PWJ · Instrumentation, Surgical Mesh, Urogynecologic, Stress Urinary Incontinence
Obstetrics/Gynecology · 21 CFR 884.4910 · Class 2
Overview
| Product Code | PWJ |
|---|---|
| Device Name | Instrumentation, Surgical Mesh, Urogynecologic, Stress Urinary Incontinence |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 884.4910 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Review Panel | Obstetrics/Gynecology |
Identification
Specialized surgical instrumentation for use with urogynecologic surgical mesh is a prescription device specifically intended for use as an aid in the insertion, placement, fixation, or anchoring of surgical mesh during urogynecologic procedures. These procedures include transvaginal pelvic organ prolapse repair, sacrocolpopexy (transabdominal pelvic organ prolapse repair), and treatment of female stress urinary incontinence. Examples of specialized surgical instrumentation include needle passers and trocars, needle guides, fixation tools, and tissue anchors. This device is not a manual gastroenterology-urology surgical instrument and accessories (§ 876.4730) or a manual surgical instrument for general use (§ 878.4800).
Classification Rationale
Class II (special controls). The special controls for specialized surgical instrumentation for use with urogynecologic surgical mesh are:
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special controls for specialized surgical instrumentation for use with urogynecologic surgical mesh are:(1) The device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible; (2) The device must be demonstrated to be sterile and, if reusable, it must be demonstrated that the device can be adequately reprocessed; (3) Performance data must support the shelf life of the device by demonstrating package integrity and device functionality over the requested shelf life; (4) Non-clinical performance testing must demonstrate that the device meets all design specifications and performance requirements, and that the device performs as intended under anticipated conditions of use; and (5) Labeling must include: (i) Information regarding the mesh design that may be used with the device; (ii) Detailed summary of the clinical evaluations pertinent to use of the device; (iii) Expiration date; and (iv) Where components are intended to be sterilized by the user prior to initial use and/or are reusable, validated methods and instructions for sterilization and/or reprocessing of any reusable components.
Recent Cleared Devices (5 of 5)
| Record | Device Name | Applicant | Decision Date | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K181151 | GYNECARE TVT Abbrevo Continence System; GYNECARE TVT Obturator Continence System | ETHICON, Inc. | Aug 10, 2018 | SESE |
| K173019 | GYNECARE TVT Reusable Introducer, GYNECARE TVT Reusable Rigid Catheter Guide, GYNECARE TVT EXACT Continence System Trocar | ETHICON, Inc. | Jul 6, 2018 | SESE |
| K173162 | GYNECARE TVT Abdominal Guides and Couplers, GYNECARE TVT Reuseable Introducer, GYNECARE TVT Reusable Rigid Catheter Guide | ETHICON, Inc. | Jun 28, 2018 | SESE |
| K172614 | Caldera Medical Transobturator Helical Introducer, Left; Caldera Medical Transobturator Helical Introducer, Right; Caldera Medical Transobturator Large Helical Introducer, Left; Caldera Medical Transobturator Large Helical Introducer, Right; Caldera Medical Transobturator Inside-Out Introducer, Left | Caldera Medical, Inc. | May 4, 2018 | SESE |
| K172565 | Advantage/Advantage Fit Delivery Device, Lynx Delivery Device, Obtryx Delivery Device (Curved & Halo), Obtryx II Delivery Device (Curved & Halo), Solyx SIS Delivery Device | Boston Scientific Corporation | Dec 20, 2017 | SESE |
Top Applicants
- ETHICON, Inc. — 3 clearances
- Boston Scientific Corporation — 1 clearance
- Caldera Medical, Inc. — 1 clearance
