The malleable penile prosthesis is indicated for implantation into the corpora cavernosa of the penis in men who are diagnosed with erectile dysfunction. The prosthesis is implanted to provide adequate penile rigidity for sexual intercourse. The prosthesis is designed for the treatment of organic erectile dysfunction in men due to: Pelvic fracture, Spinal cord injury or disease, Prostatectomy, Multiple sclerosis, Diabetes mellitus, Arteriosclerosis, Hypertensive vascular disease, Priapism, Peyronie's disease, Selectively for psychogenic impotence.
Device Story
Rigi10 Malleable Penile Prosthesis is a sterile, single-use surgical implant for treating erectile dysfunction. Device consists of two cylinders implanted into corpora cavernosa; each cylinder features a malleable stainless-steel core, titanium end caps, PTFE tube cover, and silicone outer surface. Urologists or surgeons perform implantation. Device provides manual rigidity for intercourse and allows concealment under clothing. Extenders are provided to adjust length to patient anatomy. No electronic components or software; purely mechanical implant.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing and biocompatibility evaluation. Bench tests included simulated life/fatigue, positioning/concealability, buckling, and tip extender joint strength. Biocompatibility testing followed ISO 10993-1, including cytotoxicity, sensitization, reactivity, systemic toxicity, pyrogen, endotoxin, implantation, chemical characterization, and hemolysis tests. All tests met established acceptance criteria.
Technological Characteristics
Implantable penile prosthesis; materials include silicone elastomer, stainless-steel core, titanium caps, and PTFE cover. Dimensions: 23-25 cm length, 9-13 mm diameter. Accessories include 0.5 cm and 1.0 cm extenders. Sterilization via ethylene oxide (EtO). Mechanical operation; no energy source or software.
Indications for Use
Indicated for men with organic or psychogenic erectile dysfunction requiring penile rigidity for intercourse, including those with pelvic fracture, spinal cord injury/disease, prostatectomy, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, arteriosclerosis, vascular disease, priapism, or Peyronie's disease.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A penile rigidity implant is a device that consists of a pair of semi-rigid rods implanted in the corpora cavernosa of the penis to provide rigidity. It is intended to be used in men diagnosed as having erectile dysfunction.
Special Controls
The special control for this device is the FDA guidance entitled “Guidance for the Content of Premarket Notifications for Penile Rigidity Implants.”
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April 15, 2019
Rigicon, Inc. Ahmet Melih Luleci Regulatory Representative 2805 Veterans Highway, Suite 13 Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Re: K181673
> Trade/Device Name: RIGI 10 MALLEABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 876.3630 Regulation Name: Penile Rigidity Implant Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FAE Dated: March 13, 2019 Received: March 13, 2019
Dear Ahmet Melih Luleci:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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# Glenn B. Bell -S
for Benjamin R. Fisher, Ph.D. Director Division of Reproductive, Gastro-Renal, and Urological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K181673
Device Name RIGI 10 MALLEABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS
Indications for Use (Describe)
The malleable penile prosthesis is indicated for implantation into the corpora cavernosa of the penis in men who are diagnosed with erectile dysfunction. The prosthesis is implanted to provide adequate penile rigidity for sexual intercourse. The prosthesis is designed for the treatment of organic erectile dysfunction in men due to:
Pelvic fracture, Spinal cord injury or disease, Prostatectomy,Multiple sclerosis, Diabetes
mellitus, Arteriosclerosis, Hypertensive vascular disease, Priapism, Peyronie's disease, Selectively for psychogenic impotence.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Rigicon Inc. Malleable Penile Prosthesis Abbreviated 510(k)
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## Section 5 - 510(k) Summary
#### 1) SUBMITTER
Rigicon, Inc. 2805 Veterans Highway Suite 13, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 Phone: 631-676-3376
Contact Person : Ahmet Melih Luleci Rigicon, Inc. Requlatory Representative regulatory@rigicon.com
: March 08, 2019
Date Prepared
#### 2) DEVICE
| Name of Device | : Rigi10™ Malleable Penile Prosthesis |
|----------------------|---------------------------------------|
| Common or Usual Name | : Penile Prosthesis |
| Classification Name | : Penile Rigidity Implant |
| Regulatory Class | : Class II |
| Regulation | : 21 CFR 876.3630 |
| Product Code | : FAE |
## 3) PREDICATE DEVICE
Coloplast (formerly Mentor Corp.) Genesis Penile Prosthesis, K040959 This predicate has not been subject to a design-related recall.
No reference devices were used in this submission.
4) REASON FOR 510(K) SUBMISSION
Rigi10 Malleable Penile Prosthesis is a new model.
#### 5) DEVICE DESCRIPTION
Rigi10 malleable penile prosthesis is a sterile, non-pyrogenic, single-use surgical implant.
The device core consists of a malleable stainless-steel core, with titanium caps on both ends, and a PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) tube cover. The entire outside surface of the cylinder is made out of silicone. The malleable stainlesssteel core enables the prosthesis to be moved into an erect position when desired and also enables the concealment of the
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prosthesis under clothing. All components consist of implantable, biocompatible materials.
