K041080 · D.I.R.R.A. S.R.L. · LRO · Nov 30, 2004 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K041080
Device Name
SURGICAL DRAPE KIT - D.I.R.R.A. SRL
Applicant
D.I.R.R.A. S.R.L.
Product Code
LRO · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Nov 30, 2004
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4370
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The D.I.R.R.A. surgical drape device kit is composed of natural or synthetic materials and intended to be used as a protective patient covering, such as to isolate a site of surgical incision from microbial or other contamination.
Device Story
Surgical drape kit for oral implantology; used by dental professionals in clinical settings. Kit contains multiple single-use components: surgical gowns, patient drapes (with/without holes), Mayo stand covers, sterile sheets, transparent drapes, adhesive strips, tube holders, cord drapes, suction tubing with cannula/connector, flat/round gauze, plastic tray, and adhesive films. Components are assembled, wrapped in a kit-wrapping drape, placed in a Sterilization plastic/tyvek pouch, and sterilized. Kit provides a sterile field and barrier protection against microbial contamination during surgery. Healthcare providers use components to cover patients and equipment, maintaining sterility and facilitating cleanup. Benefits include reduced cross-contamination risk and maintenance of sterile surgical environment.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence is based on descriptive comparison of intended use, materials, and design characteristics to the predicate device.
Technological Characteristics
Kit components composed of natural/synthetic materials: non-woven PGI6920 (spunlaced 5% woodpulp/45% polyester), polyethylene, PVC, and 100% cotton gauze. Features include water-repellent fabrics, adhesive strips for fixation, and various dimensions for surgical site isolation. Sterilization performed by Bioster. Single-use, disposable. No electronic or software components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by dental professionals as a protective patient covering to isolate surgical incision sites from microbial or other contamination during oral implantology procedures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A surgical drape and drape accessories is a device made of natural or synthetic materials intended to be used as a protective patient covering, such as to isolate a site of surgical incision from microbial and other contamination. The device includes a plastic wound protector that may adhere to the skin around a surgical incision or be placed in a wound to cover its exposed edges, and a latex drape with a self-retaining finger cot that is intended to allow repeated insertion of the surgeon's finger into the rectum during performance of a transurethral prostatectomy.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is an ear, nose, and throat surgical drape, a latex sheet drape with self-retaining finger cot, a disposable urological drape, a Kelly pad, an ophthalmic patient drape, an ophthalmic microscope drape, an internal drape retention ring (wound protector), or a surgical drape that does not include an antimicrobial agent, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 878.9.
Predicate Devices
Custom Surgical Pack (k934688)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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K041080
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#### section 10: 510(K) SUMMARY
# NOV 3 0 2004
# 510(K) Summary of Safety and effectiveness
| Trade name: | Surgical Drape Kit - D.I.R.R.A. srl |
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| Common name: | Surgical Drape Kit |
| Classification name: | 878.4370 Surgical Drape and Drape Accessories |
| Official contact: | D.I.R.R.A. SRL S.r.l.<br>Via Guido Rossa 26<br>I-46019 – Viadana (Mantova) – Italy<br>contact person: Mrs Elisabetta Bacchi<br>telephone: +39 0375 785829<br>fax number: +39 0375 780133<br>e-mail: matteo@dirra.it |
| Date prepared: | Jul 20th, 2004 / Rev. 2 Oct 26th.2004 |
#### Predicate devices - 510(K) Nr: k934688:
The Surgical Drape Kit - produced by D.I.R.R.A. srl, is substantially equivalent to: Custom Surgical Pack - distributed by Nobelbiocare and Produced by Maxxim under the previous name of Sterile Design Inc.
#### Intended use:
kit for oral implantology, used by dental professionals when performing surgical procedures
#### Indications for Use:
The D.I.R.R.A. surgical drape device kit is composed of natural or synthetic materials and intended to be used as a protective patient covering, such as to isolate a site of surgical incision from microbial or other contamination.
#### Comparison to predicate devices (501(k) number k934688):
These devices have the same indications for use (kit for oral implantology), and almost the same components, with the same technological characteristics (materials, sterility, dimensions).
differences between D.I.R.R.A. srl - Surgical Drape Kit and the predicate device should not affect the safety and effectiveness (The determination of substantial equivalence is not based on an assessment of performance data.).
