K220996 · Cnc Technologies · GEI · Feb 3, 2023 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K220996
Device Name
Duoblade
Applicant
Cnc Technologies
Product Code
GEI · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Feb 3, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Duoblade is intended for general electrosurgical applications, including cutting and coagulation, and (Models: DB1SEP, DB1SEP-H, DB1SEP-T, DB1SEP-TH) for removing smoke generated by electrosurgery when used in conjunction with an effective smoke evacuation system.
Device Story
Duoblade is a single-use, monopolar RF electrosurgical device used for cutting and coagulation. It features a blade and telescoping shaft, with some models including a suction lumen for smoke and fluid evacuation. Operated by a surgeon via integrated hand switch or external footswitch, it connects to a qualified electrosurgical generator. The device delivers RF energy to the operative site to achieve the desired surgical effect. Smoke evacuation models require connection to an external smoke evacuation system. By providing precise cutting and coagulation while simultaneously removing surgical smoke, the device assists the surgeon in maintaining a clear operative field, potentially reducing exposure to surgical plume and improving procedural efficiency.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Comparative thermal tissue damage study performed on porcine muscle, liver, and kidney models showed equivalent penetrative thermal damage/spread characteristics compared to the predicate device.
Technological Characteristics
Monopolar RF electrosurgical pencil with telescoping shaft. Materials: Coated aluminum blade, FEP tube. Sterilization: EtO (ISO 11135). Electrical safety: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-2. Biocompatibility: ISO 10993-1. Integrated suction lumen for smoke evacuation. Single-use.
Indications for Use
Indicated for general electrosurgical cutting and coagulation in surgical patients; specific models include integrated smoke evacuation for use with external smoke evacuation systems.
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
Valleylab™ Smoke Evacuation Rocker Switch Pencil and Accessories and Valleylab™ Telescoping Smoke Evacuation Rocker Switch Pencil (K182772)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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CnC Technologies % Wooseok Jeong Regulatory Affairs Consultant KMC, Inc. Room no. 1709, 123, Digital-ro 26-gil, Guro-gu Seoul. 08390 Korea, South
February 3, 2023
## Re: K220996
Trade/Device Name: Duoblade Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical Cutting And Coagulation Device And Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEI Dated: March 25, 2022 Received: April 4, 2022
## Dear Wooseok Jeong:
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 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,
Colin K. Chen -S
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
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K220996
Device Name Duoblade
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Duoblade is intended for general electrosurgical applications, including cutting and (Models: DBISEP, DB1SEP-H, DB1SEP-T, DB1SEP-TH) for removing smoke generated by electrosurgery when used in conjunction with an effective smoke evacuation system.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| <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> | |
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# 510(k) Summary
This summary of 510(K) - safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with requirements of 21 CFR Part 807.92.
Date: February 1, 2023
#### 1. Applicant / Submission Sponsor
CnC Technologies Address: E1101, GWANG MYEONG TECHNOPARK, 60, HAAN-RO, GWANGMYEONG-SI, GYEONGGI-DO, 14322, REPUBLIC OF KOREA Tel: +82-2-2083-2200 Fax: +82-2-2083-2203
#### 2. Submission Correspondent
WooSeok Jeong (Consultant, KMC, Inc.) Address: Room no. 1709, 123, Digital-ro 26-gil, Guro-gu, Seoul, 08390, Republic of Korea Tel: +82-10-7194-5723 Email: ws.jeong@kmcerti.com
#### 3. Device Identification
Trade/Proprietary Name: Duoblade Common Name: Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device and Accessories Classification Regulation: 21CFR 878.4400 Product Code: GEI Device Class: 2
#### 4. Predicate Devices
| | Predicate Device 1 | |
|---------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|
| Manufacturer | Covidien | |
| Device Name | Valleylab™ Smoke Evacuation Rocker Switch Pencil and<br>Accessories and Valleylab™ Telescoping Smoke Evacuation<br>Rocker Switch Pencil | |
| 510(k) number | K182772 | |
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## 5. Description
The Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device and Accessories (Model: Duoblade) is a single-use, monopolar RF device. It is designed to be used with the qualified Generator as part of the Surgery System. It can be operated with the integrated hand switch or a qualified Footswitch. The Duoblade consists of a single blade and telescoping shaft that can be configured in both standard and extended length. The finger grip also incorporates a suction lumen for the evacuation of smoke and fluids.
