AESCULAP HISTOACRYL AND HISTOACRYL BLUE TOPICAL SKIN ADHESIVE
K111959 · Aesculap, Inc. · MPN · Feb 6, 2012 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K111959
Device Name
AESCULAP HISTOACRYL AND HISTOACRYL BLUE TOPICAL SKIN ADHESIVE
Applicant
Aesculap, Inc.
Product Code
MPN · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Feb 6, 2012
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4010
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Histoacryl and Histoacryl Blue topical skin adhesives are intended for topical application to hold closed easily approximated skin edges of minimum-tension wounds from clean surgical incisions and simple, thoroughly cleansed, trauma-induced lacerations. Histoacryl and Histoacryl Blue may be used in conjunction with, but not in place of, dermal sutures.
Device Story
Sterile liquid topical skin adhesive; n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate monomer base. Histoacryl is colorless; Histoacryl Blue contains D&C Violet #2 for visualization. Supplied in 0.5 ml single-patient plastic ampoules. Polymerizes upon contact with water or water-containing substances (e.g., skin moisture). Applied by clinician to approximate skin edges of minor wounds. Acts as a topical barrier/sealant to hold wound edges together during healing. Benefits include non-invasive wound closure and ease of application.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing performed in accordance with FDA's Class II Special Controls Guidance Document for Tissue Adhesive for the Topical Approximation of Skin. Metrics included tensile strength (ASTM F2458-05), polymerization time, viscosity, and GC chemical analysis.
Technological Characteristics
n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate monomer; liquid form; polymerizes on contact with moisture. Supplied in 0.5 ml plastic ampoules. Tensile strength testing per ASTM F2458-05. No electronic or software components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for topical closure of minimum-tension wounds, including clean surgical incisions and simple, thoroughly cleansed, trauma-induced lacerations. May be used as an adjunct to dermal sutures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A tissue adhesive for the topical approximation of skin is a device intended for topical closure of surgical incisions, including laparoscopic incisions, and simple traumatic lacerations that have easily approximated skin edges. Tissue adhesives for the topical approximation of skin may be used in conjunction with, but not in place of, deep dermal stitches.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for this device is FDA's “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: “Tissue Adhesive for the Topical Approximation of Skin.” See § 878.1(e) of this chapter for the availability of this guidance document.(b)
*Tissue adhesive for non-topical use* —(1)*Identification.* A tissue adhesive for non-topical use, including adhesives intended for use in the embolization of brain arteriovenous malformation or for use in ophthalmic surgery, is a device used for adhesion of internal tissues and vessels.(2)
*Classification.* Class III (premarket approval). As of May 28, 1976, an approval under section 515 of the act is required before this device may be commercially distributed. See § 878.3 of this chapter.
Predicate Devices
Histoacryl and Histoacryl Blue Topical Skin Adhesive, Tissue Seal LLC (P050013)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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KIII 459
Histoacryl and Histoacryl Blue
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# 510(k) SUMMARY (as required by 21 CFR 807.92)
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Aesculap Histoacryl and Histoacryl Blue Topical Skin Adhesive
Topical Skin Address July 7, 2011 July 7, 2011
MPANY:
Aesculap, Inc. 3773 Corporate Parkway Center Valley, PA 18034 Center Valley, PA 16654
Establishment Registration Number: 2916714
CONTACT:
Kathy A. Racosky 610-984-9291 (phone) 610-791-6882 (fax) 610-731-055xy@aesculap.com
Aesculap Histoacryl and Histoacryl Blue TRADE NAME:
Topical Skin Adhesive COMMON NAME:
CLASSIFICATION NAME: Tissue adhesive
Regulation Number: 878.4010
MPN PRODUCT CODE:
### DEVICE DESCRIPTION
DEVICE DESCRIPTION
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### INDICATIONS FOR USE
INDICATIONS FOR USE
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### KIII959
Histoacryl and Histoacryl Blue
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### ANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
SUBSINANIA Believes that the Histoacryl and Histoacryl Blue Topical Skin Adhesive is
Aliana Mather Maddiet Medictions of and Histocoryl Blue Topical Skin Adhesive, Tissue ുട്ടേയ്മ്മ, lnc. believes that the Histoacryl and Histoachyl Blue Topical Skin Adhesive, Tissue
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## PUPPOSE FOR PREMARKET NOTIFICATION
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The purpose of this submission is to gain marketing clearance for Histoacryl and The purpose of Topical Skin Adhesive.
## TECHNOLIGICAL CHARACTERISTICS(compared to Predicate(s)}
The Aesculap Histoacryl and Histoacryl Blue Topical Skin Adhesive is equivalent in The Aesculap Histoacryl and Filstoacryl and Histoacryl Blue Topical Skin Adhesive,
performance to the predicate device Histoacryl and Histoaryl ond Histoary/ Blue performance to the predicate Gevice Pinstoury and Histoacyl and Histoacyl Blue
Tissue Seal LLC (P050013). The main difference between Histoacryl Blue I Issue Seal LLO (r 0500 10). The main amore within an aluminum pouch.
### PERFORMANCE DATA
Testing was performed in accordance to FDA's Class II Special Control Cuidance Testing was penomied in accordance to T brical Approximation of Skin to demonstrally Document for Tissue Adnesive for the Topical Skin Adhesive is substantially that the Aesoulap I hotodory. and inst. The following testing was performed:
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- GC Chemical Analysis ●
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#### Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
FEB - 6 2012
Aesculap, Inc. % Ms. Kathy A. Racosky 3773 Corporate Parkway Center Valley, Pennsylvania 18034
Re: K111959
Trade/Device Name: Aesculap Histoacryl and Histoacryl Blue Topical Skin Adhesive Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4010 Regulation Name: Tissue adhesive Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MPN Dated: February 02, 2012 Received: February 03, 2012
Dear Ms. Racosky:
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 or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must
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comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); 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.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHOffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
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) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours,
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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### KIII959
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### INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT
KIII959 510(k) Number:_
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## Defice Name: Aesculap Histoacryl and Histoacryl Blue Topical Skin Adhesive
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510(k) Number K111959
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