← Product Code [GEI](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GEI) · K050898 # SMITH & NEPHEW VULCAN ARTICULAR CARTILAGE PROBE, MODEL 721XXXX (K050898) _Smith & Nephew, Inc. · GEI · May 25, 2005 · General, Plastic Surgery · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GEI/K050898 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Smith & Nephew, Inc. - **Product Code:** [GEI](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GEI.md) - **Decision Date:** May 25, 2005 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 878.4400 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** General, Plastic Surgery - **Attributes:** Therapeutic, 3rd-Party Reviewed ## Intended Use The Smith & Nephew Vulcan Articular Cartilage Probe is indicated for arthroscopic chondroplasty procedures in the knee, shoulder, wrist, hip, etc. ## Device Story Single-use, monopolar radiofrequency probe; incorporates pivoting ceramic head with embedded RF electrode, protective sheath, and integrated cable. Designed for use with Smith & Nephew Vulcan Generator; requires split ground pad. Used by surgeons in arthroscopic chondroplasty procedures (knee, shoulder, wrist, hip). Device delivers RF energy to tissue; power-controlled operation. Benefits include precise tissue treatment during arthroscopy. ## Clinical Evidence Bench testing only. Compliance with ISO 10993-1 (biocompatibility), ANSI/AAMI HF-18, and IEC 60601-2-2 (electrosurgical safety) demonstrated. ## Technological Characteristics Monopolar RF probe; pivoting ceramic head; integrated cable; single-use. Power-controlled. Requires split grounding pad. Compatible with Smith & Nephew Vulcan Generator. Complies with ISO 10993-1, ANSI/AAMI HF-18, and IEC 60601-2-2. ## Regulatory Identification An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories is a device intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current. ## Predicate Devices - Smith & Nephew Vulcan TAC C II Probe ([K003198](/device/K003198.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}------------------------------------------------ K050898 MAY 2 5 2005 Endoscopy Smith & Nephew, Inc 150 Minuteman Road Andover, MA 01810 278 749 1000 749 1599 Fax www.smith-nephew.com >< We are smith&nephew ## SECTION IV 510(k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS INFORMATION as required by the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990 and codified in 21 CFR 807.92 upon which the substantial equivalence is based. ### Smith & Nephew Vulcan Articular Cartilage Probe Date Prepared: December 13, 2004 ### A. Submitter's Name: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Endoscopy Division 150 Minuteman Road Andover, MA 01810 ### B. Company Contact Karen Provencher Regulatory Affairs Specialist P: 978-749-1365; F: 978-749-1443 ### C. Device Name | Trade Name: | Smith & Nephew Vulcan Articular Cartilage Probe | |----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Common Name: | Monopolar Electrosurgical Probe | | Classification Name: | Device, Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation and accessories (per 21 CFR § 878.4400) | #### Predicate Devices D. The Smith & Nephew Smith & Nephew Vulcan Articular Cartilage Probe is substantially equivalent in intended use and fundamental scientific technology to the following legally marketed device in commercial distribution: Smith & Nephew Vulcan TAC C II Probe (K003198 formerly owned by Oratec Interventions, Inc.). {1}------------------------------------------------ #### ui Description of Device The Smith & Nephew Vulcan Articular Cartilage Probe is a single-use, monopolar radiofrequency probe which incorporates a pivoting ceramic head with an embedded RF electrode; protective sheath; and integrated cable. It requires a split ground pad and it is designed for use only with the Smith & Nephew Vulcan Generator. #### E. Intended Use The Smith & Nephew Vulcan Articular Cartilage Probe is indicated for arthroscopic chondroplasty procedures in the knee, shoulder, wrist, hip, etc. # G. Comparison of Technological Characteristics The Smith & Nephew Vulcan Articular Cartilage Probe is similar to the Smith & Nephew Vulcan TAC C II Probe in that both devices are monopolar, single use devices. Both probes require a split grounding pad and are designed for use only with the Smith & Nephew Vulcan Generator. The Smith & Nephew Vulcan Articular Cartilage Probe represents a specific indication for use within the scope of the cleared indications for the Smith & Nephew TAC C II Probe. A major technological difference between the two probes is that the Smith & Nephew Vulcan TAC C II Probe is temperature controlled and the Smith & Nephew Vuican Articular Cartilage Probe is power controlled. Bench testing confirms substantial equivalence in performance characteristics. #### H. Summary Performance Data There are no known performance standards or special controls promulgated under section 415 of the Act for this device. The device was tested and found to be in compliance with ISO 10993-1, ANSI/AAMI HF-18 and IEC 60601-2-2. At the time of commercialization, the device will be incompliance with applicable sterilization standards. {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 text "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES . USA" around the perimeter. Inside the circle is a stylized image of a caduceus, which is a symbol often associated with healthcare. The caduceus features a staff with two snakes coiled around it and a pair of wings at the top. MAY 2 5 2005 Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 Smith and Nephew Incorporated C/o Mr. J.A. Van Vugt Kema Quality B.V. 4377 County Line Road Chalfont, Pennsylvania 18914 Re: K050898 Trade/Device Name: Smith and Nephew Vulcan Articular Cartilage Probe Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GEI, HRX Dated: May 13, 2005 Received: May 16, 2005 Dear Mr. Vugt: We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device we nave teviewed your becamed 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 encreated of the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to conninered pror to May 20, 2017, 11:53 accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, de nees mat have been require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). and Cosmetic (110.) that to nevice, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The r ou may, mercrore, mains of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of general controls provision 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 it may be subject to back additions, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA can or tound in the overaling your device in the Federal Register. Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean I Teast be advised that I Dr o resumes over device complies with other requirements of the Act that I DA has made a acterinalations administered by other Federal agencies. You must or any it catal statutes and reguirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set CFR Part 6077; adomig (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic forth in the quality bybellio (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050. {3}------------------------------------------------ Page 2 – Mr. J.A. Van Vugt This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) This letter will anow you to organization of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally promatics notification: "The sults 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 If you dosire specific de rioliance at (240) 276-0115 . Also, please note the regulation entitled, Connect the Ories of Court Court Cation" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small other general 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/industry/support/index.html. Sincerely yours, Rati Miriam C. Provost, Ph.D. Acting Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {4}------------------------------------------------ Indications for Use 510(k) Number (if known): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Device Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Indications For Use: The Smith & Nephew Vulcan Articular Cartilage Probe is indicated for use in arthroscopic chondroplasty procedures in the knee, shoulder, wrist, hip, etc. Prescription Use _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ AND/OR Over-The-Counter Use _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Per 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) (21 CFR 807 Subpart C) (Please do not write Below This Line – CONTINUE on another Page if needed) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) vision of and, Restorative and Neurol. 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