(91 days)
Not Found
No
The device description and performance studies focus on mechanical and fluid management aspects, with no mention of AI, ML, image processing, or data-driven algorithms.
Yes.
The device facilitates the evacuation of retained blood, free-floating blood clots, and fluid from the stomach to improve patient outcomes, which falls under therapeutic intervention.
No
The device is described as a "fluid management system" intended to evacuate blood, blood clots, and fluid from the stomach. Its function is to clear the stomach, not to diagnose a condition.
No
The device description explicitly lists physical components like a suction adapter, foot pedal, and suction tubing, indicating it is a hardware-based system.
Based on the provided information, the Pathfinder® CR System is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic) device.
Here's why:
- Intended Use: The intended use is to facilitate the evacuation of retained blood, blood clots, and fluid from the stomach during an endoscopic procedure. This is a therapeutic/procedural function, not a diagnostic one.
- Device Description: The device is a fluid management system that physically removes substances from the body. It does not analyze biological samples to provide diagnostic information.
- Lack of IVD Characteristics: There is no mention of the device being used to test or analyze samples (blood, fluid, etc.) for diagnostic purposes. It's a tool for clearing the field of view during an endoscopy.
IVD devices are specifically designed to examine specimens derived from the human body to provide information for diagnostic, monitoring, or compatibility purposes. The Pathfinder® CR System does not fit this description.
N/A
Intended Use / Indications for Use
The Pathfinder® CR System is an accessory to the Pathfinder Endoscope Overtube, intended to be used with an endoscope to facilitate evacuation of retained blood, free-floating blood clots, and fluid from the stomach in adult patients (22 years of age or older).
It is for use only by medically licensed and trained gastroenterologists located in hospitals, clinics and doctors' offices.
Product codes
FED, FDS
Device Description
The Pathfinder® CR System is a disposable endoscopy fluid management system for the 14mm ID Pathfinder®Endoscope Overtube. It is designed to evacuate retained blood, free-floating blood clots, and fluid from the stomach in adult patients (22 years of age or older). It also provides access for endoscopic device passage and exchange. The suction adapter is attached to the Overtube and connected to a foot pedal to control suction on/off functionality. The foot pedal is connected to a suction source with vacuum regulator that provides a range between 200 to 375 mmHg (26.7 to 50.0 kPa). It is for use only by medically licensed and trained gastroenterologists located in hospitals, clinics, and doctor offices. The Pathfinder® CR System consists of the following main components:
Suction Adapter (CR, Adapter)
The suction adapter (CR) is a disposable adapter is attached to the Overtube to allow for passage of an endoscope composed of a rigid cap and body and two sealing components: a seal that interfaces with the Overtube handle grip and a scope seal that interacts with the endoscope. It has a side port for attachment to a suction source with a vacuum regulator such as a vacuum canister or wall vacuum.
Foot Pedal (Suction Controller)
The foot pedal (suction controller) is a spring-loaded pedal for engaging vacuum on and off. When depressed, the vacuum is engaged and the material from the patient is suctioned around the endoscope through the Overtube and CR, through the tubing and into a suction canister. When released, the vacuum is disengaged.
Suction Tubing (Tubing)
The suction tubing allows for removal of blood and fluid. It is connected to the CR side port, suction controller barbs and a suction source with vacuum regulator.
Mentions image processing
Not Found
Mentions AI, DNN, or ML
Not Found
Input Imaging Modality
Not Found
Anatomical Site
stomach, GI tract (Gastrointestinal tract)
Indicated Patient Age Range
adult patients (22 years of age or older)
Intended User / Care Setting
medically licensed and trained gastroenterologists located in hospitals, clinics and doctors' offices.
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)
Summary of Non-Clinical Functional and Performance Testing:
The Pathfinder® CR system was subject to extensive testing under applicable design control requirements, including:
- Dimensional Measurements
- Adapter Scope Installation
- Endoscope Trackability
- Device Trackability
- System Flow Rate
- Adapter Tubing Installation and Removal
- Adapter Tensile Integrity
- Adapter Cantilever Integrity
- Adapter Scope and Cantilever Seal
- Adapter Torque
- Foot Pedal Cyclic and Actuation Force
- Foot Pedal Tubing Installation and Removal
- Simulated Use
These verification/validation activities successfully demonstrated that the device correctly performs as designed, has been validated for its intended use, and raises no new questions regarding either safety or effectiveness when compared to the predicate device.
Summary of Biocompatibility Testing:
The Suction Adapter is the only component of the system that is considered to have any indirect or direct contact with the patient.
