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and Solo+ Tympanostomy Tube Cartridge (Catalogue #: 12115-200-000))
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.3880
Summary
General Information
Date Prepared: April 28, 2025
Classification: Class II, 21 CFR 874.3880
The Solo+ Tympanostomy Tube Device is intended to deliver a tympanostomy tube (also referred to as a ventilation tube) through the tympanic membrane of the patient and is indicated to be used in office settings for patients 6 months and older.
The Solo+ Tympanostomy Tube Device (Solo+ TTD) is a single use, sterile, "all-in-one" surgical instrument that rapidly places a tympanostomy tube across the tympanic membrane of a patient. It combines the traditionally separate functions of creating a myringotomy, and positioning and placing a tympanostomy tube across the tympanic membrane. Placement of the tube provides ventilation to the middle ear space through the tympanic membrane.
To use the device, the user creates a myringotomy with the device's myringotomy knife, which is located at its distal tip of the Cartridge. The user advances the device until the tympanostomy tube outer flange reaches the tympanic membrane. The user then actuates the device by pressing the activation (blue) button on the Handpiece. This retracts the myringotomy knife construct and deploys the tube across the tympanic membrane.
The provided text describes the 510(k) clearance for the Solo+ Tympanostomy Tube Device (TTD). While it details the device's characteristics, comparison to predicate devices, and general non-clinical testing, the clinical study information focuses on comparative effectiveness and patient safety/success, rather than specific acceptance criteria for performance metrics that would typically be seen in a study evaluating an AI device or a device with quantifiable performance outputs like accuracy, sensitivity, or specificity.
The Solo+ TTD is a surgical instrument, and its "performance" in this context is primarily related to its ability to successfully place a tympanostomy tube and maintain patient safety. Therefore, the "acceptance criteria" discussed here are related to the success rate of tube placement and the absence of serious adverse events.
Here's an analysis based on the provided document:
Acceptance Criteria and Device Performance Study
The provided document describes a clinical study to support the substantial equivalence of the Solo+ TTD for an expanded patient population (pediatric patients 6 months and older) compared to its primary predicate (K232702, which was indicated for patients 6-24 months) and a secondary predicate (K221254, which already covered patients 6 months and older). The "acceptance criteria" are implicitly derived from the successful outcomes observed in the study and their comparison to predicate devices.
1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance
Acceptance Criteria (Implied) | Solo+ TTD (Proposed) Performance | Predicate Solo+ TTD (K232702) Performance | Predicate Hummingbird TTS (K221254) Performance |
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Successful Placement of the Device without need for an operating room procedure | 90% (18/20 patients) for patients ≥24 months | 100% (20/20 patients) for patients ≥6 to |
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Ireland
Re: K232702
Trade/Device Name: Solo+ Tympanostomy Tube Device (TTD) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.3880 |
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The Solo+ Tympanostomy Tube Device is intended to deliver a tympanostomy tube through the tympanic membrane (TM) of the patient. It combines the separate functions of creating a myringotomy, and positioning and placing a ventilation tube across the TM.
The Solo+ Tympanostomy Tube Device is intended to deliver a tympanostomy tube (also referred to as a ventilation tube) through the tympanic membrane of the patient and is indicated to be used in office settings for pediatric patients 6-24 months old.
The Solo+ Tympanostomy Tube Device TTD (Solo+ TTD) is a single use, sterile, "all-in-one" surgical instrument that rapidly places a tympanostomy tube across the tympanic membrane of a patient. It combines the traditionally separate functions of creating a myringotomy, and positioning and placing a tympanostomy tube across the tympanic membrane. Placement of the tube provides ventilation to the middle ear space through the tympanic membrane.
To use the device, the user creates a myringotomy with the device's myringotomy knife, which is located at its distal tip of the Cartridge. The user advances the device until the tympanostomy tube outer flange reaches the tympanic membrane. The user then actuates the device by pressing the activation button on the Handpiece. This retracts the myringotomy knife construct and deploys the tube across the tympanic membrane.
The provided text describes the Solo+ Tympanostomy Tube Device (TTD) and its substantial equivalence determination. However, it does not contain information about studies proving the device meets acceptance criteria related to AI/algorithm performance, multi-reader multi-case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness studies, or standalone algorithm performance, as typically seen in submissions for AI-powered devices. The device described, the Solo+ TTD, is a physical medical device for placing tympanostomy tubes, not an AI/software device.
Therefore, many of the requested points in your prompt are not applicable to the provided document. I can, however, extract the relevant information regarding the clinical study performed to demonstrate the device's safety and effectiveness compared to a predicate device.
Here's the closest possible answer based on the provided text, focusing on the clinical study conducted for the physical device:
Acceptance Criteria and Study Proving Device Meets Acceptance Criteria
The study conducted for the Solo+ Tympanostomy Tube Device (TTD) was a multi-site clinical study designed to demonstrate substantial equivalence to its predicate device, the Preceptis Hummingbird TTS, for in-office tympanostomy procedures in pediatric patients.
