(90 days)
The EchoTip® Ultra Endoscopic Ultrasound Needle is used with an ultrasound endoscope for fine needle aspiration (FNA) of submucosal lesions, mediastinal masses, lymph nodes and intraperitoneal masses within or adjacent to the gastrointestinal tract.
The EchoTip ProCore® HD Ultrasound Biopsy Needle is used with an ultrasound endoscope for fine needle biopsy (FNB), of submucosal lesions, mediastinal masses, lymph nodes and intraperitoneal masses within or adjacent to the gastrointestinal tract.
Echotip® Ultra Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Needle for Olympus scopes: This device is used to sample targeted submucosal and extramural lesions within or adjacent to the tracheobronchial tree or gastrointestinal tract through the accessory channel of an ultrasound endoscope for Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA).
Echotip® Ultra Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Needle for Pentax scopes: This device is used to sample targeted submucosal and extramural lesions within or adjacent to the tracheobronchial tree through the accessory channel of an ultrasound endoscope for Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA).
Echotip Procore® Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Biopsy Needle for Olympus scopes: This device is used with an ultrasound endoscope for fine needle biopsy, (FNB), of submucosal and extramural lesions within or adjacent to the tracheobronchial tree or gastrointestinal tract.
Echotip Procore® Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Biopsy Needle for Pentax scopes: This device is used with an ultrasound endoscope for fine needle biopsy, (FNB), of submucosal and extramural lesions within or adjacent to the tracheobronchial tree.
EchoTip Ultra Endoscopic Ultrasound Needle: This Needle is used in conjunction with an ultrasound endoscope and is available in needle gauge sizes of 19, 22 and 25 Ga. The device comprises of a needle assembly and a syringe. The needle assembly consists of the needle cannula, stylet, sheath and handle. The stainless steel needle cannula has a dimpling pattern on the distal end to allow visualization of the needle tip under endoscopic ultrasound. The purpose of the needle cannula is for puncturing of the target site. The preloaded nitinol stylet is withdrawn from the needle when obtaining sample from the target site. The sheath covers the needle when it is not in use. The device handle allows for needle and sheath length adjustment. The syringe can aid in sample aspiration. The device is supplied sterile and is intended for single use. The device is for Rx use only.
EchoTip ProCore HD Ultrasound Biopsy Needle: This Needle is used in conjunction with an ultrasound endoscope and is available in needle gauge sizes of 19, 20, 22 and 25 ga. The device comprises of a needle assembly and a syringe. The needle assembly consists of the needle cannula, stylet, sheath and handle. The stainless steel needle cannula has a dimpling pattern on the distal end to allow visualization of the needle tip under endoscopic ultrasound. The needle cannula has a bevelled tip design and a notch. The purpose of the needle cannula is for puncturing/biopsy of the target site. The preloaded nitinol stylet is withdrawn from the needle for biopsy. Some variants have a stylet that coils when not in the needle. The sheath covers the needle when it is not in use. The device handle allows for needle and sheath length adjustment. The syringe can aid in tissue aspiration. The device is supplied sterile and is intended for single use. The device is for Rx use only.
EchoTip Ultra / ProCore Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Needle: These Needles are used in conjunction with an endobronchial ultrasound endoscope and is available with needle gauge sizes of 22 and 25 Ga. The device is composed of a needle assembly and a syringe. An adapter can also be supplied for use with endobronchial ultrasound endoscopes with metal non-Luer hubs. The needle assembly consists of the needle cannula, stylet, sheath and handle. The stainless steel needle cannula has a dimpling pattern on the distal end to allow visualization of the needle tip under endoscopic ultrasound. The needle cannula has a bevelled tip design and comes either with or without a notch. The purpose of the needle cannula is for puncturing/sampling of the target site. The needle is provided with a preloaded stylet which remains in place during advancement of the needle. The sheath covers the needle when the needle is retracted and not in use. The device handle allows for needle and sheath length adjustment. The stylet/syringe can aid in specimen retrieval. The device is supplied sterile and intended for single use only. The device is for Rx use only.
