← Product Code [HIB](/submissions/OB/subpart-e%E2%80%94obstetrical-and-gynecological-surgical-devices/HIB) · K013817 # GLO-SPEC (K013817) _Sol Weiss MD, Inc. · HIB · Dec 21, 2001 · Obstetrics/Gynecology · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OB/subpart-e%E2%80%94obstetrical-and-gynecological-surgical-devices/HIB/K013817 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Sol Weiss MD, Inc. - **Product Code:** [HIB](/submissions/OB/subpart-e%E2%80%94obstetrical-and-gynecological-surgical-devices/HIB.md) - **Decision Date:** Dec 21, 2001 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 884.4530 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** Obstetrics/Gynecology ## Indications for Use The intended use is interconnection of devices for transmission of light. The intended use is to illuminate area of view. ## Device Story Glo-Spec is a portable connector device designed to facilitate light transmission for vaginal visualization during clinical procedures. It functions by interconnecting light sources (e.g., penlights) to a vaginal speculum. Unlike predicate devices that integrate the connector into the handle, the Glo-Spec is a separate component that rests in the lateral wall protector of the speculum. This positioning keeps the connector above the area where bleeding may occur, reducing contamination risk and preventing interference with the clinician's view. The device is manufactured via injection molding using materials identical to the predicate. It allows for the use of various external light sources, whereas the predicate is restricted to proprietary transformers. The device is intended for use by physicians or clinical staff in a medical setting to improve visualization during gynecological examinations. ## Clinical Evidence Bench testing only. The device was determined to be structurally equivalent to the predicate device, which has been subjected to millions of applications. ## Technological Characteristics Injection-molded plastic connector; designed for light transmission; features windows for heat dissipation; non-contact with body surface; modular design allows compatibility with various external light sources. ## Regulatory Identification An obstetric-gynecologic specialized manual instrument is one of a group of devices used during obstetric-gynecologic procedures to perform manipulative diagnostic and surgical functions (e.g., dilating, grasping, measuring, and scraping), where structural integrity is the chief criterion of device performance. This type of device consists of the following:(1) An amniotome is an instrument used to rupture the fetal membranes. (2) A circumcision clamp is an instrument used to compress the foreskin of the penis during circumcision of a male infant. (3) An umbilical clamp is an instrument used to compress the umbilical cord. (4) A uterine curette is an instrument used to scrape and remove material from the uterus. (5) A fixed-size cervical dilator is any of a series of bougies of various sizes used to dilate the cervical os by stretching the cervix. (6) A uterine elevator is an instrument inserted into the uterus used to lift and manipulate the uterus. (7) A gynecological surgical forceps is an instrument with two blades and handles used to pull, grasp, or compress during gynecological examination. (8) A cervical cone knife is a cutting instrument used to excise and remove tissue from the cervix. (9) A gynecological cerclage needle is a looplike instrument used to suture the cervix. (10) A hook-type contraceptive intrauterine device (IUD) remover is an instrument used to remove an IUD from the uterus. (11) A gynecological fibroid screw is an instrument used to hold onto a fibroid. (12) A uterine sound is an instrument used to determine the depth of the uterus by inserting it into the uterine cavity. (13) A cytological cervical spatula is a blunt instrument used to scrape and remove cytological material from the surface of the cervix or vagina. (14) A gynecological biopsy forceps is an instrument with two blades and handles used for gynecological biopsy procedures. (15) A uterine tenaculum is a hooklike instrument used to seize and hold the cervix or fundus. (16) An internal pelvimeter is an instrument used within the vagina to measure the diameter and capacity of the pelvis. (17) A nonmetal vaginal speculum is a nonmetal instrument used to expose the interior of the vagina. (18) A fiberoptic nonmetal vaginal speculum is a nonmetal instrument, with fiberoptic light, used to expose and illuminate the interior of the vagina. ## Special Controls *Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls). The device, when it is an umbilical clamp with or without a cutter, a uterine tenaculum which is sterile and does not use suction and is intended for single use, a nonmetal vaginal speculum, or a fiberoptic nonmetal vaginal speculum, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 884.9.(2) Class I for the amniotome, uterine curette, cervical dilator (fixed-size bougies), cerclage needle, IUD remover, uterine sound, and gynecological biopsy forceps. The devices subject to this paragraph (b)(2) are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter, subject to the limitations in § 884.9. ## Predicate Devices - Welch Allyn's Kleenspec ## 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. 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Physical / Technical Comparison: - Have the same intended use of transmitting light ● - Manufactured through injection molding ● - Made with same materials ● - Maintain same rigidity of part ● - Both have clear plastic for viewing ● - Both have windows that allow heat to escape. Differences: - Rests in the lateral wall protector to keep viewing clear ● - Rests in the lateral wall protector affording less chance of interfering with ● view of the vagina during procedures - Does not alter the utilization,safety or efficacy of the Nu-Spec D while . affording light for visualization - Glo-Spec portable connector has no body or membrane contact. Kleenspec . connector as part of the handle has contact with the body surface. - Glo-Spec portable connector will allow for other different light sources to be . used (i.e. penlights, etc.) Welch Allyn's Kleenspec only permits their transformer and equipment as a light source. - Glo-Spec portable connector place is above and out of area where bleeding . may contaminate this device Performance Summary: - Constructurally equivalent to the Welch Allyn's Kleenspec, and other . predicate devices which have already been subjected to millions of applications {1}------------------------------------------------ K013817 Page 2 of 2 ## SOL WEISS, M.D., INC. 7012 RESEDA BOULEVARD, SUITE A RESEDA, CALIFORNIA 91335 TELEPHONE (818)346-1515 FAX (818)705-5300 11/12/01 Page 7c The Glo-Spec complies with all acceptance criteria listed above. {2}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/2/Picture/1 description: The image is a black and white circular logo for the Department of Health & Human Services - USA. The logo features a stylized eagle with three lines representing its body and wings. The text "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - USA" is arranged around the top half of the circle, following its curvature. Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 DEC 2 1 2001 Sol Weiss, M.D. Sol Weiss, M.D., Inc. 7012 Reseda Boulevard, Suite A RESEDA CA 91335 Re: K013817 Trade/Device Name: Glo-SpecTM Connector, Vaginal Speculum Regulation Number: 21 CFR 884.4530 Regulation Name: Obstretric-gynecologic specialized manual instrument Regulatory Class: II Product Code: 85 HIB Dated: November 12, 2001 Received: November 16, 2001 Dear Dr. Weisse: We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the devices indication we nave reviewed your Section 310(x) presidentially equivalent (for the indications felerenced above and nave docemined in arketed predicate devices marketed in interstate for use stated in the encrosule) to regally many than the of the Medical Device American by to commerce prior to May 28, 1776, the enactitions with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, devices that have been icclassified in accerazivel of a premarket approval application (PMA). and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval appl and Cosment Act (Act) that do not require spect to the general controls provisions of the Act. 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Brogdon Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {4}------------------------------------------------ 510(k) Number (if known): _ K 013 81 3 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Device Name:___Glo-Spec; alternative name is Glo-Speck Indications for use: The intended use is the interconnection of devices for transmission of light. ## (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) David A. 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