K222293 · Urocure, LLC · OTN · Sep 21, 2022 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K222293
Device Name
ArcSP Suprapubic Sling System
Applicant
Urocure, LLC
Product Code
OTN · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Sep 21, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 878.3300
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Implantable Sling intended to treat female stress urinary incontinence resulting from urethral hypermobility and/or intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD).
Device Story
ArcSP Suprapubic Sling System is a surgical mesh device for treating female stress urinary incontinence. System comprises a knitted polypropylene mesh with integrated bioresorbable suture, plastic insertion sheaths, and two stainless-steel needle delivery assemblies. Device is used in a clinical setting by a physician. During surgery, needles facilitate placement of the sling mid-urethra via a suprapubic approach. The mesh and suture are permanently implanted to provide support to the urethra, addressing hypermobility or intrinsic sphincter deficiency. The delivery needles are single-use tools and are not implanted. The device functions by providing mechanical support to the urethra, which helps restore continence and improve patient quality of life.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Performance specifications including dimensional, needle functional, sling functional, fatigue, tensile, packaging, usability, distribution, and biocompatibility testing were conducted or leveraged from the predicate.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: knitted polypropylene mesh, bioresorbable suture, stainless-steel needles, plastic sheaths. Energy: None (mechanical). Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (EO), SAL 10^-6. Form factor: Single-use sterile kit with delivery needles and sheathed mesh. Biocompatibility: ISO 10993-1:2009 compliant.
Indications for Use
Indicated for placement mid-urethra in females for treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) resulting from urethral hypermobility and/or intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD).
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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September 21, 2022
UroCure LLC % Denise Lenz Regulatory Consultant Libra Medial, Inc. 8401 73rd Ave N. Suite 63 Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
K222293 Re:
> Trade/Device Name: ArcSP Suprapubic Sling System Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 878.3300 Regulation Name: Surgical Mesh Regulatory Class: II Product Code: OTN Dated: August 31, 2022 Received: September 6, 2022
Dear Denise Lenz:
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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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 (if known) K22293
Device Name ArcSP Suprapubic Sling System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The ArcSP Suprapubic Sling System is indicated to be placed at the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence (SUI) resulting from urethral hypermobility and/or intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD).
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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#### 7 510(K) SUMMARY
### 7.1 ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Date of Summary Preparation: July 29, 2022
#### 7.2 SUBMITTER INFORMATION
John Nealon Submitter UroCure, LLC 701 North 3rd Street, Suite 110, Minneapolis, MN 55401 Phone: 612-850-6814 Email: john.nealon(@urocure.com
#### 7.3 CONTACT INFORMATION
| Primary Submission Contact | Denise Lenz |
|------------------------------|---------------------------|
| | Regulatory Consultant, |
| | Libra Medical Inc. |
| | Phone: 763-232-3701 |
| | Email: dlenz@libramed.com |
| Secondary Submission Contact | Sew-Wah Tay, PhD |
| Secondary Submission Contact | Sew-Wah Tay, PhD<br>Regulatory Consultant,<br>Libra Medical Inc.<br>Phone: 612-801-6782<br>Email: swtay@libramed.com |
|------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
#### DEVICE INFORMATION 7.4
| Trade Name | ArcSP Suprapubic Sling System |
|--------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|
| Common Name | Urinary sling |
| Classification Name | Surgical Mesh |
| Classification Regulation | 878.3300 |
| Class | II |
| Panel | Gastroenterology/Urology |
| Product Code | OTN |
| Prior Regulatory Submissions<br>for Device | None |
### 7.5 510(K) TYPE AND REASON FOR SUBMISSION
This 510(k) is a Special 510(k) and is submitted to obtain marketing clearance for the ArcSP Suprapubic Sling System, a modification to the delivery device for the predicate ArcTV
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Transyaginal Sling. The implantable portion of the device is identical to the predicate (ArcTV), with the delivery tool being the only difference from the predicate. ArcTV.
### 7.6 PREDICATE DEVICE
The predicate is ArcTV Transvaginal Sling System (K183134).
#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION 7.7
The ArcSP Suprapubic Sling System consists of the following:
- 1 ArcSP Sling with bio-resorbable Suture with plastic sheath ●
- 2 ArcSP Handle and Needle Delivery Assemblies .
The Handle and Needle delivery assembly is a sterile, single-use system, consisting of a two curved, stainless-steel Needles with attached Handles. The conical tip of each delivery Needle is designed to allow for passage through tissue. The Needles are a tool and together with the Sling Connectors and Sheaths, facilitate placement of the Sling and are not implanted.
The ArcSP Sling assembly is identical to the predicate. ArcTV Sling assembly and includes one knitted polypropylene mesh with an integrated bioresorbable Suture, two removable plastic insertion Sheaths, and two Sling Connectors. The Suture is an integral feature of the Mesh. The integrated Suture helps to minimize deformation of the mesh during sling insertion and placement and allows for adjustment of the Sling after removal of the Sheaths. The two plastic Sheaths cover and facilitate placement of the Sling. The Mesh and the bioresorbable Suture are permanently implanted.
### 7.8 INTENDED USE
Implantable Sling intended to treat female stress urinary incontinence resulting from urethral hypermobility and/or intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD).
