K063245 · Bacterin International, Inc. · OEI · Nov 28, 2007 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K063245
Device Name
ELUTIA COATED CLOSED SURGICAL WOUND DRAIN
Applicant
Bacterin International, Inc.
Product Code
OEI · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Nov 28, 2007
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4780
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The subject device is intended for the evacuation of biological fluids from wounds or body cavities. Closed wound drainage systems have been used by various surgical specialties, including: orthopedic, general, reconstructive, neurological, gynecological, head and neck, thoracic / cardiovascular, and plastic surgery.
Device Story
Elutia™ Coated Closed Surgical Wound Drain is a radiopaque, single-use silicone drain used to evacuate biological fluids from wounds or body cavities. Device features a hydrogel coating containing silver sulfadiazine to reduce bacterial contamination on the drain surface. Available in round or flat configurations with extension tubing for connection to external drain reservoirs. Used in clinical settings (OR, hospital) by surgeons and clinical staff across various specialties. Device functions passively to facilitate fluid drainage; silver coating provides antimicrobial surface properties. Benefits include potential reduction of bacterial colonization on the drain surface during use. Clinical significance of bacterial reduction is unknown.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. In vitro testing per USP <51> demonstrated >99.99% reduction in bacterial contamination on the drain surface over 7 days against S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, E. coli, and C. albicans. Biocompatibility, pyrogen, and physiochemical testing performed per ISO 10993 and USP <29>. Packaging integrity verified via bubble emission and burst testing per ASTM standards.
Technological Characteristics
Medical grade silicone construction; radiopaque; hydrogel coating containing silver sulfadiazine. Available in round or flat configurations. Single-use, sterile. Tested per ISO 10993 (biocompatibility), USP <29> (physiochemical), ASTM 2096-04/ISO 11607 (leak testing), and ASTM F1140-00/ISO 11607 (burst testing).
Indications for Use
Indicated for the evacuation of biological fluids from wounds or body cavities in patients undergoing orthopedic, general, reconstructive, neurological, gynecological, head and neck, thoracic/cardiovascular, or plastic surgery.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A powered suction pump is a portable, AC-powered or compressed air-powered device intended to be used to remove infectious materials from wounds or fluids from a patient's airway or respiratory support system. The device may be used during surgery in the operating room or at the patient's bedside. The device may include a microbial filter.
Predicate Devices
Johnson & Johnson/Ethicon J-VAC Surgical Wound Drain (K953655)
Arrow Blue Central Venous Catheter (Silver Coated) (K900263)
Bard Dialysis Catheter with BioBloc Coating (K053589)
Sil-Med Flat Suction Drain/Kit with Spi-Argent II (K961295)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# 510(k) Summary
### Date Prepared [21 CFR 807.92(a)(1)]
November 26, 2007
#### Submitter's Information [21 CFR 807.92(a)(1)]
This 510(k) is being submitted by a Joseph Azary (Regulatory/Quality Consultant) on behalf of Bacterin International Inc.
Joseph Azary can be contacted by telephone at (203) 944-9320 or fax at (203) 944-9317. Mailing address; 543 Long Hill Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484.
Bacterin International, Inc. is located at 600 Cruiser Lane, Belgrade, MT 59714. Bacterin International, Inc. is registered with FDA under Establishment Registration #3005168462.
#### Trade Name, Common Name, Classification [21 CFR 807.92(a)(2)]
Trade name: Elutia™ Coated Closed Surgical Wound Drain
Common/Classification Name: Drainage Catheter, Coated Drainage Catheter
Classification: Classification of this device falls under the responsibility of the Division of General and Plastic Surgery. Class II, Product Code: OEI, 21 CFR 878.4780.
#### Predicate Device [21 CFR 807.92(a)(3)]
The following predicate devices have been identified:
#### Wound Drain Comparison
. Johnson & Johnson/Ethicon J-VAC Surgical Wound Drain - K953655
The subject device is similar to the J&J J-VAC Surgical Wound Drain with regard to length, diameter, radiopacity, dot indicator, adaptor, cross section, intended use, sterility, packaging, and flow rate.
The main difference is that the Elutia™ Surgical Wound Drain has a hydrogel coating containing silver sulfadiazine.
