Adeor Medical nxt Non-stick Bipolar Forceps, Adeor Medical nxt Single-Use Non-stick Bipolar Forceps
K191847 · Adeor Medical AG · GEI · May 22, 2020 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K191847
Device Name
Adeor Medical nxt Non-stick Bipolar Forceps, Adeor Medical nxt Single-Use Non-stick Bipolar Forceps
Applicant
Adeor Medical AG
Product Code
GEI · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
May 22, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Adeor Medical Non-stick Bipolar Forceps are intended for use by a physician familiar with electrosurgery in bipolar coagulation for general open surgery where coagulation of soft tissue is needed. Adeor bipolar forceps must be operated with the following parameters: Frequency range between 300 kHz and 1,000 kHZ; maximum generator operating voltage 600Vp. The Adeor Medical Non-stick Bipolar Forceps have not been shown to be effective for tubal sterilization or tubal coagulation for sterilization procedures and should not be used for these procedures. The types of surgery intended include: ENT Gynecology (except for use in female sterilization) Urology General Surgery Neurosurgery Laryngeal Surgery Orthopedic Surgery Thoracic Surgery
Device Story
Electrosurgical instrument for grasping, manipulating, and coagulating soft tissue; bipolar configuration. Device connects to high-frequency generator via bipolar cable; requires 300-1000 kHz frequency and max 600Vp. Used in open surgery (ENT, neuro, ortho, etc.) by physicians. Non-stick tips (Ag 800 silver) reduce tissue adhesion during coagulation. Available in single-use and reusable versions. Provides clinical benefit through precise tissue coagulation and reduced sticking, facilitating surgical workflows.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included electrical safety per IEC 60601-2-2 (isolation, leakage currents, dielectric strength) and mechanical functional testing (drop testing). No clinical data provided.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Ag 800 (80% silver) tips, stainless steel (ISO 7153) arms, polyamide coating. Dimensions: 5-10" length, 0.2-1.5mm tips. Energy: Bipolar electrosurgical (300-1000 kHz, max 600Vp). Connectivity: Standard bipolar cable connection to HF generator. Sterilization: Gamma irradiation or steam. Design: Single-use and reusable configurations.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by physicians familiar with electrosurgery for bipolar coagulation of soft tissue in general open surgery, including ENT, gynecology (excluding sterilization), urology, general surgery, neurosurgery, laryngeal, orthopedic, and thoracic surgery. Contraindicated for tubal sterilization or tubal coagulation procedures.
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.
Olsen Medical Electrosurgical Monopolar and Bipolar Forceps (K130669)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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May 22, 2020
Adeor Medical AG % Cassie Sopko, Regulatory Engineer JALEX Medical 30311 Clemens Rd, Suite 5D Westlake, Ohio 44145
Re: K191847
Trade/Device Name: Adeor Medical nxt Non-stick Bipolar Forceps, Adeor Medical nxt Single-Use Non-stick Bipolar Forceps Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device and Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEI Dated: April 15, 2020 Received: April 20, 2020
Dear Cassie Sopko:
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
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K191847
#### Device Name
Adeor Medical AG nxt™ Non-stick Bipolar Forceps Adeor Medical AG nxt™ Single-Use Non-stick Bipolar Forceps
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Adeor Medical Non-stick Bipolar Forceps are intended for use by a physician familiar with electrosurgery in bipolar coagulation for general open surgery where coagulation of soft tissue is needed. Adeor bipolar forceps must be operated with the following parameters: Frequency range between 300 kHz; maximum generator operating voltage 600Vp.
The Adeor Medical Non-stick Bipolar Forceps have not been shown to be effective for tubal sterilization or tubal coagulation for sterilization procedures and should not be used for these procedures.
