(218 days)
No
The device description and performance studies focus on the physical and biological properties of the microspheres, with no mention of AI or ML for image analysis, treatment planning, or any other function.
Yes
The device is intended to be used for the embolization of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and hypervascular tumors, which is a therapeutic intervention aimed at treating medical conditions.
No
HRSpheres Narrow-Size Embolic Microspheres are used for embolization, which is a therapeutic procedure to block blood supply. They are designed to treat conditions like arteriovenous malformations and hypervascular tumors by shrinking them, not to diagnose them.
No
The device description clearly states that the device is composed of physical microspheres made from modified PVA materials, which are delivered via catheter. This is a physical medical device, not a software-only device.
Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).
Here's why:
- Intended Use: The intended use is for the embolization of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and hypervascular tumors. This is a therapeutic procedure performed within the body to block blood vessels.
- Device Description: The device is a physical material (microspheres) delivered via catheter to a target area within the body.
- IVD Definition: In vitro diagnostics are tests performed on samples taken from the human body (like blood, urine, or tissue) to detect diseases, conditions, or infections. This device does not perform any such testing.
The device is an implantable medical device used for therapeutic purposes.
N/A
Intended Use / Indications for Use
HRSpheres Narrow-Size Embolic Microspheres are intended to be used for the embolization of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and hypervascular tumors, including uterine fibroids.
Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)
KRD, NAJ
Device Description
HRSpheres Narrow-Size Embolic Microspheres are compressible hydrogel microspheres with a regular shape, smooth surface, and calibrated size, which are formed as a result of chemical modification on polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) materials. HRSpheres Narrow-Size Embolic Microspheres consist of a macromer derived from PVA, and are hydrophilic, non-resorbable, and are available in a variety of diameters ranging from 70 - 1,200 um. The preservation solution is 0.9% sodium chloride solution. The water content of a fully polymerized microsphere is 91% ~ 94%. Microspheres are compressible to enable smooth delivery through the indicated delivery catheter. The HRSpheres are available in dyed (blue) and clear (undyed with natural color). Blue-dyed microspheres aid in the visualization of the microspheres in the delivery syringe. HRSpheres Narrow-Size Embolic Microspheres are packaged in sterile sealed glass vials for single use only and available with 1 mL, 2 mL, or 3 mL microspheres volumes per vial.
HRSpheres Narrow-Size Embolic Microspheres can be delivered to a targeted area through typical microcatheters in the 1.7 – 4 Fr range. By blocking the blood supply to the target area, the tumor or malformation is starved of nutrients and shrinks in size. At the time of use. HRSpheres Narrow-Size Embolic Microspheres are mixed with a nonionic contrast agent to form a suspension solution and aid in visualization during a procedure.
Mentions image processing
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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML
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Input Imaging Modality
Mixed with non-ionic contrast media prior to injection
Via catheter under fluoroscopic visualization
Anatomical Site
Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), hypervascular tumors, uterine fibroids.
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
An animal study was performed on the healthy swine models to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the HRSpheres Narrow-Size Embolic Microspheres. A total of 15 female domestic swine were selected for evaluation. The animal study was intended to simulate the clinical application of the embolization microspheres by interventional procedure for partial renal artery embolization. Seven pigs were selected for embolization with the test article (75 - 125 um), and the other 8 pigs were selected for embolization with the control article (CalliSpheres Polyvinyl Alcohol Embolization Microspheres; K173871) (100 - 300 um). Several preoperative and postoperative observation time points were selected, including 3, 8 and 29 days after embolization.
Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)
In-Vitro Bench Testing:
Test Items: Appearance, Compressibility, Quantity, Size Range, Suspension, Catheter Deliverability, Water Content, pH, Impurities and residual solvents, Sterility, Bacterial endotoxin. All results met predefined acceptance criteria.
Packaging Integrity and Shelf Life:
Accelerated aging tests equivalent to 3 years of shelf life were carried out on HRSpheres Narrow-Size Embolic Microspheres, with 3 batches of each tested for all device specifications. Accelerated aging tests for package integrity were also carried out on the packaging materials including the bottles, rubber closures, and aluminum plastic covers.
Results: All samples met specifications, supporting a 3 year shelf life.
Sterilization and Shelf Life:
Sterilization validation to a sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10^-6 using the Overkill Approach per ANSI/AAMI/ISO 17665-1:2006(R)2013 by moist heat sterilization (121 degrees C, 30 min).
