K Number
K213606
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2022-02-14

(91 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
876.1500
Reference & Predicate Devices
Predicate For
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

The EvoEndo Model LE Gastroscope is intended for the upper digestive tract in adults and pediativ patients, specifically for the observation, diagnosis treatment of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenal bulb in patients over the age of five years. The gastroscope is a sterile single-use device and can be inserted orally or transnasally.

The EvoEndo Controller is intended for use with an EvoEndo Endoscopic diagnosis, treament, and video observation.

Device Description

The EvoEndo Endoscopy System is comprised of two regulated components:

  • EvoEndo Model LE Single-Use Gastroscope (hereafter referred to as the EvoEndo Endoscope)
  • EvoEndo Controller (hereafter referred to as the Controller) ●

The EvoEndo Endoscope is a sterile, single use gastroscope intended to perform oral or transnasal diagnostic endoscopy in adult and pediatric patients. The EvoEndo Endoscope is ethylene oxide (EO) sterilized and is comprised of:

  • o Handle
  • Umbilical Bundle that includes air, water, and suction lines, as well as the video connector ●
  • Endoscope shaft with HD Camera ●

The Controller of the EvoEndo Endoscopy System translates the images or video captured by the camera at the distal end of the EvoEndo Endoscope to a monitor via an HDMI cable.

AI/ML Overview

The provided document, an FDA 510(k) clearance letter for the EvoEndo Single-Use Endoscopy System, describes various tests conducted to demonstrate the device's safety and effectiveness and its substantial equivalence to predicate devices. However, this document does not contain information about an AI/ML-driven medical device. Therefore, it does not include acceptance criteria or a study design for evaluating algorithmic performance.

The document discusses performance criteria for the physical endoscope and its control system, such as:

  • Biocompatibility Testing: Cytotoxicity, sensitization, acute systemic toxicity, and material-mediated pyrogenicity testing based on ISO 10993-1. (Acceptance criteria: No concerns in these areas).
  • Sterilization Validation: Ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization validation. (Acceptance criteria: Met all criteria, no impact on product safety or effectiveness).
  • Electrical Safety and EMC Testing: Conformance to IEC 60601-1:2005/(R)2012, A1:2012, IEC 60601-1-2:2014, and IEC 60601-2-18:2009. (Acceptance criteria: All met).
  • Software Testing: Firmware in the EvoEndo Controller determined to be a "moderate level of concern" and documented per FDA guidance "Off-The-Shelf Software Use in Medical Devices". (Acceptance criteria: Documentation in accordance with guidance).
  • Bench Performance Testing: Visual, dimensional, functional (camera/video, tip deflection, air/water/suction flow rates, accessory compatibility, 360° bend, simulated repeated use), and transit simulation. (Acceptance criteria: Met, deflection consistent with predicate, equivalent optical performance (resolution, depth of field, geometric distortion, image intensity uniformity, color performance)).
  • Photobiological Safety Testing: Per IEC/TR 62471. (Acceptance criteria: Below limits of exempt risk group).
  • Human Factors / Usability Engineering Testing: Two-stage usability study with representative intended users on a benchtop model and animal model. (Acceptance criteria: No significant device or user malfunctions or errors resulting in patient harm).

Since the request specifically asks for details related to an AI/ML device and human reader improvement with AI assistance, which are not present in this document, I cannot fulfill those parts of the request based on the provided text.

Specifically, the document does not provide the following information relevant to AI/ML device evaluation:

  • A table of acceptance criteria for an AI/ML device's performance.
  • Sample sizes, data provenance, number of experts, adjudication methods, or types of ground truth used for AI/ML test sets.
  • Information on MRMC studies or the effect size of AI assistance on human readers.
  • Standalone performance for an algorithm.
  • Training set details (sample size, ground truth establishment) for an AI/ML model.

This is a clearance for a traditional medical device (an endoscope), not a software as a medical device (SaMD) or an AI/ML device that provides diagnostic or therapeutic outputs based on complex algorithms.

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February 14, 2022

EvoEndo Inc % Isabella Schmitt Regulatory Affairs Consultant Proxima Clinical Research 2450 Holcombe Boulevard Houston, TX 77021

Re: K213606

Trade/Device Name: EvoEndo Single-Use Endoscopy System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.1500 Regulation Name: Endoscope and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FDS, FET Dated: November 12, 2021 Received: November 15, 2021

Dear Isabella Schmitt:

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,

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) 'K213606

Device Name EvoEndo Single-Use Endoscopy System

Indications for Use (Describe)

The EvoEndo Model LE Gastroscope is intended for the upper digestive tract in adults and pediativ patients, specifically for the observation, diagnosis treatment of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenal bulb in patients over the age of five years. The gastroscope is a sterile single-use device and can be inserted orally or transnasally.

