Parietex Progrip Mesh (new name: Progrip Self-Gripping Polyester Mesh), Parietex Plug and Patch (new name : Parietex Plug and Patch System), Progrip Laparoscopic Self-Fixating Mesh
K142900 · Sofradim Production · FTL · Oct 28, 2014 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K142900
Device Name
Parietex Progrip Mesh (new name: Progrip Self-Gripping Polyester Mesh), Parietex Plug and Patch (new name : Parietex Plug and Patch System), Progrip Laparoscopic Self-Fixating Mesh
Applicant
Sofradim Production
Product Code
FTL · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Oct 28, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 878.3300
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
ProGrip™ Self-Gripping Polyester Mesh is intended for the reinforcement of tissue during surgical repair. Parietex™ Plug and Patch System is intended for the reinforcement of soft tissues during surgical repair. ProGrip™ Laparoscopic Self-Fixating Mesh is intended for the reinforcement of tissue during surgical repair.
Device Story
Surgical mesh systems for hernia repair; includes ProGrip™ Self-Gripping Polyester Mesh, Parietex™ Plug and Patch System, and ProGrip™ Laparoscopic Self-Fixating Mesh. Devices consist of knitted monofilament polyester mesh; some versions incorporate bioresorbable polylactic acid (PLA) pins/grips for tissue fixation or porcine-derived collagen film for handling. Used by surgeons in clinical settings for hernia reinforcement. PLA components degrade via hydrolysis into CO2 and H2O over at least 8 weeks. Submission addresses change in polyester raw material formulation from existing supplier. Devices function as permanent implants to reinforce soft tissue defects.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance characteristics evaluated per FDA Guidance for the Preparation of a Premarket Notification Application for Surgical Mesh (1999). Biocompatibility testing performed per ISO 10993-1 for permanent implants. Stability studies confirmed shelf life.
Technological Characteristics
Knitted monofilament polyester mesh; bioresorbable polylactic acid (PLA) pins/grips; porcine-derived collagen/glycerol film (in laparoscopic version). Permanent implant. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1. No software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for reinforcement of soft tissues during repair of inguinal, incisional, or groin hernia defects via open or laparoscopic approach.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Surgical mesh is a metallic or polymeric screen intended to be implanted to reinforce soft tissue or bone where weakness exists. Examples of surgical mesh are metallic and polymeric mesh for hernia repair, and acetabular and cement restrictor mesh used during orthopedic surgery.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
October 28, 2014
Sofradim Production % Ms. Mary Mellows Surgical Devices, a global business unit of Covidien 60 Middletown Avenue North Haven, Conneticut 06473
Re: K142900
Trade/Device Name: ProGrip™ Self-Gripping Polyester Mesh Parietex™ Plug and Patch System ProGrip™ Laparoscopic Self-Fixating Mesh Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.3300 Regulation Name: Surgical mesh Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FTL Dated: October 3, 2014 Received: October 6, 2014
Dear Ms. Mellows:
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 adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you; however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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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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Sincerely yours.
# David Krause -S
for
Binita S. Ashar, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S. Director Division of Surgical Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K142900
Device Name Parietex TM Plug and Patch System
Indications for Use (Describe)
Parietex In Plug and Patch System is indicated for the reinforcement of soft tissues during repair of groin hernia defects by open approach
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K142900
Device Name
ProGrip™ Laparoscopic Self-Fixating Mesh
Indications for Use (Describe)
ProGrip™ Laparoscopic Self-Fixating Mesh is indicated for the reinforcement of soft tissues during repair of inguinal hernia defects by laparoscopic approach
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K142900
#### Device Name
ProGrip™ Self-Gripping Polyester Mesh
Indications for Use (Describe)
ProGrip™ Self-Gripping Polyester Mesh is indicated for inguinal and incisional hernias repair.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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### 510(k) Summary
| Submitter Information<br>Name: | Sofradim Production (subsidiary of Covidien LLC) |
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| Address: | 116, avenue du formans<br>01600 Trevoux, France |
| Phone number | +33 (0)4 74 08 90 00 |
| Fax number: | +33 (0) 4 74 08 90 02 |
| Establishment Registration: | 9615742 |
| Name of contact person: | Mary Mellows<br>Senior Regulatory Specialist<br>60 Middletown Avenue<br>North Haven, CT 06473 |
| Phone: | 203-492-5284 |
| Date prepared: | October 3, 2014 |
| Name of device: | |
| Trade or proprietary name: | ProGrip™ Self-Gripping Polyester Mesh<br>Parietex™ Plug and Patch System<br>ProGrip™ Laparoscopic Self-Fixating Mesh |
| Common or usual name: | Surgical Mesh |
| Classification name: | Mesh, Surgical, Polymeric |
| Classification panel: | General and Plastic Surgery (79) |
| Regulation: | 21 CFR 878.3300 |
| Product Code: | FTI |
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Legally marketed devices to which equivalence is claimed:
ParietexTM Progrip™ Mesh (K103682) ParietexTM Pluq and Patch (K101519) Progrip™ Laparoscopic Self-Fixating Mesh (K123479)
Reason for 510(k) Submission:
> The purpose of this 510(k) is to notify the Agency of the addition of another formulation of raw material, polyester, from the yarn supplier who manufactures the monofilament yarns used in the proposed devices. Eventually the current polvester will no longer be available by the supplier.
