← Product Code [FTL](/submissions/SU/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/FTL) · K022011 # V.A.C. ABDOMINAL DRESSING (K022011) _Kinetic Concepts, Inc. · FTL · Feb 26, 2003 · General, Plastic Surgery · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/FTL/K022011 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Kinetic Concepts, Inc. - **Product Code:** [FTL](/submissions/SU/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/FTL.md) - **Decision Date:** Feb 26, 2003 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 878.3300 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** General, Plastic Surgery - **Attributes:** Therapeutic ## Intended Use The V.A.C. Abdominal Dressing is a specialty dressing indicated for temporary bridging of abdominal wall openings where primary closure is not possible and or repeat abdominal entries are necessary. The Intended Use of this dressing is for use in open abdominal wounds, with exposed viscera, including but not limited to abdominal compartment syndrome. The intended care setting is the acute hospital setting; in trauma, general and plastic surgery wards. The abdominal dressing will most often be applied in the operating theater. CAUTION: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. ## Device Story V.A.C. Abdominal Dressing kit provides temporary bridging for open abdominal wounds. Kit includes internal contact layer, polyurethane open-cell foam pieces, drapes, and T.R.A.C. pad assembly. Applied in operating theater by physicians in acute hospital settings (trauma, general, plastic surgery). Functions as part of negative pressure wound therapy system to manage open abdomen; protects exposed viscera; facilitates repeat access. Healthcare providers monitor wound status; output is managed wound environment. Benefits include temporary closure and management of complex abdominal wall openings. ## Clinical Evidence No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence established through technological comparison and historical biocompatibility of materials. ## Technological Characteristics Kit includes internal contact layer, polyurethane open-cell foam, drapes, and T.R.A.C. pad assembly. Sterile, single-use. Materials consistent with previously cleared V.A.C. devices. ## Regulatory Identification Surgical mesh is a metallic or polymeric screen intended to be implanted to reinforce soft tissue or bone where weakness exists. Examples of surgical mesh are metallic and polymeric mesh for hernia repair, and acetabular and cement restrictor mesh used during orthopedic surgery. ## Predicate Devices - V.A.C. Plus ([K992448](/device/K992448.md)) - Ambulatory V.A.C. (971548) - Wittman-Patch TM ([K983753](/device/K983753.md)) ## Reference Devices - V.A.C. ([K945062](/device/K945062.md)) - Star Temporary Wound Cover ([K983753](/device/K983753.md)) ## 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}------------------------------------------------ KO22011 # 510(K) Summary ## FEB 2 6 2003 # V.A.C.® Abdominal Dressing | 1. | Name/Address of Submitter: | Kinetic Concepts, Inc.
8023 Vantage Drive
San Antonio, TX 78265-9508 | |----|----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 2. | Contact Person: | Judith Harbour, Manager Regulatory Affairs | | 3. | Date Summary Prepared: | June 7, 2002 | | 4. | Name of Device: | V.A.C. Abdominal Dressing | | 5. | Classification Name: | Mesh, Surgical, Polymeric
21 CFR 878.3300
Class II | | 6. | Predicate Devices: | V.A.C. Plus (K992448)
Ambulatory V.A.C. (971548)
Wittman-Patch TM (K983753) | #### 7. Description of Device and Intended Use The V.A.C. Abdominal Dressing will be provided in a kit to provide an easy, tailored method of applying the dressing in the open abdomen. The V.A.C. Abdominal Dressing is supplied sterile, for single use only, double-pouched and packaged as one kit. ### Each V.A.C. Abdominal Dressing kit contains: - One (1) internal contact laver . - Two (2) 16 mm outer layer polyurethane open-cell foam pieces . - Four (4) V.A.C. Drapes . - One T.R.A.C.TM pad assembly . ### Indications The V.A.C. Abdominal Dressing is a specialty dressing indicated for temporary bridging of abdominal wall openings where primary closure is not possible and or repeat abdominal entries are necessary. The Intended Use of this dressing is for use in open abdominal wounds, with exposed viscera, including but not limited to abdominal compartment syndrome. The intended care setting is the acute hospital setting: in trauma, general and plastic surgery wards. The abdominal dressing will most often be applied in the operating theater. {1}------------------------------------------------ The V.A.C. Abdominal Dressing is "substantially equivalent" to the Star Temporary Wound Cover 510(k) No.K983753 (a.k.a. Wittman-Patch™). Substantial equivalence for the V.A.C. Abdominal Dressing is based on the indications, intended use and technological features. Material Biocompatibility issues have been addressed based upon biomaterial history. The material used in the KCI V.A.C. Abdominal Dressing are the same materials used for many years in the existing commercially available devices: - · V.A.C. previously cleared by the FDA in 1994 [510(k) No. K945062]. - · Ambulatory V.A.C. previously cleared by the FDA in 1997 [510(k) No. K971548]. - · V.A.C. Plus previously cleared by the FDA in 1999 [510(k) No. K992448] {2}------------------------------------------------ DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Image /page/2/Picture/1 description: The image shows the seal of the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). The seal features a stylized eagle with three stripes representing the three levels of government: federal, state, and local. The words "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - USA" are arranged in a circular pattern around the eagle. #### Public Health Service Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 # FEB 2 6 2003 Kinetic Concepts, Inc. Judith A. Harbour Manager, Regulatory Affairs P. O. Box 659508 8023 Vantage Drive San Antonio, Texas 78265-9508 Re: K022011 Trade/Device Name: V.A.C.® Abdominal Dressing Regulation Number: 878.3300 Regulation Name: Mesh, Surgical, Polymeric Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FTL Dated: December 23, 2002 Received: December 26, 2002 Dear Ms. Harbour: We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate 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) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA), You may, therefore, market the device, 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 device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050. {3}------------------------------------------------ #### Page 2 - Ms. Judith A. Harbour This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market. If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4659. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html Sincerely yours, Miriam C Provost Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {4}------------------------------------------------ Page 1 l of of 1 510(k) Number (if known): KO220 ( Device Name: V.A.C.® Abdominal Dressing Indications For Use: The V.A.C. Abdominal Dressing is a specialty dressing indicated for temporary bridging of abdominal wall openings where primary closure is not possible and or repeat abdominal entries are necessary. The Intended Use of this dressing is for use in open abdominal wounds, with exposed viscera, including but not limited to abdominal compartment syndrome. The intended care setting is the acute hospital setting; in trauma, general and plastic surgery wards. The abdominal dressing will most often be applied in the operating theater. CAUTION: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) Prescription Use v OR Over-The-Counter Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109) (Optional Format 1-2-96) Muriam C. 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