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The LeVeen Needle Electrode is intended to be used in conjunction with a RadioTherapeutics Corporation radiofrequency (RF) generator for the thermal coagulation necrosis of soft tissues, including partial or complete ablation of nonresectable liver lesions.
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This document is a 510(k) clearance letter from the FDA for the LeVeen Needle Electrode. It does not contain information about acceptance criteria or a study proving device performance against such criteria. The letter emphasizes that the effectiveness of this device for use in the treatment of liver cancer or liver disease (i.e., improved clinical outcomes) has not been established.
Therefore, I cannot provide the requested information. The document explicitly states that clinical outcomes or effectiveness for specific diseases have not been established, meaning the studies proving device performance against acceptance criteria for clinical effectiveness either don't exist or were not presented or deemed sufficient by the FDA for this clearance.
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APR 6 2000 Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Mr. Colin Nichols Official Correspondent RadioTherapeutics Corporation 1308 Borregas Avenue Sunnyvale, California 94089
Re: K982556 Trade Name: Leveen Needle Electrode Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GEI Dated: January 12, 2000 Received: January 13, 2000
Dear Mr. Nichols:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we 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). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act and the limitations described below. 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.
Although this device is substantially equivalent to other devices used for ablation of soft tissue, we are concerned that users may overestimate the capability of the device. It is on this basis that we are requesting that you include the following statement in the precautions section of the labeling:
The effectiveness of this device for use in the treatment of liver cancer or liver disease (i.e., improved clinical outcomes) has not been established.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (OS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic QS inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.
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If you desire specific information about the application of other labeling requirements to your 11 you don't 500 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4659. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, advertising or your dovice, preference to preference to premarket notification'(21 CFR please note the regaration on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from 001.777). Oner Echeral Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,
Sincerely yours,
Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General and Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological IIcalth
Enclosure
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LeVeen Needle Electrode
Indications for Use Statement
The LeVeen Needle Electrode is intended to be used in conjunction with a RadioTherapeutics Corporation radiofrequency (RF) generator for the thermal coagulation necrosis of soft tissues, including partial or complete ablation of nonresectable liver lesions.
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§ 878.4400 Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories.
(a)
Identification. An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories is a device intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current.(b)
Classification. Class II.