Biocompatibility testing of the Suction Adapter materials included:
- Cytotoxicity
- Sensitization
- Irritation Reactivity
- Acute Systemic Toxicity
- Material Mediated Pyrogenicity
Testing demonstrated that the material used in the Suction Adapter meets the requirements of the applicable ISO 10993 standard.
Summary of Clinical Data: No clinical testing was applicable to this submission.
Summary of Animal Data: No animal testing was applicable to this submission.
Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
Not Found
Predicate Device(s)
Reference Device(s)
Not Found
Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information
Not Found
§ 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.
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June 27, 2024
Neptune Medical, Inc. % Keira Jessop Regulatory Affairs Consultant AlvaMed, Inc. 935 Great Plain Avenue, Unit 166 Needham, Massachusetts 02492
Re: K240853
Trade/Device Name: Pathfinder® CR System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.1500 Regulation Name: Endoscope And Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FED, FDS Dated: May 24, 2024 Received: May 24, 2024
Dear Keira Jessop:
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 (the 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 available at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. However, you are responsible to determine that the medical devices you use as components in the kit have either been determined as substantially equivalent under the premarket notification process (Section 510(k) of the act), or were legally on the market prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments. Please note: If you purchase your device components in bulk (i.e., unfinished) and further process (e.g., sterilize) you must submit a new 510(k) before including these components in your kit/tray. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration. Iisting 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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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. Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30, Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90, Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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 requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR Part 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reportingcombination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR Parts 1000-1050.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 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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For comprehensive regulatory information about mediation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-advice-comprehensive-regulatoryassistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
Sincerely,
Sivakami Venkatachalam -S
for
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
Submission Number (if known)
Device Name
Pathfinder® CR System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Pathfinder® CR System is an accessory to the Pathfinder Endoscope Overtube, intended to be used with an endoscope to facilitate evacuation of retained blood, free-floating blood clots, and fluid from the stomach in adult patients (22 years of age or older).
It is for use only by medically licensed and trained gastroenterologists located in hospitals, clinics and doctors' offices.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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510(k) Summary
Name and Address of Submitter
Neptune Medical, Inc. 1828 Camino Real, Suite 508 Burlingame, CA 94010 USA Phone: +1 (650) 307-2176 Alex Tilson, CEO alex@neptunemedical.com
Correspondent/Primary Contact Person
Keira Jessop, M.S., RAC Regulatory Affairs Consultant AlvaMed, Inc. 935 Great Plain Avenue, Unit 166 Needham, MA 02492 USA kjessop@alvamed.com Phone: +1 (888) 331-3485 Fax: +1 (617) 249-0955
Submission Information
Subject Device:
| Date Summary Prepared: | 27 March 2024 |
|---|---|
| Trade/Device Name: | Pathfinder® CR System |
| Manufacturer: | Neptune Medical, Inc. |
| Common Name: | Pathfinder® CR System |
| Regulation Number: | 876.1500 |
| Classification: | Class II |
| Primary Product Code: | FED, FDS |
| Review Panel: | Gastroenterology and Urology |
Primary Predicate Device:
| Trade/Device Name: | Pathfinder Endoscope Overtube (K211301) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Neptune Medical, Inc. |
| Common Name: | Endoscopic Access Overtube |
| Regulation Number: | 876.1500 |
| Classification: | Class II |
| Primary Product Code: | FED |
| Review Panel: | Gastroenterology and Urology |
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Secondary Predicate Device:
Trade/Device Name: Manufacturer: Common Name: Regulation Number: Regulation Class: Product Code: Review Panel:
Pure-Vu EVS System (K232922) Motus GI Medical Technologies Ltd. Pure-Vu EVS System 876.1500 Class II FDF, FDS Gastroenterology and Urology
Valid Predicate Discussion
Pathfinder Endoscope Overtube was selected as the valid primary predicate device and Pure-Vu EVS System was selected as the secondary predicate device to support the 510(k) submission because they received FDA clearance using well-established methods. Both the predicates meet the expected predicate performance due to no reports of unexpected injury, deaths, or malfunctions associated with the device. After conducting a search on the Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) Database, Medical Device Reporting (MDR), MedSun Reports Database, Medical Device Safety and CBER Safety & Availability (Biologics) and Recall Database websites, it was found that there are no known unmitigated use-related or design safety issues and both primary and secondary predicate devices have not been subject to a design-related recall.
