K190336 · Soniquence, LLC · GEI · Jun 20, 2019 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K190336
Device Name
Soniquence Bipolar Electrodes
Applicant
Soniquence, LLC
Product Code
GEI · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Jun 20, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Soniquence Bipolar Electrode is intended for use by a physician familiar with bipolar coagulation with electrosurgery where coagulation/contraction of soft tissue is needed.
Device Story
Soniquence Bipolar Electrodes are disposable, single-use electrosurgical devices consisting of a plastic handle, insulated shaft, bipolar tip, and integrated cable. Operated by physicians in surgical settings, the device connects to a Soniquence high-frequency RF generator. The generator delivers RF energy to the active tip, which is applied to soft tissue to achieve coagulation or contraction. The device functions via standard bipolar electrosurgical principles, where RF energy is transferred to the target tissue site. The device is provided sterile via ethylene oxide. Clinical benefit is derived from the ability to perform controlled soft tissue coagulation during surgical procedures. The healthcare provider controls the energy delivery via the generator settings, allowing for precise thermal effects on target tissue.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, including electrical safety (IEC 60601 series), biocompatibility (ISO 10993 series), and performance testing on ex vivo tissue (liver, kidney, muscle) to evaluate thermal damage zones and temperature profiles during maximum energy delivery.
Technological Characteristics
Disposable bipolar electrosurgical device; plastic handle, insulated shaft, bipolar tip. Energy source: external RF generator. Sterilization: Ethylene oxide (ISO 11135). Biocompatibility: ISO 10993. Electrical safety: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-2. Packaging: ASTM F1886, F1929, F1980. Shelf life: 3 years.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by physicians familiar with bipolar electrosurgery for coagulation or contraction of soft tissue.
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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June 20, 2019
Soniquence, LLC Suzanne Lucas Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist 2473 Grand Avenue Baldwin, New York 11510
#### Re: K190336
Trade/Device Name: Soniquence Bipolar Electrodes Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device and Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEI Dated: March 22, 2019 Received: March 25, 2019
Dear Suzanne Lucas:
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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Sincerely.
Long Chen, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT4A: Division of General Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K190336
Device Name Soniquence Bipolar Electrodes
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Soniquence Bipolar Electrode is intended for use by a physician familiar with bipolar coagulation with electrosurgery where coagulation/contraction of soft tissue is needed.
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X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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K190336
# Exhibit 4. 510(k) SUMMARY
(As required by 21 CFR 807.92(a))
Date Prepared
May 6, 2019
# Submitter's Information (807.92(a)(1))
Company Name and Address:
Soniquence, LLC 2473 Grand Avenue Baldwin, NY 11510 Phone: (516) 654-4000 www.soniquence.com
Establishment Registration for Soniquence, LLC will be completed once this 510(k) has been FDA cleared.
### Contact Information:
Suzanne Lucas - Regulatory Affairs Phone: (516) 654-8017 Fax: (516) 654-8000 Email: slucas@soniquence.com
Paul D. Buhrke IV- QA/RA Manager Phone: (516) 277-9010 Fax: (516) 277-9011 Email: pbuhrke@elliquence.com
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#### K190336
#### Device Information (807.92(a)(2))
Trade Name: Soniquence Bipolar Electrodes
#### Common/Usual Name
Electrosurqical, Cutting & Coaqulation Device & Accessories
#### Classification Name and Requlation
Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device and Accessories; 21 CFR 878.4400
#### Classification Panel
Division of General, Restorative, and Neurological Devices
#### Device Class/Product Code
FDA Classification: Class 2 FDA Product Code: GEI
#### Predicate Devices (807.92(a)(3))
- Meddusa Bipolar System (K130110)
- Triager Flex Electrodes (K003126) .
### Device Description (807.92(a)(4))
The Soniquence Bipolar Electrodes family is a line of disposable bipolar electrosurgical devices which is intended for use by a physician familiar with electrosurgery in bipolar coagulation for general surgery where coagulation of soft tissue is needed. The basic design of the Soniquence Bipolar Electrodes is a plastic handle, an elongated, insulated electrode shaft, a bipolar electrode tip, and an integrated cable and plug which is designed to connect exclusively to the Soniquence line of high-frequency RF energy sources.
The operational principle of the device is common to all active bipolar electrosurgical devices; the active tip of the Soniquence Bipolar Electrode emits RF energy generated according to settings established on the Soniquence RF generator which emits high frequency, low temperature radiowaves directed to the electrode tip. The electrical power operating at radio frequency (RF) is transferred to tissue at the surgical site. This energy is capable of cutting or coagulating target tissue depending on the waveform associated with the mode and power setting of the generator. The devices are disposable and intended for single-use only. The devices are intended for transient contact with the patient, and are provided sterilized by ethylene oxide and has a shelf life of three years from the date of sterilization.