Bacterial endotoxins tested per USP Bacterial Endotoxins Test to a level of not more than 0.5 EU/mL.
Chemical Characterization:
Exhaustive extraction of microspheres in purified water, ethanol, and hexane. Extracts analyzed per FTIR, GC-MS and UPLC-MS. Water extract analyzed by ICP-MS. Risk analysis determined low risk of chronic toxicity and carcinogenicity.
Biocompatibility Evaluation:
Tests conducted per ISO 10993 standards and FDA guidance.
- MTT Cytotoxicity Test: Non-cytotoxic
- ISO Guinea Pig Maximization Sensitization Test: Non-sensitizer
- ISO Intracutaneous Study in Rabbits: Non-irritant
- ISO Acute Systemic Toxicity Study in Mice: No mortality or evidence of systemic toxicity
- ASTM Hemolysis Study: Non-hemolytic
- ASTM Partial Thromboplastin Time: Non-activator
- SC5b-9 Complement Activation Assay: Potential activators, but test article lower than control and statistically different.
- USP Rabbit Pyrogen Study, Material Mediated: Non-pyrogenic
- Genotoxicity Mouse Lymphoma Assay: Non-mutagenic
- Bacterial Reverse Mutation Study: Non-mutagenic
- ISO Systemic Toxicity Study in Rats Following Subcutaneous Implantation, 13 Weeks: No evidence of systemic toxicity, minimal to no microscopic reaction.
- ISO Muscle Implantation Study in Rabbits, 4 Weeks: Macroscopic reaction not significant, minimal to no microscopic reaction.
- ISO Muscle Implantation Study in Rabbits, 13 Weeks: Macroscopic reaction not significant, slight microscopic reaction.
- Chronic Systemic Toxicity and Carcinogenicity Evaluation: Biological risk assessment supported low risk.
Animal Study Testing:
Study Type: Animal study
Sample Size: 15 female domestic swine (7 for test article, 8 for control article)
Study Design: Partial renal artery embolization, with observation time points at 3, 8, and 29 days after embolization.
Key Results:
- Comparison of recanalization of the vessels/durability of occlusion: Not explicitly stated, but overall comparable safety and effectiveness.
- Comparison of local and systemic foreign body reactions: Tissue reactions were mild and comparable between groups.
- Comparison of the ease of delivery: Not explicitly stated, but overall comparable safety and effectiveness.
- Comparison of the rupture or puncture of the blood vessels: Not explicitly stated, but overall comparable safety and effectiveness.
- Comparison of the non-target embolization/device migration: Not explicitly stated, but overall comparable safety and effectiveness.
- Comparison of local and systemic foreign body reactions: Tissue reactions were mild and comparable between groups.
Preoperative and postoperative clinicopathological examination results demonstrated that there was no significant difference between test group and control group with respect to adverse reactions. The results demonstrate that the subject device is as safe and effective as the cleared CalliSphere Embolic Microspheres (K173871).
Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
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Reference Device(s): Identify the Reference Device(s) K/DEN number and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text.
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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information for the subject device only (e.g. presence / absence, what scope was granted / cleared under the PCCP, any restrictions, etc).
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§ 870.3300 Vascular embolization device.
(a)
Identification. A vascular embolization device is an intravascular implant intended to control hemorrhaging due to aneurysms, certain types of tumors (e.g., nephroma, hepatoma, uterine fibroids), and arteriovenous malformations. This does not include cyanoacrylates and other embolic agents, which act by polymerization or precipitation. Embolization devices used in neurovascular applications are also not included in this classification, see § 882.5950 of this chapter.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls.) The special control for this device is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Vascular and Neurovascular Embolization Devices.” For availability of this guidance document, see § 870.1(e).
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October 1, 2021
Suzhou Hengrui Hongyuan Medical Co., Ltd. Qianqian Zhang Regulatory Affairs Engineer Building B9 Unit 201, No. 218 Xinghu Road, SIP Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123 China
Re: K210562
Trade/Device Name: HRSpheres Narrow-Size Embolic Microspheres Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 870.3300 Regulation Name: Vascular embolization device Regulatory Class: II Product Code: KRD, NAJ Dated: September 8, 2021 Received: September 16, 2021
Dear Qianqian Zhang:
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.
