Manually operated surgical device intended for making incisions into the patient's body to allow insertion of endoscopes and endoscopic accessories during general endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures. Manually operated surgical device intended for creating a surgical space by dissecting layers of connective tissue along natural planes to allow insertion of endoscopes and endoscopic accessories during general endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures. Manually operated surgical device intended for providing a well anchored and gas-tight entry port with an instrument channel to allow insertion of endoscopes and endoscopic accessories during general endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures.
Device Story
Pajunk Trocars, Trocar Sleeves, and Balloon Systems are manually operated surgical instruments used by physicians in endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures. Trocars and sleeves facilitate body wall puncture and provide access for endoscopes/accessories. Safety-Trocars utilize a spring-loaded blunt obturator (Veress-concept) to cover the cutting tip upon abdominal entry, preventing internal injury. Distension and Ring-Anchor balloon systems provide tissue dissection and gas-tight, anchored entry ports for extraperitoneal surgery. Accessories include disposable valve tops (polymer), fixable slide cones for Hasson technique, reducer sleeves for instrument diameter adjustment, and trocar stops for fixation. Devices are used in clinical/surgical settings. Output is physical access to the surgical site; clinical benefit includes minimally invasive access and controlled tissue dissection.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
Manual surgical instruments. Materials include polymer (valve tops) and metal (reusable tubes). Features include spring-loaded blunt obturator (Safety-Trocar), balloon-based distension/anchoring systems, and mechanical fixation components (slide cones, trocar stops).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing general endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures requiring incision, tissue dissection, or anchored entry ports. Contraindicated for patients with previous extraperitoneal surgeries causing adhesions in the area of extraperitoneal organs.
Regulatory Classification
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.
Special Controls
*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.
In combination with the general controls of the FD&C Act, the integrated operating table-electromechanical surgical system is subject to the following special controls:
1. (1) Premarket clinical performance testing, or a combination of premarket clinical performance testing and postmarket surveillance (in accordance with special control (2)), must include the following:
1. (i) Objective performance measures (e.g., rate and number of conversions to other surgical modalities, rate of device related adverse events (including tissue injury, hematoma, and increased blood loss), and their severity, cause, and outcomes) must be reported with relevant descriptive comparator performance measures.
2. (ii) The data must demonstrate the performance of the device for providing accurate and precise control of attached surgical instruments in range of clinical conditions relevant to the device's intended use.
3. (iii) The test dataset must include data collected from a patient population representative of the intended patient population under anticipated conditions of use.
2. (2) Data obtained from postmarket surveillance must demonstrate, in consideration of the premarket data obtained in accordance with special control (1), that the device performs in accordance with special control (1), unless FDA determines, based on the totality of the premarket data, that data from postmarket surveillance is not required to demonstrate that the device performs as intended. Such postmarket surveillance must be conducted per a protocol determined appropriate by FDA to demonstrate that the device performs as intended (in consideration of the premarket data obtained in accordance with special control (1)), and must include initiation, enrollment, and reporting requirements to ensure timely periodic updates to FDA on post-market surveillance progress and outcomes.
3. (3) Animal performance testing must evaluate the extent of port site trauma due to repositioning of table during surgical procedures when utilizing robotic minimally invasive and laparoscopic approaches
4. (4) The device manufacturer must develop, and update as necessary, a device-specific use training program that ensures proper device setup/use/shutdown, accurate control of instruments to perform the intended surgical procedures, troubleshooting and handling during unexpected events or emergencies, and safe practices to mitigate use error.
5. (5) The device manufacturer may only distribute the device to facilities that implement and maintain the device-specific use training program and ensure that users of the device have completed the device-specific use training program.
(6) Human factors assessment must demonstrate that the user can correctly use the device system across all intended use environments with the provided instructions and training materials, including patient access during normal operating conditions and emergency situations, and effects arising from the integrated nature of the operating table and robotic surgical arms.