1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance:
The document presents the "acceptance criteria" (though not explicitly labeled as such, these are the primary outcomes measured for comparison of substantial equivalence) as clinical outcomes compared between the Solo+ TTD and the predicate device.
Clinical Outcome | Acceptance Criteria (Predicate Device Performance - Hummingbird TTS, K200952) | Reported Device Performance (Solo+ TTD) |
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Successful Placement of the Device without need for an operating room procedure | 98.9% | 100% (20/20 patients) |
Delivery Success (placed without the need for additional instruments to aid in placement of the device) | 96.9% | 87.5% (35/40 ears) |
2. Sample Size and Data Provenance:
- Test Set Sample Size: A total of 20 patients (40 ears).
- Data Provenance: Conducted in a multi-site study across 2 sites. The country of origin is not explicitly stated, but the applicant company is based in Ireland. The study was a clinical study, implying a prospective design for the purpose of demonstrating substantial equivalence.
3. Number of Experts and Qualifications: Not applicable. This was a clinical study involving patients and the mechanical placement of a device, not an AI/image-based diagnosis requiring expert readers for ground truth establishment.
4. Adjudication Method: Not applicable. (See #3)
5. Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) Comparative Effectiveness Study: Not applicable. This was not a study evaluating human reader performance with or without AI assistance but rather the performance of a physical surgical device.
6. Standalone (Algorithm Only) Performance: Not applicable. This is a physical device, not an algorithm.
7. Type of Ground Truth Used: The "ground truth" for this study was the observed clinical outcome of the tympanostomy tube placement (i.e., whether the tube was successfully placed and if additional instruments were needed). This is essentially outcomes data directly observed during the procedure and initial follow-up.
8. Sample Size for Training Set: Not applicable. This is a physical medical device, not a machine learning model requiring a training set.
9. How Ground Truth for Training Set was Established: Not applicable. (See #8)
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California 92630
Re: K233658
Trade/Device Name: Biowy Tym Tube (TT) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.3880
REGULATION NUMBER: | 21 CFR 874.3880
CLASSIFICATION
NUMBER: | 21 CFR 874.3880
The Biowy Tym Tube products are indicated for where chronic Eustachian tube dysfunction does not respond to conventional therapy.
The tympanostomy tube is a silicone tube that is intended to provide ventilation and drainage to the middle ear.
The provided text describes the Biowy Tym Tube, a tympanostomy tube, and its 510(k) summary for substantial equivalence to a predicate device. However, the document does not contain information about acceptance criteria or a study proving the device meets clinical acceptance criteria in the context of an AI/ML device.
The provided information focuses on engineering and biocompatibility testing for a physical medical device, not a software or AI/ML product. Therefore, I cannot extract the requested details relevant to AI/ML device performance or clinical studies using AI models.
To answer your request, here's an analysis based solely on the information provided, which is limited to the physical device's characteristics and safety testing:
Based on the provided document, the "device" in question is the Biowy Tym Tube, a physical tympanostomy tube, not an AI/ML software device. The acceptance criteria and "study" described pertain to the physical properties, sterility, and biocompatibility of this physical device.
Here's the information extracted from the document:
1. A table of acceptance criteria and the reported device performance:
Acceptance Criteria / Test | Reported Device Performance |
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Sterility: Appropriate sterilization and shelf-life validation. | Met requirements (submission supported by appropriate validation). |
Pyrogenicity: Device labeled non-pyrogenic. Validated for LAL Endotoxin testing using the Kinetic-Chromogenic test method using three production lots. | Met requirements (labeled non-pyrogenic, tested successfully). |
Bench Testing - Visual Inspection: No visual defects. | Met requirements |
Bench Testing - Compression: Comparable to predicate. | Met requirements |
Bench Testing - Tensile: Higher than that needed for placement and removal. | Met requirements |
Biocompatibility: According to ISO 10993. | Shown to be safe, non-toxic, and biocompatible. |
2. Sample size used for the test set and the data provenance (e.g., country of origin of the data, retrospective or prospective):
- Sample Size for Test Set:
- Pyrogenicity: "Three production lots of the test article identified as Biowy Tym Tube" were validated.
- Bench Testing (Visual, Compression, Tensile): Not explicitly stated, but typically involves a sample size representative of production for such physical tests.
- Biocompatibility: Not explicitly stated, but ISO 10993 testing requires specific sample sizes depending on the test.
- Data Provenance: Not specified. This type of testing is typically performed by internal or contract labs and is generally considered part of the manufacturing quality control and design verification process, not clinical data.
3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts (e.g., radiologist with 10 years of experience):
This information is not applicable and not provided in the document. The tests performed are engineering, chemical, and biological safety tests, not clinical evaluations requiring expert interpretation (like a radiologist establishing ground truth for image analysis).
4. Adjudication method (e.g., 2+1, 3+1, none) for the test set:
This information is not applicable and not provided. Adjudication methods are typically used in clinical studies or expert reviews of complex data (e.g., medical images, clinical outcomes) to resolve discrepancies. The described tests are objective measurements against defined standards.
