CAPROSYN ABSORBABLE SUTURE

K032586 · United States Surgical, A Division of Tyco Healthc · GAM · Nov 17, 2003 · General, Plastic Surgery

Device Facts

• Record ID: K032586
• Device Name: CAPROSYN ABSORBABLE SUTURE
• Applicant: United States Surgical, A Division of Tyco Healthc
• Product Code: GAM · General, Plastic Surgery
• Decision Date: Nov 17, 2003
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Abbreviated
• Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4493
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

Caprosyn* synthetic absorbable sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic procedures, but not for use in cardiovascular or neurological surgery, or microsurgery.

Device Story

Caprosyn is a synthetic absorbable surgical suture used for soft tissue approximation and ligation. It is intended for use by surgeons in clinical settings. The device functions as a mechanical fastener to hold tissue edges together during the healing process, after which it is absorbed by the body. It is not indicated for cardiovascular, neurological, or microsurgical applications.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; bench testing only.

Technological Characteristics

Synthetic absorbable suture composed of Glycolide, Caprolactone, Tri-Methylene Carbonate, and Lactide polymers. Class II device.

Indications for Use

Indicated for general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including ophthalmic procedures. Contraindicated for cardiovascular surgery, neurological surgery, and microsurgery.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

An absorbable poly(glycolide/l-lactide) surgical suture (PGL suture) is an absorbable sterile, flexible strand as prepared and synthesized from homopolymers of glycolide and copolymers made from 90 percent glycolide and 10 percent l-lactide, and is indicated for use in soft tissue approximation. A PGL suture meets United States Pharmacopeia (U.S.P.) requirements as described in the U.S.P. “Monograph for Absorbable Surgical Sutures;” it may be monofilament or multifilament (braided) in form; it may be uncoated or coated; and it may be undyed or dyed with an FDA-approved color additive. Also, the suture may be provided with or without a standard needle attached.

Special Controls

*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for this device is FDA's “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Surgical Sutures; Guidance for Industry and FDA.” See § 878.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.

Predicate Devices

• L-25 Absorbable Suture (K013671)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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## SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS IX.

## United States Surgical. SUBMITTER: a division of Tyco Healthcare Group, LP 150 Glover Avenue Norwalk, CT 06856 Robert Zott CONTACT PERSON: August 21, 2003 DATE PREPARED: CLASSIFICATION NAME: Absorbable poly(glycolide/L-lactide) surgical suture Surgical Suture COMMON NAME: PROPRIETARY NAME: Caprosyn* Absorbable Surgical Suture PREDICATE DEVICES: K013671: L-25 Absorbable Suture The device is indicated for use in general soft INDICATIONS: tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic procedures, but not for use in cardiovascular or neurological surgery, or microsurgery. MATERIALS: Glycolide, Caprolactone, Tri-Methylene

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Carbonate, and Lactide polymers.

NOV 17 2003

· Caprosyn is a trademark of United States Surgical, a division of Tyco Healthcare Group, LP

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NOV 1 7 2003

Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

Mr. Robert Zott Regulatory Affairs Program Manager United States Surgical Tyco Healthcare 150 Glover Avenue Norwalk, Connecticut 06856

Re: K032586

Trade/Device Name: Caprosyn Absorbable Surgical Suture Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4493 Regulation Name: Absorbable poly(glycolide/L-lactide) surgical suture Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GAM Dated: October 22, 2003 Received: October 27, 2003

Dear Mr. Zott:

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. Drue. and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (I^M A). 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. Insting 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 such 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 comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); 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.

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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), please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). 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 [phone] or [phone] or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html

Sincerely yours,

Muriam C. Provost

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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## III. INDICATIONS FOR USE

510(k) Number (if known): K032586

Device Name: Caprosyn* Absorbable Surgical Suture

Indications For Use:

Caprosyn* synthetic absorbable sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic procedures, but not for use in cardiovascular or neurological surgery, or microsurgery.

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

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Muriam C. Provost

(Division Sign-Off) Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices

510(k) Number K032586