K161378 · Joimax GmbH · GEI · Nov 2, 2016 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K161378
Device Name
joimax Electrosurgical Instruments
Applicant
Joimax GmbH
Product Code
GEI · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Nov 2, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
joimax® Bipolar Electrosurgical Instruments The joimax® bipolar Vaporflex and Legato electrosurgical instruments are used for coagulation of soft tissue during open or minimally invasive surgical procedures when used in conjunction with a compatible radio frequency generator. The joimax® bipolar electrosurgical instruments have not been shown to be effective for tubal coagulation for sterilization procedures and should not be used for these procedures. joimax® Monopolar Electrosurgical Instruments The joimax® monopolar Legato electrosurgical instruments are used for cutting and/or coagulating soft tissue during open or minimally invasive surgical procedures when used in conjunction with a compatible radio frequency generator. The joimax® monopolar electrosurgical instruments have 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
Electrosurgical instruments deliver RF energy from compatible generators to patient tissue; facilitate cutting and coagulation. System components include probes (monopolar/bipolar), handpieces, and cables. Used in open or minimally invasive surgical procedures by clinicians. RF energy induces thermal effects on tissue. Output is controlled by surgeon via handpiece/generator interface. Benefits include precise tissue management during surgery. Devices are provided non-sterile and require user sterilization.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Ex-vivo testing on animal tissue (kidney, liver, muscle) across various power settings, durations, and frequencies demonstrated tissue effects comparable to predicates. Biocompatibility testing (cytotoxicity, irritation, sensitization, acute systemic toxicity) per ISO 10993-1. Electrical safety/EMC testing per IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2.
Technological Characteristics
RF electrosurgical instruments; monopolar and bipolar configurations. Components: ball-tipped electrodes, handpieces, cables. Materials: direct tissue contacting < 24 hours. Sterilization: moist heat (ISO 17665-1) or EO (AAMI TIR 28:2009). Electrical safety: IEC 60601-1; EMC: IEC 60601-1-2. Dimensions: tip diameters 2.0-2.5mm; shaft lengths 250-320mm.
Indications for Use
Indicated for soft tissue coagulation (bipolar) or cutting/coagulation (monopolar) during open or minimally invasive surgery. Contraindicated for tubal sterilization or tubal coagulation for sterilization.
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.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
November 2, 2016
joimax® GmbH % Mr. Gary Mocnik Gary S. Mocnik and Associates 49 Coastal Oak Aliso Viejo, California 92656
Re: K161378
Trade/Device Name: joimax® Electrosurgical Instruments Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device and Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEI Dated: October 3, 2016 Received: October 4, 2016
Dear Mr. Mocnik:
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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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) K161378
Device Name joimax® Electrosurgical Instruments
### Indications for Use (Describe)
joimax® Bipolar Electrosurgical Instruments
The joimax® bipolar Vaporflex and Legato electrosurgical instruments are used for coagulation of soft tissue during open or minimally invasive surgical procedures when used in conjunction with a compatible radio frequency generator. The joimax® bipolar electrosurgical instruments have not been shown to be effective for tubal coagulation for sterilization procedures and should not be used for these procedures.
Model JVP32024 Vaporflex® Probe, Bipolar, Ball Tip 320 Model JVP27525S Vaporflex® Probe, Bipolar, Ball Tip 275 Model JVP25024 Vaporflex® Probe, Bipolar, Ball Tip 250 Model JBPP27020 Legato® Probe, Bipolar, Ball Tip 270 Model JBPH352505 Legato® Handpiece, Bipolar, for Surgi-Max / Endovapor® Model JVC35010 Vaporflex® Cable, for Surgi-Max / Endovapor Model JVH32030 Vaporflex® Handle and Shaft, 320 Model JVHS27527S Vaporflex® Irrigation Shaft 275 Model JVHS32030 Vaporflex® Shaft 320 Model JVHS25030 Vaporflex® Shaft 250 Model JVUH10010 Vaporflex® Handle Model JVHP10023 Vaporflex® Spare Sealing Rings
joimax® Monopolar Electrosurgical Instruments
The joimax® monopolar Legato electrosurgical instruments are used for cutting and/or coagulating soft tissue during open or minimally invasive surgical procedures when used in conjunction with a compatible radio frequency generator.