The device consists of two cylinders, and extenders. The cylinders are surgically implanted, one into each corpus cavernosum, to provide penile rigidity.
The prosthesis comes in two lengths. This includes 23 cm and 25 cm. The length is determined by the diameter of the prosthesis. Rigi10 Malleable Penile Prosthesis is available in five different diameter sizes; 9 mm, 10 mm, 11 mm, 12 mm, and 13 mm. Cylinders with 9 mm and 10 mm diameters are available in 23 cm length while cylinders with 11mm, 12 mm and 13 mm diameters are available in 25 cm length. There are four extenders (two pieces of 0.5 cm and two pieces of 1.0 cm) included in each product package. The extenders are accessories of the device and are available for adjusting the length of the prosthesis to match the total corporal measurement of the patient.
Patients diagnosed with erectile dysfunction are candidates for Rigi10 Malleable Penile Prosthesis implantation. The device should only be implanted by specialized physicians (e.g. urologists and surgeons)
## 6) INDICATIONS FOR USE
The malleable penile prosthesis is indicated for implantation into the corpora cavernosa of the penis in men who are diagnosed with erectile dysfunction. The prosthesis is implanted to provide adequate penile rigidity for sexual intercourse.
The prosthesis is designed for the treatment of organic erectile dysfunction in men due to:
- Pelvic fracture, ●
- Spinal cord injury or disease, ●
- Prostatectomy, ●
- Multiple sclerosis,
- Diabetes mellitus,
- Arteriosclerosis, ●
- Hypertensive vascular disease, ●
- 0 Priapism,
- Peyronie's disease, ●
- Selectively for psychogenic impotence. ●
The Indications for Use statement for the Rigi10 Malleable Penile Prosthesis is not identical to the predicate device (i.e. K040959) however, the differences do not alter the intended therapeutic use of the device nor do they affect the safety and
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effectiveness of the device relative to the predicate. Both the subject and predicate devices have the same intended use for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, by providing adequate penile rigidity for sexual intercourse.
# 7) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE CLAIM
Rigi10 Malleable Penile Prosthesis is substantially equivalent to the predicate device (i.e. Coloplast (formerly Mentor Corp.) Genesis Penile Prosthesis) The devices have same intended use, indications for use and target population. The devices are mainly manufactured with similar material (i.e. silicone elastomer) with minor differences such as stainless-steel core and PTFE cover in Rigi10 while the predicate device has a silver core and a polvester cover. Subject and predicate devices are sterilized with the same sterilization methods (i.e. EtO sterilization).
Testing rationale was provided to support the equivalence of the Rigi10 Malleable Penile Prosthesis and shows that no new concerns of safety and effectiveness have been introduced with this device.
The safety and effectiveness of the Rigi10 Malleable Penile Prosthesis are adequately supported by the testing rationale, substantial equivalence information, materials information, and comparison of design characteristics provided with the submission document.
Because the intended use and the fundamental scientific technology of the predicate device are similar with the subject device a clinical study was not conducted for Rigi10 Malleable Penile Prosthesis.
## 8) PERFORMANCE DATA
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination:
Biocompatibility tests:
- In Vitro Cytotoxicity Test ●
- Skin Sensitization Test ●
- Intracutaneous Reactivity Test ●
- Acute Systemic Toxicity Test
- Pyrogen Test ●
- Bacterial Endotoxin Test
- Implantation Tests
- Chemical Characterization Test ●
- Toxicological Risk Assessment
- Rabbit Blood Hemolysis Test ●
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The device met all biocompatibility test specifications. The tests were carried out in accordance with the ISO 10993-1 "Biological evaluation of medical devices" guideline.
Bench performance tests:
- Simulated Life/Fatique Testing. .
- Positioning/Concealability Testing. .
- Buckling Testing, .
- · Tip Extender Joint Strength Testing.
Sterilization by ethylene oxide has been validated for Rigi10 Malleable Penile Prosthesis.
For each bench performance test, an acceptance criterion was established prior to testing and the outcome of each test was that the acceptance criteria would be met to demonstrate statistically significant substantial equivalence to the predicate device.
The device met all performance test specifications and passed all tests.
## 9) CONCLUSION
Biocompatibility evaluation for Rigi10 malleable penile prosthesis 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. These tests confirm that Rigi10 malleable penile prosthesis is as safe as the predicate device.
Bench test evaluations for Rigi10 malleable penile prosthesis was conducted in accordance with the "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Notifications for Penile Rigidity Implants" January 16, 2000. These tests confirm that Rigi10 malleable penile prosthesis is as safe and effective as the predicate device.
The performance data support the safety of Rigi10 malleable penile prosthesis and demonstrate that Rigi10 is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as the legally marketed device predicate (i.e. Coloplast (formerly Mentor Corp.) Genesis Penile Prosthesis. K040959) that is currently marketed for the same intended use.
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