ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw, 25 cm Shaft Length, ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw, 37 cm Shaft Length, ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw, 45 cm Shaft Length
K201066 · Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC · GEI · Jan 22, 2021 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K201066
Device Name
ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw, 25 cm Shaft Length, ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw, 37 cm Shaft Length, ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw, 45 cm Shaft Length
Applicant
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC
Product Code
GEI · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Jan 22, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers are bipolar electrosurgical instruments for use with an electrosurgical generator. They are intended for use during open or laparoscopic surgical procedures to cut and seal vessels, and to cut, grasp and dissect tissue during surgery. Indications for use include open and laparoscopic general, gynecological, urologic, thoracic, and ENT surgical procedures or any procedure where vessel ligation (cutting and sealing), tissue grasping, dissection, and division of vessels, lymphatics, and tisue bundles is performed (e.g. bowel resections, hysterectomies, gall bladder procedures, Nissen Fundoplication, adhesiolysis, and oophorectomies). The devices can be used on vessels up to and bundles as large as will fit in the jaws of the instruments. The ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers have not been shown to be effective for tubal sterilization or tubal coagulation for sterilization procedures. Do not use this system for these procedures.
Device Story
Sterile, single-use bipolar electrosurgical instrument; used in open or laparoscopic surgery; operated by surgeons. Device consists of grip housing, rotating shaft, curved jaw, and integrated knife. Connects to Ethicon Generator G11. Surgeon activates energy via hand button or foot pedal to coagulate and transect vessels up to 7mm; jaws grasp and hold tissue. Device provides mechanical compression via handle closure. Output is thermal energy for vessel sealing and mechanical cutting. Benefits include efficient vessel ligation and tissue dissection in various surgical specialties. Device is used in OR settings.
Clinical Evidence
No human clinical data. Evidence consists of bench testing (burst pressure, mechanical strength) and pre-clinical animal studies (acute and 30-day chronic survival in porcine models). Animal studies compared subject device to predicate, evaluating vessel sealing and tissue effects on vessels/pedicles up to 7mm. Results demonstrated performance equivalent to predicate.
Technological Characteristics
Bipolar electrosurgical instrument; 5.5mm shaft diameter; curved jaw (24mm length, 5mm width). RF output: 120W max, 90 Vrms, 3 Amps. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (SAL 10^-6). Connectivity: Hardwired to Ethicon Generator G11 (software v2016-1 or later). Materials evaluated per ISO 10993-1. Complies with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-2, and IEC 60601-1-2.
Indications for Use
Indicated for open and laparoscopic general, gynecological, urologic, thoracic, and ENT surgical procedures requiring vessel ligation, tissue grasping, dissection, and division of vessels, lymphatics, and tissue bundles up to 7mm. Contraindicated for tubal sterilization or tubal coagulation.
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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January 22, 2021
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC % Kweku Biney Senior Regulary Affairs Program Lead Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. 4545 Creek Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
Re: K201066
Trade/Device Name: ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers, Curved Jaw, 25 cm Shaft Length, ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers, Curved Jaw, 37 cm Shaft Length, ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers, Curved Jaw, 45 cm Shaft Length Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device and Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEI Dated: December 17, 2020 Received: December 21, 2020
Dear Kweku Biney:
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/cdrl/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) K201066
#### Device Name
ENSEAL® X1 Tissue Sealers, Curved Jaw, 25 cm shaft length ENSEAL® X1 Tissue Sealers, Curved Jaw, 37 cm shaft length ENSEAL® X1 Tissue Sealers, Curved Jaw, 45 cm shaft length
Indications for Use (Describe)
The ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers are bipolar electrosurgical instruments for use with an electrosurgical generator. They are intended for use during open or laparoscopic surgical procedures to cut and seal vessels, and to cut, grasp and dissect tissue during surgery.
Indications for use include open and laparoscopic general, gynecological, urologic, thoracic, and ENT surgical procedures or any procedure where vessel ligation (cutting and sealing), tissue grasping, dissection, and division of vessels, lymphatics, and tisue bundles is performed (e.g. bowel resections, hysterectomies, gall bladder procedures, Nissen Fundoplication, adhesiolysis, and oophorectomies). The devices can be used on vessels up to and bundles as large as will fit in the jaws of the instruments.
The ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers have not been shown to be effective for tubal sterilization or tubal coagulation for sterilization procedures. Do not use this system for these procedures.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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## 510(k) Summary
#### Company Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC 475 Calle C Guaynabo, PR 00969
Contact Kweku Biney Senior Regulatory Affairs Program Lead Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Telephone: (513) 337-3135 Email: kbiney@its.jnj.com
Date Prepared January 21, 2021
# Device Name
Trade Name: ENSEAL® X1 Tissue Sealers, Curved Jaw, 25 cm shaft length ENSEAL® X1 Tissue Sealers, Curved Jaw, 37 cm shaft length ENSEAL® X1 Tissue Sealers, Curved Jaw, 45 cm shaft length
Common Name: Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulating Instruments
Note: The name ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer(s) as used in this submission refers to the curved jaw version of the device on the ENSEAL X1 platform.
## Classification Name
- · Electrosurgical. Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories (21 CFR 878.4400. Product Code GEI)
- · Electrocautery, Gynecologic and Accessories (21 CFR 884.4120, Product Code HGI)
## Regulatory Class
Class II
# Predicate Device
ENSEAL G2 Tissue Sealers initially cleared under K112033 on November 8, 2011 and last cleared under K131435 on October 3, 2013 as part of the ENSEAL Tissue Sealing Devices
## Reference Device
ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer cleared under K172580 on November 20, 2017. ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer cleared under K172580 on November 20, 2017. The K172580 submission included both straight and curved jaw versions of the device.
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# Device Description
The ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer instrument is a sterile. single patient use surgical instrument to coagulate and transect vessels up to and including 7 mm in diameter, tissue and/or vascular bundles. This device is for soft tissue only. The instrument consists of a grip housing assembly, a rotating shaft, a moveable jaw, and a knife. The instrument shaft can be rotated 360° to facilitate visualization and enable easy access to targeted tissue. The jaws are in a normally-opened position and can be partially or fully closed by squeezing the closing handle. The jaws are designed for grasping and holding targeted tissue when clamped. The ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer has separate seal and cut capabilities. The lower jaw of the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer can be used in the open or closed position to deliver energy based on the electrode configuration and jaw design. Bipolar energy is delivered when the SEAL button or the MIN foot pedal is pressed. The power cord is permanently attached to the device and connects the instrument to the generator. The ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer instrument is designed for use exclusively with the Ethicon Generator G11 (GEN11) software version 2016-1 or later, packaged separately.
# Indication for Use
The ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers are bipolar electrosurgical instruments for use with an electrosurgical generator. They are intended for use during open or laparoscopic surgical procedures to cut and seal vessels, and to cut, grasp and dissect tissue during surgery. Indications for use include open and laparoscopic general, gynecological, urologic, thoracic, and ENT surgical procedures or any procedure where vessel ligation (cutting and sealing), tissue grasping, dissection, and division of vessels, lymphatics, and tissue bundles is performed (e.g. bowel resections, hysterectomies, gall bladder procedures, Nissen Fundoplication, adhesiolysis, and oophorectomies). The devices can be used on vessels up to and including 7 mm and bundles as large as will fit in the jaws of the instruments. The ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers have not been shown to be effective for tubal sterilization or tubal coagulation for sterilization procedures. Do not use this system for these procedures.
# Technological Characteristics
The ENSEAL® X1 Tissue Sealers are the same as the predicate device in that they are electrosurgical bipolar vessel sealing instruments used to cut and seal vessels, grasp and dissect tissues during surgery and utilize the same technology. Differences with the device as compared to the predicate device within this submission include separate energy and cut button, ergonomic differences, jaws configuration (different patient contact materials), steps for use and separate seal and cut functionality.