5. If a multi-reader multi-case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was done, If so, what was the effect size of how much human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance:
This information is not applicable and not provided. An MRMC study is relevant for evaluating the clinical performance of diagnostic or assistive AI/ML devices involving human readers. The Biowy Tym Tube is a physical medical device, not an AI/ML system.
6. If a standalone (i.e., algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done:
This information is not applicable and not provided. This concept applies to standalone AI/ML algorithms. The described device is a physical product.
7. The type of ground truth used (expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc.):
The "ground truth" for the tests mentioned are:
- Sterility: Absence of microorganisms (verified through validated sterilization processes).
- Pyrogenicity: Absence of pyrogens/endotoxins (quantified via LAL test).
- Visual Inspection: Conformance to manufacturing specifications (e.g., no cracks, burrs, malformations).
- Compression/Tensile: Objective physical measurements against defined engineering specifications and comparison to the predicate device.
- Biocompatibility: Absence of adverse biological reactions (measured via ISO 10993 tests for cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, etc.).
These are objective, measurable standards for a physical product, not clinical "ground truth" derived from patient data or expert interpretation.
8. The sample size for the training set:
This information is not applicable and not provided. A "training set" is relevant for AI/ML models. This document describes a physical medical device.
9. How the ground truth for the training set was established:
This information is not applicable and not provided. This concept is for AI/ML models.
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- 1 ) Chronic otitis media with effusion characterize as either serous, mucoid, or purulent.
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- Recurrent acute otitis media which fails to respond satisfactorily to alternative therapies.
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- A patient with a history of persistent high negative middle ear pressure which may be associated with conductive hearing loss that is symptomatic, persistent or recurrent otalgia, persistent or recurrent vertigo and/or timitus.
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- Atelectasis recurrent form retraction pocket of the tympanic membrane or eustachian tube dysfunction.
The Grace Medical, Inc. ETFE (Fluoroplastic) Ventilation Tubes are intended to ventilate the middle ear subsequent to otitis media. The placement of the tympanic membrane provides the means for any fluid buildup in the middle ear while creating an avenue of the passage of air to equalize pressure on either side of the drum. These ventilation tubes will be made from ETFE (fluoroplastic). ETFE has been used as a material for ventilation tubes and other middle ear application for many years.
This document describes an FDA 510(k) premarket notification for a medical device, specifically a Tympanostomy Tube. The submission aims to demonstrate "substantial equivalence" to previously cleared devices rather than providing clinical performance data with acceptance criteria for a new AI application.
Therefore, the requested information about acceptance criteria, device performance, sample sizes, ground truth establishment, expert adjudication, MRMC studies, and standalone performance for an AI device is not applicable to this document.
This document focuses on:
- Device: Grace Medical, Inc. ETFE Tympanostomy Tube (K232059)
- Predicate Devices: Grace Medical, Inc. PTFE Tympanostomy Tube (K062385) and Micromedic, Inc. ETFE Tympanostomy Tube (K830228)
- Primary Change: Material change from PTFE to ETFE for the Grace Medical device.
- Demonstration of Substantial Equivalence: By comparing technological characteristics, indications for use, and presenting non-clinical bench testing, biocompatibility, sterility, and packaging testing data.
There is no mention of an AI component or software in this document.
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(86 days)
55369
Re: K221254
Trade/Device Name: Hummingbird Tympanostomy Tube System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.3880
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| Product Code | Ear, Nose and Throat Devices: ETD (21 CFR Part 874.3880
The Hummingbird® Tympanostomy Tube System (HTTS) is intended to deliver a tympanostomy tube (also referred to as a ventilation tube) through the tympanic membrane of the patient and is indicated to be used in office settings for pediatric patients 6 months and older.
The Hummingbird® Tympanostomy Tube System (HTTS), which includes a preloaded ventilation tube, is a single-use, sterile manual surgical instrument which is used to create a myringotomy in the tympanic membrane and place a ventilation tube.
The surgeon manually advances the sharpened sheath to create a myringotomy and simultaneously positions the ventilation tube within the myringotomy, always under direct visualization. The user then manually retracts the sharpened sheath away from the myringotomy using the manual actuator located on the handle. The retraction of the sheath releases the tube within the myringotomy.
The provided text does not describe an AI/ML device but rather a medical device called the "Hummingbird® Tympanostomy Tube System (HTTS)". Therefore, the information requested regarding acceptance criteria and study proving device meets acceptance criteria, specifically for an AI/ML device, cannot be extracted from this document.
However, I can extract the information relevant to the clinical performance of the HTTS device itself, based on the provided text, using the structure you've requested. Please note that terms like "test set," "training set," "experts," and "ground truth" are typical for AI/ML studies and may not perfectly align with how a traditional medical device's clinical study is described, but I will interpret them to the best of my ability based on the provided clinical data.
Device: Hummingbird® Tympanostomy Tube System (HTTS)
Device Type: Medical Device (Tympanostomy Tube Inserter with pre-loaded ventilation tube) - Not an AI/ML device.