The provided text is a 510(k) Summary for medical devices, specifically various EchoTip ultrasound needles. It describes the devices, their indications for use, and a comparison to predicate devices, focusing on demonstrating substantial equivalence.
However, it does not contain acceptance criteria in the form of specific performance metrics (e.g., sensitivity, specificity, accuracy) for a device based on clinical or diagnostic outcomes, nor does it describe a study that uses such acceptance criteria to demonstrate the device meets them. This document is a regulatory submission focused on proving equivalence to previously cleared devices through non-clinical performance testing and technological comparison.
Therefore, I cannot extract the requested information in the format provided. The document outlines performance testing as part of Cook Ireland's design control system, but these are engineering/material tests, not studies against clinical acceptance criteria.
To elaborate on what is present in relation to performance, albeit not in the requested format:
Performance Data (Non-Clinical):
The document states that performance testing was conducted as per Cook Ireland's design control system. These tests include:
- Tensile testing
- Crumple testing
- Joint strength testing
- Finite element analysis
- Simulated use and drop testing
Purpose of these tests:
To support the safety of the modified devices and demonstrate that they should perform as intended, thereby supporting substantial equivalence to the predicate devices. These are engineering and material science tests, not clinical performance studies for diagnostic accuracy.
Missing Information (as per your request):
The document does not provide:
- A table of acceptance criteria and reported device performance related to diagnostic outcomes.
- Sample size used for a clinical test set, nor data provenance (country, retrospective/prospective).
- Number or qualifications of experts for ground truth establishment.
- Adjudication method for a clinical test set.
- Information about a multi-reader multi-case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study, effect size regarding human readers improving with/without AI assistance.
- Information about standalone (algorithm-only) performance.
- Type of ground truth used (expert consensus, pathology, outcome data) in a clinical context.
- Sample size for a training set.
- How ground truth for a training set was established.
This is expected as the submission is for needle devices, which are instruments used by clinicians, not AI/diagnostic algorithms with specific diagnostic performance metrics. The criteria for these devices are typically related to mechanical integrity, biocompatibility, and functional equivalence to similar devices already on the market.
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May 20, 2021
Cook Ireland Ltd. Jane Kennedy Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist O'Halloran Road. National Technology Park Limerick, Ireland
Re: K210476
Trade/Device Name: EchoTip Ultra Endoscopic Ultrasound Needle, EchoTip ProCore HD Ultrasound Biopsy Needle, EchoTip Ultra Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Needle, EchoTip ProCore Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Biopsy Needle Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.1075 Regulation Name: Gastroenterology-Urology Biopsy Instrument Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FCG Dated: February 12, 2021 Received: February 19, 2021
Dear Jane Kennedy:
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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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
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Sincerely,
Shanil P. Haugen, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT3A: Division of Renal, Gastrointestinal, Obesity and Transplant Devices OHT3: Office of GastroRenal, ObGyn, General Hospital and Urology 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) K210476
Device Name
Echotip® Ultra Endoscopic Ultrasound Needle, Echotip Procore® HD Ultrasound Biopsy Needle Echotip® Ultra Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Needle Echotip Procore® Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Biopsy Needle
Indications for Use (Describe)
The EchoTip® Ultra Endoscopic Ultrasound Needle is used with an ultrasound endoscope for fine needle aspiration (FNA) of submucosal lesions, mediastinal masses, lymph nodes and intraperitoneal masses within or adjacent to the gastrointestinal tract.
The EchoTip ProCore® HD Ultrasound Biopsy Needle is used with an ultrasound endoscope for fine needle biopsy (FNB), of submucosal lesions, mediastinal masses, lymph nodes and intraperitoneal masses within or adjacent to the gastrointestinal tract.
Echotip® Ultra Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Needle for Olympus scopes: This device is used to sample targeted submucosal and extramural lesions within or adjacent to the tracheobronchial tree or gastrointestinal tract through the accessory channel of an ultrasound endoscope for Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA).
