Ensizor® Monopolar Endoscopic Scissors are designed to cut and dissect tissue, cauterize tissue, cut sutures and cut non-metallic materials during all flexible endoscopic procedures.
Device Story
Single-use, sterile, monopolar electrosurgical scissors for flexible endoscopy. Device consists of an actuation handle, flexible shaft, and distal scissor blades. Operated by physician during endoscopic procedures; compatible with flexible endoscopes (min 2.8 mm channel). Nitinol actuator wire enables navigation through tortuous paths; rotation feature allows radial positioning. Blades feature blunt tips for atraumatic dissection and rounded surfaces for cauterization when closed. Connects to external monopolar HF generator for electrosurgical cutting and cauterization. Provides mechanical cutting and electrosurgical tissue management; enhances procedural efficiency in tissue dissection and suture cutting.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance evaluated via comparative testing against predicate devices, including cutting efficacy on various materials (rubber, polyethylene, multiple suture types) and electrosurgical functionality (cauterization on raw chicken). Insulation testing performed. All units passed all tests.
Technological Characteristics
Single-use, ethylene oxide sterilized. Materials include nitinol (actuator wire). Dimensions: 2.6 mm diameter, 165 cm or 235 cm length. Energy source: external monopolar HF generator. Features: Edge Flex™ blade technology, radial rotation, blunt-tip design for atraumatic dissection. No software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing flexible endoscopic procedures requiring tissue dissection, cutting, cauterization, or cutting of sutures and non-metallic materials.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An endoscopic electrosurgical unit and accessories is a device used to perform electrosurgical procedures through an endoscope. This generic type of device includes the electrosurgical generator, patient plate, electric biopsy forceps, electrode, flexible snare, electrosurgical alarm system, electrosurgical power supply unit, electrical clamp, self-opening rigid snare, flexible suction coagulator electrode, patient return wristlet, contact jelly, adaptor to the cord for transurethral surgical instruments, the electric cord for transurethral surgical instruments, and the transurethral desiccator.
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June 29, 2018
Slater Endoscopy, LLC % Craig Pagan Consultant C2C Development, LLC 1135 W NASA Blvd. Suite 500 Melbourne, Florida 32901
Re: K180134
Trade/Device Name: Ensizor Monopolar Endoscopic Scissors Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.4300 Regulation Name: Endoscopic electrosurgical unit and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KGE, OCZ Dated: Mav 30, 2018 Received: May 30, 2018
Dear Craig Pagan:
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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for 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)
## K180134
Device Name Ensizor® Monopolar Endoscopic Scissors
Indications for Use (Describe)
Ensizor® Monopolar Endoscopic Scissors are designed to cut and dissect tissue, cut sutures and cut nonmetallic materials during all flexible 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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## 510(k) Summary
## Submitter's name, address, telephone number, a contact person and date (1) summary was prepared:
Slater Endoscopy, LLC 14000 NW 58 Court Miami Lakes, FL 33014 Telephone: (305) 889-3350 Contact: John Starkey, COO / VP Quality Assurance Jan 10, 2018
#### Name(s) of device: (2)
| Proprietary/Trade Name: | Ensizor® Monopolar Endoscopic Scissors |
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| Common Name: | Forceps, Biopsy, Electric |
| Regulation Number: | 876.4300 |
| Regulation Name: | Endoscopic electrosurgical unit and accessories |
| Classification Panel: | Gastroenterology/Urology |
| Product Code: | KGE, OCZ |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
## Legally Marked Predicate Device to which the submitter claims substantial (3) equivalence:
The Ensizor® Monopolar Endoscopic Scissors is substantially equivalent to the Ensizor® Endoscopic Scissors (K150939) and the Apollo Endosurgery Endoscopic Scissors (K090583).
#### Description of device(s): (4)
Ensizor® Monopolar Endoscopic Scissors
- Cat # MES-26165 2.6 mm Monopolar Endoscopic Scissors x 165cm insertion length
- Cat # MES-26235 2.6 mm Monopolar Endoscopic Scissors x 235cm insertion ● length
The Ensizor Monopolar Endoscopic Scissors is a single-use ethylene oxide sterile electrosurgical scissors. This device is designed to be used with an electrosurgical monopolar HF generator to cut and dissect tissue, cauterize tissue, cut sutures and cut non-metallic materials during all flexible endoscopic procedures.
The device is compatible with flexible endoscopes with a minimum channel diameter of 2.8 mm. The maximum insertion portion diameter is 2.6 mm, and insertion lengths are 165 cm and 235 cm. The patented Edge Flex™ technology used for the Scissor Blades ("Blades") enhances the cutting performance of this flexible endoscopic
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scissors. The Ensizor's rotation feature enables accurate-radial positioning, and the nitinol actuator wire allows for tortuous endoscopic paths while minimizing loss of distal control. The Blades are designed with blunt tips to enable the atraumatic dissection of tissue planes and when closed, make a non-sharp rounded cauterizing surface.
### Statement of intended use: (5)
Ensizor® Monopolar Endoscopic Scissors are designed to cut and dissect tissue, cauterize tissue, cut sutures and cut non-metallic materials during all flexible endoscopic procedures.
### Comparison of Technological Characteristics to Predicate Device: (6)
The Ensizor® Monopolar Endoscopic Scissors have the same technological characteristics as the predicate devices as described below:
- Devices are designed to dissect, cut and cauterize tissue during endoscopic procedures.
- . Devices consist principally of an actuation handle and a flexible shaft body terminating in a pair of cutting Scissors.
- . Scissors function just like standard scissors for mechanical cutting. By operating the handle, the Scissors open and close.
### (7) Performance Data:
The following nonclinical testing was performed in order to evaluate the substantial equivalence of the Ensizor® Monopolar Endoscopic Scissors to the predicate devices.
| | Test | Ensizor<br>Monopolar<br>Endoscopic<br>Scissors | Apollo<br>Endosurgery<br>Endoscopic<br>Monopolar<br>Scissors |
|-----------------------------------------------|------------------|------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|
| Product Attribute Testing | All units passed | All units passed | |
| Product Performance Testing | All units passed | All units passed | |
| Sample Cutting | | | |
| .008 In. thickness rubber (Dental Dam) | All units passed | All units passed | |
| .002 In. thickness LDPE Polyethylene<br>Sheet | All units passed | All units passed | |
| 2-0 Polydioxanone Suture | All units passed | All units passed | |
| 3-0 Polydioxanone Suture | All units passed | All units passed | |
| 2-0 Polypropylene Suture | All units passed | All units passed | |
Table 2 510(k) Summary - Testing Summary
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| Test | Ensizor<br>Monopolar<br>Endoscopic<br>Scissors | Apollo<br>Endosurgery<br>Endoscopic<br>Monopolar<br>Scissors |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|
| 3-0 Polypropylene Suture | All units passed | All units passed |
| 2-0 Silk Sutures | All units passed | All units passed |
| 3-0 Silk Sutures | All units passed | All units passed |
| 2-0 Vicryl Sutures | All units passed | All units passed |
| 3-0 Vicryl Sutures | All units passed | All units passed |
| Raw chicken for the electrocautery<br>functionality test (cut at least 10 times each<br>sample material and 10 tissue cauterization<br>tests). | All units passed | All units passed |
| Insulation Test | All units passed | All units passed |
### (8) Conclusions:
Based on the non-clinical performance data performed comparing the Ensizor® Monopolar Endoscopic Scissors to the predicate devices, it is concluded that the device is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as or better than the predicate devices.
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