(7) Labeling must include:
(i) A detailed summary of clinical performance testing conducted with the device, including study population, results, adverse events, and comparisons to any comparator groups identified;
(ii) A statement in the labeling that the safety and effectiveness for the representative specific procedures was based on evaluation of the device as a surgical tool and did not include evaluation of outcomes related to the treatment of the patient's underlying disease or condition, unless FDA determines that it can be removed or modified based on clinical performance data submitted to FDA;
(iii) Identification of compatible devices;
(iv) The list of surgical procedures for which the device has been determined to be safe with clinical justification;
(v) Reprocessing instructions for reusable components;
(vi) A shelf life for any sterile components;
(vii) A description of the device-specific use training program;
(viii) A statement that the device is only for distribution to facilities that implement and maintain the device-specific use training program and ensure that users of the device have completed the device-specific use training program; and
(ix) A summary of any completed postmarket surveillance data collected as required by special control (2), including updated labeling to accurately reflect outcomes observed in postmarket surveillance.
(8) Non-clinical performance testing must demonstrate that the device performs as intended under anticipated conditions of use and must include:
(i) Device motion accuracy and repeatability;
(ii) System testing;
(iii) Instrument reliability;
(iv) Crosstalk;
(v) Table motion control;
(vi) Thermal effects on tissue;
(vii) User-device interface performance;
(viii) Workspace access testing; and
(ix) Performance testing with compatible devices.
(9) Software verification, validation, and hazard analysis must be performed.
(10) Electromagnetic compatibility and electrical, thermal, and mechanical safety testing must be performed.
(11) Performance data must demonstrate the sterility of all patient-contacting device components.
(12) Performance data must support the shelf life of the device components provided sterile by demonstrating continued sterility and package integrity over the labeled shelf life.
(13) Performance data must validate the reprocessing instructions for the reusable components of the device.
(14) Performance data must demonstrate that all patient-contacting components of the device are biocompatible.
(15) Performance data must demonstrate that all patient-contacting components of the device are non-pyrogenic.
(16) The device manufacturer must submit a report to the FDA annually on the anniversary of initial marketing authorization for the device, until such time as FDA may terminate such reporting, which comprises the following information:
(i) Cumulative summary, by year, of complaints and adverse events since date of initial marketing authorization; and
(ii) Identification and rationale for changes made to the device, labeling, or device specific use training program, which did not require submission of a premarket notification during the reporting period.
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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#### NOV 1 4 2001 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR Part 807.92.
Applicant:
Pajunk GmbH Am Holzplatz 5 - 7 D-78187 Geisingen Germany 07704 9291-0 Tel.
Contact:
Martin Hauger Technical Director
Device Identification:
Common Name: Trocars, Trocar Sleeves
Trade Name: Trocar and Trocar Sleeves, Distension System, Anchoring System
# Indication and Device Description: General
The Pajunk Trocars together with the Trocar Sleeves, the Pajunk Balloon Systems and the according accessories are manually operated surgical devices used by physicians for making incisions into the patient's body to allow insertion of endoscopes and endoscopic accessories during general endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures. The devices follow the FDA Draft Guidance for the Content of Premarket Notifications for Endoscopes used in Gastroenterology and Urology, dated 3/17/95.
## Trocar Sleeves
The Paiunk Trocar Sleeves are rigid tubes placed with the help of Trocars or Obturators into the patient's body to allow insertion of endoscopes and endoscopic accessories.
## Trocars
The trocars are used together with the trocar sleeves for puncture of the patient's body. The trocar is then removed to allow insertion of endoscopes and endoscopic accessories.
# Safety -Trocars
The Pajunk Safety-Trocar features a sharp, beveled tip that is covered by an inside, spring loaded, blunt obturator (Veress-concept). During puncture, the obturator is pushed into the shaft against the force of the spring and thus releases the cutting tip which can now penetrate the skin layers. As soon as the abdominal space is reached, the blunt obturator is moved forward by the spring, covers the cutting tip and prevents injuries in the abdomen.
# Distension System
The PAJUNK distension balloon system is indicated for laparoscopic procedures specially in extraperitoneal surgery, where dissection of tissue in the extraperitoneal space under direct view is essential. Contraindications: The distention balloon system should not be used in cases where previous operations in the extraperitoneal space caused adhesions in the area of the extraperitoneal organs.
# Structural Balloon System
The PAJUNK structural balloon system is indicated for laparoscopic procedures specially in extraperitoneal surgery, where a solid anchored and gas-tight entry port with an instrument
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channel together with a mechanical support of the extraperitoneal work space is needed. The inflation of the balloon causes a continuing dissection and anchoring in the extraperitoneal work space. Contraindications: The structural balloon system should not be used in cases where previous operations in the extraperitoneal space caused adhesions in the area of the extraperitoneal organs.
