K153017 · Applied Medical Resources · GEI · Jul 6, 2016 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K153017
Device Name
Voyant Fine Fusion
Applicant
Applied Medical Resources
Product Code
GEI · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Jul 6, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Voyant Fine Fusion device is a bipolar, electrosurgical device indicated for use with the Voyant electrosurgical generator in open procedures, including head and neck procedures, where ligation and division of vessels and tissue bundles is desired. The device can seal and divide vessels up to and including 7mm in diameter and tissue bundles that can be captured in the jaws of the device. The device has not been shown to be effective for tubal sterilization or tubal coagulation for sterilization procedures, and should not be used for these procedures.
Device Story
Bipolar electrosurgical instrument for use with Voyant electrosurgical generator; delivers RF energy to seal vessels up to 7mm and tissue bundles; features mechanical user-actuated blade for tissue division. Used in open procedures, including head and neck, by surgeons. Device captures tissue in jaws; RF energy applied via generator; surgeon manually triggers blade to divide sealed tissue. Benefits include effective hemostasis and tissue ligation. Single-use, sterile device.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Evidence based on bench testing (ex vivo porcine vessels) and animal studies (in vivo ovine and canine models). Bench testing evaluated seal quality and burst pressures. Animal studies assessed thermal damage, thermal spread, and long-term hemostasis (chronic studies).
Technological Characteristics
Bipolar electrosurgical sealer-divider; RF energy source via Voyant generator. Scissor-grip handle with ring handles and activation button. Materials include mechanical lubricant. Sterilized via validated process (ISO 11137-2, AAMI TIR 33). Electrical safety per IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-2-2; EMC per IEC 60601-1-2.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing open surgical procedures, including head and neck, requiring ligation and division of vessels up to 7mm and tissue bundles. Contraindicated for tubal coagulation or sterilization procedures.
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
LigaSure Curved, Small Jaw, Open Sealer/Divider (K113572)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
July 6, 2016
Applied Medical Resources Ms. Jessica Cho Manager, Regulatory Affairs 22872 Avenida Empresa Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Re: K153017
Trade/Device Name: Voyant Fine Fusion Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEI Dated: May 31, 2016 Received: June 1, 2016
Dear Ms. Cho:
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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If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its tollfree number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm. Also, please note the regulation entitled. "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 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.
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Sincerely yours,
Jennifer R. Stevenson -A
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
510(k) Number (if known) K153017
Device Name
Voyant Fine Fusion
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Voyant Fine Fusion device is a bipolar, electrosurgical device indicated for use with the Voyant electrosurgical generator in open procedures, including head and neck procedures, where ligation of vessels and tissue bundles is desired.
The device can seal and divide vessels up to and including 7mm in diameter and tissue bundles that can be captured in the jaws of the device.
The device has not been shown to be effective for tubal coagulation for sterilization procedures, and should not be used for these procedures.
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary
510(k) Submitter: Applied Medical Resources Corp. 22872 Avenida Empresa Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (949) 713 — 8000
- Jessica Cho Contact Person: Manager, Regulatory Affairs Applied Medical Resources Tel: (949) 713 – 7958 Fax: (949) 713 - 8205 Email: jcho@appliedmedical.com
October 13, 2015 Preparation Date:
- Voyant® Fine Fusion Trade Name:
- Common Name: Bipolar Electrosurgical Sealer-Divider
- Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device and Accessories, General and Classification: Plastic Surgery Devices, 21 CFR 878.4400, Product Code GEI
- Predicate Devices: Trade Name: LigaSure Curved, Small Jaw, Open Sealer/Divider 510(k) #: K113572, Product Code: GEI
Trade Name: Voyant Fine Fusion 510(k) #: K143536, Product Code: GEI
- Device Description: The Applied Medical Voyant Fine Fusion instrument is designed for use with the Voyant ESG (cleared in K141288). This device is an advanced bipolar instrument that uses RF energy, provided by the generator, to seal vessels up to and including 7mm in diameter and in head and neck procedures. The device may also be used to seal tissue bundles that can be captured in the device jaws. The device features a mechanical, user-actuated blade for the division of sealed tissue.
