STRATAFIX Spiral PDS Plus Knotless Tissue Control Device
K150670 · ETHICON, Inc. · NEW · Jul 2, 2015 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K150670
Device Name
STRATAFIX Spiral PDS Plus Knotless Tissue Control Device
Applicant
ETHICON, Inc.
Product Code
NEW · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Jul 2, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4840
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
STRATAFIX™ Spiral PDS™ Plus Knotless Tissue Control Device is indicated for soft tissue approximation where use of an absorbable suture is appropriate.
Device Story
STRATAFIX™ Spiral PDS™ Plus is an antibacterial, monofilament, synthetic absorbable tissue control device. It consists of dyed (violet) poly(p-dioxanone) containing IRGACARE® MP (triclosan) as an antibacterial agent. The device features a surgical needle at one end and a fixation loop at the other, with a unidirectional barbed section. Used by surgeons for soft tissue approximation, the barbs anchor tissue, eliminating the need for manual surgical knots. By removing the need for knots, the device maintains tissue approximation while reducing the tensile strength reduction typically associated with knot-tying in standard sutures. It is intended for clinical use in surgical settings.
Clinical Evidence
Bench and animal testing provided. Device conforms to USP Monograph for absorbable surgical sutures (except diameter). Testing performed in accordance with FDA's Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Surgical Sutures (2003). No human clinical trial data reported.
Technological Characteristics
Monofilament synthetic absorbable suture made of poly(p-dioxanone). Contains IRGACARE® MP (triclosan) antibacterial agent (max 2360 µg/m). Features unidirectional barbs and a fixation loop. Sterile. Conforms to USP Monograph for absorbable surgical sutures (except diameter).
Indications for Use
Indicated for soft tissue approximation in patients requiring an absorbable suture.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An absorbable polydioxanone surgical suture is an absorbable, flexible, sterile, monofilament thread prepared from polyester polymer poly (p-dioxanone) and is intended for use in soft tissue approximation, including pediatric cardiovascular tissue where growth is expected to occur, and ophthalmic surgery. It may be coated or uncoated, undyed or dyed, and with or without a standard needle attached.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for the device is FDA's “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Surgical Sutures; Guidance for Industry and FDA.” See § 878.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.
Predicate Devices
PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (polydioxanone) Suture (K061037)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
July 2, 2015
Ethicon Incorporated a Johnson & Johnson company Ms. Donna Marshall Manager of Regulatory Affairs P.O. Box 151 Route 22 West Somerville, New Jersey 08876
Re: K150670
Trade/Device Name: STRATAFIX™ Spiral PDS™ Plus Knotless Tissue Control Device Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4840 Regulation Name: Absorbable polydioxanone surgical suture Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NEW Dated: June 4, 2015 Received: June 5, 2015
Dear Ms. Marshall:
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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- 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
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K150670
Device Name
STRATAFIX™ Spiral PDS™ Plus Knotless Tissue Control Device
Indications for Use (Describe)
STRATAFIX™ Spiral PDS™ Plus Knotless Tissue Control Device is indicated for soft tissue approximation where use of an absorbable suture is appropriate.
Type of Use (*Select one or both, as applicable*)
| <span> <b> </b> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> | <span> <b> </b> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> |
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Traditional 510(k) STRATAFIX™ Spiral PDS™ Plus Knotless Tissue Control Device Ethicon, Inc.
company
# 510(k) Summary
#### Submitter:
Ethicon Inc. a Johnson & Johnson company P.O. Box 151 Route 22 West Somerville, NJ 08876-0151 USA
Contact Person:
Donna Marshall Manager, Regulatory Affairs Ethicon, Inc. a Johnson & Johnson company Ph: (908) 541-3990 Fax: (908) 218-2595 e-mail: dmarsha2@its.jnj.com
| Date Prepared: | March 13, 2015 |
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| Device Trade Name: | STRATAFIX™ Spiral PDS™ Plus<br>Knotless Tissue Control Device |
| Device Common Name: | Suture, Surgical, Absorbable, Polydioxanone |
| Class: | II |
| Classification Name: | Absorbable Polydioxanone Surgical Suture (21 CFR 878.4840) |
| Product Code: | NEW |
| Predicate Device | 510(k) Number |
|-----------------------------------------------------|---------------|
| PDSTM Plus Antibacterial (polydioxanone) Suture | K061037 |
| Ouill™ PDO Knotless Tissue Closure Device, Variable | K123877 |
| | K113744 |
| Loop (polydioxanone) | K132268 |
| Ouill™ PDO Knotless Tissue Closure Device | K120827 |
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Traditional 510(k) STRATAFIX™ Spiral PDS™ Plus Knotless Tissue Control Device Ethicon. Inc.
