K014060 · Microaire Surgical Instruments, Inc. · HBE · Mar 5, 2002 · Neurology
Device Facts
Record ID
K014060
Device Name
MICROAIRE 1000E SYSTEM
Applicant
Microaire Surgical Instruments, Inc.
Product Code
HBE · Neurology
Decision Date
Mar 5, 2002
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 882.4310
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The MicroAire® 1000E System is intended for use in surgical procedures requiring the need for cutting, sawing, drilling, reaming, wire driving, pinning, screw driving, decorticating, shaping and manipulation of bone and bone related tissue.
Device Story
MicroAire 1000E System is an electric surgical power system for bone manipulation. Components include electric power supply, power-connecting cables, foot/hand lever activation controls, modular/unitized handpieces, and head assemblies. System operates via electric motors providing variable speed/torque for surgical tasks. Used in OR settings by surgeons across various specialties (ENT, orthopedic, neuro, etc.). Provides mechanical power to attachments for cutting, drilling, and sawing bone. Benefits include precise bone manipulation during surgical procedures. Does not include integrated irrigation; stand-alone irrigation available separately.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence based on design, performance, and technological characteristics compared to the predicate device.
Technological Characteristics
Class I, Type BF electric power supply (50-60 Hz, 100-230 VAC). Modular/unitized handpieces with electric motors. Foot-controlled throttle mechanisms. Head assemblies for high/medium/low speed drills, oscillating/sagittal/reciprocating saws, and wire/pinning/reaming/drilling chucks. Meets UL, CSA, and IEC safety standards.
Indications for Use
Indicated for cutting, sawing, drilling, reaming, wire driving, pinning, screw driving, decorticating, shaping, and manipulation of bone and bone-related tissue in ENT, maxillofacial, neurological, oral, orthopedic, plastic, podiatric, and spinal surgery.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Powered simple cranial drills, burrs, trephines, and their accessories are bone cutting and drilling instruments used on a patient's skull. The instruments are used with a power source but do not have a clutch mechanism to disengage the tip after penetrating the skull.
Predicate Devices
Stryker® HERMES-Ready™ Total Performance System (TPS™) (K991696)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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KO14060 1/2 5 2002 MAR
## X . 510(k) Summary
| Date: | December 1, 2001 |
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| Submitted By: | MicroAire® Surgical Instruments<br>1641 Edlich Drive<br>Charlottesville, VA 22911 |
| Contact Person: | Carl Angles<br>Director of Quality and Regulatory Affairs |
| Telephone:<br>Facsimile: | 434-975-8000<br>434-975-4144 |
| Proprietary Name:<br>Common Name:<br>Classification Name: | MicroAire® 1000E System<br>Electric Surgical System for Cutting and Drilling<br>Powered simple cranial drills, burrs, trephines and<br>their accessories (21 CFR § 882.4310) |
The MicroAire® 1000E System is substantially equivalent to the Stryker® HERMES-Ready™ Total Performance System (TPS™), 510(k) number K991696, predicate device. Although the 1000E system does not integrate irrigation, joint shaving and endoscopy features, the intended use, design, energy, materials, performance, safety, effectiveness, labeling, biocompatibility, and applicable standards are substantially equivalent to the Stryker TPS.
The MicroAire® 1000E System is intended for use in surgical procedures requiring the need for cutting, sawing, drilling, reaming, wire driving, pinning, screw driving, decorticating, shaping and manipulation of bone and bone related tissue.
The MicroAire® 1000E System consists of an electric power supply, powerconnecting cable(s), a foot and/or hand lever power activation control, modular and unitized handpieces, modular head assemblies and accessories.
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## Technological Characteristic Summary - 1000E v. TPS
Power Source: Both sources are Class I, Type BF, electrically powered and controlled devices (50-60 Hz, 100-230 VAC input), which meet the same basic voluntary safety standards (UL, CSA, IEC). However, the TPS system integrates an irrigator pump into the power console while the 1000E does not. MicroAire markets and sells a "stand-alone" irrigation system for those customers that utilize irrigation.
Electric Motors: Both systems contain modular and unitized handpieces that operate at different cycle, speed and/or torque parameters necessary for various surgical procedures.
Foot Control: Both systems utilize foot-controlling throttle mechanisms.
Electric Connecting Cable: Both systems use electric cables to connect the power supply with the handpieces.
Head Assemblies: Both systems have head configurations facilitating high, medium and low speed drills, oscillating, sagittal and reciprocating saws and wire, pinning, reaming and drilling chucks.
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5 2002 MAR
Mr. Carl Angles Director of Quality and Regulatory Affairs MicroAire Surgical Instruments 1641 Edlich Drive Charlottesville, VA 22911
Re: K014060
Trade/Device Name: MicroAire® 1000E System Regulation Number: 882.4310, 882.4360 Regulation Name: Powered simple cranial drills, burrs, trephines, and their accessories Electric cranial drill motor Regulatory Class: II Product Code: HBE, HBC Dated: December 7, 2001 Received: December 10, 2001
Dear Mr. Angles:
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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 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 21 CFR Part 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4659. 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" (21CFR Part 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html
Sincerely yours,
Miriam C. Provost
for Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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KO14060 510(k) Number (if Known): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Device Name:____MicroAire® 1000E System
Indications For Use:
The MicroAire® 1000E System is indicated for use in cutting, sawing, drilling, reaming, wire driving, pinning, screw driving, decorticating, shaping and manipulation of bone and other bone related tissue in a variety surgical procedures. The applications include ENT, maxilliofacial, neurological, oral, orthopedic, plastic, podiatric and spinal surgery.
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