K Number
K230428
Device Name
Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho 2.7/1.2, Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho 4.2/2.2, Ambu® aBox™ 2
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2023-08-10

(174 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
874.4680
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
aScope™ 5 Broncho is intended for endoscopic procedures and examination within the airways and tracheobronchial tree. aScope™ 5 Broncho is intended to provide visualization via a compatible Ambu displaying unit, and to allow passing of endotherapy instruments via its working channel. The aBox™ 2 is intended to display live imaging data from compatible Ambu visualization devices.
Device Description
The Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho System is a combination of a displaying unit, the Ambu® aBox™ 2, and a compatible endoscope, Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho. Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho is a sterile, single-use flexible bronchoscope designed to conduct endoscopic procedures and examination of the airways and tracheobronchial tree. The endoscope is available in two size confiqurations: Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho 4.2/2.2 and Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho 2.7/1.2. Apart from the size, the endoscopes share a similar design. The insertion portion is inserted into the patient airway through the mouth, nose, endotracheal tube, tracheostomy tube, etc. There is a working channel system within the endoscope for use with endotherapy instruments or instillation of fluids. An introducer (luer lock adaptor), which is supplied together with the endoscopes, can be attached to the working channel port during use. Suctioning of blood, saliva, and mucus from airway is possible through the suction system. Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho features an integrated camera module with built-in dual LED illumination. The image module provides a cropped 400x400 pixels signal from the 160 Kpixel sensor. The Ambu® aBox™ 2, also referred to as displaying unit, is a non-sterile digital monitor intended to display live imaging data from Ambu visualization devices. The product consists of a base unit with a 12.8″ LCD screen mounted on the top. The device is powered by an integrated power supply and comes with country specific power cables. The Ambu® aBox™ 2 has the following physical and performance characteristics: - Displays the image from Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho endoscope . on the screen - . Can record snapshots or video of image from Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho endoscope - Can connect to an external monitor . - . Is a reusable device
More Information

No
The summary describes a standard bronchoscope system with a camera and display unit. There is no mention of AI, ML, or any advanced image processing beyond basic display and recording. The performance studies focus on physical and optical characteristics, not algorithmic performance.

No.
The device is intended for visualization and allows the passing of instruments, but it does not directly treat a condition itself.

Yes

The device is intended for "endoscopic procedures and examination within the airways and tracheobronchial tree" and "to provide visualization," which are diagnostic purposes for identifying abnormalities or conditions within the body.

No

The device description clearly outlines both a hardware component (the aScope™ 5 Broncho endoscope with integrated camera and LEDs) and a separate hardware displaying unit (the aBox™ 2). The software is part of a system that includes significant hardware.

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

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use clearly states that the device is for "endoscopic procedures and examination within the airways and tracheobronchial tree" and to "provide visualization" and "allow passing of endotherapy instruments." This describes a device used for direct visualization and intervention within the body, not for testing samples taken from the body.
  • Device Description: The description details a bronchoscope with a camera and a display unit. This is consistent with an endoscopic system used for direct examination of internal structures.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: There is no mention of analyzing biological samples (blood, urine, tissue, etc.), detecting specific analytes, or providing diagnostic information based on laboratory testing.

IVD devices are designed to perform tests on samples taken from the human body to provide information for the diagnosis, monitoring, or treatment of diseases or conditions. This device is used for direct visualization and procedural intervention.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

aScope™ 5 Broncho is intended for endoscopic procedures and examination within the airways and tracheobronchial tree. aScope™ 5 Broncho is intended to provide visualization via a compatible Ambu displaying unit, and to allow passing of endotherapy instruments via its working channel.

The aBox™ 2 is intended to display live imaging data from compatible Ambu visualization devices.

Product codes

EOO

Device Description

The Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho System is a combination of a displaying unit, the Ambu® aBox™ 2, and a compatible endoscope, Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho.

Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho is a sterile, single-use flexible bronchoscope designed to conduct endoscopic procedures and examination of the airways and tracheobronchial tree. The endoscope is available in two size confiqurations: Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho 4.2/2.2 and Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho 2.7/1.2. Apart from the size, the endoscopes share a similar design. The insertion portion is inserted into the patient airway through the mouth, nose, endotracheal tube, tracheostomy tube, etc. There is a working channel system within the endoscope for use with endotherapy instruments or instillation of fluids. An introducer (luer lock adaptor), which is supplied together with the endoscopes, can be attached to the working channel port during use. Suctioning of blood, saliva, and mucus from airway is possible through the suction system.

Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho features an integrated camera module with built-in dual LED illumination. The image module provides a cropped 400x400 pixels signal from the 160 Kpixel sensor.

The Ambu® aBox™ 2, also referred to as displaying unit, is a non-sterile digital monitor intended to display live imaging data from Ambu visualization devices. The product consists of a base unit with a 12.8″ LCD screen mounted on the top. The device is powered by an integrated power supply and comes with country specific power cables.

The Ambu® aBox™ 2 has the following physical and performance characteristics:

  • Displays the image from Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho endoscope . on the screen
  • . Can record snapshots or video of image from Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho endoscope
  • Can connect to an external monitor .
  • . Is a reusable device

Mentions image processing

Yes

Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

Not Found

Input Imaging Modality

Endoscopic visualization

Anatomical Site

airways and tracheobronchial tree

Indicated Patient Age Range

Not Found

Intended User / Care Setting

Not Found

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

Not Found

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

Not Found

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

Performance requirements were evaluated in accordance with the ISO 8600 series:
ISO 8600-1 Endoscopes - Medical endoscopes and endotherapy devices - Part 1: General requirements
ISO 8600-3 Endoscopes - Medical endoscopes and endotherapy devices - Part 3: Determination of field of view and direction of view of endoscopes with optics
ISO 8600-4 Endoscopes Medical endoscopes and endotherapy . devices - Part 4: Determination of maximum width of insertion portion

The following tests were performed to verify/validate the design and evaluate the performance of the Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho System:

  • Verification tests including:
    • O Insertion portion dimensions
    • Bending performance o
    • o Suction performance
    • Duration of use o
  • Optical performance tests including:
    • O Field of view
    • Direction of view o
    • Depth of field* o
    • O Resolution*
    • Color performance* O
    • o Image intensity uniformity*
    • Geometric distortion* O
  • Photobiological safety according to IEC 62471 ●
  • Transportation study ●
  • Sterilization validation according to ISO 11135
  • Stability study to document shelf life
    • Performance tests o
    • Sterile packaging integrity o
  • Biocompatibility according to ISO 10993-1 including tests for: ●
    • Cytotoxicity (ISO 10993-5) O
      • O Irritation (ISO 10993-23)
      • Sensitization (ISO 10993-10) o
  • Electrical Safety and performance according to IEC 60601-1 and . IEC 60601-2-18
  • Electromagnetic Compatibility according to IEC 60601-1-2

The camera technology of Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho differs from that the predicate device, however, the different technological of characteristics do not raise different questions of safety or effectiveness. The safety and effectiveness of the applicant device was ensured by comparing the results of the optical performance tests marked with * to reference device, Ambu® aScope™ 4 Broncho, thereby the demonstrating substantial equivalence.

Overall, the Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho System performed as expected and met the test specifications set.

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

Not Found

Predicate Device(s)

K220606

Reference Device(s)

K173727

Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

Not Found

§ 874.4680 Bronchoscope (flexible or rigid) and accessories.

(a)
Identification. A bronchoscope (flexible or rigid) and accessories is a tubular endoscopic device with any of a group of accessory devices which attach to the bronchoscope and is intended to examine or treat the larynx and tracheobronchial tree. It is typically used with a fiberoptic light source and carrier to provide illumination. The device is made of materials such as stainless steel or flexible plastic. This generic type of device includes the rigid ventilating bronchoscope, rigid nonventilating bronchoscope, nonrigid bronchoscope, laryngeal-bronchial telescope, flexible foreign body claw, bronchoscope tubing, flexible biopsy forceps, rigid biopsy curette, flexible biopsy brush, rigid biopsy forceps, flexible biopsy curette, and rigid bronchoscope aspirating tube, but excludes the fiberoptic light source and carrier.(b)
Classification. Class II.

