K173740 · Renovo, Inc. · NUJ · Mar 19, 2018 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K173740
Device Name
Reprocessed DePuy Mitek Ablation Wand
Applicant
Renovo, Inc.
Product Code
NUJ · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Mar 19, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Reprocessed DePuy Mitek Ablation Wands for use with the VAPR Electrosurgical System are intended for resection, ablation, excision of soft tissues, hemostasis of blood vessels and coagulation of soft tissues in patients requiring arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, elbow and wrist.
Device Story
Reprocessed radiofrequency (RF) surgical ablation wands; used for soft tissue resection, ablation, excision, hemostasis, and coagulation during arthroscopic procedures. Device consists of polycarbonate handle, stainless steel shaft, PET insulation, tungsten electrodes, alumina ceramic tip, and PVC suction line. Powered by external RF generator. Operated by surgeons in clinical/hospital settings. Reprocessing restores device to original OEM performance specifications. Output is thermal energy delivered to tissue via electrode tip. Benefits include effective tissue management during minimally invasive orthopedic surgery.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence is based on benchtop performance testing, including cleaning validation (residual protein/carbohydrates), functional testing (thermal effects, probe bending, probe drop), sterilization/packaging validation (EtO residuals, simulated shipment), shelf-life testing, and biocompatibility (cytotoxicity, irritation, acute systemic, pyrogenicity, sensitization).
Technological Characteristics
Materials: polycarbonate handle, stainless steel shaft, PET insulation, tungsten electrodes, alumina ceramic tip, PVC suction line. Energy source: external RF generator. Form factor: various diameters/lengths/electrode configurations. Sterilization: EtO. No software component.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, elbow, and wrist for soft tissue resection, ablation, excision, hemostasis, and coagulation.
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.
VAPR P50 Electrode, VAPR S50 Electrode, VAPR S90 Electrode, VAPR P50 Electrode with handcontrols, VAPR S90 Electrode with Handcontrols (K122425)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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March 19, 2018
ReNovo. Inc. % Mr. Robert Packard Medical Device Academy, Inc. 345 Lincoln Hill Rd. Shrewsbury, Vermont 05738
Re: K173740
Trade/Device Name: Reprocessed DePuy Mitek Ablation Wand Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device and Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NUJ Dated: February 14, 2018 Received: February 15, 2018
Dear Mr. Packard:
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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> Sincerely, Jennifer R. Stevenson -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) K173740
Device Name
Reprocessed DePuy Mitek Ablation Wand
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Reprocessed DePuy Mitek Ablation Wands for use with the VAPR Electrosurgical System are intended for resection, ablation, excision of soft tissues, hemostasis of blood vessels and coagulation of soft tissues in patients requiring arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, elbow and wrist.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| <div> <span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </div> | <div> <span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div> |
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# K173740 Reprocessed DePuy Mitek Ablation Wands – Device Models Subject to Clearance
| OEM Model<br>Number | Name | Tip<br>Diameter | OEM 510(k) | Picture |
|---------------------|------------------------------|-----------------|--------------------|----------------------------------|
| 228146 | VAPR COOLPULSE 90 | 3.3mm | K113545<br>K100638 | Image: VAPR COOLPULSE 90 |
| 228147 | VAPR COOLPULSE 90<br>(w/ HC) | 3.3mm | K113545<br>K100638 | Image: VAPR COOLPULSE 90 (w/ HC) |
| 227204 | VAPR Premiere 90 | 3.3mm | K113545<br>K100638 | Image: VAPR Premiere 90 |
| 227504 | VAPR Premiere 50 | 3.0mm | K113545<br>K100638 | Image: VAPR Premiere 50 |
| 228504 | VAPR Premiere 50 (w/<br>HC) | 3.0mm | K113545<br>K100638 | Image: VAPR Premiere 50 (w/ HC) |
| 225370 | VAPR S90 | 4.0mm | K122425 | Image: VAPR S90 |
| 228370 | VAPR S90 (w/ HC) | 4.0mm | K122425 | Image: VAPR S90 (w/ HC) |
| 225361 | LPS (2-Piece Electrode) | 4.0mm | K113545 | Image: LPS (2-Piece Electrode) |
| 225360 | LDS (2-Piece Electrode) | 4.0mm | K113545 | Image: LDS (2-Piece Electrode) |
| 227355 | VAPR S50 | 3.0mm | K122425 | Image: VAPR S50 |
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# K173740 - 510(k) SUMMARY
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR §807.92:
### 1. SUBMITTER
ReNovo, Inc. Mark K. Wells 340 SW Columbia St. Bend OR, 97702 USA Tel: +1.541.422.8880 Fax: +1.541.422.8881
#### II. CONTACT PERSON
Mary Vater, BS, Regulatory Affairs Specialist Medical Device Academy 345 Lincoln Hill Rd. Shrewsbury, VT 05738 USA Tel: +1.913.274.9899 Email: mary@fdaecopy.com
#### = DEVICE
Name of Device: Classification Name: Regulation: Requiatory Class: Product Classification Code: NUJ
Reprocessed DePuy Mitek Ablation Wand Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device and Accessories 21 CFR §878.4400 Class II
### IV. PREDICATE (OEM) DEVICES
Predicate Manufacturer: DePuy Mitek Predicate Trade Name: VAPR Electrodes Predicate 510(k): K113545
Predicate Manufacturer: DePuy Mitek Predicate Trade Name: VAPR Electrodes Predicate 510(k): K100638
Predicate Manufacturer: DePuy Mitek Predicate Trade Name: VAPR P50 Electrode, VAPR S50 Electrode, VAPR S90 Electrode, VAPR P50 Electrode with handcontrols, VAPR S90 Electrode with Handcontrols Predicate 510(k): K122425
No reference devices were used in this submission.
