K Number
K180144
Device Name
Agile Esophageal Stent System
Date Cleared
2018-09-21

(246 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
878.3610
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The Agile Esophageal Stent System is intended for maintaining esophageal luminal patency in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors, and occlusion of concurrent esophageal fistulas.
Device Description
The Agile™ Esophageal Stent System is intended for the endoscopic placement of the selfexpanding nitinol stent for maintaining luminal patency in esophageal strictures. The flexible Agile Stent and through-the scope Delivery System allow for stent placement through direct visualization. The Agile™ Esophageal Stent System is supplied sterile. The Agile™ Stent is a flexible. MR conditional, self-expanding, braided nitinol stent. The proximal and distal ends of the stent have a flare which is larger in diameter than the stent body. The stent wires at each end of the flare are looped. A suture is threaded within the looped ends of both the proximal and distal stent flares to aid in repositioning during initial placement. The proposed Agile Stent is both fully and partially covered in a silicone covering. The Agile™ Stent comes preloaded and constrained in the delivery system. The delivery system consists of two coaxial shafts compatible with a minimum 3.7mm working channel of a therapeutic gastroscope. The exterior tube is used to constrain the stent before deployment and to reconstrain the stent after partial deployment. The delivery system has radiopaque and visual markers to aid the user in accurate stent placement. There are three visual markers on the delivery system handle to aid in the placement of the stent under endoscopic visualization and four radiopaque markers on the interior of the delivery system to aid in placement of the stent under fluoroscopic visualization.
More Information

No
The description focuses on the mechanical properties and delivery system of a stent, with no mention of AI or ML capabilities.

Yes

The device is intended for maintaining esophageal luminal patency in esophageal strictures and occluding concurrent esophageal fistulas, which are therapeutic interventions.

No

Explanation: The device, an esophageal stent system, is intended for maintaining luminal patency and occluding fistulas, which are therapeutic functions, not diagnostic ones. It is used for treatment, not for identifying a disease or condition.

No

The device description clearly details a physical medical device (stent and delivery system) and its components, not solely software.

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

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use is to maintain esophageal luminal patency and occlude fistulas in patients with malignant tumors. This is a therapeutic intervention performed directly on the patient's body.
  • Device Description: The device is a self-expanding stent and a delivery system for placing the stent within the esophagus. This is a medical device used for treatment, not for analyzing samples from the body.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: The description does not mention any analysis of biological samples (blood, tissue, etc.) or the use of reagents or assays to provide diagnostic information.

IVD devices are used to examine specimens derived from the human body to provide information for diagnostic, monitoring, or compatibility purposes. The Agile Esophageal Stent System is a therapeutic device used to treat a physical condition within the body.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The Agile™ Esophageal Stent System is intended for maintaining esophageal luminal patency in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors, and occlusion of concurrent esophageal fistulas.

Product codes

ESW

Device Description

The Agile™ Esophageal Stent System is intended for the endoscopic placement of the selfexpanding nitinol stent for maintaining luminal patency in esophageal strictures. The flexible Agile Stent and through-the scope Delivery System allow for stent placement through direct visualization. The Agile™ Esophageal Stent System is supplied sterile.

The Agile™ Stent is a flexible. MR conditional, self-expanding, braided nitinol stent. The proximal and distal ends of the stent have a flare which is larger in diameter than the stent body. The stent wires at each end of the flare are looped. A suture is threaded within the looped ends of both the proximal and distal stent flares to aid in repositioning during initial placement. The proposed Agile Stent is both fully and partially covered in a silicone covering.

The Agile™ Stent comes preloaded and constrained in the delivery system. The delivery system consists of two coaxial shafts compatible with a minimum 3.7mm working channel of a therapeutic gastroscope. The exterior tube is used to constrain the stent before deployment and to reconstrain the stent after partial deployment. The delivery system has radiopaque and visual markers to aid the user in accurate stent placement. There are three visual markers on the delivery system handle to aid in the placement of the stent under endoscopic visualization and four radiopaque markers on the interior of the delivery system to aid in placement of the stent under fluoroscopic visualization.

