DUMEX PAK-ITS WOVEN RIBBON PACKING

K980791 · Dumex Medical Surgical Products, Ltd. · EFQ · Apr 29, 1998 · SU

Device Facts

• Record ID: K980791
• Device Name: DUMEX PAK-ITS WOVEN RIBBON PACKING
• Applicant: Dumex Medical Surgical Products, Ltd.
• Product Code: EFQ · SU
• Decision Date: Apr 29, 1998
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Device Class: Class U
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

The Dumex Pak-its-Woven Ribbon Packing is intended to absorb exudate from discharging wounds into a secondary dressing. The packing is indicated for the following exudating wounds: minor cuts, abrasions and incisions. The packing may also be used on infected wounds under the care of a health care professional.

Device Story

Dumex Pak-its Woven Ribbon Packing is a wound dressing designed to absorb exudate from discharging wounds. It functions as a primary packing material to transfer fluid into a secondary dressing. Used in clinical or home settings, it is applied by healthcare professionals or patients to manage minor cuts, abrasions, incisions, and infected wounds. The device aids in wound management by maintaining a clean environment through exudate absorption. It is not indicated for third-degree burns, as a permanent dressing, as synthetic skin, or as a treatment/cure for wounds.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; bench testing only.

Technological Characteristics

Woven ribbon packing material designed for exudate absorption. No specific materials, energy sources, or software components described.

Indications for Use

Indicated for patients with minor cuts, abrasions, incisions, or infected wounds requiring exudate absorption into a secondary dressing. Use on infected wounds requires professional healthcare supervision.

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

APR 2 9 1998

Mr. Sharmini Atheray, M.Sc Manager for QA/RA Dumex Medical Surgical Products Limited 104 Shorting Road Scarborough, Ontario, Canada MIS3S4

Re: K980791

> Trade Name: Dumex Pak- its Regulatory Class: Unclassified Product Code: EFO Dated: February 26, 1998 Received: March 2, 1998

Dear Mr. Atheray:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to 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 (the Act). You may, therefore, market your device subject to the general controls provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) and the following limitations:

- 1. This device may not be labeled for use on third degree burns.
- 2. This device may not be labeled as having any accelerating effect on the rate of wound healing or epithelization.
- 3. This device may not be labeled as a long-term, permanent, or no-change dressing, or as an artificial (synthetic) skin.
- 4. This device may not be labeled as a treatment or a cure for any type of wound.

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The labeling claims listed above would be considered a major modification in the intended use of the device and would require a premarket notification submission (21 CFR 807.81). The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practices, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval) it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Medical Devices: General GMP regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic GMP inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.

This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for vour device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the

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Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number [phone] or 301-443-6597 or at its internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html.

Sincerely yours,

Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D.

Director Division of General and Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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## Indications for Use Form

510(k) Number (if known): K980791

Device Name: Dumex Pak-its Woven Ribbon Packing

Indications for Use:

The Dumex Pak-its-Woven Ribbon Packing is intended to absorb exudate from discharging wounds into a secondary dressing. The packing is indicated for the following exudating wounds: minor cuts, abrasions and incisions. The packing may also be used on infected wounds under the care of a health care professional.

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109) or

Over-the-Counter Use__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Division of General Restorative Devices
510(k) Number K980711