# Ring-Anchor Balloon System
The PAJUNK Ring-Anchor balloon system is indicated for laparoscopic procedures specially in extraperitoneal surgery, where a solid anchored and gas-tight entry port with an instrument channel is needed. Contraindications: The Ring-Anchor balloon system should not be used in cases where previous operations in the extraperitoneal space caused adhesions in the area of the extraperitoneal organs.
#### Accessories:
#### Disposable Valve Top
The disposable valve top is used with the Pajunk trocar sleeves and provides the same intended use. The valve is used instead of the trap door valve. The top is made out of polymer instead out of chromated brass. The metal tube is reusable and identical to the ones of the Paiunk trocar sleeves. The advantage is the easier cleaning, sterilization and assembling procedure.
#### Fixable Slide Cones
The Pajunk fixable slide cones with or without a fixation thread and with suture holders on both sides have been designed for first puncture technique according to Hasson in laparoscopic applications.
#### Reducer Sleeve
The reducer sleeve is inserted into the actually used trocar sleeve to reduce the diameter for improved quide and gas-tight insertion of endoscopic surgical instruments with outer diameters smaller than the nominal inner diameter of the trocar sleeve.
#### Dilation Set
If the actually applied trocar sleeve does not provide sufficient space for needed endoscopes and endoscopic accessories or endoscopic surgical instrument it can be replaced with a larger trocar sleeve.
#### Trocar Stop
The trocar stop with fixation thread is used to fixate the insertion of the trocar sleeve. The trocar sleeve is fixed by hand with a screw.
#### Substantial Equivalence:
The Pajunk Trocar and Trocar Sleeves, Distension System, the Anchoring System and accessories are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices since the basic features and intended uses are similar. The minor differences between the Paiunk Trocar and Trocar Sleeves, Distension System, the Anchoring System and accessories and the predicate devices raise no new issues of safety and effectiveness, as these differences have no effect on the performance, function or intended use of these devices.
K. Haug
Signed:
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Pajunk GmbH c/o Mr. Mark Job 510(k) Program Manager TÜV Product Service, Inc. 1775 Old Highway 8 New Brighton, Minnesota 55112
NOV 1 4 2001
Re: K012771
Trade/Device Name: Trocars, Trocar Sleeves, Model 1287; Distension System, Ring-Anchor Balloon System
Regulation Number: 876.1500 Regulation Name: Endoscope and accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GCJ Dated: October 1, 2001 Received: October 3, 2001
Dear Mr. Job:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and 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) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. 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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), 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 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 21 CFR Part 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, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer 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 vours.
Sincerely yours,
for Mark McMullerson
Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# NOV 1 4 2001
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510(k) Number (if known): KO12771
Trocar Sleeves Device Name:
Indications For Use:
Manually operated surgical device intended for making incisions into the patient's body to allow insertion of endoscopes and endoscopic accessories during general endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
(Optional Format 3-10,98)
for Mark n Milkersen
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of General, Restorative
and Neurological Devices
510(k) Number K012771
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510(k) Number (if known): KO1277/
Device Name: Trocars
Indications For Use:
Manually operated surgical device intended for making incisions into the watient's body to allow insertion of endoscopes and endoscopic accessories during general endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
(Optional Format 3-10-98)
Mark-N-Milburn
(Division Sign-Off) Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices
510(k) Number.
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510(k) Number (if known): KO12771
Device Name: Distension System
Indications For Use:
Manually operated surgical device intended for creating a surgical space by dissecting layers of connective tissue along natural planes to allow insertion of endoscopes and endoscopic accessories during general endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
(Optional Format 3-10-98)
for Mark N Mikesen
(Division Sign-Off) Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices
**510(k) Number** K012
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# 510(k) Number (if known): KO12,771
Device Name: Ring-Anchor Balloon System
Indications For Use:
Manually operated surgical device intended for providing a well anchored Mandally operatod Calgannel to allow insertion of endoscopes and and light instrument onames to anoval endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
(Optional Format 3-10-98)
Mark N-Mullenn
(Division Sign-Off) Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices
510(k) Number _
K0(2771
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