ARTHREX FIBERWIRE WITH SILK

K041589 · Arthrex, Inc. · GAT · Aug 5, 2004 · General, Plastic Surgery

Device Facts

• Record ID: K041589
• Device Name: ARTHREX FIBERWIRE WITH SILK
• Applicant: Arthrex, Inc.
• Product Code: GAT · General, Plastic Surgery
• Decision Date: Aug 5, 2004
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 878.5000
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

The Arthrex Fiberwire® Family is intended for use in soft tissue approximation and or ligation including allograft tissue.

Device Story

Arthrex FiberWire and FiberTape are surgical sutures used for soft tissue approximation and ligation. Composed of long-chain polyesters braided with nylon or silk, these sutures are provided in various lengths, diameters, and needle configurations. They are sterilized for use by surgeons in clinical or operating room settings. The device functions as a mechanical fixation tool to hold tissues together during healing. No electronic, software, or algorithmic components are involved.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; bench testing only.

Technological Characteristics

Sutures composed of long-chain polyesters braided with nylon or silk. Available in dyed/non-dyed varieties with or without needles. Sterilized for surgical use. Mechanical device; no energy source or software.

Indications for Use

Indicated for soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including allograft tissue, in patients requiring surgical intervention.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

Nonabsorbable poly(ethylene terephthalate) surgical suture is a multifilament, nonabsorbable, sterile, flexible thread prepared from fibers of high molecular weight, long-chain, linear polyesters having recurrent aromatic rings as an integral component and is indicated for use in soft tissue approximation. The poly(ethylene terephthalate) surgical suture meets U.S.P. requirements as described in the U.S.P. Monograph for Nonabsorbable Surgical Sutures; it may be provided uncoated or coated; and it may be undyed or dyed with an appropriate FDA listed 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

• Arthrex (K021434)
• Johnson & Johnson (K012124)
• AuroLab (K024091)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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AUG - 5 2004

# 510(k) Summary

| 510(k) Number: | K041589 |
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| Contact Person: | Ann Waterhouse, Regulatory Affairs Specialist |
| Sponsor: | Arthrex, Inc. 1370 Creekside Boulevard Naples, FL 34108 |
| Date Prepared: | June 2004 |

| Trade/Proprietary Name: | Arthrex FiberWire® Family |
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| Product Code: | GAT, GAP, GAW |
| Classification Name: | Suture, Non-absorbable, Synthetic, Polyester and Silk |
| Predicate Devices: | Arthrex K021434, Johnson & Johnson K012124,<br>AuroLab K024091 |

This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92.

### Intended Use:

The Arthrex Fiberwire® Family is intended for use in soft tissue approximation and or ligation including allograft tissue.

### Description:

Arthrex Fiberwire® and FiberTape™ sutures of varying lengths, diameters, and needle types are made of long chain polyesters, braided with nylon or silk, and sterilized for surgical use. They are available in dyed and non-dyed varieties, with or without needles.

## Technical Differences in Regards to Predicate Devices:

The Arthrex FiberWire Family is made up of several sutures which have similar or identical material make up. The difference in the predicate K021434 Arthrex FiberWire Family of sutures, when compared to the subject of this submission. consists of a marker thread of silk instead of nylon.

#### Substantial Equivalence:

The Arthrex, Inc. FiberWire™ Family of sutures is substantially equivalent to predicate devices where the basic features and intended uses are the same. Minor differences between the Arthrex suture products and the predicate devices do not raise any questions concerning safety and effectiveness and have no apparent effect on the performance, function, or intended use of these devices.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

AUG - 5 2004

Ms. Ann Waterhouse Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist Arthrex, Inc. 1370 Creekside Boulevard Naples, Florida 34108-1945

Re: K041589

Trade/Device Name: Arthrex FiberWire Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.5000 Regulation Number: 21 CFX 876:5000
Regulation Name: Non-absorbable polyethylene terephthalate surgical suture Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GAT Dated: June 10, 2004 Received: June 11, 2004

Dear Ms. Waterhouse:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the indication We have reviewed your Section 5 Iv(c) prematially equivalent (for the indications
referenced above and have determined the devices merketed in interstate referenced above and have determined the devices marketed in interstate
for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predical Device Amendments for use stated in the encrosule for tegally mancess profits | Device Amendments, or to
commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Federal Food. Drug commerce prior to May 28, 1970, the charactering and the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the previous of the Act . (PMA).
and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a previsions of the Act . and Cosment Act (Act) that do not require subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The You may, inerelore, market the devree, babyer to the go
general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration adjus and general controls provisions of the free networks. I 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 Classifica (see above) and existing major regulations affecting your device can
may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major may be subject to such additional ochaoist. Extoking and to 898. In addition, FDA may be found in the Oous of reasts concerning your device in the Federal Register.

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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) I mis letter will and w yourse FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally prematice notification. The 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 If you desire spocitie aarrosis - J 01) 594-4659. 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 other general 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,

Miriam 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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510(k) Number (if known): КоЧ / 589

Device Name: Arthrex FiberWire™

Indications for Use:

The Arthrex Fiberwire™ and FiberTape™ Families are intended for use in soft tissue approximation and/or ligation including allograft tissue.

AND/OR Over-The-Counter Use Prescription Use _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ x (21 CFR 807 Subpart C) (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Miriam C. Provost

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

**510(k) Number** K041589