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Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
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Jason R. Roberts, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT3B: Division of Reproductive. Gynecology and Urology 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) K210562
Device Name
HRSpheres Narrow-Size Embolic Microspheres
Indications for Use (Describe)
HRSpheres Narrow-Size Embolic Microspheres are intended to be used for the embolization of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and hypervascular tumors, including uterine fibroids.
| 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
HRSpheres Narrow-Size Embolic Microspheres (per 21 CFR 807.92)
1. Submitter
| Submitter Name: | Suzhou Hengrui Hongyuan Medical Co., Ltd |
|---|---|
| Address: | Building B9 Unit 201, No. 218 Xinghu Road, SIP, Suzhou, |
| Jiangsu, China 215123 | |
| Phone: | +86-512-6835-6665 |
| Contact Person: | Qianqian Zhang |
| Email: | zhangqianqian@hrmedical.com.cn |
September 30, 2021
2. Subject Device
Date Prepared:
| Device Name: | HRSpheres Narrow-Size Embolic Microspheres |
|---|---|
| Common or Usual Name: | Polyvinyl Alcohol Embolic Microspheres |
| Classification Name: | Vascular Embolization Device (21 CFR 870.3300) |
| Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | KRD (device, vascular, for promoting embolization), |
| NAJ (agents, embolic, for treatment of uterine fibroids) |
3. Predicate Device
| Device Name: | CalliSpheres Embolic Microspheres, 8Spheres |
|---|---|
| Embolic Microspheres | |
| 510(k) number: | K173871 |
| Manufacturer: | Suzhou Hengrui Callisyn Biomedical Co., Ltd |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 870.3300 |
| Product Code: | KRD, NAJ |
The predicate device has not been subject to any design-related recall.
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4. Device Description
HRSpheres Narrow-Size Embolic Microspheres are compressible hydrogel microspheres with a regular shape, smooth surface, and calibrated size, which are formed as a result of chemical modification on polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) materials. HRSpheres Narrow-Size Embolic Microspheres consist of a macromer derived from PVA, and are hydrophilic, non-resorbable, and are available in a variety of diameters ranging from 70 - 1,200 um. The preservation solution is 0.9% sodium chloride solution. The water content of a fully polymerized microsphere is 91% ~ 94%. Microspheres are compressible to enable smooth delivery through the indicated delivery catheter. The HRSpheres are available in dyed (blue) and clear (undyed with natural color). Blue-dyed microspheres aid in the visualization of the microspheres in the delivery syringe. HRSpheres Narrow-Size Embolic Microspheres are packaged in sterile sealed glass vials for single use only and available with 1 mL, 2 mL, or 3 mL microspheres volumes per vial.
HRSpheres Narrow-Size Embolic Microspheres can be delivered to a targeted area through typical microcatheters in the 1.7 – 4 Fr range. By blocking the blood supply to the target area, the tumor or malformation is starved of nutrients and shrinks in size. At the time of use. HRSpheres Narrow-Size Embolic Microspheres are mixed with a nonionic contrast agent to form a suspension solution and aid in visualization during a procedure. The device configurations are described in Table 1. Product codes beginning with "B" represent microspheres with blue dye (Reactive Blue #4) and codes beginning with "C" represent undyed microspheres. Among the various size ranges of HRSpheres Narrow-Size Embolic Microspheres, the sizes that can be used for uterine fibroid embolization are 500 um, 700um, 900 um, 1200 um.