#### 7.9 INDICATIONS FOR USE
The ArcSP Suprapubic Sling System is indicated to be placed mid-urethra for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence (SUI) resulting from urethral hypermobility and/or intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD).
# 7.10 PERFORMANCE DATA
The ArcSP Suprapubic Sling System has been tested to meet the device's intended use and to ensure conformance to the product specifications.
The ArcSP meets all its physical and performance specifications including:
- Dimensional .
- Needle Functional Testing ●
- *Sling Functional Testing ●
- *Fatigue
- *Tensile
- *Packaging Testing
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- Usability Testing ●
- *Distribution Testing ●
- *Biocompatibility
* No testing was repeated for this submission since the Sling implant assembly and packaging are identical to the predicate, ArcTV.
# 7.11 DEVICE COMPARISON
The ArcSP Suprapubic Sling System consists of the following:
- 1 ArcSP Sling with bio-resorbable Suture and plastic sheath
- 2 ArcSP Handle and Needle Delivery Assemblies .
The ArcSP Suprapubic Sling is identical to the predicate sling, ArcTV. The delivery approach of the sling is suprapubic for the subject device (ArcSP) versus transvaginal for the predicate device (ArcTV); therefore, the shape of the needle has changed to facilitate a suprapubic delivery. The final placement of the sling is the same for both. The two different Needles are to accommodate physician's preference of approach to implant.
The following table compares the subject device, ArcSP to the predicate device, ArcTV and the reference device, SPARC.
| Device<br>Characteristics | Subject Device<br>ArcSP Suprapubic Sling<br>System | Predicate Device<br>ArcTV Transvaginal<br>Sling System (K183134) | Reference Device<br>SPARC Sling System<br>(K081613) |
|------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | Same as predicate<br>Implantable Sling<br>intended to treat female<br>stress urinary<br>incontinence resulting<br>from urethral<br>hypermobility and/or<br>intrinsic sphincter<br>deficiency (ISD). | Implantable Sling<br>intended to treat female<br>stress urinary<br>incontinence resulting<br>from urethral<br>hypermobility and/or<br>intrinsic sphincter<br>deficiency (ISD). | Implantable Sling<br>intended to treat female<br>stress urinary<br>incontinence resulting<br>from urethral<br>hypermobility and/or<br>intrinsic sphincter<br>deficiency (ISD). |
| Device<br>Characteristics | Subject Device<br>ArcSP Suprapubic Sling<br>System | Predicate Device<br>ArcTV Transvaginal<br>Sling System (K183134) | Reference Device<br>SPARC Sling System<br>(K081613) |
| Indication for<br>Use | Same as predicate<br>The polypropylene sling<br>is indicated to be placed<br>mid-urethra for the<br>treatment of female stress<br>urinary incontinence<br>(SUI) resulting from<br>urethral hypermobility<br>and/or intrinsic sphincter<br>deficiency (ISD). | The polypropylene sling<br>is indicated to be placed<br>mid-urethra for the<br>treatment of female stress<br>urinary incontinence<br>(SUI) resulting from<br>urethral hypermobility<br>and/or intrinsic sphincter<br>deficiency (ISD). | Intended for the<br>placement of pubourethral<br>sling for the treatment of<br>female stress urinary<br>incontinence (SUI)<br>resulting from urethral<br>hypermobility and/or<br>intrinsic sphincter<br>deficiency. |
| Regulation<br>Number and<br>Product Code | Same as predicate | 878.3300<br>OTN | 878.3300<br>OTN |
| Regulatory<br>Classification<br>Name | Same as predicate | Surgical mesh | Surgical mesh |
| Device<br>Configuration | Same as predicate | Single use, sterile device | Single use, sterile device |
| Entry Method | Same as technological<br>reference | Transvaginal Retropubic | Suprapubic Retropubic |
| Delivery System | Same as technological<br>reference | Handle with detachable<br>curved Needle | Curved needle with<br>attached handle |
| Sling | Same as predicate | Sheathed polypropylene<br>mesh with adjustment<br>bioresorbable suture | Sheathed polypropylene<br>mesh with adjustment<br>bioresorbable suture |
| Sterilization | Same as predicate | EO, SAL 10-6-, single use | EO, SAL 10-6-, single use |
| Biocompatibility | Same as predicate | Meets ISO 10993-1:2009,<br>Biological evaluation of<br>medical devices<br>requirements | Meets ISO 10993-1:2009,<br>Biological evaluation of<br>medical devices<br>requirements |
| Packaging | Same as predicate | Molded tray with Tyvek<br>lid and separate pouch for<br>Sling | Molded tray with Tyvek<br>lid and separate pouch for<br>Sling |
Table 7-1: Comparison of Device Characteristics to Marketed Predicate Device
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### 7.12 SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
The ArcSP Suprapubic Sling System covered by this substantially equivalent to the predicate ArcTV Transvaginal Sling System device (K183134). The minor difference in the shape and size of the needle to optimize the ArcSP's top-down needle passage and technique do not raise new safety and efficacy as the shape, size and stiffness of the needle is the same as the technological reference.
## 7.13 CONCLUSION
Since the implantable sling assembly system is identical to the predicate, ArcTV and the intended use is the same, the ArcSP is substantially equivalent to its predicate. The minor difference in the shape, size and stiffness of the needle does not raise any new questions of safety or efficacy.
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