| Valid Predicate
Device | A - Well
established
methods | B - Meets or exceeds
expected predicate
performance | C - Unmitigated
use-related or
design-related
safety issues | D –
Associated
design-
related recall |
|---------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|
| Pathfinder
Endoscope
Overtube
(Primary
Predicate) | Used
relevant
methods that
were
published in
the public
domain. | History of safe use
established due to no
reports of unexpected
injury, deaths, or
malfunctions
associated with the
device | No known
unmitigated use
related or design-
related safety
issues | No design-
related recall
identified |
| Pure-Vu EVS
System
(Secondary
Predicate) | Used
relevant
methods that
were
published in
the public
domain | History of safe use
established due to no
reports of unexpected
injury, deaths, or
malfunctions
associated with the
device | No known
unmitigated use
related or design-
related safety
issues | No design-
related recall
identified |
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Device Description
The Pathfinder® CR System is a disposable endoscopy fluid management system for the 14mm ID Pathfinder®Endoscope Overtube. It is designed to evacuate retained blood, free-floating blood clots, and fluid from the stomach in adult patients (22 years of age or older). It also provides access for endoscopic device passage and exchange. The suction adapter is attached to the Overtube and connected to a foot pedal to control suction on/off functionality. The foot pedal is connected to a suction source with vacuum regulator that provides a range between 200 to 375 mmHg (26.7 to 50.0 kPa). It is for use only by medically licensed and trained gastroenterologists located in hospitals, clinics, and doctor offices. The Pathfinder® CR System consists of the following main components:
Suction Adapter (CR, Adapter)
The suction adapter (CR) is a disposable adapter is attached to the Overtube to allow for passage of an endoscope composed of a rigid cap and body and two sealing components: a seal that interfaces with the Overtube handle grip and a scope seal that interacts with the endoscope. It has a side port for attachment to a suction source with a vacuum regulator such as a vacuum canister or wall vacuum.
Foot Pedal (Suction Controller)
The foot pedal (suction controller) is a spring-loaded pedal for engaging vacuum on and off. When depressed, the vacuum is engaged and the material from the patient is suctioned around the endoscope through the Overtube and CR, through the tubing and into a suction canister. When released, the vacuum is disengaged.
Suction Tubing (Tubing)
The suction tubing allows for removal of blood and fluid. It is connected to the CR side port, suction controller barbs and a suction source with vacuum regulator.
Indications for Use
The Pathfinder® CR System is an accessory to the Pathfinder Endoscope Overtube, intended to be used with an endoscope to facilitate evacuation of retained blood, free-floating blood clots, and fluid from the stomach in adult patients (22 years of age or older). It is for use only by medically licensed and trained gastroenterologists located in hospitals, clinics, and doctors' offices.
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Summary of Technological Characteristics
The following table provides an overview of general technological characteristics in comparison to both primary and secondary predicate devices. Any differences in the technological characteristics are minor and reflect market strategy and/or perceived user preferences and do not impact the safety, effectiveness, or substantial equivalence of the device. Biocompatibility evaluation testing, and performance testing have been performed on the subject device in order to establish substantial equivalence to the predicate devices.
| Subject Device | Primary Predicate | Secondary Predicate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Neptune Medical, Inc. | Neptune Medical, Inc. | Motus GI Medical Technologies Ltd. |
| Trade Name | Pathfinder CR System | Pathfinder Endoscope Overtube | Pure-Vu EVS System |
| K# | TBD | K211301 | K232922 |
| Device Classification Name | Endoscopic access overtube, gastroenterology- urology | Endoscopic access overtube, gastroenterology- urology | Colonoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid |
| Classification | Regulation No: 876.1500 Class: II Panel: Gastroenterology and Urology | Regulation No: 876.1500 Class: II Panel: Gastroenterology and Urology | Regulation No: 876.1500 Class: II Panel: Gastroenterology and Urology |
| Product Code | FED, FDS | FED | FDF, FDS |
| Indications for Use | The disposable Pathfinder® CR System is an accessory to the Pathfinder Endoscope Overtube, intended to be used with an endoscope to facilitate evacuation of retained blood, free-floating blood clots, and fluid from the stomach in adult patients (22 years of age or older) | The Pathfinder Endoscope Overtube is intended to be used with an endoscope to facilitate intubation, change of endoscopes, and treatment in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract in adult patients (22 years of age and older). | The Pure-Vu EVS System is intended to connect to standard or slim colonoscopes and gastroscopes to help facilitate intra- procedural cleansing of the GI tract by irrigating or cleaning and evacuating irrigation fluid (water), feces, and other bodily fluids and matter, e.g. blood |
