← Product Code [GDW](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GDW) · K020719 # SURGASSIST SYSTEM STRAIGHT LINEAR CUTTER DIGITAL LOADING UNIT, 55MM, 30MM WITH BLUE AND GREEN RELOAD CARTRIDGES (K020719) _Power Medical Interventions, Inc. · GDW · May 10, 2002 · General, Plastic Surgery · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GDW/K020719 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Power Medical Interventions, Inc. - **Product Code:** [GDW](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GDW.md) - **Decision Date:** May 10, 2002 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 878.4750 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** General, Plastic Surgery - **Attributes:** Therapeutic ## Intended Use The SurgASSIST™ System Straight Linear Cutter DLU has applications for general and endoscopic surgery in gastrointestinal, gynecological, general abdominal and thoracic surgical procedures for resection, transection, and creation of anastomoses. ## Device Story The SurgASSIST™ System Straight Linear Cutter DLU is a component of a computer-mediated, powered surgical stapling system. It consists of a steerable FlexShaft, a handheld remote control unit, and a Digital Loading Unit (DLU) available in 55mm and 30mm lengths. The device is operated by a surgeon in an OR setting. The surgeon uses the remote control to actuate steering, anvil extension/retraction, stapling, and cutting. The DLU contains implantable staples that form a double staggered linear row and a steel knife blade that transects tissue between the rows. The system provides powered tissue cutting and stapling, assisting the surgeon in performing surgical resections and anastomoses. It is an extension of the previously cleared SurgASSIST™ Right Angle Linear Cutter (K012809). ## Clinical Evidence No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence is based on technological characteristics and design similarities to legally marketed predicate devices. ## Technological Characteristics System includes a steerable FlexShaft, handheld remote control, and DLU with implantable staples and steel knife blade. Powered, computer-mediated operation. Available in 55mm and 30mm lengths. Uses identical technology and system approach as K012809. Materials are identical to predicate. ## Regulatory Identification An implantable staple is a staple-like device intended to connect internal tissues to aid healing. It is not absorbable. ## Predicate Devices - SurgASSIST™ System, Right Angle Linear Cutter Digital Loading Unit™ ([K012809](/device/K012809.md)) - EZ45 Endoscopic Linear Cutter ([K980815](/device/K980815.md)) - Endopath® EZ45 Endoscopic Linear Cutter/Stapler Reloads ([K980815](/device/K980815.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}------------------------------------------------ Power Medical Interventions, Inc SurgASSIST™ Straight Linear Cutter DLUs with Blue and Green Reload Cartridges 510(k), March 1, 2002 Ko20719 ### PREMARKET NOTIFICATION 510(K) SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS SUMMARY #### SurgASSIST™ Straight Linear Cutter Digital Loading Unit™ (DLU), 55mm, 30mm In Accordance with 21 CFR section 807.92, Power Medical Interventions, Inc., is submitting the following Safety and Effectiveness Summary. 1) Submitter Information: Power Medical Interventions, Inc. 4 B East Bridge Street New Hope, PA 18938 USA 215-862-4450 215-862-3073 FAX Applicant: Barbara J. Whitman Date of Notification: 03/01/2002 - 2) Name of Device: Trade Name: SurgASSIST™ System Straight Linear Cutter Digital Loading Unit™, 55mm, 30mm with Blue and Green Reload Cartridges Common Name: Linear Cutter with Implantable Staples Classification Name: Staple, Implantable, GDW; Stapler, GAG; Cutter, FZT; Endoscope, GCJ 3) Predicate Devices: LINEAR CUTTERS / STAPLING INSTRUMENTS - A. SurgASSIST™ System, Right Angle Linear Cutter Digital Loading Unit™. Power Medical Interventions, Inc., New Hope, PA. REF RALC45 (K012809). - B. EZ45 Endoscopic Linear Cutter. Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio. REF ET45B (K980815). ### 000015 {1}------------------------------------------------ - C. Endopath® EZ45 Endoscopic Linear Cutter/Stapler Reloads. Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio. REF ZR45B ( K980815). - 4) Device Description: The SurgASSIST™ System Straight Linear Cutter Digital Loading Unit™ (DLU), 55mm, 30mm is a cutter/stapler component addition to a previously cleared device, K012809, SuraASSIST™ System Right Angle Linear Cutter - 45mm Digital Loading Unit™. This Notification offers an additional style of cutting/stapling configuration, specifically, Straight Linear Cutters/staplers, both Blue and Green, of 55mm and 30mm in length. The computer mediated, powered steering, tissue cutting and stapling of the Straight Linear Cutters are utilizing the identical technology and system approach which the previously cleared device currently utilizes. The technological