K212911 · Medline Industries, Inc. · HFX · Nov 18, 2022 · Obstetrics/Gynecology
Device Facts
Record ID
K212911
Device Name
Konig Mogen Clamp
Applicant
Medline Industries, Inc.
Product Code
HFX · Obstetrics/Gynecology
Decision Date
Nov 18, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 884.4530
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Konig Mogen Clamp is an instrument used in a medical procedure to compress the foreskin of the penis during the circumcision of a male infant or child only.
Device Story
Manual surgical instrument; used by surgeons in healthcare facilities (hospitals, clinics, surgical centers) for male infant/child circumcision. Device consists of arm with locking mechanism; lock connected to lock bar via pin; spot-welded lock screw prevents loosening. Jaws separate to maximum 2.5 mm; chamfered/rounded edges minimize tissue injury. Device provides mechanical compression of foreskin during procedure. Reusable; requires pre-vacuum steam sterilization by user.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only: biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-17), cleaning/sterilization validation (ISO 17665-1, ISO 15883-2, ANSI/AAMI ST79), and performance testing (grip test, material analysis per ASTM E322-12, corrosion resistance per ASTM F1089-10, and hardness per ASTM E18-20).
Technological Characteristics
Reusable manual surgical instrument; stainless steel construction. Features locking mechanism with spot-welded screw; 2.5 mm maximum jaw opening. Standards: ASTM F 899-09, ISO 7153-1, ASTM E322-12, ASTM F1089-10, ASTM E18-20. Sterilization: pre-vacuum steam.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use in male infants or children undergoing circumcision to compress the foreskin. Intended for use by trained surgeons in healthcare facilities including hospitals, medical clinics, and surgical centers.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An obstetric-gynecologic specialized manual instrument is one of a group of devices used during obstetric-gynecologic procedures to perform manipulative diagnostic and surgical functions (e.g., dilating, grasping, measuring, and scraping), where structural integrity is the chief criterion of device performance. This type of device consists of the following:(1) An amniotome is an instrument used to rupture the fetal membranes. (2) A circumcision clamp is an instrument used to compress the foreskin of the penis during circumcision of a male infant. (3) An umbilical clamp is an instrument used to compress the umbilical cord. (4) A uterine curette is an instrument used to scrape and remove material from the uterus. (5) A fixed-size cervical dilator is any of a series of bougies of various sizes used to dilate the cervical os by stretching the cervix. (6) A uterine elevator is an instrument inserted into the uterus used to lift and manipulate the uterus. (7) A gynecological surgical forceps is an instrument with two blades and handles used to pull, grasp, or compress during gynecological examination. (8) A cervical cone knife is a cutting instrument used to excise and remove tissue from the cervix. (9) A gynecological cerclage needle is a looplike instrument used to suture the cervix. (10) A hook-type contraceptive intrauterine device (IUD) remover is an instrument used to remove an IUD from the uterus. (11) A gynecological fibroid screw is an instrument used to hold onto a fibroid. (12) A uterine sound is an instrument used to determine the depth of the uterus by inserting it into the uterine cavity. (13) A cytological cervical spatula is a blunt instrument used to scrape and remove cytological material from the surface of the cervix or vagina. (14) A gynecological biopsy forceps is an instrument with two blades and handles used for gynecological biopsy procedures. (15) A uterine tenaculum is a hooklike instrument used to seize and hold the cervix or fundus. (16) An internal pelvimeter is an instrument used within the vagina to measure the diameter and capacity of the pelvis. (17) A nonmetal vaginal speculum is a nonmetal instrument used to expose the interior of the vagina. (18) A fiberoptic nonmetal vaginal speculum is a nonmetal instrument, with fiberoptic light, used to expose and illuminate the interior of the vagina.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls). The device, when it is an umbilical clamp with or without a cutter, a uterine tenaculum which is sterile and does not use suction and is intended for single use, a nonmetal vaginal speculum, or a fiberoptic nonmetal vaginal speculum, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 884.9.(2) Class I for the amniotome, uterine curette, cervical dilator (fixed-size bougies), cerclage needle, IUD remover, uterine sound, and gynecological biopsy forceps. The devices subject to this paragraph (b)(2) are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter, subject to the limitations in § 884.9.
