K133223 · C.R. Bard, Inc. · PIJ · Sep 19, 2014 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K133223
Device Name
XENMATRIX AB SURGICAL GRAFT
Applicant
C.R. Bard, Inc.
Product Code
PIJ · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Sep 19, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.3300
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The XenMatrix™ AB Surgical Graft is intended for implantation to reinforce soft tissue where weakness exists and for surgical repair of damaged or ruptured soft tissue, including: abdominal plastic and reconstructive surgery; muscle flap reinforcement; hernia repair including abdominal, inguinal, femoral, diaphragmatic, scrotal, umbilical, and incisional hernias. The Rifampin and Minocycline coating has been shown in preclinical in vitro and in vivo testing to reduce or inhibit microbial colonization on the device. The claim of reduction of bacterial colonization of the device has not been established with human clinical data, nor has a clinical impact associated with this claim been demonstrated.
Device Story
XenMatrix™ AB Surgical Graft is an acellular, sterile, non-pyrogenic porcine dermal matrix used for soft tissue reconstruction. Device is supplied dry and requires hydration in sterile saline (5-40 minutes) prior to implantation. Surfaces are coated with a bioresorbable L-tyrosine succinate polymer containing antimicrobial agents Rifampin and Minocycline (180 µg/cm² each) to inhibit microbial colonization. Used by surgeons in clinical settings for hernia repair and soft tissue reinforcement. Antimicrobial coating is intended to protect the graft from bacterial colonization; however, clinical impact of this reduction has not been established in humans. Device provides mechanical support for tissue healing; antimicrobial agents elute during hydration and post-implantation.
Clinical Evidence
No human clinical data provided. Evidence consists of bench testing (thickness, stiffness, burst strength, suture pullout, tear resistance) and in vivo porcine/rabbit studies. Porcine study (28-day) evaluated mechanical strength, tissue in-growth, and histology. Rabbit infection models demonstrated reduced bacterial colonization compared to predicate. All testing confirms substantial equivalence to predicates; clinical impact of antimicrobial colonization reduction not established.
Technological Characteristics
Acellular porcine dermal matrix; 1.5-2.3mm thickness. Coated with bioresorbable L-tyrosine succinate polymer containing Rifampin and Minocycline (180 µg/cm²). Biocompatibility per ISO 10993. Hydration required prior to use. Non-electronic, mechanical implant.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring soft tissue reinforcement or repair of damaged/ruptured soft tissue, including abdominal plastic/reconstructive surgery, muscle flap reinforcement, and various hernia repairs (abdominal, inguinal, femoral, diaphragmatic, scrotal, umbilical, incisional).
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.
Ventrio™ Light Hernia Patch with TRM Antimicrobial Coating (K113229)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
September 19, 2014
Davol Incorporated Mr. Tony John, MS Regulatory Affairs Specialist 100 Crossings Boulevard Warwick, Rhode Island 02886
Re: K133223
Trade/Device Name: XenMatrix™ AB Surgical Graft Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.3300 Regulation Name: Surgical mesh Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: PIJ, FTM, OXH Dated: August 6, 2014 Received: August 7, 2014
Dear Mr. John:
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.
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Sincerely yours,
# David Krause -S
- Binita S. Ashar, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S. for Director Division of Surgical Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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#### INDICATION FOR USE STATEMENT
510(k) Number (if known): K133223
Device Name: XenMatrix™ AB Surgical Graft
Intended for implantation to reinforce soft tissue where weakness exists and for surgical repair of damaged or ruptured soft tissue, including: abdominal plastic and reconstructive surgery; muscle flap reinforcement; hernia repair including abdominal, inguinal, femoral, diaphragmatic, scrotal, umbilical, and incisional hernias. The Rifampin and Minocycline coating has been shown in preclinical in vitro and in vivo testing to reduce or inhibit microbial colonization on the device. The claim of bacterial colonization of the device has not been established with human clinical data, nor has a clinical impact associated with this claim been demonstrated.
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)
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Davol Inc. Subsidiary of C.R. Bard, Inc. 100 Crossings Blvd. Warwick, RI 02886 (401) 463-7000
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#### 510(K) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS
This 510(k) Summary is provided per the requirements of section 807.92(c).
