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The PhasTIPP System is indicated for use in ambulatory phlebectomy procedures for the resection and ablation of varicose veins. The Illuminator is also indicated for use without the Resector for visualization of varicose veins and infusion of tumescent solution during an ambulatory phlebectomy procedure.
The PhasTIPP System consists of an Illuminator and a Resector. During the surgical procedure, the illuminator shaft is placed through an incision under the skin with its light-emitting end to provide intense light for a better visualization of the varicose veins. A port that runs along the illuminator shaft is used to infuse tumescence solution to cause the contraction of varicosities, which aids vein visualization by creating a subcutaneous fluid pocket through which the illuminator's light can disperse. A powered resector, positioned through a different incision can then be used to morcellate and aspirate the varicosities.
The PhasTIPP Illuminator consists of two devices: a reusable Illuminator Handpiece and a disposable Illuminator.
The Handpiece provides illumination controls and contains an LED to provide intense light. The Handpiece is powered with new batteries for each new surgical procedure (Duracell CR 123a cell). The handpiece is provided non-sterile and must be covered with the microbial barrier sheath attached to the Disposable Illuminator in the sterile field before the procedure begins.
The Disposable Illuminator includes, in addition to the microbial barrier sheath, a distal stainless steel fiber optic light shaft. When connected to a peristaltic pump, the Disposable Illuminator can also infuse tumescence.
The PhasTIPP Resector consists of two devices: a reusable Resector Handpiece and a Resector Disposable (available in two diameters, 4.5mm and 5.5mm). The Disposable Resector also connects to a peristaltic suction pump to remove the resected varicosities.
The Resector Handpiece provides controls for the operation of the rotation blades on the Disposable Resector and is powered with a set of new batteries (TLM-1550 HPM cell), for each surgical procedure. The Resector Handpiece is provided non-sterile and must be covered with the microbial barrier sheath attached to the Disposable Resector in the sterile field.
The Control Unit that was a large equipment in the predicate device is displaced in the subject device. Instead, the Resector Handpiece and the Illuminator Handpiece control the disposable resector and illuminator in the subject device.
This document describes the PhasTIPP System, an external vein stripper. The FDA's 510(k) summary provides details about the device, its intended use, and the testing conducted to establish its substantial equivalence to a predicate device.
1. A table of acceptance criteria and the reported device performance
The provided document doesn't explicitly state "acceptance criteria" in a tabulated format alongside "reported device performance" in the way one might expect for a clinical study with primary endpoints. Instead, it lists various design validation, system validation, and performance tests that were completed to demonstrate the device meets product performance specifications and for substantial equivalence.
For the purpose of this request, I will infer the "acceptance criteria" from the types of tests performed and the "reported device performance" as the overall statement that the device meets these specifications.
| Acceptance Criteria (Inferred from Tests) | Reported Device Performance (Summary) |
|---|---|
| Illuminator Design Validation: | The Illuminator's design, including shaft dimensions, flow rate, light output, leak testing, sheath integrity and usability, and tensile/torque strengths of components, met specifications. |
| Shaft diameter, length, IV spike to pump, pump tube, pump to hub lengths | Met specifications |
| Flow Rate (ml/min) | Met specifications |
| Light Output (lumens) | Met specifications |
| Leak Testing | Passed |
| Sheath Length (in) | Met specifications |
| Usability Through Sheath | Confirmed |
| Sheath Maintains Microbial Barrier | Confirmed |
| Tensile Strength: Hub to Shaft (lbf), Disposable (lbf), Pump tube to Connectors, IV Spike to Tubing (lbf) | Met specifications |
| Torque Strength: Disposable (in-lb) | Met specifications |
| Kink Test: Infusion Tubing | Passed |
| Illuminator System Validation: | The Illuminator's system functions, including basic operation and low battery performance, were verified. |
| Basic Function | Verified |
| Low Battery Functionality | Verified |
| Fault Insertion and Power Supply Fuse testing | Verified |
