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# InnoClip Disposable Clip Applier, InnoClip Clip Applier (K202994)

_Taiwan Surgical Corporation · FZP · Jan 4, 2022 · General, Plastic Surgery · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Taiwan Surgical Corporation
- **Product Code:** [FZP](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/FZP.md)
- **Decision Date:** Jan 4, 2022
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Traditional
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 878.4300
- **Device Class:** Class 2
- **Review Panel:** General, Plastic Surgery
- **Attributes:** Therapeutic

## Intended Use

InnoClip™ Disposable Clip Applier is indicated for patients undergoing laparoscopic surgical procedures involving occlusion of blood vessel, ducts and other tubular structures, and for radiographic marking. InnoClip™ Clip Applier is indicated for patients undergoing surgical procedures involving occlusion of blood vessel, ducts and other tubular structures, and for radiographic marking.

## Device Story

InnoClip™ devices are surgical instruments for vessel/duct occlusion and radiographic marking during laparoscopic procedures. The system comprises a handle, trigger, 360° rotational knob, shaft, and jaws. The disposable version is a single-unit device; the reusable version features a detachable handle with a disposable clip cartridge. Surgeons operate the device through 5 mm trocar sleeves. By pulling the trigger, pre-loaded clips are advanced to the jaws to enclose and occlude target vessels. The multi-fire design allows for 10 or 16 clips per device without removal. The reusable handle is validated for 300 reprocessing cycles. The device provides surgeons with a mechanism to secure vessels, reducing surgical waste and cost.

## Clinical Evidence

No human clinical data. Evidence includes in-vitro bench testing (silicone tube substrate) for pull-out force, air leakage, and clip scissoring, and in-vivo ligation testing in a swine model. Reusable handle validated for 300 reprocessing cycles.

## Technological Characteristics

Mechanical clip applier; 5 mm diameter form factor; 360° rotational knob; multi-fire mechanism (10 or 16 clips). Materials evaluated per ISO 10993-1. Reusable handle validated for 300 reprocessing cycles.

## Regulatory Identification

An implantable clip is a clip-like device intended to connect internal tissues to aid healing. It is not absorbable.

## Predicate Devices

- ENDO CLIP™ III 5mm Clip Applier ([K121194](/device/K121194.md))

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January 4, 2022

Taiwan Surgical Corporation Ken Chen Project Director 3F., No.12, Sec.2, ShengYi Rd. Zhubei City, Hsinchu County 30261 Taiwan

Re: K202994

Trade/Device Name: InnoClip Disposable Clip Applier, InnoClip Clip Applier Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4300 Regulation Name: Implantable Clip Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FZP, GDO Dated: July 6, 2021 Received: July 7, 2021

Dear Ken Chen:

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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.

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Sincerely,

Deborah Fellhauer RN, BSN Acting Assistant Director DHT4B: Division of Infection Control and Plastic Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health

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## Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) K202994

Device Name InnoClip™ Disposable Clip Applier InnoClip™ Clip Applier

### Indications for Use (Describe)

InnoClip™ Disposable Clip Applier is indicated for patients undergoing laparoscopic surgical procedures involving occlusion of blood vessel, ducts and other tubular structures, and for radiographic marking.

The InnoClip™ Clip Applier is indicated for patients undergoing laparoscopic surgical procedures involving occlusion of blood vessel, ducts and other tubular structures, and for radiographic marking.

| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)                                                         |                                                                                                  |
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# 510(k) Summary

The Assigned 510(k) Number: _ K202994

This 510(k) summary of safety and effectiveness information is submitted as part of the Premarket Notification in compliance with requirements of CFR Part 807, Subpart E and Section 807.92

### 1 SUBMITTER:

| Submitter:       | TAIWAN SURGICAL CORPORATION                                      |
|------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Mailing Address: | 3F., No.12, Sec.2, ShengYi Rd., Zhubei City, Hsinchu County 302- |
|                  | Taiwan                                                           |
| Phone Number:    | +886-3-6588129                                                   |
| Fax Number:      | +886-3-6588355                                                   |
| Date Prepared:   | December 8, 2021                                                 |
| Contact Person:  | Ken Chen                                                         |
| Email:           | ra@twsc.com.tw                                                   |
| Phone Number:    | +886-3-6588129 ext. 519                                          |
| Fax Number:      | +886-3-3588355                                                   |

