K Number
K222001
Device Name
Irreversible Electroporation Ablation Generator, Irreversible Electroporation Probe
Date Cleared
2023-06-08

(336 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
878.4400
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The Irreversible Electroporation Ablation Generator is indicated for the surgical ablation of soft tissue. The Irreversible Electroporation Probe is used in conjunction with Irreversible Electroporation of CuraWay indicated for the surgical ablation of soft tissue.
Device Description
The Irreversible Electroporation Ablation Generator consists of a generator, foot switch and power cord. The generator will be used together with the Irreversible Electroporation Probe and Neutral Electrode. The Irreversible Electroporation Probe has two types: monopolar probe and bipolar probe. Monopolar probe also has two types: Standard Probe and Activation Probe. The Irreversible Electroporation Ablation Generator has three working modes: - A Mode 1: Monopolar steep pulse mode; - A Mode 2: Bipolar steep pulse mode; - A Mode 3: Needle Track Coagulation. Mode 1 and Mode 2 are used for soft tissue ablation, the working principle is that the generator transfers non-thermal energy to electrodes which are placed at the target area, it will release high-voltage electrical pulses forming nano-scale permanent perforations on the soft tissues to disrupt the intracellular balance and induce cell apoptosis. The cells die and are removed by the human body's own lymphatic system. The Mode 3 is used for the soft tissue coagulation during the process when the probe is pulled out. This module works at 480kHZ, the high frequency flows to the probe's tip and then is applied to the tissue. Frictional heat occurs and causes the ions to move between the negative pole and the positive pole 40,000 to 50,000 times per second. Heat generated from the tissue impedance induces tissue necrosis. Subject device can work at ECG synchronization trigger mode. During this mode, an external R-wave detector must be connected. R-wave detector monitors the patient's cardiac rate and transfers it to R waves which will be detected by the generator and then a pulse will be triggered. Every time a R wave is detected, one pulse is triggered such that every time the heart beats, a pulse will be triggered, so that the electroporation pulses can be triggered and delivered in proper synchronization with the patient's cardiac rhythm.
More Information

No
The description focuses on electrical pulse generation and delivery, and ECG synchronization, with no mention of AI or ML algorithms for analysis, decision-making, or image processing.

Yes
The device is indicated for the surgical ablation of soft tissue, which is a therapeutic intervention for medical conditions.

No

This device is an ablation generator used for surgical procedures on soft tissue, not for diagnosis. It is intended to destroy tissue, not gather information about a patient's condition.

No

The device description explicitly details hardware components including a generator, foot switch, power cord, and probes (monopolar and bipolar). It also describes the physical interaction of these components with tissue for ablation and coagulation.

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

Here's why:

  • Intended Use/Indications for Use: The stated intended use is "surgical ablation of soft tissue." This is a therapeutic procedure performed directly on the patient's body, not a test performed on a sample taken from the body to diagnose or monitor a condition.
  • Device Description: The device is described as a generator and probe used to deliver electrical pulses or radiofrequency energy to soft tissue for ablation. This is a treatment modality, not a diagnostic tool.
  • Working Principle: The working principles described (creating perforations for cell apoptosis or generating heat for tissue necrosis) are mechanisms for destroying tissue, which is a therapeutic action.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: There is no mention of analyzing biological samples (blood, urine, tissue samples, etc.), detecting analytes, or providing diagnostic information about a patient's health status.

In summary, the device is designed and intended for a surgical, therapeutic procedure (soft tissue ablation) performed directly on a patient, which falls outside the definition of an In Vitro Diagnostic device.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The Irreversible Electroporation Ablation Generator is indicated for the surgical ablation of soft tissue.

The Irreversible Electroporation Probe is used in conjunction with Irreversible Electroporation of CuraWay indicated for the surgical ablation of soft tissue.

Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)

OAB, GEI

Device Description

The Irreversible Electroporation Ablation Generator consists of a generator, foot switch and power cord. The generator will be used together with the Irreversible Electroporation Probe and Neutral Electrode.

The Irreversible Electroporation Probe has two types: monopolar probe and bipolar probe. Monopolar probe also has two types: Standard Probe and Activation Probe.

The Irreversible Electroporation Ablation Generator has three working modes:

  • A Mode 1: Monopolar steep pulse mode;
  • A Mode 2: Bipolar steep pulse mode;
  • A Mode 3: Needle Track Coagulation.

Mode 1 and Mode 2 are used for soft tissue ablation, the working principle is that the generator transfers non-thermal energy to electrodes which are placed at the target area, it will release high-voltage electrical pulses forming nano-scale permanent perforations on the soft tissues to disrupt the intracellular balance and induce cell apoptosis. The cells die and are removed by the human body's own lymphatic system.