| Resector System Validation: | The Resector's system functions, including voltage regulation, motor RPM, home position, communications, diagnostics, embedded processor, and battery critical function, were verified. |
| Voltage Regulation | Verified |
| Motor RPM | Verified |
| Home Position and Home Position Drift | Verified |
| Communications and Diagnostic Logging | Verified |
| Embedded Processor Hardware Basic Function | Verified |
| Jam Clear | Verified |
| Battery Critical Function | Verified |
| Embedded processor/Software load | Verified |
| Resector Software Integration Validation: | The Resector's software integration for timer, low battery, hardware configuration, motor state machine, oscillation, anti-stall, high current fault, motor time save/retrieve, and RTC were validated. |
| Timer functionality | Validated |
| Low battery functionality | Validated |
| Low level hardware configuration of the micro-controller hardware | Validated |
| Motor state machine running | Validated |
| Functionality of the oscillation feature and software | Validated |
| Fault states related to the "anti-stall routine | Validated |
| High motor current fault by simulating excessive motor current | Validated |
| Motor time save and retrieve function | Validated |
| Real Time Clock (RTC) against the system clock | Validated |
| Battery critical lockout feature | Validated |
| Resector Design Validation: | The Resector's design, including shaft diameters and lengths, aspiration tube characteristics, sterile sheath integrity, and tensile/torque strengths of components, met specifications. |
| Shaft Diameter (4.5mm & 5.5mm) | Met specifications |
| Shaft Length (4.5mm & 5.5mm) | Met specifications |
| Aspiration Tube Length | Met specifications |
| Aspiration Tube tensile strength to Connector | Met specifications |
| Kink Testing & Leak Testing | Passed |
| Bond Tubing to Back Lid | Met specifications |
| Aspiration Flow Rate Comparison (4.5 & 5.5) | Met specifications |
| Motor Functionality Data | Met specifications |
| Sterile Sheath: Adequate length, Microbial Barrier Testing, Maintains Contamination Barrier | Confirmed |
| Tensile Strength: Disposable Hub to Main Shaft (4.5mm & 5.5mm), Driven Gear to the resector inner shaft (4.5mm & 5.5mm), Disposable Assembly to Handpiece | Met specifications |
| Torque Strength: Disposable Hub to Shaft assembly, Driven Gear to the resector inner shaft | Met specifications |
| Bonded joint between proximal hub and the backlid | Met specifications |
| Distal Hub Pinned to proximal resector | Met specifications |
| Microbial Sheath Barrier Design Validation: | The sheath's bubble leak test confirmed its barrier integrity. |
| Sheath Bubble Leak Test | Passed |
| PhasTIPP Illuminator Injection Line Design Validation: | The injection line's pressurized leak testing met specifications. |
| Pressurized Leak Testing | Passed |
| PhasTIPP Illuminator Injection Line Shelf Life Validation (2 years Accelerated aging): | The injection line maintained performance after accelerated aging. |
| Pressurized Leak Testing | Passed |
| Flow Rate Measurement | Met specifications |
| Luer Fitting Tensile Strength test | Met specifications |
| Overall Length | Met specifications |
| PhasTIPP Performance Testing: | System performance was confirmed in a 3D in-vitro bench test. |
| System performance in 3D in-vitro bench test | Confirmed |
| PhasTIPP Illuminator Heat Evaluation: | The heat produced by the Illuminator was evaluated. |
| Evaluation of heat produced by PhasTIPP Illuminator | Evaluated (implies within acceptable limits for a medical device) |
| PhasTIPP Testing to IEC 60601 Medical Electrical Equipment: | The device met relevant IEC 60601 standards for electromagnetic compatibility. |
| Radiated Emissions | Compliant |
| Electro-Static Discharge | Compliant |
| Radiated Field Immunity | Compliant |
| Power Frequency Magnetic Field | Compliant |
| Biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1:2018): | The device was found to be biocompatible for its intended use. |
| External Communicating Device, Contact Circulating Blood, limited use (<24h) | Demonstrated biocompatible |
| Sterilization (EtO gas): | The sterilization process was validated according to industry standards. |
| Per EN ISO 11135-1:2014 and AAMI TIR28:2016 | Validated |
2. Sample sized used for the test set and the data provenance (e.g. country of origin of the data, retrospective or prospective)
The document does not provide specific sample sizes for the individual engineering and performance tests listed. The data provenance is not specified beyond being "product testing" and "verification activities." These are typically conducted in-house by the manufacturer.