The EvoEndo Controller is intended for use with an EvoEndo Endoscopic diagnosis, treament, and video observation.

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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3 510(k) Summary

510(k) Owner:EvoEndo, Inc.12649 East Caley Ave, Suite 116Centennial, CO 80111
Official Contact:Heather Underwood, PhDTelephone: +1 (303) 223-7445E-mail: heather@evoendo.com
Representative Consultant Contact:Isabella SchmittProxima Clinical Research, Inc.2450 Holcombe Blvd, Suite JHouston, TX 77021Telephone: +1 (404) 205-4653E-mail: Isabella@ProximaCRO.com
Date Summary Prepared:12 November 2021
Trade Name:EvoEndo Single-Use Endoscopy System
Common Name:Gastroscope and accessories, flexible / rigidEndoscopic video imaging system /component, Gastroenterology-Urology
Classification:Class II
Classification Number:21 CFR 876.1500
Product Code(s):FDS, FET

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Classification Advisory Committee:

Gastroenterology / Urology

Predicate Device(s):

FUJINON MODEL EG-530N TRANS NASAL INSERTION (K063316)

Boston Scientific EXALT Controller (K193202)

Device Description:

The EvoEndo Endoscopy System is comprised of two regulated components:

  • EvoEndo Model LE Single-Use Gastroscope (hereafter referred to as the EvoEndo Endoscope)
  • EvoEndo Controller (hereafter referred to as the Controller) ●

The EvoEndo Endoscope is a sterile, single use gastroscope intended to perform oral or transnasal diagnostic endoscopy in adult and pediatric patients. The EvoEndo Endoscope is ethylene oxide (EO) sterilized and is comprised of:

  • o Handle
  • Umbilical Bundle that includes air, water, and suction lines, as well as the video connector ●
  • Endoscope shaft with HD Camera ●

The Controller of the EvoEndo Endoscopy System translates the images or video captured by the camera at the distal end of the EvoEndo Endoscope to a monitor via an HDMI cable.

Intended Use / Indications for Use:

The EvoEndo Model LE Gastroscope is intended for the visualization of the upper digestive tract in adults and pediatric patients, specifically for the observation, diagnosis, and endoscopic treatment of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenal bulb in patients over the age of five years. The gastroscope is a sterile single-use device and can be inserted orally or transnasally.

The EvoEndo Controller is intended for use with an EvoEndo Endoscopic diagnosis, treatment, and video observation.

Technological Characteristics:

The EvoEndo Endoscope allows for oral or transnasal insertion and visualization of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenal bulb in both pediatric and adult patients due to its small outer diameter, working channel compatible with standard accessories, and over 1 m working length. The proximal handle on the EvoEndo Endoscope allows physicians to control the distal tip of the EvoEndo Endoscope with 4-way steering as well as buttons for AWS activation and image and video capture and adjustment. The Controller is intended for video and image processing and translates the

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images or video captured by the HD camera at the distal end of the EvoEndo Endoscope via an HDMI cable to a Medical-Grade Monitor (not included with system).

Biocompatibility Testing:

Cytotoxicity, sensitization, acute systemic toxicity, and material-mediated pyrogenicity testing was performed per ISO 10993-1 and the FDA Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, "Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, 'Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process." There were no cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, acute systemic toxicity, or material-mediated pyrogenicity concerns associated with the EvoEndo Endoscopy System.

Sterilization Validation:

The EvoEndo Endoscope is packaged individually, provided sterile, labeled for single use only, and sterilized using 100% ethylene oxide (EO) gas in a fixed chamber. Validation performed for the sterilization technique met all acceptance criteria. Functional testing confirmed that sterilization did not impact product safety or effectiveness.

Electrical Safety and EMC Testing:

The Electrical Safety (ES) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing conformed to IEC 60601-1:2005/(R)2012 and A1:2012, IEC 60601-1-2:2014, and IEC 60601-2-18:2009. All acceptance criteria were met.

Software Testing:

The firmware used in the EvoEndo Controller has been determined to be a moderate level of concern. The software in the controller consisting of 6 embedded firmware items is considered off-the-shelf software and, as such, is documented in accordance with the FDA Guidance "Off-The-Shelf Software Use in Medical Devices" (Sep 27, 2019).

Bench Performance Testing:

Visual, dimensional, functional, and transit simulation verification testing was performed on final sterilized EvoEndo Endoscopes. The testing sample size was selected to achieve the % confidence / % reliability ratio predetermined for each specification being tested. In functional testing, devices were verified for camera and video control unit functioning; tip deflection; air, water, and suction flow rates; functionality with accessory device; functionality after 360° bend shaft orientation; functionality with simulated repeated use; and post simulated use functionality. The maximum bending angle of the device in each direction is shown in the table below. The deflection achieved with the EvoEndo Endoscope is consistent with that of the identified predicate device in all directions, indicating substantial equivalence.

