← Product Code [NUJ](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/NUJ) · K043198 # VANGUARD REPROCESSED ARTHROSCOPIC WANDS (K043198) _Vanguard Medical Concepts, Inc. · NUJ · May 27, 2005 · General, Plastic Surgery · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/NUJ/K043198 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Vanguard Medical Concepts, Inc. - **Product Code:** [NUJ](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/NUJ.md) - **Decision Date:** May 27, 2005 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 878.4400 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** General, Plastic Surgery - **Attributes:** Therapeutic ## Indications for Use When coupled with a compatible electrosurgical unit, an arthroscopic wand electrode is intended for resection, ablation and coagulation of soft tissues and for hemostasis of blood vessels during arthroscopic procedures (of the knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow, and wrist) that utilize a conductive irrigant. ## Device Story Reprocessed single-use arthroscopic wand electrodes; used with compatible electrosurgical units; intended for soft tissue resection, ablation, coagulation, and hemostasis during arthroscopic procedures (knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow, wrist); requires conductive irrigant; operated by surgeons in clinical/OR settings; device restores functionality of previously used single-use electrosurgical instruments through validated cleaning and sterilization processes. ## Clinical Evidence Bench testing only. Validation data provided to demonstrate that the reprocessing process does not adversely affect the safety or performance of the arthroscopic wands compared to the original single-use devices. ## Technological Characteristics Electrosurgical wand electrode; functions via high-frequency electrical energy for tissue ablation/coagulation; requires conductive irrigant; intended for single-use; reprocessed via validated cleaning and sterilization protocols. ## 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 - ArthroWand® ([K043198](/device/K043198.md)) - TurboVac® 90 ([K043198](/device/K043198.md)) - CoVac 50® ([K043198](/device/K043198.md)) - TriStar 50® ([K043198](/device/K043198.md)) - Eliminator™ ([K043198](/device/K043198.md)) - Sabre 30 ([K043198](/device/K043198.md)) ## Submission Summary (Full Text) > This content was OCRed from public FDA records by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com). 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MAY 1 4 2007 Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 Ascent Healthcare Solutions % Ms. Moira Barton-Varty Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs 10232 South 51st Street Phoenix, Arizona 85044 Re: K043198- Supplemental Validation Submission Trade/Device Name: See Enclosed List Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: NUJ Dated: November 17, 2004 Received: November 18, 2004 Dear Ms. Barton-Varty: The above-referenced premarket notification (510(k)) was cleared by the Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) on May 27, 2005. We have received your supplemental validation data as required for reprocessed single-use devices by the Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002. After reviewing your supplemental validation data, we have determined the devices listed in the enclosure accompanying this letter are 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 these devices, 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 devices are classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA) they 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 devices 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 devices comply 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 applicable requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and {1}------------------------------------------------ Page 2 - Ms. Moira Barton-Varty 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. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your devices to legally marketed predicate devices results in classification for your devices and thus, permits you to legally market the devices. This letter will allow you to continue marketing the devices listed in the enclosure accompanying this letter. If you desire specific advice for your devices 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/dsma/dsmamain.html. Sincerely yours Mark N. Melkerson Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {2}------------------------------------------------ Page 3 – Ms. Moira Barton-Varty ## Indications for Use 510(k) Number (if known): K043198 Vanguard Reprocessed Arthroscopic Wands Device Name: Indications for Use: Prescription Use _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When coupled with a compatible electrosurgical unit, an arthroscopic wand electrode is intended for resection, ablation and coagulation of soft tissues and for hemostasis of blood vessels during arthroscopic procedures (of the knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow, and wrist) that utilize a conductive irrigant. (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) (21 CFR 807 Subpart C) (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) (Division Sign Off) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) Division of General, Restorative, and Neurological Devices | 510(k) Number | K043198 | |---------------|---------| | Page 1 of | | AND / OR Over-The-Counter Use {3}------------------------------------------------ Page 4 - Ms. Moira Barton-Varty Reprocessed Arthroscopic Wand or Soft Tissue Ablators found to be substantially equivalent: ArthroWand®, TurboVac® 90, ASC 1335-01 ArthroWand®, CoVac 50®, ASC 2530-01 ArthroWand®, TriStar 50®, ASC 4630-01 ArthroWand®, Eliminator™, AC 1345-01 ArthroWand®, Sabre 30, AC 4335-01 --- **Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/NUJ/K043198](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/NUJ/K043198) **Published by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com)** — a medical-device software consultancy. 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