3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts (e.g. radiologist with 10 years of experience)
This type of information is not applicable to the tests described in this 510(k) summary. The listed tests are primarily engineering and performance validations, not clinical studies requiring expert interpretation of medical images or patient outcomes.
4. Adjudication method (e.g. 2+1, 3+1, none) for the test set
Adjudication methods are typically relevant for clinical studies involving human interpretation or subjective assessments. This 510(k) submission focuses on device engineering and performance validation, so "adjudication method" is not applicable here.
5. If a multi reader multi case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was done, If so, what was the effect size of how much human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance
No such MRMC study was mentioned. The device described is an external vein stripper, not an AI-powered diagnostic or assistive tool for human readers.
6. If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done
This question is not applicable as the PhasTIPP System is a physical medical device (an external vein stripper) used in surgery, not a standalone algorithm.
7. The type of ground truth used (expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc)
For the engineering and performance tests described, the "ground truth" or reference standard would be the established engineering specifications, industry standards (e.g., IEC 60601, ISO 10993-1, EN ISO 11135-1), and the performance of the predicate device. These are objective measures or recognized benchmarks. For example:
- Mechanical properties (tensile strength, torque strength): Established material specifications and engineering design tolerances.
- Flow rate, light output: Measured against design specifications.
- Sterilization: Validated against sterility assurance levels defined by standards.
- Biocompatibility: Assessed against cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation tests as per ISO 10993.
8. The sample size for the training set
The concept of a "training set" is generally applicable to machine learning or AI models. This 510(k) summary does not concern an AI/ML device, so a training set as such is not relevant. The device undergoes design verification and validation testing.
9. How the ground truth for the training set was established
As there is no "training set" in the context of this device, this question is not applicable.
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March 31, 2022
LeMaitre Vascular Inc. Anurag Gadgil Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist 63 Second Ave Burlington, Massachusetts 01803
Re: K212894
Trade/Device Name: PhasTIPP Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.4885 Regulation Name: External Vein Stripper Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DWQ Dated: February 9, 2022 Received: February 14, 2022
Dear Anurag Gadgil:
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,
Carmen Johnson, PhD for Assistant Director DHT2B: Division of Circulatory Support, Structural and Vascular Devices OHT2: Office of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K212894
Device Name PhasTIPP System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The PhasTIPP System is indicated for use in ambulatory phlebectomy procedures for the resection and ablation of varicose veins. The Illuminator is also indicated for use without the Resector for visualization of varicose veins and infusion of tumescent solution during an ambulatory phlebectomy procedure.
| 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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SECTION 5 510(K) SUMMARY
Submitter's information
| Name: | LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Address: | 63 Second Avenue |
| Burlington, MA,01803. USA | |
| Phone: | 781-362-5412 |
| Contact Person: | Anurag Gadgil |
| Date of preparation: | March 30, 2022 |
| Device Name: | PhasTIPP System |
| Trade Name: | PhasTIPP |
| Common/ Classification Name: | External Vein Stripper |
| Classification Panel: | 21CFR §870.4885 |
| Class: | II (2) |
| Product Code: | DWQ |
| Cardiovascular: | Cardiovascular |
Subject Device Description:
The PhasTIPP System consists of an Illuminator and a Resector. During the surgical procedure, the illuminator shaft is placed through an incision under the skin with its light-emitting end to provide intense light for a better visualization of the varicose veins. A port that runs along the illuminator shaft is used to infuse tumescence solution to cause the contraction of varicosities, which aids vein visualization by creating a subcutaneous fluid pocket through which the illuminator's light can disperse. A powered resector, positioned through a different incision can then be used to morcellate and aspirate the varicosities.