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August 10, 2023

Ambu A/S % Sanjay Parikh Senior Director, QA/RA Ambu Inc. 6721 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 200 Columbia, Maryland 21046

Re: K230428

Trade/Device Name: Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho 2.7/1.2, Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho 4.2/2.2, Ambu® aBox™ 2 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.4680 Regulation Name: Bronchoscope (Flexible Or Rigid) And Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: EOO Dated: July 10, 2023 Received: July 11, 2023

Dear Sanjay Parikh:

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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Enclosure

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Indications for Use

510(k) Number: K230428

Device Name Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho 4.2/2.2 Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho 2.7/1.2 Ambu® aBox™ 2

Indications for Use (Describe)

aScope™ 5 Broncho is intended for endoscopic procedures and examination within the airways and tracheobronchial tree. aScope™ 5 Broncho is intended to provide visualization via a compatible Ambu displaying unit, and to allow passing of endotherapy instruments via its working channel.

The aBox™ 2 is intended to display live imaging data from compatible Ambu visualization devices.

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 – Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho System

This 510(k) summary has been prepared in accordance with 21 CFR 807.87(h) and the content and format of the 510(k) summary has been prepared in accordance with 21 CFR 807.92.

| Submitter | Ambu A/S
Baltorpbakken 13
2750 Ballerup
Denmark
Tel.: +45 7225 2000
Fax.: +45 7225 2050 | |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|
| Contact Person | Name: Karina Matthiesen
Job Title: Senior Regulatory Affairs Professional
Address: Ambu A/S, Baltorpbakken 13, 2750 Ballerup, Denmark
Email: kama@ambu.com
Tel.: +45 7225 2000 | |
| Date Summary
Prepared | August 10, 2023 | |
| Device Trade
Name | Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho 2.7/1.2
Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho 4.2/2.2
Ambu® aBox™ 2 | |
| Device Common
Name | Endoscopy system | |
| Device
Classification | Bronchoscope (flexible or rigid) and accessories
Product Codes: EOQ
21 CFR 874.4680
Class II | |
| Legally
Marketed
Devices to which
the Device is
Substantially
Equivalent | Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho: | Ambu® aBox™ 2: |
| | Predicate Device A (K220606): | Predicate Device A (K220606): |
| | Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho HD 5.0/2.2, Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho HD 5.6/2.8 | Ambu® aBox™ 2 |
| | Reference Device B (K173727): | |
| | Ambu® aScope™ 4 Broncho Slim and Regular | |

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Description of The Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho System is a combination of a displaying the Device unit, the Ambu® aBox™ 2, and a compatible endoscope, Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho.

Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho is a sterile, single-use flexible bronchoscope designed to conduct endoscopic procedures and examination of the airways and tracheobronchial tree. The endoscope is available in two size confiqurations: Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho 4.2/2.2 and Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho 2.7/1.2. Apart from the size, the endoscopes share a similar design. The insertion portion is inserted into the patient airway through the mouth, nose, endotracheal tube, tracheostomy tube, etc. There is a working channel system within the endoscope for use with endotherapy instruments or instillation of fluids. An introducer (luer lock adaptor), which is supplied together with the endoscopes, can be attached to the working channel port during use. Suctioning of blood, saliva, and mucus from airway is possible through the suction system.

Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho features an integrated camera module with built-in dual LED illumination. The image module provides a cropped 400x400 pixels signal from the 160 Kpixel sensor.

The Ambu® aBox™ 2, also referred to as displaying unit, is a non-sterile digital monitor intended to display live imaging data from Ambu visualization devices. The product consists of a base unit with a 12.8″ LCD screen mounted on the top. The device is powered by an integrated power supply and comes with country specific power cables.

The Ambu® aBox™ 2 has the following physical and performance characteristics:

  • Displays the image from Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho endoscope . on the screen
  • . Can record snapshots or video of image from Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho endoscope
  • Can connect to an external monitor .
  • . Is a reusable device

Intended aScope 5 Broncho is intended for endoscopic procedures and examination Use/Indications within the airways and tracheobronchial tree. for Use

aScope 5 Broncho is intended to provide visualization via a compatible Ambu displaying unit, and to allow passing of endotherapy instruments via its working channel.

