K212603 · Shandong Haidike Medical Product Co., Ltd. · GAR · Dec 22, 2021 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K212603
Device Name
Non Absorbable Surgical Nylon Suture
Applicant
Shandong Haidike Medical Product Co., Ltd.
Product Code
GAR · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Dec 22, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.5020
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Non Absorbable Surgical Nylon Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, the device can be left in place for a maximum of 7 days.
Device Story
Nonabsorbable monofilament surgical suture; composed of polyamide (PA 6/66) dyed with FD&C Blue No. 2. Supplied sterile via ethylene oxide. Available in USP sizes 6-0 through 2; lengths 45cm to 150cm; with or without attached needles. Used by clinicians for soft tissue approximation and ligation. Device provides mechanical wound closure; intended for short-term use (up to 7 days). Benefits include secure tissue approximation during healing phase.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Compliance verified via ASTM F88/F88M-15, ASTM F1929-15, ASTM F756-17, ISO 10993 series (genotoxicity, cytotoxicity, implantation, sensitization, systemic toxicity), and USP 43-NF38 standards (pyrogen, endotoxin, tensile strength, diameter, needle attachment).
Technological Characteristics
Monofilament polyamide (PA 6/66) suture; dyed blue with FD&C Blue No. 2 (<0.1% wt). USP sizes 6-0 to 2; lengths 45-150cm. Sterilized via Ethylene Oxide (EO). Complies with USP <861> (diameter), <871> (needle attachment), and <881> (tensile strength). Biocompatibility per ISO 10993.
Indications for Use
Indicated for general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation in patients requiring suture support for a maximum of 7 days.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Nonabsorbable polyamide surgical suture is a nonabsorbable, sterile, flexible thread prepared from long-chain aliphatic polymers Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 and is indicated for use in soft tissue approximation. The polyamide surgical suture meets United States Pharmacopeia (U.S.P.) requirements as described in the U.S.P. monograph for nonabsorbable surgical sutures; it may be monofilament or multifilament in form; it may be provided uncoated or coated; and it may be undyed or dyed with an appropriate FDA listed color additive. Also, the suture may be provided with or without a standard needle attached.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for this device is FDA's “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Surgical Sutures; Guidance for Industry and FDA.” See § 878.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.
{0}------------------------------------------------
Image /page/0/Picture/0 description: The image contains the logo of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). On the left is the Department of Health & Human Services logo. To the right of that is the FDA logo, which is a blue square with the letters "FDA" in white. To the right of the blue square is the text "U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION" in blue.
December 22, 2021
Shandong Haidike Medical Product Co., Ltd. % Diana Hong General Manager Mid-Link Consulting Co., Ltd P.O. Box 120-119 Shanghai. 200120 China
Re: K212603
Trade/Device Name: Non Absorbable Surgical Nylon Suture Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.5020 Regulation Name: Nonabsorbable Polyamide Surgical Suture Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GAR Dated: November 17, 2021 Received: November 18, 2021
Dear Diana Hong:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal
{1}------------------------------------------------
statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reportingcombination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-advice-comprehensive-regulatoryassistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
Sincerely,
Deborah Fellhauer, RN, BSN Acting Assistant Director 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
{2}------------------------------------------------
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K212603
Device Name Non Absorbable Surgical Nylon Suture
Indications for Use (Describe)
Non Absorbable Surgical Nylon Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, the device can be left in place for a maximum of 7 days.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
|-------------------------------------------------|
|-------------------------------------------------|
| <div> <span> ☒ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </div> <div> <span> ☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div> |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
CONTINUE ON A SEPARATE PAGE IF NEEDED.
This section applies only to requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
***DO NOT SEND YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE PRA STAFF EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW.***
The burden time for this collection of information is estimated to average 79 hours per response, including the
time to review instructions, search existing data sources, gather and maintain the data needed and complete
and review the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect
of this information collection, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to:
Department of Health and Human Services
Food and Drug Administration
Office of Chief Information Officer
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) Staff
PRAStaff@fda.hhs.gov
"An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of
information unless it displays a currently valid OMB number."
{3}------------------------------------------------
# 510(k) Summary
This 510(k) Summary is being submitted in accordance with requirements of Title 21, CFR Section 807.92.
The assigned 510(k) Number: K212603
- 1. Date of Preparation: 12/17/2021
- 2. Sponsor Identification
## Shandong Haidike Medical Product Co., Ltd. Tianfu Road, Dongcheng District, Shan County, 274300 Heze City, Shandong Province, China.
