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# SCALPFIX CLIP SYSTEM (K012219)

_Aesculap, Inc. · HBO · Jul 31, 2001 · Neurology · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Aesculap, Inc.
- **Product Code:** [HBO](/submissions/NE/subpart-e%E2%80%94neurological-surgical-devices/HBO.md)
- **Decision Date:** Jul 31, 2001
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Special
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 882.4150
- **Device Class:** Class 2
- **Review Panel:** Neurology
- **Attributes:** Therapeutic

## Indications for Use

Aesculap's Scalpfix clip system is indicated for use in temporary hemostasis of the scalp edge.

## Device Story

Scalpfix Clip System consists of a manual, hand-held scalp clip gun (FF012R) and sterile, single-use plastic scalp clips (FF013P). Used by surgeons during cranial operations to provide temporary hemostasis at the scalp wound margin. The gun features a handle, trigger, magazine lock, and suspension pin to insert clips from a magazine. Clips are applied to the scalp edge during trepanation or large exposures to prevent bleeding. System is intended for single-use only; clips cannot be resterilized.

## Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only. No clinical data provided.

## Technological Characteristics

Manual hand-held instrument (gun) and plastic scalp clips. Clips are single-use. Conforms to applicable ASTM and ISO standards. Non-powered, mechanical operation.

## Regulatory Identification

A scalp clip is a plastic or metal clip used to stop bleeding during surgery on the scalp.

## Predicate Devices

- Caspar Scalp Clip System ([K890443](/device/K890443.md))
- Acra-Cut (500-102 & 500-105) ([K944311](/device/K944311.md))
- Codman & Shurtleff Disposable Scalp Clip / Applier ([K905433](/device/K905433.md))

## Submission Summary (Full Text)

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JUL 31 2000 K017219
Scalpfix Clip System
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## 510(k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS

in Accordance with SMDA of 1990

### SCALPFIX CLIP SYSTEM

July 13, 2001

| COMPANY:        | Aesculap®, Inc.<br>3773 Corporate Parkway<br>Center Valley, PA 18034                                                           |
|-----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CONTACT:        | Lisa M. Millington, Regulatory Associate<br>800-258-1946 (phone)<br>610-231-3713 (fax)<br>lisa.millington@aesculap.com (email) |
| TRADE NAME:     | Scalpfix Clip System                                                                                                           |
| COMMON NAME:    | Scalp Clip and Applier                                                                                                         |
| DEVICE CLASS:   | SCALP CLIP - CLASS II<br>SCALP CLIP GUN - CLASS I - EXEMPT                                                                     |
| PRODUCT CODE:   | Scalp Clip - 84 HBO<br>Scalp Clip Gun - 79 GDO                                                                                 |
| CLASSIFICATION: | Scalp Clip - 882.4150<br>Scalp Clip Gun - 878.4800                                                                             |
| REVIEW PANEL:   | Neurology                                                                                                                      |

#### INTENDED USE

Aesculap's Scalpfix clip system is indicated for use in temporary hemostasis of the scalp edge.

#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION

Aesculap's scalp clip gun (FF012R) is a hand held manual instrument. It is used in conjunction with Aesculap's scalp clip (FF013P) to insert sterile plastic scalp clips at the margin of scalp wounds during operations on the cranium. The gun consists of a handle, trigger, magazine lock, and a maqazine suspension pin.

The scalp clips are used for temporary hemostasis of the opened scalp. It has proven useful to use plastic clips to ligate the scalp during trepanation or large exposures of relatively long duration, thereby avoiding bleeding at the wound margin. Aescular scalp clips are intended for single use only. They may not be resterilized. The scalp clips are packaged as 10 scalp clips per magazine in a box of 20 magazines.

#### PERFORMANCE DATA

No performance standards have been promulgated under Section 514 of the Food. Drug and Cosmetic Act for these devices. The new Scalptix conforms to applicable ASTM and ISO standards.

#### SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE

The new ScalpFix Clip System described in this premarket notification is substantially equivalent to those in Aesculap's current Caspar Scalp Clip System (subjected to K890443) and the following other predicate devices:

- . Acra-Cut (500-102 & 500-105) (K944311)
- Codman & Shurtleff Disposable Scalp Clip / Applier (K905433) .

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

JUL 3 1 2001

Ms. Lisa M. Millington Regulatory Associate Aesculap, Inc. 3773 Corporate Parkway Center Valley, Pennsylvania 18034

Re: K012219

KUTZEY
Trade/Device Name: Scalpfix Clip System Regulation Number: 882.4150, 878.4800 Regulatory Class: II Product Code: HBO, GDO Dated: July 12, 2001 Received: July 16, 2001

Dear Ms. Millington:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced
 in the indication in the includes in the photostially equivalent (for the indicat We have reviewed your Section 210(ck) notification of the the indications for use
above and we have determined the devices markets in interstate commerce above and we have determined the device is subsate devices marketed in interstate commerce
stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in intersta stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predical Device Amendments, or to devices that
prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Drug, and prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment use or the Frederal Food, Drug, and
have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal contr have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions or are as a controls
Cosmetic Act (Act). You may, theresisions of the Actively to the generals for Cosmetic Act (Act). You may, therefore, market use active, bactions nequirements for annual
provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Activitions agains provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Actual Co- p
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
n insideration in the makes at the work additional controls. Existing major reg If your device is classified (see abyect to such additional controls. Existing major regulations
(Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additions Title 21, Parts 8 (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such administrations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895.
affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, affecting your device can be found in the occept compliance with the Current Good
A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with System Regulation ( A substantially equivalent determination assumes in System Regulation (QS) for 
Manufacturing Practice requirements, as set forth in the Quality (OS) for Manufacturing Practice requirements, as set voltim and that, through periodic QS
Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic of Medical Devices: General regulation (ZTCA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to
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Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.

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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed noutication. The I Dr I imanig of costion 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 and 11 you desire specific a in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at additionally 607.10 for in the arr questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, (201) 594-4639. Nathlenkery, 10-44639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small mformation on your respeat 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,

Mark N Millerson

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

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# INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT

510(k) Number (if known):

K012219

Device Name: Scalpfix

Indication for Use:

Aesculap's Scalpfix is indicated for use in temporary hemostasis of the scalp edge.

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and Neurological Devices

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