#### Device description:
#### ProGrip™ Self-Gripping Polyester Mesh
The mesh and the overlapping flaps of the pre-cut versions are made of knitted monofilament polyester and have polylactic acid monofilament resorbable pins on one of the sides. These pins facilitate placing, positioning and fixation of the overlapping flap and the mesh to the surrounding tissue. A colored yarn marker on the medial edge of the pre-cut mesh helps orientation.
The monofilament polylactic acid pins are bioresorbable and contribute to the fixation of the mesh to surrounding tissue during at least 8 weeks. The polylactic acid pins degrade and resorb in vivo by hydrolysis and are metabolized by the body into CO and H2O.
#### Parietex™ Plug and Patch System
The Parietex™ Plug and Patch System is a kit composed of:
- . a pre-cut patch made from monofilament polyester
- . a semi-resorbable disk which is a bi-component made of polyester monofilament and polylactic acid.
#### ProGrip™ Laparoscopic Self-Fixating Mesh
The mesh is made of knitted monofilament polyester with monofilament polylactic acid resorbable grips on one side and a resorbable film made of collagen from porcine origin and glycerol, on the other side. The grips allow positioning and fixation of the mesh to the surrounding tissue, while the collagen film facilitates mesh handling and deployment. The mesh presents a green band (polyester dyed with D&C green no. 6) to facilitate their orientation.
The monofilament polylactic acid grips are bioresorbable and provide the fixation of the mesh to surrounding tissue for at least 8 weeks. The polylactic acid grips degrade and resorb in vivo by hydrolysis and are metabolized by the body into CO2 and H2O.
#### Intended use of the device:
#### ProGrip™ Self-Gripping Polyester Mesh
ProGrip™ Self-Gripping Polyester Mesh is intended for the reinforcement of tissue during surqical repair.
No changes to the intended use have been made in this submission.
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#### Parietex™ Pluq and Patch System
Parietex™ Pluq and Patch System is intended for the reinforcement of soft tissues during surqical repair.
No changes to the intended use have been made in this submission.
#### ProGrip™ Laparoscopic Self-Fixating Mesh
ProGrip™ Laparoscopic Self-Fixating Mesh is intended for the reinforcement of tissue during surqical repair.
No changes to the intended use have been made in this submission.
#### Indications for use:
#### ProGrip™ Self-Gripping Polvester Mesh
ProGrip™ Self-Gripping Polyester Mesh is indicated for inguinal and incisional hernias repair.
No changes to the indication for use have been made in this submission.
#### Parietex™ Plug and Patch System
Parietex™ Plug and Patch System is indicated for the reinforcement of soft tissues during repair of groin hernia defects by open approach.
No changes to the indication for use have been made in this submission.
#### ProGrip™ Laparoscopic Self-Fixating Mesh
ProGrip™ Laparoscopic Self-Fixating Mesh is indicated for the reinforcement of soft tissues during repair of inguinal hernia defects by laparoscopic approach. No changes to the indication for use have been made in this submission.
#### Summary comparing the technoloqical characteristics of the subject and predicate devices:
The proposed ProGrip™ Self-Gripping Polyester Mesh, Parietex™ Plug and Patch System and ProGrip™ Laparoscopic Self-Fixating Mesh manufactured with another formulation of raw material, polyester, from the same yarn supplier as the current polyester are equivalent to predicate Parietex™ Progrip™ Mesh (K103682), Parietex™ Plug and Patch (K101519) and Progrip™ Laparoscopic Self-Fixating Mesh (K123479) in terms of the following technological characteristics:
- -Indication
- Raw materials -
- -Performance characteristics
- -Biocompatibility
- Stability -
- -Design
Performance data: This change consists of the addition of another formulation of raw material, polyester, for the subject devices.
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Bench testing has been conducted in accordance with FDA's Guidance for the Preparation of a Premarket Notification Application for Surgical Mesh issued March 2, 1999 to evaluate the performance characteristics of proposed devices.
Stability Studies have been conducted and the proposed devices shelf life has been demonstrated.
Biocompatibility studies have been conducted on the proposed polyester based devices in accordance with ISO 10993-1 for a permanent implant, a recognized standard by FDA (#2-156).
- Conclusion: Bench testing and preclinical tests results demonstrate that proposed devices are substantially equivalent to the predicates Parietex™ Progrip™ Mesh (K103682), Parietex™ Plug and Patch (K101519) and Progrip™ Laparoscopic Self-Fixating Mesh (K123479).
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