← Product Code [GAP](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GAP) · K982853 # SILK SUTURE (K982853) _Davis & Geck, Inc. · GAP · Apr 30, 1999 · General, Plastic Surgery · SN_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GAP/K982853 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Davis & Geck, Inc. - **Product Code:** [GAP](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GAP.md) - **Decision Date:** Apr 30, 1999 - **Decision:** SN - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 878.5030 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** General, Plastic Surgery - **Attributes:** Therapeutic ## Intended Use Silk sutures are indicated for use as nonabsorbable sutures in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neural tissue. ## Device Story Silk Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture consists of organic protein fibroin derived from Bombyx mori. Device used for soft tissue approximation and ligation in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neural procedures. Features braided or twisted construction; available in white or dyed (black/blue); braided versions coated with silicone. Subject device utilizes automated needle end stiffening process applying medical-grade adhesive to silk strand, replacing manual nylon resin dipping process used in predicate. Suture is non-absorbable, though undergoes gradual in-vivo protein degradation. Used by surgeons in clinical settings to secure tissue; provides mechanical closure to facilitate healing. ## Clinical Evidence Bench testing only. Biocompatibility testing performed in accordance with ANSI/AAMI 10993 and USP guidelines, including cytotoxicity, hemolysis, sensitization, acute systemic toxicity, irritation, and intracutaneous testing. ## Technological Characteristics Material: Fibroin (organic protein from Bombyx mori). Construction: Braided or twisted; silicone coating on braided types. Manufacturing: Automated needle end stiffening using medical-grade adhesive. Form factor: Various lengths, diameters, with/without needles. Sterilization: Not specified. ## Regulatory Identification Natural nonabsorbable silk surgical suture is a nonabsorbable, sterile, flexible multifilament thread composed of an organic protein called fibroin. This protein is derived from the domesticated species Bombyx mori (B. mori ) of the family Bombycidae. Natural nonabsorbable silk surgical suture is indicated for use in soft tissue approximation. Natural nonabsorbable silk surgical suture meets the United States Pharmacopeia (U.S.P.) monograph requirements for Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture (class I). Natural nonabsorbable silk surgical suture may be braided or twisted; it may be provided uncoated or coated; and it may be undyed or dyed with an FDA listed color additive. ## 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 - Silk Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture ([K930586](/device/K930586.md)) - Silk Suture ([K930590](/device/K930590.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}------------------------------------------------ 4/30/99 # 510k Summary of Safety and Effectiveness ### SILK NON-ABSORBABLE SURGICAL SUTURE (w/UV-10 adhesive) Submitted by: Sherwood-Davis & Geck 444 McDonnell Blvd. Hazelwood, MO 63042-2516 Contact: Vanada Johnson Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist Date of Summary: May 7, 1998 Silk Non-Absorbable Surgical Sutures are composed of the organic protein fibroin which is derived from the domesticated species Bombyx mori (B.mori) of the family Bombycidae. Silk Surgical Sutures were initially cleared, via the Premarket Notification process and assigned 510(k) file number K930586. Silk Non-Absorbable Surgical Sutures are a class II device, per 21 CFR Section 878.5030, with the Classification Code 80GAP. Silk sutures are indicated for use as nonabsorbable sutures in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neural tissue. Silk sutures are braided or twisted and available in white or dyed (black or blue). Braided sutures (except for size 8/0) are coated with silicone. Silk sutures are also available in various lengths, diameters and quantities with or without surgical needles. SILK sutures are not absorbed, progressive degradation of the proteinaceous silk fiber in-vivo may result in gradual loss of all the suture's tensile strength over time. Similarities between the proposed Silk suture and the currently marketed Silk Non-Absorbable Surgical are 1) both are composed of the organic protein fibroin_ 2) both are sterile sutures, 3) both share the same indications for use, 4) both are available in the same various lengths, diameters, quantities, colors and sizes, 5) both are available with and without surgical needles and 6) both are packaged in identical Tyvek/Mylar packaging The only difference between the proposed vs. the predicate Silk suture is an automated vs. a manual needle end stiffening process. The proposed Silk suture needle will be manufactured using an automated end stiffening process of applying the medical grade adhesive to a portion of the silk strand which is then cured and cut to length. The predicate Silk suture needle is currently manufactured using a manual end stiffening process of winding the suture material onto racks and dipping the end in a nylon resin bath, curing then cutting the suture to length. {1}------------------------------------------------ K982853 # Summary of Safety and Effectiveness SILK NON-ABSORBABLE SURGICAL SUTURE Silk Non-Absorbable Surgical Sutures, with adhesive, were tested for biocompatibility in Silk Non-Austradic Burgroal Battleon, Wall actor of Medical Devices Part-1 : Evaluation accordance to ANSI/AAMI 10993. Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Parts USD accordance to ARGBARNI 10995. Destery of tests were performed in accordance to USP guidelines - Cytotoxicity, Hemolysis, Sensitization, Acute Systemic Toxicity, Irritation, Intracutaneous. Sherwood-Davis & Geck considers the proposed Silk Surgical Suture (w/adhesive) to be substantially equivalent in design, composition and intended use, to the currently marketed Silk Suture covered under K930590. {2}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/2/Picture/0 description: The image shows the logo for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. The logo features a stylized depiction of an eagle or bird with three wing-like shapes, suggesting movement or flight. The text "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - USA" is arranged in a circular fashion around the bird symbol. ## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Public Health Service Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 APR 3 0 1999 Ms. Vanada Johnson Scnior Regulatory Affairs Specialist Sherwood-Davis & Geck 444 McDonnell Boulevard Hazelwood, Missouri 63042 Re: K982853 Trade Name: Silk Suture Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GAP Dated. December 29, 1998 Received: February 12, 1999 Dear Ms. Johnson: We have reviewed your Scction 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent for the incentions for use stated in the enclosure to devices that were regulated as transitional devices and that have been reclassified into class II. Notice of this reclassification was published in the Federal Register on Tuesday, October 26, 1993 (Vol. 58, No. 205, Pages 57557 and 57558). A copy of this Federal Register can be obtained by calling the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance (DSMA) at (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597. You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) and the following limitations: - 1. The Silk Suture is indicated for use in gencral soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic and neurological fronedures. - 2. This device may not be manufactured from any material other than multifilamentous fibers composed of fibroin, an organic protein that is derived from the domesticated species Bombyx mori (B. mori) of the family Bombycidae. In addition, you must maintain documentation at your premises regarding vendor certification for raw or semiprocessed source material, all manufacturing and quality control release procedures, and validation of sterilization procedures used in the manifacture of the Silk Suture. Any deviation of the source material or processing as described in this 510(k) notification requires submission of a new premarket notification and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance prior to commercial distribution of the modified device. The sale, distribution and use of this device are restricted to prescription use in accordance with 21 CFR 801.109. {3}------------------------------------------------ Page 2 – Ms. Vanada Johnson The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, The general controls provisions of the Act merade reques and prohibition against listing of devices, good manufacturing practices, labeling, and prohibition against misbranding and adultcration. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Existing major regulations arrecting your areas. A substantially equivalent determination Regulations (CFR), Title 21, Paris 800 to 872. 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Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General and Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {4}------------------------------------------------ K982853 Page 1 of 1 510(k) Number (if known) Device Name: Sherwood-Davis & Geck Silk Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture Indications for Use: Silk sutures are indicated for use as nonabsorbable sutures in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neural tissue. (PLEASE DO NO WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE! 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