The joimax® monopolar electrosurgical instruments have not been shown to be effective for tubal sterilization or tubal coagulation for sterilization procedures and should not be used for these procedures.
Model JMPP27025 Legato® Probe, Monopolar Model JMPH352504 Legato® Handpiece, Monopolar, for ValleyLab Model VLT381645 Vaporflex® / Legato® Sterilization Tray Model VLTC3816 Vaporflex® / Legato® Sterilization Tray with Lid
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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
- I. This 510(k) summary of safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.
SUBMITTER: joimax® GmbH Amalienbadstrasse 41 RaumFabrik 61 76227 Karlsruhe, Germany
Contact person: Gary Mocnik Phone: (949) 433-0413 Date prepared: October 31, 2016
- II. DEVICE
Name of the device: joimax® Electrosurgical Instruments Common of usual name: Electrosurgical probes and accessories Classification name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device Regulatory Class: 2 Product Code: GEI
### III. PREDICATE DEVICE Primary Monopolar Predicate: Aaron Reusable Electrosurgical Electrode (K014201) Primary Bipolar Predicate: Bi Polar TRIGGER-Flex Electrode (K003126)
#### IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The joimax® Electrosurgical Instruments are comprised of a series of instruments to facilitate the delivery of electrical energy from an RF generator to the patient tissue for use in cutting and/or coagulation of tissue.
The joimax® Electrosurgical Instruments use Radio Frequency (RF) energy to induce thermal effects on tissue. The radio frequency is generated by high oscillating electrical current received from a commercially available RF generator.
The joimax® Probes are available in both monopolar and bipolar probe configurations. All joimax® Probes are designed for specific use with joimax® Handpieces. The joimax Handpieces can be used with compatible commercially available surgical generators.
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- V. INDICATIONS FOR USE joimax® Bipolar Electrosurgical Instruments The joimax® bipolar Vaporflex and Legato electrosurgical instruments are used for coagulation of soft tissue during open or minimally invasive surgical procedures when used in conjunction with a compatible radio frequency generator. The joimax® bipolar electrosurgical instruments have not been shown to be effective for tubal sterilization or tubal coagulation for sterilization procedures and should not be used for these procedures. Model JVP32024 Vaporflex® Probe, Bipolar, Ball Tip 320 Model JVP27525S Vaporflex® Probe, Bipolar, Ball Tip 275 Model JVP25024 Vaporflex® Probe, Bipolar, Ball Tip 250 Model JBPP27020 Legato® Probe, Bipolar, Ball Tip 270 Model JBPH352505 Legato® Handpiece, Bipolar, for Surgi-Max / Endovapor® Model JVC35010 Vaporflex® Cable, for Surgi-Max / Endovapor Model JVH32030 Vaporflex® Handle and Shaft, 320 Model JVHS27527S Vaporflex® Irrigation Shaft 275 Model JVHS32030 Vaporflex® Shaft 320 Model JVHS25030 Vaporflex® Shaft 250 Model JVUH10010 Vaporflex® Handle
Model JVHP10023 Vaporflex® Spare Sealing Rings
joimax® Monopolar Electrosurgical Instruments
The joimax® monopolar Legato electrosurgical instruments are used for cutting and/or coagulating soft tissue during open or minimally invasive surgical procedures when used in conjunction with a compatible radio frequency generator.
The joimax® monopolar electrosurgical instruments have not been shown to be effective for tubal sterilization or tubal coagulation for sterilization procedures and should not be used for these procedures.
Model JMPP27025 Legato® Probe, Monopolar Model JMPH352504 Legato® Handpiece, Monopolar, for ValleyLab Model VLT381645 Vaporflex® / Legato® Sterilization Tray Model VLTC3816 Vaporflex® / Legato® Sterilization Tray with Lid
#### VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
Electrosurgical instruments, by nature, are instruments intended to deliver electrical energy directly to tissue to facilitate tissue cutting/coagulation in surgical applications.
