K141122 · Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC · GEI · Sep 15, 2014 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K141122
Device Name
HARMONIC SCALLOP BLADE, GENERATOR G11
Applicant
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC
Product Code
GEI · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Sep 15, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Harmonic Scallop Blade is indicated for soft tissue incisions when bleeding control and minimal thermal injury are desired. The instruments can be used as an adjunct to or substitute for electrosurgery, lasers, and steel scalpels in general, plastic, gynecologic, exposure to orthopedic structures (such as spine and joint space), ENT (Ears, Nose, Throat), and thoracic surgery, including mobilization of the Internal Mammary Artery (IMA). The Generator G11 provides radiofrequency power to drive EnSeal electrosurgical instruments that are used during open or laparoscopic general and gynecological surgery to cut and seal vessels and to cut, grasp, and dissect tissues. In addition, the generator provides power to drive Harmonic ultrasonic surgical instruments that are indicated for soft tissue incisions when bleeding control and minimal thermal injury are desired. EnSeal and Harmonic instruments when used with the Generator G11 have not been shown to be effective for sterilization procedures or tubal coagulation. Do not use these instruments for these procedures.
Device Story
System comprises Generator G11, footswitch, handpiece, and Harmonic Scallop Blade; titanium blade with non-removable gray sheath. Generator supplies ultrasonic energy to blade; converts electrical energy to mechanical vibration for tissue cutting and coagulation. Used in OR by surgeons for soft tissue incision and vessel sealing. Blade features wide concave design for scraping soft tissue from bone; integrated torque wrench for assembly. Generator G11 software (v2013_1) updated to support 60W maximum power output for Scallop Blade. Surgeon operates via footswitch/handpiece; visual feedback via touchscreen. Provides precise cutting with minimal thermal injury; reduces bleeding; serves as alternative to traditional electrosurgery or steel scalpels.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Evidence based on ex-vivo and in-vivo bench and preclinical testing. Studies included acute and 30-day survival models assessing spot coagulation, general procedure capability, hemostasis, tissue healing response, and blade strength. Software verification and validation performed per FDA guidance.
Technological Characteristics
Titanium blade with gray sheath; ultrasonic energy source; 60W max power output. Generator G11 features touchscreen interface and dual-port connectivity for EnSeal/Harmonic instruments. Software version 2013_1. Sterile, single-patient use.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing general, plastic, gynecologic, orthopedic (spine/joint space), ENT, or thoracic surgery requiring soft tissue incision, vessel coagulation (up to 2mm), or tissue dissection. Contraindicated for sterilization procedures or tubal coagulation.
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.
Medtronic Integrated Power Console (IPS®) System (K081475)
Codman® Cobb Spinal Elevator (Class I exempt)
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 15, 2014
Ethincon Endo-Surgery, LLC Ms. Emily Kruetzkamp Regulatory Affairs Associate 475 Calle C Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00969
Re: K141122
Trade/Device Name: Harmonic® Scallop Blade and Generator G11 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEI, HGI, LFL Dated: August 19, 2014 Received: August 20, 2014
Dear Ms. Kruetzkamp:
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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# 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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K141122
Device Name Harmonic Scallop Blade
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Harmonic Scallop Blade is indicated for soft tissue incisions when bleeding control and minimal thermal injury are desired. The instruments can be used as an adjunct to or substitute for electrosurgery, lasers, and steel scalpels in general, plastic, gynecologic, exposure to orthopedic structures (such as spine and joint space), ENT (Ears, Nose, Throat), and thoracic surgery, including mobilization of the Internal Mammary Artery (IMA).
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
2 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K141122
Device Name Generator G11
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Generator G11 provides radiofrequency power to drive EnSeal electrosurgical instruments that are used during open or laparoscopic general and gynecological surgery to cut and seal vessels and to cut, grasp, and dissect tissues. In addition, the generator provides power to drive Harmonic ultrasonic surgical instruments that are indicated for soft tissue incisions when bleeding control and minimal thermal injury are desired. EnSeal and Harmonic instruments when used with the Generator G11 have not been shown to be effective for sterilization procedures or tubal coagulation. Do not use these instruments for these procedures.
#### Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
2 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
#### PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON A SEPARATE PAGE IF NEEDED.
#### FOR FDA USE ONLY
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# 510(k) Summary
# Company
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC 475 Calle C Guaynabo, PR 00969
# Contact
Emily Kruetzkamp, Regulatory Affairs Associate Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Telephone: (513) 337-1546 Fax: (513) 337-2802 Email: ekruetzk@its.jnj.com
# Date Prepared: April 25, 2014
| Trade Name: | Harmonic® Scallop Blade |
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| Common Name: | Instrument, ultrasonic surgical |
| Classification Name: | Instrument, ultrasonic surgical |
| Device Class: | Unclassified |
| Classification Regulation: | Unclassified |
| Panel: | 79, General and Plastic Surgery |
| Classification Code: | LFL |
| Trade Name: | Generator G11 |
| Common Name: | Electrosurgical & Ultrasonic Surgical Generator |
| Classification Names: | Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories; |
| | Electrocautery, Gynecologic (and Accessories); |
| | Instrument, Ultrasonic Surgical |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Classification Regulations: | 21 CFR 878.4400, 21 CFR 884.4120, |
| | and Unclassified (LFL) |
| Panel: | 79, General and Plastic Surgery |
| Classification Codes: | GEI, HGI, LFL |
| Predicate Devices | Harmonic® 10cm Combination Hook Blade, K072203 |
| | Generator G11, K101990 |
| | Medtronic Integrated Power Console (IPS®) System, K081475 |
| | Codman® Cobb Spinal Elevator, Class I exempt per |
| | CFR 878.4800 |
## Device Description:
The Harmonic® Scallop Blade is a sterile, single patient use device, consisting of a titanium blade with a non-removable gray sheath. The Harmonic® Scallop Blade instrument allows for the cutting of soft tissue and coagulation of vessels up to and including 2 mm in diameter. A soft grip pad on the handle housing facilitates grasping. The instrument is equipped with an integrated internal torque wrench, which is used for assembly to the Harmonic® Hand Piece.
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The device system has four essential parts: the generator, the Footswitch, the Hand Piece, and the instrument. The Generator G11 supplies energy to Enseal® electrosurgical instruments and Harmonic® ultrasonic surgical instruments. The generator utilizes a touchscreen display interface and has a receptacle port that accepts either Enseal® or Harmonic® devices. Connectors (one for Harmonic® and one for Enseal® instruments) are used to enable the generator to power currently cleared surgical instruments. The Generator G11 hardware has not changed from the Predicate. The Harmonic® Scallop Blade instrument is designed for use exclusively with the Generator G11 software version 2013 1 or later, which has been updated to increase the maximum Power output to 60W required to power the Harmonic Scallop Blade.
# Indications for Use:
## Harmonic Scallop Blade
The Harmonic Scallop Blade is indicated for soft tissue incisions when bleeding control and minimal thermal injury are desired. The instruments can be used as an adjunct to or substitute for electrosurgery, lasers, and steel scalpels in general, plastic, gynecologic, exposure to orthopedic structures (such as spine and joint space), ENT (Ears, Nose, Throat), and thoracic surgery, including mobilization of the Internal Mammary Artery (IMA).
## Generator G11
The Generator G11 provides radiofrequency power to drive EnSeal electrosurgical instruments that are used during open or laparoscopic general and gynecological surgery to cut and seal vessels and to cut, grasp, and dissect tissues. In addition, the generator provides power to drive Harmonic ultrasonic surgical instruments that are indicated for soft tissue incisions when bleeding control and minimal thermal injury are desired. EnSeal and Harmonic instruments when used with the Generator G11 have not been shown to be effective for sterilization procedures or tubal coagulation. Do not use these instruments for these procedures.
## Technological Characteristics:
The Harmonic® Scallop Blade is similar in technological characteristics to the Predicate Device, the Harmonic® Combination Hook Blade HK105. The Harmonic Scallop Blade end effector design is different in that it incorporates a wide concave blade design.
The Subject Device Harmonic® Scallop Blade is similar to the Predicate Device Cobb Spinal Elevator in its ability to scrape soft tissue from orthopedic structures. The Subject Device Harmonic Scallop Blade is similar to the Predicate Device Medtronic IPC® System with Midas Rex Legend instruments in that the devices have the same durability when touching orthopedic structures in removing soft tissue from bone.
The Generator G11 supplies power to both the Enseal® electrosurgical and Harmonic® ultrasonic surgical devices. The Subject Device Generator G11 software version 2013_1 enables the maximum ultrasonic power output to 60W.
## Performance Data:
Ex-vivo and in-vivo tests were performed to verify that the performance of the Harmonic Scallop Blade instrument meets the definition of substantial equivalence to the Predicate Devices. Harmonic® Blade HK105, Codman Cobb, and Medtronic Integrated Power Console (IPC®) System, Midas Rex® Legend® instruments. Device performance was assessed against design requirements, including bench and preclinical testing. Applicable software verification and validation testing was completed per FDA Guidance for industry and staff "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices" and "General Principles of Software Validation; Final Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff." Bench testing includes device durability, acoustics, and reliability testing. Preclinical studies include acute and 30-day survival studies, and demonstrate device performance on spot coagulation, general
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procedure capability, hemostasis following muscle transection, tissue effects and healing response, and blade strength to access orthopedic procedures. These testing criteria demonstrate that the Harmonic® Scallop Blade performs as intended and is substantially equivalent to the Predicate Devices.
This submission does not include data from Clinical Studies.
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