← Product Code [HRX](/submissions/OR/subpart-b%E2%80%94diagnostic-devices/HRX) · K961713 # INSTRUMENT SET FOR ARTHROSCOPIC PERCUTANEOUS DISCECTOMY (K961713) _KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. · HRX · May 31, 1996 · Orthopedic · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OR/subpart-b%E2%80%94diagnostic-devices/HRX/K961713 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. - **Product Code:** [HRX](/submissions/OR/subpart-b%E2%80%94diagnostic-devices/HRX.md) - **Decision Date:** May 31, 1996 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 888.1100 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** Orthopedic - **Attributes:** Therapeutic ## Intended Use The KSEA instrument set for arthroscopic percutaneous discectomy is designed to be used to visualize and treat vertebral disc herniations in the lumbar region of the spine using a posterolateral approach and fluoroscopic control. ## Device Story Manually operated, reusable surgical instrument set for arthroscopic percutaneous discectomy; includes arthroscopes, forceps, cannulae, sheaths, dilation rods, dilation sheaths, trephines, puncture needles, and curettes. Used by surgeons in clinical settings to access, visualize, and treat lumbar disc herniations. Instruments facilitate posterolateral access to the spine; used in conjunction with fluoroscopic imaging for guidance. Provides mechanical access and tissue manipulation capabilities to treat herniated discs; benefits patient through minimally invasive surgical approach. ## Clinical Evidence No clinical data provided; device relies on established design and material characteristics. ## Technological Characteristics Materials: surgical grade stainless steel or chrome-plated brass. Manual operation; reusable. Form factor: long instruments for surgical access. No energy source or software. ## Regulatory Identification An arthroscope is an electrically powered endoscope intended to make visible the interior of a joint. The arthroscope and accessories also is intended to perform surgery within a joint. ## 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} S10R7 Karl Storz Endoscopy Karl Storz End 600 Corporate Culver City, CA 90230 Phone 310 558-1500 Fax 310 421 0837 10 52 K961713 MAY 3 | 1996 # 510(k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS The 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 are accurate and complete to the best of KSEA’s knowledge. **Applicant:** Karl Storz Endoscopy - America, Inc. 600 Corporate Pointe Culver City, CA 90230 (310) 558-1500 **Contact:** Betty M. Johnson Manager, Regulatory Affairs **Device Identification:** **Common Name** Arthroscope, Arthroscopic forceps, cannulae, sheaths, dilation rods, dilation sheaths, Trephine, Spinal Needles, Curettes **Trade Name** Karl Storz Arthroscopes, Karl Storz Arthroscopic forceps, Karl Storz cannulae and sheaths, Karl Storz dilation rods and dilation sheaths, Karl Storz puncture needles, Karl Storz trephines, Karl Storz curettes **Indication:** The KSEA instrument set for arthroscopic percutaneous discectomy is designed to be used to visualize and treat vertebral disc herniations in the lumbar region of the spine using a posterolateral approach and fluoroscopic control. **Device Description:** The KSEA instrument set for arthroscopic percutaneous discectomy are manually operated, reusable surgical devices consisting of arthroscopes, forceps, cannulae, sheaths, dilation rods, dilation sheaths, trephines, puncture needles and curettes. The instruments are long enough to gain access to the surgical area and are designed to be used as accessories to arthroscopes. The body contact materials are surgical grade stainless steel or chrome plated brass. **Substantial Equivalence:** The KSEA instrument set for arthroscopic percutaneous discectomy procedures are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices since the basic features, design and intended uses are similar. The minor differences in design and dimensions between the KSEA instruments and the predicate devices raise no new issues of safety and effectiveness, as these design differences have no effect on the performance, function or intended use of these devices. Signed: Betty M. 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