| Indication | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product | |||||
| Code | Calibrated | ||||
| size (µm) | Size Range | ||||
| (µm) | Quantity | Hypervascular | |||
| Tumors / | |||||
| Arteriovenous | |||||
| Malformations | Uterine | ||||
| Fibroid | |||||
| B107S007 | 70 | 70-100 | 1 mL microspheres: 7 mL | ||
| 0.9% sodium chloride solution | Yes | No | |||
| B207S007 | 2 mL microspheres: 7 mL | ||||
| 0.9% sodium chloride solution | |||||
| B306S007 | 3 mL microspheres: 6 mL | ||||
| 0.9% sodium chloride solution | |||||
| B107S010 | 100 | 75-125 | 1 mL microspheres: 7 mL | ||
| 0.9% sodium chloride solution | Yes | No | |||
| Product | |||||
| Code | Calibrated | ||||
| size (µm) | Size Range | ||||
| (µm) | Quantity | Indication | |||
| Hypervascular | |||||
| Tumors / | |||||
| Arteriovenous | |||||
| Malformations | Uterine | ||||
| Fibroid | |||||
| B207S010 | 0.9% sodium chloride solution | ||||
| 2 mL microspheres: 7 mL | |||||
| B306S007 | 0.9% sodium chloride solution | ||||
| 3 mL microspheres: 6 mL | |||||
| B107S025 | 0.9% sodium chloride solution | ||||
| 1 mL microspheres: 7 mL | |||||
| B207S025 | 250 | 200-300 | 0.9% sodium chloride solution | ||
| 2 mL microspheres: 7 mL | Yes | No | |||
| B306S025 | 0.9% sodium chloride solution | ||||
| 3 mL microspheres: 6 mL | |||||
| B107S040 | 0.9% sodium chloride solution | ||||
| 1 mL microspheres: 7 mL | |||||
| B207S040 | 400 | 350-450 | 0.9% sodium chloride solution | ||
| 2 mL microspheres: 7 mL | Yes | No | |||
| B306S040 | 0.9% sodium chloride solution | ||||
| 3 mL microspheres: 6 mL | |||||
| B107S050 | 0.9% sodium chloride solution | ||||
| 1 mL microspheres: 7 mL | |||||
| B207S050 | 500 | 480-580 | 0.9% sodium chloride solution | ||
| 2 mL microspheres: 7 mL | Yes | Yes | |||
| B306S050 | 0.9% sodium chloride solution | ||||
| 3 mL microspheres: 6 mL | |||||
| B107S070 | 0.9% sodium chloride solution | ||||
| 1 mL microspheres: 7 mL | |||||
| B207S070 | 700 | 650-750 | 0.9% sodium chloride solution | ||
| 2 mL microspheres: 7 mL | Yes | Yes | |||
| B306S070 | 0.9% sodium chloride solution | ||||
| 3 mL microspheres: 6 mL | |||||
| B107S090 | 0.9% sodium chloride solution | ||||
| 1 mL microspheres: 7 mL | |||||
| B207S090 | 900 | 825-975 | 0.9% sodium chloride solution | ||
| 2 mL microspheres: 7 mL | Yes | Yes | |||
| B306S090 | 0.9% sodium chloride solution | ||||
| 3 mL microspheres: 6 mL | |||||
| B107S120 | 1,200 | 1,000- | |||
| 1,200 | 0.9% sodium chloride solution | ||||
| 1 mL microspheres: 7 mL | Yes | Yes | |||
| B207S120 | 2 mL microspheres: 7 mL | ||||
| Product | |||||
| Code | Calibrated | ||||
| size (µm) | Size Range | ||||
| (μm) | Quantity | Indication | |||
| Hypervascular | |||||
| Tumors / | |||||
| Arteriovenous | |||||
| Malformations | Uterine | ||||
| Fibroid | |||||
| B306S120 | 0.9% sodium chloride solution | ||||
| 3 mL microspheres: 6 mL | |||||
| 0.9% sodium chloride solution | |||||
| C107S007 | 1 mL microspheres: 7 mL | ||||
| 0.9% sodium chloride solution | |||||
| C207S007 | 70 | 70-100 | 2 mL microspheres: 7 mL | ||
| 0.9% sodium chloride solution | Yes | No | |||
| C306S010 | 3 mL microspheres: 6 mL | ||||
| 0.9% sodium chloride solution | |||||
| C107S010 | 1 mL microspheres: 7 mL | ||||
| 0.9% sodium chloride solution | |||||
| C207S010 | 100 | 75-125 | 2 mL microspheres: 7 mL | ||
| 0.9% sodium chloride solution | Yes | No | |||
| C306S010 | 3 mL microspheres: 6 mL | ||||
| 0.9% sodium chloride solution | |||||
| C107S025 | 1 mL microspheres: 7 mL | ||||
| 0.9% sodium chloride solution | |||||
| C207S025 | 250 | 200-300 | 2 mL microspheres: 7 mL | ||
| 0.9% sodium chloride solution | Yes | No | |||
