CiRX Single use electrosurgical pencil with non-coated and coated electrode
K213786 · Ningbo Shun YE Medical Company, Ltd. · GEI · Jun 27, 2022 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K213786
Device Name
CiRX Single use electrosurgical pencil with non-coated and coated electrode
Applicant
Ningbo Shun YE Medical Company, Ltd.
Product Code
GEI · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Jun 27, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The monopolar electrosurgical pencil with electrode is used to deliver high frequency current to target tissue for cutting and coagulation.
Device Story
Monopolar electrosurgical pencil; delivers high-frequency alternating current to target tissue for cutting and coagulation. Consists of plastic handle, electrical cable, plug, and interchangeable electrode tip (blade, ball, needle, dermal). Operated by physician via push button, rocker switch, or foot switch. Used in conjunction with standard electrosurgical generator and patient grounding pad. Device directs current to heat tissue; provides surgical utility in clinical settings. Benefits include precise tissue management during electrosurgical procedures.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Comparative study performed on porcine liver, kidney, and muscle tissues to evaluate penetrating thermal tissue effects against the predicate device. Biocompatibility testing conducted per ISO 10993 (cytotoxicity, sensitization, intracutaneous reactivity, systemic toxicity, pyrogenicity). Electrical safety and EMC testing performed per IEC 60601 series.
Technological Characteristics
Monopolar electrosurgical pencil. Materials: ABS (handle), PVC (cable), stainless steel (electrode). Insulation: Kynar shrink wrap, ABS/HIPS overmold. Energy: High-frequency electrical current from external generator. Dimensions: 2.36mm conductive post diameter. Connectivity: Wired (3-5m cable, 1-pin or 3-pin plug). Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (ISO 11135). Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-2.
Indications for Use
Indicated for cutting and coagulating soft tissue using high frequency electrical current during electrosurgical procedures. For prescription use only.
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.
Predicate Devices
Single Use Electrosurgical pencil with non-coated and non-stick electrode (K192542)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Ningbo Shun Ye Medical Company, Ltd. Mr. Frank Yu Official Correspondent No.5 Industry Road, Zhangqi Industry Zone, Cixi Ningbo City , Zhejiang 315313 China
June 27, 2022
Re: K213786
Trade/Device Name: Single use electrosurgical pencil with electrode Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEI Dated: April 19, 2022 Received: April 28, 2022
Dear Mr. Yu:
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
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) K213786
Device Name
single use electrosurgical pencil with electrode
Indications for Use (Describe)
The device is to be used in combination with a standard electrosurgical generator to cut and coagniate soft tissus by means of high frequency electrical current during an electrosurgical procedure.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## SECTION 5
# 510(K) SUMMARY
Page 1 of 10
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### 510(k) SUMMARY
#### (Submitted As Required per 21 CFR 807.92)
## I. GENERAL INFORMATION
| Submitter Name: | Ningbo Shun Ye Medical Company, Ltd. | |
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| Establishment Registration<br>Number: | 3007593903 | |
| Submitter Address: | No. 5 Industry Road, | |
| | Zhangqi Industry Zone, Cixi, Ningbo City<br>315313 Zhejiang, China | |
| Submitter Telephone Number: | 011 - 86 - 574 - 6377 - 8018 | |
| Submitter FAX Number: | 011 - 86 - 574 - 6377 - 8028 | |
| Contact Person: | Frank Yu<br>General Manager | |
| Date Prepared: | October 2021 | |
## II.DEVICE IDENTIFICATION
| Proprietary Name: | Single use electrosurgical pencil with non-coated and non-stick<br>electrode; |
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| Common Name: | Single use electrosurgical pencil with electrode |
| Classification Name: | Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device and Accessories |
| Classification: | 21CFR 878.4400; Class II; Product Code GEI |
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### III.PREDICATE DEVICE
#### Table 1: Predicate device information
| Predicate device | 510k number | 510k holder | Clearance date |
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| Single Use<br>Electrosurgical pencil<br>with non-coated and<br>non-stick electrode | K192542 | Modern Medical<br>Equipment<br>Manufacturing Limited | 16-Jun-20 |
### IV.DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Single use electrosurgical pencil with electrode is a monopolar active device which consists of a conductive electrode tip, an insulated shaft and a conductive post. It directs high frequency alternating current to heat target tissue thereby bringing about cutting and coagulation during surgical procedures.
