The DANNIK Disposable Monopolar Laparoscopic Instrument have application in a variety of minimally invasive procedures to facilitate grasping, mobilization, dissection and transection of tissue.
Device Story
Disposable monopolar laparoscopic instrument for minimally invasive surgery; used by surgeons to grasp, mobilize, dissect, and transect tissue. Device features handle and 360-degree rotation knob (ABS thermoplastic), 5mm diameter stainless steel shaft with high-density polyethylene insulation, and RF post for electrosurgical coagulation when connected to an external generator and ground electrode. Operated manually by surgeon in clinical/OR settings. Provides mechanical tissue manipulation and electrical coagulation; benefits include precise tissue handling and hemostasis during laparoscopic procedures.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only, including performance and functionality evaluations: thermal effects on tissue, connection strength, clamping performance, cable connection, mechanical open/close performance, hardness, and corrosion resistance.
Technological Characteristics
5mm diameter, 33cm length. Materials: ABS thermoplastic (handle/knob), medical-grade stainless steel (shaft), high-density polyethylene (insulation). Energy: Monopolar RF electrosurgery via external generator. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (ETO) per ISO 11135-1. Biocompatibility: ISO 10993 compliant. Manual operation.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing minimally invasive surgical procedures requiring tissue grasping, mobilization, dissection, and transection.
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.
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March 4, 2020
DANNIK Olga Haberland Regulatory Compliance 941 W Morse Blvd., Suite 100 Winter Park, Florida 32789
Re: K193019
Trade/Device Name: DANNIK Disposable Monopolar Laparoscopic Instrument Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device and Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEI Dated: February 18, 2020 Received: February 24, 2020
Dear Olga Haberland:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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.
Long Chen, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT4A: Division of General Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K193019
Device Name
DANNIK Disposable Monopolar Laparoscopic Instrument
Indications for Use (Describe)
The DANNIK Disposable Monopolar Laparoscopic Instrument have application in a variety of minimally invasive procedures to facilitate grasping, mobilization, dissection and transection of tissue.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| <span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">☑</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | ☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
| X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) /Summary
1. Contact Information DANNIK 941 West Morse Blvd. Suite #100 Winter Park, Florida 32789 Phone: (407) 745-1698 Olga Haberland, Regulatory Compliance January 30, 2020
- 2. Device Name
- Trade Name DANNIK Disposable Monopolar Laparoscopic . Instrument
- Common Name: Disposable Monopolar Laparoscopic Instrument .
- Classification Name : Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation Device . and Accessories
- Classification: Class II General and Plastic Surgery Devices GEI, 21 . CFR878.4400
Performance Standards: Devices are manufactured according to Good Manufacturing Practices (G.M.P.), Association for Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (A.AM.I.) and American Society for Testing and Materials (A.S.T.M.) requirements and applicable Harmonized Standards ISO 13485.
- 3. Substantially Equivalent Device
- Legally Marketed (unmodified Devices): .
- Ethicon Endo-Surgery Endopath Endoscopic Instrument FDA 510K . (K984240)
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# K193019
- 4. Device Description
The DANNIK Disposable Monopolar Laparoscopic Instrument consists of Handle which activates the instruments jaws and scissor blades, Rotator knob that provides 360 degrees rotation , both handle and rotation knob are made of ABS thermoplastic, and a Shaft made from Medical grade Stainless Steel and insulated with high-density polyethylene PE. 5mm in diameter with a working length of 33cm. RF Post for electrosurgery when attached to an approved electrosurgical generator to provide coagulation of tissue when used with appropriate ground electrode.
This device is packaged and sterilized for single use only. Do NOT re-use, reprocess or resterilize. Discard after use with care.
Biocompatibility Conforms to ISO 10993 Prescription Only Yes Sterilized by ETO ( Ethelyn Oxide )
- 5. Intended Use
The DANNIK Disposable Monopolar Laparoscopic Instrument have application in a variety of minimally invasive procedures to facilitate grasping, mobilization, dissection and transection of tissue.
- 6. Technological Characteristics of the Subject Device Compared to the Predicate Device
Comparison of Technological Characteristics: DANNIK Disposable Monopolar Laparoscopic Instrument is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
There are no new technologies being added to this device from the predicate, in terms of finished device functions. The device has the same intended use and application as the predicate device.
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| Device | Dannik Disposable Monopolar<br>Laparoscopic Instrument | Ethicon Endo-Surgery Endopath<br>Endoscopic Instrument FDA 510K<br>(K984240) |
|--------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended use | The DANNIK Disposable<br>Monopolar Laparoscopic<br>Instrument have application in a<br>variety of minimally invasive<br>procedures to facilitate grasping,<br>mobilization, dissection and<br>transection of tissue. | Same |
| Product Picture | Image: Dannik Disposable Monopolar Laparoscopic Instrument | Image: Ethicon Endo-Surgery Endopath Endoscopic Instrument |
| Device Description | The DANNIK Disposable Monopolar<br>Laparoscopic Instrument consists of<br>Handle which activates the<br>instruments jaws and scissor blades,<br>Rotator knob that provides 360<br>degrees rotation to shaft; both<br>handle and rotation knob are made<br>of ABS thermoplastic, and a Shaft<br>5mm in diameter with a working<br>length of 33cm made from Medical<br>grade Stainless Steel and insulated<br>with high-density polyethylene PE.<br>5mm in diameter with a working<br>length of 33cm. RF Post for<br>electrosurgery when attached to an<br>approved electrosurgical generator<br>to provide coagulation of tissue<br>when used with appropriate ground<br>electrode. | Same/Equivalent<br>"The Instruments have a rotating<br>insulated shaft with a diameter of<br>3mm, 5mm or 10mm. The Rotation<br>knob located on the handle rotates<br>the shaft 260 degrees in either<br>direction. The ring handles are<br>compressed and released to activate<br>the instrument jaws or scissor<br>blades. Each of the curved scissors<br>and dissectors has a monopolar<br>cautery connector that extends<br>from the top of the handle. The<br>connector is used for electrosurgery<br>when properly attached to a<br>standard cautery cable and proper<br>generator |
| Classification | Class II General and Plastic Surgery<br>Devices GEI, 21 CFR878.4400 | Same |
| Diameter | 5mm x 33cm | Same ( also offers additional diameters) |
| Materials | Non-Patient Contact:<br>• ABS Thermoplastic-<br>Patient Contact:<br>• Stainless Steel<br>• PE (Polyethylene) | Unknown |
| Sterilization | Ethylene Oxide ( ETO)<br>I.S.O 11135-1 | Unknown |
| Prescription Only | Yes | Yes |
| Biocompatibility | Conforms to ISO 10993 | Unknown |
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## 7. Non-Clinical Tests
DANNIK Disposable Monopolar Laparoscopic Instrument has been evaluated by Design Engineers, through performance and functionality evaluations that include Thermal effects on Tissue Connection strength, clamping performance , cable connection, open and close performance, Hardness , corrosion resistance and outward.
- 8. Clinical Tests
No Clinical trials performed on the DANNIK Disposable Monopolar Laparoscopic Instrument
- 9. Conclusions
The subject device has equivalent indications for use as the predicate device. There are no new technologies being added to this device from the predicate, in terms of finished device functions. The device has the same intended use and application as the predicate device.
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