| C306S025 | 3 mL microspheres: 6 mL | ||||
| 0.9% sodium chloride solution | |||||
| C107S040 | 1 mL microspheres: 7 mL | ||||
| 0.9% sodium chloride solution | |||||
| C207S040 | 400 | 350-450 | 2 mL microspheres: 7 mL | ||
| 0.9% sodium chloride solution | Yes | No | |||
| C306S040 | 3 mL microspheres: 6 mL | ||||
| 0.9% sodium chloride solution | |||||
| C107S050 | 1 mL microspheres: 7 mL | ||||
| 0.9% sodium chloride solution | |||||
| C207S050 | 500 | 480-580 | 2 mL microspheres: 7 mL | ||
| 0.9% sodium chloride solution | Yes | Yes | |||
| C306S050 | 3 mL microspheres: 6 mL | ||||
| 0.9% sodium chloride solution | |||||
| C107S070 | 1 mL microspheres: 7 mL | ||||
| 0.9% sodium chloride solution | |||||
| Product | |||||
| Code | Calibrated | ||||
| size (µm) | Size Range | ||||
| (µm) | Quantity | Indication | |||
| Hypervascular | |||||
| Tumors / | |||||
| Arteriovenous | |||||
| Malformations | Uterine | ||||
| Fibroid | |||||
| C107S090 | 0.9% sodium chloride solution | ||||
| 1 mL microspheres: 7 mL | |||||
| 0.9% sodium chloride solution | |||||
| C207S090 | 900 | 825-975 | 2 mL microspheres: 7 mL | ||
| 0.9% sodium chloride solution | Yes | Yes | |||
| C306S090 | 3 mL microspheres: 6 mL | ||||
| 0.9% sodium chloride solution | |||||
| C107S120 | 1 mL microspheres: 7 mL | ||||
| 0.9% sodium chloride solution | |||||
| C207S120 | 1,200 | 1,000- | |||
| 1,200 | 2 mL microspheres: 7 mL | ||||
| 0.9% sodium chloride solution | Yes | Yes | |||
| C306S120 | 3 mL microspheres: 6 mL | ||||
| 0.9% sodium chloride solution |
Table 1: Device configurations of HRSpheres Embolic Microspheres
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3 mL microspheres: 6 mL
2 mL microspheres: 7 mL
0.9% sodium chloride solution
Yes
Yes
700
C207S070
C306S070
650-750
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5. Indications for Use
HRSpheres Narrow-Size Embolic Microspheres are intended to be used for the embolization of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and hypervascular tumors, including uterine fibroids.
6. Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Device
A comparison of the technological characteristics of HRSpheres and the CalliSpheres and 8Spheres embolic beads is summarized in Table 2 below:
| Performance Characteristics Comparison Table | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Device | |||
| Characteristic | Subject Device: | ||
| HRSpheres Narrow-Size | |||
| Embolic Microspheres | Predicate Device: | ||
| CalliSpheres and | |||
| 8Spheres Embolic | |||
| Microspheres | Comment | ||
| 510(k) Number | K210562 | K173871 | N/A |
| Classification | II | II | Same |
| Product Code | KRD, NAJ | KRD, NAJ | Same |
| Performance Characteristics Comparison Table | |||
| Device | |||
| Characteristic | Subject Device: | ||
| HRSpheres Narrow-Size | |||
| Embolic Microspheres | Predicate Device: | ||
| CalliSpheres and | |||
| 8Spheres Embolic | |||
| Microspheres | Comment | ||
| Regulation | 21 CFR 870.3300 | 21 CFR 870.3300 | Same |
| Indication for | |||
| Use | HRSpheres Narrow-Size | ||
| Embolic Microspheres are | |||
| intended to be used for the | |||
| embolization of | |||
| arteriovenous | |||
| malformations (AVMs) | |||
| and hypervascular tumors, | |||
| including uterine fibroids. | CalliSpheres Embolic | ||
| Microspheres and | |||
| 8Spheres Embolic | |||
| Microspheres are intended | |||
| to be used for the | |||
| embolization of | |||
| arteriovenous | |||
| malformations (AVMs) | |||
| and hypervascular tumors, | |||
| including uterine fibroids. | Same | ||
| Polymerization | |||
| Method | Suspension | ||