The Mode 3 is used for the soft tissue coagulation during the process when the probe is pulled out. This module works at 480kHZ, the high frequency flows to the probe's tip and then is applied to the tissue. Frictional heat occurs and causes the ions to move between the negative pole and the positive pole 40,000 to 50,000 times per second. Heat generated from the tissue impedance induces tissue necrosis.

Subject device can work at ECG synchronization trigger mode. During this mode, an external R-wave detector must be connected. R-wave detector monitors the patient's cardiac rate and transfers it to R waves which will be detected by the generator and then a pulse will be triggered. Every time a R wave is detected, one pulse is triggered such that every time the heart beats, a pulse will be triggered, so that the electroporation pulses can be triggered and delivered in proper synchronization with the patient's cardiac rhythm.

Mentions image processing

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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Input Imaging Modality

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Anatomical Site

soft tissues

Indicated Patient Age Range

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Intended User / Care Setting

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Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)

Non-clinical tests were conducted to verify that the subject devices met all design specifications and is substantially equivalent to the predicate.

Ex-vivo tissue testing using swine muscle tissue, liver tissue and kidney tissue was performed. The result showed the ablation effect and ablation zones of the subject device is substantial equivalent to the predicate device and the reference device. ECG trigger mode testing was conducted to compare ECG synchronization trigger mode of subject to that of the predicate device.

In-vivo animal (swine) testing was conducted to compare the subject device group and predicate device group in following aspects: blood routine, blood biochemistry, myocardial enzymes and the diameter of ablation. The long ablation diameter and short ablation diameter of subject device group was compared to those of predicate device.

The test results demonstrated that the proposed device complies with the following standards:

  • A ANSI AAMI ES60601-1:2005/(R)2012 and A1:2012 Medical electrical equipment -Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance (IEC 60601-1:2005, MOD)
  • A IEC60601-1-2:2014 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances - Requirements and tests
  • A IEC 60601-2-2 Edition 6.0 2017-03 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-2: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of high frequency surgical equipment and high frequency surgical accessories
  • A IEC 60601-1-6 Edition 3.1 2013-10 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-6: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Usability
  • ISO 10993-5 Third edition 2009-06-01 Biological evaluation of medical devices -Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity

  • A ISO 10993-10 Third Edition 2010-08-01 Biological evaluation of medical devices -Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization
  • A ISO 10993-11 Third edition 2017-09 Biological evaluation of medical devices -Part 11: Tests for systemic toxicity
  • ISO 10993-11 Third edition 2017-09 Biological evaluation of medical devices-Part 11: Test for systemic toxicity--Pyrogen test

  • A Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2020 version) Bacteria Endotoxins Test
  • A ISO 10993-7:2008 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 7: Ethylene oxide sterilization residuals
  • A ISO 11135 Second edition 2014-07-15 Sterilization of health-care products -Ethylene oxide - Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices
  • A ISO 11137-2:2019 Sterilization of health care products - Microbiological methods - Part 2: Tests of sterility performed in the definition, validation and maintenance of a sterilization process
  • A ASTM F1980-16 Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of Sterile Barrier Systems for Medical Devices

No clinical data was provided.

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

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Predicate Device(s): If the device was cleared using the 510(k) pathway, identify the Predicate Device(s) K/DEN number used to claim substantial equivalence and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text. List the primary predicate first in the list.

Nanoknife system (K183385)

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.

The VIVA combo RF System (K163450)

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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§ 878.4400 Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories.

(a)
Identification. An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories is a device intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current.(b)
Classification. Class II.

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June 8. 2023

Zhejiang CuraWay Medical Technology Co., Ltd. Xiaoyu Guan Regulatory Affairs Manager Building 1, No.600, 21st street, Qiantang New Area Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310018 China

Re: K222001

Trade/Device Name: Irreversible Electroporation Ablation Generator, Irreversible Electroporation Probe Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OAB Dated: May 8, 2023 Received: May 8, 2023

Dear Xiaoyu Guan:

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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Sincerely,

Digitally signed by Mark Mark Trumbore -S Trumbore -S Date: 2023.06.08 11:40:14 -04'00'

Mark Trumbore, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT4A: Division of General Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known)

Device Name

Irreversible Electroporation Ablation Generator Irreversible Electroporation Probe

Indications for Use (Describe)

The Irreversible Electroporation Ablation Generator is indicated for the surgical ablation of soft tissue.

The Irreversible Electroporation Probe is used in conjunction with Irreversible Electroporation of CuraWay indicated for the surgical ablation of soft tissue.