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The primary predicate devices (Aaron Reusable Electrosurgical Electrode, K014201; Bi Polar TRIGGER-Flex Electrode, K003126) and reference predicates (Arthrex Opes Electrodes and Accessories, K023986; Meddusa BiPolar System, K130110) were used to demonstrate substantial equivalence.
At a high level, the subject and predicate devices are based on the following same technological elements:
- All devices use electrical energy to generate high-frequency (RF) energy as a means to cut and/or coagulate tissue
- . All instrument sets are comprised of a cutting tool (e.g. electrode), an ergonomic user interface (e.g. handpiece) and a connector (e.g. cable) to the generator
- The joimax® monopolar electrode, the Aaron and Arthrex Opes monopolar . electrode predicates are all ball tipped.
- The ball diameter of the joimax® monopolar electrode (2.5 mm) is within I the diameters (2 mm-5 mm) of the predicate device. The tip diameter (2.0 mm) for the joimax® bipolar electrodes is well within the established diameters of the predicate device (1-3 mm).
- . The joimax® bipolar electrode shaft diameters (2.0 mm, 2.75 mm) are also within the established diameters of the predicate device (1-3 mm).
- The joimax® instruments shaft lengths (250-320 mm) are within the shaft . length range of the predicate device (monopolar: 130-343 mm, bipolar 180-400 mm).
- The ioimax® handpieces come in two configurations, namely a pencil ■ design and a handled design. These designs are consistent with the handpiece designs of the predicate device which also come in pencil or handled configurations.
- The connecting cable length of the joimax® electrosurgical instruments is . 3.5 meters, which is similar to the predicate Aaron device cable length and the Trigger-Flex cable length of approximately 3 meters.
- The joimax® handpieces and the predicate Arthrex Opes handpieces are I provided non-sterile and are intended to be sterilized by the user.
#### VII. PERFORMANCE DATA
# Biocompatibility Testing
The biocompatibility evaluation for the Brand X device was conducted in accordance with the FDA Blue Book Memorandum #G95-1 "Use of International Standard ISO-10993, 'Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing,"" May 1, 1995, and International Standard ISO 10993-1 "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 1: Evaluation and Testing Within a Risk Management Process," as recognized by FDA. The battery of
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testing included the following tests:
- Cytotoxicity ●
- Irritation
- Sensitization
- Acute Systemic Toxicity ●
The joimax electrosurgical instruments are considered direct tissue contacting for < 24 hours.
### Sterilization/Shelf-Life
The bipolar instruments were validated to achieve a sterility assurance level of 10 6 using ISO 11137-1/-2 (bipolar instruments). The disposable monopolar instruments were adopted into a validated EO cycle following AAMI TIR 28:2009. The reusable instruments moist heat sterilization cycle was validated per ISO 17665-1. Packaging validation was performed to ensure the devices provided sterile maintain their sterile barrier integrity following the requirements outlined in ISO 11607-1.
# Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Electrical safety and EMC testing were conducted on the joimax® electrosurgical instruments. The instruments comply with the IEC 60601-1 standard for safety and the IEC 60601-1-2 standard for EMC.
# Performance Testing
Performance testing was conducted for the joimax® Electrosurgical Instruments to demonstrate the suitability of the device for its intended use. The results of the testing indicate that the joimax® Electrosurgical Instruments is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices and is safe and effective for its intended use.
Dimensional and Physical Properties Verification was performed to demonstrate the instruments met their specifications and confirmed the physical properties of the devices. Ex-vivo testing was conducted using multiple types of soft animal tissue (kidney, liver and muscle tissue). Testing included all ranges of relevant parameters, such as power settings, activation duration, and waveforms / frequencies. Effect on tissue was assessed and determined to be highly comparable to the predicate device.
The joimax® Electrosurgical Instruments met all specified criteria and did not raise new safety or performance questions. Based on the design verification performance the joimax® Electrosurgical Instruments was found to have a safety and effectiveness profile that is similar to the predicate device.
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### VIII. CONCLUSIONS
The testing performed for the joimax® Electrosurgical Instruments demonstrated that the performance of the joimax® Electrosurgical Instruments is equal to the legally marketed predicate devices.
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