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No
The summary describes a standard electrosurgical system with proprietary software for energy control, but there is no mention of AI or ML capabilities.
Yes
The device is intended to provide microwave energy for coagulation (ablation) of soft tissue, which is a therapeutic intervention.
No
Explanation: The device is described as an electrosurgical system that provides microwave energy for coagulation (ablation) of soft tissue. Its function is to modify tissue through energy delivery, not to diagnose conditions or diseases.
No
The device description clearly outlines multiple hardware components including an Electrosurgical Generator, Footswitch, Interface Cable, and the NP1 Instrument itself, which contains physical elements like a shaft, antenna, and tip. While the generator incorporates proprietary software, the device as a whole is a system comprising both hardware and software.
Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).
Here's why:
- Intended Use: The intended use is for "coagulation (ablation) of soft tissue" using microwave energy. This is a therapeutic procedure performed directly on the patient's tissue.
- Device Description: The device is an electrosurgical system that delivers energy to tissue via an instrument. This is consistent with a surgical or therapeutic device, not a device used to examine specimens from the body.
- Lack of IVD Characteristics: There is no mention of analyzing samples (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) or providing diagnostic information based on such analysis. The device's function is to physically alter tissue.
IVD devices are used to examine specimens derived from the human body to provide information for diagnostic, monitoring, or compatibility purposes. This device's function is entirely different.
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Intended Use / Indications for Use
The Creo Electrosurgical System is intended to provide microwave energy for coagulation (ablation) of soft tissue and is for use only with compatible Creo Medical instruments and accessories.
The System is not intended for use in cardiac procedures.
The NP1 instrument, when used with the Creo Medical Electrosurgical System, is intended for use in coagulation (ablation) of soft tissue.
The NP1 Instrument is not intended for use in cardiac procedures.
Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)
NEY
Device Description
The Creo Medical Electrosurgical System with NP1 Accessory includes the following:
- . NP1 Instrument
- . Electrosurgical Generator
- . Footswitch
- Interface Cable with Sterile Sheaths
The Electrosurgical Generator is designed to deliver bipolar radiofrequency (RF) energy and microwave (MW) energy for the purpose of cutting and coagulating tissue. Only the microwave output is used to power the NP1 Instrument. The Electrosurgical Generator output is actuated via a two-pedal Footswitch. One pedal activates the bipolar RF energy output for cutting; the other pedal activates the MW energy output for coagulation. The Electrosurgical Generator incorporates proprietary software developed by Creo Medical for generating and controlling the two energies delivered. The Electrosurgical Generator and Footswitch are non-sterile and reusable.
The single-use Interface Cable connects compatible Creo electrosurgical instruments to the Electrosurgical Generator and is supplied with a sterile sheath that is fitted over its distal end during use to minimize the potential for contamination of the sterile field.
The sterile, single-use NP1 soft tissue ablation accessory (Instrument) consists of a handle, 1.4 m long x 2.7 mm diameter shaft, active nitinol antenna and pointed ceramic tip. Stainless-steel bipolar electrodes separated by dielectric materials couple microwave energy to target tissue when NP1 is in use. NP1 is only compatible for use with the Creo Medical Electrosurgical System, and the System is only intended for use with compatible Creo instruments and accessories.
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
soft tissue
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)
- Biocompatibility evaluation: Conducted in accordance with ISO 10993-1:2009 and the FDA guidance document, "Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process: Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff," issued by the FDA on June 16, 2016. The antenna assembly of NP1 and the distal portion of its shaft are categorized as externally communicating with limited (
§ 878.4400 Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories.
(a)
Identification. An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories is a device intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current.(b)
Classification. Class II.
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October 28, 2020
Creo Medical Ltd. % Phil Triolo President and Senior Consultant Phil Triolo and Associates LC 86 Skycrest Lane Salt Lake City, Utah 84108
Re: K200003
Trade/Device Name: Creo Electrosurgical System with NP1 Accessory Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical Cutting And Coagulation Device And Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NEY Dated: December 29, 2019 Received: September 21, 2020
Dear Phil Triolo:
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.
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
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Sincerely,
for Long Chen, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT4A: Division of General Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K200003
Device Name
Creo Electrosurgical System with NP1 Accessory
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Creo Electrosurgical System is intended to provide microwave energy for coagulation (ablation) of soft tissue and is for use only with compatible Creo Medical instruments and accessories.
The System is not intended for use in cardiac procedures.
The NP1 instrument, when used with the Creo Medical Electrosurgical System, is intended for use in coagulation (ablation) of soft tissue.
The NP1 Instrument is not intended for use in cardiac procedures.
| 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
Date Prepared: October 26, 2020
1. SUBMITTER
- 510(k) Sponsor: Creo Medical Ltd Creo House, Unit 2, Beaufort Park Way Chepstow NP16 5UH United Kingdom
- Contact Persons: Phil Triolo, PhD, RAC President and Senior Consultant Phil Triolo and Associates LC Phone: 801-699-9846 / Email: philt@philt.com Shaun Preston Senior Design and Development Engineer Creo Medical Ltd. +44 1291 606005 (office) / +44 7539 732362 (mobile) Email:
- Prepared By: Phil Triolo and Associates, LC 86 Skycrest Lane SLC UT 84108
2. DEVICE
| Trade/Device Name: | Creo Electrosurgical System with NP1 Accessory | |
|---|---|---|
| Common Name: | Electrosurgical System | |
| Classification Name: | Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories | |
| Regulation number: | CFR 878.4400 | |
| Product Code: | NEY (Class II) |
3. PREDICATE DEVICES
K163105 Emprint Ablation System
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 4.
