The Surelift Prolapse System is a surgical mesh kit intended for transvaginal surgical treatment to correct anterior vaginal wall prolapse and posterior vaginal wall prolapse. The kit includes instrumentation for transvaginal placement.
Device Story
Surelift Prolapse System is a surgical mesh kit for transvaginal repair of anterior and posterior vaginal wall prolapse. Kit includes monofilament polypropylene mesh, PEEK anchors, stainless steel/POM anchoring handles, and passers. Mesh features six fixation points: two posterior points for sacrospinose ligaments, two middle arms for arcus tendineus, and two anterior arms for obturator foramens. Surgeon adjusts fixation points to ensure flat mesh placement and proper tension. Device used in clinical/surgical settings by physicians. Benefits include anatomical correction of prolapse through adjustable tensioning and secure fixation.
Materials: Monofilament polypropylene mesh/sutures, PEEK anchors, stainless steel AISI 303 and POM handles/passers. Mesh properties: 0.12 mm diameter, 81.87 N tensile strength, 1.12 mm pore size, 0.41 mm thickness, 41.60 g/m² density, 54.63% porosity. Sterilization: ETO. Mechanical fixation via anchors and arms.
Indications for Use
Indicated for transvaginal surgical treatment of anterior and posterior vaginal wall prolapse in adult patients.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Surgical mesh for transvaginal pelvic organ prolapse repair is a prescription device intended to reinforce soft tissue in the pelvic floor. This device is a porous implant that is made of synthetic material, non-synthetic material, or a combination of synthetic and non-synthetic materials. This device does not include surgical mesh for other intended uses (§ 878.3300 of this chapter).
Predicate Devices
AMS ELEVATE WITH INTERPRO LITE PROLAPSE REPAIR SYSTEM (K080185)
AMS ELEVATE WITH INTEXEN LP PROLAPSE REPAIR SYSTEM (K080185)
GYNECARE PROLIFT +M PELVIC FLOOR REPAIR SYSTEMS (K071512)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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| 510K AMENDMENT<br>July 6th 2011 | K102815 | SURELIFT PROLAPSE<br>SYSTEM | page 1 of 4 |
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| 510K Summary: | JUL - 7 2011 | | |
| SUBMITTER: | Neomedic International, S.L.<br>C/ Maestrat 41-43 1º<br>08225 Terrassa (Barcelona)<br>Spain | | |
| DATE PREPARED: | September 12th, 2010 | | |
| DEVICE NAME: | Surelift Prolapse System | | |
| CLASSIFICATION NAMES: | Mesh, Surgical, Polymeric | | |
| PREDICATE DEVICES: | AMS ELEVATE WITH INTERPRO LITE PROLAPSE REPAIR<br>SYSTEM, AMS ELEVATE WITH INTEXEN LP PROLAPSE<br>REPAIR SYSTEM<br>GYNECARE PROLIFT +M* PELVIC FLOOR REPAIR SYSTEMS | | |
### Device Description:
The Surelift Prolapse System is a surgical mesh kit intended for transvaginal surgical treatment to correct anterior vaginal wall prolapse and posterior vaginal wall prolapse. The kit includes instrumentation for transvaginal placement.
The kit is composed by a monofilament polypropylene mesh, two anchors with sutures to fix the mesh at the sacrospinose ligament, two anchoring handles to place the anchors and four passers to place the mesh through the obturator foramens.
The mesh has six fixation points (two posterior fixation points and four arms):
- Two posterior fixation points that are fixed to the sacrospinose ligaments.
- Two middle arms that are passed through the arcus tendineus.
- Two anterior arms that are passed through the anterior part of the obturator foramen.
When placing the mesh, these six fixation points can be adjusted by the surgeon to leave the mesh flat at the proper tension avoiding wrinkles.