| polymerization | Suspension | ||
| polymerization | Same | ||
| Resorption | Non-resorbable | Non-resorbable | Same |
| Materials | Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), | ||
| N- | |||
| acryloylaminoacetaldehyd | |||
| e dimethyl acetal, 2- | |||
| acrylamido-2-methyl-1- | |||
| propanesulfonic acid | |||
| sodium salt, 0.9% sodium | |||
| chloride solution, Reactive | |||
| Blue Dye #4 (only for | |||
| blue type microspheres) | Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), | ||
| N- | |||
| acryloylaminoacetaldehyd | |||
| e dimethyl acetal | |||
| (NAAADA), 2- | |||
| acrylamido-2-methyl-1- | |||
| propanesulfonic acid | |||
| sodium salt, 0.9% sodium | |||
| chloride solution, Reactive | |||
| Blue Dye #4 (only for | |||
| CalliSpheres) | Different. The differences | ||
| in material do not raise | |||
| different questions of | |||
| safety and effectiveness. | |||
| Storage media | 0.9% sodium chloride | ||
| solution | 0.9% sodium chloride | ||
| solution | Same | ||
| Microsphere | |||
| Diameter | Size range: 70-1,200μm | ||
| Labeled size range: | |||
| 70-100 μm | |||
| 75-125 μm | |||
| 200-300 μm | |||
| 350-450 μm | |||
| 480-580 μm | |||
| 650-750 μm | |||
| 825-975 μm | |||
| 1,000-1,200 μm | Size range: 100-1,200μm | ||
| Labeled size range: | |||
| 100-300μm | |||
| 300-500μm | |||
| 500-700μm | |||
| 700-900μm | |||
| 900-1,200μm | Different. The subject | ||
| device contains a smaller | |||
| size range specification | |||
| than the predicate device. | |||
| The difference in size | |||
| ranges does not raise | |||
| different questions of | |||
| safety and effectiveness. | |||
| Performance Characteristics Comparison Table | |||
| Device | |||
| Characteristic | Subject Device: | ||
| HRSpheres Narrow-Size | |||
| Embolic Microspheres | Predicate Device: | ||
| CalliSpheres and | |||
| 8Spheres Embolic | |||
| Microspheres | Comment | ||
| Quantity of | |||
| Microspheres | |||
| (and storage | |||
| media) | 1 mL (in 7 mL saline), 2 | ||
| mL (in 7 mL saline) or 3 | |||
| mL (in 6 mL saline) | 1 mL (in 7 mL saline) or 2 | ||
| mL (in 7 mL saline) | Different. The difference | ||
| in microsphere volumes | |||
| does not raise different | |||
| questions of safety and | |||
| effectiveness. | |||
| Packaging | Sealed in borosilicate | ||
| glass vial | Sealed in borosilicate | ||
| glass vial | Same | ||
| Compressibility | 50% by diameter | 30% by diameter | Different. The subject |
| device is able to tolerate a | |||
| greater compressibility | |||
| than the predicate device. | |||
| The difference in | |||
| compressibility tolerance | |||
| does not raise different | |||
| questions of safety and | |||
| effectiveness. | |||
| Radiopacity | |||
| Method | Mixed with non-ionic | ||
| contrast media prior to | |||
| injection | Mixed with non-ionic | ||
| contrast media prior to | |||
| injection | Same | ||
| Delivery | |||
| Method | Via catheter under | ||
| fluoroscopic visualization | Via catheter under | ||
| fluoroscopic visualization | Same | ||
| Method of | |||
| Supply | Sterile and single use | Sterile and single use | Same |
| Shelf Life | Three years | Two years | Different. The increased |
| shelf life does raise | |||
| different questions of | |||
| safety and effectiveness. | |||
| Sterilization | Moist heat and non- | ||
| pyrogenic | Moist heat and non- | ||
| pyrogenic | Same |
Table 2: Technological Characteristic Comparison Table
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Overall, the differences in technological characteristics between the subject and predicate device do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness.
