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# HEARTPORT HANDSWITCH ELECTROCAUTERY PROBE (K961334)

_Heartport, Inc. · GEI · Nov 15, 1996 · General, Plastic Surgery · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Heartport, Inc.
- **Product Code:** [GEI](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GEI.md)
- **Decision Date:** Nov 15, 1996
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Traditional
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 878.4400
- **Device Class:** Class 2
- **Review Panel:** General, Plastic Surgery
- **Attributes:** Therapeutic

## Indications for Use

The Heartport Handswitch Electrocautery Probe is used in conjunction with standard electrosurgical generators for the hemostatic dissection of tissue and coagulation of blood. The long, narrow shaft allows the device to be used during the endoscopic takedown of the Internal Mammary Artery. The probe's central lumen allows for the evacuation of smoke generated by electrocautery as well as the removal of fluid from the thoracic cavity. The central lumen may also be used to provide irrigation fluid to the surgical site.

## Device Story

Electrocautery probe for endoscopic surgery; used with standard electrosurgical generators. Features long, narrow shaft for Internal Mammary Artery takedown; central lumen enables smoke evacuation, fluid removal, and irrigation delivery. Operated by surgeons in clinical/OR settings. Provides hemostatic dissection and coagulation; improves surgical site visibility via smoke/fluid management.

## Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only. Evaluation of tissue dissection, cauterization, smoke evacuation, and fluid removal capabilities. Biocompatibility assessment based on material similarity to predicate devices.

## Technological Characteristics

Electrosurgical probe with central lumen for suction/irrigation. Long, narrow shaft design. Materials are identical or similar to predicate devices. Energy source: standard electrosurgical generator.

## 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

- DLP (a division of Medtronic) - I.M.A. Electrocautery Knife Blades
- Valleylab (a Pfizer company) - Disposable Handswitching Laparoscopic Handset and Laparoscopic Electrode
- Ximed Medical Systems - Electroprobe Single-Use Surgical Probe

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Handswitch Electrocautery Probe
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# Appendix A. 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness

This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.

The assigned 510(k) number is: **K961334**

## Applicant Information:

Date Prepared: April 5, 1996

Name: Heartport, Inc.
Address: 200 Chesapeake Drive
Redwood City, CA 94063

Contact Person: Isabella Abati
Phone Number: (415) 306-7900
Fax Number: (415) 306-7905

## Device Information:

|  Classification | Class II  |
| --- | --- |
|  Trade Name: | Handswitch Electrocautery Probe  |
|  Common Name: | Electrocautery Probe  |
|  Classification Name: | 21 CFR 878.4400 Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device and Accessories  |
|   | 21 CFR 884.4120 Gynecologic Electrocautery and Accessories  |

## Equivalent Devices:

The Heartport Handswitch Electrocautery Probe is substantially equivalent in intended use and/or method of operation to a combination of the following predicate devices:

1. DLP (a division of Medtronic) - I.M.A. Electrocautery Knife Blades
2. Valleylab (a Pfizer company) - Disposable Handswitching Laparoscopic Handset and Laparoscopic Electrode
3. Ximed Medical Systems - Electroprobe Single-Use Surgical Probe

Heartport, Inc.
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# 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness (continued)

## Intended Use

The Heartport Handswitch Electrocautery Probe is used in conjunction with standard electrosurgical generators for the hemostatic dissection of tissue and coagulation of blood. The long, narrow shaft allows the device to be used during the endoscopic takedown of the Internal Mammary Artery. The probe's central lumen allows for the evacuation of smoke generated by electrocautery as well as the removal of fluid from the thoracic cavity. The central lumen may also be used to provide irrigation fluid to the surgical site.

## Comparison To Predicate Devices

The Handswitch Electrocautery Probe is equivalent in intended use and operational characteristics to the following devices: (1) DLP (a division of Medtronic) I.M.A. Electrocautery Knife Blades, (2) Valleylab (a Pfizer company) Disposable Handswitching Laparoscopic Handset and Laparoscopic Electrode and (3) Ximed Medical Systems Electroprobe Single-Use Surgical Probe.

The Heartport Handswitch Electrocautery Probe combines the same functions as the individual predicate devices into a single electrocautery device.

## Non-Clinical Test Results

### Performance:

The Handswitch Electrocautery Probe was evaluated for its ability to dissect and cauterize tissue as well as evacuate smoke and fluid during operation. All Electrocautery Probes tested, effectively dissected and cauterized tissue, and evacuated smoke and fluids from the thoracic cavity.

### Biocompatibility:

The patient contacting materials used to fabricate the Heartport Handswitch Electrocautery Probe are similar, and in most cases identical, to the materials used in the predicate devices.

## Summary

Based on the product information, intended use, performance and biocompatibility data provided in this Notification, the Heartport Handswitch Electrocautery Probe has been shown to be substantially equivalent to currently marketed predicate devices.

Heartport, Inc.
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