Acceptance Criteria (Interpreted as Clinical Performance Endpoints) and Reported Device Performance:
Acceptance Criteria (Clinical Endpoint) | Reported Device Performance (2-17 years old study) | Pediatric Office Study, 6-24 months (K200952, for comparison) |
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Successful procedure completion in-office | 95.8% | 98.9% |
Efficacy endpoint (HTTS delivery of tube) | 97.3% | 96.9% |
Safety endpoint (procedural AE rate) | 0.0% | 0.56% |
Study Proving Device Meets Acceptance Criteria:
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Sample Size and Data Provenance:
- Test Set (Clinical Study Population): A total of 48 children (74 ears) for the "2-17 years old" study.
- Data Provenance: Not explicitly stated (e.g., country of origin), but implied to be a multi-site study in an ENT office setting.
- Retrospective or Prospective: Implied to be prospective, as it describes a multi-site study where procedures were performed and results collected.
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Number of Experts and Qualifications:
- The study involved ENT specialists performing the procedures and evaluating outcomes. Specific numbers or detailed qualifications (e.g., years of experience) beyond "ENT" are not provided. The recovery of the child was evaluated by the "ENT and staff."
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Adjudication Method for the Test Set:
- No formal adjudication method (like 2+1 or 3+1 used in imaging studies) is described. Clinical outcomes were presumably determined by the treating ENT and staff, and adverse events were recorded.
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Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) Comparative Effectiveness Study:
- No, an MRMC study was not done, as this is not an AI/ML diagnostic or assistive device. The study evaluates the effectiveness and safety of a surgical device performed by human operators.
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Standalone Performance:
- This concept is not directly applicable. The device (HTTS) is a manual surgical instrument. Its "performance" is inherently tied to its use by a human operator. The study provides data on its performance when used in a clinical setting by an ENT.
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Type of Ground Truth Used:
- The "ground truth" for clinical outcomes (successful procedure completion, efficacy of tube delivery, safety/AEs) was established through direct observation, medical records, and clinical assessment by the treating physicians and staff during and after the procedure. Parent surveys were also collected for satisfaction.
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Sample Size for the Training Set:
- This is not an AI/ML device, so there is no "training set" in the context of machine learning. The device design and previous predicate device (K200952) serve as the foundation for this iteration.
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How Ground Truth for the Training Set Was Established:
- Not applicable, as there is no AI/ML training set. The device's design and previous version (K200952) are based on traditional engineering and medical device development processes, which include preclinical testing and clinical data from previous iterations. The present study for K221254 uses clinical data from the identical device (as the predicate) to demonstrate substantial equivalence for an expanded age group.
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55369
Re: K200952
Trade/Device Name: Hummingbird Tympanostomy Tube System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.3880
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| Product Code | Ear, Nose and Throat Devices: ETD (21 CFR Part 874.3880
The Hummingbird® Tympanostomy Tube System (HTTS) is intended to deliver a tympanostomy tube (also referred to as a ventilation tube) through the tympanic of the patient and is indicated to be used in office settings for children 6-24 months old.
The Hummingbird® Tympanostomy Tube System (HTTS), which includes a preloaded ventilation tube, is a single-use, sterile manual surgical instrument. The HTTS is used to create a myringotomy in the tympanic membrane and place a ventilation tube. The surgeon manually advances the sharpened sheath to create a myringotomy and simultaneously positions the ventilation tube within the myringotomy, always under direct visualization. The surgeon then manually retracts the sharpened sheath away from the myringotomy using the manual actuator located on the handle. The retraction of the sheath releases the tube within the myringotomy.
The provided text describes the Hummingbird® Tympanostomy Tube System (HTTS) and its performance data, particularly in an office setting for children. Here's a breakdown based on the categories you provided:
1. A table of acceptance criteria and the reported device performance
While the document doesn't explicitly list "acceptance criteria" in a separate table, it presents several performance metrics from a clinical study, implicitly serving as the basis for evaluating the device's acceptability for its intended use. The comparison to a predicate device's performance also highlights what might be considered acceptable thresholds.
Clinical Metric | Reported Device Performance (HTTS Pediatric Office Study) | Implicit Acceptance Criteria (based on predicate or good clinical outcome) |
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Successful rate in office or under sedation | 98.9% | High success rate (e.g., >88.3% of predicate) |
Efficacy endpoint (HTTS delivery of tube) | 96.9% | High efficacy (e.g., >92% of predicate) |
Safety endpoint (procedural Adverse Event rate) | 0.56% (2/360 ears) | Low procedural AE rate (ideally comparable to or lower than predicate, though predicate reported 0.0%) |
% ears completed in one surgical pass | 84.5% | High percentage of single-pass completion (e.g., >82% of predicate) |
Child's tolerance of procedure (clinician review) | "In all 18 cases, each of the reviewers deemed that the child tolerated the procedure acceptably." | Acceptable tolerance by child in office setting. |
Parent satisfaction (alternative to GA) | 93.1% strongly agree/agree | High parent satisfaction. |
Parent recommendation | 93.1% strongly agree/agree | High parent recommendation. |
Bi-lateral procedure time | Median 5:00 (range 2:00-15:32) | Efficient procedure time for office setting. |
Recovery (calm/no inappropriate crying before leaving) | 98.3% (177/180 children) | High rate of calm recovery. |
Tube delivery using additional instruments | 7 ears | Minimal need for additional instruments. |
Passes required: >2 passes | 2.3% | Low rate of multiple passes. |
Early extrusion rate | 3.0% | Comparable to or lower than predicate (predicate 3.2%). |
Plugging rate | 11.3% | Comparable to or lower than predicate (predicate 12.3%). |
2. Sample size used for the test set and the data provenance
- Sample Size: 180 children (360 ears) underwent tympanostomy procedures in an ENT office using the HTTS.
