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# KSEA UNIMAT PLUS (K963960)

_KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. · HET · Dec 20, 1996 · Obstetrics/Gynecology · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc.
- **Product Code:** [HET](/submissions/OB/subpart-b%E2%80%94obstetrical-and-gynecological-diagnostic-devices/HET.md)
- **Decision Date:** Dec 20, 1996
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Traditional
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 884.1720
- **Device Class:** Class 2
- **Review Panel:** Obstetrics/Gynecology
- **Attributes:** Therapeutic

## Indications for Use

The Karl Storz Unimat Plus system is designed to provide irrigation and aspiration of the surgical site during general and endoscopic plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgical procedures.

## Device Story

Membrane-type irrigation/aspiration pump; provides fixed flow rate of 3.5 L/min and maximum irrigation pressure of 400 mm Hg. Used in surgical settings for site clearance during plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic procedures. Operated by surgical staff to manage fluid dynamics at the operative site.

## Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only.

## Technological Characteristics

Membrane-type pump; fixed flow rate 3.5 L/min; max irrigation pressure 400 mm Hg.

## Regulatory Identification

A gynecologic laparoscope is a device used to permit direct viewing of the organs within the peritoneum by a telescopic system introduced through the abdominal wall. It is used to perform diagnostic and surgical procedures on the female genital organs. This generic type of device may include: Trocar and cannula, instruments used through an operating channel, scope preheater, light source and cables, and component parts.

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K 963960

# 510(k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS

This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Safe Medical Devices Act (SMDA) of 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92. All data included in this document is accurate and complete to the best of KSEA’s knowledge.

## Applicant:

Karl Storz Endoscopy - America, Inc.
600 Corporate Pointe Drive
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 558-1500

DEC 20 1996

## Contact:

Kevin Kennan
Regulatory Affairs Specialist

## Device Identification:

Common Name:
Suction/irrigation Pump

Trade Name: (optional)
Karl Storz Unimat Plus

## Indication:

The Karl Storz Unimat Plus system is designed to provide irrigation and aspiration of the surgical site during general and endoscopic plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgical procedures.

## Device Description:

The Karl Storz Unimat Plus and accessories is a membrane type irrigation/aspiration pump with fixed irrigation/aspiration flow rate of 3.5 liters/min. and a maximum irrigation pressure of 400 mm Hg.

## Substantial Equivalence:

The Karl Storz Unimat Plus system is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices since the basic features and intended uses are similar. The minor differences between the Karl Storz Unimat Plus and the predicate devices raise no new issues of safety and effectiveness, as these differences have no effect on the performance, function or intended use of these devices.

Signed:
Kevin Kennan
Regulatory Affairs Specialist

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