K123096 · Sterilmed, Inc. · NUJ · Jan 25, 2013 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K123096
Device Name
REPROCESSED VESSEL SEALER
Applicant
Sterilmed, Inc.
Product Code
NUJ · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Jan 25, 2013
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The reprocessed vessel sealers are indicated for use in general and gynecological, laparoscopic surgical procedures where ligation of vasculature is desired. The reprocessed vessel sealers can be used to seal vessels up to and including 7 mm, lymphatics, and tissue bundles. The reprocessed vessel sealers can also be used to seal pulmonary vasculature when used with the ForceTriad™ energy platform.
Device Story
Reprocessed electrosurgical vessel sealers; used in laparoscopic general and gynecological surgery. Device features 5 mm shaft diameter, 37 cm length, 159-degree rotation; distal tip options include blunt or dolphin nose. Operates by connecting to ForceTriad™ energy platform; enables vessel/lymphatic sealing, tissue grasping, and dissection. Used by surgeons in OR settings. Reprocessing restores original device functionality; validated via cleaning, sterilization, and functional testing. Benefits include clinical utility of vessel ligation during minimally invasive procedures.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Validation included cleaning and sterilization (ISO 11135, USP <71>), biocompatibility (ISO 10993), ethylene oxide residuals (ISO 10993-7), packaging (ASTM D4169, F88, F2096), and shelf life (ASTM 1980-07). Functional performance verified via simulated use, visual inspection, fatigue testing, and functional testing.
Technological Characteristics
Electrosurgical instrument; 5 mm shaft diameter, 37 cm length, 159-degree rotation. Materials and design identical to predicate. Standards: ISO 11135 (sterilization), ISO 10993 (biocompatibility), ASTM D4169/F88/F2096 (packaging), ASTM 1980-07 (shelf life). Energy source: ForceTriad™ energy platform.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing general and gynecological laparoscopic surgical procedures requiring ligation of vasculature, lymphatics, and tissue bundles up to 7 mm, including pulmonary vasculature when used with the ForceTriad™ energy platform.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories is a device intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current.
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STERILMED.
### 510(K) PREMARKET NOTIFICATION SUBMISSION 01 OCTOBER 2012 For Reprocessed Vessel Sealers
for Reprocessed Vessel Sealers
## II. SUMMARY AND CERTIFICATION
- A. 510(k) Summary
| Submitter: | Sterilmed, Inc. |
|--------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Contact Person: | Jason Skramsted |
| | 11400 73rd Avenue North |
| | Maple Grove, MN 55369 |
| | Phone: 763-488-3483 |
| | Fax: 763-488-4491 |
| Date Prepared: | 01 October 2012 |
| Trade Name: | Reprocessed Vessel Sealers |
| Regulation Name: | Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation Accessories, Laparoscopic & Endoscopic, Reprocessed |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 878.4400 |
| Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | NUJ |
| JAN 2 5 2013 |
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K 123096
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| Predicate<br>Devices: | The reprocessed vessel sealers are substantially equivalent to the Covidien LigaSure™ Laparoscopic<br>Instruments (K092879 and K031011). |
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| Device<br>Description: | The vessel sealers are electrosurgical instruments for use with the ForceTriad™ energy platform when<br>performing laparoscopic procedures. The vessel sealers are capable of sealing vessels and lymphatics,<br>grasping tissue and dissection. The vessel sealers have a 5 mm shaft diameter, 37 cm shaft length and a shaft<br>rotation of 159 degrees. The distal end mechanism may have a blunt or dolphin nose tip. |
| Intended Use: | The reprocessed vessel sealers are indicated for use in general and gynecological, laparoscopic surgical<br>procedures where ligation of vasculature is desired. The reprocessed vessel sealers can be used to seal vessels<br>up to and including 7 min, lymphatics, and tissue bundles. The reprocessed vessel sealers can also be used to<br>seal pulmonary vasculature when used with the ForceTriad™ energy platform. |
| Technological<br>Characteristics: | The reprocessed vessel sealers are identical to the predicate devices in design, materials of construction, and<br>intended use. There are no changes to the clinical applications, patient population, performance<br>specifications, or method of operation. |
| Functional and<br>Safety Testing: | Representative samples of reprocessed vessel sealers were tested to demonstrate appropriate functional<br>characteristics. Process validation testing was performed to validate the cleaning and sterilization procedures<br>as well as device packaging. In addition, the manufacturing process includes visual and validated functional<br>testing of all products produced. |
| Summary of<br>Non-clinical<br>Tests<br>Conducted: | Specific non-clinical tests performed included: cleaning validation, sterilization validation (ISO 11135, USP<br><71>), biocompatibility testing (ISO 10993), ethylene oxide residual testing (ISO 10993-7), packaging<br>validation (ASTM D.4169, ASTM F 88, ASTM F 2096), and shelf life validation (ASTM 1980-07). In<br>addition, validation of functional performance (bench testing) was performed through simulated use, visual<br>inspection, fatigue testing, and function testing. Performance testing shows the reprocessed vessel sealers to<br>perform as originally intended. |
| Conclusion: | Sterilmed concludes that the reprocessed vessel sealers are safe, effective, and substantially equivalent to the<br>predicate devices, Covidien LigaSure™ Laparoscopic Instruments (K092879 and K031011), as described in<br>this premarket notification submission. |
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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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#### Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Letter dated: January 25, 2013
SterilMed, Incorporated % Mr. Jason Skramsted Regulatory Affairs Specialist 11400 73td Avenue North Maple Grove, Minnesota 55369
Re: K123096
Trade/Device Name: Reprocessed Vessel Sealers Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NUJ Dated: December 21, 2012 Received: December 26, 2012
Dear Mr. Skramsted:
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 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
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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.
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/ucm 1 1 5809.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/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours,
# Mark N. Melkerson
Mark N. Melkerson Acting Director Division of Surgical Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: Reprocessed Vessel Sealers
Indications for Use:
The reprocessed vessel seaters are indicated for use in general and gynecological, laparoscopic surgical prooedures where ligation of vasculature is desired. The reprocessed vessel sealers can be used to seal to seal to seal to seal and including 7 imm, lymphatics, and tissue bundles. The reprocessed vessel scalers can also be used to seal pulmonary vasculature when used with the ForceTriad™ energy platform.
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Brian D. Pullin -S
2013.01.25, 13:14:29 -05'00'
Division of Surgical Devices 510(k) Number: K123096
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