The aBox™ 2 is intended to display live imaging data from compatible Ambu visualization devices.

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| Summary of the
technological
characteristics
in comparison to
the predicate
devices | Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho and the predicate endoscope, Ambu®
aScope™ 5 Broncho HD, are both sterile, single-use flexible
bronchoscopes. Furthermore, they share the following technological
characteristics:
Both devices have a maneuverable tip controlled by the user. Both devices have a camera and LED light source located in the
distal tip. Both devices have a rotary function enabling the orientation of
camera and working channel in relation to the bronchoscope
handle to be altered. Both devices have two endoscope buttons to communicate with
the displaying unit. Both devices have a suction system activated by a suction button. Both devices are sterilized by Ethylene Oxide. Both devices are compatible with the displaying unit Ambu®
aBox™ 2. |
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| | Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho has the same handle as the predicate device,
but the insertion portion differs in the following ways:
The outer diameter of the insertion portion is smaller than for the
predicate device. The working channel is smaller than for the predicate device. Due to the smaller endoscope tip, the camera technology differs
from the predicate e.g., lower resolution. |
| | The Ambu® aBox™ 2 and the predicate displaying unit share the following
technological characteristics:
Both are video processors displaying live video-imaging data of
the connected visualization device to a monitor. Both provide video output formats, recording and data storage
and data transport functions. Both share technical functionalities such as brightness control,
image contrast and sharpness adjustment and zoom function. Both are portable and have an integrated monitor in addition to
the possibility to connect to an external monitor. The differences between the aBox 2 and the predicate device are as
follows:
The predicate device aBox 2 is not compatible with the applicant
device Ambu aScope 5 Broncho |
| Performance
Data - Bench | Performance requirements were evaluated in accordance with the ISO
8600 series:
ISO 8600-1 Endoscopes - Medical endoscopes and endotherapy
devices - Part 1: General requirements ISO 8600-3 Endoscopes - Medical endoscopes and endotherapy
devices - Part 3: Determination of field of view and direction of
view of endoscopes with optics |

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  • ISO 8600-4 Endoscopes Medical endoscopes and endotherapy . devices - Part 4: Determination of maximum width of insertion portion
    The following tests were performed to verify/validate the design and evaluate the performance of the Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho System:

  • . Verification tests including:

    • o Insertion portion dimensions
    • Bending performance o
    • o Suction performance
    • Duration of use o
  • . Optical performance tests including:

    • O Field of view
    • Direction of view o
    • Depth of field* o
    • O Resolution*
    • Color performance* O
    • o Image intensity uniformity*
    • Geometric distortion* O
  • Photobiological safety according to IEC 62471 ●

  • Transportation study ●

  • Sterilization validation according to ISO 11135

  • Stability study to document shelf life

    • Performance tests o
    • Sterile packaging integrity o
  • Biocompatibility according to ISO 10993-1 including tests for: ●

    • Cytotoxicity (ISO 10993-5) O
      • O Irritation (ISO 10993-23)
      • Sensitization (ISO 10993-10) o
  • Electrical Safety and performance according to IEC 60601-1 and . IEC 60601-2-18

  • . Electromagnetic Compatibility according to IEC 60601-1-2

The camera technology of Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho differs from that the predicate device, however, the different technological of characteristics do not raise different questions of safety or effectiveness. The safety and effectiveness of the applicant device was ensured by comparing the results of the optical performance tests marked with * to reference device, Ambu® aScope™ 4 Broncho, thereby the demonstrating substantial equivalence.

Overall, the Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho System performed as expected and met the test specifications set.

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Conclusion The Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho System, consisting of Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho and Ambu® aBox™ 2, has the same intended use/indications for use and similar technological characteristics and principles of operation as the predicate device.

The minor technological differences between Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho System and its predicate device do not raise any different questions regarding safety or effectiveness.

Therefore, it is concluded that the Ambu® aScope™ 5 Broncho System is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.