The PhasTIPP Illuminator consists of two devices: a reusable Illuminator Handpiece and a disposable Illuminator.
The Handpiece provides illumination controls and contains an LED to provide intense light. The Handpiece is powered with new batteries for each new surgical procedure (Duracell CR 123a
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cell). The handpiece is provided non-sterile and must be covered with the microbial barrier sheath attached to the Disposable Illuminator in the sterile field before the procedure begins.
The Disposable Illuminator includes, in addition to the microbial barrier sheath, a distal stainless steel fiber optic light shaft. When connected to a peristaltic pump, the Disposable Illuminator can also infuse tumescence.
The PhasTIPP Resector consists of two devices: a reusable Resector Handpiece and a Resector Disposable (available in two diameters, 4.5mm and 5.5mm). The Disposable Resector also connects to a peristaltic suction pump to remove the resected varicosities.
The Resector Handpiece provides controls for the operation of the rotation blades on the Disposable Resector and is powered with a set of new batteries (TLM-1550 HPM cell), for each surgical procedure. The Resector Handpiece is provided non-sterile and must be covered with the microbial barrier sheath attached to the Disposable Resector in the sterile field.
The Control Unit that was a large equipment in the predicate device is displaced in the subject device. Instead, the Resector Handpiece and the Illuminator Handpiece control the disposable resector and illuminator in the subject device.
Intended Use:
The PhasTIPP System is indicated for use in ambulatory phlebectomy procedures for the resection and ablation of varicose veins. The Illuminator is also indicated for use without the Resector for visualization of varicose veins and infusion of tumescent solution during an ambulatory phlebectomy procedure.
Predicate Device:
| 510(k): | K032387 |
|---|---|
| Device Name: | Trivex System |
| SE Date: | 10/29/2003 |
| Regulation Number: | 21CFR §870.4885 |
| Device Class Name: | External Vein Stripper |
| Device Class: | II |
| Product Code: | DWQ |
Summary of Technological Characteristics Comparison with Predicate:
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| Characteristic | Predicate Device: Trivex | Subject Device: PhasTIPP |
|---|---|---|
| Design - PatientInteractingComponents | The distal ends of the devices thatinteract with the patient includethe Illuminator distal shaft(produces light and infuses) andthe Resector distal shaft (rotates,cuts, and provides suction). | The distal ends of the devices thatinteract with the patient include theIlluminator distal shaft (produces lightand infuses) and the Resector distalshaft (rotates, cuts, and providessuction). |
| Design – UserInteractingComponents | The proximal ends of the devicesthat the user interacts with includethe control box withbuttons/settings, the ResectorMDU with an additional button,and the Illuminator (no controls). | The proximal ends of the devices thatthe user interacts with include theResector Handpiece with two buttonsand the Illuminator with one button. |
| Materials | Primarily stainless steel shafts,PEEK MDU handle, silicone andPVC tubing, and ABS. | Primarily stainless steel shafts, PEEKMDU handle, silicone and PVCtubing, and ABS. |
| Energy Source | 110V wall outlet | Resector: 4.1V Tadiran batteryIlluminator: CR123 battery |
| Sterilization | Disposables: ETOReusables: Steam (on-site) | Disposables: ETOReusables: None (ETO sterilizedmicrobial barrier covers handpieces) |
Summary of Product Testing:
The following tests have been completed to evaluate the performance of the subject device compared with the predicate device:
- Illuminator Design Validation . Shaft ø (in) Length: Shaft (in) Length: IV Spike to Pump (in) Length: Pump Tube (in) Length: Pump to Hub (in) Flow Rate (ml/min) Light Output (lumens) Leak Testing Sheath Length (in) Usability Through Sheath Sheath Maintains Microbial Barrier Tensile Strength: Hub to Shaft (Ibf) Torque Strength: Disposable (in-lb) Tensile Strength: Disposable to HP (1bf) Tensile Strength: Tubing to Hub (1bf) Tensile Strength: IV Spike to Tubing (lbf) Tensile Strength: Pump tube to Connectors Kink Test: Infusion Tubing
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- . Illuminator Validation System Basic Function Low Battery Functionality Fault Insertion and Power Supply Fuse testing
- Resector System Validation ●
Voltage Regulation Motor RPM Home Position and Home Position Drift Communications and Diagnostic Logging Embedded Processor Hardware Basic Function Jam Clear Battery Critical Function Embedded processor/Software load
- Resector Software Integration Validation ● Integration Test- timer functionality Integration Test- low battery functionality Integration Test- low level hardware configuration of the micro-controller hardware Integration Test- motor state machine running Integration Test- functionality of the oscillation feature and software Integration Test- fault states related to the "anti-stall routine Integration Test- high motor current fault by simulating excessive motor current Integration Test- the motor time save and retrieve function Integration Test- the Real Time Clock (RTC) against the system clock Integration Test- battery critical lockout feature.
