K063485 · Surgical Innovations Plc · GEI · Dec 1, 2006 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K063485
Device Name
LOGIC LAPAROSCOPIC SCISSORS
Applicant
Surgical Innovations Plc
Product Code
GEI · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Dec 1, 2006
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, 3rd-Party Reviewed
Indications for Use
Surgical Innovations Resposable Laparoscopic Scissors are designed to cut, dissect, manipulate and/or cauterize various tissue during endoscopic/laparoscopic, general, vascular gynaecological and thoracic surgical procedures.
Device Story
Logic Resposable Laparoscopic Scissors consist of reusable handle and disposable insulated shaft with scissor blades; used for cutting, dissecting, manipulating, and cauterizing tissue. Device connects to standard monopolar cautery cables and generators for electrosurgical function. Disposable shaft (aluminum outer, stainless steel actuation rod) supplied sterile; reusable handle (Polyenylsulfone/stainless steel) steam-sterilized by user. Operated by surgeons in OR during endoscopic/laparoscopic procedures. Provides mechanical cutting and monopolar electrosurgical coagulation. Benefits include combination of reusable handle economy with disposable blade sharpness/sterility.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included sharpness evaluation per ASTM F1079-87, cutting life testing (2,400 cuts into latex rubber), electrical safety testing per EN60601-2-2 and EN60601-2-18, and insulation heat generation performance. Biocompatibility verified per ISO 10993. Sterilization validation performed per AAMI TIR No 12-1994.
Indicated for cutting, dissecting, manipulating, and cauterizing tissue during endoscopic, laparoscopic, general, vascular, gynecological, and thoracic surgical procedures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories is a device intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current.
Predicate Devices
Applied Medical Laparoscopic Monopolar Scissors (K040295)
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# 510(k) SUMMARY
| 510(k) NUMBER: | PENDING | DEC - 1 2006 |
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| SUBMISSION TYPE: | Traditional | |
| SUBMITTED BY: | Surgical Innovations Group plc<br>Clayton Park<br>Clayton Wood Rise<br>LEEDS<br>LS16 6RF<br>Tel: + 44 (0) 113 2307 597<br>Fax: + 44 (0) 113 2307 598 | |
| CONTACT PERSON: | Stuart Moran<br>Joint Managing Director | |
| DATE OF PREPARATION: | 10th September 2006 | |
| NAME OF DEVICE: | Laparoscopic Monopolar Scissors | |
| CLASSIFICATION NAME: | Device, Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories (Regulation Number 21CFR 878.4400) | |
| TRADE NAME: | Logic Laparoscopic Scissors | |
| PREDICATE DEVICES: | Applied Medical Laparoscopic Monopolar Scissors<br>which is cleared to market under premarket<br>notification K040295<br><br>Aesculap Resposable Instrument System which is<br>cleared to market under premarket notification<br>K014207 | |
## INDICATIONS FOR USE:
Surgical Innovations Resposable Laparoscopic Scissors are designed to cut, dissect, manipulate and/or cauterize various tissue during endoscopic/laparoscopic, general, vascular gynaecological and thoracic surgical procedures.
# SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Surgical Innovations Resposable Laparoscopic Scissors are designed to cut, dissect, manipulate and/or cauterize various tissue during endoscopic/laparoscopic, general, vascular gynaecological and thoracic surgical procedures. The Logic Resposable Laparoscopic Scissors consist of a reusable handle and disposable insulated shaft with scissor blades. The device has a 5mm diameter disposable insulated shaft that connects to a reusable Polyenylsulfone/stainless steel handle with a male cautery connector to be utilised for monopolar cautery when attached to standard monopolar cautery cables and their generators.
The disposable shaft consists of an aluminium outer shaft housing a stainless steel actuation rod, which connects to the scissor blades and handle actuation rod. The disposable shaft is to be supplied sterile in single unit pouches. The scissors will be available in working lengths of 24cm, 32cm and 42cm.
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The reusable handle is steam sterilized by the user and then connected to the sterile disposable shaft. Following use the shaft and handle are disassembled. The shaft is disposed of and the handle is cleaned and resterilised.