Establishment Registration Number: 3016426842
Contact Person: Lili Xu Position: Registration Manager Tel: +86-530-4660062 Fax: +86-530-4660055 Email: registration@suturescn.com
- 3. Designated Submission Correspondent
Ms. Diana Hong (Primary Contact Person) Ms. Ying Xu (Alternative Contact Person)
### Mid-Link Consulting Co., Ltd
P.O. Box 120-119, Shanghai, 200120, China
Tel: +86-21-22815850 Fax: 360-925-3199 Email: info@mid-link.net
{4}------------------------------------------------
#### 4. Identification of Proposed Device
Trade Name: Non Absorbable Surgical Nylon Suture Common Name: Nonabsorbable Polyamide Surgical Suture
### Regulatory Information
Classification Name: Suture, Nonabsorbable, Synthetic, Polyamide; Classification: II; Product Code: GAR; Regulation Number: 21CFR 878.5020 Review Panel: General & Plastic Surgery;
Indication for Use:
Non Absorbable Surgical Nylon Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, the device can be left in place for a maximum of 7 days.
Device Description
The proposed device is a nonabsorbable monofilament surgical suture which is supplied sterile. The proposed device will be offered in diameters ranging from USP size 6-0 through 2 and available in length varying from 45cm to 150cm with or without needles attached. The proposed device is dyed blue. The color additive is FD&C BLUE NO. 2, the weight percentage for color additive is less than 0.1%.
#### న. Identification of Predicate Device
510(k) Number: K151165 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.5020 Classification: II Product Code: GAR Review Panel: General & Plastic Surgery Product Name: Dafilon Nonabsorbable Polyamide Surgical Suture
#### 6. Non-Clinical Test Conclusion
Non clinical tests were conducted to verify that the proposed device met all design specifications as was Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate device. The test results demonstrated that the proposed device complies with the following standards:
- > ASTM F88/F88M-15 Standard Test Method for Seal Strength of Flexible Barrier Materials
- ASTM F1929-15 Standard Test Method for Detecting Seal Leaks in Porous Medical Packaging A by Dye Penetration
- > ASTM F756-17 Standard Practice for Assessment of Hemolytic Properties of Materials
{5}------------------------------------------------
- > ISO 10993-3:2014 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 3: Tests for genotoxicity, carcinogenicity and reproductive toxicity
- > ISO 10993-5:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity
- > ISO 10993-6:2016 Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 6: Tests for local effects after implantation
- > ISO 10993-7:2008 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 7: Ethylene oxide sterilization residuals
- > ISO 10993-10 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization
- > ISO 10993-11:2017 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 11: Tests for systemic toxicity
- > USP 43-NF38:2020 <151> Pyrogen Test (USP Rabbit Test)
- > USP 43-NF38:2020 <85> Bacterial Endotoxins Test
- > USP 43-NF38:2020 <881> Tensile Strength
- > USP 43-NF38:2020 <861> Sutures - Diameter
- > USP 43-NF38:2020 <871> Sutures - Needle Attachment
- Clinical Test Conclusion 7.
No clinical study is included in this submission.
