BIOPAD
Device Facts
| Record ID | K040283 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | BIOPAD |
| Applicant | Euroresearch Srl |
| Product Code | QSY · SU |
| Decision Date | Jul 22, 2005 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Device Class | Class U |
| Attributes | Therapeutic |
Indications for Use
BIOPAD® is a collagen wound dressing intended for the control of minor bleeding, and for the local management of moderately to heavy exuding wounds including: pressure ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, diabetic ulcers, partial and full thickness wounds, surgical and traumatic wounds, surgical and other bleeding surface wounds, dehisced surgical incisions, draining wounds, lacerations, podiatric, and post-laser surgery. The product is supplied sterile and for one-time-use only.
Device Story
BIOPAD is a sterile, single-use, sponge-shaped wound dressing composed of lyophilized type 1 native heterologous collagen from horse flexor tendon. Applied topically by healthcare professionals to wounds; acts as a physical barrier against exogenous infective agents; absorbs exudates; controls minor bleeding. Not intended to replace ligation for heavy bleeding. Benefits include wound protection and support for wound closure.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Biocompatibility assessment per UNI EN ISO 10993 (Parts 3, 5, 10) confirmed non-cytotoxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing, and non-mutagenic properties. LAL testing per USP 27 confirmed non-pyrogenic status. Clinical efficacy for minor bleeding control and wound management supported by clinical experience.
Technological Characteristics
Sponge-shaped wound dressing; material: lyophilized type 1 native heterologous collagen from horse flexor tendon. Sterilization: gamma irradiation (validated dose, SAL 10^-6). Biocompatibility: ISO 10993 compliant. No electronic components or software.
Indications for Use
Indicated for control of minor bleeding and local management of moderately to heavy exuding wounds (pressure, venous stasis, diabetic, partial/full thickness, surgical, traumatic, dehisced, draining, lacerations, podiatric, post-laser). Contraindicated in patients with family history of auto-immune diseases, history of anaphylactoid reactions, known hypersensitivity to collagen, or subjects undergoing desensitization therapy to meat products.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
To temporarily control bleeding and cover external wounds.
Predicate Devices
- HeliDerm collagen wound dressing (K990086)
- Fibracol Plus collagen wound dressing with alginate (K982597)
- SIS Wound Dressing II (K993490)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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June 11, 2023
Euroresearch S.R.L. c/o E. J. Smith Smith Associates 1468 Harwell Avenue Crofton, Maryland 21114
Re: K040283 Trade/Device Name: BIOPAD® Regulatory Class: Unclassified Product Code: QSY
Dear E. J. Smith:
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is sending this letter to notify you of an administrative change related to your previous substantial equivalence (SE) determination letter dated July 22, 2005. Specifically, FDA is updating this SE Letter because FDA has better categorized your device technology under product code QSY.
Please note that the 510(k) submission was not re-reviewed. For questions regarding this letter please contact Julie Morabito, OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices, 240-402-3839, Julie.Morabito@fda.hhs.gov.
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JUL 2 2 2005
Euroresearch S.R.L. c/o Mr. E. J. Smith Smith Associates 1468 Harwell Avenue Crofton, Maryland 21114
Re: K040283
Trade/Device Name: BIOPAD Regulatory Class: Unclassified Product Code: FRO Dated: April 22, 2005 Received: April 25, 2005
Dear Mr. Smith:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to narket the device in indication we nave reviewed your Section 910(x) premainer is substantially equivalent (for the indications felerenced above and nave determined by marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate for use stated in the encrosure) to regars and ment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to commerce prior to May 26, 1978, the excordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, devices that have been receasined in assessmed of a premarket approval application (PMA). and Cosment Act (1107 market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The You may, therefore, market the device, boojes to courements for annual registration, listing of general controls provisions of the rice, 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 If your device is classified (see above) into existing major regulations affecting your device can
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Miriam C. Provost, Ph.D. Acting Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): K040283
Device Name: BIOPAD
Indications for Use:
BIOPAD® is a collagen wound dressing intended for the control of BIOPAD® IS a Collagen Wound "at soomy": "And for the local management of moderately to heavy exuding wounds including:
- pressure ulcers,
- venous stasis ulcers,
- diabetic ulcers,
- partial and full thickness wounds,
- surgical and traumatic wounds,
- surgicul and other bleeding surface wounds
- dehisced surgical incisions
- draining wounds
- lacerations
- podiatric
- post-laser surgery
The product is supplied sterile and for one-time-use only.
