K Number
K970565
Device Name
MAMMOTOME BIOPSY PROBE AND HOUSING (MAMMOTOME)
Date Cleared
1997-03-28

(43 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
876.1075
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The BMI Mammotome is intended for diagnostic sampling of breast tissue during a biopsy procedure.
Device Description
The Mammotome is comprised of a disposable needle instrument housing. The Mammotome probe may be used with imaging guidance (such as ultrasound, X-ray, and CT), and it may be either stereotactically mounted or hand held depending on physician preference and the type of tissue sampled. The disposable Mammotome probes are available in various sizes and lengths. The probe components include an outer trocar cannula and a sliding inner hollow coaxial cutter. The trocar cannula incorporates a distal sampling notch and a proximal notch which forms the tissue retrieval chamber. The sampling notch thumbwheel is used to manually turn and orientate the sampling notch as desired.
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The device description focuses on mechanical components and manual operation, with no mention of AI/ML features or data processing beyond imaging guidance.

No.
The "Intended Use / Indications for Use" section clearly states that the device is "intended for diagnostic sampling of breast tissue during a biopsy procedure," which is a diagnostic purpose, not a therapeutic one.

Yes

The "Intended Use / Indications for Use" section explicitly states, "The BMI Mammotome is intended for diagnostic sampling of breast tissue during a biopsy procedure."

No

The device description explicitly details physical hardware components like a disposable needle instrument housing, probes, trocar cannula, and a sliding inner hollow coaxial cutter. This indicates it is a physical medical device, not software-only.

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

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use is "diagnostic sampling of breast tissue during a biopsy procedure." This describes a procedure performed on the patient to obtain a tissue sample.
  • Device Description: The device is a biopsy probe designed to physically extract tissue from the body.
  • IVD Definition: In vitro diagnostics are tests performed outside the body on samples of biological material (like blood, urine, or tissue) to provide information about a person's health.

The BMI Mammotome is a device used to obtain the sample, not to analyze it in vitro. The analysis of the collected breast tissue sample would likely be performed using IVD methods (e.g., histology, pathology), but the Mammotome itself is a surgical/biopsy device.

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

The BMI Mammotome is intended for diagnostic sampling of breast tissue during a biopsy procedure.

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Device Description

The Mammotome is comprised of a disposable needle instrument housing.

The Mammotome probe may be used with imaging guidance (such as ultrasound, X-ray, and CT), and it may be either stereotactically mounted or hand held depending on physician preference and the type of tissue sampled. The disposable Mammotome probes are available in various sizes and lengths.

The probe components include an outer trocar cannula and a sliding inner hollow coaxial cutter. The trocar cannula incorporates a distal sampling notch and a proximal notch which forms the tissue retrieval chamber. The sampling notch thumbwheel is used to manually turn and orientate the sampling notch as desired.

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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Input Imaging Modality

ultrasound, X-ray, and CT

Anatomical Site

breast

Indicated Patient Age Range

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

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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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§ 876.1075 Gastroenterology-urology biopsy instrument.

(a)
Identification. A gastroenterology-urology biopsy instrument is a device used to remove, by cutting or aspiration, a specimen of tissue for microscopic examination. This generic type of device includes the biopsy punch, gastrointestinal mechanical biopsy instrument, suction biopsy instrument, gastro-urology biopsy needle and needle set, and nonelectric biopsy forceps. This section does not apply to biopsy instruments 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 (performance standards).(2) Class I for the biopsy forceps cover and the non-electric biopsy forceps. The devices subject to this paragraph (b)(2) are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 876.9.

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APPENDIX V

MAR 28 1997

Summary of Safety and Effectiveness

DETERMINATION OF SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE

The BMI Mammotome is substantially equivalent to the Biopsys Medical predicate device. The BMI Mammotome has a substantially equivalent intended use as the predicate device. The BMI Mammotome has technologic characteristics which are substantially equivalent to the Biopsys predicate device.

COMPANY AND CONTACT PERSON

Biopsys Medical, Inc. (BMI) 3 Morgan Irvine, Ca. 92618

Mark A. Cole, Ph.D. 714-460-7800

DEVICE NAME

BMI Mammotome

NAME OF PREDICATE OR LEGALLY MARKETED DEVICE

Biopsys Medical Needle

DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE

The Mammotome is comprised of a disposable needle instrument housing.

The Mammotome probe may be used with imaging guidance (such as ultrasound, X-ray, and CT), and it may be either stereotactically mounted or hand held depending on physician preference and the type of tissue sampled. The disposable Mammotome probes are available in various sizes and lengths.

The probe components include an outer trocar cannula and a sliding inner hollow coaxial cutter. The trocar cannula incorporates a distal sampling notch and a proximal notch which forms the tissue retrieval chamber. The sampling notch thumbwheel is used to manually turn and orientate the sampling notch as desired.

STATEMENT OF INTENDED USE

The BMI Mammotome is intended for diagnostic sampling of breast tissue during a biopsy procedure.

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STATEMENT OF INTENDED USE OF PREDICATE/MARKETED DEVICES

The predicate device is indicated for use for removal of soft body tissue for a biopsy, definitive diagnosis, or confirmation of a clinical diagnosis.

STATEMENT OF COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGIC CHARACTERISTICS BETWEEN DEVICE AND PREDICATE DEVICE

The BMI Mammotome has technologic characteristics which are substantially equivalent to the predicate device. In general, the disposable probes are made of stainless steel; the probes manually and mechanically pierce the tissue, cut the tissue with a hollow cutter, and collect or eject the tissue from the probe after it is removed from the body.