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No
The description focuses on mechanical and electrical components for tissue resection and coagulation under direct visual control by the surgeon. There is no mention of automated decision-making, image analysis, or learning algorithms.
Yes.
The device is intended for resection, morcellation, and aspiration of tissue in the urethra, prostate, and bladder to treat urological conditions, which constitutes a therapeutic purpose.
No
Explanation: The device is described as a resectoscope intended for "resection, morcellation and aspiration of tissue," which are treatment procedures, not diagnostic ones. It performs cutting and coagulation of tissue.
No
The device description clearly outlines multiple hardware components including an electrode/tissue morcellator assembly, a sheath, and a motor drive unit. It also describes mechanical actions and compatibility with electro-surgery units.
Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).
Here's why:
- IVD Definition: In Vitro Diagnostic devices are used to examine specimens (like blood, urine, or tissue) taken from the human body to provide information about a person's health. This testing is done outside of the body (in vitro).
- Device Function: The FemRx "00"STARTM System is a surgical device used within the body (in vivo) for the physical resection, morcellation, and aspiration of tissue in the urethra, prostate, and bladder. It is a tool for performing a surgical procedure, not for analyzing samples.
- Intended Use: The intended use clearly states "urological transurethral resection" and describes a surgical procedure performed by a urologist.
Therefore, the device's function and intended use fall under the category of a surgical device, not an In Vitro Diagnostic device.
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Intended Use / Indications for Use
The FemRx "00"STARTM System is intended for urological transurethral resection by trained professional urologists in hospital environments. This device is intended for resection, morcellation and aspiration of tissue in the urethra, prostate and bladder.
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Device Description
The FemRx 700 STARTM System is a refined urologic resectoscope. The device consists of: 1) an electrode/tissue morcellator assembly including drive cable, 2) a sheath and; 3) a motor drive unit. A standard telescope is inserted into the device and coupled to an operative video camera system prior to use. The device is compatible with a variety of standard electro-surgery units (ESUs).
The system is designed to cut and coagulate prostate tissue by sliding the loop/morcellator assembly in an axial manner relative to the handle/spring housing. Cutting and coagulation are accomplished by energizing the electrode with electrocautery current from an approved ESU. All cutting/coagulating occurs under visual control by a surgeon observing a video monitor displaying the view through the telescope. Cutting/coagulating is only performed while the device is moving towards the operator. Typically, the surgeon squeezes the finger rings to move cutting end distally; electrocautery is then applied and cutting/coagulating is accomplished by the active end as the spring returns the device to the most proximal resting location. The surgeon uses hand pressure to control the rate of sliding of the active end within the sheath. Separate channels are provided for irrigant inflow and outflow, permitting continuous fluid circulation for good visibility.
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
urethra, prostate and bladder
Indicated Patient Age Range
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Intended User / Care Setting
trained professional urologists in hospital environments
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)
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Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
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Predicate Device(s)
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Reference Device(s)
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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information
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§ 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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510(K) SUMMARY
K 962506
The FemRx "00"STARTM System is intended for urological transurethral resection by trained professional urologists in hospital environments. This device is intended for resection, morcellation and aspiration of tissue in the urethra, prostate and bladder.
The FemRx 700 STARTM System is a refined urologic resectoscope. The device consists of: 1) an electrode/tissue morcellator assembly including drive cable, 2) a sheath and; 3) a motor drive unit. A standard telescope is inserted into the device and coupled to an operative video camera system prior to use. The device is compatible with a variety of standard electro-surgery units (ESUs).
The system is designed to cut and coagulate prostate tissue by sliding the loop/morcellator assembly in an axial manner relative to the handle/spring housing. Cutting and coagulation are accomplished by energizing the electrode with electrocautery current from an approved ESU. All cutting/coagulating occurs under visual control by a surgeon observing a video monitor displaying the view through the telescope. Cutting/coagulating is only performed while the device is moving towards the operator. Typically, the surgeon squeezes the finger rings to move cutting end distally; electrocautery is then applied and cutting/coagulating is accomplished by the active end as the spring returns the device to the most proximal resting location. The surgeon uses hand pressure to control the rate of sliding of the active end within the sheath. Separate channels are provided for irrigant inflow and outflow, permitting continuous fluid circulation for good visibility.
The system is identical (substantially equivalent) to the FemRx "EPSTARTM System used in gynecological applications.