← Product Code [GAM](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GAM) · K170661 # Novosyn Quick Absorbable Suture (K170661) _Aesculap, Inc. · GAM · Jun 8, 2017 · General, Plastic Surgery · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GAM/K170661 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Aesculap, Inc. - **Product Code:** [GAM](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GAM.md) - **Decision Date:** Jun 8, 2017 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 878.4493 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** General, Plastic Surgery - **Attributes:** Therapeutic ## Intended Use Novosyn Quick Absorbable Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only short term wound support (7-10 days) is required. Novosyn Quick suture is not intended for use in ligation in ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures. ## Device Story Novosyn Quick is a synthetic, braided, absorbable surgical suture; composed of 90/10 poly(glycolide-co-L-lactide) (PGLA) copolymer; coated with 35/65 poly(glycolide-co-L-lactide) and calcium stearate. Supplied sterile via gamma irradiation in various diameters (USP 6-0 to 2) and lengths, with or without attached needles. Used by surgeons in clinical settings for soft tissue approximation. Provides short-term wound support (50% strength at 5 days; 0% at 14 days) with absorption essentially complete by 42 days. Benefits patient by providing necessary tensile strength for initial healing while minimizing long-term foreign body presence due to rapid absorption profile. ## Clinical Evidence Bench testing only. Included mechanical testing (diameter, tensile strength, needle attachment) per USP 39 and comprehensive biocompatibility testing (cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, systemic toxicity, hemolysis, genotoxicity, and 6-week muscle implantation). Real-time aging data provided. ## Technological Characteristics Material: 90/10 PGLA copolymer; Coating: 35/65 PGLA + calcium stearate. Structure: Braided. Sterilization: Gamma irradiation. Packaging: Foil/peel-pack. Meets USP 39 requirements for synthetic absorbable sutures. ## Regulatory Identification An absorbable poly(glycolide/l-lactide) surgical suture (PGL suture) is an absorbable sterile, flexible strand as prepared and synthesized from homopolymers of glycolide and copolymers made from 90 percent glycolide and 10 percent l-lactide, and is indicated for use in soft tissue approximation. A PGL suture meets United States Pharmacopeia (U.S.P.) requirements as described in the U.S.P. “Monograph for Absorbable Surgical Sutures;” it may be monofilament or multifilament (braided) in form; it may be uncoated or coated; and it may be undyed or dyed with an FDA-approved color additive. Also, the suture may be provided with or without a standard needle attached. ## Special Controls *Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for this device is FDA's “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Surgical Sutures; Guidance for Industry and FDA.” See § 878.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document. ## Predicate Devices - Novosyn Absorbable Suture ([K122734](/device/K122734.md)) - Vicryl Rapid Suture ([K962480](/device/K962480.md)/[K944110](/device/K944110.md)) ## Submission Summary (Full Text) > This content was OCRed from public FDA records by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com). 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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002 June 8, 2017 Aesculap, Incorporated Ms. Kathy A. Racosky Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist 3773 Corporate Parkway Center Valley, Pennsylvania 18034 Re: K170661 Trade/Device Name: Novosyn Quick Absorbable Suture Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4493 Regulation Name: Absorbable Poly(Glycolide/L-Lactide) Surgical Suture Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GAM Dated: May 10, 2017 Received: May 11, 2017 Dear Ms. Racosky: 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). 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Director Division of Surgical Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {2}------------------------------------------------ ## Indications for Use 510(k) Number (if known) K170661 Device Name Novosyn Quick Absorbable Suture #### Indications for Use (Describe) Novosyn Quick Absorbable Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only short term wound support (7-10 days) is required. Novosyn Quick suture is not intended for use in ligation in ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures. | Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | | | #### CONTINUE ON A SEPARATE PAGE IF NEEDED. 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3773 Corporate Parkway
Center Valley, PA 18034
Establishment Registration Number: 2916714 | |----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | CONTACT: | Kathy A. Racosky
610-984-9291 (phone)
610-791-6882 (fax)
kathy.racosky@aesculap.com | | TRADE NAME: | Novosyn Quick Absorbable Suture | | COMMON NAME: | Synthetic Polyglycolic Absorbable Suture | | CLASSIFICATION: | Class II | | CLASSIFICATION NAME: | Suture, Absorbable, synthetic, Polyglycolic Acid | | REGULATION NUMBER: | 878.4493 | | PRODUCT CODE: | GAM | ## PURPOSE FOR PREMARKET NOTIFICATION The purpose for this submission is to gain marketing clearance for the Novosyn Quick Absorbable Suture. #### PREDICATE DEVICE - Primary Predicate: Novosyn Absorbable Suture, Aesculap Inc. (K122734) ● - Vicryl Rapid Suture, Ethicon Inc. (K962480/K944110) #### DEVICE DESCRIPTION Novosyn Quick is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture which is supplied sterile. Novosyn Quick is composed of a copolymer made from 90% gylcolide and 10% L-lactide (PGLA). The Novosyn Quick suture is coated with 35/65 poly(glycolide-co-L-lactide) and calcium stearate. The Novosyn Quick suture is undyed and will be offered in diameters ranging from USP size 6-0 through 2. It will be available in a variety of cut lengths with or without needles attached. ## INDICATIONS FOR USE Novosyn Ouick Absorbable Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only short term wound support (7-10 days) is required. Novosyn Quick suture is not intended for use in ligation in ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures. {4}------------------------------------------------ ## TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS(compared to Predicate(s)) As established in this submission, the Novosyn Quick suture is a synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture offered undyed in the same range of diameters and cut lengths that are substantially equivalent to other predicate devices cleared by FDA. The subject device is shown to be substantially equivalent and has the same technological characteristics to its predicate devices through comparison in design, intended use, material composition, function and range of sizes. The device characteristics comparing the Novosyn Quick Absorbable Suture to the predicate devices are summarized below. | | Aesculap, Inc.