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## Device Description
The DIRRA surgical drape device kit is composed of natural or synthetic materials and intended to be used as protective patient covering, such as to isolate a site of surgical incision from microbial or other contamination. The DIRRA surgical drape device kit is to be used by medical and dental professionals when performing surgical procedures.
| Component | Pieces | Regulatory Clearance Status | Manufacturer |
|------------------------------|--------|-----------------------------|-------------------------|
| Gown w/ paper towel | 2 | K012186 | Master & Frank Surgical |
| Mayo stand cover | 1 | n/a | / |
| Sterile sheet | 1 | K020393 | Master & Frank Surgical |
| Patient drape | 1 | K020393 | Master & Frank Surgical |
| Transparent drape | 1 | n/a | / |
| Adhesive strip | 4 | n/a | / |
| Tube holder | 1 | n/a | / |
| Cord drape | 2 | n/a | / |
| Suction tubing w/tip | 1 | n/a | / |
| Flat gauze | 20 | n/a | / |
| Round gauze sponge | 5 | n/a | / |
| Plastic tray | 1 | n/a | / |
| Transparent adhesive film | 3 | n/a | / |
| Connector for suction tubing | 1 | n/a | / |
| Kit wrapping drape | 1 | n/a | / |
The DIRRA surqical drape device kit consists of the following components:
All the components are wrapped in the DIRRA surgical drape device kit wrapping drape which is closed with a label.
The final measurement of the kit (not enveloped) is approximately cm.30x30x10. The kit is then enveloped in sequence and in accordance with the instructions for use. The pack is then inserted in the Sterilization plastic/tyvek pouch and the pouch is sealed. 2 Kits are put into one cardboard box along with instructions for use,. The box is then closed and sterilized by Bioster. A sterilization batch number is applied on the box after the sterilization process has been completed.
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#### 5100kr. 1041080 Int
Following is a further description of the DIRRA surgical kit components:
## Gown w/ paper towel
The gown Nr.1 is a Surqical gown in Non Woven PGI water repellent. blue color. This fabric has a high tensile strength and toughness that is also soft, drapeable and easy to work with. In addition, a high fluid and particulate barrier is complimented by excellent breathability while preventing strike-through of fluid and bacteria to meet the need of a wide variety of applications. A paper towel is packaged with the gown and is composed of 100% cellulose;
The gown size is L and this is the only one size provided in the kit. The gown measures are reported in the technical sheet Nr. 1, located on page of this response.
There are no reinforced areas in the gown. The internal code is 12.D1111.00.
The material used for the gown is Non Woven PGI6920 is a spunlaced fabric of 5% Woodpulp and 45% polyester staple fibres. The fabric consists of tightly interlaced fibres which do not allow bacteria to penetrate but do let air circulate freely, are soft, drapable and show good dry and wet strength. There are 2 gowns in 1 kit.
The gown is made for a single-use only. It also prevents cross-contamination in the operating theatre by its single-use (disposable).
## Mayo stand cover
The Mayo stand cover Nr.2 compound by two layers, one absorbent and one waterproof, for protection of the Mayo table in the operating theatre. The type of material is Absorbent layer (High absorbent Non Woven color blue) and Waterproof layer (Polyethylene tubular color blue). The mayo cover size is cm. 80 x 140. It is intended to be used to cover the medical table and to maintain the sterile field as well as an aid in the clean up of equipment after surgery. There is 1 Mayo stand cover in the Kit. This cover is not intended to be used as patient drape and has no patient contact. The internal code is 12.A1003.00.
# Sterile sheet
The sterile sheet Nr.3 is made of Non Woven PGI6920 water repellent. This fabric has a high tensile strength and toughness that is also soft, drapeable and easy to work with. In addition, a high fluid and particulate barrier is complimented by excellent breathability while preventing strike-through of fluid and bacteria to meet the need of a wide variety of applications The color is blue and the measurement is 100x100cm (square shape). It is intended to be used as a protective patient covering, such as to isolate a site of surgical incision from microbial and other contamination. There is 1 sterile sheet in the Kit. The internal code is 10.A1701.00.
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#### 510(k): 1041080 Integration 2
#### Patient drape
The patient drape (split drape) Nr.4 is made of Non Woven PGI6920 water repellent fabric. This fabric has a high tensile strength and toughness that is also soft, drapeable and easy to work with. In addition, a high fluid and particulate barrier is complimented by excellent breathability while preventing strike-through of fluid and bacteria to meet the need of a wide variety of applications. It is intended to be used as a protective patient covering, such as to isolate a site of surgical incision from microbial and other contamination. There is 1 patient drape, containing a hole, in the Kit. The internal code is 10.T1762.00.
#### Transparent drape
The transparent drape Nr.5 is composed of Polyethylene and is used to reduce cross contamination risk. It measures 50x40 cm. It is intended to cover the medical table or equipment in order to maintain the sterile field and as an aid in the clean up of equipment after surgery. This cover is not intended to be used as a patient drape and has no patient contact. The internal code is 12.A1003.00. There is 1 transparent drape in the Kit.
The drape has an adhesive strip applied on the short side (cm.40x4).
## Adhesive strip
The Adhesive strip Nr.6 is composed of a non woven fabric and medical adhesive for fixation on human skin. It is a device intended to be placed on the skin to attach a surgical drape.
The measures are: cm. 15x2,5, the color is white. There are 4 strips in the Kit; the internal code is 30.A0063.00
#### Tube holder
The Tube holder Nr.7 is a non woven fabric water repellent SMS, blue color. The measurements are cm 11cm.(width)x12cm.(base) and the shape is that of a semicircle with three holes. It is used as a drape accessory to hold tubes that may be necessary during the operating procedure. It is affixed to the drape via an adhesive strip for fixation (14.5x2 cm.) applied on the base which protrudes 2.5cm, There is 1 tube holder in the Kit. The internal code is 10.A0037.00.