- Data Provenance: The study was a "multi-site clinical study." While specific countries are not mentioned, the FDA clearance suggests it was likely
conducted, at least in part, within the United States. The data is prospective, collected specifically for this clinical evaluation.
3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts
- Number of Experts: The document states "A committee of clinicians with ENT and/or pediatric specialty independently reviewed 18 procedure videos". The exact number of clinicians on this committee is not specified, but it was more than one due to the phrasing "each of the reviewers".
- Qualifications of Experts: Clinicians with "ENT and/or pediatric specialty". No specific years of experience are mentioned.
4. Adjudication method for the test set
- For the video review of child tolerance, it appears experts reviewed independently, and the aggregated results (bar graph tabulation) indicate a consensus was reached, as "In all 18 cases, each of the reviewers deemed that the child tolerated the procedure acceptably." This suggests either unanimous agreement or a very strong majority for acceptability. No specific formal adjudication such as 2+1 or 3+1 is detailed for the video review, but the reported outcome implies a high level of agreement.
- For the core clinical endpoints (success rate, AE rate), these are typically based on observed events and objective measures, not multi-reader adjudication of images.
5. If a multi reader multi case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was done, If so, what was the effect size of how much human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance
- No, a multi-reader multi-case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study involving AI assistance for human readers was not done. The device is a surgical instrument (Tympanostomy Tube System), not an AI-powered diagnostic or assistive tool for human interpretation of data. The study focuses on the device's performance outcomes (efficacy, safety, procedural characteristics) during its use.
6. If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done
- This question is not applicable. The device is a physical surgical instrument, not an algorithm. Its performance is inherently tied to its use by a human operator (surgeon) in real-world clinical settings, making "standalone" algorithm-only performance irrelevant.
7. The type of ground truth used (expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc)
The "ground truth" for the device's performance relies on several types of data:
- Clinical Outcomes Data: This includes direct measurements of success rates (tube delivery, completion in office), adverse event rates, procedure times, early extrusion rates, and plugging rates.
- Expert Observational Consensus: For the child's tolerance during the procedure, a committee of ENT/pediatric clinicians reviewed videos and made judgments (see point 3 & 4).
- Patient/Parent Reported Outcomes: Parent surveys provided data on satisfaction and willingness to recommend.
8. The sample size for the training set
- This question is not applicable to the information provided. The "training set" concept is relevant for machine learning algorithms. This document describes the clinical evaluation of a medical device (surgical instrument), not an AI system. The study described is a clinical validation study, not a dataset for training.
9. How the ground truth for the training set was established
- This question is not applicable for the same reasons as point 8.
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(62 days)
California 94025
Re: K171239
Trade/Device Name: TULA Tube Delivery System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.3880
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| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 874.3880
The Tula Tube Delivery System is intended to provide a means to create a myringotomy with insertion of a preloaded Grommet type tympanostomy tube.
The Tula Tube Delivery System (TDS) is a device that penetrates the tympanic membrane and inserts the Grommet type tympanostomy tube with a button controlled activation. It is intended to provide a means to create a myringotomy with insertion of a preloaded grommet type tympanostomy tube.
This document describes the TULA Tube Delivery System, a medical device intended to create a myringotomy and insert a tympanostomy tube. The document is primarily a 510(k) summary for FDA clearance, focusing on demonstrating substantial equivalence to a predicate device. As such, it does not contain information related to software performance, AI algorithms, or clinical study results with acceptance criteria typical for AI/ML devices.
The provided text focuses on the device's mechanical functions, sterilization, and biocompatibility, which are assessed through bench verification testing. Therefore, I cannot generate the requested table and information about acceptance criteria, study design, and AI performance from the given text.
The information provided pertains to the regulatory clearance of a physical medical device, not a diagnostic AI system.
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(77 days)
, MN 55441
Re: K151830
Trade/Device Name: Hummingbird Tympanostomy Tube Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.3880
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| Product Code | ETD (21 CFR Part 874.3880
Indicated where chronic Eustachian tube dysfunction does not respond to conventional therapy.
The tympanostomy tube is a silicone tube that is intended to provide ventilation and drainage to the middle ear.
The provided document is a 510(k) summary for the Preceptis Medical Hummingbird Tympanostomy Tube. It focuses on demonstrating substantial equivalence to a predicate device rather than presenting a study of the device's performance against specific acceptance criteria.