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

esophageal

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

The proposed Agile™ Esophageal Stent System successfully passed all pre-defined product specifications for the tests performed.
Bench Tests and Results:

  1. Guidewire Passage - Pass
  2. Trackability/Pushability - Pass
  3. Deployment and Reconstrainment - Pass
  4. Delivery System Removal - Pass
  5. Immediate Stent Opening - Pass
  6. Delivery System Withdrawal - Pass
  7. Stent Hoop Expansion and Compression Force - Pass
  8. Delivery System Working Length - Pass
  9. Delivery System Outer Diameter - Pass
  10. Visual Transition Zone Length - Pass
  11. Stent Foreshortening - Pass
  12. Final Unconstrained Stent Length - Pass
  13. Stent Flare Length - Pass
  14. Non-Covered Length (Partially Covered Codes Only) - Pass
  15. Stent Covering Length (Partially Covered Codes Only) - Pass
  16. Stent Diameter - Pass
  17. Flare Diameter - Pass
  18. Tip to Inner Member Bond Tensile - Pass
  19. Inner Jacket to Handle Assembly Tensile - Pass
  20. Reconstrainment Band to Inner Jacket Tensile - Pass
  21. Exterior Tube to Handle Bond Tensile - Pass
  22. Inner Jacket to Inner Member Bond Tensile - Pass
  23. Exterior Tube Transition Zone Tensile - Pass
  24. Suture Pull Strength Test - Pass
  25. Corrosion Testing - Pass
  26. Fatigue Testing - Pass
  27. Deployment Accuracy - Pass
  28. Magnetic Resonance Testing - Pass

Comparative Bench Testing:
29. Stent Hoop Expansion & Compression Force: Comparative bench testing was conducted on the Agile Esophageal Stent System and its substantially equivalent predicate device. The comparative testing demonstrated that the Stent Hoop Expansion and Compression Force of the Agile Esophageal Stents falls within the range of the currently marketed predicates for the propose stent diameters.

Key Metrics

Not Found

Predicate Device(s)

K091510/ K073266, K123205, K080838

Reference Device(s)

K091816

Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

Not Found

§ 878.3610 Esophageal prosthesis.

(a)
Identification. An esophageal prosthesis is a rigid, flexible, or expandable tubular device made of a plastic, metal, or polymeric material that is intended to be implanted to restore the structure and/or function of the esophagus. The metal esophageal prosthesis may be uncovered or covered with a polymeric material. This device may also include a device delivery system.(b)
Classification. Class II. The special control for this device is FDA's “Guidance for the Content of Premarket Notification Submissions for Esophageal and Tracheal Prostheses.”

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September 21, 2018

Boston Scientific Corporation Kayla Mackey Regulatory Affairs Specialist II 100 Boston Scientific Way Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752

Re: K180144

Trade/Device Name: Agile Esophageal Stent System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.3610 Regulation Name: Esophageal Prosthesis Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: ESW Dated: August 22, 2018 Received: August 23, 2018

Dear Kayla Mackey:

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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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for Benjamin R. Fisher, Ph.D. Director Division of Reproductive, Gastro-Renal, and Urological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120
Expiration Date: 06/30/2020
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510(k) Number (if known)Unknown K180144
Device NameAgile Esophageal Stent System
Indications for Use (Describe)The Agile Esophageal Stent System is intended for maintaining esophageal luminal patency in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors, and occlusion of concurrent esophageal fistulas.
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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SECTION 5: 510(K) SUMMARY

1. Submitter:

Boston Scientific Corporation 100 Boston Scientific Way Marlborough, MA 01752

Kayla Mackey Regulatory Affairs Specialist II Telephone: 508-683-4534 Fax: 508-683-5939

Date Prepared: January 16, 2018

2. Device:

Trade Name:Agile™ Esophageal Stent System
Classification Name:Esophageal Prosthesis
Regulation Number:21 CFR 878.3610
Product Code:ESW
Classification:Class II

3. Predicate Device(s):

| Trade Name: | Wallflex Esophageal Fully &
Partially Covered Stent System |
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| 510(k) Number: | K091510/ K073266 |
| Classification Name: | Esophageal Prosthesis |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 878.3610 |
| Product Code: | ESW |
| Classification: | Class II |
| Trade Name: | Taewoong Niti-S Esophageal TTS
Stent |
| 510(k) Number: | K123205 |
| Classification Name: | Esophageal Prosthesis |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 878.3610 |
| Product Code: | ESW |
| Classification: | Class II |
| Trade Name: | Merit Alimaxx-ES Esophageal
Stent |
| 510(k) Number: | K080838 |

