The Servotronic EC 100 System is intended to be used for high speed cutting, sawing, drilling, and manipulation of soft tissue and bone in microsurgical procedures including maxillofacial surgery, ENT surgery, orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, dental surgery and neurosurgery.
Device Story
Servotronic EC 100 is a microprocessor-controlled microsurgical system for cutting, sawing, drilling, and manipulating soft tissue and bone. System components include a control unit with an integrated irrigation pump, a micromotor, a foot switch, and various hand pieces (e.g., oscillating saws, osseoscalpels, mucotomes). The operator uses the console or foot switch to set motor speed, gear ratios, and irrigation flow rate. The console's microprocessor processes these inputs to control the micromotor and pump. Saline solution is delivered via tubing to the hand piece for irrigation. Used in clinical settings (e.g., OR) by surgeons to perform precise tissue manipulation. The device provides mechanical power to surgical tools, facilitating surgical procedures and potentially improving procedural efficiency and patient outcomes.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
System includes control unit, micromotor, foot switch, and hand pieces. Powered by 110V or 230/240V AC. Features integrated safety/monitoring for excess temperature, current limitations, and speed-dependent stop. Microprocessor-controlled operation of motor speed, gear ratios, and irrigation pump flow rate.
Indications for Use
Indicated for high-speed cutting, sawing, drilling, and manipulation of soft tissue and bone during microsurgical procedures, including maxillofacial, ENT, orthopedic, plastic, dental, and neurosurgery.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An electric cranial drill motor is an electrically operated power source used with removable rotating surgical cutting tools or drill bits on a patient's skull.
Predicate Devices
Aesculap Microtron System
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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JAN | 6 1998
### 510(k) SUMMARY FOR MEDICON eG'S SERVOTRONIC EC 100
1972857
## Submitter's Name, Address, Telephone Number, And Contact Person
Annette Bongartz Medicon eG P.O. Box 4455 D-78509 Tuttlingen Germany
Howard M. Holstein Contact: Hogan & Hartson (202) 637-5813 Phone: (202) 637-5910 Facsimile:
Date Prepared June 26, 1997
Name of the Devices Servotronic EC 100
Common or Usual Name Microprocessor-Controlled Microsurgical System
Classification Name Surgical Instrument Motors and Accessories/Attachments (21 C.F.R. § 878.4820)
Predicate Devices Aesculap Microtron System
### Intended Use
The Servotronic EC 100 System is intended to be used for high speed cutting, sawing, drilling, and manipulation of soft tissue and bone in microsurgical procedures including maxillofacial surgery, ENT surgery, orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, dental surgery and neurosurgery.
### Technological Characteristics
The Servotronic EC 100 System's primary components are: (1) a control unit with irrigation pump; (2) a micromotor; (3) a foot switch for remote control; and (4) various hand pieces and tools. The hand pieces to be used with the Servotronic EC 100 System include the following: (1) Sachse Micro Oscillating Saw; (2) Sachse
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Micro Osseoscalpel Saw; (3) Micro Compass Saw; (4) Steinhauser Mucotome; (5) Micro Sagittal Saw; and (6) Hauenstein Angular Screwing Instrument.
The Servotronic EC 100 requires an AC current of 110V or 230/240V. An electrical cord, which is intended to be plugged into a standard electrical outlet, is connected to the back of the control unit. The Servotronic EC 100 has integrated safety and monitoring functions for excess temperature, current limitations within the main supply circuit and within the motor electronics, and a speed-dependent stop used during a change of direction.
### Principles of Operation
Operation of the Servotronic EC 100 System is accomplished by setting different micromotor speeds, irrigation pump flow rate, and transmission/reduction ratios. Various hand pieces can be attached to the micromotor depending upon the procedure. Tools, such as saw blades and drills, are attached to the hand pieces. The micromotor transmits power to the hand pieces to be used in the manipulation of body tissue during microsurgical procedures.
The console houses a microprocessor and an irrigation pump motor. The buttons for setting the micromotor speed, transmission/reduction gear ratio, and irrigation pump flow rate are located on the front panel of the switches that are used to start and stop the irrigation pump and the motor(s) and change the direction of rotation of the hand piece are located on the foot switch.
A standard saline solution bottle is attached to the bottle holder attached to the console with tubing connected to an irrigation pump. The tubing is then attached to a port on the micromotor and hand piece assembly. The saline solution flows through the tubing at the rate set by the operator to provide internal and external irrigation.
#### Summary of the Basis for the Finding of Substantial Equivalence
The Servotronic EC 100 and the predicate device have the same intended use and substantially equivalent principles of operation. The device is operated by setting the motor speed, transmission/reduction gear ratio, and the irrigation pump flow rate. The console and foot pedal have buttons to operate the hand piece and irrigation pump. The Servotronic and predicate device microprocessors implement the commands from operation of the foot pedal or console. Although there are some minor differences in their some characteristics, namely the range of micromotor speeds and the quantity of handpiece gear ratios, these differences do not present any new issues of safety or effectiveness. Thus, the Servotronic EC 100 is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
JAN 16 1998
Mr. Howard M. Holstein Medicon. E.G. C/O Hogan & Hartson, L.L.P. 555 Thirteenth Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20004-1109
K972857 Re: Trade Name: Servotronic EC100 System Regulatory Class: II Product Code: HBC Dated: October 30, 1997 Received: November 13, 1997
Dear Mr. Holstein:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to 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). 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 (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements , as set forth in the Quality System . Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (OS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition. FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for
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devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4595. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,
Acoela
Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General and Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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Servontronic EC100 System Device Name:
# Indications For Use:
High speed cutting, sawing, drilling, and manipulation of soft tissue and bone in microsurgical procedures including maxillofacial surgery, ENT surgery, orthopedic Including maxirloracral bargery, and neurosurgery, and neurosurgery.
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