K Number
K200420
Device Name
Echelon Contour Curved Cutter with blue reload, Echelon Contour Curved Cutter with green reload, Echelon Contour Curved Cutter reload, Blue, Echelon Contour Curved Cutter reload, Green
Date Cleared
2020-06-29

(130 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
878.4750
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The Echelon Contour™ Curved Cutter with Reload is intended for transection in colorectal surgical procedures.
Device Description
The Echelon Contour™ Curved Cutter Stapler with reload is a multifire, single patient use device with a curved head that cuts and staples. The device will provide ligation of colorectal structures when permanent ligation is required. The device delivers four staggered rows of titanium staples, with a knife between the second and third row of staples, and staples and creates a 40 mm curved transection. The device is designed with a feature which prevents closing if a used reload is in the instrument. Another feature is provided to prevent firing unless the closure trigger is latched in the closed position. A retaining pin holds tissue in place and can be positioned either manually or by squeezing the closure trigger. The instrument is preloaded with a either a blue or green reload. The instrument may be further loaded for a maximum of six firings per instrument during a single procedure. Each reload includes a knife blade with two staggered rows of staples on each side, an anvil, a yellow cutting washer, a retaining pin, and a staple retainer.
More Information

No
The description focuses on mechanical features and performance, with no mention of AI or ML.

No
The device is described as a surgical stapler used for transection and ligation of colorectal structures, which is an interventional function, not a therapeutic one.

No

The device is a surgical stapler intended for transection and ligation in colorectal surgical procedures, not for diagnosing conditions.

No

The device description clearly details a physical surgical stapler with mechanical components (staples, knife, triggers, pins, etc.) and does not mention any software functionality.

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

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use is for "transection in colorectal surgical procedures." This describes a surgical tool used directly on the patient's tissue during a procedure.
  • Device Description: The description details a surgical stapler that cuts and staples tissue. This is a mechanical surgical instrument.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: IVD devices are used to examine specimens (like blood, urine, or tissue) outside of the body to provide information about a patient's health. This device does not interact with specimens in this way.

The device is clearly a surgical instrument used for a specific surgical procedure.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The Echelon Contour™ Curved Cutter with Reload is intended for transection in colorectal surgical procedures.

Product codes

GDW, GAG

Device Description

The Echelon Contour™ Curved Cutter Stapler with reload is a multifire, single patient use device with a curved head that cuts and staples. The device will provide ligation of colorectal structures when permanent ligation is required.
The device delivers four staggered rows of titanium staples, with a knife between the second and third row of staples, and staples and creates a 40 mm curved transection. The device is designed with a feature which prevents closing if a used reload is in the instrument. Another feature is provided to prevent firing unless the closure trigger is latched in the closed position. A retaining pin holds tissue in place and can be positioned either manually or by squeezing the closure trigger.
The instrument is preloaded with a either a blue or green reload. The instrument may be further loaded for a maximum of six firings per instrument during a single procedure.
Each reload includes a knife blade with two staggered rows of staples on each side, an anvil, a yellow cutting washer, a retaining pin, and a staple retainer.

Mentions image processing

Not Found

Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Input Imaging Modality

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Anatomical Site

colorectal

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)

Bench testing included:

  • Leak Onset Pressure Equivalency
  • Formed Staple Height (FSH) Equivalency
  • Staple Line Integrity and Staple Form Quality Equivalency
  • Force to Close
  • Force to Fire
  • Handle Performance Characterization
    Key results: The new device was shown to have equivalent performance to the predicate device in all the bench tests conducted.

Biocompatibility testing was performed based on ISO 10993-1:2018. All in vitro and in vivo testing was conducted in accordance with 21 CFR 58. Tests included:

  • ISO Cytotoxicity
  • ISO Sensitization
  • ISO Irritation (Intracutaneous Reactivity)
  • ISO Acute Systemic Toxicity
  • USP Material Mediated Pyrogenicity
    Key results: There were no findings of toxicological concern.

Accelerated Aging Stability: Device performance was maintained for the proposed shelf life.

Sterilization: Pyrogen testing showed minimal to no risk for the staples with respect to the presence of endotoxins.

Animal Study:

  • Hemostasis study
  • Survival study
    Both studies were conducted in accordance with 21 CFR 58.
    Key results: The new device was shown to have equivalent performance to the predicate device in the preclinical tests conducted.

Clinical Studies: Not included.

MR Safety Information: Non-clinical testing demonstrated the staples in the device are MR conditional.

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

Not Found

Predicate Device(s)

K091322, K062869, K040038

Reference Device(s)

K131663, K112056

Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

Not Found

§ 878.4750 Implantable staple.

(a)
Identification. An implantable staple is a staple-like device intended to connect internal tissues to aid healing. It is not absorbable.(b)
Classification. Class II.

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June 29, 2020

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC % Ruth James Senior Regulatory Affairs Program Lead Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. 4545 Creek Rd Cincinnati, Ohio 45252

Re: K200420

Trade/Device Name: Echelon Contour Curved Cutter with blue reload, Echelon Contour Curyed Cutter with green reload, Echelon Contour Curved Cutter reload, Blue, Echelon Contour Curved Cutter reload, Green

Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4750 Regulation Name: Implantable Staple Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GDW, GAG Dated: February 18, 2020 Received: February 20, 2020

Dear Ruth James:

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/cdrl/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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Sincerely.