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Table 1: Deflection of EvoEndo Endoscope
Deflection DirectionMaximum Bending Angle
Up210°
Down90°
Left100°
Right100°
Table 1: Deflection of EvoEndo Endoscope
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In transit simulation test units underwent environmental conditioning, distribution simulation, and packaging testing to confirm the integrity of the sterile barrier and functionality of the device under expected transportation conditions. The EvoEndo Endoscopy System met acceptance criteria set for all verification testing procedures.

Optical performance testing was performed on the EvoEndo Endoscope and compared to the predicate device. The testing evaluated the resolution, depth of field, geometric distortion, image intensity uniformity, and color performance of the endoscope. The test results suggest equivalent performance across all metrics assessed, demonstrating substantial equivalence between the EvoEndo Endoscope and the predicate device.

Photobiological safety testing was performed per FDA recognized consensus standard IEC/TR 62471 First Edition 2006-07: Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems. Based on the measured output of the EvoEndo's light source, it was deemed to be below the limits of the exempt risk group.

Human Factors / Usability Engineering Testing:

EvoEndo conducted a two-stage usability study of representative intended users. The study assessed the overall usability of the EvoEndo Endoscopy System and the ability for users to perform critical tasks. Participants were asked to perform the entire workflow of the device across a benchtop model session and a representative animal model session with prior training provided. Tests were performed in a simulated clinic-office setting. Throughout the procedure, there were no significant device or user malfunctions or errors that would result in patient harm during an actual procedure.

Animal Testing:

Animal testing was not required for this device.

Clinical Testing:

Clinical testing was not required for this device.

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Conclusion:

In conclusion, the EvoEndo Single-Use Endoscopy System is demonstrated to be as safe and effective and perform as well as the identified predicate devices. The EvoEndo Endoscope and Controller have the same intended use, indication, technological characteristics, and principles of operation as the respective predicates. Any differences between the EvoEndo Endoscopy System and the predicate devices do not alter the intended use of the device and do not raise new or different questions regarding its safety and effectiveness when use as labelled. Verification and usability testing demonstrate that the device performs as intended. Thus, the EvoEndo Endoscopy System is substantially equivalent to the identified predicate devices.

§ 876.1500 Endoscope and accessories.

(a)
Identification. An endoscope and accessories is a device used to provide access, illumination, and allow observation or manipulation of body cavities, hollow organs, and canals. The device consists of various rigid or flexible instruments that are inserted into body spaces and may include an optical system for conveying an image to the user's eye and their accessories may assist in gaining access or increase the versatility and augment the capabilities of the devices. Examples of devices that are within this generic type of device include cleaning accessories for endoscopes, photographic accessories for endoscopes, nonpowered anoscopes, binolcular attachments for endoscopes, pocket battery boxes, flexible or rigid choledochoscopes, colonoscopes, diagnostic cystoscopes, cystourethroscopes, enteroscopes, esophagogastroduodenoscopes, rigid esophagoscopes, fiberoptic illuminators for endoscopes, incandescent endoscope lamps, biliary pancreatoscopes, proctoscopes, resectoscopes, nephroscopes, sigmoidoscopes, ureteroscopes, urethroscopes, endomagnetic retrievers, cytology brushes for endoscopes, and lubricating jelly for transurethral surgical instruments. This section does not apply to endoscopes 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 (special controls). The device, when it is an endoscope disinfectant basin, which consists solely of a container that holds disinfectant and endoscopes and accessories; an endoscopic magnetic retriever intended for single use; sterile scissors for cystoscope intended for single use; a disposable, non-powered endoscopic grasping/cutting instrument intended for single use; a diagnostic incandescent light source; a fiberoptic photographic light source; a routine fiberoptic light source; an endoscopic sponge carrier; a xenon arc endoscope light source; an endoscope transformer; an LED light source; or a gastroenterology-urology endoscopic guidewire, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.(2) Class I for the photographic accessories for endoscope, miscellaneous bulb adapter for endoscope, binocular attachment for endoscope, eyepiece attachment for prescription lens, teaching attachment, inflation bulb, measuring device for panendoscope, photographic equipment for physiologic function monitor, special lens instrument for endoscope, smoke removal tube, rechargeable battery box, pocket battery box, bite block for endoscope, and cleaning brush for endoscope. The devices subject to this paragraph (b)(2) are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807of this chapter, subject to the limitations in § 876.9.