K Number
K172727
Device Name
Hemoclip
Date Cleared
2018-04-16

(217 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
876.4400
Reference & Predicate Devices
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

The hemoclip is indicated for endoscopic clip placement within the gastrointestinal tract for the purpose of:

    1. Endoscopic marking
    1. Hemostasis for
  • · Mucosal/sub-mucosal defects <3cm
  • · Bleeding ulcers
  • · Arteries<2mm
  • Polyps<1.5cm in diameter
  • · Diverticula in the colon
  • · Prophylactic clipping to reduce the risk of delayed bleeding post lesion resection
    1. Anchoring to affix jejunal feeding tubes to the wall of the small bowel
    1. As a supplementary method, closure for GI tract luminal perforations<20mm that can be treated conservatively.
Device Description

The Hemoclip is a sterile device consisting of a pre-loaded, radiopaque, single-use, endoscopic clipping device consisting of two main components: the delivery system and the clip. The delivery system consists of a handle and delivery catheter. The delivery system is constructed using stainless steel, and polyester materials. The delivery system will allow for the device to rotate at the distal end. The delivery system is offered in 1650mm, 1950mm and 2300mm working lengths. The clip consists of a stainless steel capsule, and clip arms, a Cobalt Chrome Yoke, and a styrene tension breaker. The clip is deployed from the delivery system during use. The hemoclip jaws are engineered such that they can be opened and closed up to five times prior to deployment, aiding in repositioning of the clip at the lesion site. Re-opening, closing, and rotation capability may be limited by clinical circumstances and patient anatomy. There are no associated accessories included with this device.

AI/ML Overview

The provided document, a 510(k) Summary for the Hemoclip, does not contain information about acceptance criteria for device performance based on diagnostic metrics (e.g., sensitivity, specificity) derived from a study involving human readers or ground truth established by experts.

Instead, this document focuses on establishing substantial equivalence for a medical device (Hemoclip) through a series of bench tests and comparison to predicate devices, without involving clinical trials or diagnostic performance studies in the way one might expect for AI/Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) clearances.

Therefore, many of the requested categories cannot be answered from the provided text.

Here's what can be extracted:

1. A table of acceptance criteria and the reported device performance

The document lists several bench tests that were performed. The acceptance criteria are implicitly "passing" for each test.

Test NameAcceptance Criteria (Implicit)Reported Device Performance
Open and ClosePassingPassing
Clip releasing forcePassingPassing
Clamping strengthPassingPassing
Tensile StrengthPassingPassing
Separation ForcePassingPassing
Rotation propertyPassingPassing
CorrosionPassingPassing
AppearancePassingPassing
SizePassingPassing

2. Sample sized used for the test set and the data provenance (e.g. country of origin of the data, retrospective or prospective)

This information is not provided in the document. The tests mentioned are bench tests, not clinical studies involving patient data.

3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts (e.g. radiologist with 10 years of experience)

This information is not applicable/provided. Ground truth by medical experts (e.g., radiologists) is typically established for diagnostic performance studies, which were not conducted for this device clearance.

4. Adjudication method (e.g. 2+1, 3+1, none) for the test set

This information is not applicable/provided. Adjudication methods are typically used for establishing ground truth in clinical/diagnostic studies.

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, a multi-reader multi-case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was not done. The document explicitly states: "No Clinical test is included in this submission." This device is a mechanical medical instrument, not an AI/SaMD.

6. If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done

No, a standalone performance study was not done. This device is a mechanical medical instrument, not an AI/SaMD.

7. The type of ground truth used (expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc.)

This information is not applicable/provided. The "ground truth" for the bench tests would be defined by engineering specifications and physical test standards (e.g., a force gauge measurement, a caliper measurement), not medical ground truths like pathology or expert consensus.

8. The sample size for the training set

This information is not applicable/provided. There is no mention of a "training set" as this device is not a machine learning or AI product.

9. How the ground truth for the training set was established

This information is not applicable/provided. There is no mention of a "training set" or its ground truth establishment.