| It is for use only by | |||
| medically licensed | |||
| and trained | |||
| gastroenterologists | |||
| located in hospitals, | |||
| clinics, and doctors' | |||
| offices. | It is for use only by | ||
| trained medical | |||
| personnel located in | |||
| hospitals, clinics | |||
| and doctors' offices. | |||
| Environment of Use | Hospitals, clinics, | ||
| and/or doctor's | |||
| offices | Hospitals, clinics, | ||
| and/or doctor's | |||
| offices | Hospitals, clinics, | ||
| and/or doctor's | |||
| offices | |||
| Prescriptive | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Technological Characteristics | |||
| Disposable | Yes | Yes | Yes, except for |
| workstation | |||
| Principle of | |||
| Operation | Proximal attachment | ||
| to Pathfinder | |||
| Overtube with | |||
| insertion of | |||
| endoscope through | |||
| both Pathfinder CR | |||
| System and | |||
| Pathfinder Overtube. | |||
| Suction at any time | |||
| during procedure. | |||
| Debris and fluids are | |||
| removed through the | |||
| suction channel into | |||
| an external waster | |||
| container. | Insertion of | ||
| endoscope through | |||
| Pathfinder Overtube. | |||
| Vacuum-assisted | |||
| rigidizing overtube | |||
| for endoscopic | |||
| procedures in the GI | |||
| Tract. | Distal Attachment to | ||
| the endoscope. | |||
| Vacuum Suction at | |||
| any time during the | |||
| procedure without | |||
| removing any tools. | |||
| Debris and fluids are | |||
| removed through the | |||
| suction channel into | |||
| an external waster | |||
| container | |||
| Maximum Suction | |||
| Pressure | |||
| Specifications | (-)0.5 Bar / | ||
| (375mmHg) | N/A - Closed system | (-)0.5 Bar / | |
| (375mmHg) | |||
| Sterilization of | |||
| Patient Contacting | |||
| Components | Sterile | Sterile | Clean, Non-Sterile |
| Material | Complies with ISO | ||
| 10993 | Complies with ISO | ||
| 10993 | Complies with ISO | ||
| 10993 | |||
| Electrical Input | N/A | N/A | 100V-240V/50/60 HZ |
Table 1: Summary of Technological Characteristics
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Summary of Biocompatibility Testing:
The Suction Adapter is the only component of the system that is considered to have any indirect or direct contact with the patient.
Biocompatibility testing of the Suction Adapter materials included:
- Cytotoxicity
- Sensitization
- Irritation Reactivity
- Acute Systemic Toxicity ●
- Material Mediated Pyrogenicity
Testing demonstrated that the material used in the Suction Adapter meets the requirements of the applicable ISO 10993 standard.
Summary of Non-Clinical Functional and Performance Testing
The Pathfinder® CR system was subject to extensive testing under applicable design control requirements, including:
- . Dimensional Measurements
- Adapter Scope Installation
- Endoscope Trackability
- Device Trackability
- System Flow Rate
- Adapter Tubing Installation and Removal ●
- Adapter Tensile Integrity
- Adapter Cantilever Integrity
- Adapter Scope and Cantilever Seal
- . Adapter Torque
- . Foot Pedal Cyclic and Actuation Force
- . Foot Pedal Tubing Installation and Removal
- . Simulated Use
Together, these verification/validation activities successfully demonstrated that the device
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correctly performs as designed, has been validated for its intended use, and raises no new questions regarding either safety or effectiveness when compared to the predicate device. Therefore, the verification/validation testing conducted supports a determination of substantial equivalence for the subject device.
Summary of Clinical Data
No clinical testing was applicable to this submission.
Summary of Animal Data
No animal testing was applicable to this submission.
Shelf Life and Sterilization
Neptune Medical is responsible for the sterilization of the Suction Adapter component of the Pathfinder® CR system. The Suction tubing is purchased sterile, so Neptune Medical is not responsible for its sterilization process. The foot pedal is provided non-sterile; therefore, sterility validation is not applicable
Ethylene Oxide (EO) is used as the method of Sterilization and the proposed shelf life of the device is 6 months from the date of manufacture.
Conclusion
Neptune Medical considers the Pathfinder CR System to be substantially equivalent to the primary and secondary predicate. Like the primary predicate, Pathfinder Endoscope Overtube, and the secondary predicate, Pure-Vu EVS System, the Pathfinder® CR System has been shown to be safe and effective through bench testing and biocompatibility testing. Differences in design and technology do not raise any unanswered questions of safety or effectiveness and the intended use remains unchanged.
The information present in the 510(k) supports that the Pathfinder® CR System is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as the predicate devices and substantially equivalent to the identified primary and secondary predicate devices in design rationale, methodology of use, and performance.
In accordance with the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 CFR Part 807 and based on the information provided in this premarket notification it can be concluded that the subject device is substantially equivalent with predicate devices.