Reprocessed Harmonic Shears with Adaptive Tissue Technology (36 cm), Reprocessed Harmonic Shears with Adaptive Tissue Technology (23cm)

K161086 · Sterilmed, Inc. · NUJ · Sep 20, 2016 · General, Plastic Surgery

Device Facts

• Record ID: K161086
• Device Name: Reprocessed Harmonic Shears with Adaptive Tissue Technology (36 cm), Reprocessed Harmonic Shears with Adaptive Tissue Technology (23cm)
• Applicant: Sterilmed, Inc.
• Product Code: NUJ · General, Plastic Surgery
• Decision Date: Sep 20, 2016
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4400
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic, Pediatric

Indications for Use

The Reprocessed Harmonic Shears with Adaptive Tissue Technology are indicated for soft tissue incisions when bleeding control and minimal thermal injury are desired. The instruments can be used as an adjunct to or substitute for electrosurgery, lasers and steel scalpels in general, plastic, gynecologic, urologic, thoracic, exposure to orthopedic structures (such as spine and joint space) and other open and endoscopic procedures.

Device Story

Hand-actuated surgical instrument for grasping, coagulating, and transecting soft tissue; used in open and laparoscopic procedures by surgeons. Device features shaft with rotatable tissue effector; energy delivery via hand activation or generator foot switch. Includes EEPROM memory chip storing device ID, usage tracking, and Adaptive Tissue Technology algorithm parameters. Generator reads EEPROM to modulate power output and provide audible feedback based on blade thermal conditions and tissue presence. Reprocessing involves cleaning, sterilization, and functional testing; limited to one use cycle for shears and five for torque wrench accessories. Benefits include reduced thermal injury and effective bleeding control during surgery.

Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only. No clinical data. Non-clinical testing included cleaning validation, sterilization verification, ethylene oxide residuals (ISO 10993-7), packaging (ASTM D4169, F88, F2096), shelf-life (ASTM 1980-07), and biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1). Functional performance testing included electrical safety, vessel seal burst pressure (static/burst), thermal spread, fluid ingress, pad retention, pad failure, and clamp force.

Technological Characteristics

Hand-actuated electrosurgical instrument with rotatable shaft and tissue effector. Features EEPROM memory chip for generator communication. Power modulation via Adaptive Tissue Technology algorithm. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1 for <24h blood contact. Sterilization via ethylene oxide. Packaging standards: ASTM D4169, ASTM F88, ASTM F2096. Shelf-life standard: ASTM 1980-07.

Indications for Use

Indicated for soft tissue incisions requiring bleeding control and minimal thermal injury in general, plastic, pediatric, gynecologic, urologic, thoracic, and orthopedic (spine/joint) open and endoscopic 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

• Harmonic ACE Shears + Adaptive Tissue Technology (K121550)

Reference Devices

• Reprocessed Harmonic Shears (K132566)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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September 20, 2016

Sterilmed, Inc. Ms. Neelu Gibson Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs 5010 Cheshire Parkway, Suite 2 Plymouth, Minnesota 55446

Re: K161086

Trade/Device Name: Reprocessed Harmonic Shears with Adaptive Tissue Technology (36 cm), Reprocessed Harmonic Shears with Adaptive Tissue Technology (23cm) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NUJ Dated: August 19, 2016 Received: August 22, 2016

Dear Ms. Gibson:

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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# Christopher J. Ronk -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) K161086

#### Device Name

Reprocessed Harmonic Shears with Adaptive Tissue Technology (36 cm), Reprocessed Harmonic Shears with Adaptive Tissue Technology (23 cm)

Indications for Use (Describe)

The Reprocessed Harmonic Shears with Adaptive Tissue Technology are indicated for soft tissue incisions when bleeding control and minimal thermal injury are desired. The instruments can be used as an adjunct to or substitute for electrosurgery, lasers and steel scalpels in general, plastic, gynecologic, urologic, thoracic, exposure to orthopedic structures (such as spine and joint space) and other open and endoscopic procedures.

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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### K161086 Device Name and Model Numbers

| Device Name | Model Number |
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| Reprocessed Harmonic ACE®+ Shears, 5 mm Diameter, 23cm Length, With Adaptive Tissue Technology | HAR23R |
| Reprocessed Harmonic ACE®+ Shears, 5 mm Diameter, 36cm Length, With Adaptive Tissue Technology | HAR36R |