- Resector Design Validation Shaft Diameter 4.5mm Shaft Diameter 5.5mm Shaft Length 4.5mm Shaft Length 5.5mm Aspiration Tube Length Aspiration Tube tensile strength to Connector Kink Testing & Leak Testing Bond Tubing to Back Lid Aspiration Flow Rate Comparison 4.5 Aspiration Flow Rate Comparison 5.5 Motor Functionality Data Sterile Sheath: Adequate length Sterile Sheath: Microbial Barrier Testing Sterile Sheath: Maintains Contamination Barrier Disposable Hub to Main Shaft: Tensile Strength 4.5mm
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Disposable Hub to Main Shaft: Tensile Strength 5.5mm Disposable Hub to Shaft assembly: Torque Strength Driven Gear to the resector inner shaft Tensile Strength 4.5mm Driven Gear to the resector inner shaft Tensile Strength 5.5mm Driven Gear to the resector inner shaft Torque Strength Bonded joint between proximal hub and the backlid Disposable Assembly to Handpiece: Tensile Strength Distal Hub Pinned to proximal resector
- Microbial Sheath Barrier Design Validation ● Sheath Bubble Leak Test
- PhasTIPP Illuminator Injection Line Design Validation Pressurized Leak Testing
- PhasTIPP Illuminator Injection Line Shelf Life Validation (2 years Accelerated aging) ● Pressurized Leak Testing Flow Rate Measurement Luer Fitting Tensile Strength test Overall Length
- PhasTIPP Performance Testing ● System performance testing in 3D in-vitro bench test
- PhasTIPP Illuminator Heat Evaluation ● Evaluation of heat produced by PhasTIPP Illuminator
- PhasTIPP Testing to IEC 60601 Medical Electrical Equipment . Radiated Emissions Electro-Static Discharge Radiated Field Immunity Power Frequency Magnetic Field
The verification activities conducted on the subject device indicate that the subject device meets the product performance specifications and the modifications do not raise any additional safety issues.
Sterilization:
The PhasTIPP Illuminator and Resector disposable assemblies are provided sterile and sterilization method is EtO gas. The sterilization validation followed the guidelines in the Product Adoption and Process Equivalence for Ethylene Oxide Sterilization AAMI TIR28:2016. The sterilization process has been validated per EN ISO 11135-1:2014.
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LeMaitre Vascular has performed biocompatibility assessment per ISO 10993-1:2018 and FDA Guidance Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1 "Biological evaluation of medical device-Part 1." The Phas TIPP Illuminator and the Resector are categorized as External Communicating Device, Contact Circulating Blood, for limited use (<24 h).
The biocompatibility tests demonstrated that the subject device is biocompatible.
Conclusion:
The PhasTIPP System is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
§ 870.4885 External vein stripper.
(a)
Identification. An external vein stripper is an extravascular device used to remove a section of a vein.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).