ULTRACELL SUCTION SPONGE

K972633 · Ultracell Medical Technologies, Inc. · HOZ · Dec 17, 1997 · Ophthalmic

Device Facts

• Record ID: K972633
• Device Name: ULTRACELL SUCTION SPONGE
• Applicant: Ultracell Medical Technologies, Inc.
• Product Code: HOZ · Ophthalmic
• Decision Date: Dec 17, 1997
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 886.4790
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

Neuro sponge drains are used during surgery to protect brain tissue from trauma, absorb fluids and to act as a filter to aspirate.

Device Story

Ultracell Suction Sponge is a surgical device used to protect brain tissue from trauma, absorb fluids, and serve as a filter during aspiration. It is intended for use by surgeons in an operating room environment. The device functions as a physical barrier and absorbent medium to manage fluids and protect delicate neural structures during neurosurgical procedures.

Indications for Use

Indicated for use during surgery to protect brain tissue from trauma, absorb fluids, and act as a filter for aspiration.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

An ophthalmic sponge is a device that is an absorbant sponge, pad, or spear made of folded gauze, cotton, cellulose, or other material intended to absorb fluids from the operative field in ophthalmic surgery.

Special Controls

*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 886.9.

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

Mr. George P. Korteweg Vice President Ultracell Medical Technologies, Inc. 183 Providence New London Turpike, PO Box 326 North Stonington, Connecticut 06359

Re: K972633 and K972634 Trade Name: Ultracell Suction Sponge Regulatory Class: II Product Code: HOZ and HBA Dated: September 30, 1997 Received: October 2, 1997

Dear Mr. Korteweg:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the devices referenced above and we have determined the devices are substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act). You may, therefore, market the devices, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.

If your devices are classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), they may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your devices can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements , as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your devices in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submissions does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for

DEC 1 7 1997

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devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.

This letter will allow you to begin marketing your devices as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your devices to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your devices and thus, permits your devices to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your devices on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your devices, please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number [phone] or [phone] or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General and Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

Mr. George P. Korteweg Vice President Ultracell Medical Technologies, Inc. 183 Providence New London Turpike, PO Box 326 North Stonington, Connecticut 06359

Re: K972633 and K972634 Trade Name: Ultracell Suction Sponge Regulatory Class: II Product Code: HOZ and HBA Dated: September 30, 1997 Received: October 2, 1997

Dear Mr. Korteweg:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the devices referenced above and we have determined the devices are substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act). You may, therefore, market the devices, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.

If your devices are classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), they may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your devices can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements , as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your devices in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submissions does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for

DEC 1 7 1997

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devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.

This letter will allow you to begin marketing your devices as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your devices to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your devices and thus, permits your devices to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your devices on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your devices, please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number [phone] or [phone] or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General and Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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(972634 510(k) Number (if known):

Device Name:___Ultrace11 Suction_Sponge

Indications For Use:

Neuro sponge drains are used during surgery to protect brain tissue from trauma, absorb fluids and to act as a filter to aspirate.

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

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Division of Urinal Restorative Devices 72634

Division of General Restorative Devices
510(k) Number K972634

Prescription Use
(Per 21 CFR 801.109)

OR

Over-The-Counter Use

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