K200264 · Chemence Medical, Inc. · MPN · Dec 17, 2020 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K200264
Device Name
Exofin High Viscosity Topical Skin Adhesive
Applicant
Chemence Medical, Inc.
Product Code
MPN · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Dec 17, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4010
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Exofin® High Viscosity Topical Skin Adhesive is intended for topical application only to hold closed easily approximated skin edges of wounds from surgical incisions, including incisions from minimally invasive surgery, and simple, thoroughly cleansed, trauma-induced lacerations. Exofin® High Viscosity Topical Skin Adhesive may be used in conjunction with, but not in place of, deep dermal sutures.
Device Story
Exofin® High Viscosity Topical Skin Adhesive is a sterile, monomeric 2-octyl cyanoacrylate liquid adhesive used for topical wound closure. It is supplied in a single-use aluminum tube with a polyethylene-based applicator tip featuring a connector, porous disk, and soft elastomeric brush. The device is applied by a clinician to the skin surface, where it polymerizes within minutes to form a film that holds skin edges together and acts as a microbial barrier. The increased viscosity is designed to prevent migration of the adhesive away from the wound site during application. It is intended for use in clinical settings for surgical and trauma wounds. The device provides a physical barrier to protect the wound site, aiding in healing by maintaining approximation of skin edges.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance evaluated per FDA Class II Special Controls Guidance. Testing included wound closure strength (ASTM F2458-05), adhesive strength (ASTM F2258-05), T-peel strength (ASTM F2256-05), lap-shear strength (ASTM F2255-05), heat of polymerization, hydrolytic degradation, viscosity, microbial barrier properties, applicator torque/expression force, and setting time. Biocompatibility testing per ISO 10993-1 included cytotoxicity, sensitization, intracutaneous irritation, acute systemic toxicity, pyrogenicity, and a 14-day rat study for systemic toxicity and local tissue response. No clinical studies were conducted.
Technological Characteristics
2-octyl cyanoacrylate monomer; D&C Violet #2 colorant. Single-use aluminum tube; polyethylene-based applicator tip (connector, porous disk, elastomeric brush). Sterilized via two-stage process (SAL 10^-6). Standards: ASTM F2458-05, F2258-05, F2256-05, F2255-05; ISO 10993-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for topical closure of easily approximated skin edges of surgical incisions, minimally invasive surgery incisions, and simple, cleansed, trauma-induced lacerations. May be used with deep dermal sutures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A tissue adhesive for the topical approximation of skin is a device intended for topical closure of surgical incisions, including laparoscopic incisions, and simple traumatic lacerations that have easily approximated skin edges. Tissue adhesives for the topical approximation of skin may be used in conjunction with, but not in place of, deep dermal stitches.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for this device is FDA's “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: “Tissue Adhesive for the Topical Approximation of Skin.” See § 878.1(e) of this chapter for the availability of this guidance document.(b)
*Tissue adhesive for non-topical use* —(1)*Identification.* A tissue adhesive for non-topical use, including adhesives intended for use in the embolization of brain arteriovenous malformation or for use in ophthalmic surgery, is a device used for adhesion of internal tissues and vessels.(2)
*Classification.* Class III (premarket approval). As of May 28, 1976, an approval under section 515 of the act is required before this device may be commercially distributed. See § 878.3 of this chapter.
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Build Correspondence
December 17, 2020
Chemence Medical, Inc.
Charnelle Thomas Director of Regulatory Affairs 200 Technology Drive Alpharetta, Georgia 30005
Re: K200264
Trade/Device Name: Exofin® High Viscosity Topical Skin Adhesive Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4010 Regulation Name: Tissue Adhesive Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MPN Dated: November 16, 2020 Received: November 17, 2020
#### Dear Charnelle Thomas:
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,
For Kimberly Ferlin, Ph.D. Assistant Director (Acting) DHT4B: Division of Infection Control and Plastic 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) K200264
Device Name Exofin® High Viscosity Topical Skin Adhesive
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Exofin® High Viscosity Topical Skin Adhesive is intended for topical application only to hold closed easily approximated skin edges of wounds from surgical incisions, incisions from minimally invasive surgery, and simple, thoroughly cleansed, trauma-induced lacerations.
Exofin® High Viscosity Topical Skin Adhesive may be used in conjunction with, but not in place of, deep dermal sutures.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| <span style="font-size: 10pt;">☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)</span> |
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| <span style="font-size: 10pt;">☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)</span> |
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## 510(k) Summary
This 510(k) summary is prepared in accordance with 21 CFR 807.92.