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### K190336
### Intended Use:
The Soniquence Bipolar Electrode is intended for use by a physician familiar with bipolar coagulation with electrosurgery where coagulation/contraction of soft tissue is needed.
#### Substantial Equivalence Comparison (807.92(a)(6))
The Soniquence Bipolar Electrodes are substantially equivalent in intended use and identical in technological characteristics to the Meddusa Bipolar System (K130110), and the Bipolar Trigger-Flex Electrode (K003126). An extensive comparison chart concerning key characteristics is provided in the Substantial Equivalence section.
### Non-Clinical Testing (807.92(b)(1))
The Soniquence Bipolar Electrodes will be manufactured in accordance with the design control requirements of 21 CFR 820.30. Appropriate non-clinical verification and validation activities were planned and conducted in order to address identified risks and ensure the safety and effectiveness of the device. The following tests were successfully performed:
| • IEC 60601-1:2005/(R)2012 and A1:2012 - Medical Electrical Equipment, Part I: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance |
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| • IEC 60601-1-6:2010 (Third Edition) + A1 2013: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance – Collateral standard: Usability |
| • IEC 62366:2007 (First Edition) + A1:2014: Medical devices – Application of usability engineering to medical devices |
| • IEC 60601-1-2:2014 - Medical Electrical Equipment, Part I-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance. Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility |
| • IEC 60601-2-2: 2009 +A11:2011 - 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 |
| • ISO 11135:2014 - Sterilization of health-care products - Ethylene oxide -Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices |
| • ISO 11737-1:2006 Sterilization of medical products--Microbiological methods--Part 1: Determination of population of microorganisms on product |
| • ISO 11737-2:2009 Sterilization of medical devices--Microbiological methods--Part 2: Tests of sterility performed in the validation of a sterilization process |
| • ISO 11138-1:2006 Sterilization of health care products--Biological indicators--Part1: General Requirements |
| • ISO 11138-2:2006 Sterilization of health care products--Biological indicators--Part2: Biological indicators for ethylene oxide sterilization processes |
| • ISO 10993-7:2008 Biological evaluation of medical device--Part: 7: Ethylene Oxide sterilization residual. |
| • ISO 10993-4:2002+Amd 1 :2006: Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices, Part 4: Selection of test for interactions with blood. |
| • ISO 10993-1 - Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 1: Evaluation and testing |
- 0993-1 -Bloiogical evalua within a risk management process
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- ISO 10993-5 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 5: Tests for in vitro . cytotoxicity
- ISO 10993-10 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 10: Tests for irritation and . skin sensitization
- ISO 10993-11 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 11: Tests for systemic ● toxicitv
- ASTM F1886/F1886M -Standard Test Method for Determining Integrity of Seals for ● Flexible Packaging by Visual Inspection
- ASTM F1929 Standard Test Method for Detecting Seal Leaks in Porous Medical ● Packaging by Dye Penetration
- ASTM F1980 Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of Sterile Barrier Systems for . Medical Devices
### Performance Data
The subject device is composed of biocompatible materials, has passed dielectric testing, and performs identical to the predicate devices. Bench tests used ex vivo tissue that included liver, kidney, and muscle tissue. The subject devices were tested to demonstrate the thermal effect on tissue by measuring the width and depth of the thermally damaged zones in relation to tissue type, intensity setting, and duration of activation. The temperature profile of the subject device applicator and cable was recorded during simulation use for the maximum energy delivery duration at the maximum power to demonstrate the maximum applicator surface area and maximum cable surface temperature will be safe to the user and/or to the patient. The peak temperatures of the electrode tips and target tissue/vessels when the device is used for the maximum recommended duration and generator output settings was compared. Based on the results of the various bench tests, it was determined that the subject device-is safe and effective.
### Technological Characteristics
The devices are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices based on a comparison of physical and performance characteristics.
### Clinical Testing (807.92(b)(2))
This premarket submission did not rely on the assessment of clinical performance data to demonstrate substantial equivalence.
# Conclusion (807.92(b)(3))
ln accordance with the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 CFR Part 807 and based on the similarity to the predicate devices in terms of technology, performance, and indications for use, Soniquence, LLC concludes that the subject device, Soniquence Bipolar Electrodes does not raise any issues of safety or effectiveness and are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices as described above.
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