Prescription Use
X
(Part 21 CFR 801)
Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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K040283
## EURORESEARCHE
JUL 2 2 2005
BIOPAD®
Traditional 510(k) Premarket Notification-SUMMARY
## 510(K) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS
This 510(k) summary for BIOPAD® is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR Part 807.92(c)
DATE OF SUMMARY [807.92(a)(1)] November 13, 2004
## SUBMITTER NAME/ADDRESS [807.92(a)(1)]
EURORESEARCH s.r.l. Via Larga, 2 20122 MILAN - Italy
Ph. : 01139 02 8055660 Fx. : 01139 02 72011722
CONTACT PERSON [807.92(a)(1)] Ms Paola Milanesi QA/Regulatory Affairs Director
> Ph .: 01139 02 72021293 (direct) Fx.: 01139 02 72011722 e-mail .: paola.milanesi@euroresearch.it
#### DEVICE INFORMATION [807.92(a)(2)]
Proprietary name Other proprietary names and laboratory codes
Trade name Common name
Classification name
Regulatory Class
## BIOPAD®
Gelfix, Condress, Proteita, Stimtes, TN 921, BG PRG, EU 10102: all these brand names identify the same collagen pad undergoing the same manufacturing process, manufactured in the same facility and with the same identical composition and dosage. BIOPAD® Collagen pad, or patch, or sheet, or sponge Wound dressing Unclassified
#### SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE [807.92(a)(3)]
BIOPAD® is substantially equivalent in material, function, intended use and performance to the following commercially available wound dressings, that obtained marketing approvals under SE 510(k) Premarket Notification process, and are currently marketed in U.S. for the management of bleedings and wounds, i.e. :
| PREDICATE DEVICE | 510(K) | MANUFACTURER |
|--------------------------------------------------------|---------|------------------------------------|
| HeliDerm collagen wound dressing | K990086 | Integra LifeScience<br>Corporation |
| Fibracol Plus collagen wound dressing with<br>alginate | K982597 | Johnson & Johnson Medical |
| SIS Wound Dressing II | K993490 | Cook Biotech Inc. |
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# EURORESEARCHE
KO 40 2.83
BIOPAD® Traditional 510(k) Premarket Notification-SUMMARY
### DEVICE DESCRIPTION [807.92(a)(4)]
BIOPAD® is a wound dressing for topical use to control minor bleedings and for the management of any kind of ulcer and skin lesion to help wound closure.
BIOPAD® is a sponge shaped device, constituted exclusively by lyophilized type 1 native heterologous collagen extracted from horse flexor tendon.
When applied to a wound, BIOPAD® constitutes a barrier for wound against exogenous infective agents.
BIOPAD® is the ideal first-aid means to control minor bleeding.
The device may be used by healthcare professionals.
BIOPAD® is supplied sterile and for one-time use only.
INDICATIONS FOR USE
BIOPAD® is a collagen wound dressing intended for control of minor bleeding, and for the local management of moderately to heavy exuding wounds including:
- Pressure sores, .
- t Donor sites and other bleeding surfaces,
- Dehisced surgical incisions, �
- Draining wounds, .
- . Lacerations,
- Venous stasis ulcers, �
- Diabetic ulcers, ●
- Partial and full thickness wounds, .
- Post-laser surgery, .
- . Podiatric, and
- Surgical and traumatic wound. .
The product is supplied sterile and for one-time use.
Caution: Federal (USA) Law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
### Precautions
It is important to apply correctly BIOPAD® previously cleansing the wound', eventually removing the purulent material or necrotic tissues.
BIOPAD® is not intended to replace ligation in case of heavy bleeding.
## Side Effects
No side or adverse effects have ever been reported.
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## EURORESEARCHE
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BIOPAD® Traditional 510(k) Premarket Notification-SUMMARY
#### Contraindications
Do not use in patients with known family history of auto-immune diseases, history of ana hylactoid reactions or known hypersensitivity to collagen, both topical and injectable, or in subjects undergoing desensitization therapy to meat products.
## TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS [807.92(a)(6)]
BIOPAD® is designed to protect the wounded area, absorbing wound exudates and controlling minor bleedings, thus representing an effective and safe mean for the management of wounds.
#### STERILITY
BIOPAD® is available in single sterile package.
It is gamma rays irradiated at a validated dose level that proved to be non-denaturing for the collagen protein, assuring a SAL level better than 1 on 10°.
### SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS
## a) ANIMAL AND LABORATORY TESTINGS [807.92(b)(1)]
A biocompatibility assessment according to UNI EN ISO 10993 Part 10 confirmed BIOPAD® to be non-cytotoxic, non-irritant and non sensitizing.
An acute skin irritation and a 28 days repeated skin irritation study, performed to UNI EN ISO 10993 Parts 5 and 10 demonstrated BIOPAD® to be non-irritant even at repeated applications.
A reverse mutation study (Ames Test) performed according to UNI EN ISO 10993 Part 3 confirmed BIOPAD® to be non-mutagenic.
The bacterial endotoxins tests (LAL) performed according to USP 27 confirmed BIOPAD® to be non pyrogenic.
#### b) CLINICAL TRIALS AND EXPERIENCE [807.92(b)(2)]
BIOPAD® demonstrated its efficacy in clinical applications to control minor bleeding and in the management of wounds.
### CONCLUSIONS [807.92(b)(3)]
Biocompatibility studies have demonstrated BIOPAD® to be non-toxic, non irritating, nonsensitizing, non-cytotoxic and non pyrogenic.
The manufacturing and sterilization processes, performed under QA and GMP, as well as the scientific evidence of the several studies made on the provide a reasonable assurance that BIOPAD® is safe and effective for the proposed use and that, with respect to materials, function, intended use and performance it is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices listed above and to the requirements for 510 (k) Premarket Notification as per 21 CFR Part 807.