features of the SurgASSIST™ System Straight Linear Cutters are identical to that of the predicate device, K012809. - A steerable FlexShaft that serves as the interface between the . Digital Loading Unit™ (DLU) and the Power Console and provides the means of insertion of the DLU. The FlexShaft is steerable for surgical positioning of the DLU for access and visualization. - . A hand held Remote Control Unit that contains pushbuttons that actuate steering, extension and retraction of the anvil, stapling, and cutting. - Straight Linear Cutter Digital Loading Unit™ (DLU) that . contain implantable staples that form in a double staggered linear row of staples and a steel knife blade which transects the tissue between the two rows of formed staples. The Straight Linear Cutter DLU is offered currently in a 55mm and 30mm length size, in reloadable configuration. {2}------------------------------------------------ #### 5) Indications For Use The SurgASSIST™ System Straight Linear Cutter DLU has applications for general and endoscopic surgery in gastrointestinal, gynecological, general abdominal and thoracic surgical procedures for resection, transection, and creation of anastomoses. - 6) Comparison to Predicate Devices - SurgASSIST™ System, Right Angle Linear Cutter Digital 1. Loading Unit. Power Medical Interventions, Inc., New Hope, PA. REF RALC45 (K012809). - 2. EZ45 Endoscopic Linear Cutter. Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio. REF ET45B (K980815). - Endopath® EZ45 Endoscopic Linear Cutter/Stapler Reloads. 3. Ethico0n Endo-Surgery, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio. REF ZR45B ( K980815). Substantial equivalence includes the predicate SurgASSIST™ System Right Angle Linear Cutter Digital Loading Unit™ literature including descriptions, specifications, identification of standard components, and identification of tissue contact materials. {3}------------------------------------------------ ## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Image /page/3/Picture/1 description: The image shows the logo for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The logo is circular and contains the words "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - USA" around the perimeter. In the center of the circle is an abstract symbol that resembles an eagle or other bird. Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 # MAY 1 0 2002 Ms. Barbara J. Whitman Regulatory Affairs Specialist Power Medical Interventions, Inc. 110 Union Square Drive New Hope, Pennsylvania 18938 Re: K020719 SurgASSIST™ System Straight Linear Cutter Digital Loading Unit™ (DLU), 55mm, 30mm with Blue and Green Reload Cartridges Regulation Number: 878.4750 Regulation Name: Implantable Staple Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GDW Dated: March 1, 2002 Received: March 5, 2002 Dear Ms. Whitman: We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device wo nave reviewed your concernined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate for use stated in the exerces, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to conniner of the 10 may 20, 2018 11:14 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 If your device is classinonal controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can thay be subject to back acceral 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 or any I 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 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. {4}------------------------------------------------ Page 2 - Ms. Barbara J. Whitman This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) I mis letter will and w yourse of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally premated predicated 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 and additionally 21 CFR Part 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4659. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the O inter go at Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at 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, Muriam C. Provost 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 {5}------------------------------------------------ Power Medical Interventions, Inc. SurgASSIST™ Straight Linear Cutter DLUs with Blue and Green Reload Cartridges 510(k), March 1, 2002 #### SECTION D # STATEMENT OF INTENDED USE Power Medical Interventions, Inc. 510(k) No. K020719 Device Name: SurgASSIST™ System Straight Linear Cutter Digital Loading Unit™, 55mm, 30mm with Reload Cartridges #### INDICATIONS FOR USE: The SurgASSIST™ System Straight Linear Cutter DLU has applications for general and endoscopic surgery in gastrointestinal, gynecological, general abdominal and thoracic surgical procedures for resection, transection, and creation of anastomoses. (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - (CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Miriam C. 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