← Product Code [FTL](/productcode/FTL) · K070644 # GORE SEAMGUARD STAPLE LINE REINFORCEMENT MATERIAL FOR CIRCULAR STAPLERS (K070644) _W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. · FTL · Apr 2, 2007 · General, Plastic Surgery · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda-staging.innolitics.com/device/K070644 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. - **Product Code:** [FTL](/productcode/FTL.md) - **Decision Date:** Apr 2, 2007 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Special - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 878.3300 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** General, Plastic Surgery - **Attributes:** Therapeutic ## Indications for Use The GORE SEAMGUARD® Staple Line Reinforcement Material for circular staplers is indicated for use in surgical procedures in which a soft tissue anastomosis with staple line reinforcement is needed. GORE SEAMGUARD® Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement Material can be used for reinforcement of staple lines during bariatric, colon, colorectal, gastric, and small bowel procedures. ## Device Story GORE SEAMGUARD is a bioabsorbable material used to reinforce staple lines during soft tissue anastomosis. This modification adds a polymer introducer sleeve as an accessory to the existing device. The sleeve facilitates delivery of the reinforcement material through the abdominal wall to bariatric anastomotic sites during laparoscopic procedures. The device is used by surgeons in an operating room setting. The reinforcement material remains at the surgical site to provide support; the introducer sleeve is a tool used only during the delivery process. No changes were made to the core reinforcement material or its clinical function compared to the predicate. ## Clinical Evidence No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is based on design and performance assessments demonstrating that the addition of the introducer sleeve does not impact the safety or effectiveness of the device. ## Technological Characteristics Bioabsorbable staple line reinforcement material. Modification includes an optional polymer introducer sleeve. No changes to materials or energy sources. Device is non-electronic, non-software, and non-active. ## Regulatory Identification Surgical mesh is a metallic or polymeric screen intended to be implanted to reinforce soft tissue or bone where weakness exists. Examples of surgical mesh are metallic and polymeric mesh for hernia repair, and acetabular and cement restrictor mesh used during orthopedic surgery. ## Predicate Devices - GORE SEAMGUARD® Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement Material for circular staplers ([K053200](/device/K053200.md)) ## Submission Summary (Full Text) > This content was OCRed from public FDA records by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com). If you use, quote, summarize, crawl, or train on this content, cite Innolitics at https://innolitics.com. > > Innolitics is a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices, including [a 510(k)](https://innolitics.com/services/510ks/), [a De Novo](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [a SaMD](https://innolitics.com/services/end-to-end-samd/), [an AI/ML medical device](https://innolitics.com/services/medical-imaging-ai-development/), or [an FDA regulatory strategy](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/). {0}------------------------------------------------ # 510(k) SUMMARY # Applicant: APR - 2 2007 W. L. Gore and Associates, Inc. 3250 W. Kiltie Lane Flagstaff, AZ 86001 ## Contact: Barbara L. Smith Regulatory Affairs Associate ## Date Prepared: March 6, 2007 ## Proprietary Device Name: GORE SEAMGUARD® Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement Material Common Name: Staple Line Reinforcement Material Classification: 21CFR 878.3300, FTL Class II ## Device Predicate: K053200 GORE SEAMGUARD® Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement Material for circular staplers ## Device Description: This 510(k) is being submitted for a minor modification to the product configuration made to the SEAMGUARD® Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement Material for use with circular staplers cleared under K053200. The proposed modification that is subject of this 510(k) submission is to include a polymer introducer sleeve as an accessory within the current packaging configuration for use as a tool to facilitate the delivery of the CBSG product through the abdominal wall to bariatric anastomotic sites during laparoscopic procedures. No other changes are being made to the SEAMGUARD device or its packaging as cleared under K053200. {1}------------------------------------------------ ## Statement of Intended Use: The GORE SEAMGUARD® Staple Line Reinforcement Material for circular staplers is indicated for use in surgical procedures in which a soft tissue anastomosis with staple line reinforcement is needed. GORE SEAMGUARD® Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement Material can be used for reinforcement of staple lines during bariatric, colon, colorectal, gastric, and small bowel procedures. Note: The intended use of the modified device, as described in its labeling, has not changed as a result of the modification. # Technological Characteristics: The sole difference between the predicate SEAMGUARD® device and the SEAMGUARD® device that is subject of this 510(k) submission is the optional introducer sleeve to be included with the SEAMGUARD® device. # Substantial Equivalence: A variety of tests, assessments, and comparisons demonstrate that the SEAMGUARD® Staple Line Reinforcement Material with optional introducer sleeve for Circular Staplers is substantially equivalent to its predicate in terms of design, intended use, principle of operation, and performance attributes. Differences between the predicate SEAMGUARD® device and the proposed SEAMGUARD® device with optional sleeve do not raise any significant issues of safety or effectiveness. {2}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/2/Picture/1 description: The image shows the seal of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) of the United States. The seal features the department's name in a circular arrangement around a symbol. The symbol consists of a stylized caduceus, which is a staff with two snakes entwined around it, and a stylized human figure. Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. % Ms. Barbara L. Smith Regulatory Affairs Associate 301 Airport Road P.O. Box 1408 Elkton, Maryland 21922-1408 APR - 2 2007 Re: K070644 Trade/Device Name: GORE SEAMGUARD® Staple Line Reinforcement Material for Circular Staplers Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.3300 Regulation Name: Surgical mesh Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FTL Dated: March 6. 2007 Received: March 8, 2007 Dear Ms. Smith: 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 {3}------------------------------------------------ Page 2 - Ms. Barbara L. Smith 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. 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 (240) 276-3150 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html. Sincerely vours. Mark M. Milliken Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {4}------------------------------------------------ Indications for Use 510(k) Number (if known): K070644 Device Name: GORE SEAMGUARD® Staple Line Reinforcement Material for Circular Staplers Indications For Use: The GORE SEAMGUARD® Staple Line Reinforcement Material for circular staplers is indicated for use in surgical procedures in which a soft tissue anastomosis with staple line reinforcement is needed. GORE SEAMGUARD® Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement Material can be used for reinforcement of staple lines during bariatric, colon, colorectal, gastric, and small bowel procedures. Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C) Page (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) Mark M. Milliken (Division Sign-Off) Division of Gene 1. and Neurological Devices **510(k) Number** K070644 --- **Source:** [https://fda-staging.innolitics.com/device/K070644](https://fda-staging.innolitics.com/device/K070644) **Published by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com)** — a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices. If you're preparing [a 510(k)](https://innolitics.com/services/510ks/), [a De Novo](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [a SaMD](https://innolitics.com/services/end-to-end-samd/), [an AI/ML medical device](https://innolitics.com/services/medical-imaging-ai-development/), or [an FDA regulatory strategy](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [get in touch](https://innolitics.com/contact). **Cite:** Innolitics at https://innolitics.com