K143662 · Medagent, Inc. · GEI · Mar 12, 2015 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K143662
Device Name
Bissinger Monopolar Forceps and Cables
Applicant
Medagent, Inc.
Product Code
GEI · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Mar 12, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The monopolar forceps and clamps are designed to grasp, dissect and coagulate tissue. They must be connected to the monopolar output of an electrosurgical generator and must only be used with parameters for monopolar coagulation. Do not exceed a maximum output of 2000 Vp of your generator.
Device Story
Bissinger Monopolar Forceps and Cables are surgical instruments used to grasp, dissect, and coagulate tissue. The forceps feature straight or bayonet-shaped handles and are connected to high-frequency electrosurgical generators via attached monopolar cables. The cables conduct electrical power from the generator to the instrument. The system requires a neutral electrode for operation. Used by surgeons in clinical settings, the device facilitates tissue coagulation through monopolar current. The output is controlled by the electrosurgical generator, with a maximum voltage limit of 2000 Vp for forceps and 6250 Vp for cables. The device benefits patients by providing precise tissue management during surgery.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included electrical safety per EN 60601-1:2006 and EN 60601-2-2:2009, validation of steam sterilization, manual cleaning validation, and biocompatibility assessment per ISO 10993-1.
Technological Characteristics
Reusable monopolar forceps (straight/bayonet) and cables. Materials meet ISO 10993-1 biocompatibility requirements. Electrical safety per EN 60601-1 and EN 60601-2-2. Steam sterilizable. Cables feature dual spring connectors compatible with Erbe, Martin, Berchtold, Bovie, Valleylab, and Codmann units.
Indications for Use
Indicated for grasping, dissecting, and coagulating tissue in surgical procedures. Requires connection to a monopolar electrosurgical generator with a neutral electrode.
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.
Predicate Devices
EGON FAULHABER Bipolar Forceps, Non Stick Bipolar Forceps and Monopolar Forceps (K101080)
Black and Black Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Forceps and Electrodes (K072124)
Olsen Medical Electrosurgical Cable/Adapters (K111262)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
March 12, 2015
Medagent Incorporated Mr. Frank Menean Managing Director 112 Corporate Drive, Unit 1 Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801
Re: K143662
Trade/Device Name: Bissinger Monopolar Forceps and Cables Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEI Dated: November 25, 2014 Received: December 23, 2014
Dear Mr. Menean:
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.
## Jennifer R. Stevenson -S
For Binita S. Ashar, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S. Director Division of Surgical Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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### Indications for Use Statement
510(k) Number: K143622
Device Name: Monopolar Forceps
Indications for Use:
The monopolar forceps and clamps are designed to grasp, dissect and coagulate tissue. They must be connected to the monopolar output of an electrosurgical generator and must only be used with parameters for monopolar coagulation.
Do not exceed a maximum output of 2000 Vp of your generator.
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) Over-The-Counter Use _____________ (21 SFR 801 Subpart C)
PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
AND/OR
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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# 510(k) Summary
DATE OF APPLICATION: 2014-01-07
### Type of 510(K) submission: Traditional 510(K) submission
APPLICANT: MEDAGENT Inc. 112 Corporate Drive, Unit 1 Portsmouth, NH 03801 USA Tel.: +1.603.570.2039 Fax: +1.603.570.2055 E-Mail: mail@medagent-usa.com Internet: www.medagent-usa.com Establishment Registration Number: 3007219401
- CONTACT PERSON: Franz Menean Tel.: +49.7463.9954.0 E-Mail: franz.menean@medagent.de
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#### Device Name 1.
| Trade Names: | Bissinger Monopolar Forceps and Cables |
|----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Monopolar Instruments and Accessoires |
| Classification Name: | Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories. |
#### Classification Product Code / Subsequent Code 2.
| Device | Medical<br>Specialty | Review Panel | Product Code | Device Class | Regulation Number |
|------------------------------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|--------------|--------------|-------------------|
| Monopolar Instruments<br>and Accessoires | Part 878 | General & Plastic<br>Surgery | GEI | 2 | 878.4400 |
#### 3. Prior Submissions
There have been no prior submissions of the subject devices so far.