- 1. Submitter
| Submitted by: | Chemence Medical, Inc.<br>200 Technology Drive<br>Alpharetta, GA 30005-3926<br>Phone: 844-633-4583<br>Fax: 678-820-3320 |
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| Contact Person: | Charnelle Thomas<br>Director, Regulatory Affairs<br>Chemence Medical, Inc.<br>Phone: 678-690-0760<br>Email: cthomas@chemence.com |
| Date of Summary: | December 14, 2020 |
- 2. Device
| Device Proprietary Name: | Exofin® High Viscosity Topical Skin Adhesive |
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| Common or Usual Name: | Topical Skin Adhesive |
| Classification Name: | Tissue Adhesive (21 CFR 878.4010) |
| Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | MPN |
## 3. Predicate Device
Legally marketed devices to which equivalence is claimed:
| Device Name: | Exofin® High Viscosity Tissue Adhesive |
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| 510(k) Clearance: | K152476 |
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#### 4. Device Description
Exofin® High Viscosity Topical Skin Adhesive is a sterile liquid topical skin adhesive containing a monomeric (2-octyl cyanoacrylate) formulation for rapid polymerization, and the colorant D&C Violet #2 which aids in visualization during application. It is provided in a single-use, aluminum, collapsible tube fitted with a polyethylene-based applicator tip. The applicator tip consists of three components, a connector fitted with a self-puncturing cap, porous disk and soft elastomeric brush, used to apply and spread the adhesive evenly. The adhesive and applicator tip are packaged together in a polyethylene terephthalate glycol plastic blister pack and sealed with a labeled Tyvek® blister backer. When applied to the skin, the adhesive is distributed through the applicator tip in a syrup-like viscosity and polymerizes within minutes. The increased viscosity in Exofin® High Viscosity Topical Skin Adhesive is intended to reduce the risk of unintended placement of the adhesive during application due to migration of the liquid adhesive from the wound site. In-vitro studies have shown that Exofin® High Viscosity Topical Skin Adhesive acts as a barrier to microbial penetration when the adhesive film remains intact. Clinical studies were not conducted to demonstrate microbial barrier properties and a correlation between microbial barrier properties and a reduction in infection have not been established.
### 5. Intended Use
Exofin® High Viscosity Topical Skin Adhesive is intended for topical application only to hold closed easily approximated skin edges of wounds from surgical incisions, including incisions from minimally invasive surgery, and simple, thoroughly cleansed, trauma-induced lacerations. Exofin® High Viscosity Topical Skin Adhesive may be used in conjunction with, but not in place of, deep dermal sutures.
#### 6. Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Device
The technological characteristics of Exofin® High Viscosity Topical Skin Adhesive and the predicate device are similar. Both devices:
- are 2-octyl cyanoacrylate-based, rapid polymerizing, liquid adhesive formulations
- contain D&C violet #2 colorant to aid in visualization during application
- provide an applicator tip that comprises of a connector, porous disk and soft elastomeric brush
- polymerizes within minutes of application
- maintain skin edge approximation and provide a microbial barrier ●
- are sterilized by a two-stage process with a sterility assurance level of 10° ●
In addition to a change to the proprietary name, the differences between Exofin® High Viscosity Topical Skin Adhesive and the predicate include:
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- slight modification to the formulation ●
- increased viscosity ●
These differences do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness.
#### 7. Performance and Safety Data
Testing was performed in accordance with the FDA Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Tissue Adhesive for the Topical Approximation of Skin.
### Performance Testing
The following tests were performed on Exofin® High Viscosity Topical Skin Adhesive to demonstrate substantial equivalence:
- Wound Closure Strength (ASTM F2458-05) ●
- Adhesive Strength in Tension (ASTM F2258-05) ●
- T-Peel Adhesion Strength (ASTM F2256-05) ●
- Lap-Shear Strength (ASTM F2255-05) ●
- Heat of Polymerization ●
- Hydrolytic Degradation ●
- Viscosity
- Microbial Barrier Properties ●
- Applicator Torque Strength and Expression Force ●
- Setting (Tack-Free) Time ●
In these studies, Exofin® High Viscosity Topical Skin Adhesive met all performance criteria.
#### Biocompatibility Testing
The biological evaluation of Exofin® High Viscosity Topical Skin Adhesive was performed in accordance with ISO 10993-1. "Biological Testing of Medical Devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process " for a device intended for prolonged contact (>24 hours - 30 days) with breached or compromised skin surface. The results of the studies, listed below, demonstrate that Exofin® High Viscosity Topical Skin Adhesive is safe for its intended use.
- Cytotoxicity ●
- Sensitization ●
- Intracutaneous Irritation ●
- Acute Systemic Toxicity ●
- Pyrogenicity ●
- Systemic Toxicity Study and Local Tissue Response Following Full-Thickness Incisions in ● Rat, 14 days
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#### 8. Conclusion
Exofin® High Viscosity Topical Skin Adhesive was evaluated in accordance with the Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Tissue Adhesive for the Topical Approximation of Skin. Exofin® High Viscosity Topical Skin Adhesive is substantially equivalent to Exofin® High Viscosity Tissue Adhesive with regard to indications for use, mechanism of action and performance characteristics. Both devices contain the same principle chemical ingredient, 2-0ctyl cyanoacrylate. Both devices were shown to be equivalent in all performance and safety tests. Therefore, the slight change in formulation does not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness.
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