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April 16, 2018

Hangzhou AGS MedTech CO., Ltd % Ethan Liu RA Specialist Shanghai Thinkwell Consulting Co., Ltd. Xinling Rd., 211/6F Shanghai, 201100 China

Re: K172727 Trade/Device Name: Hemoclip Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 876.4400 Regulation Name: Hemorrhoidal Ligator Regulatory Class: II Product Code: PKL Dated: March 5, 2018 Received: March 8, 2018

Dear Ethan Liu:

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.

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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 of medical device-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.

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For comprehensive regulatory information about mediation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/) and CDRH Learn (http://www.fda.gov/Training/CDRHLearn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (http://www.fda.gov/DICE) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).

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Enclosure

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Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known)

K172727

Device Name Hemoclip

Indications for Use (Describe)

The hemoclip is indicated for endoscopic clip placement within the gastrointestinal tract for the purpose of:

    1. Endoscopic marking
    1. Hemostasis for
  • · Mucosal/sub-mucosal defects <3cm
  • · Bleeding ulcers
  • · Arteries<2mm
  • Polyps<1.5cm in diameter
  • · Diverticula in the colon
  • · Prophylactic clipping to reduce the risk of delayed bleeding post lesion resection
    1. Anchoring to affix jejunal feeding tubes to the wall of the small bowel
    1. As a supplementary method, closure for GI tract luminal perforations<20mm that can be treated conservatively.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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| Y Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

] Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

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510(k)Summarv

This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with requirements of 21 CFR Part 807.92.

5.1 Submitter

Submitted by:Hangzhou AGS MedTech CO., Ltd.Building 6, Kangxin Road No.597, Qianjiang EconomicDevelopment Area, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311106, China
Establishment RegistrationNumber:Active; Awaiting Assignment Of Registration Number
Owner/Operator Number:10052959
Contact Person:Ethan LiuPhone:0086-15216699240Fax: 0086-21-60732022Email:xtdeepwater@126.com
Date Prepared:Jan 18, 2017

5.2 Proposed Device

Trade Name:Hemoclip
Common Name:Endoscope Clipping Device
Classification:Class II
Regulation Number876.4400
Classification Name:Hemorrhoidal ligator
Product Code Description:Hemostatic Metal Clip For The Gi Tract
Product Code:PKL

5.3 Predicate Device

K122660 - Resolution™ Hemostasis Clipping Device(Primary) K161463- SureClip(TM) Repositionable Hemostasis Clip(Secondary)

5.4 Device Description

The Hemoclip is a sterile device consisting of a pre-loaded, radiopaque, single-use, endoscopic clipping device consisting of two main components: the delivery system and the clip. The delivery system consists of a handle and delivery catheter. The delivery system is constructed using stainless steel, and polyester materials. The delivery system will allow for the device to rotate at the distal end. The delivery system is offered in 1650mm, 1950mm and 2300mm working lengths.

The clip consists of a stainless steel capsule, and clip arms, a Cobalt Chrome Yoke, and a styrene tension breaker. The clip is deployed from the delivery system during use. The hemoclip jaws are engineered such that they can be opened and closed up to five times prior to deployment, aiding in repositioning of the clip at the lesion site. Re-opening, closing, and rotation capability may be limited by clinical circumstances and patient anatomy. There are no associated accessories

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Section 5 510(k) Summary Hemoclip

included with this device.

5.5 Indication for Use:

The hemoclip is indicated for endoscopic clip placement within the gastrointestinal tract for the purpose of:

  • Endoscopic marking 1.
  • Hemostasis for 2.
    • Mucosal/sub-mucosal defects <3cm
    • Bleeding ulcers ●
    • . Arteries<2mm
    • Polyps<1.5cm in diameter ●
    • Diverticula in the colon ●
  • Anchoring to affix jejunal feeding tubes to the wall of the small bowel 3.
  • As a supplementary method, closure for GI tract luminal perforations<20mm that can be 4. treated conservatively.

5.6 Comparison of Technology Characteristics

The Hemoclip has substantially equivalent device material, design, configuration, packaging fundamental technology, manufacturing process, sterilization process and intended use as those featured in the predicate device Resolution™ Hemostasis Clipping Device, Boston Scientific Corporation, K122660. And the Hemoclip has similar characteristics in Clip Opening Width, Working Length, and Rotation with SureClip™ Repositionable Hemostasis Clip, Micro-Tech(Nanjing) Co., Ltd, K161463.