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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K222001 510(K) Summary

Company Name/OwnerZhejiang CuraWay Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
Contact person/AuthorXiaoyu Guan(Miss)
Date prepared06/06/2023
Contact details AddressRoom 106, Building 1, No. 600, 21st Avenue, Baiyang
Sub-district, Qiantang New District, 310018, Hangzhou
City, Zhejiang Province, China
Trade nameIrreversible Electroporation Ablation Generator
Irreversible Electroporation Probe
Common nameLow energy direct current ablation device
Classification nameLow Energy Direct Current Thermal Ablation System
Review panelGeneral & Plastic Surgery (SU)
Regulation number878.4400
Product codeOAB
Predicate deviceNanoknife system (K183385)
Reference deviceThe VIVA combo RF System (K163450)

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Device Description

The Irreversible Electroporation Ablation Generator consists of a generator, foot switch and power cord. The generator will be used together with the Irreversible Electroporation Probe and Neutral Electrode.

The Irreversible Electroporation Probe has two types: monopolar probe and bipolar probe. Monopolar probe also has two types: Standard Probe and Activation Probe.

The Irreversible Electroporation Ablation Generator has three working modes:

  • A Mode 1: Monopolar steep pulse mode;
  • A Mode 2: Bipolar steep pulse mode;
  • A Mode 3: Needle Track Coagulation.

Mode 1 and Mode 2 are used for soft tissue ablation, the working principle is that the generator transfers non-thermal energy to electrodes which are placed at the target area, it will release high-voltage electrical pulses forming nano-scale permanent perforations on the soft tissues to disrupt the intracellular balance and induce cell apoptosis. The cells die and are removed by the human body's own lymphatic system.

The Mode 3 is used for the soft tissue coagulation during the process when the probe is pulled out. This module works at 480kHZ, the high frequency flows to the probe's tip and then is applied to the tissue. Frictional heat occurs and causes the ions to move between the negative pole and the positive pole 40,000 to 50,000 times per second. Heat generated from the tissue impedance induces tissue necrosis.

Subject device can work at ECG synchronization trigger mode. During this mode, an external R-wave detector must be connected. R-wave detector monitors the patient's cardiac rate and transfers it to R waves which will be detected by the generator and then a pulse will be triggered. Every time a R wave is detected, one pulse is triggered such that every time the heart beats, a pulse will be triggered, so that the electroporation pulses can be triggered and delivered in proper synchronization with the patient's cardiac rhythm.

Indications for use

The Irreversible Electroporation Ablation Generator is indicated for the surgical ablation of soft tissues.

The Irreversible Electroporation Probe is used in conjunction with Irreversible Electroporation Ablation Generator of CuraWay indicated for the surgical ablation of soft tissue.

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Substantial equivalence comparison with predicate device

Detailed substantial comparison was made between subject device and predicate device. Please refer to below tables for details.

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Substantial equivalence Comparison table