| Characteristic/<br>Specification | ENSEAL X1 Tissue<br>Sealers (Curved Jaw)<br>(Subject device) | ENSEAL G2 Tissue<br>Sealers<br>(Predicate device) | ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer<br>(Curved and straight Jaw)<br>(Reference device) |
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| Sterility Method | Ethylene Oxide<br>Sterilization | Gamma Irradiation (Co60) | Ethylene Oxide<br>Sterilization |
| Sterility Assurance Level<br>(SAL) | 10-6 | Same | Same |
# Device Comparison Table: Technology and Performance Specifications
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| Characteristic/<br>Specification | ENSEAL X1 Tissue<br>Sealers (Curved Jaw)<br>(Subject device) | ENSEAL G2 Tissue<br>Sealers<br>(Predicate device) | ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer<br>(Curved and straight Jaw)<br>(Reference device) |
| Patient Use | Single Use | Same | Same |
| Radiofrequency (RF)<br>Max Power | 120 Watts | 45 Watts | 120 Watts |
| RF Max Voltage | 90 Vrms | 85 Vrms | 90 Vrms |
| RF Max Current | 3 Amps | 1.4 Amps | 3 Amps |
| RF Electrosurgical<br>Output | Bipolar, no neutral<br>electrode | Same | Same |
| Shaft Diameter | 5.5 mm | Same | same |
| Jaw Types | Curved | Curved | Curved |
| Jaw Length | Curved: 24 mm | Curved: 19 mm | 24 mm |
| Jaw Width | Curved: 5 mm | Curved: 3 mm | 5 mm |
| Shaft Lengths | 25, 37 & 45 cm | 14, 25, 35 & 45 cm | 25, 37 & 45 cm |
| Jaw compression<br>mechanism | Compression is provided<br>by closing the handle | Compression is provided<br>as the I-BLADE is<br>advanced | Compression is provided by<br>closing the handle |
| Packaging | Rigid blister and Tyvek | Same | Same |
| Energy Activation<br>Method | Foot or Hand Switch | Same | Same |
| Vessel Seal Performance | 240 mmHg<br>Burst Pressure | Same | Same |
| Maximum Indicated<br>Vessel Size | 7 mm | Same | Same |
| Handle Type | Ergonomic 'Squeeze'<br>Grip | Same | Same |
| Handle Type / Latch<br>function | Latch at full closure | No latch at full closure | Latch at full closure |
# Performance Data
Bench testing and laboratory evaluations in an animal model including acute and 30-day chronic survival studies were conducted to demonstrate that the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer performs as intended.
## Biocompatibility testing
The biocompatibility of materials used in the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers were evaluated based on ISO 10993-1: "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 1: Evaluation and Testing" and on FDA guidance "Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process" issued on June 16, 2016.
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# Electromagnetic Compatibility and Electrical Safety
Electrical safety and EMC testing were conducted on the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers; the system complies with IEC 60601-1-2 for electromagnetic compatibility and IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-2-2 for electrical safety.
## Sterilization/Shelf-Life
The ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers were validated to achieve a sterility assurance level of 10-6 using Ethylene Oxide per ISO 11135. The designated shelf-life for the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer is 5-years.
## Mechanical Testing
The following mechanical testing were carried out to verify that the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers performed as expected:
- Axial Jaw Retention Strength
- Compression System Stress Test ●
- Hinge Pin Weld Strength ●
The results of the mechanical testing demonstrated the ability of the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers to perform as expected and risks associated with mechanical failures is minimized.
## Bench Testing
Sealed vessel burst pressure test was evaluated for the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers to support substantial equivalence to the predicate device. The bench testing involved evaluation of the devices performance and ability to seal and divide vessels up to 7 mm. Porcine arteries were used in this testing. The left and right burst values, standard deviation and the mean were recorded. Data generated from the bench testing met the predetermined acceptance criteria.
### Acute Animal Testing
Testing was performed in an acute porcine study with the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers versus the predicate device to investigate differences in the tissue effects when using the subject device and the predicate device. Moreover, the acute testing involved evaluation of the devices performance and ability to seal and divide vessels up to and including 7 mm. The acute testing was performed in four animals for each device targeting arteries, veins and vessel pedicles less than or equal to 7mm in diameter. The results of the acute study demonstrated the ability of the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers to perform as well as the legally identified predicate device.
### Chronic/ Survival Animal Testing
Testing was performed in a chronic survival study with the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers vs. the predicate device to investigate differences in the tissue effects between the subject device and the predicate device. Moreover, the survival testing involved evaluation of the devices performance and ability to seal and divide vessels up to and including 7 mm. The 30 (±2) day survival testing was performed in ten animals for each device targeting arteries, veins and vessel pedicles less than or equal to 7mm in diameter. The results of the survival study
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demonstrated the ability of the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealers to perform as well as the historical performance of the legally identified predicate device.
## Clinical Testing
This premarket notification does not rely on human clinical trial data to demonstrate substantial equivalence.
### Conclusion
The results of the bench and pre-clinical animal testing performed demonstrate that the ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer is substantially equivalent to the identified predicate device for requested intended use.
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