Below is a table describing the differences and similarities of the Hemoclip in comparison to the Resolution™ Hemostasis Clipping Device and the SureClip™ Repositionable Hemostasis Clip.

Device &PredicateDevicesK172727K122660K161463
Indications foruseThe hemoclip is indicated foruse endoscopic clip placementwithin the gastrointestinal tractfor the purpose of:1. Endoscopic marking2. Hemostasis for;- mucosal/sub-mucosal defects<3 cm- bleeding ulcers- arteries < 2cm- polyps <1.5cm in diameter- diverticula in the colon3. Anchoring to affix jejunalfeeding tubes to the wall of thesmall bowel4. As a supplemental closuremethod of luminal perforations<20mm that can be treatedconservatively.The resolution(tm)hemostasis clipping deviceis indicated for useendoscopic clip placementwithin the gastrointestinaltract for the purpose of:1. Endoscopic marking2. Hemostasis for;- mucosal/sub-mucosaldefects <3 cm- bleeding ulcers- arteries < 2cm- polyps <1.5cm indiameter- diverticula in the colon3. Anchoring to affixjejunal feeding tubes to thewall of the small bowel4. As a supplementalmethod of luminolThe SureClip(TM)Repositionable HemostasisClip is indicated forendoscopic clip placementwithin the gastrointestinaltract for the purpose of:(1) endoscopic marking,(2) hemostasis for(a) mucosal / sub-mucosaldefects < 3cm,(b) bleeding ulcers,(c) polyps < 1.5cm indiameter,(d) diverticula in the colon,(3) as a supplementarymethod, closure of GI tractluminal perforations <20mmthat can be treatedconservatively

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Section 5 510(k) Summary

perforations <20mm thatcan be treatedconservativelyHemocli
Principle ofOperationEndoscopic accessory used todeliver metal clips to the GItract.Endoscopic accessory usedto deliver metal clips to theGI tract.Endoscopic accessory usedto deliver metal clips to theGI tract.
RepositionableClip?Yes and No (depending onmodel)YesYes
MinimumEndoscopicWorkingChannel2.8 mm2.8 mm2.8 mm
Working Length1650 mm, 1950 mm, 2350mm1550 mm and 2350 mm1650mm, 1950mm,2350mm,2700mm
Outer TubeDiameter2.6 mm2.6 mm2.6 mm
Clip OpeningWidth9 mm, 11 mm, 13 mm11 mm8mm, 11mm, 16mm
SterilizationmethodEOEOEO
Clip MaterialsStainless Steel (SUS631)304 Stainless SteelSUS 631, SUS316, andSUS304 (Stainless steels)

5.7 Applicable Guidance Document

NA

5.8 Performance Data

The proposed device meets the requirements of ISO 10993 "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 1: Evaluation and Testing", ISO 11135-1 "Sterilization of Health Care products Ethylene Oxide - Part 1: Requirements for Development, Validation, and Routine Control of Sterilization processes for Medical Devices", and ISO 10993-7 "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 7: ethylene oxide sterilization residuals"

The following bench tests were performed on Hemoclip: Open and Close, Clip releasing force, Clamping strength, Tensile Strength, Seperation Force, Rotation property, Corrosion, Appearance, Size. The results of all testing were passing.

5.9 Clinical Test

No Clinical test is included in this submission.

5.10 Conclusion

In accordance with the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 CFR Part 807, Based on the information provided in this premarket notification, Hangzhou AGS Medtech Co., Ltd has

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Section 5 510(k) Summary Hemoclip

demonstrated that proposed device Hemoclip is substantially equivalent to Boston Scientific Corporation's currently marketed Resolution™ Hemostasis Clipping Device, K122660 and SureClip(TM) Repositionable Hemostasis Clip, Micro-Tech(Nanjing) Co., Ltd, K161463.

§ 876.4400 Hemorrhoidal ligator.

(a)
Identification. A hemorrhoidal ligator is a device used to cut off the blood flow to hemorrhoidal tissue by means of a ligature or band placed around the hemorrhoid.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). Except for a hemostatic metal clip intended for use in the gastrointestinal tract, the device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.