The Creo Medical Electrosurgical System with NP1 Accessory includes the following:
- . NP1 Instrument
- . Electrosurgical Generator
- . Footswitch
- Interface Cable with Sterile Sheaths
The Electrosurgical Generator is designed to deliver bipolar radiofrequency (RF) energy and microwave (MW) energy for the purpose of cutting and coagulating tissue. Only the microwave output is used to power the NP1 Instrument. The Electrosurgical Generator output is actuated via a two-pedal Footswitch. One pedal activates the bipolar RF energy output for cutting; the other pedal activates the MW energy output for coagulation. The Electrosurgical Generator incorporates proprietary software developed by Creo Medical for generating and controlling the two energies delivered. The Electrosurgical Generator and Footswitch are non-sterile and reusable.
The single-use Interface Cable connects compatible Creo electrosurgical instruments to the Electrosurgical Generator and is supplied with a sterile sheath that is fitted over its distal end during use to minimize the potential for contamination of the sterile field.
The sterile, single-use NP1 soft tissue ablation accessory (Instrument) consists of a handle, 1.4 m long x 2.7 mm diameter shaft, active nitinol antenna and pointed ceramic tip. Stainless-steel bipolar electrodes separated by dielectric materials couple microwave energy to target tissue when NP1 is in use. NP1 is only compatible for use with the Creo Medical Electrosurgical System, and the System is only intended for use with compatible Creo instruments and accessories.
5. INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Creo Electrosurqical System is intended to provide microwave energy for coagulation (ablation) of soft tissue and is for use only with compatible Creo Medical instruments and accessories.
The System is not intended for use in cardiac procedures.
The NP1 instrument, when used with the Creo Medical Electrosurgical System, is intended for use in coagulation (ablation) of soft tissue.
The NP1 Instrument is not intended for use in cardiac procedures.
6. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICES
The Electrosurgical Generator (when used to power the NP1 Instrument) is designed to provide microwave energy at 5.8 GHz. The generator output voltage, power, current, duty cycle, and duration are under the control of software and hardware circuits to assure the energy delivered to the NP1 instrument via the Interface Cable is within specifications. When NP1 is connected to the Electrosurgical Generator and selected for use using either the Footswitch or membrane switches on the Generator, only microwave energy is delivered.
The NP1 Instrument is a flexible electrosuraical accessory that employs stainless-steel bipolar electrodes separated by dielectric materials to couple microwave energy delivered by the generator to target tissue as directed by the user. NP1 is only compatible for use with the Creo Medical Electrosurgical System, and the System is only intended for use with compatible Creo instruments and accessories.
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Creo Electrosurgical System with NP1 Accessory
K200003
The subject and predicate devices are based on the following same technological elements, as both systems use microwave energy to effect ablation of soft tissue. Both devices utilize the fundamental mechanism for electromagnetic energy coupling to tissue employed by all microwave-powered ablation devices. The interaction between the microwave electromagnetic fields and soft tissue primarily results in rapid oscillation of dipolar water molecules, frictional resistance to such movement, and resultant active localized tissue heating. Thermal conduction, due to the temperature gradient created by the active tissue heating region, results in adjacent tissue heating (thermal spread). The mechanism of microwave energy absorption is known as dielectric heating. For a specified tissue type and microwave frequency, the rate of microwave energy absorption is predictable, which allows for control of the energy absorption and subsequent thermal effects.
The following technological differences between the subject and predicate devices were compared:
| Difference | Evidence supporting substantial equivalence |
|---|---|
| The NP1 Instrument is supplied with pulsed | |
| 62 W microwave power at 5.8 GHz | |
| whereas the predicate antenna is supplied | |
| with microwave power at 2.45 GHz | Results of simulated use studies conducted in ex |
| vivo muscle, liver, and kidney tissue were used to | |
| characterize the ablation volumes created by the | |
| new and predicate systems, which have been | |
| determined to be equivalent. | |
| The predicate antenna is actively cooled by | |
| water circulated through the antenna; NP1 | |
| is not cooled. | Evaluations in ex vivo bovine tissue demonstrate |
| that the temperature of applied parts does not | |
| exceed permissible limits and that no non-target | |
| tissue is thermally injured as a result of NP1 | |
| treatments at its maximum power setting. | |
| Different patient-contacting materials | Results of biocompatibility and performance |
| evaluations demonstrate an acceptable biological | |
| risk and that acceptance criteria are met. | |
| NP1 Interface Cable is single use, | |
| predicate cable is reusable | Both cables conduct microwave energy for ablation |
| and neither poses a significant risk for infection. | |
| NP1 System is controlled by software and | |
| hardware, predicate only by hardware | EMC, electrical safety, and verification test results |
| demonstrate acceptable safety and performance. |
7. PERFORMANCE DATA
The system meets all design specifications, risk mitigation requirements, and applicable medical device standard requirements.
Sterilization/Shelf-life
Per ISO 11135 and AAMI TIR28 standard evaluation, the NP1 Sterility Assurance Level is 10°
The shelf-life for the NP1 Instrument is 6 months. The Interface Sheath is 3 years.
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Creo Electrosurgical System with NP1 Accessory
Biocompatibility
The biocompatibility evaluation for the NP1 Instrument was conducted in accordance with ISO 10993-1:2009 and the FDA guidance document, Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process: Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff," issued by the FDA on June 16, 2016.
According to Table A.1: Biocompatibility Evaluation Endpoints in the FDA Biocompatibility Guidance, the antenna assembly of NP1 and the distal portion of its shaft are categorized, from a biological risk perspective, as externally communicating with limited (