#### Cord drape
The Cord drape Nr.8 is a plastic transparent cover for protection of the power cord, motor and the contra angle. It is intended to be used to cover the medical table or equipment in order to maintain the sterile field and as an aid in the clean up of equipment after surgery.
It is composed of Polyethylene in a tubular fashion with a diameter of 7cm.and length of 140 cm. and wrapped around a carton used to assist in keeping the cord from becoming entangled. It also has 2 elastic bands (latex free). There are 2 cord drapes in the Kit. The internal code is: 20.U0007.00.
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#### 510(k): 1041080 Integration 2
# Suction tubing w/tip
The Suction tube, with cannula Nr.9, is used for surgical suctioning of blood and secretion. It is not an invasive device and it is used only inside the mouth. It is composed of a suction tube, a cannula for suction, and connector for suction tubing. It is intended to be used in an oral cavity evacuator. The suction tube is transparent and composed of PVC. Its measurements are:
Lenath: 2450 mm ± 70,00 mm.
Inner Diameter : 6,25 mm. ± 0,1 mm.
Outer Diameter : 8,80 mm ± 0,1 mm.
The cannula is transparent, made of PVC and the measures are:
Length: 155 mm ± 0,5 mm.
Inner Diameter : 2,6 mm. ± 0,1 mm.
Outer Diameter : 4,6 mm ± 0,1 mm.
There is 1 suction tube in the Kit. The internal code is: 30.F5151.00
## Flat gauze
The Flat gauze Nr.10 is a gauze composed of 100% cotton for use in wound cleaning, prepping, scrubbing, packing, or dressing situations. Its measurements are cm. 7.5 x 7.5.
Edges are folded, not cut to reduce threads and lint loss. There are 20 Flat gauzes in the kit.
The internal code is 20.A0100.00.
## Round gauze sponge
The round Gauze Sponge Nr.11 is composed of 100% cotton that offers uses for wound cleaning, scrubbing, or dressing situations. It measures ø 5 cm, and the color is white. There are 5 round gauzes in the Kit. The internal code is 30.V0013.00.
#### Plastic trav
The plastic tray Nr.12 is composed of Polyethylene, in a "U" shape and the measurements are: Length 250 mm. Width 135 mm. Depth 350 mm. It is intended to be held by a dental handpiece and used to apply the polishing agent during prophylaxis. There is 1 plastic tray in the Kit. The internal code is 30.V0013.00.
#### Transparent adhesive film
The transparent adhesive film Nr.13 is a Polyethylene Adhesive Plastic film and is used to reduce the cross contamination risk. The measurements are: 200x200 mm. The adhesive (applied all along 1 of the surfaces) is acrylic in solution. It is intended to be used to cover the medical table or equipment in order to maintain the sterile field and as an aid in the clean up of equipment after surgery. This cover is not intended to be used as a patient drape and has no patient contact. There are 3 Transparent adhesive films in the Kit. The internal code is 30.V0020.00.
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## Connector for suction tubing
The connector for the suction tube Nr. 14 is made of PVC and the measurements are:
Length: 5,8cm.
Max Diameter: 10mm
It is composed of 5 different sectors with different diameters (1 sector of 10mm, 2 sectors of 7mm and 2 sectors of 6,4 mm).There is 1 connector for suction tubing in the Kit. The internal code is: 30.Z1070.00
#### Kit wrapping drape
The kit wrapping drape Nr.15 is an instrument Table drape made of non woven absorbent material and a polyethylene plastic film. The drape measures cm. 160 x 190 cm., the color of both material is blue and it is intended to be used to cover the medical table or equipment in order to maintain the sterile field and as an aid in the clean up of equipment after surgery. Their cover is not intended to be used as a patient drape and has no patient contact. There is 1 Kit wrapping drape in the Kit. The internal code is 30.A1006.00.
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NOV 3 0 2004
Mrs. Elisabetta Bacchi D.I.R.R.A. s.r.l Via Guido Rossa 26 -- Zona Ind. Gerbolina I-46019 Viadana (Mantova) ITALY
Re: K041080
Trade/Device Name: Surgical Drape Kit Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4370 Regulation Name: Surgical Drape and Drape Accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LRO Dated: November 5, 2004 Received: November 5, 2004
Dear Mrs. Bacchi:
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.
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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 (OS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
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), please contact the Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0115. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act 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 yours,
Susan Quares
Chiu Lin, Ph.D. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): k041080
Device Name: Surgical Drape Kit
Indications for Use: The D.I.R.R.A. surgical drape device kit is composed of natural or synthetic materials and intended to be used as a protective patient covering, such as isolate a site of surgical incision from microbial or other contamination.
Prescription Use Over-The-Counter × Use - AND/OR (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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