### 2 DEVICE

| Trade Name:                   | 1. InnoClip™ Disposable Clip Applier |
|-------------------------------|--------------------------------------|
|                               | 2. InnoClip™ Clip Applier            |
| Common Name:                  | Clip applier and implantable clip    |
| Classification Panel:         | 79 General and Plastic Surgery       |
| Regulation Number:            | 878.4300                             |
| Classification Product Code:  | FZP                                  |
| Device Class:                 | II                                   |
| Additional Regulation Number: | 878.4800                             |
| Additional Product Code:      | GDO                                  |
| Additional Device Class:      | I                                    |

#### 3 PREDICATE DEVICE

ENDO CLIP™ III 5mm Clip Applier (K121194)

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#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION 4

## InnoClip™ Disposable Clip Applier

InnoClip™ Disposable Clip Applier consists of a molded handle and trigger, a 360° rotational knob, a cartridge housing shaft and a pair of jaws which is easy for surgeon to hold the operation field in the natural position. This device includes models DC5T1-BX and DC5T1-B6 that are designed to be inserted through 5 mm trocar sleeves.

InnoClip™ Disposable Clip Applier can be used on vessels or tubular structures. The multi-fire design of InnoClip™ Disposable Clip Applier enables the surgeon to apply a maximum number of 10 clips for DC5T1-BX or 16 clips for DC5T1-B6 during a laparoscopic procedure without withdrawing and reinserting the device. The pre-loaded clips in the shaft are advanced to the jaw to enclose and occlude the target vessel by gently pulling the trigger.

### InnoClip™ Clip Applier

InnoClip™ Clip Applier has two parts, Reusable Handle and a Disposable Clip Cartridge. The Reusable Handle consists of a molded handle, trigger, openable cover and a 360° rotational knob. The Disposable Clip Cartridge consists of a cartridge housing shaft and a pair of jaws which provide secured of the clip to the targeted vessel. The Disposable Clip Cartridge and the Reusable Handle can be easily assembled together by inserting the Disposable Clip Cartridge through a slot located in the Reusable Handle. This device includes models RC5T1-BX and RC5T1-B6 that are designed to be inserted through 5 mm trocar sleeves.

InnoClip™ Clip Applier can be used on vessels or tubular structures. The multi-fire design of InnoClip™ Clip Applier enables the surgeon to apply a maximum number of 10 clips for RC5T1-BX or 16 clips for RC5T1-B6 during a laparoscopic procedure without withdrawing and reinserting the device. The reusable handle design also reduces the surgical cost and waste. The pre-loaded clips in the Disposable Clip Cartridge are advanced to the jaw to enclose and occlude the target vessel by gently pulling the trigger.

### INTENDED USE 5

InnoClip™ Disposable Clip Applier is indicated for patients undergoing laparoscopic surgical procedures involving occlusion of blood vessel, ducts and other tubular structures, and for radiographic marking.

InnoClip™ Clip Applier is indicated for patients undergoing surgical procedures involving occlusion of blood vessel, ducts and other tubular structures, and for radiographic marking.

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#### MATERIAL 6

All patient contacting materials, including those with indirect patient contact, have been evaluated according to ISO 10993-1 and the FDA's Guidance Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, dated June 16, 2016. All biocompatibility met the acceptance criteria.

### TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS 7

A comparison of the technological characteristics of the proposed InnoClip™ Disposable Clip Applier InnoClip™ Clip Applier, and the predicate has been performed. The results of this comparison demonstrate that the InnoClip™ Disposable Clip Applier and InnoClip™ Clip Applier have similar technological characteristics compared to the marketed predicate device.

### PERFORMANCE 8

In-vitro tests conducted on a silicone tube substrate including clipped pull out force test and air leakage test were performed on InnoClip™ Disposable Clip Applier and InnoClin™ Clip Applier to compared with the predicate device. The test results showed that both proposed devices have similar device performance compared to the predicate device.

In-vivo ligation tests were performed in a swine model using the InnoClip™ Disposable Clip Applier. InnoClip™ Clip Applier and the predicate device, and the results demonstrated that the proposed devices and the predicate device can ligate the target vessels and tubular tissue as its intended use.

Comparison testing was conducted on a silicone tube substrate with the InnoClip™ Disposable Clip Applier, InnoClip TM Clip Applier and predicate device to assess clip scissoring. The proposed devices met all acceptance criteria and performed as well as the predicate device.

The reusable handle of InnoClip™ Clip Applier has been validated to maintain performance functions for up to 300 times following the reprocessing methods described in the instructions for use.

### 9 CONCLUSIONS

Based on the intended use and/or indications for use, technological characteristics, performance testing and comparison to the predicate device, the InnoClip™ Disposable Clip Applier and InnoClip™ Clip Applier are substantially equivalent to the predicate device Endo Clip™ III.

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