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# SKAR-KARE (K973271)

_Target Health, Inc. · MDA · Nov 19, 1997 · General, Plastic Surgery · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Target Health, Inc.
- **Product Code:** [MDA](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/MDA.md)
- **Decision Date:** Nov 19, 1997
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Traditional
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 878.4025
- **Device Class:** Class 1
- **Review Panel:** General, Plastic Surgery
- **Attributes:** Therapeutic

## Intended Use

SKAR-KARE™ is intended for use in the topical management of hypertrophic and keloid scars. Do not use on open wounds.

## Device Story

SKAR-KARE™ is a topical dressing for management of hypertrophic and keloid scars. Device consists of medical grade silicone sheets forming an outer shell, sealed and filled with medical grade silicone oil. Soft, semi-transparent, rubbery construction. Intended for over-the-counter use. Applied topically to affected skin areas to manage scar tissue. Does not require physician operation. Benefits include non-invasive topical management of scar tissue.

## Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; bench testing only.

## Technological Characteristics

Device composed of medical grade silicone sheets and medical grade silicone oil. Form factor is a soft, semi-transparent, rubbery dressing. No electronic components, energy sources, or software algorithms.

## Regulatory Identification

Silicone sheeting is intended for use in the management of closed hyperproliferative (hypertrophic and keloid) scars.

## Predicate Devices

- REJUVENESS™ ([K953420](/device/K953420.md))

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Life Medical Sciences, Inc. 379 Thornall Street Edison, NJ 08837

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SKAR-KARE™ 510(K) Premarket Notification Dated: August 19, 1997

#### 13. 510(k) Summary

# over-the-counter use of SKAR-KARE™ FOR THE TOPICAL MANAGEMENT OF HYPERTROPHIC OR KELOID SCARS

Contact: Target Health, Inc. 310 Madison Avenue, 22nd Floor New York, NY 10017

Tel: 212 681 2100 Fax: 212 682 0151

Sponsor: Life Medical Sciences, Inc. 379 Thornall Street Edison, NJ 08837-2227 USA

Dr. Eli Pines

Tel: 908 494 0444 Fax: 908 494 6252

Notice: This document is propriety and its contents are the exclusive property of Life Medical Sciences, Inc. 18 Nollce. This document is propriety and its ochtente are the crosses of the Medical Sciences, Inc.

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#### 13.1 Device Name

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SKAR-KARE™ is provided as follows:

- Trade Name SKAR-KARE™ a.
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- Common Name Topical dressing for hypertrophic and keloid scars b.
- Classification Name Not available C.

13.2 Predicate Device/ Company Names and Addresses

The predicate device is listed below with its 510(k) clearance number.

| REJUVENESS™<br>(formerly known as<br>Silk*Skin) | K(953420) | RichMark International<br>Corporation 100 Saratoga Village<br>Blvd. Ballston Spa, NY 12020 |
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### 13.3 Description of Device

SKAR-KARE™ is a device composed of an outer shell consisting of medical grade silicone sheets adherent to each other with a sealed internal component filled with medical grade silicone oil. It is a soft, semi-transparent rubbery device.

13.4 Intended Use

SKAR-KARE™ is intended for use in the topical management of hypertrophic and keloid scars. Do not use on open wounds.

Notice: This document is propriety and its contents are the exclusive property of Life Medical Sciences, Inc. 19 Notice. This document is proprior, and its somethe art and the specific permission of Life Medical Sciences, Inc.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

NOV 1 9 1997

Life Medical Sciences. Inc. ·c/o Dr. Jules T. Mitchel Target Health, Inc. 310 Madison Avenue, 22nd Floor New York, New York 10017

Re: K973271 Trade Name: SKAR-KARETM Regulatory Class: Unclassified Product Code: MDA Dated: August 29, 1997 Received: September 2, 1997

Dear Dr Mitchel:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to 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). 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 (Premarket Approval), 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 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements , as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.

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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 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 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4595. 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" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours.

A. Ottebo

Cena M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General and Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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510(k) Number (if Known): K973271

Device Name: SKAR-KARE™

Indications For Use:

"SKAR-KARE™ is indicated for use in the topical management of hypertrophic and keloid scars. Do not use on open wounds."

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