K170054 · Jaco, LLC Dba Macan Manufacturing and Bna Burz North America · GEI · Oct 2, 2017 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K170054
Device Name
iSurg
Applicant
Jaco, LLC Dba Macan Manufacturing and Bna Burz North America
Product Code
GEI · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Oct 2, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Abbreviated
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Cutting and coagulation of skin.
Device Story
iSurg (MC6B) is an isolated output monopolar electrosurgical generator; table-top standalone device. Generates RF current via AM modulated power oscillator using class C beam power vacuum tube Hartley oscillator. Power control via variable air capacitor attenuator. Operates at 3.0 MHz; produces 50 watts into 500 ohms. Used in clinical settings by physicians for skin cutting and coagulation. Device provides type BF floating patient applied parts; magnetic coupling provides MOPP. Low voltage control board isolates foot pedal from mains and earth. Healthcare providers use device with various electrodes (e.g., incision, excision, ball) to perform surgical procedures; output affects tissue via thermal cautery effect. Benefits include precise tissue incision and hemostasis during skin surgery.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical testing performed. Bench testing included histological evaluation of electrocautery effects on ex-vivo porcine skin using incision, excision, and ball electrodes at minimal, nominal, and maximal power levels. Results demonstrated distinct regions of cautery effect in the dermis at nominal and maximal power settings. Device demonstrated conformity to AAMI ANSI 60601-1 and IEC 60601-2-2 standards.
Technological Characteristics
Monopolar electrosurgical generator; 3.0 MHz operating frequency; 50W nominal power into 500 ohms. Analog power control via variable air capacitor. Class C beam power vacuum tube Hartley oscillator. Type BF floating patient applied parts. Magnetic coupling for isolation. Dimensions: 3.5in x 10.5in x 6.5in; Weight: 6lb. No software. Sterilization not specified for generator; accessories referenced from K052622.
Indications for Use
Indicated for cutting and coagulation of skin.
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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October 2, 2017
JACO , LLC dba Macan Manufacturing and BNA Burz North America % Bill Mclain President and Principal Consultant Keystone Regulatory Services, LLC 342 East Main Street, Suite 207 Leola, Pennsylvania 17540
Re: K170054
Trade/Device Name: iSurg (MC6B) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device and Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEI Dated: January 5, 2017 Received: January 6, 2017
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| Indications for Use | |
| 510(k) Number (if known)<br>K170054 | |
| Device Name<br>ESU (Electrosurgical Unit) Generator Model MC6B/iSurg | |
Indications for Use (Describe)
Cutting and coagulation of skin.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| <div> <span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </div> | <div> <span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div> |
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## Section 5
# 510(k) Summary - K170054
#### 5.1 Submission Correspondent and Owner
## Sponsors (Co-Owners)
JACO, LLC dba Macan Manufacturing 21 Shay Lane Milton, DE 19968 Contact: John Marsillo Phone: 302-645-8068 Email: johnmarsillo@optonline.net
BNA Burz North America, Inc. 906 Wateredge Pl Hewlett, NY 11557 Contact: Jon Garito Phone: 1-800-971-2261 Email: jgarito@bnaburz.com
## Submission Correspondent
Keystone Regulatory Services, LLC 342 E. Main Street, Suite 207 Leola, PA 17540 Contact: William McLain Phone: 717-656-9656 E-Mail: bill.mclain@keystoneregulatory.com
#### 5.2 Date Summary Prepared
September 27, 2017
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#### Device Trade Name 5.3
iSurg(MC6B)
#### Device Common Name 5.4
Electrosurgical Generator and Electrodes.
#### 5.5 Device Classification Name
Electrosurgical, Cutting and Coagulation and Accessories. Product code GEI. Classified at 21 CFR Part 878.4400.
### 5.6 Legally Marketed Device To Which The Device Is Substantially Equivalent
The iSurg(MC6B) is substantially equivalent to the Surgi-Max Ultra cleared under K170107and the JACO, LLC dba Macan Manufacturing RadioSurge™ Model MC6A cleared under K050735.
#### 5.7 Description Of The Device
The iSurg(MC6B) is an isolated output monopolar electrosurgical generator configured as a table top standalone device, Height 3.5in (89mm), Width 10.5in (267mm), Depth 6.5in (165mm), Weight 6lb (2,73kg) It produces 50 watts into 500 ohms at 3.0 MHz.
