(109 days)
The Aqua Medical RF Vapor System is indicated for use in the coagulation and ablation of bleeding and non-bleeding sites in the gastrointestinal tract including but not limited to the esophagus. Indications include Esophageal Ulcers, Mallory-Weiss tears, Arteriovenous Malformations, Angiomata, Barrett's Esophagus, Dieulafoy Lesions, Angiodysplasia, Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia (GAVE) and Radiation Proctitis (RP). The device is to be used in adults only.
The Aqua RF Vapor Ablation System is a catheter-based device that uses radiofrequency (RF) energy to produce heated water vapor for the coagulating and ablating tissue. The RF energy heats liquid as it flows through the catheter, creating steam that is directed to the target tissue. The system includes the following components:
- Aqua RF Vapor Generator: A software-controlled RF generator is operated through a graphical user interface (GUI) and incorporates a syringe pump that delivers saline to the catheter. The catheter connects, fluidically and electrically, to the generator. A foot pedal is used to control the RF energy and vapor delivery.
- Aqua RF Vapor Catheters: disposable, sterile, single-use catheters with a diameter of 7F (2.3 mm) with an outer catheter sheath that is 10.5F and a length between 145 cm and 210 cm. Catheters are designed to be used through an endoscope working channel diameter of 3.7mm. This submission included only the modified circumferential catheter.
- Cassette (Syringe and Tubing): Tubing and syringe (60cc) provide a means of delivering saline to the catheter during treatment.
This 510(k) clearance letter pertains to the Aqua Medical RF Vapor Ablation System. However, the provided document does not include acceptance criteria or the study details that prove the device meets such criteria.
The document states that "The proposed modifications do not introduce new safety and effectiveness concerns and support the company's substantial equivalency claim" and mentions "supporting non-clinical data" and "bench testing and scientific rationales." It lists various performance tests conducted for the Generator, Catheter, and Cassette components, but it does not provide any quantitative acceptance criteria or performance results from any clinical or even pre-clinical study testing the device's efficacy against specific metrics.
Therefore, I cannot populate the table or answer the specific questions regarding acceptance criteria, reported performance, sample sizes, expert involvement, adjudication, MRMC studies, standalone performance, or ground truth establishment based solely on the provided text.
The information given is limited to:
- Device Name: Aqua Medical RF Vapor Ablation System
- Indications for Use: Coagulation and ablation of bleeding and non-bleeding sites in the gastrointestinal tract (e.g., Esophageal Ulcers, Mallory-Weiss tears, Arteriovenous Malformations, Angiomata, Barrett's Esophagus, Dieulafoy Lesions, Angiodysplasia, Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia (GAVE), Radiation Proctitis (RP)) in adults.
- Modifications: To the generator, Cassette (syringe and tubing), and circumferential catheter.
- Tests Performed (Non-Clinical):
- Generator: EMC & Electrical Safety, Software validation, Generator Hardware Verification
- Catheter: Hardware Verification Testing, Simulated-use tissue validation (Lean Beef Testing)
- Cassette: Biocompatibility, Shelf-Life assessment, Sterilization Validation
- Conclusion: The device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device, and modifications do not raise new safety or effectiveness concerns.
§ 876.4300 Endoscopic electrosurgical unit and accessories.
(a)
Identification. An endoscopic electrosurgical unit and accessories is a device used to perform electrosurgical procedures through an endoscope. This generic type of device includes the electrosurgical generator, patient plate, electric biopsy forceps, electrode, flexible snare, electrosurgical alarm system, electrosurgical power supply unit, electrical clamp, self-opening rigid snare, flexible suction coagulator electrode, patient return wristlet, contact jelly, adaptor to the cord for transurethral surgical instruments, the electric cord for transurethral surgical instruments, and the transurethral desiccator.(b)
Classification. Class II (performance standards).