← Product Code [GAW](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GAW) · K062125 # SUPERSTITCH 5F, 12F, AND EL (K062125) _Sutura, Inc. · GAW · Oct 19, 2006 · General, Plastic Surgery · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GAW/K062125 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Sutura, Inc. - **Product Code:** [GAW](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GAW.md) - **Decision Date:** Oct 19, 2006 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Special - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 878.5010 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** General, Plastic Surgery - **Attributes:** Therapeutic ## Intended Use The SuperStitch 5F, 12F & EL sizes are indicated for use in performing vascular stitching in general surgery, including endoscopic procedures. The SuperStitch 5F, 12F & EL are not intended for blind vascular closure. ## Device Story Hand-held, manually operated vascular suture delivery device; used by physicians in general surgery or endoscopic procedures. Device delivers monofilament polypropylene suture to remote sites via direct access, cannula/introducer, or laparoscopic access device. Includes pre-loaded guidewire, KnotPusher for advancing knots to wound site, and KwiKnot accessory. Provides physician with options for varying diameters and lengths. Facilitates precise suture placement to assist in vascular closure; benefits patient by enabling minimally invasive surgical techniques. ## Clinical Evidence No clinical data provided; bench testing only. ## Technological Characteristics Hand-held, manually operated mechanical device. Components: suture delivery device, monofilament polypropylene suture, pre-loaded guidewire, KnotPusher, and KwiKnot accessory. No electronic or software components. ## Regulatory Identification Nonabsorbable polypropylene surgical suture is a monofilament, nonabsorbable, sterile, flexible thread prepared from long-chain polyolefin polymer known as polypropylene and is indicated for use in soft tissue approximation. The polypropylene surgical suture meets United States Pharmacopeia (U.S.P.) requirements as described in the U.S.P. Monograph for Nonabsorbable Surgical Sutures; it may be undyed or dyed with an FDA approved color additive; and 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 - Sutura's SuperStitch Vascular Suturing Device ## 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}------------------------------------------------ OCT 1 9 2006 K062125 1/2 ## 510(k) SUMMARY #### Sutura, Inc.'s SuperStitch® 5F, 12F & EL OCT 1 9 2006 # Submitter's Name, Address, Telephone Number, Contact Person and Date Prepared Sutura, Inc. 17080 Newhope St. Fountain Valley, California 92708 Phone: (714) 437-9801 Facsimile: (714) 437-9806 Contact Person: Anthony Nobles Date Prepared: July 19, 2006 Alternate Contact: Gerard J. Prud'homme Hogan & Hartson L.L.P. 555 Thirteenth St., NW Washington D.C., 20004 Phone: (202) 637-5600 # Name of Device and Name/Address of Sponsor SuperStitch 5F, 12F & EL Sutura, Inc. 17080 Newhope St. Fountain Valley, California 92708 #### Common or Usual Name SuperStitch Guidewire Vascular Suture Delivery Device {1}------------------------------------------------ ### Classification Name Suture, Nonabsorbable, Synthetic, Polypropolene #### Predicate Devices Sutura's SuperStitchVascular Suturing Device ## Intended Use/Indications for Use The SuperStitch 5F, 12F & EL sizes are indicated for use in performing vascular stitching in general surgery, including endoscopic procedures. The SuperStitch 5F, 12F & EL are not intended for blind vascular closure. ### Technological Characteristics The SuperStitch 5F, 12F & EL versions are hand-held and manually operated suturing devices designed to allow a physician to place a suture to a remote site either directly, through a cannula/introducer, or through a laparascopic access device. The device contains the following components and accessories: a suture delivery device, monofilament polypropylene suture, a pre-loaded guidewire, a KnotPusher accessory for advancing the knot to the wound site, and a KwiKnot accessory. ## Substantial Equivalence The SuperStitch 5F, 12F & EL has the same intended use and indications for use, principles of operation, and fundamental technological characteristics as the currently marketed SuperStitch, except that the SuperStitch 5F, 12F & EL provide the option of diameter or lengths for use by the physician. This minor modification to the SuperStitch does not raise any new questions of safety or effectiveness. Thus, the SuperStitch 5F, 12F & EL are substantially equivalent. {2}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/2/Picture/1 description: The image shows the logo for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The logo consists of a circular seal with the words "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - USA" around the perimeter. Inside the circle is an abstract symbol that resembles a stylized caduceus or a representation of the human form. Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 OCT 1 9 2006 Sutura, Inc. % Hogan & Hartson, L.L.P. Mr. Gerard J. Prud'homme 555 Thirteenth Street. NW Washington, District of Columbia 20004 Re: K062125 Trade/Device Name: SuperStitch® 5F Vascular Suture Delivery Device SuperStitch® 12F Vascular Suture Deliver Device SuperStitch® Extended Length Vascular Suture Deliver Device Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.5010 Regulation Name: Nonabsorbable polypropylene surgical suture Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GAW Dated: September 21, 2006 Received: September 21, 2006 Dear Mr. Prud'homme: 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 {3}------------------------------------------------ Page 2 - Mr. Gerard J. Prud'homme 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. 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 (240) 276-0115. Also, please note the regulation entitled. "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (240) 276-3150 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html. Sincerely yours, Feli Pedr Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {4}------------------------------------------------ # Indications for Use Statement 510(k) Number (if known): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Device Name: SuperStitch® 5F Vascular Suture Delivery Device SuperStitch® 12F Vascular Suture Delivery Device SuperStitch® Extended Length Vascular Suture Delivery Device Indications for Use: The SuperStitch 5F, 12F & EL is indicated for use in performing vascular stitching in general surgery, including endoscopic procedures. The SuperStitch 5F, 12F & EL is not intended for blind vascular closure. Prescription Use X (Per 21 C.F.R. 801.109) OR Over-The-Counter Use__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Optional Format 1-2-96) (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE -- CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) Pohm (Division Sign-Off) Division of General, Restorative. and Neurological Devices 510(k) Number \\\DC - 80169/0002 - 2336580 v1 --- **Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GAW/K062125](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GAW/K062125) **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. 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