K992159 · Cook Biotech, Inc. · PAG · Sep 23, 1999 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K992159
Device Name
SURGISIS SLING
Applicant
Cook Biotech, Inc.
Product Code
PAG · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Sep 23, 1999
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.3300
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Surgisis® Sling is intended for implantation to reinforce soft tissues where weakness exists in the urological, gynecological and gastroenterological anatomy including but not limited to the following procedures: transvaginal repair of stress urinary incontinence, such as pubourethral support and bladder support, and transabdominal repair of apical vaginal prolapse, colon and rectal prolapse, and sacrocolposuspension. By providing pubourethral support, the sling may be used for the treatment of urinary incontinence resulting from urethral hypermobility or intrinsic sphincter deficiency.
Device Story
Surgisis® Sling is a surgical mesh device supplied in sheet form (20 cm2 to 140 cm2). It is implanted by surgeons during urological, gynecological, or gastroenterological procedures to reinforce weakened soft tissues. The device provides mechanical support for structures such as the urethra, bladder, and pelvic floor. It is intended for single-use and is provided sterile. The device functions as a physical scaffold to support tissue repair and address conditions like stress urinary incontinence and organ prolapse.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. The device underwent a panel of tests to assess biocompatibility, integrity, and performance, with all requirements met.
Technological Characteristics
Surgical mesh supplied in sheet form (20-140 cm2). Sterile, single-use device. No specific material composition or software/algorithm components described.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring soft tissue reinforcement in urological, gynecological, and gastroenterological procedures, including transvaginal repair of stress urinary incontinence (due to urethral hypermobility or intrinsic sphincter deficiency) and transabdominal repair of apical vaginal, colon, or rectal prolapse.
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.
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# 510(k) Summary
#### September 11, 2013
#### Cook Biotech Incorporated
# Surgisis® Sling
Manufacturer Name:
Cook Biotech Incorporated 1425 Innovation Place West Lafayette, Indiana 47906 Telephone: +1 (765) 497-3355 FAX: +1 (765) 807-7709
Official Contact:
Perry W. Guinn
#### DEVICE NAME AND CLASSIFICATION
Trade/Proprietary Name: Common Name: Classification Regulations: Product Code:
Surgisis® Sling Surgical mesh Class II, 21 CFR §878.3300 PAG, PAJ, FTM
#### INTENDED USE:
The Surgisis® Sling is intended for implantation to reinforce soft tissues where weakness exists in the urological, gynecological and gastroenterological anatomy including but not limited to the following procedures: transvaginal repair of stress urinary incontinence, such as pubourethral support and bladder support, and transabdominal repair of apical vaginal prolapse, colon and rectal prolapse, and sacrocolposuspension. By providing pubourethral support, the sling may be used for the treatment of urinary incontinence resulting from urethral hypermobility or intrinsic sphincter deficiency.
#### PREDICATE DEVICES:
Surgisis® Mesh (K980431) manufactured by Cook Biotech Incorporated Glycar Staple Strips (K954665) manufactured by Glycar, Incorporated Mentor Suspend™ Sling (K980483) manufactured by Mentor Corporation Surgical Fabrics (K963226) manufactured by Boston Scientific
### DEVICE DESCRIPTION:
The Surgisis® Sling is supplied in sheet form in sizes ranging from 20 cm2 to 140 cm2. The device is packaged in sterile, sealed double pouches.
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K992159: Surgisis® Sling
## SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE TO MARKETED DEVICES
The Surgisis® Sling is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices, having the same intended use and technological characteristics.
DISCUSSION OF TESTS AND TEST RESULTS:
The Surgisis® Sling was subjected to a panel of tests to assess biocompatibility, integrity, and performance. The Surgisis® Sling passed the requirements of all tests.
CONCLUSIONS DRAWN FROM THE TESTS:
The device is, with respect to intended use and technological characteristics, substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
September 13, 2013
Cook Biotech Incorporated % Neal E. Fearnot, Ph.D. President 3055 Kent Avenue West Lafavette, IN 47906
Re: K992159 Trade/Device Name: Surgisis Sling
Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 878.3300 Regulation Name: Surgical Mesh Regulatory Class: II Product Code: PAG, PAJ, FTM Dated (Date on orig SE Itr): June 23, 1999 Received (Date on orig SE Itr): June 25, 1999
Dear Neal E. Fearnot, Ph.D.,
This letter corrects our substantially equivalent letter of September 23, 1999.
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 waranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its tollfree number (800) 638 2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm. Also, please note the regulation entitled. "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours.
Herbert P. Lerner -S
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): K992159
Surgisis® Sling Device Name:
Indications For Use:
The Surgisis® Sling is intended for implantation to reinforce soft tissues where weakness exists in the urological gynecological and gastroenterological anatomy including but not limited to the following procedures: transvaginal repair of stress urinary incontinence, such as pubourethral support and bladder support, and transabdominal repair of apical vaginal prolapse, colon and rectal prolapse, and sacrocolposuspension. By providing pubourethral support, the sling may be used for the treatment of urinary incontinence resulting from urethral hypermobility or intrinsic sphincter deficiency.
The device is supplied sterile and is intended for one-time use.
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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# Herbert P. Lerner -S
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Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
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You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
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Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
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Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
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Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
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Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.