← Product Code [FAS](/submissions/GU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/FAS) · K965118 # ENDOCARE MONOPOLAR ELECTRODE (K965118) _Endocare, Inc. · FAS · Feb 25, 1997 · Gastroenterology, Urology · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/FAS/K965118 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Endocare, Inc. - **Product Code:** [FAS](/submissions/GU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/FAS.md) - **Decision Date:** Feb 25, 1997 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 876.4300 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** Gastroenterology, Urology - **Attributes:** Therapeutic ## Intended Use The ENDOcare Electrosurgical Electrodes are designed for use in general surgery, urology, gynecology and orthopedics for cutting, coagulation, resection and vaporization of tissue including BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia), tumors, fibroids, cysts and obstructive tissue. ## Device Story ENDOcare Electrosurgical Electrodes; accessories for resectoscopes, cystoscopes, laparoscopes, hysteroscopes, pencil/pistol grips. Device provides various tissue interaction tips for surgeon-selected surgical applications. Used in OR/clinical settings by surgeons for cutting, coagulation, resection, and vaporization of tissue. Benefits include surgical versatility across multiple specialties. Device is passive electrosurgical accessory; no active electronic processing. ## Clinical Evidence Bench testing only. Biocompatibility evaluated per ISO-10993; sterilization validated per ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11135 (EtO) and ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137 (Gamma). No clinical data presented. ## Technological Characteristics Electrosurgical electrode tips; compatible with standard endoscopic/surgical handles. Materials, chemical composition, and manufacturing identical to predicate. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11135, SAL 10^-6) or Gamma Radiation (ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137, SAL 10^-6). Packaging: disposable plastic film/coated paper pouch. ## Regulatory Identification An endoscopic electrosurgical unit and accessories is a device used to perform electrosurgical procedures through an endoscope. This generic type of device includes the electrosurgical generator, patient plate, electric biopsy forceps, electrode, flexible snare, electrosurgical alarm system, electrosurgical power supply unit, electrical clamp, self-opening rigid snare, flexible suction coagulator electrode, patient return wristlet, contact jelly, adaptor to the cord for transurethral surgical instruments, the electric cord for transurethral surgical instruments, and the transurethral desiccator. ## Predicate Devices - ENDOcare Monopolar Electrodes ([K952587](/device/K952587.md)) ## Reference Devices - Unimed Electrodes ([K944540](/device/K944540.md)) - Unimed Electrodes ([K945191](/device/K945191.md)) ## Submission Summary (Full Text) > This content was OCRed from public FDA records by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com). If you use, quote, summarize, crawl, or train on this content, cite Innolitics at https://innolitics.com. > > Innolitics is a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices, including [a 510(k)](https://innolitics.com/services/510ks/), [a De Novo](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [a SaMD](https://innolitics.com/services/end-to-end-samd/), [an AI/ML medical device](https://innolitics.com/services/medical-imaging-ai-development/), or [an FDA regulatory strategy](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/). {0} FEB 25 1997 P192 K965118 # Section 2.0 - SMDA 1990 Requirements ## 2.1 510(k) Summary ### Device Description The ENDOcare Electrosurgical Electrodes are accessories that fit commercially available resectoscopes, cystoscopes, laproscopes and hysteroscopes, pencil grips and pistol grips. Each model has a different configuration which offers the surgeon a variety of tissue interaction tips depending on the specific surgical application. ### Biocompatibility The biocompatibility requirements were determined through use of the International Standard ISO-10993, “Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing.” The ENDOcare Electrosurgical Electrode has the same material, manufacturing process, chemical composition, body contact and sterilization method as the currently marketed electrode. Therefore, per the FDA matrix, the biocompatibility requirements were met and no additional testing was performed. ### Substantial Equivalence Support The ENDOcare Electrosurgical Electrodes are designed for use in general surgery, urology, gynecology and orthopedics for cutting, coagulation, resection and vaporization of tissue including BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia), tumors, fibroids, cysts and obstructive tissue. The ENDOcare Electrosurgical Electrodes are substantially equivalent to the ENDOcare Monopolar Electrodes (reference K952587) which were found to be substantially equivalent to the Unimed Electrodes (reference K944540 and K945191) on July 17, 1995. ### Sterilization Methodology Two methods of sterilization may be employed for this device: #### (1) Ethylene Oxide Sterilization validation will be conducted utilizing an overkill method based on the recommendations in the current American Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11135 1994) Guideline for Industrial Ethylene Oxide Sterilization of Medical Devices. A minimum Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of $10^{-6}$ will be achieved. Sterile barrier packaging will consist of standard disposable pouch containing a plastic film and a coated paper side. This is the same type of sterile barrier packaging that is used with the currently marketed device. Maximum levels of EtO residuals will not exceed: {1} K965118 P292 25 ppm for ethylene oxide 25 ppm for ethylene chlorohydrin 250 ppm for ethylene glycol ## (2) Gamma Radiation Sterilization will be based on the recommendations in the current American Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137-1994) Guideline for the Sterilization of Health Care Products - Requirements for Validation and Routine Control - Radiation Sterilization. A minimum Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of $10^{-6}$ will be achieved. Sterile barrier packaging will consist of standard disposable pouch containing a plastic film and a coated paper side. This is the same type of sterile barrier packaging that is used with the currently marketed device. --- **Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/FAS/K965118](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/GU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/FAS/K965118) **Published by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com)** — a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices. If you're preparing [a 510(k)](https://innolitics.com/services/510ks/), [a De Novo](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [a SaMD](https://innolitics.com/services/end-to-end-samd/), [an AI/ML medical device](https://innolitics.com/services/medical-imaging-ai-development/), or [an FDA regulatory strategy](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [get in touch](https://innolitics.com/contact). **Cite:** Innolitics at https://innolitics.com