#### Predicate Device 4.
Bissinger's Monopolar Forceps and Cables are substantially equivalent to the following predicate devices, already cleared by the FDA:
| Predicate Device | 510(k) Number | 510(k) Holder |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|-----------------------------------------------|
| EGON FAULHABER Bipolar Forceps, Non<br>Stick Bipolar Forceps and Monopolar For-<br>ceps | K101080 | EGON FAULHABER Surgical Instruments Pinzetten |
| Black and Black Electrosurgical Cutting and<br>Coagulation Forceps and Electrodes | K072124 | Black & Black surgical Inc. |
| Olsen Medical Electrosurqical Ca-<br>ble/Adapters | K111262 | Olsen Medical |
| Suffer Electrosurqical Cables | K073450 | Suffer Medizintechnik GmbH |
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#### Description of the Device 5.
Bissinger's Monopolar Forceps are used in various surgical applications. Therefore they are varying in size and build-up, though the general principle remains unchanged.
By using the firmly attached connecting cable, the monopolar forceps can be connected to high-frequency electrosurgical generators.
#### Monopolar Forceps 5.1.
Monopolar Forceps are used for grasping, dressing and coagulating of tissue. They must be connected to a monopolar output of a high frequency generator by using the attached monopolar cable. The application of monopolar current and connection with a neutral electrode is mandatory.
Bissinger's monopolar forceps either have a straight or bayonet-shaped handle. They are equipped with a firmly attached connecting cable with dual spring connector.
#### Monopolar Cables 5.2.
Bissinger Cables are a line of non-sterile, reusable Monopolar Cables fitting Erbe, Martin, Berchtold, Bovie, Valleylab, Codmann Electrosurgical units. They are designed to conduct electrical power from the output of a high frequency generator to the instrument.
#### Indications for Use 6.
#### 6.1. Monopolar Forceps
The monopolar forceps and clamps are designed to grasp, dissect and coagulate tissue. They must be connected to the monopolar output of an electrosurgical generator and must only be used with parameters for monopolar coagulation.
Do not exceed a maximum output of 2000 Vp of your generator
#### 6.2. .Monopolar Cables
Cables for electrosurgery are designed to conduct electrical power from the output of a high-frequency electrosurgical generator to the electrosurgical instrument.
Do not exceed a maximum output of 6250 Vp of your generator.
#### Technological Characteristics 7.
The technological characteristics of Bissinger's Forceps and Cables are identical or substantial equivalent as the previously cleared predicate devices stated in section 4 in terms of design, dimensions, intended use and materials.
#### 8. Testing
Testing in order to proof safety and effectiveness of Bissinger's Monopolar Forceps and Cables has been performed according to recognized consensus Standards and results are conforming to the respective requirements.
#### 8.1. Electrical Safety
The devices subject to this submission have been tested according to the requirements of EN 6061-1:2006 and EN 60601-2-2:2009.
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#### 8.2. Sterilization
The sterilization process has been validated under consideration of recognized standards. Testing shows that the Products can be steam sterilized with a sufficient sterlity assurance level by use of standard sterilization parameters.
#### 8.3. Reprocessing
Reprocessability was tested and validated under consideration of recognized standards.
#### Manual cleaning 8.4.
Manual cleaning validation was performed under consideration of recognized standards.
#### Biocompatibility 9.
All requirements of biocompatibility are met through the composition of the used materials which demonstrate the appropriate levels of biocompatibility for its clinical use. The used materials are also used in many other medical devices and have an established history of safe use and biocompatibility outlined in ISO 10993-1.
### 10. Substantial Equivalence Summary / Conclusion
Based on available 510(k) information provided herein, Bissinger's Monopolar Forceps and Cables are considered substantial equivalent to the predicate devices in terms of indications for use, material, technoloqy, design and performance specifications.
There are no differences between the devices which would raise new issues of safety or effectiveness.
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