## Device Description:
The STRATAFIX™ Spiral PDS™ Plus Device is an antibacterial monofilament, synthetic absorbable device consisting of dyed (violet) polyester, poly(p-dioxanone), the empirical molecular formula of which is (C4HgO3)x. The device contains IRGACARE®* MP (triclosan), a broad spectrum antibacterial agent, at no more than 2360 µg/m. The pigment for the violet dye is D&C Violet No. 2. Polydioxanone polymer has been found to be nonallergenic, nonpyrogenic and elicits only a slight tissue reaction during absorption.
The STRATAFIX™ Spiral PDS™ Plus Knotless Tissue Control Device, Variable Loop Design consists of barbed suture material, armed with a surgical needle on one end and a fixation loop at the opposite end. The STRATAFIX™ Spiral PDSTN Plus Device is designed to anchor with a closed loop at one end and a unidirectional barbed section on the other end. The STRATAFIX™ Spiral PDS™ Plus Device barbs are oriented in one direction to allow tissue approximation without the need to tie surgical knots.
While the formation of barbs in the STRATAFIX™ Spiral PDSTM Plus Device reduces the tensile strength relative to non-barbed suture material of the same size, tying of knots in nonbarbed suture materials also reduces their effective strength. For this reason, the strength of the STRATAFIX™ Spiral PDS™ Plus Device can be compared to USP knot strength of nor-broad sutures. Additionally, USP designations for diameter are used to describe the STRATAFIX™ Spiral PDSTM Plus Device suture material after barbing, except for minor variation in suture diameter with a maximum overage of 0.1 mm.
## Indications for Use:
STRATAFIX™ Spiral PDS™ Plus Knotless Tissue Control Devices are indicated for general soft tissue approximation where use of an absorbable suture is appropriate.
## Performance Data:
Non-clinical laboratory performance testing was performed demonstrating that STRATAFIX™ Spiral PDS™ Plus Knotless Tissue Control Device conforms to the current USP Monograph for absorbable surgical sutures, except for diameter. This testing was performed in accordance with FDA's Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Surgical Sutures, Issued June 3, 2003. In addition, bench and animal testing was provided showing that the device performed as intended and as claimed.
# Summary of Technological Characteristics and Performance Testing:
The STRATAFIX™ Spiral PDS™ Plus Knotless Tissue Control Device has similar technological characteristics as the predicate devices. Like the currently marketed devices, STRATAFIX™ Spiral PDS™ Plus Knotless Tissue Control Device is a sterile, monofilament synthetic absorbable suture intended for the approximation of soft tissue that conforms to the
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#### Traditional 510(k) STRATAFIX™ Spiral PDS™ Plus Knotless Tissue Control Device Ethicon, Inc.
USP Monograph for absorbable surgical sutures, except for diameter. Similar to the currently USP Monograph for absorbable surgiour stares, Shoop™ Plus Knotless Tissue Control Device marketed I Do I tus suture, SToduct with IRGACARE ®* MP, an antibacterial agent.
# Substantial Equivalence:
STRATAFIX™ Spiral PDS™ Plus Knotless Tissue Control Device has the same intended use STRATATIA - Spiral PDS - 11th predicate devices. The technological differences between and similar includions for ass the piral PDSTM Plus Knotless Tissue Control Device and the the subject devices raise no new questions of safety or effectiveness. STRATAFIX™ Spiral production of need from quest Device met all testing criteria to demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicates devices.
#### Conclusion:
Based on the intended use, technological characteristics, safety and performance testing STRATAFIX™ Spiral PDS™ Plus Knotless Tissue Control Device has been shown to be STRATATIA - Spiral I Do - Frus Hillonsidered to be substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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