Novosyn Quick
Absorbable Suture | Primary Predicate
Aesculap, Inc.
Novosyn Absorbable
Suture | Ethicon, Inc.
Vicryl Rapide Suture | | Aesculap, Inc.
Novosyn Quick
Absorbable Suture | Primary Predicate
Aesculap, Inc.
Novosyn Absorbable
Suture | Ethicon, Inc.
Vicryl Rapide Suture | |-------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------| | K# | Pending | K122734 | K962480/K944110 | K# | Pending | K122734 | K962480/K944110 | | Indications | Novosyn Quick Absorbable
Suture is indicated for use
in general soft tissue
approximation of the skin
and mucosa, where only
short term wound support
(7-10 days) is required.
Novosyn Quick suture is
not intended for use in
ligation in ophthalmic,
cardiovascular or
neurological procedures. | Novosyn sutures are
indicated for use in general
soft tissue approximation
and/or ligation, including
use in ophthalmic
procedures, but not for use
in cardiovascular and
neurological tissues. | Vicryl Rapide suture is
indicated only for use in
superficial general soft
tissue approximation of the
skin and mucosa, where
only short term wound
support (7-10 days) is
required. Vicryl rapide
suture is not intended for
use in ligation, ophthalmic,
cardiovascular or
neurological procedures. | Thread length | -45 cm to 150 cm
-ligature reels of longer
length | -5 cm to 150 cm
-ligature reels of longer
length | -45cm to 135cm | | Absorption Type | Short term absorbable | Mid term absorbable | Short term absorbable | Physical:
- Diameter
- Length
- Needle Attachment
- Tensile Strength | All characteristics meet
USP Requirements, except
for diameter. | All characteristics meet
USP Requirements, except
for diameter. | All characteristics meet
USP Requirements, except
for diameter. | | Absorption | Essentially complete by 42
days | Essentially completed
between 8-10 weeks | Essentially complete by 42
days | Needle material | 300 stainless steel | 300 stainless steel | unknown | | Remaining Tensile
Strength | 5 days 50%
14 days 0% | 2 weeks 75% (6-0 and
larger)
2 weeks 56% (7-0 and
smaller)
3 weeks 52% (6-0 and
larger)
3 weeks 35 % (7-0 and
smaller)
4 weeks 23 % (5-0 and
larger) | 5 days 50%
14 days 0% | Packaging | Foil packaging in a second
outer peel-pack with paper
and plastic film | Foil packaging in a second
outer peel-pack with paper
and plastic film | unknown | | Material | Polyglycolide-co-L-lactid
90/10 (PGLA) | Polyglycolide-co-L-lactid
90/10 (PGLA) | Polyglactin 910 (glycolic
and lactic acid) | Sterilization | Gamma irradiation | Ethylene Oxide (EO) | Ethylene Oxide (EO) or
Gamma Irradiation | | Dyed, Un-dyed | Un-dyed | Un-dyed and Dyed | Un-dyed | | | | | | Structure | Braided | Braided | Braided | | | | | | Coating | Polyglycolide-co-L-lactid
35/65 + Calcium Stearate | Polyglycolide-co-L-lactid
35/65 + Calcium Stearate | Caproloctone / Glycolide +
Polyglactin 370
(glycolide/lactide) w/
Calcium Stearate | | | | | | Size | 6-0 through 2 (various
lengths)
with or w/out needles
attached | 8-0 through 2 (various
lengths)
with or w/out needles
attached | 6-0 through 0 (various
lengths)
with or w/out needles
attached | | | | | {5}------------------------------------------------ #### PERFORMANCE DATA As recommended by the FDA's Class II Special Control Guidance Document for Surgical Sutures, including mechanical testing in accordance to USP 39 for synthetic absorbable suture, biocompatibility testing in accordance to ISO 10993-1, and in vitro as well as in vivo resorption testing has been performed to demonstrate that the Novosyn Quick Absorbable Suture meets current performance requirements for synthetic absorbable sutures unless otherwise labeled, and that Novosyn Quick is substantially equivalent to other predicate devices. Tests were conducted for diameter, tensile strength, and needle attachment. All specifications were met apart from diameter. The Novosyn Quick suture is considered an implant device, tissue/bone contact device of permanent duration (>30 days). Biocompatibility testing within this submission includes the following: Cytotoxicity, Sensitization, Intracutaneous Irritation, Acute Systemic Toxicity, Hemolysis, Genotoxicity - Chromosomal Aberration and Mouse Peripheral Blood Micronucleus, Bacterial Reverse Mutation and Muscle Implantation (6-week). Testing demonstrated that the device is as safe and as effective as the predicate device. The subject device is concluded to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device. The Novosyn Quick Absorbable Suture is blister packed and sterilized by Gamma. Real-time aging data for the Novosyn Quick Suture has been generated to support this submission. --- **Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GAM/K170661](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GAM/K170661) **Published by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com)** — a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices. If you're preparing [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/), [get in touch](https://innolitics.com/contact). **Cite:** Innolitics at https://innolitics.com