. Both this change and the proposed labeling change have no impact on the intended use of the device. Therefore, the testing completed in support of the ergonomic handle for the large (delivery) trocar (K160171) is adequate to support the use of the ergonomic handle in the small (dissecting) trocar.

1.8 Conclusions

The proposed Aegis Transit System utilizes the two predicate devices, the Illuminated Mediastinal Access Ports, within their cleared intended use. The Aegis Transit System may be found to be substantially equivalent to the predicate Illuminated Mediastinal Access Ports.