Desara TV EZ 3.0 System, Desara Blue TV EZ 3.0 System, Desara TV EZ 2.7 System, Desara Blue TV EZ 2.7 System
K211975 · Caldera Medical, Inc. · OTN · Nov 10, 2021 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K211975
Device Name
Desara TV EZ 3.0 System, Desara Blue TV EZ 3.0 System, Desara TV EZ 2.7 System, Desara Blue TV EZ 2.7 System
Applicant
Caldera Medical, Inc.
Product Code
OTN · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Nov 10, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 878.3300
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Desara TV EZ and Desara Blue TV EZ are intended to be used in females to position a mesh for treatment of Genuine Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI), mixed incontinence resulting from urethral hypermobility or intrinsic sphincter deficiency. The 3.0mm or 2.7mm surgical mesh instruments are intended to be used in surgical procedures for the insertion and placement of Desara TV EZ and Desara Blue TV EZ surgical mesh indicated for treatment of Genuine Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI), mixed incontinence resulting from urethral hypermobility or intrinsic sphincter deficiency.
Device Story
System consists of sterile, single-use monofilament polypropylene mesh sling and disposable stainless steel introducer (2.7mm or 3.0mm). Used in inpatient or outpatient clinical settings by physicians via transvaginal approach. Mesh includes integral sleeves, removable midline EZ tab indicator, and dilator tubes. Introducer facilitates mesh placement; all placement aids removed post-positioning, leaving only mesh as permanent implant. Provides pelvic support to treat female stress urinary or mixed incontinence. Benefits include surgical correction of incontinence symptoms. Device is manual; no electronic or software components.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is supported by mechanical bench testing and validation, including assessment of mesh thickness, knit characteristics, pore size, density, tensile strength, stiffness, flexural rigidity, tear resistance, burst strength, suture pullout, and junction strength. Biocompatibility testing performed per ISO 10993.
Technological Characteristics
Monofilament polypropylene mesh; stainless steel disposable introducer. Available in 2.7mm and 3.0mm diameters. Features include integral sleeves, removable midline indicator tab, and dilator tubes. Sterilized via Ethylene Oxide (ISO 11135, AAMI TIR28) to SAL 10^-6. Packaging validated per ASTM F1980 and BS EN 868-5.
Indications for Use
Indicated for females with Genuine Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) or mixed incontinence resulting from urethral hypermobility or intrinsic sphincter deficiency.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Surgical mesh is a metallic or polymeric screen intended to be implanted to reinforce soft tissue or bone where weakness exists. Examples of surgical mesh are metallic and polymeric mesh for hernia repair, and acetabular and cement restrictor mesh used during orthopedic surgery.
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November 10, 2021
Caldera Medical, Inc. Vicki Gail VP, Regulatory Affairs 4360 Park Terrace Drive Westlake Village, CA 91361
Re: K211975
> Trade/Device Name: Desara TV EZ 3.0 System, Desara Blue TV EZ 3.0 System Desara TV EZ 2.7 System, Desara Blue TV EZ 2.7 System Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 878.3300 Regulation Name: Surgical Mesh Regulatory Class: II Product Code: OTN, PWJ Dated: October 8, 2021 Received: October 12, 2021
Dear Vicki Gail:
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 Jessica K. Nguyen, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT3B: Division of Reproductive, Gynecology and Urology Devices OHT3: Office of GastroRenal, ObGyn, General Hospital and Urology Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number: K211975
Device Name Desara TV EZ 3.0 System, Desara Blue TV EZ 3.0 System Desara TV EZ 2.7 System, Desara Blue TV EZ 2.7 System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Desara TV EZ and Desara Blue TV EZ are intended to be used in females to position a mesh for treatment of Genuine Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI), mixed incontinence resulting from urethral hypermobility or intrinsic sphincter deficiency.
The 3.0mm or 2.7mm surgical mesh instruments are intended to be used in surgical procedures for the insertion and placement of Desara TV EZ and Desara Blue TV EZ surgical mesh indicated for treatment of Genuine Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI), mixed incontinence resulting from urethral hypermobility or intrinsic sphincter deficiency.
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary
| Date of Summary: | November 9, 2021 |
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| Applicant: | Caldera Medical, Inc.<br>4360 Park Terrace Drive<br>Westlake Village, CA 91361<br>P: (818) 879-6555<br>F: (818) 879-6556 |
| Contact: | Vicki Gail<br>VP, Regulatory Affairs |
| Trade Name: | Desara TV EZ 3.0 System, DesaraBlue TV EZ 3.0 System<br>Desara TV EZ 2.7 System, Desara Blue TV EZ 2.7 System |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | OTN<br>PWJ |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR§ 878.3300<br>21 CFR§ 884.4910 |
| Regulation Name: | Surgical Mesh |
| Common name: | Mesh, Surgical, Synthetic, Urogynecologic, For Stress Urinary<br>Incontinence, Retropubic or Transobturator<br><br>Instrumentation, Surgical Mesh, Urogynecologic, Stress Urinary<br>Incontinence |
| Classification Panel: | Gastroenterology/Urology |
| Predicate Device: | Desara® TV and Desara® Blue TV, 510(k) #K162201 (Primary)<br>Caldera Medical Surgical Mesh Instruments, #K172614 (Primary<br>Desara® One, 510(k) #K191416 (Reference) |
#### Description of Device:
The Desara TV EZ and Desara Blue TV EZ Systems are comprised of sterile, single-use midurethral slings used to provide support in the pelvic region to treat female stress urinary or mixed incontinence and a stainless steel disposable introducer in either a 3.0mm or 2.7mm diameter. The devices are intended to be used in females, via the transvaginal surgical approach in the in-patient or out-patient clinical setting.