Echotip® Ultra Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Needle for Pentax scopes: This device is used to sample targeted submucosal and extramural lesions within or adjacent to the tracheobronchial tree through the accessory channel of an ultrasound endoscope for Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA).
Echotip Procore® Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Biopsy Needle for Olympus scopes: This device is used with an ultrasound endoscope for fine needle biopsy, (FNB), of submucosal and extramural lesions within or adjacent to the tracheobronchial tree or gastrointestinal tract.
Echotip Procore® Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Biopsy Needle for Pentax scopes: This device is used with an ultrasound endoscope for fine needle biopsy, (FNB), of submucosal and extramural lesions within or adjacent to the tracheobronchial tree.
| 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
I. SUBMITTER
Cook Ireland Ltd. O' Halloran Road National Technology Park Limerick, V94 N8X2 Ireland
Phone: +353 61 334440 Fax: +353 61 334441
Contact: Jane Kennedy, Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Phone: +353 61 334440 Fax: +353 61 334441
Date Prepared: February 12th, 2021
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II. DEVICE
Trade Name of Device: EchoTip Ultra Endoscopic Ultrasound Needle
The model numbers are ECHO-19, ECHO-1-22, and ECHO-25.
Common or Usual Name: Endoscopic Ultrasound Needle (Biopsy Needle Kit)
Classification Name: Gastroenterology/Urology (21 CFR 876.1075)
Regulatory Class: II
Product Code: FCG
Trade Name of Device: EchoTip ProCore HD Ultrasound Biopsy Needle The model numbers are ECHO-HD-19-C. ECHO-HD-3-20-C. ECHO-HD-22-C. and ECHO-HD-25-C. Common or Usual Name: Endoscopic Ultrasound Needle (Biopsy Needle Kit) Classification Name: Gastroenterology/Urology (21 CFR 876.1075) Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FCG
Trade Name of Device: EchoTip Ultra Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Needle The model numbers are ECHO-HD-22-EBUS-O, ECHO-HD-22-EBUS-P, ECHO-HD-25-EBUS-O. and ECHO-HD-25-EBUS-P. (O = for use with Olympus scope, P = for use with Pentax scope) Common or Usual Name: Endoscopic Ultrasound Needle (Biopsy Needle Kit) Classification Name: Gastroenterology/Urology (21 CFR 876.1075) Regulatory Class: II
Product Code: FCG
Trade Name of Device: EchoTip ProCore Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Biopsy Needle
The model numbers are ECHO-HD-22-EBUS-O-C. ECHO-HD-22-EBUS-P-C, ECHO-HD-25-EBUS-O-C, and ECHO-HD-25-EBUS-P-C.
(O = for use with Olympus scope, P = for use with Pentax scope)
Common or Usual Name: Endoscopic Ultrasound Needle (Biopsy Needle Kit)
Classification Name: Gastroenterology/Urology (21 CFR 876.1075)
Regulatory Class: II
Product Code: FCG
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III. PREDICATE DEVICE
Endoscopic Ultrasound Needle, K083330 cleared on February 6th, 2009. EchoTip ProCore HD Ultrasound Biopsy Needle, K142688 cleared on December 194, 2014. EchoTip Ultra / ProCore Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Needle, K160229 cleared on March 21st, 2016.
The predicate devices detailed above have never been subject to a design related recall.
IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
EchoTip Ultra Endoscopic Ultrasound Needle
This Needle is used in conjunction with an ultrasound endoscope and is available in needle gauge sizes of 19, 22 and 25 Ga. The device comprises of a needle assembly and a syringe. The needle assembly consists of the needle cannula, stylet, sheath and handle. The stainless steel needle cannula has a dimpling pattern on the distal end to allow visualization of the needle tip under endoscopic ultrasound. The purpose of the needle cannula is for puncturing of the target site. The preloaded nitinol stylet is withdrawn from the needle when obtaining sample from the target site. The sheath covers the needle when it is not in use. The device handle allows for needle and sheath length adjustment. The syringe can aid in sample aspiration. The device is supplied sterile and is intended for single use. The device is for Rx use only.