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## 510(k) SUMMARY

| Submitter and<br>Manufacturer: | Sterilmed, Inc.<br>5010 Cheshire Parkway N, Suite 2<br>Plymouth, MN 55446<br>www.sterilmed.com |
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| Official<br>Correspondent: | Neelu Gibson<br>Sr. Director, Regulatory Affairs (RAC)<br>Sterilmed, Inc.<br>Tel: [phone]<br>Fax: [phone]<br>Email: [e-mail] |
| Date of<br>Submission: | 15 March 2016 |
| Trade Name: | Reprocessed Harmonic Shears with Adaptive Tissue Technology (23 cm),<br>Reprocessed Harmonic Shears with Adaptive Tissue Technology (36 cm) |
| Common Name: | Reprocessed Harmonic Shears with Adaptive Tissue Technology |
| 510(k) Number: | K161086 |
| Device<br>Classification: | Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories.<br>Regulation: 21CFR 878-4400<br>Pro Code: NUJ<br>Class: Class II |
| Predicate Device: | Harmonic ACE Shears + Adaptive Tissue Technology (K121550). |
| Device<br>Description: | The Reprocessed Harmonic Shears with Adaptive Tissue Technology are<br>used for coagulation and mechanical transection of soft tissue during<br>laparoscopic and open procedures. The devices allow the surgeon to<br>grasp, coagulate and transect soft tissue with a single instrument. The<br>devices are hand-actuated with shaft and tissue effector that can be rotated.<br>The energy delivery can be activated with hand activation or with an<br>optional generator foot switch.<br>The device includes a torque wrench as an accessory piece (the torque<br>wrench is designed to ensure that the hand piece is properly secured to the<br>device. |
| Indications<br>for Use: | The Reprocessed Harmonic Shears with Adaptive Tissue Technology are<br>indicated for soft tissue incisions when bleeding control and minimal<br>thermal injury are desired. The instruments can be used as an adjunct to<br>or substitute for electrosurgery, lasers and steel scalpels in general, plastic,<br>pediatric, gynecologic, urologic, thoracic, exposure to orthopedic<br>structures (such as spine and joint space) and other open and endoscopic<br>procedures. |
| Technological<br>Characteristics: | The reprocessed Harmonic Shears with Adaptive Tissue Technology have<br>the same technological and performance characteristics as the predicate<br>devices, K121550. The reprocessed Harmonic Shears with Adaptive<br>Tissue Technology incorporate an ergonomic handle and tapered blade<br>geometry. Similar to the predicate models, each of these reprocessed<br>devices includes an EEPROM memory chip that stores device<br>identification, usage tracking, and operating parameters for use by the<br>Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Generator 11 generator that provides power<br>for the devices. |
| | Adaptive Tissue Technology refers to the power output algorithm that is<br>utilized by the devices. During use, the Adaptive Tissue Technology<br>algorithm parameters stored on the device EEPROM are read by the<br>generator and used to reduce the power (current) to the instrument and<br>provide a secondary, higher pitched generator activation tone when there<br>is little or no tissue between the instrument blade and tissue pads. To do<br>this the generator monitors the thermal condition of the blade during<br>device activation. |
| Functional<br>and Safety<br>Testing: | Representative samples of reprocessed devices were tested to<br>demonstrate appropriate functional characteristics. Process validation<br>testing was performed to validate the cleaning and sterilization<br>procedures as well as device packaging. In addition, the manufacturing<br>process includes visual and validated functional testing of all products<br>produced. Where appropriate prior validation testing of previously<br>cleared Reprocessed Harmonic Shears (K132566) was utilized for the<br>same reprocessing procedures, equipment, and sterilization processing.<br>The Reprocessed Harmonic Shears with Adaptive Tissue Technology are<br>reprocessed no more than one (1) time. The torque wrench accessories<br>are reprocessed no more than five (5) times. Each device and accessory<br>is marked and tracked through the reprocessing cycle. After the device<br>or torque wrench has reached the maximum number of reprocessing<br>cycles, one and five, respectively, it is rejected from further reprocessing. |
| Summary of<br>Non-Clinical<br>Tests Conducted: | Specific non-clinical tests performed included: cleaning validation,<br>sterilization verification, ethylene oxide residual testing (ISO 10993-7),<br>packaging validation (ASTM D4169, ASTM F88, ASTM F2096), and<br>shelf-life validation (ASTM 1980-07). In addition, validation of<br>functional performance (bench testing) was performed through simulated Electrical Safety Device Functionality Vessel Seal Burst (Static and Burst Pressure) Vessel Seal Thermal Spread Drop Fluid Ingress Pad Retention Pad Failure Clamp Force |
| | Performance testing shows the reprocessed Harmonic Shears with<br>Adaptive Tissue Technology to perform as originally intended.<br>In addition, the device was tested for biocompatibility per ISO 10993-<br>1 for short duration contact with blood (<24 hours). Biocompatibility<br>testing included:<br>Cytotoxicity Sensitization Irritation/Intracutaneous Reactivity Acute Systemic Toxicity Hemocompatability Chemical Pyrogens Hemolysis Immune Response |
| Conclusion: | Sterilmed conducted performance testing (described above) for the<br>Reprocessed Harmonic Shears with Adaptive Tissue Technology (23 cm<br>and 36 cm) against the OEM predicate devices, Harmonic ACE Shears +<br>Adaptive Tissue Technology, Models HAR23 and HAR36 (K121550).<br>Results demonstrated substantial equivalence to the predicate devices<br>with respect to safety and effectiveness.<br>Sterilmed therefore concludes that the Reprocessed Harmonic Shears with<br>Adaptive Tissue Technology (23 cm, 36 cm) are safe, effective, and<br>substantially equivalent to the predicate devices, Harmonic ACE Shears +<br>Adaptive Tissue Technology, Models HAR23 and HAR36 (K121550) |

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