## Submitter Information:
| Company Name: | Davol Inc., Subsidiary of C. R. Bard, Inc. |
|------------------------|--------------------------------------------|
| Company Address: | 100 Crossings Boulevard |
| | Warwick, RI 02886 |
| Telephone: | (401) 825-8692 |
| Fax: | (401) 825-8765 |
| Submitter's Name: | Tony John, MS |
| | Regulatory Affairs Specialist |
| Date Summary Prepared: | August 25, 2014 |
## Device Identification:
| Trade Name: | XenMatrix™ AB Surgical Graft |
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| Common/Usual Name: | Surgical Mesh |
| Classification Name: | Mesh, Surgical<br>Antimicrobial Agent |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR § 878.3300 |
| Product Code: | FTM |
#### Predicate Device Names:
- Porcine Dermal Matrix Surgical Mesh, K081272 (Brennen Medical, LLC), ● FDA cleared on 31 July, 2008 - Currently marketed by Davol as XenMatrix™ Surgical Graft
- SURGISIS® Biodesign Tissue Graft, K073391 (Cook Biotech Incorporated), . FDA cleared on 21 March, 2008
- Ventrio™ Light Hernia Patch with TRM Antimicrobial Coating, K113229 . (Davol, Inc.), FDA cleared on 20 July, 2012
#### Device Description:
The XenMatrix™ AB Surgical Graft is an acellular, sterile, non-pyrogenic porcine dermal matrix for use in the reconstruction of soft tissue deficiencies. The graft is packed dry and must be hydrated in sterile saline prior to use. The thickness of the device is 1.5 to 2.3mm.
## PREMARKET NOTIFICATION FOR XENMATRIX™ AB SURGICAL GRAFT
#### SECTION 7
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Product sizes when hydrated are:
- . 6x6cm
- 6 x 10 cm ●
- 6 x 16 cm
- 8 x 8 cm ●
- 10 x 10 cm
- 10 x 15 cm ●
- 15 x 20 cm ●
- . 19 x 28 cm
- 19 x 35 cm ●
- 10 x 20 cm ●
- 20 x 20 cm
- 20 x 25 cm
- 10 x 28 cm .
- 15 x 25 cm
The XenMatrix™ AB Surgical Graft surfaces are coated with an antimicrobial coating, which is comprised of a bioresorbable L-tyrosine succinate polymer and antimicrobial agents Rifampin and Minocycline at 180 µg/cm each. The coating is shaded orange in color due to the color of the antimicrobial agents. The bioresorbable L - Tyrosine succinate polymer is essentially absorbed in 12 months based on in vitro studies.
The antimicrobial coating present on this device is intended to protect the graft from bacterial colonization. In preclinical studies the coating has been shown to reduce or inhibit microbial colonization of the device (please see performance data, section 5., below). The claim of reduction of bacterial colonization of the device has not been established with human clinical data, nor has a clinical impact associated with this claim been demonstrated.
# Intended Use:
The XenMatrix™ AB Surgical Graft is intended for implantation to reinforce soft tissue where weakness exists and for surgical repair of damaged or ruptured soft tissue, including: abdominal plastic and reconstructive surgery; muscle flap reinforcement; hernia repair including abdominal, inguinal, femoral, diaphragmatic, scrotal, umbilical, and incisional hernias. The Rifampin and Minocycline coating has been shown in preclinical in vitro and in vivo testing to reduce or inhibit microbial colonization on the device. The claim of reduction of bacterial colonization of the device has not been established with human clinical data, nor has a clinical impact associated with this claim been demonstrated.
# Summary of Similarities and Differences in Technological Characteristics, Performance and Intended Use:
The XenMatrix™ AB Surgical Graft is similar in intended use and in technological characteristics and performance when compared to the cited predicate devices. XenMatrix™ AB and the cited predicates are intended for use in the reconstruction and repair of soft tissue deficiencies where weakness exists such as hernia repair. In addition, these devices are similar in technological characteristics with regard to sterilization, packaging and labeling.