{6}------------------------------------------------
#### Summary of Technological Characteristics 8.
| ITEM | Proposed Device | Predicate Device<br>K151165 | Remark |
|--------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|
| Product Code | GAR | GAR | Same |
| Regulation Number | 21CFR 878.5020 | 21CFR 878.5020 | Same |
| Class | II | II | Same |
| Indication for Use | Non Absorbable Surgical Nylon<br>Suture is indicated for use in<br>general soft tissue approximation<br>and/or ligation, the device can be<br>left in place for a maximum of 7<br>days. | Dafilon Nonabsorbable Polyamide<br>Surgical Sutures are indicated for<br>use in all types of general soft<br>tissue approximation and/or<br>ligation, including use in<br>cardiovascular, ophthalmic,<br>microsurgery and neurological<br>procedures | Similar |
| Structure | Monofilament | Monofilament | Same |
| Length | 45cm to 150cm | 3cm to 250cm | Different |
| Diameter | 6-0 through 2 | 11-0 through 5 | Different |
| Needle | With or without needles attached | With or without needles attached | Same |
| Duration of use | Up to 7 days | Permanent | Different |
| Performance Test | | | |
| Diameter | Comply with USP <861> | All characteristics meet USP | Same |
| Needle Attachment | Comply with USP <871> | Requirement | |
| Tensile Strength | Comply with USP <881> | | |
| Length | Not less than 95.0% of the length<br>stated on the label | Unknown | Different |
| Material | Polyamide (PA 6/66)<br>Stainless Steel Wires | Polyamide 6 and/or polyamide 6,6<br>300 or 400 series stainless steel | Same |
| Dyed, Un-dyed | Dyed | Dyed and Un-dyed | Different |
| Colorant | Blue<br>FD&C BLUE NO. 2<br>Weight percentage less than 0.1% | [Phthalocyaninato(2-)] copper or<br>logwood extract | |
| Sterile | Ethylene Oxide (EO) | Gamma Irradiation or Ethylene<br>Oxide (EO) | Different |
| Biocompatibility | | | |
| Cytotoxicity | The viability is not reduced to less<br>than 70% | | Same |
| Sensitization | The Magnusson and Kligman<br>grades is less than 1. | Comply with the requirement of<br>ISO 10993 | Same |
| Irritation | The erythema and edema grades is<br>less than 1.0 | Implantation (4 week) | Same |
| Implantation | No lesion at the implantation site | | Same |
## Table 1 Comparison of Technology Characteristics
{7}------------------------------------------------
| The irritation score is less than 1.0 | |
|---------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Systemic Toxicity | No animal died or abnormal behavior occurred. The weight loss not exceed 10% |
| Pyrogen | Temperature raise less than 0.5°C |
| Subacute Systemic Toxicity | No behavioral change or sign of toxicity was observed.<br>Clinical pathology parameter within the reference range.<br>No macroscopic changes in the viscera at necropsy.<br>Histopathology within normal histomorphological limits |
| Bacterial Reverse Mutation | No statistical significance for the number of revertant colonies between the test group and control group.<br>No statistically significant dose-effect relationship was observed |
| Gene Mutation | No concentration-related increase of mutant frequency. |
| Chromosome Aberration | No significant difference in the percentage of cells with structural aberrations between the test group and control group. |
| Hemolysis | Hemolytic index is less than 2% |
### Similar-Indication for Use
The indication for use for proposed device is not exactly same as the predicate device. The proposed device is just indicated for general tissue approximation and this indication can be covered by the predicate device. In addition, the longest duration of use for the proposed device is up to 7 days, while it the predicate device is permanent contact device per the contact duration. However, the biocompatibility test has been conducted on the proposed device and the test result showed that the material and colorant of the proposed device will not have an adverse effect when used for up to 7 days.
### Different - Length & Diameter
The length and diameter of the proposed device is different from the predicate device. However, the length and diameter of the proposed device is within the range of that of the predicate device. In addition, the performance test about the length and diameter has been conducted on the proposed device and test result shows that the length and diameter of the proposed device met the acceptance criteria.
{8}------------------------------------------------
### Different-Duration of Use
The duration of use for the proposed device is different from predicate device. The proposed device is a prolonged contact device, while the predicate device is permanent contact device. Although the duration of use is not same, the biocompatibility test has been conducted on the proposed device and the test result showed that the material and colorant of the proposed device will not have adverse effect.
### Different - Material & Colorant
The material and colorant of the proposed device is different from the predicate device. However, the biocompatibility test has been conducted on the proposed device and the test result showed that the material and colorant of the proposed device will not have adverse effect.
### Different - Sterile
The sterilization method of the proposed device is different from the predicate device. However, the EO sterilization method is also used by the predicate device.
#### 9. Substantially Equivalent (SE) Conclusion
The conclusions drawn from the nonclinical tests demonstrate that the proposed subject device is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as the legally marketed predicate device K151165.
Predicate graph will load when search results are available.
Embedding visualization will load when search results are available.
PDF viewer will load when search results are available.
Loading panels...
Select an item from Submissions
Click any panel, subpart, regulation, product code, or device to see details here.
Section Matches
Results will appear here.
Product Code Matches
Results will appear here.
Special Control Matches
Results will appear here.
Loading collections...
Loading
My Alerts
You will receive email notifications based on the filters and frequency you set for each alert.
Sort by:
Create Alert
Search Filters
Agent Token
Create a read-only bearer token for Claude, ChatGPT, or other agents that can call HTTP APIs.
Copy this now. It will not be shown again.
Connected apps
Apps you authorized through browser sign-in. Disconnecting revokes their access immediately.
Learn the FDA Browser
Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.