# Description of material components and physical properties:
| Component | Material |
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| Monofilament polypropylene mesh | Polypropylene monofilament |
| Monofilament polypropylene sutures | Polypropylene monofilament |
| Anchors | PEEK |
| Anchoring Handle | Stainless steel AISI 303<br>POM |
| Passers | Stainless steel AISI 303<br>POM |
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| 510K AMENDMENT<br>July 6th 2011 | K102815 | SURELIFT PROLAPSE<br>SYSTEM |
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| Component | Properties | |
| Monofilament polypropylene mesh | Knitted mesh<br>Monofilament diameter = 0,12 mm<br>Tensile break strength = 81,87 Newton<br>Pore size = 1,12 mm<br>Thickness = 0,41 mm<br>Density = 41,60 g/m²<br>Porosity = 54,63 % | |
| Monofilament polypropylene sutures | USP 0 | |
| Anchors | Diameter: 3 mm<br>Length: 7 mm | |
| Anchoring Handles | Anchoring Handle tube diameter = 6 mm<br>Anchoring Handle tube length = 204 mm | |
| Passers | Passers diameter = 4 mm | |
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| 510K AMENDMENT<br>July 6th 2011 | K102815. | SURELIFT PROLAPSE<br>SYSTEM |
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### Predicate Devices:
The following two devices have been previously cleared by the FDA in the following 510(K)
| Device | 510 (K)<br>document<br>number | Date Cleared | Indications |
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| AMS ELEVATE WITH INTERPRO LITE<br>PROLAPSE REPAIR SYSTEM, AMS<br>ELEVATE WITH INTEXEN LP PROLAPSE<br>REPAIR SYSTEM | K080185 | April 10 2008 | Pelvic Floor<br>Repair System |
| GYNECARE PROLIFT +M* PELVIC<br>FLOOR REPAIR SYSTEMS | K071512 | May 15 2008 | Pelvic Floor<br>Repair System |
#### Intended Use:
The Surelift Prolapse System is a surgical mesh kit intended for transvaginal surgical treatment to correct anterior vaginal wall prolapse and posterior vaginal wall prolapse. The kit includes instrumentation for transvaginal placement.
## Technological Characteristics comparison:
The Surelift prolapse system and the two predicate devices are substantially equivalent:
The two predicate devices are intended for pelvic floor prolapse repair.
The two predicate devices use monofilament polypropylene mesh and have multi-arm design for mesh adjustment and fixation.
The two predicate devices include accessories to aid in mesh placement.
One of the predicate devices (AMS) uses anchors to fixate the mesh to the sacrospinose ligament. The two predicate devices are sterilized by ETO.
There are differences compared to the predicate devices:
- 1. The design of the arms is different: The Surelift has six fixation points (two posterior fixation points and four arms), the AMS Elevate has four fixation points (two posterior fixation points and two arms) and the Prolift has four fixation points (four arms). Surelift fixation points: two posterior fixation points (sacrospinose ligament), two medium arms (Arcus tendineus) and two anterior arms (anterior obturator foramen). AMS Elevate fixation points: two posterior fixation points (Sacrospinose ligament) and two anterior arms (anterior obturator foramen). Prolift fixation points: two medium arms (Arcus tendineus) and two anterior arms (anterior obturator foramen).
- 2. The anchor material of the AMS Elevate is polypropylene, and the anchor material of the Surelift is PEEK.
The differences between the three devices do not raise new questions on the safety and effectiveness. We consider the proposed device is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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| 510K AMENDMENT<br>July 6th 2011 | K102815 * | SURELIFT PROLAPSE<br>SYSTEM |
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Performance tests:
| 2<br>Performance test | Test description |
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| Sterilization | Bioburden<br>Ethylene oxide residuals<br>Ethylene chlorohydrins residuals<br>Sterility assurance level (SAL) determination |
| Packaging | Expiration dating test |
| Biocompatibility | Cytotoxicity<br>Implantation<br>Sensitization with polar and non-polar extract<br>Genotoxicity<br>Acute systemic toxicity<br>Irritation<br>Haemolysis<br>Extractable metallic ions<br>Pyrogen test |
| Mechanical tests | Suture pullout strength<br>Tensile break strength at break<br>Tear resistance<br>Burst strength<br>Stiffness<br>Pore size<br>Thickness<br>Density<br>Porosity<br>Prolapse anchor-mesh strength<br>Prolapse arm tensile strength |
Results of verification testing indicate that the product meets the established performance requirements and standards.
## Conclusions:
Based on the 510(k) summaries and 510(k) statements (21 CFR 807) and the information provided herein, we conclude that the proposed device is substantially equivalent to the existing legally marketed device under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Neomedic International S.L. c/o Jeffrey R. Shideman, Ph.D. President International Medical Products Corporation 7307 Glouchester Drive EDINA MN 55435
SEP 2 8 2012
Re: K102815 Trade Name: Surelift Prolapse System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 8878.3300 Regulation Name: Surgical Mesh Regulation Class: II Product Code: OTP Dated: June 28, 2011 Received: June 30, 2011
Dear Dr. Shideman:
This letter corrects our substantially equivalent letter of July 7, 2011.
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 (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 adulteration.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to 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
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comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); 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.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH0ffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled. "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
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 (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours,
Benjamin R. Civiletti
Benjamin R. Fisher, Ph.D. Director Division of Reproductive, Gastro-Renal, and Urological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): K102815
Device Name: SURELIFT PROLAPSE SYSTEM
Indications for Use:
The SURELIFT PROLAPSE SYSTEM is a surgical mesh kit intended for transvaginal surgical treatment to correct anterior vaginal wall prolapse and posterior vaginal wall prolapse. The kit includes instrumentation for transvaginal placement.
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Tom M. Whig
Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
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.