K200639 · Sejong Medical Co., Ltd. · GEI · Sep 29, 2021 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K200639
Device Name
LAP-iX
Applicant
Sejong Medical Co., Ltd.
Product Code
GEI · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Sep 29, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
LAP-iX is a sterile, single-patient-use electrosurgical accessory intended to conduct electrosurgical current for cutting and coagulation of tissue and/or to provide suction and irrigation functions to the surgical site.
Device Story
LAP-iX is a sterile, single-patient-use electrosurgical accessory for laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures. It connects to external electrosurgical generators and suction/irrigation pumps. The device features two handle designs (Pistol or Trumpet) and three interchangeable electrode tips (L-HOOK, J-HOOK, SPOON). It conducts high-frequency monopolar electrosurgical energy to the surgical site for cutting and coagulation; simultaneously, it delivers irrigation fluids and evacuates blood/body fluids to improve visualization. Operated by surgeons during surgery, the device allows for tissue resection and hemostasis. The output is the physical application of electrical energy and fluid management at the surgical site, directly affecting tissue state and surgical field clarity. Benefits include integrated functionality for cutting, coagulation, and site cleaning in a single tool.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Testing included sterilization validation (ISO 11737-1), shelf life (ASTM F 1980), biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5, -7, -10), and performance testing (air tightness, continuity, dielectric strength, HF leakage, tensile strength, button functionality, suction/irrigation efficacy, and thermal effect study).
Technological Characteristics
Monopolar electrosurgical accessory; Pistol or Trumpet grip handle; L-HOOK, J-HOOK, or SPOON electrode tips. Compatible with electrosurgical generators and suction/irrigation pumps (10mm suction, 7mm irrigation, 4mm electrode connectors). Electrical limits: <175Vrms, 100W. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993. Shelf life per ASTM F 1980.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing endoscopic and laparoscopic surgical procedures requiring soft tissue ablation, removal, resection, coagulation, and hemostasis, with concurrent suction and irrigation needs.
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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September 29, 2021
Sejong Medical Co., Ltd. % Priscilla Chung Regulatory Affairs Consultant LK Consulting Group USA, Inc. 1150 Roosevelt STE 200 Irvine, California 92620
Re: K200639
Trade/Device Name: LAP-iX Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device and Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEI Dated: July 22, 2021 Received: July 28, 2021
Dear Priscilla Chung:
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/cdth/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies coombination 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) K200639
Device Name LAP-iX
Indications for Use (Describe)
LAP-iX is a sterile, single-patient-use electrosurgical accessory intended to conduct electrosurgical current for cutting and coagulation of tissue and/or to provide suction and irrigation functions to the surgical site.
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# 510(k) Summary
(K200639)
This summary of 510(K) is being submitted in accordance with requirements of 21 CFR Part 807.92.
### Date:
### 1. Submitter/Applicant
Sejong Medical Co., Ltd. 11, Sinchon 2-ro Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do Republic of Korea 10880
Tel: +82-31-945-8191 Fax: +82-31-945-8190
# 2. U.S Agent/Contact Person
Priscilla Chung LK Consulting Group USA, Inc. 1150 Roosevelt STE 200, Irvine CA 92620 Phone: 714-202-5789 Fax: 714-409-3357 Email: juhee.c@lkconsultinggroup.com
# 3. Device
- Trade Name: LAP-iX ●
- Common Name: Electrosurgical Cutting and coagulation device and accessories ●
- Classification: Class II ●
- Classification regulation: 21 CFR 878.4400
- Product Code: GEI
### Predicate Devices: 4.
LAP-iX (K173112) by Sejong Medical Co., Ltd.
### ട. Description:
The LAP-iX provides suction or irrigation and conducts high-frequency monopolar electrosurgical energy from compatible electrosurgical generators to a surgical site during laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures.
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It delivers sterile irrigation fluids to surgical site and evacuates blood and body fluids from the surgical site to aid visualization. They are used during endoscopic, and laparoscopic surgical procedures to ablate, remove, resect, and coagulate soft tissue where associated hemostasis is required.
Depending on the shape of the handle, there are two types, PISTOL Type and TRUMPET Type. PISTOL Type has pistol grip handle design. TRUMPET Type has Trumpet grip handle design.
The electrode offers three types: L-HOOK, SPOON and J-HOOK Type. All three electrode types are compatible with the PISTOL Type and the TRUMPET Type. The L-Hook & J-Hook electrode tip has a sharp contact surface that facilitates cutting especially for thin and long tissue. The SPOON electrode tip is mainly used for large area tissue and also for hemostasis procedure as well.
The voltage should not exceed 175Vrms (300Ω standard), and set to minimum power (100W, 3002 standard). The connector of the subject device is compatible with all suction/irrigation pumps and electrosurgical generator in the market which have the connecting tubes or connectors of Ø10mm (Suction), Ø7mm(Irrigation) and Ø4mm(Electrode).
All equipment conforming to this specs can be used.
### Indication for use: 6.
LAP-iX is a sterile, single-patient-use electrosurgical accessory intended to conduct electrosurgical current for cutting and coagulation of tissue and/or to provide suction and irrigation functions to the surgical site.
### 7. Performance Data
Verification, validation and testing activities were conducted to establish the performance, functionality and reliability characteristics of the modified device. The device passed all of the tests based on pre-determined pass/fail criteria. We have referenced the following standards when developing and validating the subject device.
- · Sterilization Validation Test in accordance with ISO11737-1
- · Shelf Life Validation Test in accordance with ASTM F 1980
- · Biocompatibility Tests in accordance with ISO 10993
| Cytotoxicity | ISO 10993-5 |
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| Ethylene Oxide Sterilization<br>Residuals | ISO 10993-7 |
| Skin Sensitization | ISO 10993-10 |
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| Irritation | ISO 10993-10 |
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- · Performance Tests: Air tightness, Continuity, Dielectric Strength, HF Leakage Current, Tensile Strength, Cut & Coagulation Button Function, Electrode Cover, Suction & Irrigation Test, Thermal Effect Study
#### 8. Basis for Substantial Equivalence
The subject device described in this 510(k) has the same intended use and the same technical characteristics as the unmodified device (LAP-iX, K173112).
The subject device and the predicate devices are substantially equivalent, having the same indications for use and the technological characteristics. The modifications are changing banana jack to cable, adding Cut/Coag buttons, electrode length change, new electrode shape, tube length/material change, and also the link design change. Based on the test results submitted in this 510K, we conclude that these differences do not raise a question in safety and effectiveness and the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
#### 9. Conclusion
The new device and the predicate device are substantially equivalent in the areas of technical characteristics, general function, application, and intended use. The new device does not introduce a fundamentally new scientific technology, and the nonclinical tests demonstrate that the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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