Comparison ElementsSubject DevicePredicate DeviceReference DeviceComment
Classification Regulation878.4400878.4400878.4400Identical
Product CodeOAB, GEIOABGEIIdentical
510(k) Number-K183385K163450Identical
Indications for useThe Irreversible
Electroporation Ablation
Generator is indicated for the
surgical ablation of soft
tissues.The NanoKnife System with
six outputs is indicated for
the surgical ablation of soft
tissue.The VIVA combo RF
System is intended
for use in
percutaneous and
intraoperative
coagulation and
ablation of tissue.Identical
PrincipleThe Irreversible
Electroporation Ablation
Generator has three working
modes: Monopolar steep
pulse mode (Mode 1), Bipolar
steep pulse mode (Mode 2)
and Needle Track Coagulation
(Mode 3).
Mode 1 and Mode 2 are usedThe Nanoknife System uses
a series of microsecond
electrical pulses to open
"pores" in the cell
membranes. The electrical
pulses are delivered
through several needle-like
probes placed into or
around the ablation zone
under CT or ultrasoundThe RF generator
works at 500kHz.
The frequency flows
to the electrode's
tip and then is
applied to the
tissue. Frictional
heat occurs and
causes the ions to
move from theIdentical
Comparison ElementsSubject DevicePredicate DeviceReference DeviceComment
for soft tissue ablation, the
working principle is that the
generator transfers
non-thermal energy to
electrodes which are placed at
the target area, it will release
high-voltage electrical pulses
forming nano-scale
permanent perforations on
the soft tissues to disrupt the
intracellular balance and
induce cell apoptosis. The cells
die and are removed by the
human body's own lymphatic
system.guidance. By applying
enough high voltage
energy, the open pores
cause irreversible damage
to the cells. The cells die
and are removed by the
human body's own
lymphatic system.negative pole to the
positive pole and
from the positive
pole to the negative
pole forty to
fifty thousand times
per second. Tissue
necrosis is the
principle that
occurs by using
heat generated
from the tissue
impedance.
The Mode 3 is used for the
soft tissue coagulation during
the process when the probe is
pulled out. This module works
at 480kHZ, the high frequency
flows to the probe's tip and
then is applied to the tissue.
Frictional heat occurs and
Comparison ElementsSubject DevicePredicate DeviceReference DeviceComment
causes the ions to move from
the negative pole to the
positive pole and from the
positive pole to the negative
pole 40,000 to 50,000 times
per second. Tissue necrosis is
the principle that occurs by
using heat generated from the
tissue impedance.
Working modeMode 1: Monopolar steep
pulse mode
Mode 2: Bipolar steep pulse
mode
Mode 3: Needle track
coagulationSteep pulse modeCoagulationIdentical
Prescription or OTCPrescriptionPrescriptionPrescriptionIdentical
ComponentIrreversible Electroporation
Ablation Generator,
electroporation probes,
neutral electrode, foot switchNanoKnife Generator,
Electrode Probes, Foot
PedalElectrosurgical unit,
active electrode,
grounding pad,
peristaltic pump
and foot
pedal
ESUBipolar or monopolarBipolar and MonopolarBipolarMonopolarDifferent. The
subject device has
Comparison ElementsSubject DevicePredicate DeviceReference DeviceComment
two
configurations. It
does not impact
device safety and
effectiveness
Pulse Amplitude/Voltage
output500 ~ 3000V500 ~ 3000VN/A, no pulse modeIdentical
Pulse amplitude precision$\pm$ 5%$\pm$ 5%N/A, no pulse modeIdentical
Pulse mode~50A~50AN/A, no pulse modeIdentical
Maximum
Output
CurrentNeedle
Track
Coagulation
Mode1AN/A2ADifferent. The
working current is
less than that of
the Reference
device.
Pulse widthmonophasic
pulse mode20 ~ 120μs20 ~ 100μsN/A, no pulse modeDifferent. The
pulse width of
monopolar mode
is wider than that
of predicate
biphasic
pulse mode5 ~ 40μsN/A, no biphasic
configurationN/A, no pulse modedevice. Animal
test results
provided to

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Comparison ElementsSubject DevicePredicate DeviceReference DeviceComment
demonstrate
equivalence.
Pulse width precision±2µs or ±2%(whichever is
larger)±2µs or ±2% (whichever is
larger)N/A,no pulse modeIdentical
Number of pulse(s)1 ~ 20010 ~ 100N/A, no pulse modeDifferent. The
difference is
between
allowable
adjustment range
Volts/cm500 ~ 3000500 ~ 3000N/A, no pulse modeIdentical
Maximum probes66N/A, no pulse modeIdentical
Pulse frequency, Un-sync30~ 240PPM/every 10 pulse240PPM/every 10 pulse
90PPM/every 10 pulseN/A, no pulse modeDifferent. The
highest pulse
frequency of
subject device is
same as that of
predicate device.
Comparison ElementsSubject DevicePredicate DeviceReference DeviceComment
Pulse frequency, SyncECG, frequency varies
depending on heart rate,
ISO 10993-5 Third edition 2009-06-01 Biological evaluation of medical devices -Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity
  • A ISO 10993-10 Third Edition 2010-08-01 Biological evaluation of medical devices -Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization

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  • A ISO 10993-11 Third edition 2017-09 Biological evaluation of medical devices -Part 11: Tests for systemic toxicity
  • ISO 10993-11 Third edition 2017-09 Biological evaluation of medical devices-Part 11: Test for systemic toxicity--Pyrogen test

  • A Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2020 version) Bacteria Endotoxins Test
  • A ISO 10993-7:2008 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 7: Ethylene oxide sterilization residuals
  • A ISO 11135 Second edition 2014-07-15 Sterilization of health-care products -Ethylene oxide - Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices
  • A ISO 11137-2:2019 Sterilization of health care products - Microbiological methods - Part 2: Tests of sterility performed in the definition, validation and maintenance of a sterilization process
  • A ASTM F1980-16 Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of Sterile Barrier Systems for Medical Devices

Clinical data

No clinical data was provided.

Conclusion

The indications for use of subject device are equivalent to the predicate device. The standards testing and nonclinical performance testing demonstrates the subject device technological characteristics are equivalent to the predicate device for general soft tissue electroporation. In conclusion, the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.