Desara TV EZ and Desara Blue TV EZ slings are manufactured out of monofilament polypropylene yarn, which is knitted into a mesh. The devices include mesh placement aides consisting of: integral sleeves over the mesh, a removable EZ tab midline
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indicator and dilator tubes at each end of the device which attach to the 3.0mm or 2.7mm transvaqinal surqical introducer for placement of the mesh. All placement aids are removed after the device is positioned and only the mesh portion of the device remains as a permanent implant.
#### Intended Use of Device:
Desara TV EZ and Desara Blue TV EZ are intended to be used in females to position a mesh for treatment of Genuine Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI), mixed incontinence resulting from urethral hypermobility or intrinsic sphincter deficiency.
The 3.0mm or 2.7mm surgical mesh instruments are intended to be used in surgical procedures for the insertion and placement of Desara TV EZ and Desara Blue TV EZ surgical mesh indicated for the treatment of Genuine Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI), mixed incontinence resulting from urethral hypermobility or intrinsic sphincter deficiency.
#### Summary of Technological Characteristics
The Desara TV EZ devices differ from that of the predicate devices with the addition of a midline indicator tab and are packaged with a disposable instrument and are available in two sizes: 2.7mm and 3.0mm. The predicate devices were available in only one size and utilized a reusable instrument, available separate from the device.
The Desara TV EZ devices incorporate a change to the geometry of the dilator tube tip and diameter to accommodate the disposable instruments sizes, and remove the predicate designs suture loop and junction tip attachment to the dilator tube. Additionally, a slight tint was added to the protective mesh sleeve.
The Desara TV EZ and Desara Blue TV EZ implants are the same shape, overall size, are comprised from the same or similar raw materials, utilize the same mesh and utilize the same fundamental scientific technology as that of the predicate device. Desara• TV and Desara�Blue TV (#K162201).
The Desara TV EZ 3.0mm and Desara TV EZ 2.7mm surgical mesh instruments are the same general shape, similar overall size, comprised from the same or similar raw materials and utilize the same fundamental scientific technology as that of the predicate devices, Caldera Medical Surgical Mesh Instruments. (#K172614) and Desara One (#K191416).
### Performance Summary
The Desara TV EZ and Desara Blue TV EZ implants utilize the identical mesh material and knit as that of the predicate device. Desara TV and Desara Blue TV (#K162201). In accordance with the FDA's Guidance for the Preparation of a Premarket Notification for Surgical Mesh, the following mesh characteristics were assessed: mesh thickness, mesh knit characteristics, pore size, mesh density, tensile strength, mesh stiffness, flexural rigidity, tear resistance, burst strength, suture pullout and pyrogen levels.
### Biocompatibilitv
Desara TV EZ and Desara Blue TV EZ Systems biocompatibility testing is supported by passing testing results per the FDA guidance document "Use of International Standard ISO 10993 "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing" Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration, dated September 4, 2020 for both a permanent implant and limited use introducer.
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- . Mechanical/Performance Testing
The following testing was completed to demonstrate Desara TV EZ and Desara Blue TV EZ Systems function for their intended use:
- Dimensional characteristics ●
- Mesh thickness
- Mesh knit characteristics ●
- Pore Size ●
- Mesh Density .
- . Mesh Stiffness and Flexural Rigidity
- . Mesh Tear resistance
- Junction Strenath ●
- Suture Pull-Out ●
- Bend and Fatigue Retropublic ●
- . Torque and Tensile Strength
Results of both mechanical bench and validation testing demonstrate equivalent implant device function based upon the device intended use when compared to that of the predicate device, Desara TV and Desara Blue TV (#K162201).
Results of both mechanical bench and validation testing demonstrate equivalent introducer device function based upon its intended use when compared to that of the predicate devices Caldera Medical Surgical Mesh Instruments (#K172614).
### Shelf Life/Packaging
Shelf life including labeling, transportation and packaging integrity of Desara TV EZ and Desara Blue TV EZ Systems was validated per FDA Shelf Life of Medical Devices, dated April 1991, BS EN 868-5, Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices and ASTM F1980, Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of Sterile Barrier Systems for Medical Devices and has met all pre-defined acceptance criteria and regulatory requirements as that of the predicate devices, Desara TV and Desara Blue TV (#K162201), Caldera Medical Surgical Mesh Instruments (#K172614) and Desara One (#K191416).
- Sterilization
Sterilization of Desara TV EZ and Desara Blue TV EZ Systems was validated to SAL 10º in accordance with the FDA Guidance, Submission and Review of Sterility Information in Premarket (510(k)) Submissions for Devices Labeled as Sterile, dated January 2016, ISO 11135, Sterilization of health care products – Ethylene Oxide-Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices, and AAMI TIR28, Product Adoption and process equivalence for ethylene oxide sterilization and has met all pre-defined acceptance criteria and requlatory requirements.
#### Summary of Substantial Equivalence
The conclusions drawn from the non-clinical and clinical tests demonstrate that Desara TV EZ and Desara Blue TV EZ-Systems submitted herein are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices, Desara TV and Desara Blue TV (#K162201), Caldera Medical Surgical Mesh Instruments (#K172614) and Desara One (#K191416).
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