MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

K982575 · United States Surgical, A Division of Tyco Healthc · FTL · Nov 6, 1998 · General, Plastic Surgery

Device Facts

• Record ID: K982575
• Device Name: MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
• Applicant: United States Surgical, A Division of Tyco Healthc
• Product Code: FTL · General, Plastic Surgery
• Decision Date: Nov 6, 1998
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 878.3300
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

Surgipro* Mesh Plug** device is indicated for the repair of groin hernia defects.

Device Story

Surgipro Mesh Plug is a nonabsorbable, inert, sterile, porous surgical mesh; knitted from polypropylene polymer yarns. Used by surgeons in clinical settings for the repair of groin hernia defects. Device provides structural reinforcement to the hernia site. Benefit includes mechanical support for tissue repair.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence based on technological characteristics and material compliance.

Technological Characteristics

Nonabsorbable, inert, porous surgical mesh; knitted polypropylene polymer. Materials comply with ISO Standard # 10993-1. Sterile, Class II device.

Indications for Use

Indicated for the repair of groin hernia defects in patients requiring surgical intervention.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

Surgical mesh is a metallic or polymeric screen intended to be implanted to reinforce soft tissue or bone where weakness exists. Examples of surgical mesh are metallic and polymeric mesh for hernia repair, and acetabular and cement restrictor mesh used during orthopedic surgery.

Predicate Devices

• Bard® Marlex® Mesh PerFix™ Plug (K922916)
• Surgipro* Mesh (K905655)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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## 510(k)_Summary of Safety and Effectiveness IX.

| SUBMITTER: | United States Surgical Corporation<br>150 Glover Avenue<br>Norwalk, CT 06856 |
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| CONTACT PERSON: | Jamie Yieh |
| DATE PREPARED: | July 23, 1998 |
| CLASSIFICATION NAME: | Mesh, Surgical, Polymeric |
| COMMON NAME: | Nonabsorbable Surgical Mesh |
| PROPRIETARY NAME: | Not yet determined |
| PREDICATE DEVICES: | Bard® Marlex® Mesh PerFix™ Plug (K922916)<br>Surgipro* Mesh (K905655) |
| DEVICE DESCRIPTION: | Surgipro* Mesh Plug** device is a nonabsorbable, inert<br>sterile, porous, surgical mesh knitted from yarns o<br>polypropylene polymer from which Surgipro* surgical<br>sutures are manufactured. |
| INTENDED USE: | Surgipro* Mesh Plug** device is indicated for the repair<br>of groin hernia defects. |
| MATERIALS: | All component materials of the Surgipro* Mesh Plug**<br>device are comprised of materials which are in accordance<br>with ISO Standard # 10993-1 |

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

NOV 6 1998

Mr. Jamie Yieh Regulatory Affairs, Associate United States Surgical Corporation 150 Glover Avenue Norwalk, Connecticut 06856

K982575 Re: Surgipro™ Mesh Plug Trade Name: Requlatory Class: II Product Code: FTL Dated: October 05, 1998 Received: October 13, 1998

Dear Mr. Yieh:

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, Druq, and Cosmetic Act (Act). 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.

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 requlations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. ਸ substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General requlation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory In addition, FDA may publish further announcements action. 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

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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 your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling requlation (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 Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number [phone] or [phone] or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

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

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

Enclosure

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K9825.75

## IV. Indications For Use:

510(k) Number (if known):

Name: Surgipro* Mesh Plug** device

Indications For Use:

The Surgipro* Mesh Plug** device is indicated for the repair of groin hernia defects.

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Evaluation (ODE)

OR Over-The-Counter Use: Prescription Use: (Per 21 CFR §801.109)

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