The types of surgery intended include:
#### - ENT
- Gynecology (except for use in female sterilization)
- Urology
- General surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Laryngeal Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b> </b></span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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# 510(k) Summary
| Submitted By: | Adeor Medical AG<br>Biberger Str. 93<br>82008 Unterhaching<br>Germany |
|-----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Date: | February 27, 2020 |
| Contact Person: | Cassie Sopko, Regulatory Engineer |
| Contact Telephone: | (440) 541-0060 |
| Contact Fax: | (440) 933-7839 |
| Device Trade Name: | Adeor Medical nxt <sup>™</sup> Non-stick Bipolar Forceps<br>Adeor Medical nxt <sup>™</sup> Single-Use Non-stick Bipolar Forceps |
| Device Classification Name: | Electrosurgical, Cutting and Coagulation Accessories |
| Device Classification: | II |
| Reviewing Panel: | General and Plastic Surgery |
| Product Code: | GEI |
| Predicate Device: | K182773 Falhaber Pinzetten OHG Non-Stick Bipolar Forceps (never<br>subject to recall) |
| Reference Predicates: | K101080- Faulhaber Non-Stick Bipolar Forceps<br>K162469- CODMAN VersaTru Non-Stick Bipolar Forceps<br>K130669- Olsen Medical Electrosurgical Monopolar and Bipolar<br>Forceps (subject to recall Z-1944-2018 and Z-1945-2018 for packaging<br>risks) |
## Device Description:
The Adeor Medical AG Bipolar Forceps are electrosurgical instruments used to grasp, manipulate, cut or coagulate tissue. Bipolar forceps have various lengths and tip configurations, as well as irrigation and suction technologies. Both reusable and single-use forceps are available, with flat plug or two pin plug configurations. Bipolar forceps are connected through a suitable bipolar cable with the bipolar output of a high frequency generator and may be used only with bipolar coagulation current. Adeor bipolar forceps must be operated with the following parameters: Frequency range between 300 kHz and 1,000 kHz: maximum generator operating voltage 600Vn.
## Intended Use:
The Adeor Medical Non-stick Bipolar Forceps are intended for use by a physician familiar with electrosurgery in bipolar coagulation for general open surgery where coagulation of soft tissue is needed. Adeor bipolar forceps must be operated with the following parameters: Frequency range between 300 kHz and 1,000 kHZ; maximum generator operating voltage 600Vp.
The Adeor Medical Non-stick Bipolar Forceps have not been shown to be effective for tubal sterilization or tubal coagulation for sterilization procedures and should not be used for these procedures.
The types of surgery intended include:
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- ENT
- Gynecology (except for use in female sterilization) ●
- Urology ●
- General Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Laryngeal Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery ●
- . Thoracic Surgery
## Summary of Technological Characteristics:
The Adeor Medical Bipolar Forceps are identical to the predicate in that they are both intended to grasp, manipulate and coagulate soft tissue. The subject device's component materials, fundamental scientific technology, and mode of action are identical to that of the predicate device. See Table 1 for a more detailed comparison of the subject, predicate and reference devices.
| Item | Adeor Medical | Faulhaber Pinzetten | CODMAN<br>VersaTru | OLSEN<br>Medical® | Comparison<br>to Predicate |
|---------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|
| Classification<br>Name | Electrosurgical,<br>Cutting and<br>Coagulation<br>Accessories | Electrosurgical,<br>Cutting and<br>Coagulation<br>Accessories | Electrosurgical,<br>Cutting and<br>Coagulation<br>Accessories | Electrosurgical,<br>Cutting and<br>Coagulation<br>Accessories | Equivalent |
| Regulation | 878.4400 | 878.4400 | 878.4400 | 878.4400 | Equivalent |
| Common<br>Name | Single-Use and<br>Reusable Bipolar<br>Forceps | Non-stick Bipolar<br>Forceps | Disposable<br>Bipolar Forceps | Single Use<br>Bipolar and<br>Monopolar<br>Forceps<br>Multiple-Use<br>Bipolar and<br>Monopolar<br>Forceps | Equivalent |
| Product Code | GEI | GEI | GEI | GEI | Equivalent |
| Intended Use | The Adeor Medical | Faulhaber Single Use | Intended for use | Active | Equivalent- |
| | Non-stick Bipolar | Non-Stick Bipolar | in electrosurgery | electrosurgical | Subject device |
| | Forceps are | Forceps sterile/ non- | for coagulation of | devices where | includes |
| | intended for use by | sterile and Single Use | tissue. | monopolar or | specific |
| | a physician familiar | NonStick Irrigating | | bipolar | information |
| | with electrosurgery | Forceps sterile/ non- | | electrosurgical | such as |
| | in bipolar | sterile are intended for | | cutting and | operational |
| | coagulation for | use by a physician | | coagulation is | frequency |
| | general open | familiar with | | desired during | range |