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November 18, 2022
Medline Industries, Inc. Jennifer Mason Regulatory Affairs Principal Three Lakes Drive Northfield, IL 60093
Re: K212911
> Trade/Device Name: Konig Mogen Clamp Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 884.4530 Regulation Name: Obstetric-Gynecologic Specialized Manual Instrument Regulatory Class: II Product Code: HFX Dated: October 7, 2022 Received: October 11, 2022
Dear Jennifer Mason:
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,
# Mark J. Antonino -S
Mark J. Antonino, M.S. 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 (if known) K212911
Device Name Konig Mogen Clamp
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Konig Mogen Clamp is an instrument used in a medical procedure to compress the foreskin of the penis during the circumcision of a male infant or child only.
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 [AS REQUIRED BY 21CFR807.92(c)]
#### Submitter / 510(k) Sponsor
Medline Industries, Inc. Three Lakes Drive Northfield, IL 60093 Registration Number: 1417592
#### Contact Person
Jenny Ly Regulatory Affairs Specialist Phone: 224-234-7457 Email: jly(@medline.com
Summary Preparation Date September 10, 2021
Type of 510(k) Submission Traditional
#### Device Name / Classification
Name of Device: Konig Mogen Clamp Proprietary Name: Konig Mogen Clamp Common Name: Circumcision Clamp Classification Name: Clamp, Circumcision Regulation Name: Obstetric-Gynecologic Specialized Manual Instrument Product Code: HFX Classification Panel: Obstetrics/Gynecology Regulatory Class: Class II Regulation #: 21 CFR 884.4530
#### Predicate Device
Medicon Mogen Circumcision Clamp K100916
#### Device Description
The Konig Mogen Clamp is an instrument used in a medical procedure to compress the foreskin of the penis during the circumcision of a male infant or child only.
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The Konig Mogen Clamp consists of an arm with a locking mechanism in order facilitate compression on the foreskin. The locking mechanism consists of a lock connected to a lock bar using a pin. The clamp is fixed with a spot welding point, which allows for a maximum opening of 2.5 mm. The edges of the closing area are chamfered and rounded to avoid tissue injury.
The Konig Mogen Clamp is a reusable instrument that is provided non-sterilyzed by the user. The Konig Mogen Clamp will be validated for use in pre-vacuum steam sterilization.
#### Indications for Use
The Konig Mogen Clamp is an instrument used in a medical procedure to compress the foreskin of the penis during the circumcision of a male infant or child only.
The Konig Mogen Clamp is intended for use in healthcare facilities, including hospitals, medical clinics and surgical centers, by surgeons of proper training and experience.
