ELECTROSURGICAL DISPERSIVE ELECTRODE

K983782 · Conmedcorp · GEI · Jan 25, 1999 · General, Plastic Surgery

Device Facts

• Record ID: K983782
• Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL DISPERSIVE ELECTRODE
• Applicant: Conmedcorp
• Product Code: GEI · General, Plastic Surgery
• Decision Date: Jan 25, 1999
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4400
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

Reusable dispersive electrode to collect and return electro-surgical current form the patient produced at the oloolis cargical during electrosurgical procedures back to the generator and earth ground.

Device Story

Device is a reusable electrosurgical dispersive electrode; functions as a return path for electrosurgical current from patient to generator/earth ground during surgical procedures. Used in clinical/surgical environments by medical professionals. Device facilitates safe completion of electrosurgical circuit, preventing patient burns by providing low-impedance return path for high-frequency electrical energy.

Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only.

Technological Characteristics

Reusable dispersive electrode; conductive material construction; designed for connection to electrosurgical generators; passive electrical component.

Indications for Use

Indicated for use as a return electrode for electrosurgical current during electrosurgical procedures in a clinical setting.

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.

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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Public Health Service

Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

JAN 25 1999

Mr. Ira D. Duesler, Jr. Quality Engineer Conmed Corporation 310 Broad Street Utica, New York 13501

Re: K983782

> Trade Name: Reusable Electrosurgical Dispersive Electrode Regulatory Class II Product Code: GEI Dated: October 26, 1998 Received: October 27, 1998

Dear Mr. Duesler:

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 (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 regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (OS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (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 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.

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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 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 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,

S. Galia M. Witter, Ph.D., M.D.

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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510(k) Number (if known)_ k 9 837 7 2

Device Name: ConMED Reusable Dispersive Electrode

Indications For Use:

Reusable dispersive electrode to collect and return electro-surgical current form the patient produced at the oloolis cargical during electrosurgical procedures back to the generator and earth ground.

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

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Prescription Use
(Per 21 CFR 801.109)

OR

Over-The-Counter Use _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________