#### Silver Coating
- . Arrow Blue Central Venous Catheter (Silver Coated) - K900263
- Bard Dialysis Catheter with BioBloc Coating K053589 .
- Sil-Med Flat Suction Drain/Kit with Spi-Argent II K961295 .
The subject device is coated with silver sulfadiazine. The predicate devices are coated with silver sulfadiazine or ionic silver. The subject device is a wound drain with different dimensions and shapes compared to the Arrow and Bard catheter devices.
NOV 28 2007
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## Description of the Device [21 CFR 807.92(a)(4)]
The Elutia ™ Coated Closed Surgical Wound Drain is a radiopaque, single-use silicone wound drain with extension tubing for use with available drain reservoirs that include an anti-reflux valve.
The drain is channeled for its entire length. It is available in round or flat configurations and in multiple sizes. A low profile connector joins the drain to clear silicone extension tubing. The drain is packaged sterile in a double pouch and is non-pyrogenic.
The hydrogel coating containing silver sulfadiazine has been shown to reduce bacterial contamination on the surface of the wound drain by greater than 99.99% over a 7 day period as tested under USP <51> conditions against the following microorganisms: S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, E. coli, and C. albicans. The clinical significance of this finding is unknown.
The subject device is composed of materials that have been successfully used in medical devices including the predicate devices. The subject device is composed of medical grade silicone (indwelling catheter, connector, and external tubing). The device is coated with silver sulfadiazine.
USP grade silver sulfadiazine is used.
The active drug substance is chemically synthesized and does not contain any animal or cell cultures derived from products or additives such as albumin or serum.
The materials used in the subject device have been subjected to and passed biocompatibility testing. Additionally, the materials have been successfully used in other medical devices including the predicate devices.
The subject devices are sterile single-use devices. Sterilization was performed.
## Intended Use [21 CFR 807.92(a)(5)]
The subiect device is intended for the evacuation of biological fluids from wounds or body cavities. Closed wound drainage systems have been used by various specialties including: orthopedic, general, reconstructive, neurological, gynecological, head and neck, thoracic/cardiovascular, and plastic surgery.
## Technological Characteristics [21 CFR 807.92(a)(6)]
The subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
## Performance Data [21 CFR 807.92(b)(1)]
The subject device has becn subjected to and passed a variety of biocompatibility, pyrogen, and physiochemical testing pcr ISO 10993 and USP <29>.
The device and packaging have also been subjected to and passed other testing including Bubble Emission Leak Packaging Tests (per ASTM 2096-04, ISO 11607), Package Burst Testing (per ASTM F1140-00, ISO 11607), and Accelerated Aging Studies.
## Conclusion [21 CFR 807.92(b)(3)]
The differences between the subject device and predicate device are minor and conclude that the subject devices are as safe and effective as the predicate devices.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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NOV 2 8 2007
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Public Health Service
Bacterin International, Inc. % Azary Technologies, LLC Mr. Joseph M. Azary 543 Long Hill Avenue Shelton, Connecticut 06484
Re: K063245
Trade/Device Name: Elutia™ Coated Closed Surgical Wound Drain Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4780 Regulation Name: Powered suction pump Regulatory Class: II Product Code: OEI Dated: October 23, 2007 Received: October 26, 2007
Dear Mr. Azary:
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), please contact the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0115. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding postmarket surveillance, please contact CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometric's (OSB's) Division of Postmarket Surveillance at (240) 276-3474. For questions regarding the reporting of device adverse events (Medical Device Reporting (MDR)), please contact the Division of Surveillance Systems at (240) 276-3464. 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 (240) 276-3150 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely yours.
Mark N Millerson
Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indication for Use
510(k) Number: K063245
Device Name: Elutia™ Coated Closed Surgical Wound Drain
Indication for Use:
The subject device is intended for the evacuation of biological fluids from wounds or body cavities.
Closed wound drainage systems have been used by various surgical specialties, including: orthopedic, general, reconstructive, neurological, gynecological, head and neck, thoracic / cardiovascular, and plastic surgery.
Prescription Use X (21 CFR Part 801 Subpart D) And/Or
Over the Counter Use _ (21 CFR Part 801 Subpart C)
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