Therefore, many of the requested details about acceptance criteria, study design, and ground truth are not available in this document. The document explicitly states: "The tympanostomy tube met all performance acceptance criteria," but it does not elaborate on what those criteria were or how they were met beyond general statements about equivalence to the predicate device.
Here's a breakdown of the available information based on your request:
1. A table of acceptance criteria and the reported device performance
Acceptance Criteria | Reported Device Performance |
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Not specified | The tympanostomy tube met all performance acceptance criteria. (General statement; no specific metrics provided.) |
2. Sample size used for the test set and the data provenance (e.g. country of origin of the data, retrospective or prospective)
- Not available. The document does not describe a clinical study or a test set involving human subjects. The evaluation appears to be based on an engineering comparison and material properties.
3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts (e.g. radiologist with 10 years of experience)
- Not applicable/Not available. No human experts are mentioned as establishing ground truth for a test set in this 510(k) submission, as there is no described clinical or performance study with such a test set.
4. Adjudication method (e.g. 2+1, 3+1, none) for the test set
- Not applicable/Not available. No test set or adjudication method is described.
5. If a multi reader multi case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was done, If so, what was the effect size of how much human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance
- No. This is a medical device for implantation, not an AI-assisted diagnostic tool. No MRMC study was conducted.
6. If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the loop performance) was done
- Not applicable. This device is a physical medical implant, not an algorithm.
7. The type of ground truth used (expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc)
- Not applicable/Not available. For the "Performance Data" stated as "The tympanostomy tube met all performance acceptance criteria," the document implies that the ground truth for performance was likely established through engineering tests and material characterization to demonstrate that the device meets its design specifications and characteristics similar to the predicate device. No clinical outcomes data or pathology is referenced as ground truth for this submission, which focuses on substantial equivalence.
8. The sample size for the training set
- Not applicable. This is not an AI/machine learning device; therefore, there is no training set in the conventional sense.
9. How the ground truth for the training set was established
- Not applicable. See point 8.
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(92 days)
Florida 32216
Re: K151067
Trade/Device Name: Ventilation (Tympanostomy) Tubes Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.3880
Classification Name: Tympanostomy Tubes (21 CFR 874.3880)
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Classification: Class II (21 CFR 874.3880) - V. Product Code: ETD
VI.
When inserted through a myringotomy, a ventilation tube provides a passageway for movement of air between the auditory canal and the middle ear. The unobstructed passageway may also allow a means of drainage of fluids resulting from acute or chronic otitis media from the middle ear into the auditory canal. In addition, surgical placement of ventilation tubes also provides a means of equalizing air pressures between the outer ear and the middle ear and continued ventilation to prevent fluid accumulation within the middle ear.
The surgeon must use medical judgment and consider the patient's medical history prior to a decision to surgically insert a ventilation tube. Pathologic conditions for which ventilation tubes are indicated include but not limited to:
- Chronic otitis media with effusion characterized as serous, mucoid, or purulent
- Recurrent acute otitis media which fails to respond satisfactorily to alternative therapies
- A patient with a history of persistent high negative middle ear pressure which may be associated with conductive hearing loss, otalgia, vertigo and/or tinnitus
- Atelectasis resulting from retraction pocket of the tympanic membrane or eustachian tube dysfunction
Medtronic® Xomed® Ventilation (tympanostomy) Tubes are small tubular implants available in a variety of biocompatible materials including silicone elastomer, fluoroplastic. C-FLEX® TPE. stainless steel and titanium. Numerous designs and sizes are available with single or multiple flanges to satisfy various surgical techniques for insertion and to facilitate short or long-term communication of the auditory canal with the middle ear. Some tubes are fitted with semi-permeable membranes intended to allow free passage of air while preventing movement of fluids into the middle ear.
The provided text describes a 510(k) premarket notification for "Ventilation (Tympanostomy) Tubes" by Medtronic Xomed, Inc. This submission is for consolidating previously cleared and preamendment ventilation tubes and claims substantial equivalence to predicate devices. As such, it does not contain information about a study to prove acceptance criteria for a new device or algorithm performance.
Therefore, most of the requested information regarding acceptance criteria, study details, sample sizes, ground truth establishment, expert involvement, and comparative effectiveness studies is not applicable to this document. This submission relies on the existing clearance and established performance of the predicate devices.
Here's a breakdown of what can be extracted and what cannot:
1. A table of acceptance criteria and the reported device performance
- Not Applicable. This submission is for devices that have already been cleared or were preamendment devices, meaning their performance and safety were established previously. No new performance acceptance criteria or study results are presented in this document. The document asserts "same" for all comparative characteristics with existing predicate devices.
2. Sample sized used for the test set and the data provenance (e.g. country of origin of the data, retrospective or prospective)
- Not Applicable. No new test set or data provenance is mentioned as no new performance testing was conducted for this 510(k). The document states, "The Ventilation (Tympanostomy) Tubes did not undergo any design changes as a result of this submission. Therefore no additional bench, animal or clinical testing is required."