The electrosurgical pencil handpiece consists of a plastic handle, electrical cable and a plug. The switching modes are for "CUT" and "COAG" function. A socket in front of the pencil casing is used to allow the insertion of an electrode.
The electrosurgical pencil handpiece is available in 3 models, differing only in their button configuration: Push Button Electrosurgical Pencil (Model #: GDSA), Electrosurgical Rocker Pencil (Model #: GDSB), and Electrosurgical Foot Control (Model #: GDJA).
The electrode consists of a conductive electrode tip, an insulated shaft and a conductive post. The electrode tip may be blade, ball, needle and dermal tip. The electrode tip is either coated or noncoated. There may or may not be a heat shrink attached. There are 47 different types of electrodes.
The model number of each subjective device "Single use electrosurgical pencil with electrode" consists of two parts: the first four letters representing model number of the pencil, and the second part representing model number of the electrode. For example, model number: GDSA-DA-C66 is for Push Button Electrosurgical Pencil with Standard Blade 2.6". There are 141 different combinations of pencil and electrode.
The diameter of the conductive post is 2.36mm. The pencil with electrode attached is to be connected to a general high frequency electrosurgical generator by means of the electrical cable and is used in conjunction with a patient grounding pad during an electrosurgical procedure.
The switching method of this electrosurgical pencil may be push button, rocker switch or foot switch. The cable length of the electrosurgical pencil will be around 3m to 5m with 3-pins plug or 1-pin plug.
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The single use electrosurgical pencil with electrode has the same intended use and energy type as the predicate device. There are no technological differences, no changes to the principle of operation or the method of application.
## V.INTENDED USE/INDICATIONS
The monopolar electrosurgical pencil with electrode is used to deliver high frequency current to target tissue for cutting and coagulation.
This is identical to the intended use/indications of the predicate device.
| Compared items | Proposed device<br>(K213786)<br>Single use electrosurgical pencil<br>and non-coated and non-stick<br>electrode | Predicate device<br>(K192542)<br>Single use electrosurgical pencil<br>and non-coated and non-stick<br>electrode | Comments |
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| Intended use | The monopolar<br>electrosurgical pencil with<br>electrode is used to deliver<br>high frequency current to<br>target tissue for cutting and<br>coagulation | The monopolar<br>electrosurgical pencil with<br>electrode is used to deliver<br>high frequency current to<br>target tissue for cutting and<br>coagulation | same |
| Indication for use | To cut and coagulate soft<br>tissue by means of high<br>frequency electrical current<br>during an electrosurgical<br>procedure. | To cut and coagulate soft<br>tissue by means of high<br>frequency electrical current<br>during an electrosurgical<br>procedure. | same |
| Regulation<br>number | 21 CFR<br>878.4400 | 21 CFR 878.4400 | same |
| Product code | GEI | GEI | same |
| OTC or<br>prescription | For prescription<br>use | For prescription use | same |
| | | | |
| Energy delivery | High frequency electrical<br>current/energy | High frequency electrical<br>current/energy | same |
| Monopolar or<br>bipolar | Monopolar | Monopolar | same |
| Generator<br>Compatibility | To be used with a standard<br>electrosurgical generator<br>with footswitch control and a<br>standardreturn electrode<br>connection | To be used with a standard<br>electrosurgical generator<br>withfootswitch control and a<br>standard return electrode<br>connection | same |
| Design | Monopolar electrosurgical<br>pencil for cutting and<br>coagulation and with different<br>electrode tips as blade,<br>needle, and ball | Monopolar electrosurgical<br>pencil for cutting and<br>coagulation and with<br>different electrode tips as<br>blade, needle, and ball | same target<br>purpose |
| User Interface | Footswitch/Hand | Footswitch/Hand | same |
| Structure<br>Pencil<br>- Housing<br>- Cable<br>- Switching | ABS<br>PVC<br>Push button, rocker switch &<br>footcontrol | ABS<br>PVC<br>Push button, rocker switch<br>&foot control | The material used<br>and structure among<br>the proposed and<br>predicate devices are<br>very similar and do<br>not raise safety and<br>effectiveness issues<br>because those were<br>tested according to<br>IEC test and<br>biocompatibility<br>requirements |
| Electrode<br>- Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Same |
| - Length | 66mm, 70mm, 101mm,152mm<br>(blade)<br>65mm (angled blade) | 69 mm, 102mm, 152mm (blade<br>& needle) | Similar, length of<br>electrode does not<br>raise any safety and<br>performance issues |
| | 72mm, 101mm, 152mm (needle)<br>60mm, 66mm (angled needle)<br>60mm (dermal tip)<br>49mm, 50mm, 51mm,<br>132mm,133mm,134mm(ball) | 69-71mm, 105-107mm,135-<br>137mm (ball) | |
