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Surgical Smoke Precipitator

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
The device is intended to precipitate surgical smoke to allow surgeons adequately visualize laparoscopic surgeries in the using surgical smoke/aerosolized particulate surgical tools.
Physical State
The device consists of an ion delivery system and a power source.
Technical Method
The device is introduced into the laparoscopic site and provides the source of the ions that charge the surgical smoke particles and facilitate precipitation of surgical smoke and other aerosolized particulates
Target Area
The device is intended for laparoscopic surgery sites.
Regulation Medical Specialty
General and Plastic Surgery
Review Panel
General Hospital
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
878.5050
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 878.5050 Surgical smoke precipitator

§ 878.5050 Surgical smoke precipitator.

(a) Identification. A surgical smoke precipitator is a prescription device intended for clearance of the visual field by precipitation of surgical smoke and other aerosolized particulate matter created during laparoscopic surgery.

(b) Classification. Class II (special controls). The special controls for this device are:

(1) Adverse tissue reaction must be mitigated through the following:

(i) Chemical characterization and toxicological risk assessment of the treated surgical smoke.

(ii) Demonstration that the elements of the device that may contact the patient are biocompatible.

(2) Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility testing must demonstrate that the device performs as intended.

(3) Software verification, validation, and hazard analysis must be performed.

(4) Performance data must demonstrate the sterility of the patient contacting components of the device.

(5) Performance data must support the shelf life of the sterile components of the device by demonstrating continued functionality, sterility, and package integrity over the identified shelf life.

(6) Animal simulated-use testing must demonstrate that the device performs as intended under anticipated conditions of use. The following performance characteristics must be tested:

(i) Device must be demonstrated to be effectively inserted, positioned, and removed from the site of use.

(ii) Device must be demonstrated to precipitate surgical smoke particulates to clear the visual field for laparoscopic surgeries.

(iii) Device must be demonstrated to be non-damaging to the site of use and animal subject.

(7) Labeling must identify the following:

(i) Detailed instructions for use.

(ii) Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility information.

(iii) A shelf life.

[83 FR 4143, Jan. 30, 2018]

Surgical Smoke Precipitator

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
The device is intended to precipitate surgical smoke to allow surgeons adequately visualize laparoscopic surgeries in the using surgical smoke/aerosolized particulate surgical tools.
Physical State
The device consists of an ion delivery system and a power source.
Technical Method
The device is introduced into the laparoscopic site and provides the source of the ions that charge the surgical smoke particles and facilitate precipitation of surgical smoke and other aerosolized particulates
Target Area
The device is intended for laparoscopic surgery sites.
Regulation Medical Specialty
General and Plastic Surgery
Review Panel
General Hospital
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
878.5050
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 878.5050 Surgical smoke precipitator

§ 878.5050 Surgical smoke precipitator.

(a) Identification. A surgical smoke precipitator is a prescription device intended for clearance of the visual field by precipitation of surgical smoke and other aerosolized particulate matter created during laparoscopic surgery.

(b) Classification. Class II (special controls). The special controls for this device are:

(1) Adverse tissue reaction must be mitigated through the following:

(i) Chemical characterization and toxicological risk assessment of the treated surgical smoke.

(ii) Demonstration that the elements of the device that may contact the patient are biocompatible.

(2) Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility testing must demonstrate that the device performs as intended.

(3) Software verification, validation, and hazard analysis must be performed.

(4) Performance data must demonstrate the sterility of the patient contacting components of the device.

(5) Performance data must support the shelf life of the sterile components of the device by demonstrating continued functionality, sterility, and package integrity over the identified shelf life.

(6) Animal simulated-use testing must demonstrate that the device performs as intended under anticipated conditions of use. The following performance characteristics must be tested:

(i) Device must be demonstrated to be effectively inserted, positioned, and removed from the site of use.

(ii) Device must be demonstrated to precipitate surgical smoke particulates to clear the visual field for laparoscopic surgeries.

(iii) Device must be demonstrated to be non-damaging to the site of use and animal subject.

(7) Labeling must identify the following:

(i) Detailed instructions for use.

(ii) Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility information.

(iii) A shelf life.

[83 FR 4143, Jan. 30, 2018]