#### V. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
Reprocessed DePuy Mitek Ablation Wands are radiofrequency surgical devices intended for resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissue and hemostasis of blood vessels in arthroscopic and orthopedic procedures. Ablation wands are powered by a radiofrequency generator or controller. The device variations include various diameters, lengths, or electrode configurations. The materials of construction are generally polycarbonate handles, stainless steel shafts, PET insulation, tungsten
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electrodes, alumina ceramic tips and PVC suction lines. The electrode design contributes to the performance differences across different model devices.
## VI. INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Reprocessed DePuy Mitek Ablation Wands for use with the V APR Electrosurgical System are intended for resection, ablation, excision of soft tissues, hemostasis of blood vessels and coagulation of soft tissues in patients requiring arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, elbow and wrist.
### VII. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVCE
The fundamental technological characteristics of the subject device are identical to the predicate. The subject devices are reprocessed versions of the predicate devices. Validation was done to ensure that the reprocessing activities did not affect the form or function of the device, and that the reprocessed device performs as well as the original, new device.
The following characteristics were compared between the subject device and the predicate device in order to demonstrate substantial equivalence:
- . Indications for Use – The predicate and subject device have substantially equivalent intended uses. Both are intended for resection, ablation, excision of soft tissues, hemostasis of blood vessels and coagulation of soft tissues in patients requiring arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, elbow and wrist.
- . Materials - The subject devices are identical reprocessed versions of the predicate OEM devices, therefore the subject devices materials are identical to the predicate.
- Design - The predicate and subject devices are identical in design changes are made during reprocessing.
- . Energy Source - The predicate and subject devices are both powered by external RF Generators.
- . Performance Testing - The subject devices were tested side by side with predicate devices for thermal effects, probe bending, and probe drop performance. The subject device performed equivalent to the predicate
## VIII. PERFORMANCE DATA
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
# Performance Testing
- · Cleaning
- Residual Protein and Carbohydrates O
- O Visual Inspection
- Cleaning Performance Qualification O
- · Functional
- Thermal Effects Performance Testing o
- Probe Bending Performance Testing O
- Probe Drop Performance Testing O
- · Sterilization and Packaging
- EtO Sterilization Testing O
- EtO Residuals Testing O
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- Simulated Shipment Testing o
- Product Stability
- Shelf Life Testing 1-year Accelerated Aging O
- Real-Time Shelf Life studies are on-going and are not complete for inclusion in this O submission.
## Biocompatibility Testing
The following biocompatibility tests were conducted to ensure the safety of the devices:
- · Cytotoxicity
- · Irritation
- · Acute Systemic
- · Material Mediated Pyrogenicity
- · Sensitization
## Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
The following electrical safety and EMC tests have been performed:
- . IEC 60601-1-2 EMC Testing
- IEC 60601-2-2 Electrical Safety Testing (high frequency equipment/accessories) .
## Software Verification and Validation Testing
Software Testing is not applicable, because the device does not contain software.
## Mechanical and acoustic Testing
Mechanical and acoustic performance testing was not required to demonstrate safety and effectiveness of the device.
## Animal Study
Animal performance testing was not required to demonstrate safety and effectiveness of the device.
## Clinical Studies
Clinical testing was not required to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the Reprocessed DePuy Mitek Ablation Wand. Instead, substantial equivalence is based upon benchtop performance testing.
#### IX. CONCLUSIONS
Based on a comparison of technological characteristics, indications for use, and performance data, it can be concluded that the proposed Reprocessed DePuy Mitek Ablation Wand devices are substantially equivalent to the predicate (OEM) devices.
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