EchoTip ProCore HD Ultrasound Biopsy Needle
This Needle is used in conjunction with an ultrasound endoscope and is available in needle gauge sizes of 19, 20, 22 and 25 ga. The device comprises of a needle assembly and a syringe. The needle assembly consists of the needle cannula, stylet, sheath and handle. The stainless steel needle cannula has a dimpling pattern on the distal end to allow visualization of the needle tip under endoscopic ultrasound. The needle cannula has a bevelled tip design and a notch. The purpose of the needle cannula is for puncturing/biopsy of the target site. The preloaded nitinol stylet is withdrawn from the needle for biopsy. Some variants have a stylet that coils when not in the needle. The sheath covers the needle when it is not in use. The device handle allows for needle and sheath length adjustment. The syringe can aid in tissue aspiration. The device is supplied sterile and is intended for single use. The device is for Rx use only.
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EchoTip Ultra / ProCore Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Needle
These Needles are used in conjunction with an endobronchial ultrasound endoscope and is available with needle gauge sizes of 22 and 25 Ga. The device is composed of a needle assembly and a syringe. An adapter can also be supplied for use with endobronchial ultrasound endoscopes with metal non-Luer hubs. The needle assembly consists of the needle cannula, stylet, sheath and handle. The stainless steel needle cannula has a dimpling pattern on the distal end to allow visualization of the needle tip under endoscopic ultrasound. The needle cannula has a bevelled tip design and comes either with or without a notch. The purpose of the needle cannula is for puncturing/sampling of the target site. The needle is provided with a preloaded stylet which remains in place during advancement of the needle. The sheath covers the needle when the needle is retracted and not in use. The device handle allows for needle and sheath length adjustment. The stylet/syringe can aid in specimen retrieval. The device is supplied sterile and intended for single use only. The device is for Rx use only.
| Subject Device | Predicate Device |
|---|---|
| The EchoTip Ultra Endoscopic UltrasoundNeedle is used with an ultrasound endoscope forfine needle aspiration (FNA) of submucosallesions, mediastinal masses, lymph nodes andintraperitoneal masses within or adjacent to thegastrointestinal tract. | EchoTip Ultra Ultrasound Needle(K083330): This device is intended to beused with an ultrasound endoscope fordelivery of injectable materials intotissues during endoscopic proceduresand fine needle aspiration (FNA) ofsubmucosal lesions, mediastinal masses,lymph nodes and intraperitoneal masseswithin or adjacent to the gastrointestinaltract.There were no new risks introduced asthe intended use of the subject devicefalls within the broader intended use ofthe predicate device cleared underK083330. |
| The EchoTip ProCore HD Ultrasound BiopsyNeedle is used with an ultrasound endoscope forfine needle biopsy (FNB), of submucosal lesions,mediastinal masses, lymph nodes andintraperitoneal masses within or adjacent to thegastrointestinal tract. | Unchanged from EchoTip ProCoreHD Ultrasound Biopsy Needle,K142688. |
INDICATIONS FOR USE V.
