VENTRALIGHT (TM) ST MESH WITH ECHO PS (TM) POSITIONING SYSTEM
K110820 · C.R. Bard, Inc. · FTL · Apr 1, 2011 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K110820
Device Name
VENTRALIGHT (TM) ST MESH WITH ECHO PS (TM) POSITIONING SYSTEM
Applicant
C.R. Bard, Inc.
Product Code
FTL · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Apr 1, 2011
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 878.3300
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Ventralight™ ST Mesh is indicated for use in the reconstruction of soft tissue deficiencies, such as for the repair of hernias. The Echo PSTM Positioning System is intended to be used to facilitate the delivery of soft tissue prosthetics during laparoscopic hernia repair.
Device Story
Ventralight™ ST Mesh with Echo PS™ Positioning System combines a surgical mesh with a removable deployment balloon; used in laparoscopic hernia repair. Mesh consists of co-knitted polypropylene and polyglycolic acid fibers; visceral side features bioresorbable hydrogel coating (sodium hyaluronate, carboxymethylcellulose, polyethylene glycol) to minimize tissue attachment. Positioning system is an RF-welded nylon balloon attached via polycarbonate connectors; facilitates unrolling and placement of mesh. Introducer tool (stainless steel rod, T-cap) aids delivery through trocar sites. Device operated by surgeons in clinical/OR settings. Positioning system inflated via manual inflation assembly. Mesh allows fibroblastic response for tissue ingrowth; coating resorbs within 30 days. System simplifies laparoscopic mesh deployment, potentially reducing operative time and improving placement accuracy.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Evidence consists of bench testing and in vivo simulated use experiments. Biocompatibility testing performed in accordance with ISO 10993-1 standards. Stainless steel components evaluated per ASTM F899-09e1.
Technological Characteristics
Mesh: Co-knitted polypropylene and polyglycolic acid fibers; bioresorbable hydrogel coating (sodium hyaluronate, carboxymethylcellulose, polyethylene glycol). Positioning system: RF-welded nylon balloon with polycarbonate connectors. Introducer tool: 304 Stainless Steel (ASTM F899-09e1) rod and T-cap. Sterile, single-use. Non-electronic, mechanical deployment system.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring reconstruction of soft tissue deficiencies, specifically hernia repair. Used during laparoscopic procedures to facilitate delivery of soft tissue prosthetics.
Regulatory Classification
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.
Composix™ L/P Mesh with Echo PS™ Positioning System (K102766)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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## 510(K) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS
APR - 1 2011
This 510(k) Summary is provided per the requirements of section 807.92(c).
#### Submitter Information:
| Submitter's Name: | Davol, Inc., Subsidiary of C. R. Bard, Inc. |
|----------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| Contact Person: | Keti Sino |
| | Regulatory Affairs Specialist |
| Address: | 100 Crossings Boulevard |
| | Warwick, RI 02886 |
| Telephone: | (401) 825-8575 |
| Fax: | (401) 825-8763 |
| Email: | Keti.sino@crbard.com |
| Device Name: | |
| Trade Name: | VentralightTM ST Mesh with Echo PSTTM |
| | Positioning System |
| Common/Usual Name: | - Surgical Mesh |
| | - Endoscope & Accessories |
| | - Mesh Deployment Balloon |
| Classification Name: | - Mesh, Surgical, Polymeric |
| | - Mesh Deployment Balloon |
| | - Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery |
| Classification Code: | - Class II, § 878.3300, Product Code FTL |
| Subsequent Codes: | - Class II, § 878.3300, Product Code OQL |
| | - Class II, § 876.1500, Product Code GCJ |
## Predicate Device Names:
- Ventralight™ ST Mesh, K101851 (Davol Inc.), FDA cleared on 07/15/2010 .
- Composix™ L/P Mesh with Echo PS™ Positioning System, K102766 (Davol Inc.), . FDA cleared on 12/16/2010
#### Device Description:
The proposed Ventralight™ ST Mesh with Echo PSTM Positioning System is comprised of a hernia repair mesh with a pre-attached mesh positioning system (mesh deployment balloon). All sizes of the proposed product with the exception of the largest size will also include an Introducer Tool designed to aid the user in laparoscopic introduction of the mesh/positioning system assembly.
# PREMARKET NOTIFICATION FOR THE VENTRALIGHT™ ST MESH WITH ECHO PSTM POSITIONING SYSTEM
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The Ventralight™ ST Mesh is a low profile, sterile, single use device indicated for use in the reconstruction of soft tissue deficiencies, such as for the repair of hernias. This device is co-knitted using polypropylene (PP) and polyglycolic acid (PGA) fibers to result in a two-sided mesh with a PP surface and a PGA surface. The mesh is coated on the PGA surface with a bioresorbable, chemically modified sodium hyaluronate (HA), carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and polyethylene glycol (PEG) based hydrogel. The fascial side of the mesh allows a prompt fibroblastic response through the interstices of the mesh, allowing for complete tissue ingrowth, similar to polypropylene mesh alone. The visceral side of the mesh is a bioresorbable coating, separating the mesh from underlying tissue and organ surfaces to minimize tissue attachment to the mesh. Shortly after placement, the biopolymer coating becomes a hydrated gel that is resorbed from the site in less than 30 days.