The models of of Duoblade are identified according to with/without a suction function (removing smoke).
- Suction function (Removing smoke): DB1SEP, DB1SEP-H, DB1SEP-T, DB1SEP-TH
- No Suction function (No removing smoke): DB1SP, DB1SP-H, DB1SP-T, DB1SP-TH
#### 6. Indications for use
The Duoblade is intended for general electrosurgical applications, including cutting and coagulation, and (Models: DB1SEP, DB1SEP-H, DB1SEP-T, DB1SEP-TH) for removing smoke generated by electrosurgery when used in conjunction with an effective smoke evacuation system.
## 7. Substantial Equivalence
The Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device and Accessories (Model: Duoblade) is substantially equivalent to the predicate device, Valleylab™ Smoke Evacuation Rocker Switch Pencil and Accessories and Valleylab™ Telescoping Smoke Evacuation Rocker Switch Pencil (K182772, Covidien). The following comparison table is presented to demonstrate substantial equivalence.
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K220996
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| | Subject Device | Predicate Device 1 (PD1) | Comparison |
|----------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | CnC Technologies, Inc. | Covidien | |
| Device Name | Duoblade | ValleylabTM Smoke Evacuation Rocker Switch Pencil<br>and Accessories and ValleylabTM Telescoping Smoke<br>Evacuation Rocker Switch Pencil | |
| 510(k) number | K220996 | K182772 | |
| Product Code | GEI | GEI | Same |
| Regulatory Class | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Indications for Use | The Duoblade is intended for general electrosurgical<br>applications, including cutting and coagulation, and<br>(Models: DB1SEP, DB1SEP-H, DB1SEP-T, DB1SEP-<br>TH) for removing smoke generated by electrosurgery<br>when used in conjunction with an effective smoke<br>evacuation system. | The smoke evacuation rocker switch pencil and<br>telescoping smoke evacuation rocker switch pencil are<br>intended for general electrosurgical applications,<br>including cutting and coagulation, and for removing<br>smoke generated by electrosurgery when used in<br>conjunction with an effective smoke evacuation<br>system. The pencil enables the operator to remotely<br>conduct an electrosurgical current from the output<br>connector of an electrosurgical unit to the operative<br>site for the desired surgical effect. | Same |
| Mechanism of<br>Action / Principle of<br>operation | RF Monopolar Energy | RF Monopolar Energy | Same |
| Maximum rated<br>accessory voltage | 4,500 Vpk | 5,550 Vpk | Rated<br>accessory<br>voltage<br>does<br>not<br>affect electrical safety<br>or performance. |
| Sterilization | EtO | Gamma | Different |
| Biocompatibility | External communicating device <24 hours, tested to<br>ISO 10993-1 | External communicating device <24 hours, tested to<br>ISO 10993-1 | Same |
| Blade Material | Coated Aluminum | Stainless Steel | Different |
| Integrated Suction | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Blade Dimensions<br>(Diameter x Length) | 3.0 x 11.0 mm | 2.6 x 17.0 mm | Different |
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# Technical Characteristics
1) Same Points between subject device and predicate device
| Item | Description |
|----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Product Code | The product code of the subject device is “GEI”. It is the same product code both subject device and predicate device. |
| Regulatory Class | The regulatory classification of the subject device is “Class II”. It is the same classification both subject device and predicate device. |
| Indications for Use | The Indications for Use is same. |
| Mechanism of<br>Action / Principle of<br>operation | The subject device uses RF Monopolar Energy. It is the same both subject device and predicate device. |
| Biocompatibility | The biocompatibility characteristics are same both subject device and predicate device. The subject device has passed the biocompatibility test |
| Integrated Suction | The subject device has suction function. It is same with the predicate device. |
#### 2) Different Points between subject device and predicate device
| Item | Description |
|-----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510(k) number | K number does not influence the safety and the performance of the subject device as well as does not influence substantial equivalence<br>between the subject device the predicate device. |
| Maximum rated<br>accessory voltage | The maximum rated accessory voltage of the subject device is "4,500 Vpk" and predicate device is "5,550 Vpk". But the rated accessory<br>voltage does not affect electrical safety or performance. We conducted the basic safety and essential performance according to the IEC 60601-<br>2-2 for subject device and the thermal effects on tissue test comparing the subject device and predicate device. The testing results show that<br>these differences do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness. (The related test reports are attached in this submission). |
| Sterilization | The sterilization method of the subject device is "EtO Sterilization" and predicate device is "Gamma Sterilization". We conducted sterilization<br>validation for subject device, the results show that these differences do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness. (The<br>sterilization validation report is attached in this submission). |