The iSurg(MC6B) generates RF current via an AM modulated power oscillator comprised of a class C beam power vacuum tube Hartley oscillator. The power oscillator runs at full power when actuated. Power control is by means of an attenuator in the form of variable air capacitor.
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MOPP (Means of Patient Protection) is in the form of magnetic coupling to an isolated winding on a separate core in the RF coil providing type BF floating patient applied parts in accordance with IEC 60601-2-2. The RF coil primary serves as an intermediate stage with PE connection. MOOP is provided by the low voltage control board (61.010) which galvanically isolates the foot pedal from mains and earth and couples to the oscillator through opto-coupler and relay. SELV common on this board floats. The 81.001A Switch Board uses high isolation relays powered by the low voltage board to isolate the relay coils from the oscillator board. Oscillator actuation is by means of earthing the cathode of the beam power tube via a relay; oscillator OFF state is when the cathode of the beam power tube floats. Tube bias is by means of grid leak via the 10K grid load. The 10K grid load resistor is wire wound type with significant inductance: the current to ground through it is close to DC accordingly. It is current through this resistor that is sensed for the RF ON indicator and active tone (a function of the low voltage control board). The low voltage board also includes a warm up delay to prevent cathode stripping of the vacuum tube.
#### 5.8 Intended Use
The indication for use statement is as follows:
Cutting and coagulation of skin.
#### 5.9 Technological Characteristics
The iSurg(MC6B) has identical characteristics in relation to the predicate Surgi-Max Ultra and reference JACO, LLC dba Macan Manufacturing RadioSurge™ Model MCGA when considered together. The characteristics are identical in relation to:
- · Indication for Use,
- · Specifications,
- · Operating Modes,
- · Nominal Power
- · Cut, Blend, and Coag Output Energies,
- · Output Voltages,
- · Source Impedance,
- · Operating Frequency,
- · Power Control, and
- · Operational Duty Cycle.
#### Summary of Substantial Equivalence 5.10
The following table summarizes the basis for substantial equivalence.
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| Features | iSurg(MC6B)(Proposed Device) | Surgi-Max Ultra (K170107) (Predicate) | JACO, Macan<br>RadioSurge TM Model MC6A<br>(K050735) (Predicate) |
|-------------------------|-------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indications | Cutting and coagulating skin | Cutting, coagulation, hemostasis, skin surgery (Paraphrased) | Dental applications (Paraphrased) |
| Prescription or OTC Use | Prescription | Prescription | Prescription |
| FDA Code | GEI Electrosurgical | GEI Electrosurgical | EKZ Dental |
| Specifications | Monopolar, Type BF | Monopolar and Bi-Polar, Type BF | Monopolar, Type BF |
| Operating Mode | Cut, Cut/Coag, Coag | Cut, Blend, Hemo, Bipolar, Bipolar Turbo | Cut, Cut/Coag, Coag |
| Nominal Power | 50W Nominal | 170W Nominal | 50W Nominal |
| Cut Output Energy | 50W Nominal into 500 ohms | Not stated in the 510(k) Summary | 50W Nominal into 100 ohms |
| Blend Output Energy | 50W Nominal into 500 ohms | Not stated in the 510(k) Summary | 50W Nominal into 100 ohms |
| Coag Output Energy | 25W Nominal into 500 ohms | Not Stated in the 510(k) Summary | 25W Nominal into 100 ohms |
| Output Voltage | 520V pk | 1200V pk | 520V pk |
| Source Impedance | 500 ohms | Not stated in the 510(k) Summary | 500 ohms |
| Operating Frequency | 3.0 MHz | 4.0 MHz in Monopolar Mode | 3.0 MHz |
| Power Control | Analong, continously variable | Not stated in 510(k) Summary | Analong, continously variable |
| Operational Duty Cycle | 10 seconds ON, 20 seconds OFF | 10 seconds ON, 30 seconds OFF | 10 seconds ON, 20 seconds OFF |
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| | Table 5.1: (continued) |
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| | |
| Features | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Reference Device |
|-------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Software | None | Contains Software | None |
| Accessories | As cleared in K052622. Hand-<br>piece, Dispersive Pad, Disper-<br>sive Cord, Foot Switch, Elec-<br>trodes(RF1, RF11, RL33, RL34,<br>RC51, RC52) | Unknown | As cleared in K052622. Hand-<br>piece, Dispersive Pad, Disper-<br>sive Cord, Foot Switch, Elec-<br>trodes(RF1, RF11, RL33, RL34,<br>RC51, RC52) |
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#### Non-Clinical Testing 5.11