The Ventralight™ ST Mesh described above will be packaged preassembled with the Echo PSTM Positioning System, a removable mesh deployment balloon, previously cleared under K102766. The positioning system is an RF welded nylon balloon that is pre-attached to the mesh via the use of polycarbonate connectors, and is designed to help facilitate laparoscopic deployment, including unrolling, positioning, and placement of the Ventralight™ ST Mesh. The positioning system is inflated via use of the included inflation assembly, which is also identical to that cleared with the predicate positioning system under K102766.
For user convenience, all sizes of the proposed product with the exception of the largest size also include an Introducer Tool which is intended to facilitate delivery to the operative site. The largest configuration of the proposed product, the 12" x 14" size does not include an Introducer Tool as this size is recommended for deployment directly through a trocar incision site. The Introducer Tool included with the proposed product is identical to the Introducer Tool cleared under K102766 which consists of a handle with a thin stainless steel rod and a T-cap. The device is split into two pieces along the length of the entire rod and attached on one end to the handle.
#### Intended Use:
The Ventralight™ ST Mesh is indicated for use in the reconstruction of soft tissue deficiencies, such as for the repair of hernias. The Echo PSTM Positioning System is intended to be used to facilitate the delivery of soft tissue prosthetics during laparoscopic hernia repair.
Summary of Similarities and Differences in Technological Characteristics, Performance and Intended Use:
The Ventralight™ ST Mesh and the predicate mesh have the same indication: reconstruction of soft tissues deficiencies such as the repair of hernias. Further, the proposed product has the same intended use, physical attributes, and performance characteristics, as the predicate Ventralight™ ST Mesh.
## PREMARKET NOTIFICATION FOR THE VENTRALIGHT™ ST MESH WITH ECHO PSTM POSITIONING SYSTEM
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The Echo PSTM Positioning System maintains the same intended use, physical attributes, and performance characteristics, as the cleared Echo PSTM Positioning System (K102766). Further, the included inflation assembly intended to be used for the purposes of inflating the positioning system is also identical to the inflation assembly cleared under K102766.
The proposed product will combine into one the currently marketed Ventralight™ ST Mesh cleared under K101851, preassembled with the currently marketed Echo PSTM Positioning System cleared as part of K102766. The proposed product will also include an Introducer Tool and inflation assembly, both identical to those previously cleared as part of the positioning system predicate (K102766).
#### Performance Data:
Biocompatibility testing in accordance to ISO 10993-1 standards was conducted on the proposed device (mesh and positioning system) and the results indicate that the device is biocompatible per these standards.
No biocompatibility testing was conducted on the Introducer Tool to be packaged with the proposed device as the 304 Stainless Steel material used for the rolling tines is a recognized biocompatible material as per ASTM F899 - 09e1 Standard Specification for Wrought Stainless Steels for Surgical Instruments. In addition, the polymer handle attached to the rolling tines and the T-cap is non patient contacting, and therefore, not subject to biocompatibility testing requirements.
Bench testing results and in vivo simulated use experiments demonstrate that the proposed device design meets product specifications and intended uses.
All test results provided in this submission support the safety and effectiveness of the device for its intended use and demonstrate that the proposed device is substantially equivalent to its predicate devices.
# PREMARKET NOTIFICATION FOR THE VENTRALIGHT™ ST MESH WITH ECHO PSTM POSITIONING SYSTEM
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C. R. Bard, Inc. % Davol, Inc. Keti Sino 100 Crossings Boulevard Warwick, Rhode Island 02886
APR - 1 2011
Re: K110820 .
Trade/Device Name: Ventralight™ ST Mesh with Echo PS™ Positioning System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.3300 Regulation Name: Surgical mesh Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FTL, OQL, GCJ Dated: March 22, 2011 Received: March 23, 2011
Dear Keti Sino:
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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you; however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to 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
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Sincerely vours.
Aj B. n h
Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of Surgical, Orthopedic And Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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#### INDICATION FOR USE STATEMENT
K 110820 510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name:
# Ventralight™ ST Mesh with Echo PSTM Positioning System
Ventralight™ ST Mesh is indicated for use in the reconstruction of soft tissue deficiencies, such as for the repair of hernias. The Echo PSTM Positioning System is intended to be used to facilitate the delivery of soft tissue prosthetics during laparoscopic hemia repair.
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Daniel Kraefer MXM
Division Sign-Off Division of Surgical, Orthopedic, and Restorative Devices
510(k) Number K110820
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