K041824 · Future Medical Systems, SA · HRX · Jan 7, 2005 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K041824
Device Name
X-TREME ARTHROSCOPIC PUMP AND SHAVER SYSTEM
Applicant
Future Medical Systems, SA
Product Code
HRX · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Jan 7, 2005
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.1100
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The NeXtra™ arthroscopic pump and shaver system is intended to provide controlled fluid distension and suction, controlled cutting, burring, shaving and abrading of bone and tissue during orthopedic procedures of the knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist, ankle, hip, small joints and temporal mandibular joint (TMJ).
Device Story
NeXtra™ is a dual-pump arthroscopic system providing inflow/outflow fluid management and integrated mechanical tissue/bone debridement. System comprises console with power supply, motherboard, two peristaltic roller heads, three tube sets, and LCD touch screen. Operated by surgeons in clinical/OR settings; optional foot pedal and remote control available. Device manages joint cavity distension via fluid control while simultaneously performing cutting, burring, or shaving of bone and soft tissue. Healthcare providers use the touch screen interface to control pump parameters and shaver function. Benefits include improved visualization and efficient tissue removal during minimally invasive orthopedic surgery.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Compliance with IEC 60601-1 (electrical safety) and IEC 60601-1-2 (electromagnetic compatibility). Manufactured in ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified facilities.
Indicated for patients undergoing orthopedic arthroscopic procedures of the knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist, ankle, hip, small joints, and TMJ requiring fluid distension, suction, and tissue/bone debridement.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An arthroscope is an electrically powered endoscope intended to make visible the interior of a joint. The arthroscope and accessories also is intended to perform surgery within a joint.
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#### 510(k) SUMMARY for NeXtra™ arthroscopic pump and shaver system.
# JAN - 7 2005
Date of submission: July 4th 2004
510k #: K041824
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#### I. Submitter:
| Owner / Operator: | Future Medical Systems, SA. |
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| Address: | 265 Route de la Baronne, ST. Jeannet 06640 France |
| Phone: | 011-33-4-92-12-32-56 |
| Fax: | 011-33-4-92-12-04-75 |
| Contact: | Patrick Janin |
Official correspondent:
| Company: | Future Medical Systems, Inc. |
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| Address: | 504 McCormick Drive, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 |
| Phone: | 410 761 9411 ext. 11 |
| Fax: | 410 760 9422 |
| Contact: | Mr. Steve Janin |
#### II. Device Names:
| Classification name: | Arthroscope and Accessories |
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| Common name: | Arthroscopic pump and shaver (debridement) system and accessories. |
| Proprietary name: | NeXtraTM arthroscopic pump and shaver system. |
#### III. Classification:
Class II. Product code is HRX. This device is described in 21 C.F.R § 888.1100
#### IV. Predicate devices:
K954465: FMS DUO (pump and shaver), Future Medical Systems K913028: Arthro-Flow Irrigation system (pump), Davol (BARD) K932699: ARTHREX AR-8200 SHAVER SYSTEM (Arthrex) K940075: SHAVER BLADE SET (Arthrex)
#### V. Intended use:
The NeXtra™ arthroscopic pump and shaver system is intended to provide controlled fluid distension and suction, controlled cutting, burring, shaving and abrading of bone and tissue during orthopedic procedures of the knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist, ankle, hip, small joints and temporal mandibular joint (TMJ).
#### VI. Device Description:
The NeXtra™ arthroscopic pump and shaver system is a dual pump system that provides inflow and outflow to and from the joint cavities during arthroscopy. It combines a built in shaver that allows the removal of bone and soft tissue during orthopedic procedures. The NeXtra™ console consists of the following components:
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### K64 1824 2/2 510(k) SUMMARY for NeXtra™ arthroscopic pump and shaver system.
A power supply, housing, a motherboard, two peristaltic roller heads, three tube rs power supply, nousing, and a touch screen LCD. The system has a user-friendly cassette load system with an intuitive LCD touch screen. Several asor friendry casbette four pedal and a remote control are available as optional features. The NeXtra™ is to be used exclusively with specific FMS tube sets.
## VII. Substantial Equivalence:
The device and its accessories described in this notification are similar in intended use, design and technological characteristics as the K954465: FMS DUO (pump and shaver), Future Medical Systems, the K913028: Arthro-Flow Irrigation system (pump), Davol (BARD) and the K932699: Arthrex AR-8200 Shaver System and K940075: Shaver blade set, Arthrex.
The predicate devices and the NeXtra™ are both intended to provide inflow and outflow during arthroscopic surgery. The shaver systems are both intended to remove bone and soft tissue during arthroscopic surgery.
We believe the NeXtra™ is substantially equivalent to these predicate devices since the basic features; specifications, design and intended uses are similar. The minor differences do not raise any new issues of safety and effectiveness.
### VIII. Performance Data:
The device complies with IEC 60601-1 (electrical Safety), IEC 60601-1-2 (Electromagnetic Compatibility), CE mark in accordance with the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC, manufactured in an ISO 9001 Version 2000 and ISO 13485 facility.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
JAN - 7 2005
Mr. Patrick Janin Manager Future Medical Systems 265, Route de la Baronne 06640 Saint-Jeannet France
Re: K041824
K041824
Trade/Device Name: NeXtra™ arthroscopic pump and shaver system Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.1100 Regulation Name: Arthroscope Regulatory Class: II Product Code: HRX Dated: November 29, 2004 Received: December 1, 2004
Dear Mr. Janin:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the indication We have reviewed your Section 510(x) premaited is substantially equivalent (for the indications
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Sincerely yours,
Miriam C. Provost
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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): K041824
Device Name: NeXtra™ arthroscopic pump and shaver system.
Indications For Use:
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Prescription Use __ × (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
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