3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts (e.g. radiologist with 10 years of experience)
- Not Applicable. No test set or ground truth establishment relevant to the performance of a new device is mentioned.
4. Adjudication method (e.g. 2+1, 3+1, none) for the test set
- Not Applicable. No test set or related adjudication method is mentioned.
5. If a multi reader multi case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was done, If so, what was the effect size of how much human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance
- Not Applicable. This is not an AI device, and no MRMC study was conducted or referenced for this submission.
6. If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done
- Not Applicable. This is not an AI/algorithm device.
7. The type of ground truth used (expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc)
- Not Applicable. No new ground truth for performance evaluation is mentioned. The clearance is based on substantial equivalence to predicate devices.
8. The sample size for the training set
- Not Applicable. This is not an AI/algorithm device and thus has no training set.
9. How the ground truth for the training set was established
- Not Applicable. This is not an AI/algorithm device and thus has no training set or associated ground truth establishment.
Summary of Relevant Information from the Document:
The document focuses on demonstrating substantial equivalence to existing predicate devices. The key argument is that the proposed Ventilation (Tympanostomy) Tubes are identical in intended use, indications for use, technological characteristics, and principle of operation to 12 previously cleared predicate devices.
Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance:
Based on the document, the "acceptance criteria" appear to be meeting the characteristics of the predicate devices, thereby establishing substantial equivalence. The reported "performance" is implicitly that these devices function identically to the legally marketed predicates.
Feature / Criterion | Subject Device (Medtronic Xomed Ventilation (Tympanostomy) Tubes) | Predicate Devices | Comparison / Outcome |
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Intended Use | Provides a passageway for air movement between the auditory canal and middle ear; allows drainage of fluids from otitis media; equalizes air pressures and prevents fluid accumulation. | Same as Subject Device | Same (Substantially Equivalent) |
Indications for Use | Chronic otitis media with effusion (serous, mucoid, purulent); Recurrent acute otitis media failing alternative therapies; Persistent high negative middle ear pressure (with conductive hearing loss, otalgia, vertigo, tinnitus); Atelectasis from tympanic membrane retraction pocket or eustachian tube dysfunction. The surgeon must use medical judgment. | Same as Subject Device | Same (Substantially Equivalent) |
Technological Characteristics (Materials) | Silicone elastomer, fluoroplastic, C-FLEX® TPE, stainless steel, titanium. Some fitted with semi-permeable membranes. | Various Materials: Silicone, Teflon, Titanium Stainless Steel, C-Flex, Silicone/Microgel, FEP, Fluoroplastic, Hydroxylapatite Coating from 12 listed predicate devices. | Same (Substantially Equivalent, encompassing the full range of materials already on market) |
Technological Characteristics (Design/Sizes) | Small tubular implants, numerous designs and sizes available with single or multiple flanges. (ID: 0.76-1.65 mm; IFD: 1.09-9.80 mm; L: 1.06-13.40 mm) | Various Sizes (ID: 0.76-1.65; IFD: 1.09-9.80 L: 1.06-13.40 mm) | Same (Substantially Equivalent, covering the range of previously cleared sizes) |
Sterilization | Ethylene Oxide | Ethylene Oxide | Same (Substantially Equivalent) |
Principle of Operation | Surgically inserted in the tympanic membrane following myringotomy to provide a passageway for air movement between the auditory canal and the middle ear. | Surgically inserted in the tympanic membrane following myringotomy to provide a passageway for the movement of air between the auditory canal and the middle ear. | Same (Substantially Equivalent) |
Performance Testing (Clinical, Bench, Animal) | "The Ventilation (Tympanostomy) Tubes did not undergo any design changes as a result of this submission. Therefore no additional bench, animal or clinical testing is required. A Literature Review is provided with post market surveillance data for these Ventilation Tubes." (Details of literature review not provided in the excerpt.) | Previously established performance and safety based on prior 510(k) clearances (listed in Section X) and preamendment status of predicate devices. Implied long-term successful use and safety profiles of the predicate devices. | The device meets the acceptance criteria by demonstrating substantial equivalence in all key characteristics to legally marketed predicate devices, negating the need for new performance studies. The prior clearances and post-market surveillance data of predicates serve as evidence of acceptable performance. |
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: K142282
Trade/Device Name: Hummingbird™ Tympanostomy Tube System (TTS) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.3880
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| Product Code | ETD (21 CFR Part 874.3880
The Hummingbird™ Tympanostomy Tube System is intended to deliver a tympanostomy tube in tympanostomy procedures in which the patient is receiving a tympanostomy tube.