The XenMatrix™ AB Surgical Graft and the predicate Porcine Dermal Matrix Surgical Mesh (K081272, marketed by Davol as XenMatrix™) are based on the same mesh matrix. The XenMatrix™ AB device contains a higher concentration, 180 µg/cm² (each drug) of the same antibacterial drug coating as the Ventrio Light Hernia Patch with TRM
> PREMARKET NOTIFICATION FOR XENMATRIX™ AB SURGICAL GRAFT SECTION 7
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Antimicrobial Coating (K113229). The Ventrio Light Hernia Patch device is a nonresorbable, synthetic surgical mesh containing 115 ug/cm- per Rifampin and Minocycline (each drug). Preparation, i.e., hydration, rinsing, of the XenMatrix™ AB device prior to use elutes Rifampin and Minocycline to equivalent concentrations as the comparator predicate surgical mesh. The instructions for use cite the specific hydration steps, i.e., submersion of the device in room temperature sterile water for at least 5 minutes but not exceeding 40 minutes, prior to surgical implantation.
The device differs from the SURGISIS Biodesign Tissue Graft (K073391) and Ventrio Light Hernia Patch with TRM Antimicrobial Coating (K113229) in material substrate.
Both XenMatrix™ AB and SURGISIS are based on porcine derived material. SURGISIS does not have any antimicrobial coating.
Where technological differences exist between the device and the predicate devices, performance testing indicates that the devices are substantially equivalent.
# Performance Data:
The XenMatrix™ AB surgical mesh was evaluated in the following assessments:
- 1. Biocompatibility testing
Biocompatibility testing in accordance to the current ISO 10993 series was conducted on the finished device and the results indicate that the device is biocompatible per these standards.
- 2. Bench testing
Bench testing in accordance with the FDA Guidance for the Preperation of a Premarket Notification Application for a Surgical Mesh was conducted comparing the XenMatrix™ AB device with the cited predicates. The testing included the following:
- a. Physical Characteristics:
- i. Device Thickness
- ii. Device (Flexural) Stiffness
- b. Functional Characteristics:
- i. Burst Strength
- ii. Suture Pullout Strength
- iii. Tear Resistance
Results demonstrate that the physical and functional characteristics of XenMatrix™ AB Surgical Mesh are substantially equivalent to the predicate comparator devices.
## 3. In vivo strength determinations
The device was implanted in a 28 day, porcine evaluation and tested for strength characteristics in comparison to the cited predicate device at Time zero (To) and Day 28 (D28). This study assessed the following characteristics of the implanted mesh:
## PREMARKET NOTIFICATION FOR XENMATRIX™ AB SURGICAL GRAFT SECTION 7
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- a. Mechanical Testing
- i. Tensile Testing
- ii. Tissue in-growth Testing
- iii. Device Burst Testing
- b. Percent Area Contracture
- c. Peritoneal Tissue Attachments
- d. Histology
Results demonstrate that the in vivo performance of XenMatrix™ AB Surgical Mesh is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
# 4. Drug Content and Impurities of the Antimicrobial Agents Rifampin and Minocycline
Analytical and in vitro testing was also performed on the device and included speed to kill, kinetic drug release (KDR), drug content and impurity, and polymer degradation testing. The test results demonstrated substantial equivalence to the predicate comparator surgical mesh with respect to these parameters.
- 5. Animal Testing
An in vivo porcine implantation study was performed to investigate the device's mechanical strength and the host inflammatory response to the device over a 28 day duration. At 28 days, the XenMatrix™ AB surgical mesh had greater tissueingrowth/T-Peel Force values than the surgical mesh predicate. .The mechanical strength values (i.e., Ultimate Load/Burst Force, Peak Tensile Strength) of the graft alone were lower than the surgical mesh predicate .
In addition, two in vivo dorsum-implanted rabbit infection model studies were performed. Devices were inoculated with bacteria at implantation, and at 7 days, post-implantation, bacterial colonization quantifications were conducted. At that time point the antimicrobial coating on the XenMatrix™ AB was observed to prevent bacterial colonization of the device in comparison to the surgical mesh predicate device.
The relevance of these studies to human clinical performance outcomes has not been demonstrated.
The correlation of these studies has not been demonstrated to be predictive of positive human clinical outcomes.
- 6. Human clinical data None.
The claim of reduction of colonization has not been established with human clinical data, nor has a clinical impact associated with this claim been demonstrated.
## PREMARKET NOTIFICATION FOR XENMATRIX™ AB SURGICAL GRAFT SECTION 7
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# Conclusion:
Results of the testing performed in support of this submission demonstrate that the XenMatrix™ AB Surgical Graft is substantially equivalent to currently marketed predicate devices. The claim of reduction of bacterial colonization of the device has not been established with human clinical data, nor has a clinical impact associated with this claim been demonstrated.
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