- Intended Use: The Voyant Fine Fusion device is a bipolar, electrosurgical device indicated for use with the Voyant electrosurgical generator in open procedures, including head and neck procedures, where ligation and division of vessels and tissue bundles is desired.
The device can seal and divide vessels up to and including 7mm in diameter and tissue bundles that can be captured in the jaws of the device.
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The device has not been shown to be effective for tubal sterilization or tubal coagulation for sterilization procedures, and should not be used for these procedures.
#### Substantial equivalence discussion between Subject and Predicate:
The subject device is similar in construction to the previously cleared Fine Fusion device (K143536). The difference between the two devices is the indications for use and minor design changes that do not impact the overall functionality of the device. The minor design changes include:
- . Material changes
- o Cosmetic color changes that are not related to function
- o Addition of a mechanical lubricant
- . The previously cleared Fine Fusion had two tactile clicks during activation. Squeezing the ring handles to the second click resulted in energy output. The device was updated to have only a single click to activate RF output.
The main difference between the subject device and previously cleared Fine Fusion is the indications for use.
The subject and LigaSure predicate instruments are technologically similar in size, configuration, and operation. They are designed to deliver RF energy to vessels up to 7mm and tissue bundles captured between the jaws of the device for tissue fusion. Both instruments are used in head and neck procedures and feature scissor-grip style handles with ring handles for opening and closing the jaws and a button between the handles for energy activation. The instruments are equipped with a mechanical, user-actuated blade for the division of sealed tissue.
# Discussion of Performance Testing:
# Biocompatibility
The subject device is an external communicating device in contact with tissue/bone/dentin for a limited duration (<24 hours). The following tests were conducted on the Fine Fusion:
- I Cytotoxicity (per ISO 10993-5)
- . Intracutaneous Reactivity (per ISO 10993-10)
- Sensitization (per ISO 10993-10, ASTM F2148) .
The device passed all biocompatibility testing according to the acceptance criteria contained in the respective standards.
# Sterilization
Validation of the sterilization process for this device was performed according the recognized consensus standards ISO 11137-2 and AAMI TIR 33.
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The subject device is a single use sterilized device. The packaging, sterilization method, and shelf life of the subject device are identical to that of the previously cleared Voyant Fine Fusion device (K143536).
#### EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
There have been no changes to the subject device that impact its electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) as presented in K143536. The device was designed and previously tested according to the applicable sections of IEC 60601-1-2 and IEC 60601-2-2.
#### Electrical Safety
The Voyant Fine Fusion Device is an electrosurgical instrument intended to contact the patient and has been designed in consideration of electrical safety. An electrical safety evaluation of the Fine Fusion was been conducted according to the applicable sections of IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-2-2 and presented in K143536.
Relevant tests from these standards were repeated to confirm the safety of the updated button design.
#### Substantial equivalence testing
The subject device was tested side-by-side against the LigaSure predicate to evaluate substantial equivalence with respect to performance in a laboratory setting as well as an animal model. Side-byside testing focused on thermal performance, the seal quality evaluation and the local tissue effects of the applied RF energy in and surrounding the seal for the expanded indications including vessels up to 7mm in diameter and head and neck procedures.
Preclinical: Preclinical bench (ex vivo porcine vessels/tissue) and animal (in vivo ovine model) studies were performed to evaluate system safety and to demonstrate that the subject device performance is substantially equivalent to the predicate device for the expanded indications including vessels up to 7mm in diameter and head and neck procedures; namely:
- . Bench (ex vivo)
- o Seal evaluation
- o Burst pressures of arteries and veins
- . Acute animal studies (in vivo)
- o Seal evaluation
- Thermal damage and thermal spread
- . Minimum, maximum, median, mode
In addition, chronic studies (in vivo ovine and canine model) were conducted using the subject device to evaluate long term seal quality and resulted in chronic hemostasis and no signs of hematomas.
Clinical: This premarket notification does not rely on human clinical trial data to demonstrate substantial equivalence.
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#### Substantial Equivalence:
A comparison of intended use, technological characteristics, physical configuration, and performance of the subject Applied Medical Voyant Fine Fusion device to both predicate devices has shown that the subject device is substantially equivalent. This supports the expanded indications from the previously cleared Voyant Fine Fusion device (K143536) to include head and neck procedures and vessels up to 7mm in diameter.
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