#### Summary of Technological Characteristics
| Device Characteristic | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Comparison<br>Analysis |
|-------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------|
| Product Name | Konig Mogen Clamp | Medicon Mogen<br>Circumcision Clamp | Different |
| 510(k) Reference | N/A | K100916 | Different |
| Product Owner | Medline Industries, Inc. | Medicon | Different |
| Product Code | HFX | HFX | Same |
| Intended Use | The Konig Mogen Clamp<br>is an instrument used in a<br>medical procedure to<br>compress the foreskin of<br>the penis during<br>circumcision of a male<br>infant or child. | The Mogen Circumcision<br>Clamp is an instrument used<br>in a medical procedure to<br>compress the foreskin of the<br>penis during circumcision of<br>a male infant or child. | Same |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 884.4530 | 21 CFR 884.4530 | Same |
| Design Features | Clamp and locking bar | Clamp and locking bar | Same |
| Design Configurations | In the open position, the<br>jaws are designed to<br>separate to a maximum of<br>2.5 mm. For safe clamping | In the open position, the jaws<br>are designed to separate to a<br>maximum of 2.5 mm. For<br>safe clamping the Medicon | Same |
| | | | |
| | the Konig Mogen Clamp<br>is locked with a defined<br>closing force. For safety<br>reasons, the lock screw of<br>the clamp is fixed with a<br>spot welding point in<br>order not to become loose. | Mogen Clamp is locked with<br>a defined closing force. For<br>safety reasons, the lock<br>screw of the clamp is fixed<br>with a spot welding point in<br>order not to become loose. | |
| Materials | Stainless Steel - corrosion<br>resistant | Stainless Steel- corrosion<br>resistant | Same |
| Performance<br>Specifications | Standards ASTM F 899-<br>09 and ISO 7153-1<br>Standard Specification for<br>Stainless Steels for<br>Surgical Instruments<br>ASTM E322-12 Standard<br>Test Method For Analysis<br>Of Low-Alloy Steels And<br>Cast Irons By Wavelength<br>Dispersive X-Ray<br>Fluorescence<br>Spectrometry<br>ASTM F1089-10 Standard<br>Test Method for Corrosion<br>of Surgical Instruments<br>ASTM E18 - 20 Standard<br>Test Methods for<br>Rockwell Hardness of<br>Metallic Materials | Standards ASTM F 899-09<br>and ISO 7153-1 Standard<br>Specification for Stainless<br>Steels for Surgical<br>Instruments<br>ASTM F 1089-10 and ISO<br>13402 Standard<br>Specifications for resistance<br>against corrosion and<br>autoclaving of Surgical<br>Instruments. | Different |
| Prescription vs. OTC | Prescription | Prescription | Same |
| Contact Durations | Surface Device<br>Breached or compromised<br>surface<br>Limited duration | Surface Device<br>Breached or compromised<br>surface<br>Limited duration | Same |
| Sterile vs. Non-Sterile | Non-Sterile | Non-Sterile | Same |
| Single Use vs. Reusable | Reusable | Reusable | Same |
| Sterilization Method | Steam sterilization | Steam sterilization | Same |
#### TARLE 1: COMPARISON OF PROPOSED AND PREDICATE DEVICES
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#### Summary of Non-Clinical Testing
Biocompatibility, cleaning and sterilization, performance, and physical properties testing was conducted on the Konig Mogen Clamp to demonstrate that the product meets its intended use.
| Study | Description | Results |
|------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|
| Biocompatibility | ISO 10993-5 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 5: Tests for In Vitro Cytotoxicity<br><br>ISO 10993-17:2002 Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 17: Establishment of allowable limits for leachable substances | The Konig Mogen Clamp was non-toxic. |
| Cleaning and Sterilization Testing | ISO 17665-1:2006 Moist Heat - Req. for the development, validation, and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices.<br><br>ISO 15883-2:2006 Req. and tests for washer-disinfectors employing thermal disinfection for surgical instruments (Used for the cleaning and thermal disinfection for reusable surgical instruments)<br><br>ANSI/AAMI ST79: 2017 Guide to steam sterilization and sterility assurance in health care facilities | No growth at the end of the incubation period. |
| Performance Testing | Custom Grip Test<br><br>ASTM E322-12 Standard Test Method For Analysis Of Low-Alloy Steels And Cast Irons By Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry<br><br>ASTM F1089-10 Standard Test Method for Corrosion of Surgical Instruments<br><br>ASTM E18 - 20 Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials | Test articles met the acceptance criteria. |
### Summary of Clinical Testing
Not applicable.
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#### Conclusion
In accordance with 21 CFR Part 807, and based on the information provided in this premarket notification, Medline Industries, Inc. concludes that the Konig Mogen Clamps are as safe and as effective for their intended use as the predicate device, Medicon Mogen Circumcision Clamp, under K100916.
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