For Cindy Chowdhury, Ph.D., M.B.A. Assistant Director DHT4B: Division of Infection Control and Plastic 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) K200420

Device Name

Echelon Contour™ Curved Cutter Stapler with Reload

Indications for Use (Describe)

The Echelon Contour™ Curved Cutter with Reload is intended for transection in colorectal surgical procedures.

Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

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

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510(k) Summary

| Submitter Information: | Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC
475 Calle Street
Guaynabo, PR 00969 |

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Application Correspondent

Ruth James MSc, RAC Sr. Regulatory Affairs Program Lead Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC. Telephone: (513) 337-3118 Fax: (513) 337-1122 Email: rjames15@its.jnj.com

Date Prepared February 18, 2020

Device Trade Name:Echelon Contour™ Curved Cutter Stapler with Reload
Models:GCS40B, GCS40G, GCR40B, GCR40G
Device Common Name:Cutter/Stapler
Classification Regulation:21 CFR 878.4750; Implantable Staple
Device Class:II
Panel:79, General & Plastic Surgery
Classification (Product) Code:GDW

Legally Marketed Predicate Device: CONTOUR™ Curved Cutter Stapler and Reload (cleared under K091322, K062869, K040038)

This predicate has not been subject to a design-related recall. Echelon Endoscopic Linear Cutter Reload, Black (K131663, K112056) was used as reference device in this submission for MRI Compatibility.

De vice Description

The Echelon Contour™ Curved Cutter Stapler with reload is a multifire, single patient use device with a curved head that cuts and staples. The device will provide ligation of colorectal structures when permanent ligation is required.

The device delivers four staggered rows of titanium staples, with a knife between the second and third row of staples, and staples and creates a 40 mm curved transection. The device is designed with a feature which prevents closing if a used reload is in the instrument.

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Another feature is provided to prevent firing unless the closure trigger is latched in the closed position. A retaining pin holds tissue in place and can be positioned either manually or by squeezing the closure trigger.

The instrument is preloaded with a either a blue or green reload. The instrument may be further loaded for a maximum of six firings per instrument during a single procedure.

Each reload includes a knife blade with two staggered rows of staples on each side, an anvil, a yellow cutting washer, a retaining pin, and a staple retainer.

Indications for Use

The Echelon Contour™ Curved Cutter with Reload is intended for transection and resection in colorectal surgical procedures.

The Indications for Use statement for the new device is not identical to the predicate device; however, the differences do not alter the intended therapeutic use of the device nor do they affect the safety and effectiveness of the device relative to the predicate.

Comparison of technological characteristics with the predicate de vice

At a high level, the subject and predicate devices are based on the following same technological elements:

  • Intended Use
  • Indications for use are within the already cleared indications for predicate device
  • Device design and operation is the same
  • . Same open staple is used in both devices

The following technological differences exist between the subject and predicate devices:

  • The reloads are designed with new Gripping Surface (GST) features and a new 3D final . staple shape

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Performance Data

The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.

Bench Testing

Bench testing included the following tests:

  • . Leak Onset Pressure Equivalency
  • Formed Staple Height (FSH) Equivalency
  • Staple Line Integrity and Staple Form Quality Equivalency .
  • . Force to Close
  • Force to Fire
  • Handle Performance Characterization

The new device was shown to have equivalent performance to the predicate device in all the bench tests conducted. The data generated by each test supports a finding of substantial equivalence of the new device to the predicate device.

Biocompatibility testing

The biocompatibility of materials used in the Echelon Contour™ Curved Cutter Stapler with Reload was evaluated based on ISO 10993-1:2018, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices -Part 1: Evaluation and Testing", and on FDA guidance "Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1. "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process", issued on June 16, 2016.

All in vitro and in vivo testing performed on materials was conducted in accordance with applicable requirements in the FDA's Good Laboratory Practice Standard (21 CFR 58).

The battery of testing included the following tests:

  • . ISO Cytotoxicity
  • . ISO Sensitization
  • ISO Irritation (Intracutaneous Reactivity)
  • ISO Acute Systemic Toxicity .
  • . USP Material Mediated Pyrogenicity

There were no findings of toxicological concern, for the new devices, with testing conducted per ISO 10993-1:2018.

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Accelerated Aging Stability

Testing was performed on new devices that have been exposed to environmental and accelerated aging preconditioning. Device performance was maintained for the proposed shelf life.

Sterilization

Pyrogen testing was conducted. The pyrogen testing and the risk assessment showed there is minimal to no risk for the staples with respect to the presence of endotoxins.

Animal Study

The following studies were included in this submission:

  • . Hemostasis study
  • . Survival study

Both studies were conducted in accordance with applicable requirements in the FDA's Good Laboratory Practice Standard (21 CFR 58).

The new device was shown to have equivalent performance to the predicate device in the preclinical tests conducted. The data generated by each test supports a finding of substantial equivalence of the new device to the predicate device.

Clinical Studies This submission does not include data from Clinical Studies.

MR Safety Information

Non-clinical testing demonstrated the staples in the device are MR conditional.

Performance Data summary

The conclusions of the testing demonstrate that the new device performs substantially equivalent to the predicate device and does not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness.

Overall Conclusions

The non-clinical data included in this submission support the stapler is as safe as the predicate device and demonstrate that the Echelon Contour™ Curved Cutter Stapler with Reload should perform as intended in the specified use conditions and perform comparably to the predicate device that is currently marketed for the same intended use