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Classification Name: Regulation Number: Product Code: Classification:

Esophageal Prosthesis 21 CFR 878.3610 ESW Class II

Reference Device:

Trade Name: 510(k) Number: Classification Name: Regulation Number: Product Code: Classification:

Ultraflex Esophageal NG Stent System K091816 Esophageal Prosthesis 21 CFR 878.3610 ESW Class II

4. Device Description:

The Agile™ Esophageal Stent System is intended for the endoscopic placement of the selfexpanding nitinol stent for maintaining luminal patency in esophageal strictures. The flexible Agile Stent and through-the scope Delivery System allow for stent placement through direct visualization. The Agile™ Esophageal Stent System is supplied sterile.

The Agile™ Stent is a flexible. MR conditional, self-expanding, braided nitinol stent. The proximal and distal ends of the stent have a flare which is larger in diameter than the stent body. The stent wires at each end of the flare are looped. A suture is threaded within the looped ends of both the proximal and distal stent flares to aid in repositioning during initial placement. The proposed Agile Stent is both fully and partially covered in a silicone covering.

The Agile™ Stent comes preloaded and constrained in the delivery system. The delivery system consists of two coaxial shafts compatible with a minimum 3.7mm working channel of a therapeutic gastroscope. The exterior tube is used to constrain the stent before deployment and to reconstrain the stent after partial deployment. The delivery system has radiopaque and visual markers to aid the user in accurate stent placement. There are three visual markers on the delivery system handle to aid in the placement of the stent under endoscopic visualization and four radiopaque markers on the interior of the delivery system to aid in placement of the stent under fluoroscopic visualization.

Table 5-1: Agile Partially Covered Stent Sizes
UPNStent Size
Stent DiameterStent LengthFlare Diameter
M0051720014mm62 mm19mm
M0051721014mm102 mm19mm
M0051722014mm119 mm19mm
M0051723014mm148 mm19mm
M0051724018mm59 mm23mm
M0051725018mm97 mm23mm
M0051726018mm119 mm23mm
M0051727018mm149 mm23mm

Proposed Model Configurations:

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Table 5-1: Agile Partially Covered Stent Sizes
UPNStent Size
Stent DiameterStent LengthFlare Diameter
M0051728023mm62 mm28mm
M0051729023mm101 mm28mm
M0051730023mm120 mm28mm
M0051731023mm150 mm28mm
Table 5-2: Agile Fully Covered Stent Sizes
UPNStent Size
Stent DiameterStent LengthFlare Diameter
M0051740014mm62 mm19mm
M0051741014mm102 mm19mm
M0051742014mm119 mm19mm
M0051743014mm148 mm19mm
M0051744018mm59 mm23mm
M0051745018mm97 mm23mm
M0051746018mm119 mm23mm
M0051747018mm149 mm23mm
M0051748023mm62 mm28mm
M0051749023mm101 mm28mm
M0051750023mm120mm28mm
M0051751023mm150mm28mm

5. Indications for Use:

The Agile™ Esophageal Stent System is intended for maintaining esophageal luminal patency in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors, and occlusion of concurrent esophageal fistulas.

6. Technological Characteristics

The intended use of the proposed Agile™ Esophageal Stent System is identical to the predicate Wallflex Esophageal Fully and Partially Covered Stent System. Taewoong Niti-S TTS Esophageal Stent, and Merit Alimaxx-ES Esophageal Stent.

The proposed Agile™ Esophageal Stent Delivery system is similiar to the predicate Taewoong Niti-S TTS Esophageal delivery system in overall length and working length, outer diameter, method of placement, and guidewire compatibility.

The proposed Agile™ Esophageal Stent is similar to the predicate Wallflex Esophageal Fully and Partially Covered Stents, Taewoong Niti-S TTS Esophageal Stents, and Merit Alimaxx-ES Esophageal Stents in terms of performance, stent diameter, and stent length. The

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stent materials are similar between the proposed Agile Esophageal Stent System and the predicate Wallflex Esophageal Fully and Partially Covered Stents.

