The ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers are bipolar electrosurgical instruments for use with an electrosurgical generator. They are intended for use during open or laparoscopic surgical procedures to cut and seal vessels, and to cut, grasp and dissect tissue during surgery. Indications for use include open and laparoscopic general, gynecological, urologic, thoracic, plastic and reconstructive, and ENT surgical procedures or any procedure where vessel ligation (cutting and sealing), tissue grasping, dissection, and division of vessels, lymphatics, and tissue bundles is performed (e.g. bowel resections, hysterectomies, gall bladder procedures, Nissen Fundoplication, adhesiolysis, and oophorectomies). The devices can be used on vessels up to and including 7 mm and bundles as large as will fit in the jaws of the instruments. The ENSEAL X 1 Tissue Sealers have not been shown to be effective for tubal sterilization or tubal coagulation for sterilization procedures. Do not use this system for these procedures
Device Story
Sterile, single-use bipolar electrosurgical instrument; used in open or laparoscopic surgery for vessel/tissue sealing and cutting. Input: manual operation via grip housing, articulation wheel, and buttons; electrical energy from Ethicon GEN11 generator. Operation: surgeon clamps tissue in jaws; bipolar energy applied via SEAL button or foot pedal; mechanical knife advanced via CUT button to transect tissue. Features 360-degree shaft rotation and articulation for access. Output: sealed and divided vessels/tissue bundles. Benefits: enables precise hemostasis and tissue management in various surgical specialties. Used by surgeons in OR settings.
Clinical Evidence
No human clinical data. Evidence includes bench testing (axial jaw retention, jaw strength, hinge pin weld strength, vessel burst pressure on porcine arteries) and animal studies. Acute porcine study and 30-day chronic survival study compared subject device to predicate, evaluating sealing/division of vessels up to 7 mm. Results demonstrated equivalent tissue effects and performance.
Technological Characteristics
Bipolar electrosurgical instrument; 37 cm and 45 cm shaft lengths; 360-degree rotation and articulation. Materials leveraged from K172580. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (ISO 11135). Electrical safety: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-2. EMC: IEC 60601-1-2. Compatible with Ethicon GEN11 generator (software v2016-1 or later).
Indications for Use
Indicated for open and laparoscopic general, gynecological, urologic, thoracic, plastic, reconstructive, and ENT surgical procedures requiring vessel ligation, tissue grasping, dissection, and division of vessels, lymphatics, and tissue bundles up to 7 mm. Contraindicated for tubal sterilization or coagulation.
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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May 23, 2018
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC % Kweku Biney Senior Regulatory Affairs Program Lead Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. 4545 Creek Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
Re: K180403
Trade/Device Name: ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw Articulating, 37 cm and 45 cm Shaft Length Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEI, HGI Dated: April 20, 2018 Received: April 23, 2018
Dear Kweku Biney:
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, 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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Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
#### K180403
Device Name ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw Articulating
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers are bipolar electrosurgical instruments for use with an electrosurgical generator. They are intended for use during open or laparoscopic surgical procedures to cut and seal vessels, and to cut, grasp and dissect tissue during surgery.
Indications for use include open and laparoscopic general, gynecological, urologic, thoracic, plastic and reconstructive, and ENT surgical procedures or any procedure where vessel ligation (cutting and sealing), tissue grasping, dissection, and division of vessels, lymphatics, and tissue bundles is performed (e.g. bowel resections, hysterectomies, gall bladder procedures, Nissen Fundoplication, adhesiolysis, and oophorectomies). The devices can be used on vessels up to and including 7 mm and bundles as large as will fit in the jaws of the instruments.
The ENSEAL X 1 Tissue Sealers have not been shown to be effective for tubal sterilization or tubal coagulation for sterilization procedures. Do not use this system for these procedures
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# 510(k) Summary
- Company Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC 475 Calle C Guaynabo, PR 00969 Contact Kweku Binev Sr. Regulatory Affairs Program Lead Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
Telephone: (513) 337-3135 Email: kbiney@its.jnj.com
# Date Prepared
February 9, 2018
# Device Name
Trade Name: ENSEAL® X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw Articulating Common Name: Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulating Instruments
# Classification Name
· Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories (21 CFR 878.4400, Product Code GEI)
· Electrocautery, Gynecologic and Accessories (21 CFR 884.4120, Product Code HGI)
# Regulatory Class
Class II
# Predicate Device
ENSEAL® G2 Tissue Sealers initially cleared under K112033 and K131435 on November 8. 2011 and October 3, 2013 respectively as part of the ENSEAL Tissue Sealing Devices platform.
# Recall Information
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC initiated a voluntary recall for the predicate device ENSEAL G2 Tissue Sealers on February 9, 2012 and November 26, 2012. Both recalls have been addressed and are officially closed.
# Reference Device
ENSEAL® X1 Tissue Sealers cleared under K172580 on November 20, 2017.