7. Summary of Non-clinical Performance Testing
The device is subject to Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff - Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Vascular and Neurovascular Embolization Devices
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issued on December 29, 2004. The safety and effectiveness of HRSpheres Narrow-Size Embolic Microspheres have been evaluated by non-clinical performance testing including:
In-Vitro Bench Testing 7.1
The test items, methods, and method references of HRSpheres Narrow-Size Embolic Microspheres are as follows:
| Test Items | Test Methods | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | USP 39 - Injections and Implanted Drug | |
| Products (Parenterals) -Product Quality Tests | ||
| and Visible Particulates In Injections | Met predefined acceptance criteria | |
| Compressibility | Internal Methods | Met predefined acceptance criteria |
| Quantity | USP Pharmaceutical | Met predefined acceptance criteria |
| Size Range | Internal Methods | Met predefined acceptance criteria |
| Suspension | In House Methods | Met predefined acceptance criteria |
| Catheter | ||
| Deliverability | In House Methods | Met predefined acceptance criteria |
| Water Content | USP 39 NF34 (2016) - Loss on | |
| drying | Met predefined acceptance criteria | |
| pH | USP 39 NF 34 (2016) - pH | Met predefined acceptance criteria |
| Impurities and | ||
| residual solvents | USP39 NF34 - Impurities in Drug | |
| Substances and Drug Products | Met predefined acceptance criteria | |
| Sterility | USP Sterility Tests | Met predefined acceptance criteria |
| Bacterial | ||
| endotoxin | USP Bacterial Endotoxins | Met predefined acceptance criteria |
Table 3: Device Non-Clinical Performance Evaluations
7.2 Packaging Integrity and Shelf Life
HRSpheres Narrow-Size Embolic Microspheres are supplied sterile and packaged in borosilicate glass vials.
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According to ASTM F1980-16, accelerated aging tests equivalent to 3 years of shelf life were carried out on HRSpheres Narrow-Size Embolic Microspheres, with 3 batches of each tested for all device specifications. Accelerated aging tests for package integrity were also carried out on the packaging materials including the bottles, rubber closures, and aluminum plastic covers.
The results of the performance tests after accelerated aging demonstrated all samples met specifications. Therefore, the results support a 3 year shelf life of HRSpheres Narrow-Size Embolic Microspheres.
7.3 Sterilization and Shelf Life
HRSpheres Narrow-Size Embolic Microspheres are labeled as "Sterile" and "nonpyrogenic." HRSpheres Narrow-Size Embolic Microspheres are sterilized by moist heat sterilization with validated parameters (121 ℃, 30 min) after sealing the vials. Sterilization validation was completed to a sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10° using the Overkill Approach per ANSI/AAMI/ISO 17665-1:2006(R)2013.
HRSpheres Narrow-Size Embolic Microspheres were tested for bacterial endotoxins per USP Bacterial Endotoxins Test to a level of not more than 0.5 EU/mL in accordance with the requirements of FDA guidance document: Guidance for Industry: Pyrogen Endotoxins Testing: Questions and Answers, issued June 2012.
7.4 Chemical Characterization
Chemical characterization testing was conducted on HRSpheres Narrow-Size Embolic Microspheres. The testing consisted of exhaustive extraction of the microspheres in purified water, ethanol, and hexane. Extracts were analyzed per FTIR, GC-MS and UPLC-MS. Water extract was also analyzed by ICP-MS. A risk analysis using a worst-case risk assessment approach was conducted based upon the findings of the exhaustive extraction. Using this approach, it was determined that the margins of safety (MOS) for potential chemical exposures indicated a low risk of chronic toxicity and carcinogenicity.
7.5 Biocompatibility Evaluation
Biocompatibility testing was conducted in accordance with the 2020 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." The following biocompatibility tests listed in Table 3 were completed, and the results demonstrate the subject device is biocompatible:
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| Biological Endpoint | Test Method | Results |
|---|---|---|
| MTT Cytotoxicity Test | ISO 10993-5:2009 | Non-cytotoxic |
| ISO Guinea Pig Maximization | ||
| Sensitization Test | ISO 10993-10:2010 | Non-sensitizer |
| ISO Intracutaneous Study in | ||
| Rabbits | ISO 10993-10:2010 | Non-irritant |
| ISO Acute Systemic Toxicity | ||
| Study in Mice | ISO 10993-11:2017 | No mortality or evidence of systemic |
| toxicity | ||
| ASTM Hemolysis Study | ISO 10993-4:2017 | |
| ASTM F756:2017 | Non-hemolytic | |
| ASTM Partial Thromboplastin | ||
| Time | ASTM F2382:2018 | Non-activator |
| SC5b-9 Complement | ||
| Activation Assay | ISO 10993-4:2017 | Both the test article and the sponsor |
| provided control were considered to be | ||
| potential activators of the complement | ||
| system. | ||
| The test article was compared | ||
| statistically to the control and the test | ||
| article was lower than the control and | ||
| was statistically different. | ||
| USP Rabbit Pyrogen Study, | ||
| Material Mediated | ISO 10993-11:2017 | Non-pyrogenic |
| Genotoxicity Mouse | ||
| Lymphoma Assay | ISO 10993-3:2014 | Non-mutagenic |
| Bacterial Reverse Mutation | ||
| Study | ISO 10993-3:2014 | Non-mutagenic |
| ISO Systemic Toxicity Study | ||
| in Rats Following | ||
| Subcutaneous Implantation, | ||
| 13 Weeks | ISO 10993-6:2016 | |
| ISO 10993-11:2017 | There was no evidence of systemic | |
| toxicity from the test article following | ||
| subcutaneous implantation in the rat. | ||
| Microscopically, the test article was | ||
| classified as causing minimal to no | ||
| reaction. | ||
| Biological Endpoint | Test Method | Results |
| ISO Muscle Implantation | ||
| Study in Rabbits, 4 Weeks | ISO 10993-6:2016 | The macroscopic reaction was not |
| significant as compared to the negative | ||
| control article. |
Microscopically, the test article caused
a minimal to no reaction as compared
to the negative control article. |
| ISO Muscle Implantation
Study in Rabbits, 13 Weeks | ISO 10993-6:2016 | The macroscopic reaction was not
significant as compared to the negative
control article.