7. Biocompatibility Analysis

The following biocompatibility tests have been completed for the proposed Agile Esophageal Fully Covered Stent System.

Table 5-3 Summary of Agile Esophageal Fully Covered Stent Biocompatibility Testing
TestResults
MEM Elution Cytotoxicity/Part 5Pass
Sub-acute (Subchronic)/Part 11/ Intravenous ToxicityPass
Guinea Pig Maximization Sensitization/Part 10Pass
Intracutaneous Reactivity/Part 10Pass
Sub-acute (Subchronic)/Part 11/ Intraperitoneal ToxicityPass
Materials Mediated Rabbit Pyrogen/Part 11Pass
Ames Mutagenicity/ Part 3Pass
Acute Systemic Injection/Part 11Pass
Mouse Lymphoma / Part 3Pass
Analytical Testing/ Part 18 (NVR; GCMS; LC-MS; ICPMS;
HS-GC-MS)Pass
Implantation (Intramuscular)/ Part 6
(4weeks)Pass
Implantation (Intramuscular)/ Part 6
(13 weeks)Pass
TestResults
MEM Elution Cytotoxicity/Part 5Pass
Intracutaneous Reactivity/Part 10Pass
Guinea Pig Maximization Sensitization/Part 10Pass
Analytical testingPass

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Ultraflex Esophageal NG Stent System (K091816) was used as a reference device to support the biocompatibility of the Agile Esophageal Partially Covered Stent. The following biocompatibility tests have been leveraged from Ultraflex Esophgeal NG Stent System (K091816).

Table 5-5 Summary of Ultraflex Esophageal NG Stent System Biocompatibility Testing
TestResults
CytotoxicityPass
SensitizationPass
Intracutaneous ReactivityPass
Systemic Toxicity- Acute Systemic ToxicityPass
Subacute Toxicity- IntravenousPass
Subacute Toxicity- IntraperitonealPass
Genotoxicity- Ames AssayPass
Mouse LymphomaPass
Mouse Lymphoma / Part 3Pass
Implantation (12 weeks)Pass
USP PhysiochemicalPass

8. Performance Data

The proposed Agile™ Esophageal Stent System successfully passed all pre-defined product specifications for the tests performed. Below is a summary of the tests performed on the Agile Esophageal Stent System:

Table 5-6 Summary of Bench Tests and Results
No.TestResults
(Pass/Fail)
1Guidewire PassagePass
2Trackability/PushabilityPass
3Deployment and ReconstrainmentPass
4Delivery System RemovalPass
5Immediate Stent OpeningPass
6Delivery System WithdrawalPass
7Stent Hoop Expansion and Compression ForcePass
8Delivery System Working LengthPass
9Delivery System Outer DiameterPass
10Visual Transition Zone LengthPass
11Stent ForeshorteningPass
12Final Unconstrained Stent LengthPass
13Stent Flare LengthPass

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14Non-Covered Length (Partially Covered Codes Only)Pass
15Stent Covering Length (Partially Covered Codes Only)Pass
16Stent DiameterPass
17Flare DiameterPass
18Tip to Inner Member Bond TensilePass
19Inner Jacket to Handle Assembly TensilePass
20Reconstrainment Band to Inner Jacket TensilePass
21Exterior Tube to Handle Bond TensilePass
22Inner Jacket to Inner Member Bond TensilePass
23Exterior Tube Transition Zone TensilePass
24Suture Pull Strength TestPass
25Corrosion TestingPass
26Fatigue TestingPass
27Deployment AccuracyPass
28Magnetic Resonance TestingPass
Table 5-7 Summary of the Comparative Bench Tests
No.Test
29Stent Hoop Expansion & Compression Force

9. Comparative Bench Testing

Comparative bench testing was conducted on the Agile Esophageal Stent System and its substantially equivalent predicate device. The comparative testing demonstrated that the Stent Hoop Expansion and Compression Force of the Agile Esophageal Stents falls within the range of the currently marketed predicates for the propose stent diameters.

Conclusion:

The information Boston Scientific provided in this submission demonstrates that the proposed Agile Esophageal Stent System is substantially equivalent to the currently cleared predicate devices thru the design and performance characteristics and indication for use.