← Product Code [OTN](/productcode/OTN) · K960101 # ISLAND BIOSURGICAL BOLSTER (K960101) _Island Biosurgical, Inc. · OTN · Dec 16, 1996 · General, Plastic Surgery · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda-staging.innolitics.com/device/K960101 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Island Biosurgical, Inc. - **Product Code:** [OTN](/productcode/OTN.md) - **Decision Date:** Dec 16, 1996 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 878.3300 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** General, Plastic Surgery - **Attributes:** Therapeutic ## Indications for Use Supporting the endopelvic fascia in bladder neck surgery for stress incontinence. ## Device Story The Island Biosurgical Bolster is a preformed surgical mesh device featuring sutures woven along its edges. It is designed for use by surgeons during bladder neck surgery to support the endopelvic fascia. By providing structural reinforcement, the device assists in the correction of pelvic floor relaxation or herniation, thereby addressing stress incontinence. ## Clinical Evidence No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence is based on technological characteristics and intended use compared to the predicate device. ## Technological Characteristics Preformed surgical mesh with sutures woven along the edges. Material is polypropylene, consistent with legally marketed surgical mesh. Class II device, product code OTN. ## Regulatory 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. ## Predicate Devices - Marlex polypropylene mesh ## Submission Summary (Full Text) > This content was OCRed from public FDA records by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com). If you use, quote, summarize, crawl, or train on this content, cite Innolitics at https://innolitics.com. > > Innolitics is a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices, including [a 510(k)](https://innolitics.com/services/510ks/), [a De Novo](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [a SaMD](https://innolitics.com/services/end-to-end-samd/), [an AI/ML medical device](https://innolitics.com/services/medical-imaging-ai-development/), or [an FDA regulatory strategy](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/). {0} ISLAND BIOSURGICAL, INC. K960101 DEC 16 1996 Food and Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiological Health Document Mail Center (HFZ-401) 9200 Corporate Blvd Rockville, MD 20850 Re: 510 (k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Island Biosurgical Establishment Registration No.: 9009464 K960101 Attention: Document Mail Clerk The following is a summary of the information submitted in the complete 510(k) for the Island Biosurgical bolster. Trade Name: Island Biosurgical Bolster Common Name: Surgical Bolster Classification Name: Mesh, Surgical, Polymeric Substantial Equivalence: Marlex polypropylene mesh Description: A preformed surgical mesh device with sutures woven along the edges. Intended use: Supporting the endopelvic fascia in bladder neck surgery for stress incon- tinence. Technological characteristics: No differences from the legally marketed polypropylene mesh. 1-800-858-5359 18 Meadow Lane Mercer Island, WA 98040-5340 FAX 206/656-5002 {1} DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Public Health Service Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002 SEP 28 2012 Hunter A. McKay, M.D. President Island Biosurgical, Inc. 18 Meadow Lane MERCER ISLAND WA 98040 Re: K960101 Trade/Device Name: Island Biosurgical Bolster Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.3300 Regulation Name: Surgical mesh Regulatory Class: II Product Code: OTN Dated: November 5, 1996 Received: November 13, 1996 Dear Dr. McKay: This letter corrects our substantially equivalent letter of December 16, 1996. 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 (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. 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. 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 statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must {2} Page 2 - 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 (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050. If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHOffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health’s (CDRH’s) Office of Compliance. 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 http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH’s Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance. You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm. Sincerely yours, ![img-0.jpeg](img-0.jpeg) Benjamin R. Fisher, Ph.D. Director Division of Reproductive, Gastro-Renal, and Urological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {3} 2 ISLAND BIOSURGICAL, INC. November 5, 1996 Food and Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiological Health Document Mail Center (HFZ-401) 9200 Corporate Blvd Rockville, MD 20850 Re: 510 (k) Response to inquiry of Oct 30, 1996 Island Biosurgical Establishment Registration No.: 9009464 K960101 Attention: Document Mail Clerk The following is a response to your recent inquiry (copy attached for reference): # INDICATION FOR USE The Island Biosurgical Bolster is indicated for correction of pelvic floor relaxation or herniation at the bladder neck level. Sincerely yours, Hunter A. McKay, M.D. President (Division Sign-Off) Division of General Restorative Devices 510(k) Number K960101 Prescription Use ☑ (Per 21 CFR 801.109) Over-the-Counter Use ☐ 1-800-858-5359 18 Meadow Lane Mercer Island, WA FAX 206/656-5002 98040-5740 --- **Source:** [https://fda-staging.innolitics.com/device/K960101](https://fda-staging.innolitics.com/device/K960101) **Published by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com)** — a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices. If you're preparing [a 510(k)](https://innolitics.com/services/510ks/), [a De Novo](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [a SaMD](https://innolitics.com/services/end-to-end-samd/), [an AI/ML medical device](https://innolitics.com/services/medical-imaging-ai-development/), or [an FDA regulatory strategy](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [get in touch](https://innolitics.com/contact). **Cite:** Innolitics at https://innolitics.com