| | surgery where | electrosurgery for | | surgery and are | |
| | coagulation of soft | bipolar coagulation | | intended to grasp, | |
| | tissue is needed. | and irrigation of tissue | | manipulate cur or | |
| | Adeor bipolar | for general surgery. | | coagulate selected | |
| | forceps must be | The bipolar forceps | | soft tissue. | |
| | operated with the | are used with the | | | |
| | following | bipolar output for | | | |
| | parameters: | standard | | | |
| | Frequency range | electrosurgical | | | |
| | between 300 kHz | generators. The | | | |
| | and 1,000 kHZ; | products are intended | | | |
| | maximum generator | for single use and are | | | |
| | operating voltage | provided sterile as | | | |
| | 600Vp. | well as non sterile. | | | |
| | | Products supplied non | | | |
| | The Adeor Medical | sterile must be | | | |
| | Non-stick Bipolar | cleaned, disinfected | | | |
| | Forceps have not | and sterilized prior to | | | |
| | been shown to be | their use by the | | | |
| | effective for tubal | validated cleaning, | | | |
| | sterilization or tubal | disinfection and | | | |
| | coagulation for | sterilization process. | | | |
| | sterilization | The bipolar forceps | | | |
| | procedures and | have not been shown | | | |
| | should not be used | to be effective for | | | |
| | for these | tubal sterilization or | | | |
| | procedures. | tubal coagulation for | | | |
| | The types of | sterilization | | | |
| | surgery intended | procedures and should | | | |
| | include: | not be used for these | | | |
| | ENT | procedures. The types | | | |
| | Gynecology | of surgery intended are | | | |
| | Urology | - General surgery - | | | |
| | General Surgery | Laryngeal coagulation | | | |
| | Neurosurgery | - Orthopedic | | | |
| | | coagulation - Thoracic | | | |
| | | coagulation - | | | |
| | | Neurosurgical | | | |
| | | coagulation - | | | |
| | | Gynecological | | | |
| Item | Adeor Medical | Faulhaber Pinzetten | CODMAN<br>VersaTru | OLSEN<br>Medical® | Comparison<br>to Predicate |
| | • Laryngeal<br>Surgery<br>• Orthopedic<br>Surgery<br>• Thoracic<br>Surgery | coagulation (except<br>for use in female<br>sterilization) -<br>Urological coagulation<br>- Ear-, Nose- and<br>Throat coagulation. | | | |
| Sterility | Gamma Irradiation/<br>Steam | Gamma Irradiation/<br>Steam | Gamma<br>Irradiation | Irradiation | Equivalent |
| Usage | Single-Use and<br>Reusable | Single use (K182773)<br>and Reusable<br>(K101080) | Single- Use | Single and<br>Reusable | Equivalent |
| Tip Material | Ag 800 (80% pure<br>silver) | Sterling Silver | Plated aluminum | Stainless Steel | Equivalent |
| Arm Material | Stainless Steel (ISO<br>7153) | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel<br>and Titanium | Stainless Steel | Equivalent |
| Arm Coating | Polyamide | Nylon | Polyamide | Ceramic-Metallic | Equivalent |
| Size (overall<br>length) | 5-10" | 8-12" | 7-9" | 7-9" | Equivalent |
| Size (distal<br>tips) | 0.2-1.5mm | 0.5-1.5mm | 0.5-1.5mm | 0.5-1.5mm | Equivalent |
| Packaging | PETG Tray, Tyvek<br>Lid | Foil pouch | PETG Tray,<br>Tyvek Lid | Tyvek/film pouch | Equivalent |
| Electrical<br>Safety<br>Testing | IEC 60601-2-2 | IEC 60601-2-2 | IEC 60601-1-2<br>IEC 60601-2-2 | IEC 60601-2-2 | Equivalent |
#### Table 1: Subject-Predicate Comparison
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## Non-Clinical Testing:
#### Electrical Safety
Electrical Safety Testing was performed on the Adeor Bipolar Forceps per IEC 60601-2-2: 2017 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. Isolation of active accessories, high-frequency leakage currents, high-frequency dielectric strength, and mains frequency dielectric strength testing was performed. Instruments did not show any signs of impairment or loss of mechanical function; therefore, testing was successfully completed.
#### Non-Clinical
#### Wear
The device is not manufactured from a novel material and does not contain articulating components. There is no concern for wear or debris.
#### Function
Drop testing was performed on the bipolar forceps to ensure that dropping the device will not cause damage to the device nor loss of functionality. Forceps were dropped multiple times and inspected for grasping capabilities, frequency output, and visual damage. All test articles met the acceptance criteria.
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## Mechanical Strength
Due to the high strength of the material and the low forces that the device may be subject to, there is no concern for mechanical strength of the forceps. Testing specific to the strength of the device is not necessary.
## System Testing
The Adeor forceps are identical to the predicate in design, materials, manufacturing, manufacturer and function. No further performance testing is required.
## Conclusion:
Based on the indications for use, technological characteristics, and comparison with the predicate device, the subject device has demonstrated substantial equivalence.
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