| Blade Material | The subject device is aluminum and the predicate device is stainless steel. We conducted biocompatibility test according to the ISO 10993-1,<br>the basic safety and essential performance according to the IEC 60601-2-2 for subject device and the thermal effects on tissue test comparing<br>the subject device and predicate device. The testing results show that these differences do not raise different questions of safety and<br>effectiveness. (The related test reports are attached in this submission). |
| Blade Dimensions<br>(Diameter x Length) | The blade dimension of the subject device is 3.0 x 11.0 mm (Diameter x Length), predicate device is 2.6 x 17.0 mm.<br>Although there are differences in dimensions, we conducted the basic safety and essential performance according to the IEC 60601-2-2 for<br>subject device and the thermal effects on tissue test comparing the subject device and predicate device. The testing results show that these<br>differences do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness. (The related test reports are attached in this submission). |
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# 8. Biocompatibility
The biocompatibility tests of patient indirect contact part (Blade, FEP Tube, Blade Adaptor) were performed in accordance with the following FDA recognized standards.
- ISO 10993-1: 2018 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process
- -ISO 10993-5:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity
- ISO 10993-10:2010 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
- ISO 10993-12:2012 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 12: Sample preparation and reference materials
- FDA Guidance Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process"
## 9. Sterility
The Duoblade is provided sterile, intended to be single-use. This product is EO-Sterilization in accordance with ISO 11135.
The sterilization test was performed in accordance with the following FDA recognized standards.
- -ISO 11135:2014: Sterilization of health-care products - Ethylene oxide - Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical device
- ISO 10993-7:2008: Biological evaluation of medical device-Part7 Ethylene oxide sterilization residuals
# 10. Shelf Life
The shelf life of the subject device is 3 years.
The validation report of the subject device shows that the difference in the shelf life does not influence the quality performance of the packaging based on the result of confirmation of physical and chemical stability and effectiveness through accelerated aging test of the samples. The validation report is provided in this submission file.
The shelf life method has been validated in accordance with the following standards.
- ASTM F1980-16: Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of Sterile Barrier Systems for -Medical Devices
- -ASTM F88/F88M-15: Standard Test Method for Seal Strength of Flexible Barrier Materials
- -ISO 11607-1:2019: Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 1: Requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems and packaging systems
- ISO 11607-2:2019: Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices Part 2: -Validation requirements for forming, sealing and assembly processes
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## 11. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electrical Safety
The Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electrical Safety tests were performed in accordance with the following FDA recognized standards.
- AAMI ES60601-1:2005/(R)2012 and A1:2012, C1:2009/(R)2012 and -ANSI A2:2010/(R)2012 (Consolidated Text), Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance (IEC 60601-1:2005, MOD)
- -IEC 60601-2-2:2017, Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-2: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of high frequency surgical equipment and high frequency surgical accessories
- -IEC 60601-1-2:2014+A1:2020, Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances - Requirements and tests
#### 12. Performance Test - Thermal effects on tissue
The purpose of this study was to compare penetrating thermal tissue damage/spread associated with the subject device and predicate device using the fresh extirpated porcine muscle, liver and kidney model.
In results of histopathological examination, evidence of wound healing and thermal burn in incision site was evaluated. Although there were no significant differences between the positive control device and test device administered sites on every group, in liver under some conditions and kidney under most conditions, the midline depth and width of the test device application sites showed low tendency compared to positive control device application sites. Therefore, positive control and test article administered group assumed to have no difference in wound coagulation necrosis of incision sites.
In conclusion, the test device was considered to have the equivalent penetrative thermal tissue damage/spread characteristics compared to the positive control device.
#### 13. Clinical Test
No clinical studies were considered for this submission.
## 14. Conclusion
In comparing between the subject device and the predicate device, there are the same product code, regulatory classification, indications for use, principle of operation, biocompatibility, integrated suction. Although the maximum rated accessory voltage, sterilization, blade material and blade dimensions are difference, the related reports are supported to the safety and effectiveness of the subject device.
Therefore, we conclude that the different characteristics do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness, and thus the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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