← Product Code [NUJ](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/NUJ) · K090661 # NES REPROCESSED VARICOSE VEIN RF CATHETER (K090661) _Northeast Scientific, Inc. · NUJ · Jul 21, 2010 · General, Plastic Surgery · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/NUJ/K090661 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Northeast Scientific, Inc. - **Product Code:** [NUJ](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/NUJ.md) - **Decision Date:** Jul 21, 2010 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 878.4400 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** General, Plastic Surgery - **Attributes:** Therapeutic ## Indications for Use NES Reprocessed Varicose Vein RF Catheters are intended for endovascular coagulation of blood vessels in patients with superficial vein reflux. ## Device Story NES Reprocessed Varicose Vein RF Catheter is a reprocessed electrosurgical device; consists of hand piece, flexible shaft, and distal tip with RF electrode. Device delivers radiofrequency energy to heat and coagulate blood vessels. Used by clinicians in endovascular procedures to treat superficial vein reflux. Reprocessing includes cleaning, sterilization, and functional validation to ensure performance equivalent to original device. Benefits include minimally invasive treatment of venous reflux. ## Clinical Evidence Bench, laboratory, and animal testing conducted. Testing included biocompatibility validation, sterilization validation, functional testing, and packaging validation. Animal performance testing demonstrated the reprocessed catheter performs as originally intended. ## Technological Characteristics Electrosurgical catheter; RF energy delivery; hand piece, flexible shaft, distal tip electrode. Standards: IEC60601-1, IEC60601-2-2, IEC60601-1-2. Reprocessed device. ## 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 - VNUS® ClosureFast™ Catheter, Model CF7-7-60 ([K061373](/device/K061373.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}------------------------------------------------ K090661 510 (K) Summary Date Prepared: 18 August 2009 510(k) number: K090661 Applicant Information: Northeast Scientific, Inc. 29 S. Commons Road Waterbury, CT 06704 | Contact Person: | Craig Allmendinger | |-----------------|--------------------| | Phone: | 203-756-2111 | | Fax: | 203-757-5532 | | Device Information: | | |----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Classification: | Class II | | Trade Name: | NES Reprocessed Varicose Vein RF Catheter | | Classification Name: | Electrosurgical Device (21 CFR § 878.4400) | | Product Code: | NUJ | | Device Description: | NES Reprocessed Varicose Vein RF Catheters are specially designed electrosurgical catheters. RF (radiofrequency) energy is delivered to an intravascular catheter in order to heat a blood vessel to a predetermined heat and coagulate that blood vessel. NES Reprocessed Varicose Vein RF Catheters incorporate a hand piece, a flexible shaft and a distal tip section containing the RF (radiofrequency) electrode. | | Predicate Device: | The NES Reprocessed Varicose Vein RF Catheter is substantially equivalent in intended use and operation to the "VNUS® ClosureFast™ Catheter, Model CF7-7-60 (K061373)" | Intended Use: NES Reprocessed Varicose Vein RF Catheters are intended for endovascular coagulation of blood vessels in patients with superficial vein reflux. > Northeast Scientific, Inc. NES Reprocessed Varicose Vein RF Catheter Traditional 510(k) {1}------------------------------------------------ | Performance Data: | Bench, laboratory and animal testing was conducted to demonstrate performance (safety and effectiveness) of NES Reprocessed Varicose Vein RF Catheters. This included the following tests: Biocompatibility Validation of Reprocessing Sterilization Validation Function Test(s) Packaging Validation Performance testing on animals demonstrates that NES Reprocessed Varicose Vein RF Catheters perform as originally intended | |-------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Conclusion: | Northeast Scientific, Inc. concludes that the reprocessed catheters are safe, effective and substantially equivalent to the predicate device as described herein. | | Standards: | IEC60601-1, IEC60601-2-2, IEC60601-1-2 | Northeast Scientific, Inc. 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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002 NOV 30 2011 Northeast Scientific, Inc. % Mr. Craig Allmendinger Chief Executive Officer 29 South Commons Road Waterbury, Connecticut 06704 Re: K090661 Trade/Device Name: NES Reprocessed Varicose Vein RF Catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NUJ Dated: May 25, 2010 Received: May 26, 2010 Dear Mr. Allmendinger: We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is 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, Or us 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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contractlied to contractliability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading. If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device (and r found in the Code of Federal 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. Your must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); 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. {3}------------------------------------------------ If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHOffices/ucm1118009.htm faou the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance. 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 (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm. Sincerely yours. LKHlin! am H. Maisel, MD, MPH Deputy Center Director of Science Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure List of Model(s): NES Reprocessed Varicose Vein RF Catheter {4}------------------------------------------------ ## INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT PAGE (IFU) Company: Northeast Scientific, Inc. Device Name: NES Reprocessed Varicose Vein RF Catheter Device Size: CF7-7-60cm 510k #: K090661 ## INDICATIONS FOR USE The NES Reprocessed Varicose Vein RF Catheter is intended for endovascular coagulation of blood vessels in patients with superficial vein reflux Prescription use >> (Part 21 CFR 801 subpart D) AND/OR Over the counter Use (21 CFR 801 subpart C) (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE – CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) | Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) | | |--------------------------------------------------------|--| | (Division Sign-Off) | | (Division Sign-Ort), Orthopedic, and Restorative Devices 510(k) Number K090661 --- **Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/NUJ/K090661](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/NUJ/K090661) **Published by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com)** — a medical-device software consultancy. 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