| Diameter | ~2.36mm | ~2.36mm | Same |
| Insulation<br>material | Kynar Shrink Wrap and/or<br>ABS/HIPS overmold | Polyolefin Shrink Wrap<br>and/or PTFE Shrink Wrap,<br>Or ABS/HIPS overmold | Similar. The proposed<br>electrode passes the<br>required tests according<br>to IEC60601-1 and<br>IEC60601-2-2 so there<br>are not any issues for<br>safety. |
| Electrode Tip<br>Configuration | Blade, Needle, Ball | Blade, Needle, Ball | Same |
| Electrode<br>coating | Teflon coat | Teflon coat | Same |
| Rated<br>accessory<br>voltage | 4kVp | 4kVp, 5kVp | Similar. The proposed<br>electrode passes the<br>required tests according<br>to IEC60601-1 and<br>IEC60601-2-2 so there<br>are not any issues for<br>safety and performance. |
| Sterilization | EO sterile | EO sterile | Same. EO sterilization<br>is validated according<br>to ISO 11135. |
| Shelf life | 3 years | 3 years | Same |
| Electrical safety | Comply with dielectric strength in<br>accordance with IEC60601-1,<br>IEC60601-1-2 & IEC60601-2-2 | Comply with dielectric strength<br>in accordance with IEC60601-1,<br>IEC60601-1-2 & IEC60601-2-2 | Same |
| Biocompatibility | Comply with ISO10993 | Comply with ISO10993 | Same |
### VI. PROPOSED/PREDICATE DEVICE COMPARISON
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### VII. SAFETY/PERFORMANCE TESTING
The following performance data are provided in support of substantial equivalence determination.
#### Performance testing
Performance testing was conducted for the proposed device in accordance with requirements of FDA's Guidance: Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Premarket Notification (510(k)) Submissions for Electrosurgical Devices for General Surgery (issued on March 9, 2020).
A study was performed to compare the penetrating thermal tissue effects of the Shun Ye Medical Electrosurgical Pencil to MMEO Electrosurgical Pencil. Test specimens used are listed as follows:
- Porcine Liver ●
- Porcine Kidney
- Porcine Muscle tissues
#### Biocompatibility testing
The biocompatibility evaluation for the single use electrosurgical pencil with electrode was conducted in accordance with the FDA Blue Book Memorandum #G95-1 "Use of International Standard ISO-10993, 'Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing," May 1, 1995, and International Standard ISO 10993-1 "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 1: Evaluation and Testing Within a Risk Management Process," as recognized by FDA. The battery of testing included the following tests:
- Cytotoxicity
- Skin sensitization
- Intracutaneous reactivity test
- Acute systemic toxicity
- Pyrogen Testing
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#### Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Electrical safety and EMC testing were conducted on the single use electrosurgical pencil with electrode. The product complies with the IEC 60601-1 and IEC60601-2-2 standards for safety, IEC 60601-1-2 standard for EMC.
The single use electrosurgical pencil with electrode was designed in accordance with the following standards:
| International Standard | Description |
|-----------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| IEC 60601-1, Edition 3.1 | Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1: General Requirements for Safety |
| IEC 60601-1-2 Edition 4.0 2014-02 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances - Requirements and tests |
| IEC 60601-2-2 Edition 6.0 2017-03 | Particular requirements for the safety of high frequency surgical equipment |
| ISO 11135-1: 2007 | Sterilization of Healthcare Products – Ethylene Oxide – Part 1: Requirements for the development, validation, and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices. |
| ISO 10993-7:2008 | Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 7: Ethylene Oxide Residuals |
| ISO 10993-12: 2012 | Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part12: Sample preparation and reference materials |
| ISO 10993-2:2006 | Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 2: Animal welfare requirements |
| ISO 10993-11: 2017 | Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 11: Tests for systemic toxicity |
| ISO 10993-5:2009 | Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity |
| ISO 10993-1:2018 | Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing with a Risk Management Process |
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#### CONCLUSION VIII.
There is no difference between the Single use electrosurgical pencil with electrode and the predicate device in terms of intended use, principle of operation, and the technology used for device performance. There is no new technology and no difference that would raise new or different questions of safety or efficacy. Therefore, we conclude that the devices are substantially equivalent.
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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.
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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.