JACO, LLC dba Macan Manufacturing and BNA Burz North America, Inc. have declared conformity to the following relevant consensus standards:
- · AAMI ANSI 60601-1 C1:2009/(R)2012 and A2:2010/(R)2012 (Consolidated Text) Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance (IEC 60601-1:2005, MOD)
- · IEC 60601-1-2 Medical electrical equipment Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances - Requirements and tests
- · IEC 60601-2-2 Medical electrical equipment Part 2-2: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of high frequency surgical equipment and high frequency surgical accessories [Including: Technical Corrigendum 1 (2014)] 1/27/2015
## Histology Study
A histological evaluation of the cutting modes on porcine skin was conducted. The purpose of this study was to assess the length and depth of electrocautery effect (with these two dimensions defining the area of effect) on ex-vivo pig skin using histologic evaluation. Three different electrodes were used representing worst-case scenarios.
Five different electrocautery test article effects (comprising combinations of the specified electrodes with different waveforms designated as Groups 1-5) were each evaluated at minimal, nominal, and maximal power in triplicate. No cautery effect was appreciable within any group at minimal power. However, in all nominal and maximal power samples, distinct regions of cautery effect were evident within the dermis.
The incision electrode employing cut and blend waveforms had V shaped incisions that extended into the mid-dermis accompanied by small halos of cautery effect. Nominal and maximal power levels had similarly-sized areas of cautery effect for both waveforms.
The excision electrode employing cut and blend waveforms provided broad, shallow excisions with a curvilinear appearance and slightly raised margins extending into the superficial dermis accompanied by a thin halo of cautery effect. A direct relationship was observed with increased area of cautery effect occurring with increasing power levels.
The ball electrode employing a hard coagulation waveform affected a small focal area (approximately 2x1 mm), had a slightly convex central area on histology, and was accompanied by a small, focal halo of cautery effect within the superficial dermis. The relationship of cautery area to waveform power is somewhat uncertain; although average area of effect was slightly greater for nominal vs. maximal power, the small dimensions of test article effect could have lead to slight underestimation of maximal power effect due to sectioning variation.
At minimal power, no cautery effect was evident for any treatment group. For Group 1, with the incision electrode utilizing cut mode, the largest width of cautery effect was observed with maximal power as 0.421 mm (width); nominal power had slightly greater depth at 0.210 mm but was similar to maximal power (0.125 mm depth). For Group 2, with the incisoin electrode utilizing blend mode the largest area of cautery effect was observed with nominal power and was 0.473mm (width) and 0.190 mm (depth); but was similar to maximal values (0.369 mm for depth) and (0.148mm for width). For Group 3, with the excision electrode utilizing cut mode the largest area of cautery effect was observed with maximal power and was 6.239 mm (width) and 1.612 mm (depth). For Group 4, with the excision electrode utilizing cut mode the largest area of cautery effect was observed with
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maximal power was 6.039 mm (width) and 0.917 mm (depth). For Group 5, with the ball electrode utilizing the hard coagulation mode the largest area of cautery effect was observed with with nominal power and was 2.256 mm (width) and 1.209 mm (depth), although small size of test article effect could have slightly underestimated cautery effect within the maximal cohort for this electrode and waveform combination.
#### 5.12 Biocompatibilty
Biocompatibility testing was not submitted in association with this 510(k). Rather, patient contacting materials associated with electrodes were referenced in relation to the reference device JACO, LLC dba Macan Manufacturing RadioSurge™ Model MC6A cleared under K050735.
#### 5.13 Clinical Testing
No clinical testing was performed in association with this submission.
#### 5.14 Conclusions
The results of the comparison of design, materials, intended use and technological characteristics demonstrate that the device is as safe and effective as the legally marketed predicate device.
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