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# REPROCESSED HAND ACTIVATE SEALER/DIVIDER (K111600)

_Ascent Healthcare Solutions · NUJ · Nov 15, 2011 · General, Plastic Surgery · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Ascent Healthcare Solutions
- **Product Code:** [NUJ](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/NUJ.md)
- **Decision Date:** Nov 15, 2011
- **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 Reprocessed Hand Activated Sealer/Divider can be used during open procedures to seal vessels up to and including 7mm, lymphatics and tissue bundles. The Hand Activated Sealer/Divider can also be used to seal pulmonary vasculature but only when used with the ForceTriad™ energy platform. The device has not been shown to be effective for tubal sterilization or tubal coagulation for sterilization procedures, and should not be used for these procedures.

## Device Story

Reprocessed electrosurgical instrument designed for open surgical procedures; functions exclusively with ForceTriad energy platform to seal vessels up to 7mm, lymphatics, and tissue bundles. Device features 13.5mm oval shaft, 18cm length, and 180-degree rotation. Operated by surgeons in clinical settings. Reprocessing involves removal of adherent visible soil, decontamination, and functional testing of components to ensure performance equivalent to original device. Output is thermal coagulation/sealing of tissue via electrosurgical energy.

## Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only. Testing included biocompatibility, validation of reprocessing, sterilization validation, and functional testing of components.

## Technological Characteristics

Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation instrument. 13.5mm oval shaft, 18cm length, 180-degree rotation. Mechanical design and materials identical to predicate. Energy source: ForceTriad platform. No software or algorithm components.

## 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

- Forcetriad Electrosurgical Generator; Ligasure Instruments ([K070162](/device/K070162.md))

## Submission Summary (Full Text)

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K111600

## SECTION 5: 510(k) SUMMARY

# NOV 1 5 2011

| Submitter: | Ascent Healthcare Solutions |
|------------|-----------------------------|
|            | 10232 South 51st Street     |
|            | Phoenix, Arizona 85044      |

Contact: Ramona Kulik Regulatory Affairs Engineer 480.763.5300 (o) 480.763.2952 (f) rkulik@ascenths.com

Date of preparation: June 7, 2011

Name of device: · Trade/Proprietary Name: Reprocessed Hand Activated Sealer/Divider

> Classification Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories

Predicate Device 510/k) Title Manufacturer K070162 Forcetriad Electrosurgical Generator; Ligasure Instruments

Valleylab A division of Tyco Healthcare Group

Device description: The Hand Activated Sealer/Divider is an instrument that works exclusively with the ForceTriad™ energy platform (not within the scope of this submission) to seal vessels up to and including 7 mm. seal pulmonary vasculature, lymphatics and tissue bundles. The instrument's shaft diameter is 13.5 mm (oval), length is 18 cm and shaft rotation is 180 degrees.

Indications for Use: The Reprocessed Hand Activated Sealer/Divider can be used during open procedures to seal vessels up to and including 7mm, lymphatics and tissue bundles. The Hand Activated Sealer/Divider can also be used to seal pulmonary vasculature but only when used with the ForceTriad™ energy platform. The device has not been shown to be effective for tubal sterilization or tubal coagulation for sterilization procedures, and should not be used for these procedures.

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#### Technological The design, materials, and intended use of the Reprocessed characteristics: Hand Activated Sealer/Divider are identical to the predicate device. The mechanism of action of Reprocessed Hand Activated Sealer/Divider is identical to the predicate device in that the same standard mechanical design, size, and materials are utilized. There are no changes to the claims, intended use. clinical applications. patient population, performance specifications, or method of operation. In addition, Ascent Healthcare Solutions' reprocessing of the Hand Activated Sealer/Divider includes removal of adherent visible soil and decontamination. Each individual Hand Activated Sealer/Divider is tested for appropriate function of its components prior to packaging and labeling operations.

#### Performance data:

Bench and laboratory testing was conducted to demonstrate performance (safety and effectiveness) of Reprocessed Hand Activated Sealer/Divider. This included the following tests:

- Biocompatibility .
- Validation of reprocessing .
- Sterilization Validation .
- . Function test(s)
- Packaging Validation .

Performance testing demonstrates that Reprocessed Hand Activated Sealer/Divider perform as originally intended.

#### Conclusion:

Ascent Healthcare Solutions concludes that the Reprocessed Hand Activated Sealer/Divider are safe, effective, and substantially equivalent to the predicate device as described herein.

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Ascent Healthcare Solutions % Ms. Ramona Kulik 10232 South 51st Street Phoenix, Arizona 85044

NOV 1 5 2011

Re: K111600

Trade/Device Name: Reprocessed Hand Activated Sealer/Divider Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NUJ Dated: November 09, 2011 Received: November 14, 2011

Dear Ms. Kulik:

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, Drug, 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. Iisting of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability 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 can be 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. You must

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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.

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/CDRH0ffices/ucm115809.htm for 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.

http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm

Sincerely yours,

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For Pete

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Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of Surgical, Orthopedic and Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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### SECTION 4: INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT

## 510(k) Number (if known): K1) |600

Device Name: Reprocessed Hand Activated Sealer/Divider

#### Indications For Use:

The Reprocessed Hand Activated Sealer/Divider can be used during open procedures to seal vessels up to and including 7mm, lymphatics and tissue bundles. The Hand Activated Sealer/Divider can also be used to seal pulmonary vasculature but only when used with the ForceTriad™ energy platform.

The device has not been shown to be effective for tubal sterilization or tubal coagulation for sterilization procedures, and should not be used for these procedures.

Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

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AND/OR

Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

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(Division Sign Division of Surgical, Orthopedic, and Restorative Devices

510(k) Number K111600

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