Microscopically, the test article caused
a slight reaction as compared to the
negative control article. |
| Chronic Systemic Toxicity
and Carcinogenicity
Evaluation | ISO 10993-1:2018
ISO 14971:2019
2020 FDA Biocompatibility
Guidance | A biological risk assessment was used
to support chronic systemic toxicity
and carcinogenicity endpoints. The
risk assessment was based on chemical
characterization results and supported
by information on the HRSpheres
materials of construction, gathered
toxicological data on these materials,
and biological data on the HRSpheres. |
Table 4: Device Biological Endpoints
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8. Animal Study Testing
An animal study was performed on the healthy swine models to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the HRSpheres Narrow-Size Embolic Microspheres. A total of 15 female domestic swine were selected for evaluation. The animal study was intended to simulate the clinical application of the embolization microspheres by interventional procedure for partial renal artery embolization. Seven pigs were selected for embolization with the test article (75 - 125 um), and the other 8 pigs were selected for embolization with the control article (CalliSpheres Polyvinyl Alcohol Embolization Microspheres; K173871) (100 - 300 um). Several preoperative and postoperative observation time points were selected, including 3, 8 and 29 days after embolization.
At each observation time point, the changes of hematology, blood coagulation and serum biochemistry, as well as the imaging changes and pathological changes of kidney were detected, and the performance differences of test article and control were compared. The safety and effectiveness of HRSpheres Narrow-size embolic
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microspheres were comprehensively evaluated. These evaluations included the following:
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- Comparison of recanalization of the vessels/durability of occlusion of HRSpheres Narrow-size embolic microspheres and CalliSpheres Embolic Microspheres.
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- Comparison of local and systemic foreign body reactions of HRSpheres Narrow-size embolic microspheres and CalliSpheres Embolic Microspheres.
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- Comparison of the ease of delivery of HRSpheres Narrow-size embolic microspheres and CalliSpheres Embolic Microspheres.
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- Comparison of the rupture or puncture of the blood vessels of HRSpheres Narrow-size embolic microspheres and CalliSpheres Embolic Microspheres.
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- Comparison of the non-target embolization/device migration of HRSpheres Narrow-size embolic microspheres and CalliSpheres Embolic Microspheres.
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- Comparison of local and systemic foreign body reactions of HRSpheres Narrow-size embolic microspheres and CalliSpheres Embolic Microspheres.
Animal evaluation indexes of HRSpheres Narrow-Size Embolic Microspheres on day 3, 8, and 29 were comparable to those from the control group. Tissue reactions of both test and control groups were found to be mild and comparable. Preoperative and postoperative clinicopathological examination results demonstrated that there was no significant difference between test group and control group with respect to adverse reactions. The results demonstrate that the subject device is as safe and effective as the cleared CalliSphere Embolic Microspheres (K173871).
9. Conclusion
As described above, the subject device has the same intended use as the predicate device. The differences in technological characteristics between the subject device and the predicate device do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness. To evaluate the impact of the technological differences, performance testing was conducted as described above. The results of the testing demonstrate that the subject device, HRSpheres, is as safe and effective as the predicate device. Therefore, HRSpheres are substantially equivalent to the predicate.