## Device Description
The ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw Articulating instrument is a sterile, single patient use surgical instrument to coagulate and transect vessels up to and including 7 mm in diameter, tissue and/or vascular bundles. This device is for soft tissue only. The instrument consists of a grip housing assembly, a rotating shaft, a moveable iaw, and a knife. The instrument shaft can be rotated 360° to facilitate visualization and enable easy access to targeted tissue. The instrument
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shaft, normally in the straight position, can be articulated using the articulation wheel to gain additional access to tissue and facilitate additional angles across tissue and/or vascular bundles. The jaws are in a normally-opened position and can be partially or fully closed by squeezing the closing handle. The jaws are designed for grasping and holding targeted tissue when clamped. The ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw Articulating has separate seal and cut capabilities. The lower jaw of the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw Articulating can be used in the open or closed position to deliver energy based on the electrode configuration and jaw design. Bipolar energy is delivered when the SEAL button or the MIN foot pedal is pressed. Pressing the CUT button advances the knife the length of the jaws to cut the targeted tissue. The power cord is permanently attached to the device and connects the instrument to the generator. The ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw Articulating instrument is designed for use exclusively with the Ethicon Generator G11 (GEN11) software version 2016-1 or later, packaged separately.
# Indications for Use
The ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers are bipolar electrosurgical instruments for use with an electrosurgical generator. They are intended for use during open or laparoscopic surgical procedures to cut and seal vessels, and to cut, grasp and dissect tissue during surgery.
Indications for use include open and laparoscopic general, gynecological, urologic, thoracic, plastic and reconstructive, and ENT surgical procedures or any procedure where vessel ligation (cutting and sealing), tissue grasping, dissection, and division of vessels, lymphatics, and tissue bundles is performed (e.g. bowel resections, hysterectomies, gall bladder procedures, Nissen Fundoplication, adhesiolysis, and oophorectomies). The devices can be used on vessels up to and including 7 mm and bundles as large as will fit in the jaws of the instruments.
The ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers have not been shown to be effective for tubal sterilization or tubal coagulation for sterilization procedures. Do not use this system for these procedures.
# Technological Characteristics
The ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer. Curved Jaw Articulating are the predicate device in that they are electrosurgical bipolar vessel sealing instruments used to cut and seal vessels, grasp and dissect tissues during surgery, and utilize the same technology. Differences with the device as compared to the predicate device within this submission include the articulation feature, separate energy and cut button, ergonomic differences, jaws configuration, steps for use and separate seal and cut functionality.
# Performance Data
The following performance data, were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
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# Biocompatibility testing
Biocompatibility testing was not repeated for the subject device, testing data from the referenced device, K172580 was leveraged for the subject device since both devices share the same materials. Testing on reference device was based on ISO 10993-1: "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 1: Evaluation and Testing" and on FDA guidance "Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process" issued on June 16, 2016.
# Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility
Electrical safety and EMC testing were conducted on ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw Articulating; the system complies with IEC 60601-1-2 for electromagnetic compatibility and IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-2-2 for electrical safety.
## Sterilization/Shelf-Life
The ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw Articulating were validated to achieve a sterility assurance level of 10 ° using Ethylene Oxide per ISO 11135. The designated shelf-life for ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw Articulating is 1-year.
## Mechanical Testing
The following mechanical testing were conducted to verify that the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw Articulating can perform under worst case scenarios:
- · Axial Jaw Retention
- · Jaw Strength
- Hinge Pin Weld Strength
Shaft Equivalence: To demonstrate equivalence between 37 cm and 45 cm shaft lengths, both lengths were tested for tip compression, jaw gap and impedance. Testing concludes that both shafts are equivalent.
The results of the mechanical testing demonstrated the ability of the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw Articulating to perform as well as the predicate device.
# Bench Testing
Sealed vessel burst pressure test were evaluated for the ENSEAL X 1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw Articulating to support substantial equivalence to the predicate device. The bench testing involved evaluation of the device performance and ability to seal and divide vessels up to 7 mm. Porcine arteries were used in this testing. The maximum and minimum values, standard deviation and the mean were recorded. Data generated from the bench testing met the predetermined acceptance criteria.
# Acute Animal Study
Testing was performed in an acute porcine study with the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw Articulating vs. the predicate device to demonstrate that there was no difference in the tissue effects when using the subject device versus the predicate device. Moreover, the acute testing involved evaluation of the devices performance and ability to seal and divide vessels up to and including 7 mm. The results of the acute study demonstrated the ability of ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw Articulating to perform as well as the predicate device.
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# Survival Animal Study
Testing was performed in a chronic survival study with the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers, Curved Jaw Articulating versus the predicate device to demonstrate that there was no difference in the tissue effects when using the subject device and the predicate device. The survival testing involved evaluation of the performance and ability of the device to seal and divide vessels up to and including 7 mm. The 30-day survival testing was performed targeting arteries, veins and vessel pedicles less than or equal to 7mm in diameter. The results of the survival study demonstrated the ability of the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw Articulating to perform as well as the legally identified predicate device.
# Conclusion
The results of the bench and animal testing performed demonstrate that the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw Articulating are substantially equivalent to the identified predicate device.
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