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| Subject Device | Predicate Device |
|---|---|
| Echotip® Ultra Endobronchial HighDefinition Ultrasound Needle for Olympusscopes: This device is used to sample targetedsubmucosal and extramural lesions within oradjacent to the tracheobronchial tree orgastrointestinal tract through the accessorychannel of an ultrasound endoscope for FineNeedle Aspiration (FNA). | Unchanged from EchoTip UltraEndobronchial High DefinitionUltrasound Needle, K160229. |
| Echotip® Ultra Endobronchial HighDefinition Ultrasound Needle for Pentaxscopes: This device is used to sample targetedsubmucosal and extramural lesions within oradjacent to the tracheobronchial tree through theaccessory channel of an ultrasound endoscope forFine Needle Aspiration (FNA). | Unchanged from EchoTip UltraEndobronchial High DefinitionUltrasound Needle, K160229. |
| Echotip Procore® Endobronchial HighDefinition Ultrasound Biopsy Needle forOlympus scopes: This device is used with anultrasound endoscope for fine needle biopsy,(FNB), of submucosal and extramural lesionswithin or adjacent to the tracheobronchial tree orgastrointestinal tract. | Unchanged from EchoTip ProCoreEndobronchial High DefinitionUltrasound Needle, K160229. |
| Echotip Procore® Endobronchial HighDefinition Ultrasound Biopsy Needle forPentax scopes: This device is used with anultrasound endoscope for fine needle biopsy,(FNB), of submucosal and extramural lesionswithin or adjacent to the tracheobronchial tree. | Unchanged from EchoTip ProCoreEndobronchial High DefinitionUltrasound Needle, K160229. |
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VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH A PREDICATE DEVICE
The modified devices are substantially equivalent to the currently marketed predicate devices, the Endoscopic Ultrasound Needle, K083330 cleared on February 6th, 2009, the EchoTip ProCore HD Ultrasound Biopsy Needle, K142688 cleared on December 19th, 2014 and the EchoTip Ultra / ProCore Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Needle, K160229 cleared on March 21st, 2016.
In brief, the modified devices are identical to their respective predicate devices with regard to the following:
- | Needle gauge size
- । Needle material
- | Needle length extension range
- Stylet wire material —
- Sheath length extension range
- -Sheath material
- | Handle (method of needle and sheath adjustment)
- Endoscope compatibility |
- Syringe —
- -Shelf life
- -Sterility (Ethylene oxide, EO)
- | For single use
- For professional use
- Principle of operation —
The following technological differences exist between the modified devices and the currently marketed predicate devices:
- । Dimensional changes to inner components of the handle.
- EchoTip Ultra / ProCore Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Needle: । Dimensional change to the Female Luer Lock Adaptor (FLLA) connector on the Olympus Adaptor.
- । EchoTip Ultra Endoscopic Ultrasound Needle: The stylet distal tip for the 22 Ga needle is changed from a bevelled tip to a ball tip and the stylet wire for the 19 Ga and 22 Ga needles are slightly reduced.
These differences in technological characteristics do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness.
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VII. PERFORMANCE DATA
A biocompatibility evaluation for the proposed modifications was conducted in accordance with 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" issued on September 4, 2020 and the International Standard ISO 10993-1: 2018 "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process," as recognised by FDA.
The device specific guidance document was consulted in preparing this premarket submission, Guidance for the Content of Premarket Notifications for Biopsy Devices Used in Gastroenterology and Urology.
Performance testing was performed as per Cook Ireland's design control system; the following tests were conducted:
- Tensile testing -
- -Crumple testing
- -Joint strength testing
- Finite element analysis -
- Simulated use and drop testing -
VIII. CONCLUSIONS
The non-clinical data supports the safety of the modified devices and demonstrates that the EchoTip Ultra Endoscopic Ultrasound Needle, the EchoTip ProCore HD Ultrasound Biopsy Needle and the EchoTip Ultra / ProCore Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Needle is safe and effective and should perform as intended in the specified use conditions. This nonclinical data supports the substantial equivalence of the EchoTip Ultra Endoscopic Ultrasound Needle, the EchoTip ProCore HD Ultrasound Biopsy Needle and the EchoTip Ultra / ProCore Endobronchial High Definition Ultrasound Needle to their respective predicate devices.
§ 876.1075 Gastroenterology-urology biopsy instrument.
(a)
Identification. A gastroenterology-urology biopsy instrument is a device used to remove, by cutting or aspiration, a specimen of tissue for microscopic examination. This generic type of device includes the biopsy punch, gastrointestinal mechanical biopsy instrument, suction biopsy instrument, gastro-urology biopsy needle and needle set, and nonelectric biopsy forceps. This section does not apply to biopsy instruments that have specialized uses in other medical specialty areas and that are covered by classification regulations in other parts of the device classification regulations.(b)
Classification. (1) Class II (performance standards).(2) Class I for the biopsy forceps cover and the non-electric biopsy forceps. The devices subject to this paragraph (b)(2) are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.