The device is in compliance with ISO 10993 for Biocompatibility. The Logic Laparoscopic Scissors shaft is sterilised using gamma irradiation which provides a sterility assurance level of 10-6.
The Laparoscopic Scissor handle is provided non-sterile. Sterilisation instructions are provided in the instructions for use. The Surgical Innovations steam sterilisation and cleaning validation methods are based on the AAMI TIR No 12-1994, Designing, Testing and Labelling Reusable Devices for Reprocessing in Health Care Facilities: A Guide for Device Manufactures and proves a sterility assurance level of 106. Sterilisation validation of the steam sterilisations is based on three sterilisation cycles at one half the exposure time. The use of Bacillus sterothermophilus spore strips or inoculum is the utilised indicator.
The Logic Resposable Laparoscopic Scissors are substantially equivalent the Applied Medical Laparoscopic Monopolar Scissors which is cleared to market under premarket notification K040295 and the Aesculap Resposable Instrument System which is cleared to market under premarket notification K014207 in terms of intended use, design and use methodology and are manufactured from similar materials.
Surgical Innovations is the manufacturer of the device and has followed design control regulations per 21 CFR § 820.30. The design controls have been in place since 1998 and have been audited by FDA on several occasions. The design of the Logic Resposable Laparoscopic Scissors was within the Surgical Innovations Design Control System.
A design Risk Assessment was conducted in accordance with Surgical Innovations internal Stand Operating Procedures, ISO 9001/ISO 13485, ISO 14971 and 21 CFR § 820.30, validation and verification activities addressed in the profile. Based on the risk analysis, validation and verification activities were formally controlled and addressed by Surgical Innovations, the activities included the methods, tests used and acceptance criteria applied.
#### REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE DATA
#### Cutting performance
It is essential that laparoscopic scissors are sharp, are capable of withstanding electrocautery (diathermy) energy transfer, and are suitable for cutting a range of tissue types. Furthermore, Surgical Innovations has undertaken a range of bench tests to determine the cutting performance and compliance with the ASTM Standards. The sharpness of the scissors is standardised in ASTM F1079-87 (1993). TN100047 summaries the testing undertaken and demonstrates compliance with ASTM F1079-87 (1993).
The cutting life of the scissors is also important and TN100046 demonstrates a life 2,400 cuts into latex rubber (generally regarded as an indicator of the sharpness of a product.
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Therefore, the Logic Resposable Scissors comply with ASTM1079 and have a life deemed to be sufficient to cope with almost all laparoscopic procedures.
# Electrical Safety
The electrical safety of the product is paramount. Both the scissor shaft and handle have been tested in accordance with EN60601-2-2 and EN60601-2-18 (see TN100048, TN100055 and TN100034 respectively).
In conclusion the complete device is deemed to be compliant with the relevant parts of EN60601 and therefore deemed safe.
## Temperature Performance
The performance of the insulation is also very important. This can be damaged by excessive heat. The heat generation resulting of excessive coagulation was investigated in TN100044 and TN100049. The performance of the insulation was deemed to be sufficient to withstand excessive heat generation during surgery.
#### Conclusion
It can be concluded from the above bench testing that the product performs well and is fit for purpose.
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Surgical Innovations Plc % Intertek Testing Services Mr. Daniel W. Lehtonen 2307 East Aurora Road Twinsburg, Ohio 44087
DEC I 2006
Re: K063485
Trade/Device Name: Laparoscopic Monopular Scissors Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GEI Dated: November 16, 2006 Received: November 17, 2006
Dear Mr. Lehtonen:
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, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). 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 adultcration.
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 prorkated 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 (240) 276-0115. 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 (800) 638-2041 or (240) 276-3150 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely yours,
for
Mark N. Wilkerson
Mark N. N lelkers on Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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| Device Name: | Laparoscopic Monopular Scissors |
| Indications For Use: | Surgical Innovations Resposable Laparoscopic Scissors are designed to cut, dissect, manipulate and/or cauterize various tissue during endoscopic/laparoscopic, general, vascular gynaecological and thoracic surgical procedures. |
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Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.