The Hummingbird™ Tympanostomy Tube System (TTS) which includes a tympanostomy tube inserter (TTI) with a preloaded ventilation tube, is a single-use, sterile manual surgical instrument which is used to create a myringotomy in the tympanic membrane and place a ventilation tube. The TTS includes a handle with one or more tip assemblies which contain a sterile tympanostomy tube. Each tip assembly can be removably attached to the handle and includes a positioning rod and a ventilation tube pre-loaded inside the distal end of a sharpened sheath. Attaching the tip assembly to the handle also connects the sheath and actuator, allowing the user to retract the sheath by manually scrolling an actuator located on the handle. The user manually advances the sharpened sheath to create a myringotomy and simultaneously positions the ventilation tube within the myringotomy, always under direct visualization. The user then manually retracts the sharpened sheath away from the myringotomy using the manual actuator located on the handle. The retraction of the sheath releases the tube within the myringotomy. A first tip assembly can then be removed from the handle and replaced with a second preloaded tip assembly for bilateral
The provided document describes the Preceptis Medical, Inc. Hummingbird™ Tympanostomy Tube System (TTS) and its regulatory review (K142282), but it does not contain a table of acceptance criteria or a study that specifically addresses acceptance criteria in the context of device performance metrics like sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, or similar quantitative measures typically associated with AI/algorithm-based devices.
The document details the device's function as a surgical instrument and predominantly focuses on its safety and successful delivery of tympanostomy tubes in a clinical setting. It also makes a statement about a "comparison between the TTS and predicate device shows that the devices are identical." This suggests the primary "acceptance criterion" for this 510(k) submission and the study conducted was likely demonstrating substantial equivalence to a predicate device, particularly regarding safety and the successful placement of tubes.
However, based on the information provided, here's an attempt to answer your questions by interpreting what could be considered "acceptance criteria" and "reported device performance" for this type of medical device, and then addressing the other points:
1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance
As noted, explicit quantitative acceptance criteria (e.g., "Sensitivity > X%") are not present in the document. For a surgical instrument like the Hummingbird™ TTS, acceptance criteria would typically revolve around its ability to perform its intended function safely and effectively. Based on the "Performance Data" section, the key performance indicator was the successful placement of ventilation tubes and the absence of certain adverse events.
Acceptance Criterion (Inferred from study findings) | Reported Device Performance |
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1. Successful placement of ventilation tubes as planned. | 100% of children received ventilation tubes as planned. |
2. Absence of intra-operative adverse events. | No intra-operative adverse events. |
3. Absence of unanticipated adverse events. | No unanticipated adverse events. |
4. Adverse event rates to be within peer-reviewed literature rates. | Adverse event rates were well within peer-reviewed literature reported rates. |
5. Ability to complete procedure under moderate sedation. | Procedure performed under moderate sedation with local anesthetic. (Note: Some conversions to general anesthesia occurred, but overall aim was moderate sedation completion.) |
2. Sample Size and Data Provenance
- Test set sample size: A total of 69 children (136 ears) across two studies (an initial feasibility study followed by a multi-site study).
- Data provenance: The document does not explicitly state the country of origin, but given the FDA submission context, it is highly likely the studies were conducted in the USA. The studies were prospective clinical studies involving human subjects undergoing tympanostomy procedures.
3. Number of Experts and Qualifications for Ground Truth
- Number of experts: Not explicitly stated how many surgeons or anesthesiologists participated, but the studies involved multiple sites, implying multiple medical professionals.
- Qualifications of experts: The document refers to "surgeons" and "anesthesiologists" who determined the moderate sedation regimen and performed the procedures. It can be inferred they are qualified medical professionals in their respective fields, likely board-certified or similarly qualified, with experience in pediatric ENT procedures and anesthesia. No specific years of experience or sub-specialty details are provided.
4. Adjudication Method for the Test Set
- Adjudication method: Not explicitly mentioned. For a surgical procedure, the "ground truth" (successful tube placement, adverse events) is typically determined and documented by the operating surgeon and/or the attending medical staff at the time of the procedure, possibly reviewed by an independent clinical monitor or study coordinator. There's no indication of a formal 2+1 or 3+1 adjudication process as would be common for subjective image interpretation.
5. Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) Comparative Effectiveness Study
- MRMC study: No. This device is a surgical instrument, not an AI/imaging diagnostic tool. Therefore, a multi-reader multi-case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study to assess human reader improvement with AI assistance is not applicable and was not performed.
6. Standalone (Algorithm Only) Performance Study
- Standalone study: No. This device is a manual surgical instrument and does not incorporate an algorithm or AI component. Therefore, no standalone algorithm performance study was done.
7. Type of Ground Truth Used
- Type of ground truth: The ground truth was based on clinical outcomes and observations during surgical procedures. This includes:
- Direct observation of successful tube placement.
- Documentation of intra-operative and unanticipated adverse events by medical personnel.
- Assessment of sedation levels and conversions.
8. Sample Size for the Training Set
- Training set sample size: Not applicable. As a manual surgical instrument, there is no "training set" in the context of machine learning or AI algorithms. The development of the device would involve engineering, bench testing, potentially cadaver studies, and iterative design improvements, but not a data-driven training set in the AI sense.
9. How Ground Truth for the Training Set Was Established
- How ground truth for the training set was established: Not applicable. Since there is no training set for an AI algorithm, there is no method for establishing its ground truth. Device development would rely on engineering specifications, preclinical testing results, and established surgical principles.
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